News published on Federal Newswire in October 2024

News from October 2024


Justice Department challenges solitary confinement for juveniles

The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement for children in juvenile justice settings.


Rep. McCormick: 'very encouraged to hear the news that the Nigerian government has dropped all charges' against Binance employee

Congressman Rich McCormick expressed his encouragement following the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance employee and his constituent, who had been detained in Nigeria since February. McCormick shared this statement with Federal Newswire on October 23.


Biden-Harris Administration proposes new rules for student debt relief

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules aimed at providing student debt relief to approximately 8 million borrowers facing financial hardship.


Yellen meets with Canada's Freeland at IMF-World Bank meetings

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen held a meeting with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland.


EPA allocates over $1 million for climate resilience projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $1 million in new grants through the Southeast New England Program's (SNEP) Fund to Advance Resilience Opportunities (SOAR).


U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Middle Eastern leaders in Paris for diplomatic discussions

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma recently held meetings with key foreign ministers from Lebanon, Iraq, and Qatar in Paris.


Yellen meets French economy minister Armand for talks on Ukraine, Russia sanctions

Minister Antoine Armand of France and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen are set to meet to discuss a range of economic issues.


Blinken discusses Middle East crises with Egyptian foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to address ongoing issues in the Middle East.


EPA funds El Paso group for air monitoring project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated a $500,000 grant to La Mujer Obrera, an El Paso-based community group.


Yellen and Lindner discuss financial support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia

Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen held a meeting with Germany’s Minister of Finance Christian Lindner.


EPA funds $1 million for climate resilience projects in RI & SE Massachusetts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $1 million in new awards through the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Opportunity to Advance Resilience (SOAR) Fund.


EPA funds small businesses with $2.8 million for environmental tech development

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $2.8 million in funding to seven small businesses for the development and commercialization of environmental technologies.


U.S., Australia discuss boosting financial inclusion in Pacific region

Brad Smith, the Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Treasury, addressed a roundtable with the Pacific Banking Forum and the Government of Australia.


DHS conducts removal flight sending Indian nationals back home

On October 22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a charter removal flight to India for Indian nationals who did not have a legal basis to remain in the United States.


FATF completes fourth round; advances work on terrorist and proliferation finance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed its fourth round of mutual evaluations during its first plenary under the Mexican presidency.


House committee criticizes Biden-Harris immigration court practices

Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled "Quiet Amnesty: How the Biden-Harris Administration Uses the Nation’s Immigration Courts to Advance An Open-Borders Agenda." The report alleges that nearly 1 million illegal aliens have been allowed to remain in the U.S. indefinitely due to administrative actions by the Biden-Harris Administration.


Laredo Sector Border Patrol honors outstanding students with Youth of the Month awards

Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Sector Border Patrol has announced the recipients of its Youth of the Month program for October.


Investments boost wildfire resilience and ecosystem restoration in Colorado and Nevada

Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis visited Colorado and Nevada to highlight investments from President Biden's Investing in America agenda.


US-Egypt military committee discusses regional security challenges

The United States and Egypt convened for the 35th annual U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) in Washington, D.C. on October 23-24, 2024.


Illinois business owner faces charges over alleged tax crimes

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an Illinois business owner on charges related to tax crimes.