News from March 2024
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
A liquor store based in Granger, Indiana is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) due to allegations of intimidation tactics used against employees seeking back wages. The federal agency is seeking a temporary restraining order from a court against the business owner.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Following a meeting with Indian Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristie Canegallo, expressed optimism that the discussion would facilitate an exchange of ideas on various topics. The primary focus was on maintaining positive business relationships while curbing illegal activities.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas was part of President Joe Biden’s team that recently toured the border in Brownsville, Texas. Following the tour, Mayorkas took to social media and posted a series of tweets urging Congress to pass legislation he believes will assist in reducing the influx of migrants into America.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised a program designed to provide protective safety provisions, aiming to shield vulnerable communities from the potential dangers of chemical mishaps. The initiative is set to prevent the accidental release of hazardous chemicals.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
As the Headwaters Forest Reserve marks its 25th anniversary, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its partners are celebrating. The 7,400-acre preserve transitioned to public ownership on March 1, 1999.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have taken a significant step in their investigation by subpoenaing Attorney General Merrick Garland for documents related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified information.According to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, "Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden's mishandling of classified documents made two things clear: there's a double standard of justice in...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, and Leader Jeffries, along with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Murray and Vice Chair Collins, issued a joint statement on the FY24 Appropriations Agreement. The leaders emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in funding the government, stating, "We are in agreement that Congress must work in a bipartisan manner to fund our government."The agreement reached includes funding for six bills: Agriculture-FDA, Commerce-Justice...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
In 2023, Gateway Arch National Park received over two million visitors, according to data gathered by the National Park Service using location-based information from visitors' cellular phones. This method allowed for an accurate estimation of the number of people visiting the park at any given time.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The United States Department of the Treasury has recently published an analysis on the benefits derived from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The study suggests that previous projections understate the impact of the IRA on reducing greenhouse gas pollution and overlooks its broader benefits.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Pennsylvania has received approval for $20 million in funding for digital connectivity projects, a significant step towards bridging the nation's digital divide. This investment forms part of the Investing in America Agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Intel has unveiled a new edge platform designed to scale artificial intelligence (AI) applications for businesses. The innovative software platform streamlines the development, deployment, and management of AI applications.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The United States Department of State and The Boeing Company have agreed on a $51 million settlement to resolve export violations committed by the aviation giant. These violations, which involved technical data downloaded by the company in China and Russia, posed national security risks for the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Software provider Avast has been prohibited from selling browsing data for advertising purposes, following false claims that it would block online tracking within its products. In addition to this, the company is mandated to pay over $16.5 million in charges levied against it by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Tarren Bragdon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Government Accountability, which he founded in 2011.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Elon Musk, the co-founder of OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a breach of contract. Musk contends that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission to develop artificial intelligence "for the benefit of humanity broadly."
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Goldman Sachs Alternative and Mubadala Investment Company have entered into a $1 billion private credit partnership aimed at investing in the Asia Pacific region. The account will be managed separately, with both companies co-investing in private credit opportunities throughout the region.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Javier Algredo Vazquez, a 56-year-old chemical broker from Queens, New York, has been sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison. Vazquez was found guilty of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute a List I chemical for the production of methamphetamine, and conspiracy to launder money in July 2023. He was accountable for providing the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with materials necessary for the production of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Chip manufacturers are lobbying for over $70 billion in federal subsidies from the Department of Commerce to bolster domestic chip production in the United States. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo anticipates that the companies will not secure the full amount they are seeking.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Opioid manufacturer Endo Health Solutions Inc. (EHSI) has agreed to global restitution for its sales and marketing practices related to its opioid drug. The United States and EHSI have reached a resolution to settle the criminal and civil investigations concerning their opioid drug, Opana ER.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that it will allocate more than $770 million for rural infrastructure projects. This funding is expected to provide high-speed internet and clean drinking water for over one million people residing in rural communities.
