News from March 2024
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, expressed the importance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Murray stated, "This bill honors the sacred obligation we have to take care of our veterans when they come home by fully funding veterans’ medical care and benefits and delivering essential resources VA needs to operate. Of critical importance to me, we make record investments in women...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
President Biden has directed the United States to probe the national security threats posed by Chinese-manufactured 'smart cars'. The administration suspects that these vehicles, produced in China, possess the ability to extract sensitive information from American drivers.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The residents of Gaza have received humanitarian aid, as stated in a social media post by U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on platform X. The assistance involved the U.S. military conducting an airdrop of food supplies in Gaza.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a new office aimed at guiding rural and agricultural communities towards economic opportunities. The initiative is designed to enhance the vitality of these communities and small towns, while also bolstering environmental stewardship.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has imposed a fine of $438,625 on a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility in Alabama for violations related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The fine pertains to back wages owed after two workers were dismissed following their requests for FMLA leave. The total amount also includes liquidated damages and unpaid bonuses as part of the recovered compensation.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act will provide a $140,000 disbursement to fund projects aimed at improving aquatic passages for Atlantic salmon.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and several other key figures for their involvement in corruption and serious human rights abuses. The president was among 11 individuals who were sanctioned under Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The termination of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding in September 2024 could potentially lead to substantial budget deficits in numerous school districts across the country. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the COVID-era program may expire with unutilized funds.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has unveiled President Biden's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda, alongside the annual report for 2023. The documents reveal a strategic shift in U.S. trade, with a focus on other Asian economies and Mexico, moving away from China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Steve Yates, a senior fellow and chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), has praised the introduction of the Countering Communist China Act. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Yates stated that the legislation provides a roadmap for tackling threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the U.S. economy and supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The Select House Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Volkswagen to halt its operations in Xinjiang, China, in compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This call follows the United States government's determination that the Chinese Communist Party is perpetrating genocide against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at San Diego’s San Ysidro Port of Entry recently uncovered a significant stash of fentanyl pills, estimated to be worth over $11 million. The illicit substances were found hidden within a 2008 sedan. A CBP K9 unit indicated the potential presence of narcotics in the glove compartment area. Upon further inspection, officers discovered 100 packages containing blue pills concealed within the vehicle's dashboard.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given its approval for a project in Kern County, California, which aims to construct a storage system. The project is projected to contribute 150 megawatts of electricity to the California power grid and have the capacity to store up to 1,200 megawatt hours.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Across the United States, including regions far from the southern border such as Utah, Mexican drug cartels have established a significant presence. The Salt Lake City Police Department has affirmed its commitment to combat these criminal organizations in a statement to The Federal Newswire.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
A recent press release from American Stewards of Liberty (ASL) delves into a recent article by The New York Times (NYT) on the failed Natural Asset Companies (NACs) initiative and its subsequent attempt at rebranding. The NYT piece proposes a fresh approach where NACs would attribute a market value to ecosystem improvement rather than destruction, marking a departure from traditional conservation strategies.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a solicitation for electronic comments regarding the significance of properties nominated before February 24, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by March 19, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) has issued a statement concerning the rise in de minimis (tax-free) imports into the U.S., highlighting how this allows Chinese companies to exploit Uyghur forced labor. Gallagher also cautioned that U.S. firms may be "forced" to relocate American jobs to China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 2, 2024
A trench collapse in Georgia, which led to the hospitalization of one worker and the tragic death of another aged 20, could have been avoided, says the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that a plumbing contractor based in Macon, Georgia, failed to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 2, 2024
Two former employees of FTX and Alameda Research have launched a new cryptocurrency exchange, Backpack. Following a series A funding round, the company has been valued at $120 million. Founded in October 2023, this development comes 11 months after the bankruptcy and collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 2, 2024
The Nigerian Government is seeking billions of dollars from the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, amidst a foreign exchange crisis. The government alleges that Binance has established an unofficial exchange rate in the country and has contributed to the ongoing economic disruption in Nigeria.
