News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Bruce A. Scott, M.D., an otolaryngologist from Kentucky, was sworn in as the 179th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Scott's inauguration marks the transition of the office from Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H., an anesthesiologist from Wisconsin. Following his presidential term, Dr. Ehrenfeld now serves as the AMA immediate past president.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions on four individuals linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), including members of an ISIS-associated human smuggling network. These actions were taken in close coordination with the Government of Türkiye, which is also taking domestic action against this network.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met today with former Finnish president and EU Special Advisor Sauli Niinistö. They underscored the importance of increased U.S.-EU cooperation in confronting today’s global challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to transatlantic security and support for Ukraine against Russia’s aggression. The Deputy Secretary and Niinistö also discussed opportunities for EU-NATO collaboration to enhance European civilian and defense preparedness and resilience.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Acting Secretary Todman speaks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to lower housing costs and expand economic opportunity
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Many of the data privacy laws enacted in recent years fall short of the standards set by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws are often diluted versions of previous legislation, incorporating only the least stringent elements.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Netflix has announced the release date for the third season of "Sweet Home," set to premiere on July 19. The series, which has garnered a global fanbase since its debut, will conclude with this season.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
At a meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council on Wednesday, June 12, 17 federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department, reviewed a decade of expanded efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These efforts span enforcement, public education, training, interagency collaboration, research, and support for older adults.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new policies aimed at protecting patients and addressing health equity. These include measures to make prescriptions more affordable for Medicare Advantage patients, support for medical-legal partnerships, opposition to restrictive in-vitro fertilization (IVF) legislation, and guidelines on the ethical use of de-identified patient data.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
NVIDIA today announced it will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders online on Thursday, June 26, at 9 a.m. PT. The meeting will take place virtually at http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NVDA2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Netflix showcased an array of new animated projects at the Annecy Film Festival, continuing its strong presence in the animation industry. This follows their recent event in Los Angeles, "Next on Netflix: Animation." Over the past five years, Netflix has earned multiple accolades for its animated features, including eight Oscar nominations and one win for Guillermo del Toro’s "Pinocchio," four BAFTA nominations with two wins for "Klaus" and "Pinocchio," and numerous Annie Awards.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
On June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” This initiative is part of President Biden’s comprehensive approach to address climate change, enhance food security, promote environmental justice, and support a circular economy.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a new regulatory initiative aimed at closing a significant tax loophole used by large, complex partnerships. This measure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure wealthy individuals, complex partnerships, and large corporations pay their owed taxes.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that the United States has formally notified the Russian Federation to confirm the suspension of specific provisions of the 1992 Tax Convention between the two nations. The affected sections include Paragraph 4 of Article 1 and Articles 5-21 and 23, as well as the operation of its accompanying Protocol.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
A federal jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, convicted a man of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, and receiving military-type training from ISIS. The organization is designated as a foreign terrorist group.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Over the past decade, syphilis rates and case numbers in the U.S. have increased across all populations. In response to this surge, HHS formed the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force led by HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the White House have announced the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. This initiative is part of President Biden’s comprehensive approach to addressing climate change, food security, environmental justice, and promoting a circular economy.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
On Women Veterans Recognition Day, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that more than 53,000 women veterans enrolled in VA health care between May 2023 and May 2024. This marks a 20% increase over the previous year and represents the largest enrollment year for women veterans on record.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today released a statement at the conclusion of the G7 Summit:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
NFIB’s Jeff Brabant Discusses Top Issues Impacting Small Businesses on Scripps News Live
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the lineup of U.S. Cabinet members and senior White House officials who will speak at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The event is scheduled to take place from June 23 to 26 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
