News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
As President Joe Biden’s first term approaches its conclusion, his administration faces the imperative of advancing three key international climate policies to foster a 21st-century clean energy economy and mitigate severe climate change impacts. The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released two reports detailing these priorities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) today launched a global challenge aimed at advancing scientific research to address nutrition security, climate change impacts, and equity for underserved communities. The “Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs” Innovation Challenge will fund transdisciplinary teams led by early-career scientists to catalyze new discoveries and transformative research addressing critical societal challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
One hundred and eight former federal agents and prosecutors are urging the State Department to "step up its efforts" in securing the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a former federal agent who has been detained by the Nigerian government since February 26. The former agents and prosecutors shared their statement in a June 6 letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
A new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) indicates a historic decline in gun violence for the second consecutive year. The study, covering data up to April 30, 2024, suggests that early trends often predict annual outcomes. It examines gun violence trends in the 100 most populous cities and all 50 states.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. This action targets seafood, aluminum, and footwear sectors integral to Xinjiang's economy and aims to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S. market.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The Attorneys General of Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Washington have joined the civil antitrust lawsuit brought by the Justice Department, 15 states, and the District of Columbia against Apple. The suit, originally filed in March, alleges that Apple has monopolized multiple smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The expanded group of plaintiffs has filed an amended complaint in the District of New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON—Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America, released a statement in response to House Democrats’ “Stop Project 2025 Task Force” launched this morning.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Senior officials from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice convened today to mark the third anniversary of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), a national effort aimed at investigating and prosecuting human smuggling at the southern border. The meeting, attended by senior leaders from various departments, highlighted JTFA's expansion into Colombia and Panama to address human smuggling in the Darién region.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The upcoming months will feature several major international sporting events, including the Men’s UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany and the Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Athletes and fans worldwide will use various apps to connect during these events. While most interactions are expected to be positive, there is a likelihood of abusive behavior. In response, multiple protections have been implemented across these platforms to safeguard users.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting its annual Fly-In on Capitol Hill this week, with events scheduled for June 11-12. Small business owners from across the country have traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in advocacy programs and meet with lawmakers to discuss critical issues impacting their operations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) today released a framework for the 2024 Farm Bill.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced updates today to assist eligible Veterans, active-duty Service members, and surviving spouses using VA-guaranteed home loan benefits in remaining competitive in the housing market. The update allows these individuals to pay for certain real estate buyer-broker fees when purchasing a home.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The Justice Department announced today a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York State Court System, Office of Court Administration (OCA), to improve access to the Rockland County, New York, Drug Treatment Court for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). The department enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin by recipients of federal financial assistance. Prohibited discrimination may include a failure to provide meaningful language access.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Today, the global tech trade association ITI, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and the Federal IPv6 Task Force convened leading experts from the U.S. government and tech industry for a day-long summit focused on government IT modernization. The event covered how AI, cybersecurity, advanced computing, the next generation of internet, and other emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve government efficiency, bolster innovation, enhance government services, and foster public-private collaboration.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Andersen’s Sales and Salvage Inc., located at 1490 E 8th St., Greeley, Colorado, regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act related to refrigerant releases. The consent agreement and final order require the company to pay a $195,000 penalty for these infractions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visited Las Vegas today to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s progress in meeting President Biden’s clean energy goals. She joined Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Director Jon Raby to announce the completion of the final environmental analysis of the proposed Greenlink West Transmission Project. This project involves transmission lines connecting Reno and Las Vegas, aiming to deliver clean energy from the Nevada desert to the Western electric grid. If completed, it could transmit up to 4 gigawatts of...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
A federal jury in Delaware has convicted Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, on all three counts related to federal gun crimes. The charges stem from an incident in 2018 when he lied about his drug addiction while purchasing a firearm.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party appeared on the Federal Newswire's "China Desk" podcast with host Steve Yates in a new episode released today. During the discussion, Chairman Moolenaar addressed his leadership of the Select Committee and outlined his congressional priorities to counteract the Chinese Communist Party's global ambitions, including issues related to fentanyl, supply chains, and trade.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a new policy aimed at increasing diversity in clinical trials and research to improve health outcomes. This policy urges the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require drug and device sponsors to develop actionable clinical trial diversity action plans that include women and Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) populations. Additionally, it supports the FDA's efforts to condition drug and device approvals on post-marketing studies evaluating efficacy and safety for these groups when they were not adequately represented in...
