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DOJ seeks 36-Month prison sentence for former Binance CEO
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced their intent to pursue a 36 month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Diverse Perspectives on American Progress: Joel Kotkin's Outlook for the Country
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
Joel Kotkin was a reporter at the Washington Post and is a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University. He is the author of “The New Class Conflict,” “The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050,” and “The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class.”
Reps. Smith, Suozzi introduce legislation to prevent CCP genocide against Uyghur
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who are the co-chairs of the Congressional Uygher Caucus, introduced legislation to increase the U.S. efforts against genocide of Uyghurs committed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Washington man convicted of conspiracy to distribute as part of drug trafficking ring
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
Forty-two year old Humberto Garcia was convicted by the U.S. District Court in Seattle of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances after being arrested in 2020 for having ties to a drag trafficking ring.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Meets with Kenyan President to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Kenyan President William Ruto to underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to partnering with Kenya to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties.During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo praised President Ruto's efforts to enhance Kenya's business environment and attract more U.S. investment, stating, "The Secretary acknowledged the significant efforts that President Ruto’s Administration has made to improve Kenya’s business environment and attract increased U.S. investment in the country."...
Florida Man Sentenced for Racially Motivated Attacks on Two Black Women
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
A Florida man, Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, 27, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing two federal hate crimes by attacking two Black women with a gun. Pierallini had previously pleaded guilty to these crimes on July 6, 2023.Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division stated, “The defendant is being held accountable for targeting two Black women with a gun on two separate days because of their race.”U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg for the Middle District of...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Micron to Onshore Leading-Edge Memory Chip Production in U.S. for First Time in Decades
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration, in partnership with Micron Technology, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to bolster U.S. competitiveness in leading-edge memory semiconductor production. The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed up to roughly $6.14 billion in direct funding for Micron to expand domestic DRAM chip production in Idaho and New York, creating approximately 20,000 jobs and catalyzing up to $125 billion in private capital over the next two decades."Leading-edge memory chips are foundational to all advanced technologies, and thanks to President Biden’s...
DOE Reduces Regulatory Hurdles For Energy Storage, Transmission, and Solar Projects
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced significant revisions to its Environmental Review Rule, aimed at reducing costs and delays for key grid resilience and clean energy projects. The amendments focus on simplifying the environmental review process for certain energy storage systems, transmission line upgrades, and solar photovoltaic systems.In a statement, DOE highlighted its commitment to supporting the development of clean energy and infrastructure, stating, "DOE is taking these steps to reduce the cost and time for environmental analysis...
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Accelerate Electric Grid Modernization
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
DOE Announces New Federal Permitting Rule To Slash Transmission Review Timelines in Half While Maintaining Integrity of the Environmental Review Process, New $331 Million Investment to Add More Than 2,000 Megawatts Across the Western U.S. GridWASHINGTON, D.C.— The Biden-Harris Administration unveiled a final transmission permitting reform rule and a new $331 million commitment to enhance grid capacity in the Western United States, marking a significant step towards a resilient, reliable, and modernized electric grid.John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for...
EPA Awards Grant to Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation for Environmental Justice Initiatives in Houston
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
DALLAS, TEXAS (April 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $425,616 grant to the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) to support their efforts in promoting environmental justice and sustainability in the Greater Houston area. The grant will fund a project aimed at cultivating a new generation of environmental advocates equipped with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) skills to address local environmental challenges through school-community collaboration.Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance...
Biden-Harris Administration Implements Rules to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a suite of final rules aimed at reducing pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants to protect communities and improve public health. These rules, developed under various authorities including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to address climate change and environmental justice.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the agency's dedication, stating, "Today, EPA is proud to make good on the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision to...
Justice Department and FTC Urge FERC to Consider Competition Concerns in Common Ownership
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly submitted a public comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) emphasizing the importance of considering competition concerns in common ownership situations. According to the agencies, "competition is a core component of FERC’s 'public interest' analysis." They further explained that "partial acquisitions, including acquisitions involving common ownership in which individual investors hold non-controlling interests in firms that have a competitive relationship that...
Consumers Expected to Spend Near-Record $33.5 Billion on Mother’s Day
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
Consumers are anticipated to spend a near-record $33.5 billion on Mother's Day this year, as reported by the annual consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics on April 25, 2024. This figure marks the second-highest in the history of the survey, following last year's record of $35.7 billion.NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay emphasized the significance of Mother's Day, stating, "Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who play a meaningful role in our lives." The survey indicates that 84% of U.S. adults are expected to...
Assistant Secretary Newland Highlights Bison and Grasslands Restoration During New Mexico Visit
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
TAOS, N.M. — Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland visited New Mexico this week, where he joined leaders from the Taos Pueblo for the release of 10 bison from Yellowstone National Park into their existing herd. During the visit, Assistant Secretary Newland highlighted the significant funding the Department has invested through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities.Through its bison range activities, the Taos Pueblo is reestablishing native grasses through...
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Speaks at Disruptive Technology Protection Network Summit
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently delivered remarks at the Disruptive Technology Protection Network Summit, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in combating national security threats. Monaco expressed gratitude to the delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea for their participation, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the United States and its allies.Monaco underscored the necessity of partnerships in addressing evolving security challenges, stating, "To combat today’s national security threats, we cannot go it alone. We...
Justice Department Hosts Trilateral Summit on Disruptive Technology
By Federal Newswire | Apr 25, 2024
The first high-level trilateral summit of the Disruptive Technology Protection Network was held by the Justice Department, bringing together delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco set the tone by delivering the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of preventing critical technologies from falling into the wrong hands. Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and other senior government officials also spoke at the summit, highlighting the joint efforts to safeguard such technologies from...
Transnational crime expert Cassara: 'There is nothing in the CCP’s record that suggests it will take meaningful action' on fentanyl
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former agent of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Anti-Money Laundering Section, expressed skepticism about the Chinese government's willingness to cooperate with the U.S. in curbing the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. "The Chinese government will not engage in meaningful cooperation with the U.S.," Cassara stated to the Federal Newswire on April 24.
Former U.S. federal agent Cassara: 'Fentanyl is just one facet of CCP’s criminality'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
John Cassara, a former Special Agent detailed to the Department of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism Finance and Financial Intelligence, expressed skepticism over the efficacy of recommendations made by the Select Committee in curtailing the flow of fentanyl from China. He suggested that instead, the U.S. government should adopt a comprehensive approach to tackle all aspects of what he referred to as the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "criminality," in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies. Cassara communicated his views to the Federal Newswire on April 24,...
Click Here podcast host: Former U.S. federal agent detained in Nigeria 'was one of the IRS's most celebrated cryptocurrency investigators'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
Dina Temple Raston, host of the Click Here podcast, described the detention of former U.S. federal agent Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria as "tragic" and "ironic." She noted that in his previous role with the government, he was "one of the IRS's most celebrated cryptocurrency investigators." Raston made these remarks during an April 23 episode of her podcast.
U.S. Rep Good on Iran China Accountability Act: 'Iran and China both seek America’s downfall'
By Federal Newswire | Apr 24, 2024
U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) has announced his proposed legislation, the Iran China Accountability Act, which he claims will hinder Iran's cooperation with China and prevent taxpayer dollars from funding a potential nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran. According to Good, both Iran and China "seek America's downfall." He elaborated on the details of the Iran China Accountability Act in a press release issued on April 12.
