Public Law 118 – 158 – American Relief Act, 2025 Date Enacted: February 18, 2025 Summary: The American Relief Act of 2025 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at providing economic relief and support to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The law includes various provisions designed to extend and … Read more
Public Law 118-274: D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act Enacted: February 18, 2025 Purpose: The D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act is a landmark legislation that authorizes the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium campus in Washington, D.C. The goal is to transform the former stadium … Read more
NASA’s “Our Pale Blue Dot” Article (2025-02-18 19:05) Introduction: On February 18, 2025, NASA released a new article entitled “Our Pale Blue Dot.” The article reflects on the iconic image captured by Voyager 1 in 1990, which depicted Earth as a small, pale blue speck against the vastness of space. Background on Voyager 1: Voyager … Read more
Timothy A. Ferguson Named Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division February 18, 2025 Washington, D.C. – FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced the appointment of Timothy A. Ferguson as the Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Ferguson will assume his new role effective immediately. As Assistant Director, Ferguson … Read more
FBI Announces Robert K. Tripp as Assistant Director of the Human Resources Division February 18, 2025 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today announced the appointment of Robert K. Tripp as the new Assistant Director of the Human Resources Division (HRD). Mr. Tripp will assume the position on March 1, 2025. “Robert Tripp is an … Read more
FBI Announces Brian Dugan as New Assistant Director of the Training Division February 18, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the appointment of Brian Dugan as the new Assistant Director of the Training Division, effective immediately. Mr. Dugan will oversee the bureau’s comprehensive training programs, ensuring that FBI personnel … Read more
Battle of Iwo Jima: 80 Years Later, Lessons Learned On February 19, 1945, one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history began. The Battle of Iwo Jima, a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, lasted for 36 days and resulted in the deaths of nearly 7,000 Marines and 20,000 Japanese soldiers. The battle … Read more
Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate February 18, 2025 – The Department of Defense has announced an exemption for military spouses from the recently imposed return-to-work mandate. This exemption, which takes effect immediately, applies to all military spouses who are employed by the federal government. The exemption was granted in recognition of the unique challenges … Read more
U.S. Army Tank Crew Claims Victory in Inaugural International Armored Competition Fort Benning, Georgia – A team of U.S. Army tank crew members has made history by winning the inaugural Strong Europe Tank Challenge (SETC), becoming the first international crew to capture the title. The SETC, held from February 13th to 18th at the Grafenwoehr … Read more
Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System Date: 2025-02-18 12:58 Source: Toyota USA Summary: Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new fuel cell system that offers significant improvements in performance, durability, and cost compared to previous generations. The new system is expected to accelerate the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Details: The new fuel cell system … Read more