News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Department of Defense announced Dr. Michael Sulmeyer as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (CP) and the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense on August 6.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
A California man pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Virginia to wire fraud for defrauding Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), of more than $10 million.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. – On August 28, 2024, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. The advisory underscores the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families for community well-being.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
A national of the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty yesterday to his involvement in a deadly human smuggling conspiracy in Puerto Rico.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of an updated guideline to strengthen documentation supporting animal-raising and environment-related claims on meat and poultry product labels. This initiative aims to enhance consumer protection against false and misleading labels, aligning with President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Bartenders at two Dallas-area restaurants will recoup $197,902 in earnings after federal investigators found the establishments’ owner and operator forced them to share tips with non-tipped employees illegally.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Justice Department, Department of Labor (DOL), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have signed an interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance communication and coordination between the agencies. This initiative aims to protect American workers and promote fair competition in labor markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
For the first time in history, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and CES® are launching a shared brand identity. Additionally, CES.tech is undergoing a complete redesign to offer an enhanced user experience.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), revealing a significant increase in clean energy employment, which grew by 142,000 jobs in 2023. This growth accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs and outpaced the overall U.S. employment rate.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the allocation of over $380 million through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP). This funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aims to support communities providing essential services such as food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care, and transportation to noncitizens recently released from DHS custody awaiting immigration court proceedings.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) hosted an event to demonstrate next-generation autonomous systems designed to enhance naval operations, improve situational awareness, and bolster defense capabilities in an increasingly complex maritime environment.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today the following assignment:
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today nearly $3.6 million in funding to assist unhoused individuals following Hurricane Beryl's impact on communities in Oklahoma and Texas earlier this summer. The funds, distributed through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, aim to provide rapid assistance for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in disaster-declared areas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have jointly sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to immediately add Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) to the Section 1260H list. This list identifies Chinese entities operating in the U.S. that are linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) or contribute to China's Military-Civil Fusion Strategy.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen delivered remarks at the Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Justice Programs Justice-Involved Youth Webinar on August 28, 2024. He expressed gratitude to Dan Tsai and Jesse Cross-Call for organizing the event and acknowledged the participation of individuals from various sectors aimed at improving health outcomes for justice-involved youth.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $12.62 million to 35 state, local, and tribal governments to support clean energy projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing costs. The funding is part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program under the Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The tax legislation signed by President Donald Trump in December 2017 significantly reduced federal revenues, with the largest tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest Americans. Following these tax cuts, federal revenues fell dramatically, as projected by the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and remain below pre-enactment projections.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a federal consent judgment that permanently prohibits two Astoria discount stores and their owners and manager from threatening workers and obstructing investigations by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Heritage Foundation today announced a million-dollar effort highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration's policies, which it claims have undermined the American dream for millions. This initiative aims to provide fact-based, concise, and informational content to educate Americans on policy matters.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
A federal judge in Phoenix sentenced the three owners of Backpage, a prostitution website, for offenses related to their promotion of and associated money laundering.
