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Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents

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That worker, named in the indictment as Carlos De Oliveira, also faces charges now of obstruction in the new indictment.

Key Points: 
  • That worker, named in the indictment as Carlos De Oliveira, also faces charges now of obstruction in the new indictment.
  • The Conversation has published stories by experts on various aspects of the documents case and the unprecedented indictment of a former president.
  • Here are a selection of them to provide background on the newly filed charges.

1. What are classified documents, anyway?

    • “Documents related to nuclear weapons will have different classification levels depending on the sensitivity of the information contained.
    • Fields helps you understand the different classification levels, and who gets to determine what levels each document is assigned.
    • Read more:
      DOJ probes Biden document handling – what is classified information, anyway?

2. Why is Trump being charged under the Espionage Act?

    • The documents case rests on provisions of the Espionage Act, which, despite its name, covers a lot more crimes than just spying.
    • Read more:
      Trump charged under Espionage Act – which covers a lot more crimes than just spying

3. No president is above the law

    • Trump has attacked the head of the Department of Justice investigations into his conduct, Special Counsel Jack Smith, as “deranged.” He’s declared that the previous indictment represented “weaponized” politics.
    • “Trump and his allies have argued that it is completely inappropriate for the former president to be charged,” writes Rudesill.
    • “Trump is right that his is inevitably a sensitive case because of his continued presence in the political arena,” Rudesill writes.

4. The campaign will go on

Feds for Medical Freedom: Federal Government Seeks to Reassert Power to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines After Losses in Lower Courts

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Mandatory vaccinations for federal workers have been blocked since January 2022, when a district court issued an injunction in the case of Feds for Medical Freedom v. Biden.

Key Points: 
  • Mandatory vaccinations for federal workers have been blocked since January 2022, when a district court issued an injunction in the case of Feds for Medical Freedom v. Biden.
  • However, on Friday (7/21) the federal government petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States asking them to dismiss the case.
  • Feds for Medical Freedom President Marcus Thornton issued the following statement in response to the latest filing:
    "This administration's COVID vaccine mandates have always been immoral, unscientific, and unconstitutional.
  • With the end of the emergency declaration, the federal government cannot even point to an ongoing pandemic to justify its obvious overreach.

Carolina Performing Arts Announces 2023-24 Season

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Highlights include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Faye Driscoll's multi-sensory dance sculpture and Paola Prestini's Hemingway-inspired opera

Key Points: 
  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2023) -  Carolina Performing Arts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (CPA) has announced the lineup for its 23/24 season.
  • "We're doing this through the vibrant group of artists that we've chosen to commission and present, including globe-trotting orchestras, iconic dance companies, innovative theater-makers and community arts pillars."
  • Throughout the 23/24 season, CPA will showcase performances that open new avenues of inquiry about pressing global questions.
  • As CPA's longest-running artist-in-residence, Reagon has collaborated with artists from all over North Carolina to cultivate vibrant, community-minded work.

The Banu Foundation and C4ADS Collaborate to Combat Human Trafficking Stemming from the War in Ukraine

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The ongoing war has exacerbated living conditions for Ukrainians, leaving them vulnerable to human trafficking networks.

Key Points: 
  • The ongoing war has exacerbated living conditions for Ukrainians, leaving them vulnerable to human trafficking networks.
  • “It will take a public-private-civil society coalition to reduce the transnational threat of human trafficking.
  • Hopefully, together we can help ensure that human trafficking in Ukraine is not an attractive target for criminals seeking to exploit the most vulnerable,” said David Johnson, Executive Director of C4ADS.
  • The Banu Foundation and C4ADS are deeply committed to shining a light on human trafficking networks, both in Ukraine and around the world.

Eagle Technologies Group Helps Afghan Refugees Rebuild Their Lives After Years of Loyal Service

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Over 80,000 of these Afghan citizens now reside in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Over 80,000 of these Afghan citizens now reside in the United States.
  • Since immigrating, their needs to integrate into the economic classes of society and live fulfilling lives have gone largely unmet and often forgotten.
  • After several deployments to Afghanistan during America’s involvement, Dyer has experienced firsthand the kindness, hospitality and family values of the Afghan people.
  • This means they still have their Afghan community, and are not forced into this English-only environment.”

Colette D. Honorable to Join Exelon as Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) today announced that it has named renowned energy policy leader Colette D. Honorable as the company’s executive vice president of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) today announced that it has named renowned energy policy leader Colette D. Honorable as the company’s executive vice president of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.
  • Honorable assumes this role on Sept. 5, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler and joining Exelon’s Executive Committee.
  • VP of Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer.
  • She also held roles of increasing seniority with the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, ultimately serving as chief of staff overseeing communications, legislative, policy and public affairs.

U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2024 Cohort of William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Washington, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.
  • Two summer practicums (one in Washington, D.C. with the Diplomatic Security Service , one overseas at a U. S. embassy or consulate).
  • Upon successful completion of the fellowship program and Foreign Service entry requirements, Clarke DS Fellows receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent.
  • The Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity.

National Press Club Statement On Upcoming Visit of Israeli President Herzog

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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the upcoming visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House and his address to Congress.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the upcoming visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House and his address to Congress.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The NPCJI is the nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club.
  • Contact: Bill McCarren, for the National Press Club, at (202) 662-7534
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Flame Bearers Hosted A Panel at Harvard Kennedy School's Women in Power Conference

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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The female sports advocacy group led a panel discussion with elite women athletes.

Key Points: 
  • Cambridge, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2023) - Flame Bearers, the first global storytelling platform illuminating the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians and Paralympians, hosted a panel at the Harvard Kennedy School's Women in Power Conference on Saturday, April 15.
  • While the conference's theme-' Breaking Barriers'-relates strongly to Flame Bearers ' mission, its panel was entitled 'Sparking Conversations in Sport: Elite Women Athletes.'
  • The Women in Power Conference (WIPC) is now in its sixth year, with a historical reach of over 1,600 people in over 50 countries.
  • "We are honored to host a panel at the prestigious Women in Power Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School," Mittelman said.

Bluescape Partners with Government Acquisitions, Inc. (GAI) to Offer Virtual Work Platform Enabling Data-Driven Decisions for Federal Agencies

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluescape was built for data visualization and increased operational velocity

Key Points: 
  • Bluescape has partnered with Government Acquisitions, Inc. (GAI) to deliver its virtual work platform to the firm's federal government customer base.
  • Bluescape ®, a visual collaboration and workspace platform, announced today that it has partnered with Government Acquisitions, Inc. (GAI) to deliver its virtual work platform to the firm's federal government customer base.
  • Bluescape's capabilities complement GAI's focus on bringing innovation and efficiency to Federal missions.
  • For more information on how Bluescape is driving innovation and transformation in government and commercial organizations, visit https://www.bluescape.com/public-sector .