News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 5, 2024
SINGAPORE – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Singapore’s Minister of Communications and Information Josephine Teo convened a roundtable discussion today with business and tech leaders on artificial intelligence (AI). Both officials emphasized the importance of harnessing AI's full potential while promoting high standards for its responsible design, development, and deployment.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
David Steinberg of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and Yeling Tan, a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Petersen Institute for International Economics (PIIE), stated that economic tariffs on China could "backfire politically" for President Biden. This is because China may start to lean on other nations for international trade, thereby reducing the effectiveness of any future tariffs. The statement was published in a May 30 PIIE blog post.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens announced that agents have arrested 10 members of the Venezuelan gang, "Tren de Aragua," whose "criminal activities" pose a "serious threat." Chief Owens shared his statement in a May 29 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Kristin Ziccarelli, policy analyst at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), stated that the newly elected President of Panama has pledged to close a "dangerous migration route" called the Darien Gap, which is controlled by Mexican cartels. Ziccarelli made her comments in a May 21 AFPI report.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The $62 million project will upgrade the Furnace Creek and Cow Creek water and wastewater systems. The project is expected to begin in 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 CNBC CEO Summit, scheduled to take place at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act proposed by Majority Whip U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.).
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah), along with U.S Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), introduced legislation called the Deterring Economic Aggression Through Retaliation (DETER) Act to curb Chinese aggression towards Taiwan.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Jonathan King, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following a June 7 conviction for conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and distribution of more than 400 grams of fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge John J. McConnell, Jr., sentenced King to 120 months in federal prison and five years of federal supervised release.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Dan Blumenthal is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He served as Senior director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia at the US Department of Defense, and is author of The China Nightmare: The Grand Ambitions of a Decaying State.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Sulmaan Wasif Khan is Denison Chair in history and international relations at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The Rocky Mountain Field Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is on track to set a new record for fentanyl seizures in the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing last year's figures.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released a statement today regarding the House Appropriations Committee’s draft defense funding bill for fiscal year 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
On June 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), announced that Wellston, Ohio, along with five other communities, will receive technical assistance through the Local Foods, Local Places program. This initiative aims to develop local food systems to promote environmental protection, strengthen local economies, and further sustainability goals.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a statement on President Biden’s Proclamation to suspend and limit entry of individuals at the southern border, alongside a joint regulation from the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to discuss a proposal aimed at achieving an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that it is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before May 18, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by June 20, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered an opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to uphold its mission of ensuring national safety, protecting civil rights, and maintaining the rule of law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Secretary Blinken met with UN Secretary-General Guterres today in Washington, DC. The Secretary thanked the Secretary-General for his public support of the proposed deal to reach a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, and end the crisis in Gaza. The Secretary emphasized the importance of the Security Council speaking out to call for implementation of this deal without delay. Both Secretary Blinken and Secretary-General Guterres underscored the imperative of getting humanitarian assistance to people in Gaza and supporting UN efforts to deliver...
