News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
The following statement was released by the Governments of Lao PDR and the United States of America as Co-chairs of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership (MUSP) on the occasion of the 3rd MUSP Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on July 27, 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
PRESIDENT LAM: (Via interpreter) Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary, on behalf of the party and people of Vietnam for coming, for offering incense, and for the condolences to the family of the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and to the people of Vietnam. I would kindly ask Mr. Secretary to convey our best regards and our gratitude to President Joe Biden for the message of condolences expressed to our people and to the family of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong right after he passed away. I also would like to express my gratitude to President Biden on the message of...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
China's rapid naval buildup has allowed it to surpass the U.S. Navy in terms of the number of battle force ships, and it continues to expand at a significant rate. The United States maintains a substantial lead over the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by tonnage and holds a qualitative edge in several types of platforms, although this quality gap is narrowing. Additionally, the United States collaborates closely with other regional navies, though the effectiveness of these alliances in a crisis remains uncertain.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
An America First Policy Institute (AFPI) fact sheet describes the consequences of current border policies for the United States and advocates for the implementation of America First policies to address the crisis and combat cartels. The fact sheet was released on July 18.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will speak on a panel hosted by YCombinator titled "AI, Startups, and Competition: Shaping California’s Tech Future." The event is scheduled for July 25, 2024, at 12 noon PST/3 p.m. EST.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1371, a resolution condemning the border policies of the Biden-Harris Administration, on July 25.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 26, 2024
The potential for public corruption is heightening in the United States amid increasing cartel influence due to exponential growth in cartel profits and unprecedented levels of human trafficking in the country, according to David DeVillers, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Rep. John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has called for President Xi Jinping to dismantle the Great Firewall in China. In an opinion piece for Newsweek published on July 22, Moolenaar described the firewall as a "dystopian censorship regime" that enables the CCP to exert control over Chinese society.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said the anti-Semitism, unrest, and the promotion of terrorist groups at pro-Palestinian protests during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's D.C. visit were "not acceptable."
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 26, 2024
The escalating impact of illegal immigration is spreading cartel activities throughout the United States at a more rapid pace, according to Chief Investigator Jay J. Armes III of Dallas-based Armes International Investigative Services.Armes expressed grave concerns over the current state of border security and its ramifications.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today applauded the selection of the Historic Moravian Bethlehem District in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The list highlights cultural and natural heritage sites around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The Senate Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) funding bill yesterday. The bill includes significant funding for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and reinstates a key component of the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act (MFFMA) that had been rescinded in the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Today, the global tech trade association ITI responded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) Agreement on Electronic Commerce. The agreement aims to support innovation and economic growth for decades. ITI has consistently supported negotiations under the WTO JSI on Electronic Commerce to develop international trade rules that maximize the benefits of e-commerce for consumers and various economic sectors.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
On July 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army announced a joint project to sample and test private drinking water wells near Army installations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This initiative aims to inform remedial actions if PFAS is detected in drinking water, as contamination may affect nearby residents.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
A federal grand jury issued a superseding indictment yesterday charging former correctional officer Darrell Wayne Smith with 15 counts of sexual abuse, including a civil rights violation, against five female victims who were inmates under his custody and control at Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin (FCI Dublin).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Netflix is rapidly expanding its Korean unscripted slate, growing to 10 shows this year — more than double the number from 2022. In its third run, today’s Netflix Unscripted Festival in Seoul showcased the diversity of its upcoming titles. Offering an immersive experience for the press, the event featured various booths representing different genres of Korean unscripted content.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
A federal grand jury in the Central District of California has indicted a prominent activist short seller on multiple counts of securities fraud, accusing him of orchestrating a market manipulation scheme that generated at least $16 million in profits.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Minister Haddad, it was a pleasure meeting with you earlier this week, and I am very glad that we are jointly announcing the launch of the Brazil Fazenda-U.S. Treasury Climate Partnership today.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Brunswick, Maine, July 26, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced from the Brunswick Farmers Market today that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program. Today, USDA is investing $163 million in loans, grants, and technical assistance that will support 338 clean energy projects in 39 states and Guam. Many of the projects are funded by President Biden’s...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. — On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland signed a final rule to improve access to medical equipment for disabled individuals. In response, William Roberts, senior vice president for the Rights and Justice department at the Center for American Progress, issued a statement.
