News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Chairman Mark Green stated that the House Homeland Security Committee will continue to support the efforts of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) to secure the southern border, in honor of USBP’s 100th anniversary. Green issued the statement in a press release on May 28.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced that 47 individuals connected to the Sinaloa Cartel have been indicted for drug and firearm trafficking. Garland made the statement in a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press release on June 5.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has joined 20 other organizations in a letter to the House Rules Committee, opposing an effort to add a bill to the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill in question would extend copyright coverage to standards even after they are incorporated by reference into a regulation and thus become enforceable law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released the third installment of its "Investing in America" video series, highlighting the role of American-made steel and workers from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, in President Biden's infrastructure projects. The series emphasizes the "Build America, Buy America" provisions within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Apple is set to introduce new features across its suite of services this fall with the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. The updates will include enhancements to Apple Maps, Apple Pay, Apple Music, and Apple Fitness+, among others.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached its highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, marking a 0.8-point increase. However, this still represents the 29th consecutive month below the historical average of 98. Concurrently, the Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest level since November 2020. Twenty-two percent of business owners reported that inflation was their most significant operational problem, unchanged from April.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas), along with 12 fellow Congressmen, stated that the American people should be informed about the "scope of the threat" from an incident involving an attempted breach at Marine Corps Base Quantico by two Jordanian nationals, one of whom is on the terror watch list. The group of legislators made this statement to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a letter dated May 28.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Dr. Garretson, with over 20 years of experience as an emergency physician specializing in pediatric medicine, has been elected to the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees. She began her career in a small group pediatric practice before transitioning to pediatric emergency medicine at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, a regional referral center and level 2 trauma center.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted new policies aimed at expanding health care coverage, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare patients. The policies address gaps in coverage for hearing, vision, and dental services under Medicaid, as well as affordability of Medigap policies for Medicare beneficiaries.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Netflix has announced the production of two new Swedish films, "Trustor" and "Off Track 2." The documentary "Trustor," directed by Karin af Klintberg and Teresa Alldén, explores the infamous Trustor affair, one of Sweden's largest financial scandals.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will participate in a moderated conversation at the TechCrunch Strictly VC event in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2024. Videos of the event will be available the following day on TechCrunch's YouTube channel.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
During a meeting of the Western Governors' Association today, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that the USDA is investing nearly $66 million for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk, protecting water quality, and improving forest health across the nation. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that the Department of Commerce and Rocket Lab, the parent company of SolAero Technologies Corp., have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $23.9 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This proposed investment aims to bolster the supply of space-grade solar cells used in spacecraft and satellites by increasing Rocket Lab’s compound semiconductor production by 50% over the next three years. The project is expected to create over 100 direct manufacturing jobs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
A Kenyan national was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for perpetrating an advance fee and investment scheme that defrauded numerous victims.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a court order mandating KDE Equine LLC, operating as Asmussen Racing Stables, to pay $243,260 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages. This follows an investigation revealing that the company failed to provide overtime wages to 163 grooms and hotwalkers at Churchill Downs and Keeneland racetrack.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Meta Plans to Expand AI Features in Europe
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Office of the Pardon Attorney today released a new version of its application for presidential pardons. This updated form is the result of a year-long collaboration with the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) aimed at making the application more user-friendly and accessible. A pardon can assist those who have completed their federal sentences by providing relief from the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Después de una investigación por parte del Departamento del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos, se han recuperado $120,000 en salarios atrasados y daños para 29 trabajadores de Long Island dedicados a la instalación de aspersores y paisajismo. La acción legal concluyó el 20 de mayo de 2024 con una sentencia por consentimiento contra Brookhaven Irrigation Corp. y su operador Michael Coggins.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with Hawkins County Schools in Tennessee to resolve an investigation into allegations of race-based harassment targeting Black students. The investigation, conducted by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, found that incidents of harassment created a racially hostile environment. These incidents included a mock “slave auction” involving Black students, the repeated use of racial slurs by white students, and a “monkey of the month” campaign...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 10, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP), released a statement on the passing of Rasheed Malik, senior director of Early Childhood Policy at CAP.
