News from November 2023
Indictments come down on Colorado drug organization: ‘This is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these drug cartels’
By Federal Newswire | Nov 3, 2023
Nine members of a Colorado-based drug trafficking organization with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel were recently indicted on counts of smuggling fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs into Adams County in Colorado. "This is just one step in the process of ridding our communities of these drug cartels", said Adams County District Attorney Brian Mason.
Study says consumers not likely to benefit from credit card fee restrictions
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Nov 3, 2023
A new study by economist Stephen Moore this week says that legislation pending in Congress to restrict transaction fees by credit card companies will not necessarily help consumers.
Laura Daniel-Davis designated Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior
By Federal Newswire | Nov 3, 2023
Laura Daniel-Davis will assume the role of Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, as announced by the department itself. She will take over from outgoing Deputy Tommy Beaudreau as of Oct. 31.
Not Invisible Act Commission details recommendations for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and human trafficking
By Federal Newswire | Nov 3, 2023
The Not Invisible Act Commission disclosed its recommendations for addressing the issues of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and human trafficking on Nov. 1, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
'Fair is fair': Gallagher supports seeking reciprocity in U.S.-China relations
By Federal Newswire | Nov 3, 2023
Rep. Mike Gallagher, chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), told Federal Newswire he supports seeking reciprocity in the relationship between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China (PRC). Gallagher's comments come shortly after bipartisan U.S. senators introduced the True Reciprocity Act of 2023, which aims to address imbalances in the U.S.-China relationship in sectors including trade, diplomacy and media.
Aerospace Industries Association comments on Biden's new AI Executive Order
By Federal Newswire Report | Nov 3, 2023
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning welcomed the Biden Administration's recent Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI), terming it a "game-changer"
IPEF nations increased dependence on China for trade
By Federal Newswire | Nov 2, 2023
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) nations, created by the Biden administration in 2022, have increased their reliance on China for trade even as the U.S. has decreased its dependence over the last decade, according to a study conducted by Abigail Dahlman, a research analyst at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), and Mary E. Lovely, a Senior Research staff member. "IPEF members have become more reliant on trade with China", they stated.
National Taxpayers Union manager: DOJ’s anti-trust lawsuit against Google ‘relatively weak’
By Federal Newswire reports | Nov 2, 2023
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google has prompted discussions regarding the strength of the government's case and its alignment with existing antitrust laws and precedents.
China Commission Chair Chris Smith disapproves of Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China
By Federal Newswire | Nov 2, 2023
China Commission Chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom for visiting China, emphasizing that it demonstrated a lack of awareness regarding China's repressive actions in regards to human rights and U.S. national security.
Bipartisan senators introduce bill seeking 'reciprocity' in U.S.-China relations
By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2023
U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) recently introduced the True Reciprocity Act of 2023, which aims to identify and address areas in which the U.S.-China relationship is imbalanced. The bill would direct the Biden administration to provide a report to Congress detailing the lack of reciprocity in sectors including diplomacy, trade, and media and formulate a strategy to address the imbalances.
Nearly two dozen species delisted from ESA due to extinction
By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2023
A fruit bat, 10 birds, two fish, and eight mussels have been removed from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to extinction, according to a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The delisting of these 21 species was announced on Oct. 16, marking a significant loss for biodiversity conservation efforts.
XTO Energy Inc. has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve False Claims Act
By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2023
The Department of Justice and XTO Energy Inc. have reached a settlement of $16 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations filed against the company. The settlement comes after allegations that XTO Energy Inc. deducted costs of transporting carbon dioxide, failed to pay royalties on carbon dioxide, and improperly deducted costs necessary to put gas in marketable condition.
2022 Household Food Security for the United States report
By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service recently released the Household Food Security in the United States in 2022 report, which examined American households' ability to access sufficient food last year. The report found that 87.2% of U.S. households had secure ability for food in 2022, meaning they had consistent, dependable access to enough food for active and healthy living. However, approximately 5.1 percent, or 6.8 million households, reported very low food security throughout the year, and 12.8 percent, over 17 million households, were food...
Department of Commerce believes that AI can improve diversity and inclusion efforts
By Federal Newswire | Nov 1, 2023
The Department of Commerce believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a significant role in improving diversity and inclusion efforts. In a press release issued on October 31st, the Department highlighted the potential of AI to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
