Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant November 7, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel and their shared commitment to … Read more
Secretary Austin Presides Over Change of Command at U.S. Southern Command November 8, 2024 On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided over the change of command ceremony for U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) at Doral, Florida. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller relinquished command to U.S. Army General … Read more
Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act Introduced in Congress On November 7, 2024, Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced H.R. 10082, the Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act. The bill aims to protect and enhance the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon, an ecologically and culturally significant landscape. Key Provisions of the Bill Designates approximately … Read more
H.R. 10100 (IH) – Economic Security and Diplomacy Act of 2024 Date Introduced: November 7, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Co-Sponsors: Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Tom Cole (R-OK) Summary: The Economic Security and Diplomacy Act of 2024 is a comprehensive bill that aims to address a range of … Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation Announces April Through September 2024 Financial Results November 6, 2024 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2024. Key Financial Highlights Net Revenue: * TTM: $225.1 billion (19.8% increase year-over-year) Income from Operations: * TTM: $20.9 billion (7.6% increase year-over-year) Net Income: * … Read more
White House Releases Proclamation on Veterans Day 2024 On November 6, 2024, the White House issued a proclamation in recognition of Veterans Day 2024. The proclamation, titled “A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2024,” honors the service and sacrifice of American veterans. Key Points of the Proclamation: The proclamation expresses the nation’s gratitude for veterans who … Read more
Biden Urges Americans to “Come Together” in Speech on Anniversary of Capitol Riot Washington, D.C. – On the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, President Joe Biden delivered a speech from the White House urging Americans to “come together” and reject the forces of division and extremism. In his remarks, Biden condemned … Read more
Public Law 118 – 50: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 Enacted on: November 6, 2024 Purpose: Public Law 118 – 50 provides emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, primarily to address urgent needs arising from natural disasters and other emergencies. Key Provisions: Disaster Relief: $20 billion for disaster … Read more
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Fires Up Engine for Testing Edwards, Calif. – Nov. 6, 2024 – The experimental quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft fired up its engine for the first time today at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. This major milestone brings the aircraft one step closer to flight testing and is a … Read more
X-59 Fires Up its Engine for First Time on its Way to Takeoff November 6, 2024 Edwards Air Force Base, California – NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft recently fired up its engine for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its development. The X-59 is designed to fly at supersonic speeds without … Read more