Federal Newswire requests list of organizations receiving payments through CFPB’s ‘Civil Penalty Fund’
By Federal Newswire Report | Feb 19, 2024
Federal Newswire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) seeking a list of all organizations that have received payments from the bureau’s “Civil Penalty Fund” since the bureau’s formation in 2011.
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda’s comments raise confusion over potential rule change for natural asset companies
By Federal Newswire Report | Nov 22, 2023
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda delivered a keynote address on Nov. 17 at the 26th annual Japan–U.S. Symposium, emphasizing the crucial role of regulators in maintaining the strength of the U.S. and Japanese capital markets.
Electronic payments coalition slams New York Times video on credit card rewards
By Federal Newswire Report | Nov 22, 2023
An organization representing major credit card companies issued a strong rebuke of claims made against the industry in a video by the New York Times.
Aerospace Industries Association comments on Biden's new AI Executive Order
By Federal Newswire Report | Nov 3, 2023
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning welcomed the Biden Administration's recent Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI), terming it a "game-changer"
USDOT announces $40 million grant for V2X Road Safety Technologies
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
The United States Department of Transportation initiative aims to improve road safety, mobility, and efficiency.
Midwest faces economic challenges, according to EPI report
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
A comprehensive report sheds light on the economic challenges plaguing the Midwest region of the United States.
Mike Whitaker confirmed as new FAA administrator
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Mike Whitaker as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, filling an 18-month leadership void at the agency.
Manhunt for person of interest following tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
The mass shooting incident has drawn the attention of gun violence prevention advocates.
UAW and Ford Motor Company reach historic agreement
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
A months-long nationwide UAW strike could be coming to an end with final agreement.
The impact of Section 1332 waivers on ACA expansion
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
Section 1332 waivers are vital for states' efforts to expand healthcare coverage, improve affordability, and promote innovation under the Affordable Care Act.
Rep. Mike Johnson Elected 56th Speaker of the House
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
Johnson's election comes on the heels of a turbulent few weeks marked by the unexpected ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and subsequent failed nominations.
CSIS launches program on intelligence and technology
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
The program will provide actionable recommendations for industry leaders in the tech industry and policymakers in government.
Department of Defense in search of new gravity bomb variant
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 31, 2023
Department of Defense announces plans for B61-13 nuclear bomb, pending congressional approval.
Bureau of Land Management announces oil and gas lease sale
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The parcels included in this sale are in North Dakota and comprise a total of 3,650.81 acres, according to the BLM’s press release about the new sale, which was announced on Oct. 17.
Sprague Lake Boardwalk replaced for visitor use
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
A summer 2023 project to improve the Sprague Lake Boardwalk has wrapped up and the Boardwalk is now open for visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park to use.
Bureau of Reclamation announces $500,000 contest to iimprove water supply predictions
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Reclamation announced the competition on Oct. 20, and noted that there are two stages: hindcast, which challenges participants to predict past water conditions; as well as forecast, which will challenge them to predict water supply for winter and spring 2024.
BlackRock charged with failing to disclose investments by publicly traded fund it advised by SEC
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BlackRock Advisors, LLC for failing to accurately describe investments in the entertainment industry that comprised a significant portion of a publicly traded fund it advised.
Amazon provides update on Project Kuiper's satellites test
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
Project Kuiper launched its first two satellites into space on an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) on October 6, marking the start of the Kuiper Protoflight mission.
Advanced estimate of GDP for Q3 2023 released
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual rate of 4.9% in real GDP in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 2.1% in the second quarter.
Leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators honored by President Biden
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 30, 2023
President Biden has awarded the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
