NASA Roman Space Telescope Wide Field Instrument Poster The Roman Space Telescope (RST) is a NASA mission scheduled to launch in the mid-2020s. RST is designed to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. The Wide Field Instrument (WFI) is one of four instruments on RST. WFI will be used to survey the sky in … Read more
NASA Releases Poster for Roman Space Telescope Coronagraph Instrument January 15, 2025 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a poster showcasing the Roman Space Telescope’s Coronagraph Instrument (CGI). The CGI is a revolutionary tool that will allow astronomers to peer directly into the hearts of dusty, obscured regions of space, where planets, … Read more
Federal and State Financial Regulatory Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by the California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds January 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), … Read more
Federal Reserve Discount Rate Meetings: November 18, December 9, and December 18, 2024 Introduction The Federal Reserve (FRB) released the minutes of its discount rate meetings held on November 18, December 9, and December 18, 2024. These meetings were held to discuss the path of the discount rate, a key interest rate that the FRB … Read more
North Macedonia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions January 14, 2025 U.S. Department of State The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 Travel Advisory for North Macedonia, indicating that travelers should Exercise Normal Precautions. Crime: North Macedonia has a low crime rate, but petty crimes such as pickpocketing and theft do occur, … Read more
Defense Innovation Board Recommendations Continue to Advance National Security Efforts Washington, D.C. — The Department of Defense (DoD) announced on January 14, 2025, that the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) has made significant progress in implementing recommendations that are enhancing national security capabilities. The DIB, established in 2016, is a group of experts from industry, academia, … Read more
Biden Administration Approves Student Debt Cancellation for Over 5 Million Americans Washington, D.C., January 13, 2025 – President Joe Biden today announced the approval of student debt cancellation for over 5 million Americans, fulfilling a major campaign promise. The announcement comes after months of legal challenges and negotiations, and marks a significant step towards addressing … Read more
President Biden Speaks with Qatari Emir on Regional Issues and Energy Security On January 13, 2025, President Biden engaged in a phone conversation with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to discuss regional stability and energy security. Regional Issues The leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires Across Los Angeles The White House January 13, 2025 18:20 ET STATEMENT ON THE WILDFIRES ACROSS LOS ANGELES President Joe Biden today released the following statement on the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and the devastation caused by … Read more
White House Announces Names for Aircraft Carriers CVN 82 and CVN 83 Washington, D.C. – January 13, 2025 – The White House has released a statement from President Joe Biden announcing the names of two new aircraft carriers: CVN 82 will be named the USS Doris Miller and CVN 83 will be named the USS … Read more