News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia; the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom; and the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, United States have announced the commencement of the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma held meetings with senior Indian officials in New Delhi from August 17-22. His discussions with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal, senior advisers to the Prime Minister, and other high-ranking officials aimed to advance strategic cooperation between the United States and India on issues including security, the digital economy, and clean energy supply chains. The meetings also addressed U.S.-India coordination in multilateral...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
A former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Department (MPD) officer facing federal civil rights charges for the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols pleaded guilty in federal court today.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an administrative order on consent to Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation LLLP (PHRT). Under this order, PHRT agrees to safely remove materials and strictly adhere to environmental regulations. This directive is part of the EPA’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and public health on St. Croix.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Hanoi, Vietnam from August 25-31, 2024. The visit aims to engage partners on human rights, humanitarian cooperation, and human-centered civilian security.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
An America First Policy Institute (AFPI) fact sheet, titled "Evaluating the Biden-Harris Policies: Border Security," outlines the border policies of the Biden-Harris administration, highlighting the "99 known or suspected terrorists" who have entered the country with the influx of illegal migration at the southwest border. The fact sheet was released on August 13.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Former DEA Special Operations Director Derek Maltz Sr. stated that cartels are generating billions of dollars in profits from their trafficking and smuggling operations. Maltz made the statement in a post on X on August 11.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) stated that the passage of the Laken Riley Act would bring justice and work to prevent other "brutal, senseless" murders of Americans by cartel members. Collins made the statement in an interview on the Martha Zoller Show on August 12.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green stated that Vice President Kamala Harris' authority at the border has become a "punchline" for Mexican cartels as millions cross the border into the United States. Chairman Green made his statement on August 9.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that he believes blockchain, the technology underpinning cryptocurrency, can serve as a tool for greater global cooperation in humanitarian efforts such as disaster relief and providing financial services to underserved communities. He emphasized that blockchain enables both security and transparency. Torres shared his statement in an Aug. 16 clip of the Galaxy Brains podcast posted on X.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $26 million grant aimed at protecting children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be distributed across 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play. The initiative supports the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Paint and Pipes Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of State celebrated the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP) on August 15-16, 2024, with a reception and alumni conference at the George C. Marshall Conference Center. The event was hosted by Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Global Talent Marcia S. Bernicat.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. (Aug. 22, 2024) – The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) and Blockchain Association (BA) have jointly filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) program. This brief highlights the unprecedented privacy concerns posed by the CAT, particularly for digital asset market participants.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment to recover $1.3 million in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages for 51 workers employed by a Wilkes-Barre restaurant and its owner. The court's decision follows an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division and extensive litigation by the Office of the Solicitor, which identified several violations of federal wage regulations by La Tolteca Wilkes-Barre Inc., operator of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant, and owner Carlos De Leon.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On August 22, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). The SOSA was signed by Dr. Vic Ramdass, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, on behalf of the United States, and Mr. Samir Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisitions), on behalf of the IN MoD.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $2,123,000 in funding for Texas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be utilized by 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with UAE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Eisa Al Mazrouei at the Pentagon on August 22, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
As a result of limited resale inventory and measures by home builders to increase housing affordability, the median price of an existing home in the United States during the second quarter of 2024 was higher than that of a new home. Consequently, a family needed to spend more of their income to buy a typical existing home than a typical newly built home.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
On Aug. 20, Christopher Domermuth, 49, and Domermuth Environmental Services LLC (DES), based in Knoxville, Tennessee, both pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act by knowingly discharging pollutants into a navigable waterway without a permit. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 22, 2024
The United States and Argentina have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation on critical minerals. The agreement was formalized by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino during the U.S.-Argentina Energy Security Dialogue in Buenos Aires.
