News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has released its Summary of Annual FOIA Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. This summary provides an overview of FOIA activities across the government during the previous fiscal year, examining key statistics in FOIA administration and identifying trends in FOIA processing. Each summary serves as a resource for both agencies and the public to gain an understanding of overall FOIA administration.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
A dual U.S.-Russian citizen pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act by exporting firearm parts, components, and ammunition to Russia without the required authorization.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued new vehicle fuel economy standards projected to save Americans over $23 billion in fuel costs and reduce pollution. These standards align with ongoing energy security efforts dating back to the 1970s, when vehicles averaged about 13 miles per gallon.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
This week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco hosted the fourth convening of the "Justice AI Initiative," which she launched earlier this year to shape the Justice Department’s AI policy. The initiative aims to understand how AI will impact the Department’s mission to uphold the rule of law, ensure national safety, and protect civil rights. The "Justice AI" program brings together stakeholders from civil society, industry, academia, and law enforcement to discuss both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today additional security assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This marks the Biden Administration's fifty-ninth tranche of equipment provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, valued at approximately $225 million, aims to supply Ukraine with essential battlefield capabilities including air defense interceptors, artillery systems and munitions, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has co-sponsored the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act. This legislation aims to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring batteries from six companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), as part of broader efforts to decouple the supply chain from a key geopolitical adversary.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Two individuals were charged this week for their involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that a federal court in Washington, D.C., has entered a settlement prohibiting alcohol addiction treatment company Monument Inc. from misrepresenting its data privacy practices and disclosing its customers’ health information to third parties for advertising purposes. The settlement also mandates the company to implement measures to safeguard its customers’ personal information. Additionally, the court imposed a $2.5 million civil penalty judgment against Monument, which is suspended due to the...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg accepted the Consumer Federation of America (CFA)’s Philip Hart Public Service Award for his dedication to consumer advocacy at CFA’s 52nd Annual Awards Celebration. Past recipients of the award include President Joe Biden, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office’s Hate Crimes Summit on June 7, 2024. Clarke began by expressing gratitude to Attorney General Peter Neronha for his office's commitment to civil rights and public safety in Rhode Island.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of $5,597,824 to the Alliance for the Great Lakes to fund environmental justice projects in underserved and overburdened communities in the Chicago River region of Chicago and Calumet regions of northwest Indiana. This funding is part of EPA’s newly created Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program, enabled by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned members of one of Guyana’s wealthiest families, Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, along with their company, Mohamed’s Enterprise, and a Guyanese government official, Mae Thomas. These sanctions were imposed due to their involvement in public corruption in Guyana. Additionally, OFAC designated two other entities, Hadi’s World and Team Mohamed’s Racing Team, for being owned or controlled by Mohamed’s Enterprise and Azruddin.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
A Georgia attorney and former City of Atlanta police officer was sentenced today to seven years and three months in prison for conspiring to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of approximately $15 million.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister provided remarks at the SuperJTI graduation ceremony for the Tri-State Mining District in Joplin, Missouri, on June 6, 2024. SuperJTI graduates Steven Schiernbeck, Bryan Fetters, Lawrence Haflich, and Patrick Landis were present at the event.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The former president of a Texas energy company was sentenced today to six years and six months in prison for his role in an illegal kickback scheme and a commodities insider trading scheme involving natural gas futures contracts.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to expand offshore wind opportunities and address the climate crisis while creating jobs, the Department of the Interior announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Maryland to support wind energy generation offshore.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
CHAPEL HILL - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing. This transaction involves financing the construction of 54 affordable rental homes at Trinity Court Apartments in Chapel Hill, NC, through a contract with Community Housing Partners of Richmond, Virginia.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Apple is committed to supporting app creators globally and helping them optimize their work for users. Through various online and in-person programs, Apple encourages developers to connect with experts for guidance on their apps and games, exploring the latest Apple tools, technologies, features, and best practices.
