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Ten more states join DOJ's antitrust suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
Today, the Attorneys General of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah and Vermont joined a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, 29 other states and the District of Columbia against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
Justice Department secures agreement on voter access for Native Americans
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The Justice Department has secured an agreement with Bennett County, South Dakota, and county officials to resolve claims that the county has failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native American voters as required by Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Blinken discusses ceasefire efforts with Saudi foreign minister
By Federal Newswire | Aug 18, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on August 18, 2024, as confirmed by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
United States congratulates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on selection as Thai prime minister
By Federal Newswire | Aug 18, 2024
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on her selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. The United States looks forward to working with the Prime Minister to further strengthen the enduring alliance and partnership between the United States and Thailand.
Assistant Secretary Mallory Stewart travels to Nigeria for security discussions
By Federal Newswire | Aug 18, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS), Mallory Stewart, will travel to Nigeria from August 19-21, 2024. This visit continues and expands the ADS Bureau’s diplomatic outreach efforts in Nigeria initiated in December 2023.
U.S. congratulates Indonesia on Independence Day
By Federal Newswire | Aug 17, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations are extended to the people of Indonesia on the occasion of their Independence Day.
U.S. congratulates Gabon on 64th independence anniversary
By Federal Newswire | Aug 17, 2024
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Gabon on the 64th anniversary of your independence.
Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's Title IX revisions
By Federal Newswire | Aug 17, 2024
WASHINGTON—Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Legal Fellow for the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation and former Senior Counsel to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, issued a statement regarding the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to suspend the Biden administration's revisions to Title IX.
DOD identifies Air Force casualty
By Federal Newswire | Aug 17, 2024
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Pharr resident sentenced to prison for his role in a human smuggling organization
By Federal Newswire | Aug 17, 2024
Anthony Leonard Williams, 27, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and two years of post-prison supervision for conspiracy to transport noncitizens. This sentence was announced in an August 8 news release from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Statement from Secretary Becerra on blood culture media bottle shortage
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
On August 16, 2024, Secretary Becerra addressed the disruptions in the availability of BD BACTEC™ blood culture media bottles, emphasizing the mission of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans. This includes ensuring that healthcare providers and facilities have the necessary tools to provide care.
EPA removes sections within Allied Paper Site from Superfund list
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted a six-acre portion of the former landfill part of the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from the National Priorities List, which includes the most contaminated sites in the nation.
Biden-Harris Administration marks two years since enactment of Inflation Reduction Act
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
On August 16, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration marked the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law aimed at reducing prescription drug costs and making health insurance more affordable for Americans. Signed into law two years ago by President Biden, this legislation introduced significant changes to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
EPA completes arsenic cleanup at three South Minneapolis properties
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
CHICAGO - (August 16, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that arsenic cleanup is complete at three of the remaining four properties that are part of the South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Superfund site. Consequently, these properties have been deleted from the National Priorities List, which identifies the most contaminated sites in the nation.
Secretary Blinken travels to Israel for ceasefire talks
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel on August 17 to continue intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at concluding an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and detainees. The bridging proposal, presented today by the United States with support from Egypt and Qatar, seeks to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, secure the release of all hostages, ensure humanitarian assistance is distributed throughout Gaza, and create conditions for broader regional stability.
EPA releases annual report on U.S. air quality trends through 2023
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
On August 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual interactive report tracking America's progress in improving air quality. The report, titled "Our Nation’s Air: Trends Through 2023," monitors trends in air quality and emissions data, evaluates efforts to enhance visibility in national parks, and examines community-level health impacts of hazardous air pollutants.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco hosts sixth Justice AI Initiative convening
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
This week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco hosted the sixth convening of the Justice AI Initiative, which she launched earlier this year to inform the Justice Department’s AI policy. The initiative aims to address how AI will impact the Department’s mission to uphold the rule of law, maintain national security, and protect civil rights. Justice AI gathers stakeholders from civil society, industry, academia, and law enforcement to share expertise and perspectives on both the promise and risks associated with AI.
U.S. officials meet with Burma's pro-democracy stakeholders
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
U.S. Department of State Counselor Tom Sullivan and U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator Michael Schiffer convened a virtual meeting today with leading members of Burma’s opposition movement, including the pro-democracy “National Unity Government” (NUG) and the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), as well as key resistance organizations, the Karen National Union (KNU), Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), and the Chin National Front (CNF).
FTC files complaint against Asbury Automotive alleging discriminatory practices
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Asbury Automotive, a large automotive dealer group, for allegedly charging consumers for costly add-on items without their consent and discriminating against Black and Latino consumers by targeting them with unwanted and higher-priced add-ons.
U.S. Deputy Secretary Verma meets Nepali officials on economic development
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Nepali officials in Kathmandu on August 16 to advance shared priorities in economic development, women’s empowerment, energy, and people-to-people ties.
