News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics and the Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University will host the 17th Annual FTC Microeconomics Conference on November 14 and 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event aims to gather scholars focused on antitrust, consumer protection, and public policy issues pertinent to the FTC’s mission. The conference will be held in person with a live stream available for remote viewers.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 21, 2024
Glenn Roper is a senior attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation. He previously worked as deputy associate counsel in the White House Counsel's office for President George W. Bush.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 21, 2024
Emails and other documents obtained from the White House and various federal agencies suggest that the Biden Administration is not serious about increasing domestic mining of critical minerals needed for energy production.
By Jamie Tronnes | Jun 21, 2024
Canada has been rocked by reports detailing the extent of Chinese interference across its democratic institutions. China’s capacity to influence Canadian politics and to infiltrate the political elite presents a stark warning that foreign interference is a very real threat, and China will take advantage of unwary Western nations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya on June 21, 2024. The discussion focused on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. The Secretary condemned deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including ongoing arms transfers that violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions, and reaffirmed the vital importance of the ironclad U.S.-ROK alliance in promoting peace, security, and prosperity around the world. Secretary Blinken thanked Foreign Minister Cho for the ROK’s continued support of Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cho also agreed to continue working together to...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, and Derco Aerospace Inc. (Derco), based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have agreed to pay $70 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the Navy for spare parts and materials required for maintaining naval training aircraft.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 26, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to support mine safety training for the nation’s miners. The grants will be awarded as part of MSHA's fiscal year 2024 State Grants program, aimed at providing federally mandated training and re-training for miners working in surface and underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights a pending decision by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that could protect a significant area of public lands in Alaska. Known as “D-1 lands,” this region is crucial for Alaska Native subsistence and for species affected by climate change and habitat loss.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu today in Washington on the occasion of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Odobescu reaffirmed the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russia’s aggression and committed to working together as NATO Allies to strengthen security and energy resilience across the Black Sea region. They also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in combating foreign state information manipulation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Monday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. ET at the U.S. Department of State. He will be joined by Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $250,000 in cash prizes for the winners of the Small Communities — Big Challenges Prize Competition. The competition recognized local governments across five states for their innovative strategies in engaging rural communities to identify and address environmental and public health needs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu convened on June 21, 2024, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at countering foreign state information manipulation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision in United States v. Rahimi that a law protecting domestic violence survivors from gun violence remains constitutional under the Second Amendment. The federal statute, 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), prohibits individuals under an active domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms and has been effective in reducing intimate partner homicide rates by 27 percent.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The United States is determined to protect and preserve the integrity of its information and communication technology from cyber threats. Today, the Department of the Treasury designated 12 executives or senior leaders of AO Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus company.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Romania on countering foreign state information manipulation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $850 million in federal funding for projects aimed at monitoring, measuring, quantifying, and reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mexico’s Foreign Secretary-designate Juan Ramón de la Fuente today to congratulate him on his appointment.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Arkansas residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning May 24, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
