News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Commerce Department recently hosted an event in honor of Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26 to commemorate the day women in America were first granted the right to vote. The event featured three women who shared their career journeys, discussed challenges, and offered advice for women pursuing successful careers in the Federal government.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health will receive a $556,000 grant to construct an emergency waterline and pumping station aimed at protecting Montville's drinking water system from drought. This funding is part of a larger $25.5 million initiative by the Biden-Harris Administration to support drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while addressing climate change impacts.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
China May Soon Be the Top AI Innovator in the World
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
LENEXA, KANSAS (26 de agosto de 2024) – El 8 de agosto de 2024, la Región 7 de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de Estados Unidos ordenó a tres distribuidores de comestibles que detuvieran la venta y distribución de determinados productos desinfectantes domésticos Fabuloso.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
A Colorado man will make his initial appearance at the federal courthouse in Durango, Colorado, today on federal charges in connection with a series of online threats he made toward election officials in Colorado and Arizona, a Colorado state judge, and federal law enforcement agents.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), alongside leaders from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, has called for answers from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack regarding significant shortcomings in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). These issues have led to a severe food shortage crisis affecting Tribal communities across the nation. The lawmakers are seeking detailed information to understand the causes of this situation and implement swift corrective measures.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of up to $31 million for six projects aimed at advancing geothermal energy across the nation. This initiative aligns with President Biden and Vice President Harris’s Investing in America agenda and supports DOE’s Enhanced Geothermal Shot™ and Industrial Heat Shot™ goals.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, from August 26-27 and to Nairobi, Kenya, from August 28-29, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $222,000 in refunds to consumers affected by a deceptive mortgage relief scheme operated by Lanier Law. The scheme charged homeowners thousands of dollars in upfront fees with promises to reduce their monthly payments but failed to deliver on these commitments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense hosted the Climate and Defense Summit of the Americas at the U.S. Naval Academy on August 22-23, 2024. Senior leaders from across the Western Hemisphere gathered to address defense and security challenges posed by climate change and to enhance regional collaboration.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The United States has welcomed the resumption of humanitarian assistance deliveries through the Adré border crossing from Chad into Sudan and related diplomatic efforts to reopen emergency aid routes to famine-stricken areas of Darfur via the Dabbah Road from Port Sudan. The lack of humanitarian aid access into Darfur over the past six months has worsened famine and acute hunger levels across Sudan, particularly within Zamzam camp.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
Today marks three years since the loss of 13 American service members in a terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport. Approximately 170 Afghan civilians were also killed in the incident.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The United States and Argentina held the inaugural annual U.S.-Argentina Energy Security Dialogue (ESD) on August 23, 2024, at the Palacio San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez opened the ESD alongside Secretary of International Economic Relations Ambassador Marcelo Cima, Secretary of Energy Eduardo Rodriguez Chirillo, and Secretary of Mining Luis Lucero. The ESD builds on a history of close U.S.-Argentine diplomatic and technical cooperation and will serve as a forum to advance cooperative...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 25, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report today regarding Peruvian illegal alien Roberto Emilio Vasquez-Santamaria. Vasquez-Santamaria entered the country illegally through the southwest border and was released by the Biden-Harris Administration. He was later arrested for the murder of a Texas man.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 25, 2024
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 199th anniversary of Uruguay’s independence.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 25, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 24, 2024
The United States has expressed significant concern over the Houthis' attacks on the oil tanker MT DELTA SOUNION. These ongoing assaults pose a severe risk of spilling one million barrels of oil into the Red Sea, a quantity four times greater than that of the Exxon Valdez disaster. Although the crew has been evacuated, there are indications that the Houthis intend to sink both the ship and its cargo.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 24, 2024
On August 24, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement congratulating the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. He acknowledged the ongoing conflict with Russia and praised the courage of Ukrainians.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 24, 2024
The ongoing humanitarian crisis and human rights abuses in Burma continue to exacerbate difficulties faced by members of many of Burma’s ethnic and religious minority groups, particularly the Rohingya. The United States stands with the survivors of the Rohingya genocide and is committed to providing life-saving assistance to affected members of Rohingya communities and those impacted by the crisis in Burma, Bangladesh, and the region.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 24, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
