By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a complaint against Jacob Frydman, the principal of the now-defunct iBuilt LLC, and the company's group health plan. The action was taken on September 22, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners arrested an individual wanted for murder as part of a group of 77 smuggled migrants discovered in two stash houses in El Paso on Tuesday.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the strategic partnership between the United States and Kenya. The meeting focused on collaboration on shared priorities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Laurie Schaffer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the Department of the Treasury, delivered remarks at the Electronic Transaction Association’s Annual Fintech Policy Forum. Schaffer addressed the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services and highlighted both its potential benefits and risks.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $1.5 billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response grants for fiscal year 2024. The funds, distributed through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda and aim to support evidence-based treatments, recovery supports, and overdose prevention strategies.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Digital platform companies such as Uber, TaskRabbit, and Amazon are central to today's economy, connecting consumers to products and services and workers to various labor markets. An estimated 16% of people in the United States have engaged in platform-mediated gig work, with over half relying on this income for basic needs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola on September 26, 2024. The meeting highlighted the significance of the U.S.-South Africa partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck at the Pentagon. The meeting covered international support for Ukraine, defense strategy and investment, modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), and support to Haiti. Other bilateral and global issues were also discussed.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2024
The Justice Department has concluded that the City of Lexington, Mississippi, and its Police Department (LPD) have engaged in practices that violate civil rights. The investigation revealed a pattern of conduct that deprives residents of their constitutional and federal rights.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The American Investment Council (AIC) announced it submitted a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). The letter, ahead of the hearing on Steward Health Care, emphasized private equity's vital yet limited role in the health care system.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Iowa State Representative Zach Nunn has announced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing financial scams targeting retirees, such as "pig butchering" scams. The Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act will aid law enforcement in investigating these scams.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Sept. 18, Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) argued that the case of U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan meets the criteria for 'wrongful detention' and questioned why his case has not been elevated to the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
During a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Sept. 24, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said the SEC now acknowledges that crypto tokens are not securities, despite the SEC suing numerous crypto companies over allegations that they were offering unregistered sales of securities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Peter Zeihan, an author and geopolitical strategist, said the cartel in-fighting between the Sinaloa Cartel will continue to spread throughout Mexico and into the U.S.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said the country and its leader should focus on legislation that allows young people convicted of nonviolent crimes related to hate movement "to atone for their actions and reintegrate into society. "
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama have joined an existing agreement with consumer protection authorities from Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This agreement, initially reached in 2023, aims to enhance cooperation among these agencies to protect consumers from cross-border fraud, deception, and other illegal practices.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Rich McCormick said he has not received an answer regarding why the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Nigeria, has not been elevated to the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. McCormick shared his statement during a Sept. 19 hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), ranking member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), said that the Select Committee's Fentanyl Working Group is addressing the CCP’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Khanna shared his statement in a Sept. 19 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using Africa to further its global ambitions. McCaul shared his statement during a Sept. 11 committee hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released new data showing that 3.3 million small business owners and self-employed workers were covered by Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2022. This group accounted for 28% of all Marketplace enrollment for individuals aged 21-64.
