News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
A new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) addresses the importance of democracy in countering a shift toward autocracy and proposes various recommendations to modernize democratic institutions. The report emphasizes that a robust democracy is essential for safeguarding fundamental freedoms, equality, human rights, peace, and prosperity. It also acknowledges that current democratic systems are failing many Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court is showing skepticism towards state regulations on social media, according to the New York State Bar Association. The scrutiny centers around potential First Amendment challenges to these laws.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Kenyan President William Ruto met at the Palace Hotel in New York City on September 26, 2024. During their meeting, both leaders discussed the strong ties between their countries and various collaborative efforts.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the nationwide availability of tele-emergency care (tele-EC), enhancing virtual emergency care options for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This initiative, piloted recently, has already assisted over 61,182 callers with a 59.4% case resolution rate, allowing many Veterans to receive necessary care without leaving their homes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola met on September 26, 2024, to discuss the ongoing partnership between their respective countries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Senior officials from multiple nations convened during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to address the ongoing political stalemate and divisions in Libya. The meeting, co-chaired by Italy and the United States, included representatives from Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Qatar, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $138,100 in back wages and damages for 27 construction workers in Colorado Springs who were denied overtime pay. The investigation, conducted by the Wage and Hour Division, found that Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating Inc. paid non-exempt plumbers straight time for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, instead of the federally mandated time and one-half.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has announced that the Iola Unified School District #257 in Iola, Kansas, will receive nearly $690,000 through the EPA’s 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate program. The funds will be used to purchase two electric school buses and install charging infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, recognizing innovative green chemistry technologies that minimize hazardous substances, conserve energy, and promote sustainability.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Navy have announced a plan to clean up contamination at the final designated area of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund site in San Francisco. The cleanup will focus on contaminated underwater sediment in an approximately 443-acre area of San Francisco Bay around the former shipyard, known as Parcel F. This effort will be overseen by the EPA, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and Regional Water Control Board.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Justice Department has announced coordinated actions with the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and other federal and international law enforcement partners to address Russian money laundering operations. These efforts include unsealing an indictment against a Russian national for his role in operating multiple money laundering services for cybercriminals and seizing websites linked to three illicit cryptocurrency exchanges.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Heritage Foundation has released the final installment of its year-long project, "Chinese Handcuffs: China’s Immobilizing Trap on U.S. Energy, Security, and Prosperity." This series examines China's strategy to dominate the production of renewables, electric vehicles, batteries, and critical minerals through subsidies.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Dr. Celeste Wallander has returned from a series of bilateral meetings in Libya and Malta. Department of Defense Spokesman Tom Crosson provided details about the trip.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in London on the sidelines of the AUKUS Defense Ministers Meeting, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Justice Department announced findings from an investigation into civil rights violations by the Lexington, Mississippi Police Department and the City of Lexington. Clarke was joined by Todd W. Gee, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Thank you for the introduction. I’m very glad that I’m able to join you for this tenth annual Treasury Market Conference. This conference helps the government identify ways to further improve the functioning and resilience of the Treasury market, which is of course core to the functioning and resilience of the U.S. financial system as a whole. And this makes it a fitting place for me to share my thoughts on the work I and my colleagues across the Biden-Harris Administration have done to navigate financial stresses and strengthen the U.S. financial system over the past three...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Chicago has decided to stop using the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. This decision follows a petition from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), which raised concerns about the impact of acoustic gunshot detection tools on majority-minority neighborhoods.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Patriotic Investment Act. This bicameral bill aims to prevent the U.S. tax code from rewarding investments in Communist China.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
In September 2022, the European Commission introduced the AI Liability Directive (AILD), a draft framework for civil liability rules allowing individuals to claim damages caused by AI systems. Discussions on this directive were paused pending the adoption of the AI Act and an impact assessment report by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS). With the release of this report, debate on the AILD has resumed.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Turkmenistan on the occasion of their 33rd Independence Day, which will be celebrated on September 27.
