News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement to extend warm wishes to Cabo Verde on its 49th year of independence.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement on behalf of the United States Government congratulating the people of Venezuela on their National Day.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
An indictment was unsealed last week in Boston charging Christy Parker, 26; Alexander Smalls, 25; Cory Primo, 42; Avvani Jeffers, 22; Tre’sean Reid, 21; and Tyreik Reid, 20, with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and other related charges.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently released reports for 124 facilities inspected in the New Mexico Permian Basin area in April. Fourteen EPA inspectors and five NMED inspectors participated in these joint inspections, finding that 75 of the facilities—60 percent—had emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and could face penalties and other enforcement actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA). VOCs contribute to ozone formation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, lung infections,...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The Canadian government has enacted a digital services tax (DST) through an Order in Council, following the passage of Bill C-59 by Canada's Parliament. This procedural move formally activates the DST, which had been law but not yet implemented. Companies are awaiting further details on retroactivity and compliance requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with new UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on July 5, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Secretary Lammy on his appointment.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
The United States has extended congratulations to Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on his re-election for a second term as President of Mauritania. In a statement issued by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on July 5, 2024, the U.S. commended the commitment and determination displayed by Mauritanians in exercising their right to vote and engaging in the electoral process.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement congratulating the Government of Algeria and its people on their Independence Day.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Kangle Jiang, a 22-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison by the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer is set to travel to Djibouti and Ethiopia, according to a media note from the Office of the Spokesperson dated July 5, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Foreign Minister Lamola
By Federal Newswire | Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Elias delivered remarks at the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy under the auspices of UN Trade and Development. Elias emphasized the importance of international engagement in advancing enforcement practices, noting that while individual nations enforce their own laws independently, they often respond to similar trends in technology and economic structures.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland to obtain the audio tapes of Robert Hur's interview with President Biden.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
J.W. Verret, an associate professor of law at George Mason University, stated that a federal judge's dismissal of several U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims against Binance is a positive development for the cryptocurrency industry. Verret shared his statement during an interview with Federal Newswire on July 2.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
São Paulo, July 4, 2024 - Netflix will premiere the reunion episode of "Love is Blind: Brazil - A Fresh Start" on July 10. This fourth season reunion promises to reveal developments after participants exchanged their vows or decided to part ways at the altar.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with former South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor yesterday. He expressed appreciation for their collaboration during her tenure, which included working together on global peace and security, expanding bilateral trade, advancing shared health goals, and supporting renewable energy sources to address climate change and provide reliable power.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) marks the 15th anniversary of the July 5, 2009, unrest in Ürümchi and calls on China to publicly report on the steps taken to implement recommendations made by United Nations bodies and experts.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 4, 2024
U.S. Trustee Program Director Tara Twomey addressed the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ Annual Seminar on July 4, 2024. In her remarks, Twomey emphasized the significance of fresh starts and new beginnings, drawing parallels between the historical context of American independence and the principles underlying bankruptcy law.
