Austin Recounts DOD’s Progress, Praises Military Leaders November 8, 2024 U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today outlined the progress the Department of Defense (DOD) has made in the past year, emphasizing the role of military leaders in shaping the future of the department. Speaking to a group of senior leaders at the … Read more
DOD Lowers Time-to-Hire for Civilians to Enhance Cyber Workforce Development November 8, 2024 – The Department of Defense (DOD) has implemented a new initiative to significantly reduce the time-to-hire for civilian cyber professionals, aiming to strengthen its cyber workforce and meet the growing demands of cyberspace operations. According to the recently published article on Defense.gov, … Read more
Media Invitation for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Pre-Trial Hearing Source: Defense.gov (November 8, 2024) The United States Department of Defense has announced that media organizations are invited to cover a pre-trial hearing in the United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. case scheduled for November 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz 11/08/2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz. The two leaders discussed the shared commitment to maintaining security in the Middle East and working together to counter regional threats, … Read more
Department of Defense Invests Additional $160 Million in CHIPS Act Funds to Propel Microelectronics Leadership Published on Defense.gov, November 8, 2024 Arlington, Va. — The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an additional investment of $160 million in CHIPS Act funds to support microelectronics research, development, and manufacturing capabilities. This investment builds on the department’s … Read more
H.R. 8949 (IH) – Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 Summary: H.R. 8949 is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2024, by Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). The bill aims to settle the water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Background: The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a federally … Read more
Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere (SAFE) Act On November 8, 2024, a bill known as H.R. 9416 (IH) was introduced to the United States Congress. The bill is titled the Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere (SAFE) Act. Purpose of the Bill The SAFE Act aims to protect and expand access to fertility treatments, including in … Read more
Statement From Governor Hochul on I-490 Bus Crash Outside Rochester New York State Department of Transportation November 7, 2024 Rochester, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today released the following statement on the I-490 bus crash outside Rochester: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic bus crash that occurred on I-490 outside Rochester this afternoon. My heart … Read more
Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day Washington, DC – November 7, 2024 – In observance of Veterans Day 2024, several District of Columbia government services will be modified or closed. Closures: District government offices will be closed. DC Public Schools will be closed. Most DC Public Libraries will be closed. DC Recreation Centers will … Read more
White House Announces Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction November 7, 2024 The White House has issued a notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, declaring the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This declaration … Read more