News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $34,403,346 to support environmental and climate justice projects in Alabama and Tennessee. This funding is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, representing the largest single investment in environmental justice to date. The Community Change Grants Program aims to reduce pollution, enhance community climate resilience, and build community capacity through projects informed by stakeholder engagement.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $200 million, which will provide Ukraine with key capabilities such as air defense interceptors, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
NVIDIA today announced significant advancements to Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) at SIGGRAPH, aimed at expanding the adoption of the 3D data interchange framework across robotics, industrial design, and engineering. These enhancements are expected to accelerate developers' capabilities in building highly accurate virtual worlds for AI evolution.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Today, the global tech trade association ITI is urging lawmakers to prioritize authorizing the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The letter to congressional leaders is signed by ITI, Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), and a broad coalition of over 45 industry groups, tech companies, and civil society organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) issued a statement ahead of an anticipated U.S. Senate vote on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Segmentation – identifying which image pixels belong to an object – assists with tasks such as analyzing scientific imagery or editing photos. The original Segment Anything Model (SAM), released last year, inspired new AI-enabled image editing tools in applications like Backdrop and Cutouts on Instagram. SAM has also spurred diverse applications in science, medicine, and various other industries. For instance, SAM has been utilized in marine science to segment sonar images and analyze coral reefs, in satellite imagery analysis for disaster relief, and in the medical field for...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2024
Blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has been notified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will not be recommending an enforcement action against Paxos Trust Company. The SEC had drawn Paxos into its investigation of Binance.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
The Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act allocates $73.735 billion in discretionary funding, marking an increase of $5.2 billion from the previous fiscal year. The bill supports a variety of programs impacting American lives.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
The Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides $98.737 billion in total discretionary funding.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, initiated a Senate Appropriations Committee markup to consider several Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations acts. These include the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Agencies Appropriations Act; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 28, 2024
Maureen Tusty is co-owner and creative director of Sky Films Inc. She has directed and produced documentaries including She Rises Up, The Singing Revolution, Trailblazers: The New Zealand Story, and Sweden Lessons for America.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 28, 2024
Tim Stewart is the president of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association. He was previously chief of staff of the House Natural Resources Committee.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of State will host the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit from July 29 to 31 at Washington, D.C.’s Omni Shoreham Hotel. Established in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States, Secretary of Defense of the United States, Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan, and Defense Minister of Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Ministerial Meeting on Extended Deterrence.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today in Tokyo. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken and Minister Jaishankar affirmed the United States and India’s commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
Secretary Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko met in Tokyo on July 28, 2024, to discuss the ongoing partnership between Japan and the United States. During their opening remarks, both officials highlighted the strength of bilateral relations and their commitment to global cooperation.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Yarkand Massacre, which occurred on July 28, 2014. The incident involved Chinese security forces suppressing peaceful Uyghur protesters in Yarkand, East Turkistan. The massacre serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the Uyghur people under Chinese governance.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 28, 2024
FOREIGN MINISTER KAMIKAWA: (Via interpreter) Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, I am sincerely delighted to welcome you to Tokyo. I am delighted that we are able to hold the Japan-U.S. 2+2 meeting. The official visit by Prime Minister Kishida to the United States in April was a historic visit, elevating the Japan-U.S. alliance to an unprecedented level. The 2+2 meeting this time is an invaluable opportunity to further boost the Japan-U.S. alliance by linking the outcome of the prime minister's visit to concrete actions.
