News from October 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has expressed concern over the detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent currently imprisoned in Nigeria. Reyes said that Gambaryan is being held "unlawfully," and his worsening health condition poses a threat to his life. This statement was made public in an October 18 press release.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
China's development of humanoid robots could potentially support its military ambitions, according to Bill Drexel, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security. Although China's progress in robotics currently lags behind Western countries, Drexel suggests that China could eventually surpass them. He shared his insights on October 21.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Ms. Madeline Mortelmans, currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, provided a statement on AUKUS Pillar 2 and Exercise Maritime Big Play. Her office leads both pillars of AUKUS within the Department of Defense in collaboration with various stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Rep. Jim Banks said that the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) spying capabilities continue to grow, and the United States needs to strengthen its efforts to "defeat" the CCP. Banks shared his statement in an October 15 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The United States has expressed gratitude to the Government of Nigeria for the release of U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan on medical grounds. This decision allows Gambaryan to return to the United States for specialized medical care.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
As the Day of the Dead approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Laredo are reminding travelers about certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States. These items, often used in holiday decorations, can carry harmful pests and diseases like citrus greening disease.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released new residential sales data for September 2024. The sale of new single-family homes reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738,000. This figure is a 4.1 percent increase from the revised August rate of 709,000 and a 6.3 percent rise compared to September 2023's estimate of 694,000.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to enhance water infrastructure across the United States. This funding, combined with $2.6 billion previously announced, totals $6.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2025 and aims to support communities in upgrading essential water infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve water infrastructure and ensure community safety. This amount, combined with a previously announced $2.6 billion, brings the total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion, aimed at upgrading systems crucial for managing wastewater, protecting freshwater resources, and providing safe drinking water.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
On October 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new allocation of $3.6 billion in funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at upgrading water infrastructure nationwide. This announcement is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for Fiscal Year 2025, combining with $2.6 billion previously disclosed earlier this month.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company concerning allegations of retaliation at one of its corporate offices in Richardson, Texas. The department found that State Farm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by terminating an employee who raised concerns about citizenship status discrimination.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced a change in the status of the red-cockaded woodpecker, downlisting it from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This shift follows fifty years of collaborative conservation efforts involving federal and state agencies, Tribes, private landowners, and other partners.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant funding initiative aimed at boosting the clean energy workforce. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs has selected participants for the Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Grant Program, which is funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program will allocate up to $27.98 million to 15 State Energy Offices and the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office to enhance the green building workforce and support national energy efficiency improvements.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Siemens and Microsoft are collaborating to advance industrial automation with the Siemens Industrial Copilot.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Department of the Interior and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) have announced a significant financial commitment to addressing legacy pollution in Pennsylvania. More than $244 million has been allocated for fiscal year 2024 under President Biden's Investing in America agenda. This funding aims to tackle abandoned mine lands, create sustainable jobs, and stimulate economic growth in coal-dependent communities.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Lee Satterfield, is scheduled to visit Los Angeles, California from October 24 to 26, 2024. During her visit, she will cohost an event with Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy®, to celebrate the inaugural cohort of the American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP) and announce this year's recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
TechNet, a national network of innovation economy leaders, has released the results of a new poll conducted in collaboration with Morning Consult.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The United States has imposed sanctions on Mirghani Idris Suleiman, a senior leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Idris serves as the Director General of the Defense Industries System, which is recognized by the U.S. as SAF's primary weapons production and procurement arm. He has been involved in efforts to acquire weapons and expand military operations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final rules for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, part of Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code. This initiative is aimed at fostering growth in U.S. clean energy manufacturing under President Biden and Vice President Harris' Investing in America Agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has issued a statement in response to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) decision to investigate Google's $2 billion investment in the artificial intelligence company Anthropic.
