News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at the DOJ Pride 30th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony on June 17, 2024. In his speech, Mizer highlighted the Department of Justice's ongoing commitment to protecting civil rights, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos convened at the State Department, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Cyprus relations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Adobe and two of its executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for allegedly deceiving consumers by hiding early termination fees for its most popular subscription plan and making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The Department of State has designated Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and its Secretary General, Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. HAAA is an Iraq-based militia group aligned with Iran and is part of the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI)," a coalition that includes several Iran-aligned terrorist organizations such as Kata’ib Hizballah, Harakat al-Nujaba, and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada. These groups have been responsible for multiple attacks on Global Coalition forces in Iraq and Syria.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) entering into resolution agreements with the University of Michigan and the City University of New York concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The United States has expressed its support for the Philippines and condemned what it described as "escalatory and irresponsible actions" by the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea. The condemnation follows an incident on June 17, where PRC vessels allegedly obstructed the lawful delivery of humanitarian supplies to Philippine service members stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution agreement with the University of Michigan to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of discrimination or harassment, including those based on shared Jewish ancestry and shared Palestinian or Muslim ancestry.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted an amicus brief in the case of Doe v. Grinder, currently before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case examines the interplay between Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which offers protections to interactive computer services (ICSs), and product liability claims against these services.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the DOJ Pride 30th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony on June 17, 2024. Her speech highlighted the significant contributions of DOJ Pride members over the past three decades.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a mass pardon for over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions. Akua Amaning, director for Criminal Justice Reform at the Center for American Progress, responded to this decision with the following statement:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
Special Representative for International Labor Affairs Fay Rodríguez and USAID Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub and Inclusive Development Hub Deputy Assistant Administrator Bama Athreya will travel to the Dominican Republic from June 16-20. The purpose of their visit is to discuss President Biden’s Memorandum on Advancing Workers’ Rights, Empowerment, and High Labor Standards Globally. They will emphasize the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace with government officials, trade unions, employer representatives, and civil society organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
On behalf of the United States, warm wishes are extended for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage, returning pilgrims are wished a Hajj Mabroor.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
AMSTERDAM — June 17, 2024 — On Monday at HLTH Europe, the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), a consortium of healthcare leaders, announced its expansion to Europe. The objective is to help organizations in the region operationalize responsible AI through technology-based guardrails. European TRAIN includes Erasmus MC (the Netherlands), HUS Helsinki University Hospital (Finland), Sahlgrenska University Hospital (Sweden), Skåne University Hospital (Sweden), Universita Vita-Salute San Raffaele (Italy), and University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands). Microsoft...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
Last week, the United States Government participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, Germany. The conference convened over 1,500 representatives from governments, businesses, and civil society to mobilize support for the recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization of Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
As the sacred day of Eid al-Adha approaches, Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) highlights the ongoing genocide suffered by Uyghur Muslims in East Turkistan. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) institutionalized Islamophobia and criminalization of every Islamic practice have stripped Uyghurs of their ability to celebrate this significant religious holiday. CFU urgently calls upon the international community to advocate for the religious freedoms and human rights of the Uyghur people.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
Netflix has renewed "The Great Indian Kapil Show" for a second season. Following significant success and audience appreciation, this renewal highlights Netflix's dedication to delivering quality family entertainment. The ongoing season featured a variety of guests, including Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and his family, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Ed Sheeran, and other notable figures from the entertainment industry. The finale is scheduled for June 22.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma and President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan inaugurated the U.S.-Armenia Local Democracy Forum on June 17 in Yerevan, Armenia. This inaugural event brought together U.S. and Armenian mayors along with regional, state, and provincial leaders for a two-day discussion on local leadership in a democratic context.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 16, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart will travel to Prague, Czechia, from June 17-18. During her visit, Assistant Secretary Stewart will attend the 7th Prague Space Security Conference, organized by the Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI). She will speak on a panel focused on securing the stability of the space domain.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla, and to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the occasion of His Majesty’s official birthday.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 15, 2024
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on June 15, 2024, marking the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
