News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released a statement following the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement of new actions to address the significant increase in the use of the de minimis exemption, particularly from Chinese e-commerce platforms. The measures aim to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Today, global tech trade association ITI released a statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman in response to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)’s announcement on Section 301 tariffs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Repwire LLC, a Florida-based corporation involved in importing wire and cables. The lawsuit alleges that Repwire made false statements to customs officials regarding the importation of aluminum wire into the country. Named as defendants in the suit are Repwire’s manager, Jose Pigna, and its insurer, American Alternative Insurance Corporation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is at the forefront of new executive actions announced by the Biden-Harris Administration aimed at protecting American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers. These actions address the surge in small packages claiming the de minimis exemption.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Columbia, SC (September 13, 2024) – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle will join U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a press event to recognize an $8.7M grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, 76, a citizen of Mexico, was arraigned this morning in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on 17 counts related to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering. This fifth superseding indictment relates to El Mayo’s decades-long leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world and conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl. El Mayo was previously charged with running a continuing criminal enterprise, as well as murder conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy,...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Hudson Valley Regional Council a $3 million grant through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda and funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcement was made at an event held at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Poughkeepsie, New York.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Thank you, Rosie, for that generous introduction and for everything you do for VAWA and justice for violence against women. I am honored to welcome you to the Justice Department for the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his role in a human smuggling venture that resulted in the deaths of multiple migrants.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
A film producer and an Australian accountant were indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for crimes related to their roles in a multi-decade conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing the movie producer’s income and assets offshore.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Director Rosie Hidalgo delivered remarks on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the Great Hall of the Justice Department. The event, attended by participants both in person and online, marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to prevent and end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has opened registration for CES 2025, set to take place from January 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas. The event promises to showcase groundbreaking technology, facilitate networking opportunities, and introduce game-changing innovations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of $1,000,000 in research grant funding to Cornwell Research Group in Newport News, Virginia. The grant aims to evaluate the effectiveness of common manganese treatment technologies and assist states, Tribes, and small utilities in adopting these technologies for small drinking water systems.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe and Undersecretary Alonso Jiménez of Mexico's Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) participated in the 2025 United States-Mexico Border Program’s National Coordinators Meeting. The event marked 40 years of cooperation under the La Paz Agreement and was held at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico from September 10-11. The meeting included state, local, Indigenous, and Tribal leaders from both sides of the...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
A federal jury in Kansas has awarded $957,324 in back wages to 168 workers at three Wichita-area restaurants. The verdict, rendered on August 30, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, came after a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit against Los Cocos Mexican Restaurant. The department’s Wage and Hour Division alleged that from May 2017 to December 2022, owners Sergio Delgado, Luis Alfaro, and Jose Alvaro de Leon violated provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials will join Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress at a press event to recognize a $15 million grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community-driven solutions to reduce climate pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference on September 13, 2024. In her address, Clarke emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to addressing critical issues affecting Black men and boys in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed adding the Carlisle Village Cleaners Superfund Site to the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL identifies sites across the United States where historical releases of hazardous substances pose significant threats to human health and the environment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will commence the removal of asbestos and hazardous materials from the abandoned Allied Textile Printing (ATP) site in Paterson, New Jersey. The cleanup, aimed at safeguarding the health of nearby residents and visitors, is set to begin on September 16, 2024, and is expected to take several months.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024
Meta will begin training its AI models using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK over the coming months. This initiative aims to ensure that Meta's generative AI models reflect British culture, history, and idiom, thereby enabling UK companies and institutions to utilize the latest technology. Meta plans to expand this effort to more countries and languages later this year.
