News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 13, 2024
Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County, Arizona, stated that Mexican drug cartels are "alive and active" in U.S. communities, generating billions of dollars from drug, human, and sex trafficking. Dannels made his statement in a documentary titled "What's Behind the Biden Border Crisis," shared on X by Steve Cortes on May 30.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Former Navy SEAL and media personality Shawn Ryan stated that 100,000 minors are "unaccounted for in the U.S." and are allegedly being exploited by cartels. Ryan made this statement in a post on X quoting his podcast guest Sheriff Mark Lamb on July 1.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Internet personality and entrepreneur Mario Nawfal stated that Mexican cartels are expanding their operations to include "controlling internet access" and using extortion in the food industry in Mexico. Nawfal made the statement on X on July 8.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stated that Americans should be alarmed by President Biden's intention to veto a bill aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting. Johnson made this statement in a post on X on July 8.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw of Texas stated that Mexican cartels are controlling the United States border, and law enforcement "needs additional resources" to protect the country from violence. Crenshaw made the statement on June 12 on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The Digital Chamber announced its filing of an amicus brief in the case of Custodia Bank, Inc. v. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, stating that they filed "to advocate for the fair treatment of state-chartered financial institutions, particularly those integrating digital assets with traditional banking systems." The announcement came in a July 8 blog post.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report titled "GARM's Harm: How the World's Biggest Brands Seek to Control Online Speech." This report outlines how large corporations, advertising agencies, and industry associations through the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and its Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) initiative have engaged in boycotts and coordinated actions to demonetize platforms, podcasts, news outlets, and other content deemed unfavorable by GARM and its members.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee considered and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 31 to 26.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for the state of Texas to address the health impacts of recent severe weather. The declaration follows President Biden’s emergency declaration and gives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), health care providers, and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) will host its second meeting of the year from July 14-17, 2024, in Nigeria. This marks the first PAC-ADE trip to the African continent. Members of the Advisory Council will convene in Lagos and Abuja, where they will meet with government, civil society, and private-sector partners to discuss diaspora-led investments in education, entrepreneurship, health, technology, youth and women empowerment, and the creative industries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
During the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the United States collaborated with UN Member States to address pressing human rights concerns and uphold universal values and principles foundational to the UN system. The U.S. emphasized its commitment to promoting human rights universality by addressing discrimination, inequity, and inequality.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, this week to address the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF) and to convene a high-level meeting with European partners on stopping the illicit flow of sensitive technology to foreign adversaries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will commence a 30-day public comment period on July 15, 2024, regarding proposed revisions to the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site cleanup plan. The revisions include repairing the existing slurry wall around the former plant site and eliminating the need to extend a collection system around monitoring well 19.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
ACT | The App Association today released a statement from President Morgan Reed following the introduction of the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act by Senators Chris Coons, Todd Young, John Hickenlooper, and Deb Fischer on July 9, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a series of actions today aimed at addressing concerns about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors. The measures are intended to ensure that the franchise business model remains an opportunity for honest small business owners.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The Justice Department's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (State CT) co-hosted the third annual meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF) in The Hague on July 10 and 11. This event aimed to enhance international cooperation in countering racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Federal workplace safety inspectors have cited an Illinois construction contractor for exposing employees to falls from elevation, the leading cause of injury and death in the industry. The violations occurred during residential framing work at four subdivisions under construction in Mahomet and Savoy in January, March, and May 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Public interest groups have raised concerns that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could be taking further steps to address data privacy issues.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Washington D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a request for information seeking public input on expanding protections for key areas in the Western Arctic, encompassing over 23 million acres of public lands in Alaska. This initiative builds on the administration’s previous actions to conserve more than 13 million acres of America's Western Arctic.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
