News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $594,274 in back wages and damages from Teracom Inc., a Saline, Michigan-based employer, following an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division. The investigation revealed that Teracom Inc. misclassified 63 employees as independent contractors, paid them a day-rate regardless of overtime hours worked, failed to pay overtime, and denied two employees their final paychecks. Additionally, the company did not maintain complete and accurate timekeeping records as required by law.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the sentencing of Brandon James Willridge, a 41-year-old resident of Jennings, Louisiana.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four individuals in Georgia for actions undermining fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression. The sanctions target two Georgian government officials and two private citizens involved in violently suppressing peaceful protests and political opposition.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Following a 26-day trial, a jury in Kansas convicted Kaaba Majeed, 50, Yunus Rassoul, 39, James Staton, 62, Randolph Rodney Hadley, 49, Daniel Aubrey Jenkins, 43, and Dana Peach, 60, of conspiracy to commit forced labor. The jury additionally convicted Kaaba Majeed of five counts of forced labor. Two other co-defendants, Etenia Kinard, 48, and Jacelyn Greenwell, 45, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit forced labor.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Geeked Week commenced on Monday, delivering news, sneak peeks, and surprise releases for various beloved genre series, films, and games.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver remarks at the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C. on Monday, September 16. He will discuss milestones achieved in the U.S.-India relationship since 2000 and chart a pathway forward for strengthening bilateral ties. After delivering his remarks, Deputy Secretary Verma will participate in an open conversation with Dr. Aparna Pande, Research Fellow on India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) has issued a statement on the House of Representatives' passage of the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. Newhouse introduced the bill earlier this month.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024
U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I convey my heartfelt congratulations to the people of El Salvador as they celebrate their Independence Day.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate your National Day on September 16.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
Dr. Michael Chase, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, met with People's Republic of China (PRC) Major General Ye Jiang, Deputy Director of the Central Military Commission Office for International Military Cooperation, in Beijing for the 18th U.S.-PRC Defense Policy Coordination Talks from September 14-15.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warm congratulations to the people of Costa Rica on the 203rd anniversary of your independence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
Acting Under Secretary of State John Bass will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, and Ankara, Türkiye, from September 14 to 18.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the Nicaraguan people, in Nicaragua and elsewhere, as they celebrate 203 years of Independence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Guatemala on this 203rd anniversary of Guatemala’s National Day.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Honduras as they celebrate the 203rd anniversary of their independence on September 15. Strong cultural and family ties run between Honduras and the United States, and we deeply value our steadfast relationship with Honduras and the Honduran people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 15, 2024
On this International Day of Democracy, the global community celebrates democracy as a powerful tool for unleashing human potential and delivering results for people worldwide. This day underscores a commitment to safeguard and accelerate democratic renewal globally.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 14, 2024
This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce held the first in-person meetings of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement’s Supply Chain Council on Thursday, September 12, followed by the Crisis Response Network on Friday, September 13.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 14, 2024
The following is the Joint Statement released by the Governments of the United States and United Kingdom on the occasion of the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue in London, United Kingdom.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 14, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week. The conversation was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
