News from January 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jan 8, 2024
Recently, hundreds of new groups have submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing their opposition to the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) Proposed Rule Change to Natural Asset Companies (NACs). Among these opposing entities are grassroots organizations such as the Texas Farm Bureau, the Women’s Mining Coalition (WMC), and the Allegheny Forest Alliance (AFA).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the blacklisting of Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of Chinese cellular modules, Wi-Fi modules, and other technologies. The request arises from suspicions of Quectel's links to the Chinese military.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2024
The closure of 1,091.97 acres of public land on State Route 88, near the City of Apache, is expected to last up to two years and has been implemented as a safety precaution.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has highlighted the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on reducing insulin prices. He took to social media to express that the Act has played a pivotal role in achieving this outcome.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
Secretary Marcia L. Fudge of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently addressed the issue of systemic racism in affordable housing through a social media post. She emphasized that changing the perception of homeowners' rental history is a key aspect of providing affordable housing.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has announced plans to lead an initiative aimed at assisting felons in obtaining public housing assistance. The announcement, made via social media, emphasized the importance of giving individuals a second chance to rebuild their lives.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has used social media to communicate that the federal government will persist in conducting removal flights for migrants who enter the country illegally. He also encouraged migrants to utilise the "pathways" that have been enhanced for legal entry into the country.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, has stated that the United States government remains vigilant towards threats in the Red Sea aimed at merchant ships and military personnel. The potential for escalated military action against Houthi fighters is under consideration should their attacks on commercial vessels in the region persist.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 6, 2024
A Florida-based roofing contractor, All Phase Roofing, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for three repeat violations concerning a lack of fall protection measures for their employees. The charges were revealed following an OSHA investigation, which resulted in fines totaling $159,117.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently made a national television appearance to advocate for Congress's approval of emergency supplemental funding. The Republican leadership has stalled the funds, demanding that the Biden administration address what they perceive as critical issues on the southwestern border. However, Mayorkas argues that the funding would provide solutions in the form of technological advancements and additional manpower.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Border Patrol agents have successfully thwarted an illegal crossing attempt by four individuals across the Niagara River, as per a tweet from Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G. Martin of the Buffalo sector. The individual allegedly coordinating the effort was also apprehended.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Representative Mark Green (R-Tenn.) underscored the importance of countering China's assertiveness, especially in light of President Xi Jinping's recent declaration of his intention to reclaim Taiwan. This announcement was made during Xi's New Year's address earlier this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Cuban migrants persist in their attempts to enter the U.S. via the Key West area, according to Samuel Briggs II, Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol for the Miami Sector. Briggs recently announced on social media that a total of 41 Cuban migrants had been apprehended since the beginning of the new year.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) have written a letter to President Biden, urging him not to renominate Julie Su to head the Department of Labor (DOL). The letter comes following Su's failure to secure enough support in the Senate to confirm her nomination.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that its Office of Technology will host a virtual technology summit in January. The event, named the "FTC Tech Summit," will concentrate on key developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and strategies to safeguard consumers and competition in this rapidly evolving sector.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Karol Markowicz is coauthor of “Stolen Youth” and host of “The Karol Markowicz Show.” She is a Jewish immigrant born in the Soviet Union and raised in Brooklyn.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
The RAND Corporation, in a recently published commentary, urged the U.S. military to bolster its defenses in the Arctic regions. This call to action follows increasing Chinese activity in the Arctic area.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Jerry Brito, the Executive Director of Coin Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, and advocacy in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, has expressed concerns over the difficulties crypto users may face in complying with a new IRS rule pertaining to reporting crypto transactions. In a post on Coin Center's website, Brito revealed that his organization had filed a lawsuit against this rule in 2022; however, the case remains unresolved.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Jon Tester (D-MT) have sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to revise a proposed rule that could have negative consequences for West Virginians. The rule, if implemented, could jeopardize grid reliability, harm energy workers, and raise energy costs for residents of West Virginia.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 5, 2024
As the United States prepares for a presidential election year, the Center for American Progress (CAP) has published a new report that provides guidance on some of the significant issues impacting the election process. The report, entitled "8 Ways To Protect American Democracy," offers specific recommendations that states, election officials, and the public can adopt to safeguard the integrity of the election process and tackle systemic problems.
