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By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
An indictment was unsealed today charging two Ohio men with a bribery scheme involving a municipal prosecutor who allegedly agreed to assist a criminal defendant with his pending cases in exchange for auto repair work.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has initiated the construction of Project Pele, a transportable nuclear reactor at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The reactor is part of a Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) initiative and is being manufactured by BWXT Advanced Technologies, LLC, based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Assembly of the final reactor is expected to start in February 2025. The schedule plans for the fully-assembled reactor to be transported to INL in 2026, where it will become the first Generation IV nuclear reactor to generate electricity in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken addressed the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine at the UN Headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2024. In his remarks, he highlighted Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine and emphasized the need for international action to uphold the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, announced the designation of Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This collaboration aims to enhance U.S. security interests while promoting legitimate travel and commerce between the two nations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents in eight Louisiana parishes affected by Hurricane Francine may be eligible for assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). The hurricane began impacting the area on September 11, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year awards, recognizing organizations in Oregon and Washington for their contributions to promoting safer chemical products. The awards honor efforts in designing, manufacturing, promoting, selecting, and using products that are safer for human health and the environment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
On September 17, the Department of Commerce Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP), in collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), organized the department’s inaugural National Disability Leadership Summit.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Senior representatives from Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met virtually today for a session of the International Contact Group on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response. The meeting was confirmed by Department of Defense Spokesperson Lisa Lawrence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivered introductory remarks for President Joe Biden at the Summit of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats, held on September 24, 2024, at the InterContinental Hotel in New York City.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime drama "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" debuted at #1 on the English TV List with 12.3 million views, ranking in the Top 10 in 89 countries. The second installment of the Monster anthology series stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, alongside Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane, and Ari Graynor.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Microsoft Corp. announced on Tuesday the expansion of its Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi, UAE. This new center marks one of Microsoft's first engineering centers in the Arab world and joins a global network of development centers focused on AI innovations, cloud technologies, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $466.5 million investment aimed at enhancing global food security through its international development programs. The announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 annual meeting.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced significant progress in the 2024 Program Year of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. The program has received over 50,000 applications requesting more than 6 gigawatts of capacity for clean energy projects across the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves recently addressed attendees at the Department of Commerce Hispanic Heritage Month Reception. He emphasized the importance of partnerships with Latino leaders in both public and private sectors to ensure that departmental programs promote growth and opportunities for all.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently engaged in a conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. The discussion centered on the robust U.S.-Mauritius partnership and their mutual aim to enhance security and prosperity for both nations and the broader region.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Yesterday evening, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke at an event organized by the Alexander Hamilton Society. The event, titled "Back in Class: Foreign Funding & Malign Influence on U.S. Higher Education," addressed concerns about foreign influence in American universities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Visa, alleging monopolistic practices in the debit card market. The announcement was made by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Doha Mekki, who detailed the department's concerns about Visa's dominance in processing debit transactions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Rachel Rossi, Director of the Office for Access to Justice, delivered opening remarks at the World Affairs Council’s event titled “From Local to Global: Justice Reform & Community Engagement in the United States and Ukraine” on September 24, 2024. The event brought together representatives from Ukraine and Seattle to discuss community prosecution efforts and equal access to justice.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is holding its 2024 Small Business Deduction Summit on Capitol Hill this week. Small business owners are gathering in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent for America's 33 million small businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2024
Acting Director for the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Lisa Palluconi will travel to Colombia and Mexico from September 23 to September 27. This visit aims to strengthen Treasury's ties with the sanctions compliance communities in these countries.
