News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 15, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced that the Department of Justice successfully executed an operation aimed at disrupting the Sinaloa Cartel’s American drug distribution network. He made this statement in a press release on June 5.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman said that by becoming more interdependent with the Chinese economy, U.S. funds are supporting terrorism, because the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sends money to Iran. He shared his statement on the social media platform X in May.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Joshua Meltzer, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that the U.S. needs to collaborate more closely with Canada and Mexico on trade and investment restrictions with China to effectively "de-risk" the U.S.-China economic relationship. Meltzer shared his views in a June 7 commentary.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the inclusion of three new cancer types in the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure under the PACT Act. This move aligns with the Biden-Harris administration’s Unity Agenda and the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative, aiming to support Veterans nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
New Federal Trade Commission data reveals that government impersonation scammers are targeting consumers for payments in cash, with the amount of cash reported lost to these scams nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and is committed to countering the transnational components of violent white supremacy.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its statutory authority by classifying bump stocks as machine guns. This decision has sparked reactions from various quarters, including Nick Wilson, senior director for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The G7 took an important step today by recognizing the urgent need to create resilient and nutritious food systems that feed growing populations in the face of climate change. Through the Apulia Food Security Initiative, the G7 is endorsing the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) and integrating soil health and crop diversity practices into agricultural policies, programs, and development activities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Tip the Scale LLC, a company based in Tacoma, Washington, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for making false declarations regarding the species and harvest location of timber used in wooden cabinets and vanities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling has published a final rule detailing housing counselor certification requirements for counseling conducted in connection with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) and the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) programs. These housing counseling programs aim to enhance financial literacy, particularly for low- and moderate-income families, ensuring potential homebuyers are prepared for long-term success and helping renters avoid eviction.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The United States and the Republic of Türkiye today imposed terrorist designations on three individuals with links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). These designations are the result of close counterterrorism coordination between the United States and Türkiye. Under their respective domestic authorities, both countries are taking action against Adam Khamirzaev, Muhammadyusuf Alisher Ogli Mirzoev, and Muhammad Ibrohimjon Niyazov.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of State hosted more than 150 business and community leaders from 49 countries in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Professional Fellows Congress from June 11-13, 2024. The event was themed “The Exchange Effect: Creating Global Leadership in an Uncertain World” and served as a capstone for the Professional Fellows Program, which aims to advance good governance, economic empowerment, and civic engagement between Americans and citizens of other countries.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an informal community meeting on Thursday, June 20, to discuss the cleanup progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund site in Muskegon, Michigan. The meeting aims to provide updates and gather community input on future actions and the potential formation of a community advisory group.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has announced $31.4 million in funding opportunities aimed at improving behavioral health for racial and ethnic minorities, other underserved populations, substance use treatment and recovery, and the integration of primary and behavioral health care.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Yesterday, following the official reopening of the Port of Baltimore, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard convened a meeting with businesses and supply chain industry partners to discuss progress in restoring business to the port. On March 26, vessel traffic was suspended due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the allocation of $50 million to 141 awardees across 40 states and Puerto Rico through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program). This initiative aims to support 177 agricultural operations and over 11,000 workers, enhancing the resilience of the U.S. food supply chain by addressing labor challenges and instability, strengthening protections for farmworkers, and expanding legal pathways for labor migration.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a reminder to emergency responders, recovery workers, and residents in areas recently affected by intense rainfall to exercise caution and protect themselves from hazards during flood cleanup efforts.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made several nominations for high-ranking military positions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project filed a motion on Friday in Delaware against the Department of Justice (DOJ) for records related to the Hunter Biden investigation. The motion aims to compel the production of records that clarify the scope of the DOJ's examination of whether Hunter Biden violated the Mann Act, a 1910 law prohibiting the transportation of prostitutes across state lines, and whether the DOJ fulfilled its obligations under federal law to Hunter Biden’s alleged victims.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
Seniors and other Medicare enrollees have begun to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). However, Project 2025, a plan published by a far-right think tank last year, could put those cost savings in jeopardy. Project 2025 calls for repealing the IRA, reversing legislation that has helped lower the cost of prescription drugs. A new Center for American Progress column explains how if Project 2025 is implemented, it could lead to higher out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, affecting millions of Medicare enrollees.
