News from January 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has rejected JetBlue Airways' attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines. The court stated in its decision that the proposed $3.8 billion deal "does violence to the core principle of antitrust law: to protect the United States’ markets—and its market participants—from anticompetitive harm."
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has released the text of a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at preventing a government shutdown. The CR will provide temporary funding while Congress works towards passing full-year appropriations bills. The framework agreement was reached by Senate and House leadership last week, and the Senate is expected to vote on the CR when it returns on Tuesday.Senator Murray emphasized the importance of avoiding a shutdown and the need for bipartisan cooperation in passing...
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has disclosed the allocation of $34 million for 12 projects in 11 states under the Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security (GOPHURRS) program. These initiatives, designed to fortify and modernize America's aging power grid, will implement solutions to enhance grid infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion, as stated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a social media post. The Secretary disclosed that he had held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on X, formerly known as Twitter.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
Gentner Drummond, the Attorney General of Oklahoma, recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security concerning the potential impeachment of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Drummond underscored the urgency to address the drug crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, recently announced via social media that he had engaged in discussions with Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, regarding the latest efforts to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The announcement was made on X, a platform formerly known as Twitter.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
For the second time in two years, a work-related death has occurred at a poultry processing plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported that a 16-year-old sanitation worker died after being pulled into a machine.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that the oil and gas sector will need to reduce methane emissions as part of a new initiative under consideration. This measure is an extension of the Inflation Reduction Act, which encourages industry best practices to decrease pollution through incentives.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 16, 2024
Hilde Vautmans, a Belgian member of the European Parliament, a legislative body of the European Union (EU), said the relationship between the EU and China should be centered around reciprocal privilege and regard for rules and human rights. Vautmans shared her statement in a post on X, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
A recent hearing by the House Homeland Security Committee scrutinized border policies under U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Austin Knudsen, Attorney General of Montana, advocated for Mayorkas' impeachment, asserting that the Biden administration has not adequately secured the southern border.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
Gillian Fay has been appointed as the wildland fire budget officer for the National Park Service. In addition to this role, she will also serve as program lead in the office of policy and budget for the wildland fire branch of the agency.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
Pamela Mathis is set to assume responsibility for the management of public lands across 20 states east of the Mississippi River, as reported by the organization. Her tenure begins this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has unveiled the first Phase 1 formula grant of 2024, an $80 million allocation expected to be part of a series of annual grants totaling nearly $320 million for Texas. The state will be mandated to monitor methane emissions from sealed orphaned wells, assess water impacts in ground and surface water, and conduct clean-up operations for wells located near low-income and Tribal communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
Clifford May is the founder and president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He is also the weekly Foreign Desk columnist for the Washington Times.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego sector agents remain committed to their duties of apprehending migrants, confiscating narcotics, and rescuing distressed migrants, as stated by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel. She announced this on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
The Tucson sector of the U.S. Border Patrol has been active in recent days, apprehending illegal immigrants, seizing narcotics, and conducting rescue operations for migrants in distress. This information was shared by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin on X (formerly known as Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
A member of an El Salvadorian gang, previously convicted for selling narcotics, has been apprehended by American law enforcement officials. This was revealed in a social media post by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on X (formerly Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping, a bilateral channel has been established between the two nations. The Brookings Institution reported that this channel provides both governments with an opportunity to mitigate potential risks and set up governance for AI and future technologies.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
Dr. Steven Camarota, the Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies, recently testified before the Judiciary Committee during a hearing entitled "The Impact of Illegal Immigration on Social Services." In his testimony, Camarota argued that "illegal immigrants" are unable to compensate for the costs they incur.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stern warning to Texas state officials, urging them to cease their obstruction of Border Patrol agents' access to a public park in Eagle Pass. The DHS has threatened legal action and deemed the state's seizure of the area as "clearly unconstitutional" in a recent letter.
