News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
On June 11 and 12, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki and senior FinCEN leaders traveled to Arizona for beneficial ownership reporting outreach events and a counter-fentanyl FinCEN Exchange.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A Blaine resident, Oleg Petrashov, has conceded guilt to charges related to a hoax involving mailed powders.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has initiated a campaign to scrutinize the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. According to CAP, Project 2025 is described as an "authoritarian playbook" aimed at dismantling the system of checks and balances integral to American democracy, potentially leading to policies that could negatively impact all Americans. CAP intends to use its policy and communications resources to inform the public about the potential effects of Project 2025 and argue that it represents a significant departure from foundational national values.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. This multi-year agreement grants Netflix a first look at all Higher Ground's film and television projects.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed approval for the recent Supreme Court decision that maintains access to mifepristone, a medication used in reproductive care. The ruling comes amid ongoing debates and legal challenges concerning the drug's availability.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that mifepristone, a drug used in a two-step regimen for medication abortion, will remain accessible. The justices unanimously determined that anti-abortion plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) actions, reversing a prior ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, convicted a Nigerian national today for operating a business email compromise scheme targeting victims in the United States and elsewhere.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish new residency programs in rural communities. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced these awards during a visit to a rural health clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Supreme Court ruled today in Starbucks Corp. v. M. Kathleen McKinney, vacating the judgment of the Sixth Circuit which had endorsed a relaxed standard for injunctions sought by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to halt business activities. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, filed an amicus brief in support of this outcome.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding to support coastal and Great Lakes communities in their efforts to protect beachgoers' health. The funds will aid states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Supreme Court, focusing on the legal procedures of standing, today upheld in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) actions in 2016 and 2021 to drop virtually all safety precautions for obtaining and using chemical abortion drugs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced the findings of the Justice Department’s civil rights investigation into the Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix. The investigation revealed a pattern or practice of conduct violating the First, Fourth, and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, as well as violations of the Safe Streets Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A Minnesota man was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Based on the defendant’s cooperation, the government asked the court to give the defendant credit for providing substantial assistance.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to participate in the U.S.-Armenia Local Government Forum on Democracy and to meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. This visit reflects the intention to further strengthen bilateral ties with the Armenian people.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened an oversight hearing today to address significant gaps in data collection that hinder effective and coordinated federal policy for U.S. territories. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) commented on the issue, stating, "Data gaps make it challenging to efficiently plan and implement policy. Inaccurate or unavailable data increases the risk of government waste. It also creates barriers for local communities from accessing critical federal programs and opportunities. Quality and robust data, on the other hand,...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The American Psychological Association (APA) has commended the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to maintain the availability of a drug frequently used for medical abortions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new guidance aimed at mitigating the impacts of extreme heat for nearly 1.6 million residents in public housing, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as older Americans, infants and young children, and individuals with chronic medical conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today the arrest of Ruthia He, founder and CEO of Done Global Inc., and David Brody, clinical president of Done Health P.C., in connection with a scheme to distribute Adderall over the internet and commit health care fraud. The arrests took place in Los Angeles and San Rafael, California, respectively.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Armenia became the 43rd signatory to the Artemis Accords yesterday at a ceremony held at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to outline a practical set of principles for guiding the exploration and use of outer space.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at helping coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers. This funding will support states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Connecticut is set to receive $206,000 from this program.
