News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced a $46.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program to support the redevelopment or creation of 10 local parks across various U.S. cities. The funding will benefit communities in Tucson, Arizona; Porterville, California; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Garner and Raleigh, North Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; and Houston, Texas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled "Terror at Our Door: How the Biden-Harris Administration’s Open-Borders Policies Undermine National Security and Endanger Americans." This report highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has released into American communities at least 99 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist. Under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, of the more than 250 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist who...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Richard Stern, director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, released a statement addressing concerns about a potential U.S. economic slowdown following recent significant losses on Wall Street.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced events to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, scheduled for April 6-12, 2025, within the Eastern District of North Carolina.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. (August 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tentatively affirmed the State of Florida’s request to designate the waters within the Indian River-Vero Beach to Fort Pierce Aquatic Preserve as a vessel sewage no-discharge zone. This action aims to protect and enhance the quality of waters within the 9,500-acre Preserve, a designated estuary of national significance threatened by pollution, development, or overuse. The EPA’s tentative decision is subject to a 30-day public comment period.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
On July 29-30, 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ms. Jana Nelson co-chaired the 19th U.S.-Colombia Defense Bilateral Working Group (DBWG) with Colombian Vice Minister of Defense for Strategy and Planning Luis Edmundo Suárez Soto. The meeting took place at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Foundation (WIFLE) on August 6, 2024. She thanked Director Wray and Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo for their leadership and collaboration.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Last week, the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) convened a meeting of senior officials in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.-PRC Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG). This group, launched in January 2024 following the decision by President Biden and President Xi to resume bilateral cooperation on counternarcotics, has coordinated bilateral efforts to combat the global manufacturing and trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, including fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $1.9 million in refunds to consumers affected by the practices of online shoe seller Hey Dude, Inc.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Netflix has commenced production on the new Dutch comedy series "Football Parents" ("Voetbalouders"). Written and directed by Ilse Warringa and produced by Hollands Licht, the series explores the humorous side of overenthusiastic parents interfering with their children's football performances. The cast includes Eva van Gessel, Mariana Aparicio, Michiel Nooter, Edwin Jonker, Bas Hoeflaak, Guido Pollemans, Leonoor Koster, Nyncke Beekhuyzen, Arnoud Bos, Gurkan Küçüksentürk, Evrim Akyigit, Rian Gerritsen, Steef Cuijpers and René van ‘t Hof. The series is expected to be available...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2.2 billion investment in the nation’s grid for eight projects across 18 states. The initiative aims to protect against extreme weather events, lower costs for communities, and increase grid capacity to meet growing demand from manufacturing and data centers. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, these projects will catalyze nearly $10 billion in public and private investments to bring...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
The United States and Sweden have issued a joint statement emphasizing their commitment to advancing cooperation in advanced wireless technologies, particularly focusing on 6G telecommunications. The statement, released by the U.S. Department of State and the Kingdom of Sweden Ministry for Foreign Affairs, underscores the critical role of wireless communications in modern societies and highlights the need for continuous technological advancement.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Today, Deputy Attorney General delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Women in Federal Law Enforcement Annual Leadership Training.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
To date, 13 states and Washington, D.C., have passed paid family and medical leave laws. These laws provide covered workers with wage replacement benefits when they need time away from work to address their own serious health needs, care for a seriously ill or injured loved one, or bond with a new child.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
A spokesperson for the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stated there is publicly available evidence confirming that the People's Republic of China (PRC) subsidizes the export of fentanyl. The spokesperson shared this statement with Federal Newswire on August 5 in response to a new White House fact sheet on fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
On July 31, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with the leadership of the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs) and Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to discuss measures for enhancing affordable housing development.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) stated that the presence of two Chinese and two Russian nuclear-capable bombers near Alaska underscores the necessity for the U.S. to bolster its military forces in Alaska, the Arctic, and the Indo-Pacific region. Sullivan shared his statement in a July 24 press release.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to the 34th Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on August 6, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Teck Alaska, Incorporated, the operator of Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, Alaska, has agreed to pay $429,794 in penalties for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The violations occurred when the company treated and stored hazardous waste without a permit between October 1, 2019, and January 15, 2024.
