News from September 2023
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
Governor Abbott renews border disaster declaration amidst ongoing border crisis
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
A border patrol agent was recently attacked by a suspected migrant smuggler along the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen, Texas. The incident occurred on Sept. 14 in Mercedes, Texas, just minutes from the border. The agent was attempting to make an arrest when the attack happened, leaving the agent bloody and injured. It took three agents to finally apprehend the suspect, who did not stop fighting until backup arrived.
By David Beasley | Sep 29, 2023
France implemented a regulatory framework for digital assets in 2019 through the PACTE law, establishing its financial regulator, the AMF, as the supervisory authority of virtual tokens and digital asset service providers (DASP), Adan reported.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 29, 2023
Paradigm, a research-driven tech investment firm, has filed an amicus brief in support of Binance's motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing states that Paradigm has not invested in Binance and has no financial interest in the case but believes the SEC has overstepped its authority.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
In accordance with a news release published on September 28, Gulf Coast VA and VA Immersive are attempting to establish a new reality in healthcare by expanding the use of the BraveMind VR exposure therapy system. Denis Mcdonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, stated, "Utilizing the VR technology in BraveMind gets Veterans to talk about things they’ve never talked to anyone about before."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
Robert Cutchins, an Army veteran, was saved from a potential life-threatening medical emergency thanks to the vigilance of his Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth Care Coordinator, Kristin Moser. Moser quickly recognized a change in Cutchins' vital signs while using the RPM-HT services provided by the VA, leading to prompt action and ultimately saving his life.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
Good quality data is increasingly important for enhancing outcomes in healthcare, education, and a myriad of other areas of the economy and society, according to a press release shared on Sep 25th. A new analysis from the Center for Data Innovation urges policymakers in the United States to address obstacles to data sharing in order to advance the nation's social and economic development.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
Three men from the Twin Cities have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to obtain controlled substances through fraudulent means, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
By Fed Newswire | Sep 28, 2023
In August, a congressman from New York awarded airline catering company Flying Food Group with a special congressional recognition for its commitment to benefiting the community and the lives of the people of East Harlem. The award cites the company's "unwavering commitment to the betterment of the community," and was signed and presented by Rep. Adriano Espaillat who serves New York's 13th Congressional District.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
On September 21, Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald introduced the "Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act," which is the fourth in a series of bills introduced by him aimed at countering Chinese Communist Party aggression. Fitzgerald's bill seeks to provide training and protection to non-adversarial government officials in South and Central Asia against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) predatory lending practices through its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
Wisconsin Representative Mike Gallagher, who is also the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has commented on the recent reports regarding an investigation into Ford's agreement with CCP-affiliated battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co. Limited (CATL). According to the reports, Ford may only temporarily suspend the agreement.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) will invest $6.7 million in Texas. This investment aims to improve healthcare access and support business growth in the state.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo declared that West Virginia business expansion projects would be supported with grants totaling $5.7 million from the department's Economic Development Administration. Raimondo stated, "As part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to investing in America, we’re making sure that communities in West Virginia and across the country have the resources they need to grow and diversify their economies."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman criticized the Biden Administration's use of National Park Service lands for migrant camps. Westerman expressed his dissatisfaction with the National Park Service's absence in defending their decision to Congress and accused them of relying on the Biden administration for support. He emphasized Congress's duty to conduct oversight and voiced concerns about the potential negative impact of policy decisions on the national parks.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
On September 19, the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands met to discuss four bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to public lands. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany expressed the committee's commitment to enhancing access to public lands, stating that the bills would lead to greater recreational opportunities on federal lands.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
According to a report by Border Report, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has stated that members of Mexican drug cartels are spreading word on social media that the U.S.-Mexico border is open. Although U.S. Customs and Border Protection has denied that the border is open, there does seem to be an increase of migrants at the border.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to five major tax preparation companies, cautioning them against the unauthorized use of consumer data. The companies, including H&R Block, Intuit, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and Ramsey Solutions, could face civil penalties if they use or disclose confidential data collected from consumers for purposes unrelated to tax preparation without obtaining consumers' consent.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com, Inc., accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly and engaging in anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon uses exclusionary tactics to stifle competition and harm consumers and businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have strengthened their international partnership in the fight against spam, scams, and unauthorized telemarketing activities. The two agencies have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Unsolicited Communications Enforcement Network (UCENet), a group of public authorities dedicated to combating unsolicited communications.
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By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
Julie Michelle Klinger and Temidayo Isaiah Oniosun wrote a special report for the United Institute of Peace on foreign outer space programs, with a focus on China's intervention into African space programs as means of policy to form partnerships between the two countries. Julie Michelle Klinger is an assistant professor of geography and spatial sciences at the University of Delaware, and Temidayo Isaiah Oniosun is the founder of the company Space in Africa and a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware.
