News from November 2023
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
Thomas Homan, former director of ICE under the Trump administration, said that “the cartels watch everything we do at DHS, they get the same reports we do,” and they use the information to benefit themselves.
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By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) said his amendment to ban the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from funding its enforcement actions against crypto companies with taxpayer money until Congress gives the industry regulatory clarity has passed the House. Emmer attached the amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act on Nov. 8, and it passed unopposed.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
On Nov 9th, it was announced that a settlement was agreed to between the Department of Justice and South Dakota Hotel and Sports Lounge for the company discriminating against Native Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
Apple is paying $25 million dollars to resolve allegations that the company illegally discriminated in hiring against U.S. citizens.
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By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
In an Oct. 25 letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ernst & Young recommended that the NYSE and the SEC seek additional input from a diverse group of assurance providers before finalizing which information would require assurance, the level of assurance and, where applicable, the transition to reasonable assurance.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2023
The State of Utah Department of Natural Resources provided public comment on Oct. 25 regarding the Proposed Rule by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The State requests a 90-day extension to the public comment period to allow for a more in-depth review of the Proposed Rule.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 12, 2023
In a joint statement, the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator John Boozman, Representative Mike Thompson, and Representative Austin Scott, expressed their commitment to avoiding a lapse in funding for key agricultural programs by extending the Farm Bill."As negotiations on funding the government progress, we were able to come together to avoid a lapse in funding for critical agricultural programs and provide certainty to producers," the statement read.The leaders emphasized that this extension should not be seen as a...
By Federal Newswire | Nov 11, 2023
Chris Jahn is the President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 10, 2023
The U.S. government recently announced that it is imposing sanctions on 13 alleged members of the Sinaloa Cartel and four businesses operating along the Sonora-Arizona border. Brian E. Nelson of the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence hopes that freezing their assets will help in the war against illicit fentanyl suppliers.
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Nov 10, 2023
In a speech delivered at the 2023 Ohio Bankers League "Main Event" in Columbus, Ohio, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman expressed concerns over regulatory proposals that could impact credit card processing and related industries.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2023
Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) response to Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit demonstrates the necessity of a legislative regulatory framework for digital assets. Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in September on the grounds that the SEC lacks the authority to regulate the crypto industry.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2023
DeIriana Dilkinska, head of legal and compliance of cryptocurrency pyramid scheme OneCoin, pled guilty on wire fraud and money laundering charges on Nov 9th.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2023
While the verbal spar between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy may have been the most viral moment of Wednesday’s GOP debate, a strong undercurrent throughout the night was a focus on the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the U.S.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2023
Marc Joffe is a federalism and state policy analyst at the Cato Institute. He specializes in free speech issues.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2023
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spoke with Jude Blanchette about U.S. policy towards China, the challenges posed by China's actions, and the need for bipartisan approaches to address these issues. The transcript was from a CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) event hosted on Nov. 6, 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2023
The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) recently filed Freedom of Information Act litigation against the U.S. government in regards to information regarding immigration since the “lawful pathways” strategy was implemented over the last year. Of the findings, one of the most interesting was that the U.S. government allowed entry to about 57,000 Mexican migrants through the CBP One smartphone app.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has chosen solar firms and nonprofits to install rooftop solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico through the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). Up to $440 million in initial PR-ERF funding will support installing solar panels to cut energy expenses for 30,000-40,000 single-family households in Puerto Rico, according to a press release by DOE.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023
Chairman Mike Gallagher of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has introduced legislation designed to protect the United States from acquiring drones that could potentially jeopardize national security.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023
At the White House Tribal Youth Summit, the USDA announced they with be providing new resources to empower the Native American youth into perspectives of agriculture.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, has been pronounced guilty on all seven criminal charges following a trial that spanned over four weeks. His sentencing is set for March 28, and he could face up to 110 years in jail.
