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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including its agencies CDC, FDA, NIH, and ASPR, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is focused on maintaining community health and safety in response to the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assesses that the risk to the general public remains low. However, farmworkers in close contact with infected animals are at a higher risk.

In February 2024, judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit heard oral arguments in National Association of Private Fund Managers v. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a case that could significantly impact American capital markets. A new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) details how a decision against the SEC’s private fund advisers rule might lead to broader challenges against the regulatory framework authorized by Congress.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America have issued a joint statement regarding recent sanctions on North Korea (DPRK) and Russia. The statement emphasizes that these sanctions represent a coordinated effort to hold both nations accountable for their involvement in the unlawful transfer of arms from DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Maine following severe winter storms that occurred from April 3 to April 5, 2024. This move follows President Biden's major disaster declaration for Cumberland and York counties.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Nebraska, addressing recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms and straight-line winds from April 6 to April 7, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Banner, Cheyenne, Dawes, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, and Sioux.

MyInterview’s challenges are not isolated. Similar issues have affected other notable AI hiring platforms. HireVue, a prominent AI and human resource management company that has serviced corporations such as Hilton, Delta Air Lines, and Unilever, faced significant criticism for its use of AI to analyze speech elements like "variation in tone or pauses." The backlash led the company to cease this practice in 2021.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has updated the frequently asked questions (FAQs) webpage regarding the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident. Initially published on April 19, 2024, the webpage provides information related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules and the cybersecurity incident affecting Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), along with many other healthcare entities.

The United States has endorsed a Statement of Principles for Indo-Pacific Defense Industrial Base Collaboration following extensive consultations with U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including the recent Maluhia Talks at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have requested a briefing from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines. The briefing is to address concerns regarding GenScript Biotechnology, a biotech firm from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) announced that his amendment, which permits the targeting of "affiliates of cartels" and narco-traffickers under the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), has been passed in the House. This statement was made public through a press release on April 12.

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to participate in a Regulatory Workshop titled "Retail Investor Protection in a Digital World: Finfluencers, Gamification and the Evolving Trading Landscape" at the IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens on May 27, 2024. The workshop is part of the IOSCO 2024 Greece program, as announced in the event details.The workshop will take place at 11:00 a.m. local time in Athens, which corresponds to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The IOSCO Annual Meeting itself will be held in Athens, Greece.The participation of Commissioner Johnson in this workshop...

Border patrol officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge apprehended a U.S. citizen last week after discovering the man was wanted on felony charges of sexual assault of a child. He was handed over to Laredo Police for processing and adjudication of the warrant.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that New York is the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative aims to provide efficiency and clean energy upgrades for low- and middle-income families, helping them save on utility bills.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will commence an investigation into sediment impacts in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern in Gary, Indiana, next week. The project, which is supported by over $3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, is a collaborative effort with United States Steel Corp.

The United States has designated two entities based in the Central African Republic (CAR) for their involvement in supporting destabilizing activities by the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group in Africa. Mining Industries SARLU and Logistique Economique Etrangere SARLU have been identified as key enablers of Wagner Group security operations and illicit mining endeavors in CAR.

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional measures to safeguard the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. Following the initial detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle two months ago, USDA has collaborated with federal and state partners to understand and contain the virus. As part of these efforts, USDA is allocating an additional $824 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) for emergency funding and launching a Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program.

New York has become the first state to offer home energy rebates to households upgrading their inefficient appliances with energy-efficient electric alternatives. This initiative is part of the $4.5 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. The rebates cover both purchase and installation costs for heat pumps, water heaters, electric stoves, and other home appliances.

On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit requesting a federal court to prevent three Alabama companies, including a Hyundai assembly and manufacturing plant in the U.S., from illegally employing children. The lawsuit also seeks to compel the companies to forfeit any benefits derived from oppressive child labor.

WASHINGTON – Throughout May, the nation celebrated the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Acting Secretary Julie Su observed the month by sharing her perspective and highlighting the Department of Labor's work.

From June 7-8, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe will travel to Kochi, India, to meet participants and deliver closing remarks at the WiSci (Women in Science) South Asia STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics) Camp.

Today, the Justice Department filed a proposed consent decree to prohibit the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from enforcing the Transfer Eligibility Rule and the Rule of Restitution in connection with it. The decree also aims to prevent the implementation of similar restrictions between Division I colleges and universities.

OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Expanding Sexual Assault Victim Services on Campus Pilot Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.

Washington, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, the Center for American Progress, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and 14 other civil rights and advocacy groups sent a letter to the National Institute for Justice (NIJ) addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.

The Biden Administration has reinforced its commitment to reducing food loss and waste, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) renewing their formal agreement initially established in 2018. This year, the collaboration is further strengthened by the inclusion of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen addressed attendees at the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Financial Stability, emphasizing the importance of AI in financial services and its associated risks.