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Canada has been rocked by reports detailing the extent of Chinese interference across its democratic institutions. China’s capacity to influence Canadian politics and to infiltrate the political elite presents a stark warning that foreign interference is a very real threat, and China will take advantage of unwary Western nations.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning April 26, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to support mine safety training for the nation’s miners. The grants will be awarded as part of MSHA's fiscal year 2024 State Grants program, aimed at providing federally mandated training and re-training for miners working in surface and underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines.

A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights a pending decision by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that could protect a significant area of public lands in Alaska. Known as “D-1 lands,” this region is crucial for Alaska Native subsistence and for species affected by climate change and habitat loss.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu today in Washington on the occasion of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Odobescu reaffirmed the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russia’s aggression and committed to working together as NATO Allies to strengthen security and energy resilience across the Black Sea region. They also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in combating foreign state information manipulation.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will release the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Monday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. ET at the U.S. Department of State. He will be joined by Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu convened on June 21, 2024, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at countering foreign state information manipulation.

The United States is determined to protect and preserve the integrity of its information and communication technology from cyber threats. Today, the Department of the Treasury designated 12 executives or senior leaders of AO Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus company.

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Romania on countering foreign state information manipulation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $850 million in federal funding for projects aimed at monitoring, measuring, quantifying, and reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Arkansas residents recovering from the severe storms and tornadoes beginning May 24, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have led the country through a strong recovery from the pandemic, with 15 million jobs created, inflation below 3 percent, and incomes rising faster than prices. However, prices remain high, prompting the Biden-Harris administration to take action to lower costs across families’ budgets.

The Justice Department announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP enhances public safety by enabling federally recognized Tribes to access and exchange data with national crime information databases, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), for authorized criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20 federal agencies in expanding efforts to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to the impacts of climate change. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's broader National Climate Resilience Framework, which aims to align climate resilience investments across both public and private sectors through common principles and coordinated actions.

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has joined a coalition urging the Australian government to protect end-to-end encryption during the review process of the Online Safety Act. The joint statement emphasizes the critical role of end-to-end encryption in ensuring safety, security, and privacy for millions in Australia.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) law enforcement actions resulted in more than $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023, the agency reported in its annual summary on refunds.

The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of over $44.5 million in grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program. These funds aim to enhance postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion rates among rural students by developing high-quality career pathways aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors.

Heat is considered a silent killer, affecting the lives and health of people across the United States. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur each year in the country.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of a half-million-dollar grant to the South Bronx organization We Stay/Nos Quedamos. This funding, provided under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJ CPS), is aimed at supporting a climate resilience and emergency preparedness project in the area.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently unveiled a National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation aimed at broadening access to resources that foster innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse American communities. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2), seeks to stimulate economic growth, create quality jobs, and address global challenges by enhancing participation in STEM fields, inventorship, and innovation among historically underrepresented groups.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 8, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by July 8, 2024.

A federal jury in Los Angeles has convicted Terren S. Peizer, the former CEO, executive chairman, and chairman of the board of directors of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company, for engaging in an insider trading scheme using Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the distribution of $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds. This allocation represents the first tranche of additional funding secured by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The announcement is accompanied by an amended Notice of Funding Opportunity, enabling qualifying institutions and organizations to apply for these additional NSGP funds.

Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to the United Kingdom from June 24-28.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the immediate availability of $6 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. These funds aim to offset repair costs for damage caused by a recent landslide in the Teton Range and to construct a temporary detour near the Wyoming-Idaho border, restoring critical access to tourist destinations such as Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park.