News from October 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The USDA's Crop Production report indicates a decrease in corn and soybean production from September 2023, with yield per harvested acre decreasing for both crops.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint against a $300 million superyacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. The yacht was seized by the United States in 2022.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Jareh Sebastian Dalke pleaded guilty to six counts of attempting to transmit classified National Defense Information (NDI) to an agent of Russia. Dalke was an employee of the National Security Agency from June 6, 2022, to July 1, 2022, where he served as an Information Systems Security Designer.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report on the role of agriculture and forestry in the U.S. carbon markets, highlighting current market activity, barriers to participation, and opportunities for improving access.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is offering nearly $50 million in grant funding to support the forestry sector, aiming to create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy, expand processing capacity, and tackle the climate crisis.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Alphabet released their earnings report for 2023 Q3, reporting an 11% revenue growth in the third quarter.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Microsoft reported strong sales in its latest quarter, indicating that corporate customers are adjusting to spending in the uncertain economy.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report revealing that the recovery from the economic harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was the most equitable in recent history
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report card detailing the implementation of federal investments in entrepreneurs and small businesses, including those in President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
API argues that these standards would effectively phase out gasoline-powered vehicles.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 28, 2023
According to the official statement released by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, the strikes were a "response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against U.S....
By Federal Newswire | Oct 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers new resources on telehealth privacy and security
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources discussed whether or not to renew the Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) and commitment to Freely Associated States (FAS) in a scheduled meeting on Oct. 18. The committee focused on a discussion draft to approve recently-negotiated Compacts of Free Association in an attempt to deter Chinese influence. The renewal of Compacts of Free Association and commitment to Freely Associated States were key topics of discussion during the meeting.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
In an Oct. 18 hearing, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation held a hearing focusing on how illegal immigration affects the U.S. National Parks. The hearing allowed committee members to learn how immigration is affecting national parks, and what can be done to protect those spaces.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
In an Oct. 18 meeting, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries discussed three bills to reauthorize a grant, a NOAA office, and partnership program. The House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries met on Oct. 18 and heard testimony on three bills to promote and expand conservation efforts. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries discussed three bills to reauthorize a grant, a NOAA office, and partnership program.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
In a recent development, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the approval of a settlement agreement in the case involving the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. According to court documents, this legal battle dates back over a decade when subscribers of health insurance took legal action against Blue Cross, alleging violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
In a joint statement, the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have expressed strong condemnation against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for providing military equipment and munitions to Russia. The statement was released on October 25, 2023, by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin. (Source)
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
The United States and Australia have signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) aimed at expanding their partnership in the commercial space industry. The agreement was signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 26, 2023. (Source)
By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023
According to an official press release, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, along with Attorney General John M. Formella and Department of Safety Commissioner Robert L. Quinn, announced the establishment of the Northern Border Alliance Task Force. The Task Force, announced on October 19, 2023, will comprise state, county, and local law enforcement officers with the primary aim of reducing crime and illicit activities along the state's northern border with Canada. It will also focus on responding to all kinds of threats and hazards and acting upon criminal intelligence. (
