Title: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91) Article Body: On December 6, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate, titled “Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act” (S. 91). The bill, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), seeks to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on … Read more
New York State Invests $100 Million to Enhance Pavement Resiliency Across the State Albany, NY (December 4, 2024) – As winter weather settles in across New York, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the allocation of $100 million to enhance the resiliency of pavements across the state. The funding will be used to support the implementation … Read more
Mayor Bowser Announces Nearly $5 Million Grant to Support District’s Early Learning System December 4, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a nearly $5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the District of Columbia’s early learning system. The grant will help the District expand access to high-quality early learning … Read more
District Snow Team Goes on Standby for Possible Light Snowfall Thursday Morning Washington, DC – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Snow Team is on standby for possible light snowfall Thursday morning in the District. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the District of Columbia, effective from midnight tonight until … Read more
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Ancestral Hometown, Delivers Moving Speech Washington, DC (December 4, 2024) – First Lady Jill Biden visited her ancestral hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, December 4, 2024. The visit was part of her ongoing initiative to connect with Americans across the country and to highlight the importance of family … Read more
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia December 4, 2024 Washington, D.C. Today, President Biden welcomed President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia to the White House to discuss the strong partnership between the United States and Zambia and to advance shared priorities, including promoting economic growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and addressing … Read more
Readout of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit Washington, D.C. – On December 4, 2024, President Biden hosted the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit at the White House. The summit brought together leaders from Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to discuss the development of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor. The Lobito … Read more
Readout of the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum On December 4, 2024, the White House hosted the annual Tribal Youth Forum, bringing together over 100 Native American and Alaska Native youth leaders from across the country. The forum provided a platform for youth to engage with senior White House officials, tribal leaders, and experts … Read more
President Biden Participates in Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit in Benguela, Angola On December 4, 2024, President Joe Biden traveled to Benguela, Angola, to participate in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit. The summit brought together leaders from across the African continent to discuss the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project that will connect … Read more
NASA’s C-20A Studies Extreme Weather Events December 4, 2024 NASA’s C-20A aircraft is currently engaged in a research mission to study extreme weather events. The aircraft is equipped with a suite of sensors that can measure atmospheric conditions, including temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed. The data collected from these sensors will be used to … Read more