News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Today in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, along with other officials, celebrated the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s progress in protecting the city’s drinking water from lead contamination.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has joined the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) in urging the Biden-Harris administration to establish "clear rules for the digital asset market." TDC announced their participation in an August 7 blog post, emphasizing that such regulations would foster compliance and align with U.S. financial norms and democratic principles.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Jose Abril-Sequera, 59, will spend 50 months in prison after a guilty plea to participating in a money laundering conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns issued the sentence. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the sentence in a news release on August 2.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
A multi-year, multi-jurisdictional investigation into the activities of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) has concluded with the sentencing of an 18th individual targeted in the investigation, which began with events happening in 2016. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this sentencing in a news release on July 18.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The Justice Department announced the release of a new report, an independent review of the use of force policies, procedures, and protocols of the Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police (CDP), as well as the training associated with these policies and operations. The review was requested by the CDP and conducted by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and Jensen Hughes, a critical response provider. This follows the February 2023 release of the COPS Office Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police: Roadmap to Implementation report and is part of ongoing...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The Group of Creditors of Ukraine (GCU) has expressed approval for the agreement in principle reached between Ukraine and its bondholders on Eurobond debt restructuring terms.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Today marks four years since the disputed presidential election in Belarus and the subsequent repression by the Lukashenka regime. In response, the United States, in coordination with Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, has announced additional sanctions to hold the regime accountable.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions targeting 19 individuals, 14 entities, and one aircraft under Belarus-related Executive Order (E.O.) 14038. These measures are aimed at those involved in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine through military resource production, transshipment of goods to Russia, sanctions evasion on behalf of Belarusian defense entities, and revenue generation for Belarusian oligarchs within Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s inner circle. Additionally, five targets—three individuals and two...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks issued a statement on August 9, 2024, regarding the new Blast Overpressure Risk-Management Policy Memorandum. She emphasized the importance of health and wellbeing for Service members and civilian personnel to maintain the U.S. military's readiness and capability.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that it will hold a Supply Chain Summit in Washington, D.C., on September 10, 2024, in collaboration with the Council on Foreign Relations.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
On the eve of the second anniversary of President Biden signing the PACT Act into law, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a new dashboard to highlight the impact of this legislation on veterans and their survivors. The PACT Act has significantly expanded care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This marks the Biden Administration's sixty-third tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $125 million, aims to enhance Ukraine's capabilities in several key areas, including air defense, multi-mission radars to detect and counter enemy artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The Navy will christen the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15), the second of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Flight II configurations, during a 10:00 a.m. EDT ceremony on Saturday, August 10, in Mobile, Alabama.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the San Diego Unified School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to address violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The agreement also resolves concerns about the district’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (August 9, 2024) – On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will announce a $188.3 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Toho Water Authority in central Florida. With this WIFIA loan, the authority will modernize its water infrastructure in Polk and Osceola Counties to improve water supply resiliency for over 450,000 residents.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
On August 9, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced measures to expand access to benefits for Veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001, and their survivors. These steps include:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation today with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi. The dialogue centered on efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and prevent further conflict escalation.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
On August 9, 2024, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland affirmed the designation of Independence Creek Preserve in west Texas as the nation’s newest National Natural Landmark. This nearly 20,000-acre Chihuahuan Desert preserve is protected and managed by The Nature Conservancy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
