News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided an update on the U.S. Department of Defense's support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. – TechNet, the national bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ahead of its hearing on privacy and artificial intelligence. The following statement is attributed to President and CEO Linda Moore:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
On Thursday, July 11, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks delivered closing remarks via video teleconference at the 29th Council of Governors plenary meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The session included participation from Council Co-Chairs Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Governor Phil Scott of Vermont; Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo; White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall; Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for States and...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stated that the Treasury Department should use its newly expanded authority to block the CCP-linked firm Gotion from purchasing land to build an electric vehicle plant in Michigan. Moolenaar shared his statement in a July 8 press release.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Daniel Hill, a research assistant at RAND, and Rebecca Lucas, a senior analyst at RAND, stated that NATO members should coordinate the production and supply of critical raw materials (CRM) such as cobalt and lithium to counter China’s dominance. They shared their statement on June 25 in a commentary on RAND’s website.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
BRIDGEPORT, CT – An Easton concrete and earthwork contractor could have prevented an employee from suffering fatal injuries in a December 2023 trench collapse at a New Canaan work site but failed to follow federal safety standards for excavations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The United States has announced sanctions on three Israeli individuals and five entities linked to acts of violence against civilians in the West Bank. This action aligns with the U.S.'s consistent opposition to activities that undermine stability and peace prospects for both Israelis and Palestinians.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a statement following the Washington Summit Declaration issued by NATO allies condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
A Long Island fisherman was sentenced to 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release for his involvement in a fisheries fraud conspiracy linked to his tenure as captain of the trawler New Age from 2014 to 2017. Christopher Winkler, from Montauk, was convicted by a jury in October 2023 on charges including one count of federal criminal conspiracy, two counts of mail fraud, and two counts of obstruction of justice.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment of $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states—Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia—to electric vehicle (EV) production. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and aims to create and retain thousands of union jobs while supporting American auto communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the allocation of $4.5 million to establish three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs across the country. These new hubs aim to advance food and nutrition security and help prevent diet-related chronic diseases, particularly in historically underserved communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. ha anunciado que su Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional ha llegado a un acuerdo corporativo con Dollar General y sus filiales minoristas para realizar mejoras significativas en la seguridad del lugar de trabajo en las tiendas de todo el país.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs have requested a classified briefing from the Biden administration. The chairmen expressed concerns that without robust protections, sensitive U.S.-origin technology transferred as part of the Microsoft-G42 partnership could end up in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. However, differences among individuals remain stable over time—people who are more narcissistic than their peers as children tend to remain that way as adults, the study found.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Netflix has announced the release date for the second part of "The Platform" universe, one of its most popular Spanish films. The sequel, starring Milena Smit and Hovik Keuchkerian, will be available on the streaming service starting October 4th.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reached a corporate-wide settlement with Dollar General and its retail subsidiaries to implement significant workplace safety improvements across stores nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration has announced the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships to date, with the Department of Labor awarding over $244 million through two grant programs. These funds aim to modernize, diversify, and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system in growing U.S. industries.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued updated recommendations under the Clean Water Act for contaminants that states, Tribes, and territories should consider monitoring in locally caught freshwater fish. For the first time, several per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) have been added to the contaminant list alongside lead, three cyanotoxins, a flame retardant, and amphetamine. This recommendation to monitor twelve PFAS fulfills a key commitment in Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and aims to protect communities from exposure to these...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Tren de Aragua, a Venezuela-based transnational criminal organization. The group is involved in various criminal activities across the Western Hemisphere, including human smuggling and trafficking, gender-based violence, money laundering, and illicit drug trafficking.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. — As policymakers globally strive to reduce carbon emissions, attention is turning to concrete, the second-most widely used material after water. The cement and concrete industry significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
