News from January 2024
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By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), an emerging voting structure that requires voters to "rank" their choice of multiple candidates, lessens the impact of minorities' votes, as these voters tend to "exhaust" their ballots in early rounds of voting, according to a new study released by the Center for Election Confidence (CEC). The study draws on research from Princeton University Professor Nolan McCarty that highlighted the adverse effects RCV has on racial and ethnic minority groups.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
The Department of State (DOS) recently held a meeting with senior administration officials to discuss the ongoing terrorist attacks from the Houthi group based in Yemen. DOS Secretary Antony Blinken has consistently maintained that continued Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea will not go without consequences.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
In a report released by the Department of Energy in October 2023, it was revealed that the United States is lagging behind in the field of long-distance power transmission technology. The department issued a warning regarding an impending capacity crisis within the nation's grid, highlighting the technological disparity between the US and China as a potential threat to national security.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Two former employees of two distinct Tennessee-based healthcare providers are set to receive $47,728 in back wages and liquidated damages in relation to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This decision follows an announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that their employers failed to notify them of their eligibility under the act. The DOL utilized its Wage and Hour Division investigators to scrutinize these cases.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor and other local, state, and federal agencies, has announced that it has secured the labor rights of over 1,000 noncitizen workers. This initiative grants migrant and immigrant workers who experience or witness workplace labor or civil rights violations temporary protection against deportation and access to work authorization.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Noah Perlman, the Chief Compliance Officer at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, stated on Jan. 16 that he takes pride in the accomplishments of his team over the past year and anticipates continuing their efforts. One significant achievement Perlman noted during his tenure with Binance was reaching a settlement with the U.S. government.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has put forth a proposed rule aimed at large banks' overdraft fees and overdraft protection loans. This proposal has drawn criticism from Rob Nichols, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association (ABA), who views it as an attempt to "demonize and mischaracterize" fees that are already sufficiently regulated and appropriately disclosed.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Danyela Souza Egorov, the vice president of the Community Education Council for New York City School District 2, recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on the Judiciary. In her testimony, Egorov expressed her concerns about the increased number of illegal immigrants being allowed into New York City.
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By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
Members of the Senate Western Caucus have expressed concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ability to purchase American land. This comes in response to reports that a CCP member owns a plot of farmland in Oregon. The Senate Western Caucus comprises U.S. Senators from Western and rural states.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2024
U.S. Attorney Breon Peace has released a public service announcement in acknowledgment of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Andrew Bailey, the Attorney General of Missouri, has accused Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, of neglecting his duty to protect the border. This accusation was part of Bailey's written testimony for a January 10 hearing conducted by the House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security. The hearing was held to discuss the potential impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
President Biden has renominated Julie Su for the position of U.S. Secretary of Labor, despite opposition from Democrats due to her progressive past. As reported by the Federal Newswire, Su is the former California Labor Secretary.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
The Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health in Wisconsin has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Healthy Homes. This award, bestowed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), acknowledges projects or programs that have innovatively employed best practices, policies, research, and community engagement to significantly reduce exposure to health risks, environmental hazards, and substandard housing, particularly in resource-limited communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Manuel Mello III, the fire chief of Eagle Pass Fire Department, recently testified before Chairman Jim Jordan and the United States House Judiciary Committee. In his testimony, Mello advocated for reform in border policy to prevent immigrant deaths and alleviate the burden on his department's members.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Buffalo Sector contributed to a multi-jurisdictional operation combating trafficking within Monroe County, leading to the arrest of a drug dealer, as per a social media post by Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G. Martin. The task force employs wiretaps, undercover agents, and surveillance equipment to probe both large and small-scale operations.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Miami Sector Border Patrol agents persist in their efforts to apprehend Cuban immigrants, responding to frequent migrant landings, as stated by Acting Chief Patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II. The information was disseminated by Briggs via social media.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents, operating along the southwest border, successfully seized over 1,000 pounds of narcotics during the past weekend, as stated by Chief Jason Owens. The announcement was made on X (formerly known as Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) has announced the establishment of the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF). This global coalition, composed of non-profit industry and non-governmental organizations, was formed to engage with regulators and governments on sustainable packaging.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago have recently intercepted numerous shipments containing pill press die sets, tools often used by drug dealers to manufacture illicit substances such as fentanyl.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Recent revelations suggest that a billionaire member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has allegedly held the position of the second-largest foreign landowner in the United States for nearly a decade, unbeknownst to many.
