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Montana State Rep. Gunderson: ‘We're seeing a huge uptick in drugs coming into the country and people actually dying of overdoses’

Montana State Rep. Gunderson: ‘We're seeing a huge uptick in drugs coming into the country and people actually dying of overdoses’

Montana has seen a significant surge in drug trafficking since the Biden Administration's decision to let border protections expire in 2021.


Weekend Interview: Economic giants at odds, David Moschella explains strategies for U.S. competition with China

Weekend Interview: Economic giants at odds, David Moschella explains strategies for U.S. competition with China

David Moschella is a nonresident senior fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. His latest book is “Tech Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Technology,” coauthored with Robert Atkinson.


Department of Labor awards nearly $3.8M in funding to Florida for hurricane recovery

Department of Labor awards nearly $3.8M in funding to Florida for hurricane recovery

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the incremental award of $3,750,000 in funding to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for eligible residents in Florida as the state recovers from Hurricane Ian.


HUD offers aid after Minnesota storms cause significant damage

HUD offers aid after Minnesota storms cause significant damage

Federal aid supports state, tribal, and local recovery for June 2024 Minnesota storms and flooding.


Acting Secretary of Labor Su comments on June jobs report

Acting Secretary of Labor Su comments on June jobs report

WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, issued a statement regarding the June 2024 Employment Situation report.


Alaska businesswoman pleads guilty to tax evasion scheme

Alaska businesswoman pleads guilty to tax evasion scheme

An Alaska woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to evading taxes on income she earned from the business she operated.


US postpones military exercise Noble Partner amid tensions with Georgia

US postpones military exercise Noble Partner amid tensions with Georgia

The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of the United States-Georgia bilateral relationship. As part of that review, the United States will indefinitely postpone this iteration of exercise NOBLE PARTNER in Georgia, originally scheduled for July 25 – August 6, 2024.


CDT appoints Asha Allen as Secretary General amid ongoing tech policy debates

CDT appoints Asha Allen as Secretary General amid ongoing tech policy debates

The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has released its July 2024 Tech Policy Brief, addressing significant technology and internet policy issues in Europe, the U.S., and globally. This edition highlights CDT's perspectives on digital rights impacts and provides updates on various initiatives.


Secretary Blinken extends congratulations on Cabo Verde National Day

Secretary Blinken extends congratulations on Cabo Verde National Day

On July 5, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement to extend warm wishes to Cabo Verde on its 49th year of independence.


Secretary Blinken congratulates Venezuela on National Day

Secretary Blinken congratulates Venezuela on National Day

On July 5, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement on behalf of the United States Government congratulating the people of Venezuela on their National Day.


Six indicted for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking in Massachusetts

Six indicted for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking in Massachusetts

An indictment was unsealed last week in Boston charging Christy Parker, 26; Alexander Smalls, 25; Cory Primo, 42; Avvani Jeffers, 22; Tre’sean Reid, 21; and Tyreik Reid, 20, with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and other related charges.


EPA identifies widespread emissions at oil and gas facilities in Permian Basin

EPA identifies widespread emissions at oil and gas facilities in Permian Basin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently released reports for 124 facilities inspected in the New Mexico Permian Basin area in April. Fourteen EPA inspectors and five NMED inspectors participated in these joint inspections, finding that 75 of the facilities—60 percent—had emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and could face penalties and other enforcement actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA). VOCs contribute to ozone formation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, lung infections,...


Secretary Austin reaffirms US commitment in call with Israeli defense minister

Secretary Austin reaffirms US commitment in call with Israeli defense minister

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:


Blinken and Lammy discuss global challenges and upcoming NATO summit

Blinken and Lammy discuss global challenges and upcoming NATO summit

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with new UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on July 5, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, Secretary Blinken congratulated Foreign Secretary Lammy on his appointment.


U.S. congratulates Ghazouani on re-election as President of Mauritania

U.S. congratulates Ghazouani on re-election as President of Mauritania

The United States has extended congratulations to Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on his re-election for a second term as President of Mauritania. In a statement issued by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on July 5, 2024, the U.S. commended the commitment and determination displayed by Mauritanians in exercising their right to vote and engaging in the electoral process.


US Secretary of State congratulates Algeria on Independence Day

US Secretary of State congratulates Algeria on Independence Day

On July 5, 2024, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a press statement congratulating the Government of Algeria and its people on their Independence Day.


Special Envoy Hammer travels to Djibouti and Ethiopia

Special Envoy Hammer travels to Djibouti and Ethiopia

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer is set to travel to Djibouti and Ethiopia, according to a media note from the Office of the Spokesperson dated July 5, 2024.


Blinken discusses Ukraine and Gaza conflicts with new South African foreign minister

Blinken discusses Ukraine and Gaza conflicts with new South African foreign minister

Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Foreign Minister Lamola


Chairman Jordan comments on Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States

Chairman Jordan comments on Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Trump v. United States.


House Judiciary Committee sues AG Garland for Biden interview tapes

House Judiciary Committee sues AG Garland for Biden interview tapes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland to obtain the audio tapes of Robert Hur's interview with President Biden.