News from October 2023
Khanna: 'The United States has a huge advantage when it comes to AI'
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Ro Khanna, a California Rep. and a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, contends that the United States currently holds the advantage in the AI race against China.
Yellowstone National Park marks 838,458 recreational visits in September 2023
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
More than half a million individuals visited Yellowstone National Park in September 2023, according to an Oct. 18 news release from the U.S. National Park Service. The park marked 838,458 recreational visits during that month.
Biden-Harris Administration allocates millions to promote school diversity
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $14 million for its inaugural Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Program, according to a press release. The program aims to promote inclusive education at the local and state levels.
New regulations unveiled to enhance college accountability and student protections
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
According to a press release from the Department of Education, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing oversight and accountability for institutions of higher education and strengthening consumer protections for student borrowers. These regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Cardona: 'The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring Native American students have access to an inclusive and culturally affirming education that’s also reflected in the teachers in their...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
According to a recent press release, the Biden-Harris Administration awarded millions to strengthen Native American education. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Angel Cardona stated, "The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring Native American students have access to an inclusive and culturally affirming education that’s also reflected in the teachers in their schools."
Unrest at summit of Kilauea forces Mauna Iki Trail closure as well as closure of a portion of the Kaʻū Desert/Footprints Trail.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
There’s enough activity in the area south-southwest of Kilauea caledera that on Oct. 18, the U.S. National Park Service announced the closure of one nearby trail, and a portion of another. Mauna Iki Trail, and part of the the Kaʻū Desert/Footprints Trail closed for safety reasons.
Adam Savit: China 'taking advantage of Israel-Hamas war' to 'displace the United States as a global power'
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Adam Savit, the director of the China Initiative at America First Policy Institute (AFPI), has warned that China is taking advantage of the Israel-Hamas war to expand its influence in the Middle East and displace the United States as a global power. In an op-ed in the Washington Times, Savit stated that China's primary geopolitical goal is to diminish U.S. global influence and replace it as the new international power. He emphasized that China views its relationship with the United States as a "zero-sum game."
Crypto executive: ‘U.S. actively demolished its global standing as the home for innovation’
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chairman of crypto exchange Ripple, has criticized federal agencies' actions against crypto companies, stating that they are driving innovators out of the United States and into other countries. Larsen's comments come after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped a lawsuit against him and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. A judge ruled that Ripple's sale of the token XRP to the public did not constitute securities offerings.
Financial Fairness Alliance argues against new NYSE proposal
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Justin Bis, the Director of Financial Fairness Alliance, has called on the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) recent proposal. In a letter addressed to Vanessa Countryman, the Secretary of the SEC, Bis argued that the proposal would have negative consequences for American life and public investing.
John Nores comments on cartels operating in forests: ‘These transnational criminal organizations are affecting you somehow’
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Author John Nores recently spoke to Ironclad discussing how cartels are using U.S. forests and public lands to fuel their drug operations. In the interview, Nores stated that Americans need to be careful with cartels no matter where they live.
American Stewards of Liberty urges SEC to reject NYSE proposal
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject the proposal of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to list Natural Asset Companies (NACs). In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the SEC, Vanessa Countryman, on October 25, Byfield argued against the endorsement of NACs on the NYSE.
Congressmen request import ban and investigation into CCP-tied company
By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2023
Four US Congressmen have called for an import ban on products from Fufeng, a bio-fermentation products manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Congressmen, Rep. Jim Banks, Rep. John Moolenaar, Rep. Dusty Johnson, and Rep. Brad Finstad, wrote a letter to Secretaries Blinken and Mayorkas on October 26, requesting an investigation into the company for violations of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (UHRPA).
Bureau of Land Management announces oil and gas lease sale
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The parcels included in this sale are in North Dakota and comprise a total of 3,650.81 acres, according to the BLM’s press release about the new sale, which was announced on Oct. 17.
Sprague Lake Boardwalk replaced for visitor use
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
A summer 2023 project to improve the Sprague Lake Boardwalk has wrapped up and the Boardwalk is now open for visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park to use.
Bureau of Reclamation announces $500,000 contest to iimprove water supply predictions
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Reclamation announced the competition on Oct. 20, and noted that there are two stages: hindcast, which challenges participants to predict past water conditions; as well as forecast, which will challenge them to predict water supply for winter and spring 2024.
BlackRock charged with failing to disclose investments by publicly traded fund it advised by SEC
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BlackRock Advisors, LLC for failing to accurately describe investments in the entertainment industry that comprised a significant portion of a publicly traded fund it advised.
Amazon provides update on Project Kuiper's satellites test
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Project Kuiper launched its first two satellites into space on an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) on October 6, marking the start of the Kuiper Protoflight mission.
Advanced estimate of GDP for Q3 2023 released
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual rate of 4.9% in real GDP in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 2.1% in the second quarter.
Leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators honored by President Biden
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
President Biden has awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
31 regional tech hubs announced to spur American innovation and create job opportunities
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
President Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo have announced the designation of 31 communities across the United States as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) through the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
