News from November 2023
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Stop Arming Cartels Act, legislation that attempts to limit firearms trafficking from the U.S. to Mexico. The bill was announced in a press release on Sept. 26, and said the bill is focused on curbing the firearms which fall into the hands of the drug cartels.This piece of legislation aims to address weak gun laws that have enabled a rampant firearms trade, fueling violence and criminal activities across borders.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Ten Catholic bishops recently called for the release of Jimmy Lai, the former owner of Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong who has been in solitary confinement for over 1,000 days. This plea was made public on Nov. 1.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stepped down from the company as part of a $4 billion dollar settlement with the Department of Justice. This dramatic development transpires amidst rising regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges globally.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
A Spartanburg home healthcare provider will have to pay $139,975 in back wages after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that they failed to pay employees’ overtime. The company involved is Apella Health Management, which operates as the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to punish crypto companies that do not have the legal framework they need to be compliant. This announcement came on November 20th, following the news that SEC had filed a complaint against the San Francisco-based crypto exchange, Kraken.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
The United States backing of Ukraine as it continues to fight against the Russian invasion will not waver, according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. This robust support for Ukraine was confirmed during Secretary Austin's recent surprise visit to Kyiv.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft and leading a new advanced AI research team, while former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is set to run OpenAI. This shift comes amid significant changes in the leadership structure of OpenAI.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook inquiring if the cancellation of Jon Stewart's show was influenced by CCP coercion. This move comes amidst growing concerns over possible CCP interference in U.S content production.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
The Northern District of Texas's U.S. Attorney's Office recently announced that a mother and her daughter have received a combined sentence of 18 months for acquiring guns on behalf of a member of a Mexican drug cartel. The press release is from Nov. 16.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wrote to leaders in Congress requesting more resources for countering the CCP after Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) falls short. This move comes in response to growing concerns about China's increasing economic influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 21, 2023
The poverty rate for families headed by single mothers soared from 11.9% to 26.7% from 2021 to 2022, according to an analysis by the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. This unprecedented increase took place in the United States, as indicated by NWLC Vice President of Income Security and Child Care Melissa Boteach who attributes it to the expiration of government support programs during the pandemic.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
A non-profit academic medical center in New York has reached a settlement with the government for an alleged violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The agreement was reached between Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after an investigation into a breach of patient confidentiality.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
A Coffeyville, Kansas-based refinery has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. This comes as part of a larger crackdown on industrial companies contributing to air pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
Vital transportation projects in underserved communities will get a $3.4 million boost from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA). The program was launched to support the development of transport solutions in rural and tribal areas.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
United States Border Patrol agents were busy this weekend keeping narcotics from entering the country. The activity was centered at various ports of entry, where agents discovered over 800 pounds of drugs.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
El Centro Border Patrol agents recently found drugs with a street value of over $100,000 within the engine of a vehicle. This seizure adds to the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across US borders.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
Wisconsin lawmakers recently held a roundtable discussing crime and the rising influence of drug cartels in the state. Law enforcement officials from the city of Whitewater, Wisconsin and Walworth County were joined by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil to raise concerns about this issue. The meeting was convened in response to escalating concerns about drug-related criminal activity and its impact on local communities.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
The annual holiday open house at the Andrew Johnson Homestead is set for Dec. 1, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to a NPS news release. This event takes place at the historic site of the residence of America's 17th president, Andrew Johnson.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 20, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing rule changes for restrictions on public land use or temporary closures and invites the public to comment. These proposed changes aim to modify current procedures for announcing temporary closures, making rules effective, and ensuring tribal uses of the land.
By Federal Newswire News Reports | Nov 20, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against Amazon.com, Inc., faces internal inconsistencies with the agency’s laws and the company’s policies.
