News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, issued a statement on September 3, 2024, regarding the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling in the Illumina/GRAIL appeal case.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
New Mexico Households Can Receive up to $14,000 Through the Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy and Save Money on Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows a significant increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scammers involving Bitcoin ATM machines. Since 2020, the amount consumers reported losing has increased nearly tenfold to over $110 million in 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $103,665 in back wages for 38 workers employed by a Southlake landscaping company that misclassified them as independent contractors, thereby denying them overtime pay.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel to Belgium, Kenya, and Ethiopia from September 3 to 13, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Last week, Heritage Foundation experts joined defense industry professionals and Congressman John Carter (R-TX) in Taylor, Texas, to evaluate the current state of the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB). The DIB encompasses a network of individuals, organizations, facilities, and resources supporting the Department of Defense (DOD). Since the end of the Cold War in 1989, the DIB’s decline has raised concerns about U.S. national security.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dane County, Wisconsin, Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) as part of its Law Enforcement Language Access Initiative. The MOU resolves an inquiry into whether DCSO complied with its nondiscrimination obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The United States has joined a broad range of international partners in condemning the arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for Edmundo González Urrutia. González Urrutia received the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election. The U.S. Department of State described the action as "arbitrary and politically motivated," attributing it to Nicolás Maduro's efforts to undermine his political opponents following attempts to contest the election results.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Friday to expedite the production of all documents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ role as the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Border Czar.” The motion requests that all documents be produced by September 21, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel to Côte d’Ivoire from September 4-6. In Abidjan, she will engage with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire on efforts under the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation to advance shared goals on sustainable economic development, scientific collaboration, food security, and environmental conservation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
Suicide is a complex public health problem that tragically impacts everyone - our friends, family, neighbors, and communities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
As the new European Union institutions prepare to take office following the EU elections, the growing threat of spyware has become a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from policymakers. Recognizing this urgent need for action, the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has led the creation of a civil society coordination group dedicated to addressing the misuse of spyware within the EU. The group comprises various civil society organizations and journalists’ associations committed to safeguarding fundamental rights, transparency, and...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that VA hospitals have outperformed non-VA hospitals in two major independent, nationwide reviews for patient satisfaction and care quality.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
A Nigerian national was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Virginia to five years and three months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $5 million in restitution for participating in a computer hacking and business email compromise scheme that caused over $5 million in losses to multiple victims in the United States and elsewhere. Franklin Ifeanyichukwu Okwonna, 34, pleaded guilty on May 20 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for his role in the scheme.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the allocation of $686,019 to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Iowa, particularly in Des Moines. This funding, part of the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, aims to assist residents affected by severe weather events in May 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
A former Arkansas local district court judge was convicted of making false statements to the FBI on Friday.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite their overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full coverage of the 2024 NFL season, beginning Thursday, September 5.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a new analysis highlighting significant growth in small business and entrepreneurship during the Biden-Harris Administration. The report indicates that small businesses have been responsible for over 70 percent of net new jobs since 2019, with an average of 430,000 new business applications per month in 2024, marking a 50 percent increase from 2019.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The raunchy teen comedy "Incoming" led the English Films List with 16.9 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week ending August 26. Glenn Close garnered attention for her performance in Lee Daniels’ horror thriller "The Deliverance," which debuted in third place with 14.5 million views. The action-packed comedy "The Union," starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, secured second place with 16.8 million views, while the Nigerian action-thriller "Tòkunbò" ranked fourth with 5.3 million views.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 3, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued a statement from its President and CEO, Matthew Shay, regarding concerns of a potential labor strike at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have until September 30 to negotiate a new contract.
