News from September 2023
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that it will provide $775 million in security assistance to Ukraine as tensions in the region continue to rise. This move is part of a joint initiative aimed at enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities in the face of ongoing threats.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
West Nile Virus Detected in Dead Crow Found at Fire Island National Seashore
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
Majority Whip Tom Emmer has announced a plan to sponsor an appropriations amendment to restrict the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) use of funds for enforcement actions related to digital assets until a comprehensive regulatory framework is in place for the digital asset industry. The SEC has accused numerous cryptocurrency exchanges of violating securities laws this year, while members of the crypto industry argue that digital assets are not covered by existing regulations.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have invited six additional countries to join the BRICS alliance, including major oil and critical mineral producers.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 13, 2023
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals that 95% of cluster munition casualties in 2022 were civilians, highlighting ongoing violations of international law by multiple countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Myanmar and Syria.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 12, 2023
In a recent conversation on competition with China, Chairman Mike Gallagher emphasized the need for Congressional action on restricting US investments in China. Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) spoke in conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 12, 2023
It was recently reported that a group of people that included tourists from the United States visiting a border town in Mexico were fired upon. Pablo De La Rosa, a freelance journalist with Texas Public Radio and NPR, relayed this information, one of a few recent gunfire incidents along the United States-Mexico border.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 10, 2023
IBM recently unveiled the expansion of its IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center, a suite of modernized cloud security and compliance solutions aimed at helping enterprises manage risk and safeguard data across hybrid and multicloud environments.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
There were six notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending Aug. 26, according to the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today, in the midst of a wave of innovation in the payments system. There are a range of important players in the payments system and the Federal Reserve has important roles as a supervisor as well as a payments operator.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently implemented federal disaster relief for the state of Florida in response to the impact of Hurricane Idalia.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 9, 2023
The European Parliament's Culture Committee adopted a position on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which includes a controversial provision exempting media outlets from content moderation on large online platforms.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
DOE Allocates $150 Million to Boost Environmentally Responsible Critical Mineral Production
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
Michael G. Whitaker has been nominated to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is currently awaiting Senate confirmation. This nomination comes at a critical time for the aviation industry, and Whitaker's three decades of industry experience make him a strong candidate for the position.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
A new multi-state initiative called the Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community has been launched by the US Department of Education (DOE) to reinvent the kindergarten experience. The program aims to transform kindergarten into a platform that addresses the diverse needs of young learners and sets them on a path to success in later school stages.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
The Department of Education has announced the upcoming National HBCU Week Conference, which will be organized by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The conference, set to take place soon, aims to bring together federal agencies, private sector companies, and philanthropic organizations to discuss ways to improve HBCUs. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and other senior administration officials are expected to deliver remarks during the event.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt unveiled transformative partnerships at the Africa Food Systems Forum, which took place in Tanzania.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently released the text of the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement as part of its efforts to increase transparency across the U.S.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the availability of $256 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants to communities nationwide.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended and redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
