News from February 2024
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
Whitney Webb, a contributing editor at Unlimited Hangout, has expressed her views on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's intentions to "tokenize" everything for Wall Street trading. This statement comes in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issuing a public notice that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had withdrawn its proposed rule to approve the creation of "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs) on Wall Street.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of human smuggling, as announced by Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens via a social media post.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
The House of Representatives, led by the Republican party, has voted to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Republicans allege that Mayorkas has failed to enforce border laws, a claim his supporters vehemently deny as unfounded.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The European Commission has given the green light to Korean Air Lines' acquisition of Asiana Airlines, following a comprehensive investigation. However, the approval is contingent upon certain conditions being met.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
Alberto Flores, the Port Director at the Laredo Port of Entry, announced that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine at the border. The officers discovered 1,033.96 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $9,507,568.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has imposed fines on a maintenance and repair contractor based in Birmingham, Alabama, and a distributor of bulk cement based in Port Everglades, Florida, in connection with the death of a 39-year-old worker at a Fort Lauderdale job site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concluded after an investigation that the two contractors could have prevented the fatality by adhering to safety regulations and maintaining effective communication.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking proactive measures to implement technology responsibly across various strategic areas. The department plans to hire 50 artificial intelligence (AI) technology experts, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), Eric Hysen. The hiring event is scheduled for this spring.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
A migrant's life was saved by Border Patrol agents, as revealed in a social media post by Chief Jason Owens.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent, Gregory K. Bovino, has been consistently drawing attention to asylum seekers who violate laws in the United States. Recently, Bovino used a social media platform to announce the arrest of three Chinese nationals found with counterfeit merchandise and gift cards.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has appointed three new individuals to key positions within the Department of the Interior. These appointments include a special assistant to the assistant secretary for land and minerals management, an advisor for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and a senior counselor in the Bureau of Reclamation.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
A recent filing in a Seattle federal court has announced the postponement of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao's sentencing from February 23 to April 30. The filing, dated February 12, did not provide a reason for the delay.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has released a report examining the transformative role of drones in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, the first part of this two-part series on drone warfare characterizes their impact as "evolutionary," rather than "revolutionary."
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino has expressed concern over asylum seekers resorting to criminal activities, as stated in his recent social media post. He highlighted the case of two Romanian nationals, who were on a visa and an asylum claim, apprehended for possession of burglary tools and stolen gift cards.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Mexican citizen carrying $278,000 worth of methamphetamine. The individual, who held an active border crossing card, was found with 154 pounds of the drug in his vehicle.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's year-long investigation into Forge Industrial Staffing, originally prompted by allegations made in a New York Times article related to child labor, has yet to find evidence of violations at the company. Forge has cooperated with the department's investigation, except to provide the confidential client information - an action Forge says would deal significant damage to the company regardless of the inquiry's outcome.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James has broadened the lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG) to over $3 billion, following claims from investors of higher losses than initially estimated. The original lawsuit was approximately $1 billion before this expansion.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has recently announced the appointment of Kerry Gonzalez as Chief of Cultural Resource Management for two units of the NPS. In her new role at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Gonzalez will be responsible for a wide range of resources, including historic structures, museum collections, and archaeological assets.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $6 million to two marine energy projects aimed at advancing tidal energy research, development, and demonstration. In addition, a community-led initiative focusing on river current energy research and development has secured substantial funding of $9.5 million.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been readmitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to a bladder issue, following his hospitalization in January for prostate cancer.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Over the weekend, Border Patrol agents arrested six felony offenders, as revealed by Chief Jason Owens on X. This announcement followed closely on the heels of a significant narcotics seizure near Amado, Arizona, according to a news release from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
