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Chairman Mike Gallagher, who leads the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), outlined a series of measures to help reduce CCP aggression within American higher education institutions during his address at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Universities.

Amazon has developed 50 renewable energy projects in India

With the development of a new 198 megawatt windfarm, Amazon has now reached 50 renewable energy projects in India. The 50 energy projects across India produce 1.1 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.

$2.3 billion provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture to help American producers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities. This funding will also be used to bolster international food aid. The USDA is utilizing funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation to address challenges related to trade and food insecurity impacting U.S. farmers and the international community.

October is National Cybersecurity Month: Tips to protect yourself online

In light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, cybersecurity risk prevention tips were released by the Department of Commerce Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Higgins. Cyber threats have grown and become more sophisticated as our nation further relies on technologies in personal and business life. National Cybersecurity Month is October, and the Department of Commerce Chief Information Security Officer Ryan Higgins released a reminder on the dangers of cybersecurity and tips on how to mitigate potential risks.

President Biden signed executive order to evaluate AI risks

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at evaluating and mitigating the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure safety and trust in the software. The executive order will play a crucial role in building the United States' capacity to assess the potential dangers of AI and develop measures to address them.

Nostrum settles for $50 million with Department of Justice

Nostrum Laboratories has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice for up to $50 million to resolve allegations of underpaying rebates owed under the Medicaid drug rebate program. The company will pay a minimum of $3,825,000 and up to $50 million if certain financial contingencies are met.

Yellowstone National Park marks 838,458 recreational visits in September 2023

More than half a million individuals visited Yellowstone National Park in September 2023, according to an Oct. 18 news release from the U.S. National Park Service. The park marked 838,458 recreational visits during that month.

Biden-Harris Administration allocates millions to promote school diversity

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $14 million for its inaugural Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Program, according to a press release. The program aims to promote inclusive education at the local and state levels.

New regulations unveiled to enhance college accountability and student protections

According to a press release from the Department of Education, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new regulations aimed at enhancing oversight and accountability for institutions of higher education and strengthening consumer protections for student borrowers. These regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Cardona: 'The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring Native American students have access to an inclusive and culturally affirming education that’s also reflected in the teachers in their...

According to a recent press release, the Biden-Harris Administration awarded millions to strengthen Native American education. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Angel Cardona stated, "The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring Native American students have access to an inclusive and culturally affirming education that’s also reflected in the teachers in their schools."

Unrest at summit of Kilauea forces Mauna Iki Trail closure as well as closure of a portion of the Kaʻū Desert/Footprints Trail.

There’s enough activity in the area south-southwest of Kilauea caledera that on Oct. 18, the U.S. National Park Service announced the closure of one nearby trail, and a portion of another. Mauna Iki Trail, and part of the the Kaʻū Desert/Footprints Trail closed for safety reasons.

House Committee on Natural Resources discusses Compacts of Free Association renewals in Oct. 18 meeting

By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023

Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources discussed whether or not to renew the Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) and commitment to Freely Associated States (FAS) in a scheduled meeting on Oct. 18. The committee focused on a discussion draft to approve recently-negotiated Compacts of Free Association in an attempt to deter Chinese influence. The renewal of Compacts of Free Association and commitment to Freely Associated States were key topics of discussion during the meeting.

Illegal immigration and U.S. National Parks as a topic of an Oct. 18 meeting of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation

By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023

In an Oct. 18 hearing, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation held a hearing focusing on how illegal immigration affects the U.S. National Parks. The hearing allowed committee members to learn how immigration is affecting national parks, and what can be done to protect those spaces.

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on three bills to reauthorize several conservation programs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic...

By Federal Newswire | Oct 27, 2023

In an Oct. 18 meeting, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries discussed three bills to reauthorize a grant, a NOAA office, and partnership program. The House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries met on Oct. 18 and heard testimony on three bills to promote and expand conservation efforts. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries discussed three bills to reauthorize a grant, a NOAA office, and partnership program.

Legislation from multiple U.S. Representatives was the focus of a hearing of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands this week, aimed at improving conditions at the southern border of the U.S.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 26, 2023

Legislation aimed at improving conditions at the southern border of the United States was the focus of a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Federal Lands on Oct. 19. The hearing discussed four bills that addressed various issues related to immigration and the environment along the southern border.

Chairman of Subcommittee on Federal Lands: 'Our federal lands are being used and abused by the thousands of illegal aliens crossing over our wide-open southern border every week'

By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2023

According to a recent press release, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands reviewed four bills addressing issues from road construction to environmental protection, aimed at securing the southern border and safeguarding national parks.

White House requests supplemental funding from Congress to bolster national security measures

By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2023

President Biden is urging Congress to provide additional funding to address multiple national security concerns, including bolstering the southwest U.S. border, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. The President's request for supplemental funding aims to strengthen enforcement measures and support various aspects of national and global security.

Green: 'The Department's continued lack of transparency is unacceptable'

By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023

The House Committee on Homeland Security has threatened to issue a subpoena to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if it fails to provide requested documents regarding the CBP One app by October 20, 2023. The app is used to release inadmissible aliens into the United States, according to a press release from the Committee.

Frost: 'Nicaragua is facing a devastating political and humanitarian crisis'

By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023

A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, led by Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), is calling for the redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans. In a letter issued on October 11, 2023, the coalition urged President Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ur Jaddou to take immediate action due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Nicaragua.