News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Aaron T. Simmons, 26, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced today to 365 months in prison and a lifetime of supervised release after he pleaded guilty in November 2023 to one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and one count of sex trafficking of a minor.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to keep American families together and streamline a pathway for Dreamers to access waivers related to high-skilled labor visas.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
DOD Spokesperson Robert L. Ditchey II provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted a comment supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding the disclosure of patent settlement agreements.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated a network comprising two individuals and seven entities that provide significant revenue sources for Republika Srpska (RS) President Milorad Dodik and his family. The action targets companies linked to Dodik and his son, Igor Dodik, which have allegedly manipulated government contracts to benefit their business interests.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Oregon Becomes First State to Offer New Free Tax Filing Option Next Year Made Possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that taxpayers received $556,685,001 from a series of auctions held from June 3 to 13, 2024. These auctions were conducted to sell warrants for common stock of 11 publicly traded airlines. The airlines issued these warrants to the Treasury in 2020 and 2021 as partial compensation for financial assistance and loans provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Over the last two years, the Supreme Court's right-wing majority has made significant rulings, including ending affirmative action in higher education, overturning Roe v. Wade, and weakening environmental protections. This trend appears to continue as the court is set to make decisions that could further strip rights and protections from Americans, empower corporate interests, and challenge the rule of law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Coalition for the American Dream, an organization comprising businesses, trade associations, and other groups representing major sectors of the U.S. economy, has released a statement in response to President Biden's recent immigration announcement.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Justice Department announced today its findings that Utah is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by unnecessarily segregating youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) during the day, instead of helping them find work and spend their days in their communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) led members and committee staff on site visits to view essential mining infrastructure in Wyoming this week.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
From June 10-13, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partnered with the Government of Indonesia under U.S. Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and U.S. Department of Defense Threat Reduction Agency programs to enhance the security and resilience of the international maritime transportation system. This reflects a joint commitment by both nations to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration and protect maritime critical infrastructure from malicious cyber intrusions and cyber-attacks under an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden announced new affirmative measures aimed at addressing the United States' immigration system. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement in response to the announcement.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final Explanation of Significant Differences detailing changes to the cleanup plan for the Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund site in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
WASHINGTON - Adrianne Todman, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), issued a statement on the Juneteenth national holiday.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
On June 18, 2024, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen addressed a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, alongside representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to announce new measures against the opioid crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced an agreement with the State of Iowa to enforce federal disability rights laws. This action follows a complaint filed by Garret Frey, who alleged that Iowa failed to provide him with the necessary 24-hour home-based support and services, thereby violating his rights.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. – TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, announced Rose Feliciano as Executive Director for Washington and the Northwest Region. Based in Seattle, Feliciano will oversee TechNet’s state advocacy in Washington state, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota. Her first day with TechNet will be June 24.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Justice Department announced today its findings that Alaska violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide an accessible ballot for in-person voting, selecting inaccessible polling places for federal, state, and local elections, and maintaining an inaccessible elections website. The ADA mandates that states' voting services, programs, and activities be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed statements of interest in federal courts in Ohio and Alabama to promote the correct and uniform interpretation of voting laws protecting the rights of voters with disabilities. These statements are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the voting rights of all individuals, including those with disabilities, are safeguarded.
