News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
Gordon Chang, an attorney and author, expressed his concerns regarding the treatment of Chinese diplomats by the U.S. compared to how China treats American diplomats. Chang shared his statement in a June 26 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2024
J.W. Verret, a law professor and former advisor to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated that it is unprecedented for the SEC to file a lawsuit against a company that petitioned the SEC to use its rulemaking process. Verret shared his statement with Federal Newswire during a July 2 interview.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 7, 2024
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By Federal Newswire | Jul 6, 2024
The United States extends best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 89th birthday. Through his promotion of nonviolence and compassion, as well as his commitment to advancing human rights for all, His Holiness serves as an inspiration for the Tibetan community and many around the world.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement in honor of Solomon Islands National Day, which is celebrated on July 7. In his message, Blinken extended greetings and congratulations on behalf of the people and Government of the United States to the citizens of Solomon Islands.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement congratulating the Union of the Comoros on its forty-ninth anniversary of independence.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 5, 2024
Montana has seen a significant surge in drug trafficking since the Biden Administration's decision to let border protections expire in 2021.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 5, 2024
David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. His latest book is “Tech Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Technology,” coauthored with Robert Atkinson.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the incremental award of $3,750,000 in funding to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for eligible residents in Florida as the state recovers from Hurricane Ian.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Federal aid supports state, tribal, and local recovery for June 2024 Minnesota storms and flooding.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, issued a statement regarding the June 2024 Employment Situation report.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
An Alaska woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to evading taxes on income she earned from the business she operated.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of the United States-Georgia bilateral relationship. As part of that review, the United States will indefinitely postpone this iteration of exercise NOBLE PARTNER in Georgia, originally scheduled for July 25 – August 6, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
S.S. Rajamouli has redefined Indian cinema with his grand storytelling and groundbreaking visual effects, mastering multiple crafts along the way. From creating Baahubali, one of India’s most expensive films, to setting new records and bringing home an Oscar® with RRR, his achievements are limitless. Netflix, Applause Entertainment, and Film Companion Studios partner for an upcoming biographical documentary feature titled Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, which premieres on August 2. Through an immersive journey and interview with Rajamouli, behind-the-scenes footage, and...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
HongJiang Yang, a 68-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China, was sentenced to 30 days in prison by the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands on March 14, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has released its July 2024 Tech Policy Brief, addressing significant technology and internet policy issues in Europe, the U.S., and globally. This edition highlights CDT's perspectives on digital rights impacts and provides updates on various initiatives.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen held a call with United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today, congratulating her on her historic appointment as the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer. Secretary Yellen underscored the significance of the U.S.-UK bilateral relationship.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, the International Service for Human Rights delivered a joint statement at the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council under Item 6: Interactive Dialogue on the adoption of China’s 4th Universal Periodic Review.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released data on consumer submissions regarding air travel for June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023. The number of submissions in 2023 was the highest on record, except for 2020.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has reiterated its call for justice and accountability as the organization commemorates the 15th anniversary of the July 5th Urumchi Massacre. On that day in 2009, thousands of Uyghurs gathered in a peaceful assembly to mourn those killed in the Shaoguan Massacre the previous month. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) responded with lethal force and mass arrests, actions reminiscent of their response during Tiananmen Square protests two decades earlier.
