News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Heritage Foundation has announced the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) as the recipient of its Innovation Prize. The CCV will receive a $100,000 award to support its Education Restoration Initiative, which aims to address issues within Ohio's government-run education system.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The United States has officially expressed its condolences following the tragic helicopter crash in northwest Iran that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation. In this period of transition as Iran selects a new president, the U.S. has reiterated its support for the Iranian people and their ongoing struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Justice Department has unveiled a new resource aimed at bolstering the national response to sexual assault and domestic violence. The Framework for Prosecutors to Strengthen Our National Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Involving Adult Victims, crafted by prosecutors, outlines five principles that promise improved outcomes for victims, safer communities, and increased accountability for perpetrators.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case National Small Business United, et al. v. U.S. Department of Treasury at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The case revolves around the Corporate Transparency Act (the Act), which established beneficial ownership reporting requirements, and questions Congress's authority to regulate noneconomic activity under the Commerce Clause.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the City of Pueblo, Colorado will receive $1 million in Brownfields grant funding. This funding will support environmental assessments, cleanup, and redevelopment of critical properties in Pueblo.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
Rui-Siang Lin, a 23-year-old Taiwanese national known by various aliases including Pharoah and faro, was arrested in connection with his operation of "Incognito Market." This online narcotics marketplace on the dark web allowed users to anonymously buy and sell illegal drugs worldwide. Lin was apprehended at John F. Kennedy Airport on May 18 and is set to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willis in Manhattan federal court.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
Last week, in recognition of National Police Week, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer joined law enforcement partners to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to the nation.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
Director Rosie Hidalgo, head of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the Justice Department, recently delivered a keynote speech at the Conference on Crimes Against Women. In her address, she expressed gratitude to attendees for their dedication and service in combatting gender-based violence.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Heritage Foundation announced its latest Innovation Prize winners today, spanning various categories. The recipients include the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), American Accountability Foundation, Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN), Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), The Claremont Institute, The College Fix, Feds for Freedom, Immigration Accountability Project, and the Institute for Family Studies & Ethics and Public Policy Center.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), as part of the Treasury Department’s Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force and in partnership with IRS Criminal Investigation (CI), has announced a new initiative to combat the illicit trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. The "Promoting Regional Outreach to Educate Communities on the Threat of Fentanyl" (PROTECT) series of FinCEN Exchange sessions will be held throughout 2024 in U.S. cities severely affected by the opioid epidemic.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
On May 20, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party issued a statement on Taiwan's inauguration of new President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Justice Department has initiated a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of Ohio against two organizations and seven individuals, alleging violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The defendants are Citizens for a Pro Life Society and Red Rose Rescue, along with Laura Gies, Lauren Handy, Clara McDonald, Monica Miller, Christopher Moscinski, Jay Smith and Audrey Whipple.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, is set to travel to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman this week. The trip is aimed at continuing discussions with partners regarding the peace process in Yemen and bringing an immediate end to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $37,000 for 19 workers who were denied overtime at two restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley. The employer named in the case is Blanca Rosa Amezcua, trading as Taqueria Tepeque #1, and Taqueria Tepeque LLC, trading as Taqueria Tepeque #2.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, the U.S. Senior Official for Foreign Affairs for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (Americas Partnership), and Dr. Jonathan McFadden, research economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are set to participate in the inaugural Americas Partnership Food Security Conference. The conference, which will focus on Global Food Security and the Bioeconomy, is scheduled to take place on May 20-21, 2024, in Quito, Ecuador.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has publicly designated former General Aziz Ahmed, previously Chief of the Bangladesh Army Staff, due to his involvement in significant corruption. The announcement was made by Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson on May 20, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS), which has been closed since 2019, is set to reopen on June 1, 2024, according to an announcement by the National Park Service (NPS). The site had previously been closed for accessibility updates and renovations.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of grants from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in New Jersey. This move aims to advance environmental justice and transform once-polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets while creating jobs and spurring economic revitalization.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
The Heritage Foundation has selected the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) and Institute for Family Studies (IFS) as recipients of the Heritage Innovation Prize. Each group will receive a $50,000 award in support of their work to protect children online. EPPC, in partnership with IFS, recently launched its ‘Protect Kids Online’ initiative. This initiative provides resources to parents, policymakers, and religious leaders to combat challenges associated with rapid technological developments.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2024
On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,279,070 in grant awards as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funds are intended to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Washington while advancing environmental justice. Two communities in Washington have been selected to receive EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant programs.
