News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
DEA Agent Colin Dickey, head of DEA operations for the St. Louis Division, stated that the influence of cartels cannot be "underestimated" in response to the Missouri indictment of 29 individuals involved in drug trafficking operations. Dickey made the statement in a DEA press release on June 7.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) of the House Homeland Security Committee stated that President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have "every tool" needed to end the border crisis but refuse to implement programs to de-incentivize illegal immigration. Green issued this statement in a press release on June 4 following the President’s executive order regarding new asylum rules for migrants.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The United States has issued a strong condemnation of recent detentions carried out by the Houthis involving United Nations, diplomatic, and non-governmental organization staff. The U.S. has also criticized the Houthis' attempts to disseminate disinformation about the role of detained current and former local staff from the U.S. mission through televised forced and fake confessions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened today to consider its Fiscal Year 2025 bill. The measure received approval from the Subcommittee.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act with a vote of 31 to 26. This legislation proposes significant funding reductions compared to both the President’s Budget and the Fiscal Year 2024 enacted levels.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the award of the second option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization, focusing on improved fiscal and performance accountability.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Today, at a National Press Club event, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) representatives discussed a CTA study that examines how the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) affects consumer technology companies importing into the United States and sourcing globally, and what best practices can help the industry.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
An Indiana man was sentenced today to three years in prison for his role in an international advance-fee scheme orchestrated from Nigeria that defrauded victims worldwide of over $5.6 million.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed drinking water sampling in wildfire-impacted areas of Lahaina, Hawaii. This effort is a critical step towards aiding the County of Maui in restoring drinking water services to the community.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Netflix has announced that the season finale of "Élite" will premiere on July 26th. The new eight-episode season promises to be filled with secrets, rivalries, corruption, and excess, maintaining the distinctive style of the series.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of $315,000 to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs at New York's coastal and Great Lakes beaches. This funding aims to protect the health of beachgoers by ensuring clean and safe waters.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has awarded 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million to U.S. colleges and universities through the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met virtually with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) yesterday. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo emphasized the Department of Commerce's role in addressing supply chain resilience and economic security challenges. She highlighted the importance of leveraging the Department’s Supply Chain Center to preemptively address supply chain issues in collaboration with the private sector and international partners.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Justice Department announced today the repatriation of an additional $156 million in misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds to Malaysia, bringing the total returned by the department to approximately $1.4 billion.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, June 13, the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at supporting coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting beachgoers' health. This funding will assist states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that nearly one million people have signed on in support of Stand With Crypto, a nonprofit advocating for clear regulations in the digital asset industry. Armstrong shared his statement in a June 5 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to support coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting the health of beachgoers. This funding will aid states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Rhode Island is set to receive $210,000 from this program.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced up to $500 million in Project NextGen funding. This funding aims to plan and execute multiple Phase 2b clinical trials evaluating novel vaccines administered as a nasal spray or pill to protect against symptomatic COVID-19.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of violation under the Toxic Substances Control Act to ACCEL Schools Ohio LLC, citing asbestos and lead paint concerns at three of its public charter schools. The affected institutions are Youngstown Academy of Excellence in Youngstown, Niles Preparatory Academy in Niles, and STEAM Academy of Warren in Warren.
