News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke addressed the National Bar Association's Junius W. Williams Luncheon, reflecting on the significant contributions of Black lawyers in advancing civil rights throughout history. She acknowledged the NBA's pivotal role, stating, "The NBA has an enviable track record of leadership in civil rights."
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
The United States Department of Defense and Singapore Ministry of Defence have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to enhance cooperation in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The SOI was signed by Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the U.S., and BG Yew Chee Leung, MINDEF's Deputy Secretary (Technology).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
WASHINGTON – The United States and Australia hosted the Pacific Banking Forum from July 8-9 in Brisbane, Australia, to address the urgent issue of 'de-risking' and the decline of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) in the Pacific. Initiated by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Forum gathered Pacific Island Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, regulators, international financial institutions (IFIs), multilateral development banks, policymakers, Financial Intelligence Units, and commercial banks. Senior officials from the U.S., Australia,...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
J.W. Verret, a law and forensic accounting professor at George Mason University, stated that it is challenging for criminal organizations to use cryptocurrency due to the anti-money laundering (AML) programs in place on crypto exchanges. These programs pose a barrier to converting crypto into fiat currency. Verret shared his statement with Federal Newswire on July 2.
By A. K. Howerter | Jul 15, 2024
Paul Taylor, an attorney and fellow at George Mason University’s National Security Institute (NSI), stated that adversaries such as China can engage in third-party litigation funding (TPLF) to influence lawsuits in sensitive industries, which could have national security implications. Taylor shared his statement during a June 12 hearing about the impact of foreign TPLF on the U.S. intellectual property system.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released revised grades for some schools assessed in its Campus Antisemitism Report Card. The initiative evaluates the climate and administrative policies addressing antisemitism on college campuses.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
An annual Anti-Defamation League (ADL) survey has found that 56% of Americans experience online hate or harassment in their lifetimes. This rate, the highest since 2020, confirms an upward trend.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a resolution calling for Nigeria to release Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan. Nigeria has detained Gambaryan, also a former federal agent, since February.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 14, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of France as you celebrate Bastille Day.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 14, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell will travel to Ghana, Gabon, Senegal, and the United Kingdom from July 14 to July 19.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier today.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has issued a statement regarding the release of the Independent Review Panel's report on the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt against former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The report addresses security failures and provides recommendations for improvements.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas named a bipartisan panel with extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a 45-day independent review. The review will examine the planning for and actions taken by the U.S. Secret Service and state and local authorities before, during, and after the rally, as well as the U.S. Secret...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
After shots were fired at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement condemning the violence.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, following reports of violence at a rally for President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America — and it must never be. I'm relieved that reports indicate former President Trump is safe, and I am praying for him and his family and everyone affected by this appalling incident.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Commissioner Jacob Helberg of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated that "100K+ Americans a year are dying" while drug cartels thrive. Helberg made the statement in a post on X on May 21.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Josh Jacobson, founder of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition, stated that Mexican drug cartels charge migrants $6,000 to attempt crossing the border. If successful but unable to pay, migrants must repay the debt by smuggling drugs or participating in human or sex trafficking. Jacobson made this statement in a documentary titled "What's Behind the Border Crisis," shared and hosted by Steve Cortes in a May 30 post on X.
