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FTC suit: Amazon 'knowingly duped millions of consumers' with Amazon Prime

A complaint filed against Amazon.com Inc. by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges the U.S. multinational technology company “has knowingly duped millions of consumers into unknowingly enrolling in its Amazon Prime service.”


Defense secretary 'enormously proud of progress NATO has made' since last meeting

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who attended the recent Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, has positive reflections on the headway NATO has made regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.


HHS’ Xavier Becerra: Medicaid-, CHIP-eligible shouldn’t ‘lose coverage’

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has sent letters to U.S. governors encouraging them to be flexible to help avoid health care coverage loss for children and families as Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) renewals resume.


Wilson Center’s Mark Green: China’s ‘developing economy’ classification should be changed

The president of a center chartered by Congress that gives policymakers nonpartisan counsel and insights on global issues has contended that the People’s Republic of China should not ask for developing nation status if it wants to be respected as a great power.


Congressional Western Caucus: 2023 Farm Bill should focus on 'programs that work well and are proven effective'

The Congressional Western Caucus said the 2023 Farm Bill should be focused on programs that work well and are proven effective – rather than siphoning funding and technical staff for unproven climate projects.


Rep. Dunn: 'Adam Schiff’s reprehensible actions while serving in Congress are dishonest'

The U.S. House of Representatives decided to censure Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff for when he held investigations into former President Donald Trump as the head of the House Intelligence Committee.


Former DHS secretary: 'The border is effectively controlled by the Mexican cartels'

Chad Wolf, former Department of Homeland (DHS) secretary, criticized the Biden administration for the grave conditions at the southern border.


Rep. Gallagher criticizes Biden Administration’s relationship with China, calling it ‘zombie engagement’

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) recently commented on ongoing mistakes the White House has made in its dealings with China, including claiming that the Biden Administration is employing the same approach to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that has been tried and failed for the past 30 years.


USBP Chief Raul Ortiz: 'Border conditions are dangerous'

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said that conditions at the southern border continue to be hazardous, commenting on the number of rescues Border Patrol agents have had to perform.


Sen. Lankford: He and Sen. Sinema 'working to crack down on social media companies who are allowing the cartels to advertise, promote how to illegally enter the U.S.'

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said that he and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have been working together to patrol social media activity by cartels using these platforms to recruit teenagers for illegal activities.


Rep. Ivory supports local ownership of federal government lands

Utah Rep. Ken Ivory recently released a slide presentation that argued for local ownership and management of federal government lands.


Taylor-Kale: Department of Defense ‘continues to support industrial sectors of strategic importance to protect American national security’

The Department of Defense, through the Office for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, has signed a $45.5 million contract with Arconic Corporation to augment missile and munitions production by escalating the manufacturing of HPA (High Purity Aluminum) at its Davenport, Iowa facility.


FGI spokesman: 'The CDC is a taxpayer-funded government agency, not an advocacy organization or political operation'

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) announced that it has made public a large collection of documents pertaining to its probe into alleged misconduct at the Centers for Disease Control, where the policy objectives may have improperly overshadowed public health issues.


Director of FTC's Consumer Protection Bureau:  'We welcome the Department of Education’s renewed efforts to protect students'

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a statement to the Department of Education about its 2022 figures, showing that student loan debt ranks second among types of consumer debt, affecting more than 45 million borrowers who owe a combined $1.75 trillion.


RFK Jr. says Biden's comments on China violate 'Diplomacy 101'

Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to Twitter to attack President Joe Biden for Biden's recent handling of relations with China after Biden referred to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a "dictator."


Tax and policy expert says Congress should reverse 2017 tax cuts 'that have failed to deliver promised economic benefits’

An expert on the economy and tax policy is criticizing a Republican effort in Congress to advance a measure that would exacerbate the U.S. debt ratio by cutting taxes on wealthy corporations.


Schuster: ‘PIMCO failed to comply’ with critical obligations

An American investment management firm that concentrates on active fixed-income management has agreed to pay a combined $9 million penalty after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission found that the company violated disclosure plus policies and procedures law.


Rainer: Data breaches 'are a recurring issue across the healthcare industry'

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital reached a settlement with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services following an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.


Chandy: 'This bill protects the civil rights of everyone, and it's long overdue'

In a historic moment, the highly anticipated Equality Act has been introduced, heralding a major stride in protecting the civil rights of individuals nationwide.


Ferreira: Bit2Me funding ‘will be a boost to get new clients’

A prominent crypto exchange based in Spain has progressed in its growth strategy by raising 14 million euros in part to expand into Latin America.