News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of State announced today that Justin Tranter will continue their public service as a U.S. Global Music Ambassador at the Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting on September 22 and 23 in New York. Tranter will headline a session of CGI’s Story Studio, titled “Uncharted Paths, Unconventional Approaches to Global Challenges,” where they will emphasize the positive power of music to bring people together, promote peace, and address global issues, particularly those affecting the LGBTQI+ community.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Geeked Week continued Tuesday with news and sneak peeks for some of the most beloved genre series, films, and games.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Mallory Stewart will travel to Brussels on September 18-19. Assistant Secretary Stewart will hold meetings with officials from NATO and the European External Action Service.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Six men were arrested and had their initial court appearances yesterday after being charged in a five-count indictment with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. A federal grand jury sitting in Providence, Rhode Island, returned the indictment last week.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine on September 16 to engage Ukrainian partners on combatting corruption, strengthening the justice sector, and supporting police and other first responders.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing on September 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern time, titled "A Country Without Borders: How the Biden-Harris Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security," according to a September 12 news release from the committee.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
COLUMBIA, SC (September 16, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle joined U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a press event to recognize an $8.7 million grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, has been charged by a criminal complaint in the Southern District of Florida with firearms charges related to an incident at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Biden Administration has announced the availability of $117 million in grants aimed at advancing recycling infrastructure and preventing food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed these funding opportunities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, facilitated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded Intel Corporation up to $3 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act for a capability known as the "Secure Enclave."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I send our best wishes to the people of Mexico as they celebrate the 214th anniversary of their independence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
On September 16, as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $117 million for three separate funding opportunities aimed at advancing recycling infrastructure and promoting education on food waste prevention nationwide. Two of the notices are for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants—one funding opportunity is designated for tribes and intertribal consortia, while another is available to communities such as cities, counties, and parishes across the country. The third notice pertains to the EPA’s...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to New York City from September 17-18. In New York, Deputy Secretary Verma will speak at the Skift Global Forum and meet with industry executives about the Department’s work to support global travel and tourism.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Secretary Cardona opened the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, celebrating record investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In his address, he acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Dietra Trent and praised the leadership of college presidents.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a webpage commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), highlighting the law's impact on retirement security for American workers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Investing in America Agenda is Lowering Energy Bills, Expanding Efficient Building Code Use, Making Buildings Safer in Extreme Weather, and Helping Tackle the Climate Crisis
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
U.S. and Indian officials convened today in New Delhi, India, to discuss opportunities to expand collaboration during the eighth U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah P. Royal co-chaired the Dialogue for the United States with Indian Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary for the Americas Nagaraj Naidu and Indian Ministry of Defense Joint Secretary for International Cooperation Vishwesh...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Intel and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant expansion of their strategic collaboration, focusing on custom chip designs under a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar framework. This agreement aims to enhance the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and support various customer workloads.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
After being passed by the Senate earlier this year, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) may now be considered in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. KOSA’s path to this point has been long and fraught with controversy, but this is the closest the bill has come to enactment since it was introduced over two years ago. A House markup outcome will shape its chances of becoming law.
