News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
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By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Despite Meta’s assurances about efforts to mitigate risks to young users, the EU's investigation into Facebook and Instagram should serve as a cautionary signal to other platforms, according to some experts.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor today announced a significant expansion of MigrantWorker.gov and its Spanish version, TrabajadorMigrante.gov. These websites provide useful information to help protect the rights of all American workers, regardless of their immigration status.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further support the Cuban people and independent private sector entrepreneurs. This move aligns with the policy announced by the Biden-Harris Administration on May 16, 2022. The regulatory amendments will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register on May 28, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
On May 16, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) joined forces with New America’s Open Tech Institute to express their opposition to the Kids Off Social Media Act (S. 4213). This legislation was introduced by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.).
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
A San Francisco man, Filimone Tavake, appeared in the District of Hawaii today to face charges related to his alleged involvement in a murder connected with drug trafficking. According to court documents, Tavake is accused of killing a Hawaii resident at the victim's home on March 27, 2021, as part of a drug distribution conspiracy. He was arrested five days prior in California.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the Attorney General has submitted a notice of proposed rulemaking to the Federal Register, initiating a formal process to consider reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has released an investigative update highlighting significant shortcomings in Harvard University's response to antisemitic incidents on its campus. The investigation reveals that despite receiving substantial recommendations from Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group (AAG), the university leadership failed to publicize or implement these suggestions.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
A Dominican Republic national was sentenced yesterday to a prison term of 15 years and four months for his involvement in an international conspiracy aimed at distributing 385 kilograms of cocaine for illegal importation into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
KYIV – Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, during his visit to Kyiv. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo praised Mudra for her efforts in developing an international compensation mechanism aimed at holding Russia accountable for its actions against Ukraine. They discussed ongoing initiatives to unlock the value of immobilized Russian sovereign assets (RSA) to support Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell held a meeting with Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia. The meeting was later detailed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently had a conversation with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár in the wake of an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. The information was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
On behalf of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, I would like to thank the Government and people of Armenia for generously hosting the 2024 EBRD Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors. President Odile Renaud-Basso has steered the EBRD successfully over the past year through successful capital increase negotiations—on the heels of the Bank’s first-mover, quick and effective support to Ukraine—and the historic resolution on the Bank’s incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has reported on a recent conversation between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Slovak Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak. The discussion took place on May 16, 2024, during which Secretary Austin expressed his deep concern over the attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The defendants had previously pleaded guilty to these charges.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced updates to Resource Management Plans (RMPs) for millions of acres of BLM-managed land in Wyoming and Montana, effectively putting a halt to all new coal leasing until 2038.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is set to award nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America. The funds will be provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
ALBANY, GA, May 16, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack attended the Regional Equity Convening for the Southeastern Region at the Sherrod Institute’s annual Farm Field Day in Albany, Georgia. The event highlighted opportunities to advance equity in agricultural and rural communities. Regional leaders and local stakeholders from across the Southeast were invited to learn about the recommendations put forward in the Equity Commission Final Report and to hear from USDA leadership on their efforts to advance equity through various initiatives.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has declared a new record in Federal funding and investments for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), amounting to over $16 billion from Fiscal Years (FY) 2021 through the currently available data for FY 2024. This updated total, up from the previously announced $7 billion, encompasses significant additional actions already undertaken.
By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the addition of 26 textile companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. Effective from May 17, 2024, goods produced by these entities will be restricted from entering the United States. This move is intended to increase transparency and enable responsible companies to conduct due diligence on their supply chains, ensuring they do not include goods made with forced labor.
