News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The United States has designated two entities based in the Central African Republic (CAR) for their involvement in supporting destabilizing activities by the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group in Africa. Mining Industries SARLU and Logistique Economique Etrangere SARLU have been identified as key enablers of Wagner Group security operations and illicit mining endeavors in CAR.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional measures to safeguard the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. Following the initial detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle two months ago, USDA has collaborated with federal and state partners to understand and contain the virus. As part of these efforts, USDA is allocating an additional $824 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for emergency funding and launching a Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Ecuador-based Los Lobos Drug Trafficking Organization and its leader Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, also known as “Pipo.” With thousands of members, Los Lobos is currently Ecuador’s largest drug trafficking organization and has significantly contributed to the violence in the country. This action follows Treasury’s February designation of Los Choneros—a prominent Ecuadorian drug gang—and comes amid increasing violence and instability driven by criminal organizations...
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, met with Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir at the Pentagon today.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
On May 30, 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), Sandra Lee, delivered remarks at the Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Financial Stability. The event was hosted by FSOC in partnership with the Brookings Institution at the Treasury Department and was also accessible via webcast.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
New York has become the first state to offer home energy rebates to households upgrading their inefficient appliances with energy-efficient electric alternatives. This initiative is part of the $4.5 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. The rebates cover both purchase and installation costs for heat pumps, water heaters, electric stoves, and other home appliances.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The Hong Kong government is facing renewed criticism following the verdicts in the 'Hong Kong 47' trial. Critics argue that these verdicts signify further erosion of freedoms and the rule of law in the region, once known for its prosperity and vitality.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit requesting a federal court to prevent three Alabama companies, including a Hyundai assembly and manufacturing plant in the U.S., from illegally employing children. The lawsuit also seeks to compel the companies to forfeit any benefits derived from oppressive child labor.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON – Throughout May, the nation celebrated the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Acting Secretary Julie Su observed the month by sharing her perspective and highlighting the Department of Labor's work.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
On May 1, the official "Two organizations of Christianity/Lianghui"—The National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and The China Christian Council—issued an article interpreting the "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Deeply Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023-2027)," released in January.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
Arlington, Va. (May 30, 2024) – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released a statement today following Senator Roger Wicker’s announcement of a new investment plan to support the defense industrial base. Senator Wicker (R-Miss.) is the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Community Living (ACL), has released a new report titled “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.” This framework aims to establish a coordinated effort across both private and public sectors, involving older adults, family caregivers, the aging services network, and other stakeholders. The goal is to advance healthy aging and create age-friendly communities that fully include older adults.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
From June 7-8, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe will travel to Kochi, India, to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
Today, the Justice Department filed a proposed consent decree to prohibit the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing the Transfer Eligibility Rule and the Rule of Restitution in connection with it. The decree also aims to prevent the implementation of similar restrictions between Division I colleges and universities.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Logan Agri-Service Inc. for allegedly repackaging pesticide products in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The Illinois-based pesticide dealer, which operates a branch in Paris, Missouri, will pay a civil penalty of $74,806.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party issued a statement today regarding the guilty verdicts handed down in Hong Kong against pro-democracy advocates under China's National Security Law.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Expanding Sexual Assault Victim Services on Campus Pilot Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
The Department of Labor and the Office of the Trade Representative announced today the successful resolution of a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at Minera Tizapa in Zacazonapan.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, the Center for American Progress, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and 14 other civil rights and advocacy groups sent a letter to the National Institute for Justice (NIJ) addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.
By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024
Two Estonian nationals will make their initial appearance in the U.S. District Court in Seattle at 5:00 p.m. EDT today following their extradition from Estonia to the United States to face criminal charges related to their roles in a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
