News published on Federal Newswire in October 2023

Phyllis Arthur is the Senior Vice President of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Science Policy at BIO, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, provids in-depth analysis of the alliance structures within Mexican organized crime.

A collaborative working group, under the auspices of Rice University's Baker Institute Center for the U.S. and Mexico, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the alliance structures within Mexican organized crime. The Baker Institute released a commentary titled "Unraveling Covert Networks: Analysis of Mexican Cartel Alliances" and summarized two research papers examining the alliance structure within Mexican organized crime.

Unemployment update for September 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers its statistics from two major monthly surveys, the household survey and the establishment survey. The household survey measurers labor for status, including unemployment, by demographic characteristics. The establishment survey measures earnings and hours by different industries.

Laughing Through Chaos: A Journey through American Politics with R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.

R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. is the founder and editor in chief of the American Spectator. His latest book is, “How Do We Get Out of Here?: Half a Century of Laughter and Mayhem at The American Spectator―From Bobby Kennedy to Donald Trump.”

Tech giant Amazon sued by Federal Trade Commission for maintaining monopoly power

Seventeen state attorneys generals and The Federal Trade Commission filed a suit against Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the company uses interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.

DOE reveals the Affordable Home Energy Shot™

The Department of Energy has introduced the Affordable Home Energy Shot™ initiative, aiming to advance clean energy solutions for affordable homes, reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and lower costs.

Biden-Harris administration grants to boost family engagement in education

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $11.4 million in grants aimed at enhancing parent and family engagement in educational settings

$13 million to boost campus child care for student parents

The announcement also included more than $75 million in additional grants to support underserved postsecondary students

EPA allocates over $1M for pollution prevention in Oregon and Washington

EPA announces $1.1M in grants to support local environmental justice initiatives, including a major award to Portland State University for aiding Native American businesses.

SEC halts $140 million in fraud targeting Indian American Community

A fraud attempt that has raised over $130 million dollars since April 2021 has been frozen by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shinhan Bank America faces $15 million dollar civil penalty from FinCEN

Shinhan Bank America was assessed a $15 million civil penalty from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.

New language to be added to NYSE manual that welcomes foreign countries to invest in US land

New language which welcomes foreign countries to invest in US land will be added to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) manual. According to the manual draft, the NYSE will allow foreign countries to establish a National Asset Company (NAC) in the US.

From Skepticism to Success: Kimberly Reed and the Export-Import Bank's Mission

Kimberly Reed was the first woman to serve as Chair, CEO and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. She served from 2019 to 2021.

Virginia, West Virginia attorney generals call for action against fentanyl epidemic

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently spoke together at a forum called “Opioid Crisis of the Two Virginias” at Bluefield University. Both made it clear that they want drug cartels to be labeled as terrorist organizations and fentanyl to be labeled a weapon of mass destruction.

Are Hamas and other Middle east terrorist groups collaborating with Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel?

A Borderland Beat article published on October 16th, 2023, claims that there may be a partnership between Hamas, an extremist organization responsible for attacks on Israel, and the Sinaloa Cartel, a notorious Mexican drug cartel. The article suggests that this connection indicates potential deeper ties between Middle Eastern terror groups and Mexican criminal organizations.

Consumer watchdog says Google antitrust trial indicates a shift in regulatory approach

With the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Google underway, Patrick Hedger, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, says that the lawsuit reflects a shift in antitrust policy, prioritizing the interests of competitors over consumer welfare. He goes on to suggest that the government's approach signifies a broader strategy to regulate various aspects of the economy to promote a more interventionist model of competition.

Gordon: 'We must protect and strengthen the homes in which Americans reside, particularly those occupied by our nation's most vulnerable populations'

According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the department is allocating $103.4 million for energy and climate upgrades targeting 1,500 low-income households. Julia Gordon, President of the National Community Stabilization Trust, emphasized the importance of protecting and strengthening homes for vulnerable populations, stating, "We must protect and strengthen the homes in which Americans reside, particularly those occupied by our nation's most vulnerable populations."

Mexican drug cartels being armed with American military-grade weapons

A CBS News documentary titled "Arming Cartels: Inside the Mexican-American Gunrunning Networks" has revealed exclusive details about Project Thor, an operation aimed at stopping the flow of American military-grade weapons to Mexican drug cartels. Released on September 14, the documentary features interviews with intelligence officials, special agents, and cartel members who witnessed the smuggling firsthand.

HUD expands ConnectHomeUSA initiative to bridge digital divide