Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing The Office of Military Commissions has announced a media invitation for the pre-trial hearing in the case of United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri. The hearing is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 3, 2023, at the U.S. … Read more
Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District Washington, D.C. – Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the event from 10:00 AM … Read more
Mayor Bowser and Department of Public Works to Kick Off Back to Basics Week with the Start of Leaf Collection Season Washington, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the start of leaf collection season and the launch of Back to Basics Week, a citywide effort to clean … Read more
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris Marking 6 Years Since the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh October 27, 2024 Six years ago today, a gunman motivated by antisemitism stormed the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and murdered 11 innocent people as they prayed. This heinous act of violence was an attack … Read more
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans October 26, 2024 Washington, DC Today, the leaders of the G7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) met in Washington, DC, to discuss the global economic outlook and coordinate their efforts to address the challenges facing the world economy. … Read more
President Biden Delivers Historic Address in Indian Country Laveen Village, AZ – On October 26, 2024, President Joe Biden embarked on a historic visit to Indian Country, becoming the first sitting President to do so. During his address in Laveen Village, Arizona, the President highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering commitment to Tribal communities. Delivering on … Read more
Background Press Call on Israel’s Targeted Strikes against Military Targets in Iran [Date] 2024-10-26 [Location] The White House [Time] 03:45 (EST) [Participants] [Name] – Senior Administration Official [Summary] On 2024-10-26, a senior administration official held a background press call to discuss Israel’s targeted strikes against military targets in Iran. [Main Points] The United States was … Read more
Secretary of Defense Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Hold Phone Call On October 26, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. The conversation centered on the following topics: Regional Security Cooperation: Both leaders affirmed their commitment to maintaining and strengthening the … Read more
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant October 26, 2024 Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss a range of bilateral defense issues. The two leaders discussed the importance of the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership … Read more
H.R. 9997: A Bill to Honor a Local Veteran and Enhance Veterans’ Healthcare Access Washington, D.C., October 26, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 9997, a bill that would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic. The … Read more