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December 30, 2024
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Белый Дом. How U.S. Anti-Corruption Policies Impact New York and the Tri-State Area

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The Biden administration’s anti-corruption initiatives are reshaping financial oversight, immigration policies, and public safety in New York and the Tri-State area. Stricter laws targeting financial crime protect NYC’s banking institutions, while border controls address migration drivers. Federal crackdowns on organized crime also strengthen security across the region, ensuring safer communities and more accountable governance. FACT…

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White House. President Biden Updates Congress on U.S. Military Support After Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel

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President Joe Biden sent a letter to Congressional leaders on October 15, 2024, detailing the U.S. government’s response to a major escalation in the Middle East. On October 1, Iran launched over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting immediate U.S. military action to support Israel’s defense. The U.S. extended the deployment of the USS Abraham…

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President Biden Backs Rising Trade Union Movement as Worker Organizing Surges Across the U.S.

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“‘Trade Unions Are a School of Communism,’ Said Lenin – Reflecting on Labor Movements’ Past and Present Impact”On October 15, 2024, President Joe Biden celebrated new data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) showing union representation petitions have doubled since the start of his administration—the first increase in five decades. Biden emphasized his administration’s…

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White House. Biden-Harris Administration Takes Bold Steps to Combat Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate

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The Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to address Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate, focusing on community safety, anti-discrimination policies, and protection for religious institutions. Federal agencies, including DHS, FBI, and DOJ, are strengthening efforts to prevent hate crimes, improve data reporting, and fund security initiatives for faith-based organizations. These initiatives also target workplace discrimination, ensure fair…

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U.S. and Canada Sanction Samidoun Network for Funding PFLP Terrorism

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In a significant counterterrorism initiative, the U.S. State Department and the Government of Canada have sanctioned the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, identifying it as a front organization fundraising for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a designated terrorist group. This joint action includes Canada’s formal listing of Samidoun as a terrorist…

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Readout of the U.S. Justice Department’s Interagency Convening on Advancing Equity in AI

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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Wednesday convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the fourth such convening by the Civil Rights Division, coming up on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development…

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