News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2024
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the extradition of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini," on May 25, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2024
The United States and ASEAN convened for the 36th annual ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue on May 24 in Washington, D.C., to discuss expanded cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink co-chaired the dialogue with Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of ASEAN Cooperation Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader today to congratulate him on his re-election to the presidency. The Secretary reaffirmed the enduring partnership with the Dominican Republic and a shared commitment to advancing democratic governance, regional security, anti-corruption efforts, and inclusive growth and prosperity. The Secretary and President Abinader also discussed support for human rights protections and the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2024
The United States has expressed deep concern over the recent joint military drills conducted by the People’s Liberation Army in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. A statement emphasized that U.S. authorities are closely monitoring these activities and coordinating with allies and partners regarding shared concerns.
By Federal Newswire | May 25, 2024
The Department of Defense has expressed confidence in the current U.S. force posture and operations in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing cooperation with allies and partners to maintain peace, stability, and national security.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has called for the U.S. to terminate its Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China in a bid to "rebalance the trade relationship" and confront China's human rights abuses. These remarks were made in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal on May 23.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
Jim Pinkerton worked at Fox News as a contributor and as a columnist for Newsday. His newest book is, The Secret of Directional Investing: Making Money Amidst the Red-Blue Rumble.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $7,830,500 in brownfield grants through the Investing in America agenda to rehabilitate and revitalize communities in Alabama. This funding is part of a broader $1.5 billion investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at addressing legacy pollution, advancing environmental justice, and creating healthier communities.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
An Arkansas man pleaded guilty yesterday to filing a false individual income tax return. According to court documents, Carlos Gonzalez, 59, of Rogers, filed false tax returns that underreported the gross receipts from his tree-trimming and removal business, Charley’s Tree Service. From 2014 through 2020, Gonzalez deliberately underreported more than $3 million in gross receipts from his business resulting in a tax loss of approximately $920,694.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $26 million in non-competitive funding to state and local fair housing enforcement agencies under its Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). This program, a collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, aims to protect the public against housing discrimination.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,500,000 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Georgia while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Programs aim to transform polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets, create jobs, and spur economic revitalization in overburdened communities.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
A manager of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $1,339,500 for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the Stephen J. Pollak Memorial Event on May 24, 2024, reflecting on the life and legacy of Steve Pollak.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will travel to Brussels, Belgium, from May 28-29 for meetings with counterparts at NATO, the European Union, and the Government of Belgium. His visit aims to underscore the strength and unity of the transatlantic partnership and its critical role in global security and prosperity.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
On April 17, CDT Europe and the Open Government Partnership hosted the Fifth DSA Civil Society Roundtable Series event in Brussels. With the Digital Services Act (DSA) now fully in force, over 90 participants from national regulatory bodies, European institutions, academia, and civil society gathered to discuss various aspects of DSA implementation. The event aimed to identify priorities and challenges faced by different stakeholders and explore potential areas for improved collaboration.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
A federal jury convicted a Texas doctor today for causing the submission of over $70 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic tests ordered through a telemarketing scheme.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
HOUSTON – After severe weather and other natural calamities, the U.S. Department of Labor is urging employers involved in debris clearance, home repair, and disaster recovery services to adhere to federal wage regulations. The department highlights its resources designed to prevent wage violations.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has conducted tests on beef tissue from 96 cull dairy cows condemned at select FSIS-inspected facilities. On May 22, 2024, viral particles were detected in tissue samples, including muscle, from one cow. To date, samples from 95 cows have tested negative for viral particles. No meat from these dairy cattle entered the food supply.
By Federal Newswire | May 24, 2024
The California Assembly has passed a bill that mandates browser developers to provide an opt-out tool for users. Advocacy groups such as Consumer Reports, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and trade organization Digital Content Next, which represents publishers, support the bill.
