News from July 2024
Chairman Jordan comments on Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. United States.
House Judiciary Committee sues AG Garland for Biden interview tapes
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland to obtain the audio tapes of Robert Hur's interview with President Biden.
Law professor: Judge's dismissal of SEC claims against Binance is 'a big win for crypto'
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
J.W. Verret, an associate professor of law at George Mason University, stated that a federal judge's dismissal of several U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims against Binance is a positive development for the cryptocurrency industry. Verret shared his statement during an interview with Federal Newswire on July 2.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: Border policy 'ignores serious criminals' and 'terrorist groups'
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida's 13th Congressional District (R) stated that current border policy "ignores serious criminals" and terrorist groups entering the United States. Rep. Luna made the statement on July 1 in a post on X.
Netflix to adapt Fernando Aramburu's 'El niño' with Mariano Barroso
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Netflix announced today the forthcoming adaptation of Fernando Aramburu's latest novel, "El niño" (Tusquets Editores). The film will be written and directed by Mariano Barroso ("La línea invisible," "Los Farad") and produced by Barroso along with Rafa Portela.
United States announces $150 million military aid package for Ukraine
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The United States is sending Ukraine a significant new package of weapons and equipment to support the Ukrainian military as it continues to fight against Russian aggression. This $150 million package, provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes missiles for HAWK air defense systems, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, 81mm mortar rounds, Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, small arms ammunition and grenades, demolitions equipment and...
General Motors agrees to retire greenhouse gas credits following EPA investigation
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 3 that General Motors (GM) has agreed to retire approximately 50 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits. This decision follows an EPA investigation which identified excess CO2 emissions from around 5.9 million GM vehicles, spanning model years 2012-2018.
HUD expands availability of translated mortgage documents
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has released translated versions of 19 single-family mortgage documents in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. These documents are intended to assist lenders, servicers, housing counselors, and other FHA program participants in explaining information related to FHA-insured mortgages to individuals with limited English proficiency before they sign the official English versions.
National Farmers Union Foundation announces 2024 scholarship awardees
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) has announced the recipients of its 2024 annual scholarship awards. These scholarships are awarded to students attending accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools who have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to their communities.
Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire with Saudi foreign minister
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Biden administration announces new security aid package for Ukraine
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $150 million, providing Ukraine with key capabilities such as additional air defense interceptors, artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
Blinken discusses U.S.-Egypt relations with Foreign Minister Shoukry
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
Cait Smith emphasizes family-doctor decision-making in transgender youth medical care
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration has taken a position opposing best practice gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth, according to a report by the 19th. These surgeries, which are very rare and typically available only for older teenagers, can sometimes be part of lifesaving medical care for transgender individuals.
ITI urges improvements on cybersecurity regulations under CIRCA
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI called on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to make its incident reporting regulation more effective and actionable to safeguard U.S. cybersecurity. ITI responded to CISA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) with key recommendations to target the scope of the rule and take a more proactive role in harmonization in the U.S. and globally.
Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire efforts with Jordanian Foreign Minister
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on July 3, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, the conversation focused on efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza that would secure the release of hostages and provide a roadmap for ending the conflict. They also discussed increasing humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza.
U.S. Secretary Blinken extends wishes on Belarus Independence Day
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
On July 3, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement extending heartfelt wishes to the people of Belarus on their official Independence Day.
Former defense contractor indicted for evading taxes on jet fuel sales profits
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
An indictment was unsealed today charging Douglas Edelman, a former defense contractor, and Delphine Le Dain, his wife, with a decades-long scheme to defraud the United States and evade taxes on more than $350 million in income. Edelman was arrested on July 3 in Spain based on the U.S. criminal charges. The United States will seek Edelman’s extradition to stand trial in the United States.
Secretary Mayorkas leads US delegation at Panamanian presidential inauguration
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
From June 30 to July 1, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to Panama City, Panama, to lead the United States Presidential Delegation at the inauguration of President José Raúl Mulino. Secretary Mayorkas was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Panama Mari Carmen Aponte, Secretary of the United States Navy Carlos Del Toro, U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes, and Special Assistant to the President & Coordinator for the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection Marcela Escobari.
Department of Transportation awards contracts for complementary positioning technologies worth over $7 million
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded contracts to nine Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technology vendors. The Global Positioning System (GPS), a primary PNT service supporting critical infrastructure, is widely used across various sectors including aviation, maritime, rail transportation, surveying, the financial sector, machine control, precision agriculture, science missions, and space applications. However, GPS signals are vulnerable to disruptions due to their reliance on satellites in medium Earth orbit.
EPA seeks public input on cleanup plan for former Collins & Aikman plant
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
BOSTON, MASS (July 3, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site and will hold a public meeting and hearing to update the community on the proposed remediation plan and to accept comments.
