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By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, Ms. Amanda Dory, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, met with Mr. Vlado Misajlovski, Minister of Defense of North Macedonia. The meeting took place at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Thank you to Bloomberg Philanthropies for hosting this second Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Investor Forum. I’m glad to be here with World Bank President Ajay Banga, my colleagues Jake Sullivan and Amos Hochstein, and with the business leaders who have helped drive progress on this partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Prophane Victor, a former member of Haiti’s parliament, and Luckson Elan, the current leader of the Gran Grif gang, for their involvement in serious human rights abuses in Haiti.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The United States announced a new $920 million Foreign Military Financing (FMF) direct loan to Romania today.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $49 million in new technical assistance funding to support rural, small, and Tribal communities in addressing wastewater and water quality challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Justice Department has reached a resolution agreement with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in California. This resolves an inquiry into whether ACSO complies with its nondiscrimination obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses, initially launched to great demand, are now receiving new AI features and expanded partnerships. These updates aim to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities and more collaborative efforts.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has indicted a certified public accountant (CPA) on charges of not filing income tax returns, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The indictment, which was unsealed today, accuses Timothy Trifilo of Washington, D.C., of failing to file federal income tax returns for nearly a decade despite earning over $7.7 million during that period.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the Pentagon to discuss enhancing the U.S.-India defense partnership. The meeting focused on defense industrial cooperation, technology innovation, and operational collaboration.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina on September 25, 2024. He began by acknowledging a significant development: the Justice Department secured a federal indictment against Ryan Routh for attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Ambassador at large for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nathaniel C. Fick, hosted a meeting on the security and resilience of undersea cables during the UN General Assembly High Level Week today.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian aggression. This support includes a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at approximately $375 million, aimed at providing Ukraine with critical capabilities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury convened a roundtable today in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from various sectors to discuss support for small businesses. Attendees included financial institutions, technology providers, financial technology firms, small business associations, consumer advocacy groups, government agencies, Federal Reserve banks, and other stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Less than two months after the AI Act came into force, oversight bodies have started meeting to discuss its implementation. The AI Board held its first official meeting, focusing on the Commission’s initial deliverables related to the Act and sharing best practices for national AI governance. Currently, the AI Board is the only active oversight body created by the AI Act. There is no public information available about the multistakeholder Advisory Forum or the Scientific Panel.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the advancement of eight new clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. These projects, if approved, will receive over $248 million to lower electricity bills, expand access to renewable energy, and create jobs for rural families, small businesses, and agricultural producers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public meeting to address air quality concerns related to PCB removal activities. The meeting will take place at the Lee Middle and High School auditorium on October 10, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued two enforcement alerts to address regulatory requirements and compliance issues at municipal solid waste landfills (MSW landfills). These alerts focus on the Clean Air Act requirements that control the release of landfill gases, particularly methane, a significant climate pollutant.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer addressed the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference, organized by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The event brought together grantees of the Justice Department’s hate crime grants, including law enforcement agencies, states, community-based organizations, and national civil rights organizations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its participation in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several federal agencies to enhance workforce training for clean energy jobs. The MOU includes the Departments of Commerce, the Interior, Agriculture, Labor, Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and AmeriCorps.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released new residential sales statistics for August 2024. The report indicates that sales of new single-family houses were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716,000. This figure is 4.7 percent below the revised July rate of 751,000 but shows an increase of 9.8 percent from the August 2023 estimate of 652,000.
