News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 4, 2024
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intensifying its efforts against cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) to curb the influx of fentanyl into the United States. The organization made this announcement in a news release dated July 31.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 4, 2024
The White House has stated that fentanyl has claimed the lives of numerous children and adults, causing significant harm to families and communities. Consequently, the administration is urging Congress to pass the "Detect and Defeat" Counter Fentanyl proposal. Additionally, a National Security Memorandum will call on federal departments and agencies to intensify efforts to prevent illicit fentanyl from entering the country. These actions were announced in a July 31 fact sheet.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 3, 2024
Today marks the 10th anniversary of ISIS's genocide, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing against Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims. The day also commemorates the Sunni Muslims, Kurds, and other minorities who suffered under ISIS. Thousands of Yezidis were killed or enslaved by ISIS, with over 2,600 Yezidi women and girls still missing. The identification and exhumation of mass graves continue as survivors bear the scars of these events.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 3, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy reaffirmed the need to deescalate rising tensions in the Middle East and prevent the conflict from spreading. They stressed the importance of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release deal under negotiation as soon as possible.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 3, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné today. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire to secure the release of hostages and surge humanitarian aid to Gaza, as well as the importance of preventing further escalation of conflict in the Middle East and the challenges posed by threats from Iran.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 3, 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun implementing a new policy requiring passengers to have their photos taken before flying. Privacy advocates are raising concerns over this move, urging travelers to consider opting out.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy stated that the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act will assist Utah businesses and governments by reducing wait times during the permit approval process. Maloy shared her statement in a press release on June 18.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that the arrest of two top Sinaloa leaders in the United States could exacerbate inter-organizational violence in Mexico, further threatening the U.S. with organized crime. Dr. Felbab-Brown made this statement in a commentary piece on July 26.
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 2, 2024
Austin Bannan is a policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Andy Greenberg, author of "Tracers in the Dark," stated it is "ironic and sad" that BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik may be released back to Russia before U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan, who helped bring about Vinnik's arrest, is freed from a Nigerian prison. Greenberg shared his statement in an Aug. 1 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The United States and the Dominican Republic have signed an Open Skies Agreement aimed at advancing bilateral aviation cooperation. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism David Collado signed the agreement at the National Palace in Santo Domingo. The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, provided remarks during the signing ceremony. Under Secretary Fernandez was joined by U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and representatives from the U.S. Department of...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Global tech trade association ITI has outlined recommendations for the U.S. government to consider before advancing a proposed rule on outbound investments, transactions, and transfers. In comments sent to the U.S. Department of Treasury today, ITI emphasized that the proposed outbound investment process could unintentionally curtail U.S. businesses’ ability to grow and expand into global markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Justice Department, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has filed a civil lawsuit against TikTok Inc., ByteDance Ltd., and their affiliates for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The suit, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that TikTok has been non-compliant with COPPA regulations since 2019.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered the keynote address at the 2024 American Bar Association General Assembly in Chicago, Illinois.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Supported by the Investing in America Agenda, Nearly Half of States Have Submitted Applications to Start Delivering Home Energy Savings and Increasing Local Workforce Opportunities
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party led a bipartisan group of colleagues in filing an amicus brief in TikTok, et al. v. Garland. The brief defends the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which addresses the national security threat posed by Chinese ownership of TikTok, against TikTok's legal challenges that claim the bill is unconstitutional.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Justice Department has released a statement from Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Kades of the Antitrust Division following International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)'s decision to abandon its proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa Holding S.L. (Air Europa).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Eighty years ago today, the Nazis murdered more than 4,200 Roma in the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau, most of them ill, elderly, women, and children. By the end of World War II, at least 250,000 Roma had been killed by the Nazis and their collaborators. Today, we commemorate and honor them all.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from August 4-8, 2024. The purpose of the trip is to engage on human rights, democratic governance, and humanitarian cooperation.
