News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
WASHINGTON DC -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on NewsNation's Prime over the weekend to discuss various issues related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The topics included the CCP's purchase of land near U.S. military bases, tax rebates for fentanyl exports into the U.S., and its authoritarian alignment with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada on August 5, 2024, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in addressing violent crime.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Three residents of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States last week and made their initial appearance in Newark federal court yesterday on charges relating to their participation in a sprawling “grandparent scam” that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in several communities in western Michigan for the Aug. 5 primary election. The department will monitor Allegan County (Clyde Township and the City of Fennville) and Van Buren County (Covert Township).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Commerce Department has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing climate resilience in America's coastal communities. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed that the department is recommending $575 million in funding for 19 projects across coastal and Great Lakes states and territories. This funding, provided through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC), is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to combat the climate crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act was introduced by Senator Ted Budd and cosponsored by Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Cynthia Lummis. The bill proposes a de minimis exemption from capital gains tax for low-value cryptocurrency transactions in everyday use.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
On August 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant, a $190 million investment aimed at improving energy efficiency in K-12 public schools. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, along with the High Representative of the European Union.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Justice Department today filed a civil lawsuit and announced a proposed settlement with Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings LLC (Legends) for an alleged violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Aug. 8 outreach event will provide information about Inflation Reduction Act grants
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Cedar Hill Independent School District is receiving $1,945,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Competition. This award, made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the school district purchase 10 electric emission-free school buses to replace diesel-operated school buses. EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance joined Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Superintendent Dr. Gerald Hudson, Board President of Cedar Hill ISD Gayle Sims...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, recently celebrated the 2024 President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) ceremony, recognizing exceptional youth dedicated to environmental stewardship.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the commencement of a time-critical removal action at the JH Baxter facility in West Eugene, Oregon. This initiative aims to address wood-preserving chemicals left on-site after operations ceased in 2022. Over 500,000 gallons of hazardous substances remain at the location.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced a nearly $105 million investment as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at enhancing drought resilience through 67 water conservation and efficiency projects nationwide. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual appropriations.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of affected populations.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 4, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the G7 Foreign Ministers to discuss the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire that secures the release of hostages and allows a surge of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
