- Deputy AG Lisa Monaco on Combatting Illegal Machinegun Conversion Devices in the U.S.Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on Combatting Illegal Machinegun Conversion Devices On September 6, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco addressed the growing threat posed by machinegun conversion devices (MCDs), also known as “switches” or “auto sears,” which can transform standard firearms into automatic weapons. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Monaco highlighted the Justice… Read more: Deputy AG Lisa Monaco on Combatting Illegal Machinegun Conversion Devices in the U.S.
- Alan Dershowitz Leaves Democratic Party Over Anti-Jewish Rhetoric at ConventionRenowned attorney and former Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz has publicly declared his departure from the Democratic Party, a decision sparked by what he calls the party’s alarming stance on Israel. In a recent video, Dershowitz expressed his disgust following last month’s Democratic National Convention, where anti-Israel protesters gathered outside chanting “Hamas will win” and… Read more: Alan Dershowitz Leaves Democratic Party Over Anti-Jewish Rhetoric at Convention
- Pakistani National Arrested in Canada for Plotting ISIS-Backed Terror Attack on New York Jewish CenterThis press release outlines the arrest and charges against Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen living in Canada, for planning a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City in support of ISIS. The FBI, in coordination with Canadian law enforcement, stopped Khan before he could cross the border into the U.S. Khan… Read more: Pakistani National Arrested in Canada for Plotting ISIS-Backed Terror Attack on New York Jewish Center
- White House. Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American WorkersPresident Biden’s executive order emphasizes expanding the Investing in America agenda to rebuild infrastructure, boost manufacturing, and advance the clean energy economy while creating well-paying, union jobs. The order promotes high labor standards, such as prevailing wages and project labor agreements, to ensure fair competition and efficient project completion. It prioritizes job opportunities for underserved… Read more: White House. Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers
- USA News: Biden-Harris Executive Order Boosts Jobs Post-Labor Day with Investing in America AgendaOn Labor Day 2024, President Biden emphasized that the middle class, not Wall Street, built America, with unions playing a crucial role in building the middle class. He announced a significant Executive Order on Investing in America and American Workers, designed to promote high-quality jobs with strong labor standards. This order includes provisions for fair… Read more: USA News: Biden-Harris Executive Order Boosts Jobs Post-Labor Day with Investing in America Agenda
- DHS Leadership: Gender-Based Promotions and Legal Risks—How to Protect Yourself from Arbitrary DecisionDepartment of Homeland Security on Facebook : “”Let’s talk about #WomeninLawEnforcement. We need to bring more women to the job, and ensure the officers and agents in our ranks can grow and thrive. DHS’s WLE Task Force is doing just that, helping women move from frontline roles to leadership, driving policy change, and more.” Department of… Read more: DHS Leadership: Gender-Based Promotions and Legal Risks—How to Protect Yourself from Arbitrary Decision
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Federal Investigations, Crime Rates, and Migrant Crisis on FOX 5In his recent FOX 5 interview, Mayor Eric Adams tackled pressing issues from federal investigations to rising crime rates, reassuring New Yorkers of his unwavering commitment to the city. Despite high-profile raids and public concern, Adams highlighted significant declines in crime and strategic policing efforts. He also defended a controversial plan to incentivize migrants to… Read more: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Federal Investigations, Crime Rates, and Migrant Crisis on FOX 5
- White House News: Biden-Harris Administration Reaches Offshore Wind Milestone and Expands Clean Energy InitiativesThe Biden-Harris Administration has significantly advanced the U.S. offshore wind industry, creating well-paying union jobs, providing clean energy, and supporting American supply chains. With the approval of the 10th offshore wind project, the U.S. now has over 15 gigawatts of capacity, enough to power 5.25 million homes, and is on track to meet the Administration’s… Read more: White House News: Biden-Harris Administration Reaches Offshore Wind Milestone and Expands Clean Energy Initiatives
- White House News: President Biden’s Statement on Offshore Wind ProgressWhen President Biden took office, there were no offshore wind projects approved in federal waters, but under his Administration’s investments, the government has now approved ten projects, capable of powering over five million homes. This growing industry is creating tens of thousands of well-paying union jobs, strengthening the power grid, and reducing pollution while protecting… Read more: White House News: President Biden’s Statement on Offshore Wind Progress
- White House News: National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Statement on the Release of Political Prisoners in NicaraguaThe Biden-Harris Administration today secured the release of 135 unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua, on humanitarian grounds. No one should be put in jail for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights of free expression, association, and practicing their religion. The 135 Nicaraguan citizens released today included 13 members of the Texas-based Mountain Gateway organization, along with Catholic laypeople, students, and others… Read more: White House News: National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Statement on the Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua
- White House: Biden Pledges $7.3 Billion for Clean, Reliable Electricity in Rural America During Wisconsin VisitToday, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting… Read more: White House: Biden Pledges $7.3 Billion for Clean, Reliable Electricity in Rural America During Wisconsin Visit
- Mayor Adams Unveils 24 New School Buildings to Kick Off 2024-2025 School YearMayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and SCA President Nina Kubota announced the opening of 24 new school buildings across New York City, providing 11,010 additional seats for the 2024-2025 school year. This expansion, the largest since 2003, adds to over 20,000 seats created during Adams’ administration and is supported by the new 2025-2029… Read more: Mayor Adams Unveils 24 New School Buildings to Kick Off 2024-2025 School Year
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