News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
On Friday, July 26th, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina to address irregular migration and combat transnational organized crime through continued strong cooperation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) welcomed Honduras’ recent investments to strengthen support for Hondurans abroad, including expanding its U.S. consular network. The Honduran government has also worked on internal efforts to generate local agricultural employment opportunities through recently passed legislation that seeks to address...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the next step in providing student debt relief to tens of millions of borrowers this fall. Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Education will email all borrowers with at least one outstanding federally held student loan to provide updates on potential student debt relief. Borrowers have until August 30 to call their servicer and opt out if they do not want this relief.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Today, global tech trade association ITI released a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman ahead of the U.S. Senate cloture vote on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced over $68 million in Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding to provide family-centered medical care and essential support services for women with low incomes, infants, children, and youth with HIV. This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The United States has designated five individuals and seven entities based in Iran and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong, for facilitating procurements of critical components for Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the offering of $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund approximately $111 billion of privately-held Treasury notes maturing on August 15, 2024. This issuance will raise new cash from private investors amounting to roughly $14 billion.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of over $3.5 billion in competitive funding to homeless services organizations nationwide. This funding aims to support services and housing programs for individuals experiencing homelessness.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 30, 2024
Steve Balich has voiced deep concerns about rising cartel activity and its impact on local crime.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has seized nearly 800,000 fentanyl pills in Utah, surpassing the entire seizure total for 2023 within a six-month period. This information was disclosed in a July 25 news release from the DEA.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Microsoft Corp. announced on Tuesday that its fiscal year 2024 fourth-quarter financial results are now available on its Investor Relations website. The earnings press release can be accessed directly at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2024-Q4/press-release-webcast.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
There were two noteworthy issues related to the treatment of political content on our platforms in the past week – one involved a picture of former President Trump after the attempted assassination, which our systems incorrectly applied a fact check label to, and the other involved Meta AI responses about the shooting. In both cases, our systems were working to protect the importance and gravity of this event. And while neither was the result of bias, it was unfortunate and we understand why it could leave people with that impression. That is why we are constantly working to...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a brief titled "Election Integrity Recommendations for Generative AI Developers." The document comes at a critical time as over 80 countries, representing more than half of the world’s population, are set to hold elections in 2024. This year has been dubbed the 'First AI Election' due to the proliferation of generative AI tools that pose significant cybersecurity and information integrity challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of State is hosting the 2024 EducationUSA Forum from July 30 to August 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C., supporting the U.S. government’s commitment to international education. The Forum marks the third anniversary of the issuance of the Joint State of Principles in Support of International Education, which affirmed the U.S. government’s dedication to the exchange of students, researchers, scholars, and educators.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced new bilingual counter-trafficking materials in observance of the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The announcement is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that public awareness and outreach materials for the transportation sector are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Earlier this month, CCIA Europe’s Boniface de Champris moderated a discussion with Prof. Dr. Martin Ebers and Brian Williamson on the challenges surrounding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implementation of the European Union’s new AI Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Summer romance and comedy dominated the Top 10 Lists for the week of July 22. Romantic comedies secured three spots on the English Films List, with "Find Me Falling," starring Harry Connick Jr., leading with 16.1 million views. "A Family Affair," featuring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King, placed seventh with 3.3 million views, while "Anyone But You," starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, re-entered the list at tenth place with 3 million views.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated five individuals and seven entities based in Iran, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Hong Kong for facilitating procurements on behalf of subordinates of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). These designations involve components such as accelerometers and gyroscopes essential to Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, will travel to Fort Liberty, North Carolina from July 30-31, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the results of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This survey highlights how residents in the United States have reported their experiences with mental health conditions, substance use, and treatment pursuits. The report includes estimates by race, ethnicity, and age group, accompanied by two infographics that present data visually.
