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The United States has designated three nationals from the People's Republic of China for activities associated with a malicious botnet known as 911 S5. Additionally, three entities located in Thailand have been identified for being owned or controlled by one of these individuals.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for West Virginia following severe weather events that occurred from April 2 to April 6, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration affecting the counties of Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne, and Wetzel.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9 million women and 8 million men in the United States report experiencing intimate partner violence in the past 12 months. For individuals experiencing domestic, sexual, and other forms of violence, pursuing safety often means missing work to relocate, access support, or deal with legal proceedings. A new Center for American Progress (CAP) report surveys and analyzes state laws that provide “safe leave”—specific workplace leave rights in relation to violence—including both shorter- and longer-term paid leave and...

The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on its enforcement and related activities in 2023 concerning the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

Under Secretary Fernandez will travel to Michigan from May 28 to 30 to participate in the Mackinac Policy Conference. This event is a significant Midwest policy and economic gathering of government and industry leaders aimed at discussing current policy challenges and opportunities in the critical minerals, batteries, and electric vehicle sectors, along with their associated supply chains. Additionally, he will meet with industry and labor representatives in Detroit.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $7,830,500 in brownfield grants through the Investing in America agenda to rehabilitate and revitalize communities in Alabama. This funding is part of a broader $1.5 billion investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at addressing legacy pollution, advancing environmental justice, and creating healthier communities.

Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

A federal jury convicted a Texas doctor today for causing the submission of over $70 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic tests ordered through a telemarketing scheme.

HOUSTON – After severe weather and other natural calamities, the U.S. Department of Labor is urging employers involved in debris clearance, home repair, and disaster recovery services to adhere to federal wage regulations. The department highlights its resources designed to prevent wage violations.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has conducted tests on beef tissue from 96 cull dairy cows condemned at select FSIS-inspected facilities. On May 22, 2024, viral particles were detected in tissue samples, including muscle, from one cow. To date, samples from 95 cows have tested negative for viral particles. No meat from these dairy cattle entered the food supply.

The California Assembly has passed a bill that mandates browser developers to provide an opt-out tool for users. Advocacy groups such as Consumer Reports, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and trade organization Digital Content Next, which represents publishers, support the bill.

A new column from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights the need for policymakers to address reproductive equity for disabled individuals, a group historically overlooked in the fight for reproductive rights. The column features a poll conducted with Data for Progress, revealing how likely voters perceive disability and reproductive equity issues.

On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3,150,770 in grant awards as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The grants aim to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in South Carolina while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Programs are intended to transform polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets, creating jobs and spurring economic revitalization in...

On May 27th, government officials and representatives from the private sector, academia, and civil society worldwide will gather to commemorate two decades since the first World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The WSIS initially convened stakeholders to envision a future where digital technologies are accessible to all, regardless of country or background. It initiated a series of meetings aimed at aligning the internet's evolution with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and fundamental human rights principles.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2024) – NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant joined Scripps News Live to discuss the challenges that small businesses are facing nationwide and what issues candidates should address to appeal to Main Street voters in upcoming elections.

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to address the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a $363,131 loan transaction under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) with Palmer Park Housing Partners, LP. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations for the Palmer Park apartment community in Glendale, California.

OKLAHOMA CITY – After severe weather and other natural calamities strike, the U.S. Department of Labor urges employers who clear debris, repair homes, or provide other disaster recovery services to avoid using pay practices that violate federal regulations by taking advantage of the many resources it provides.

New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal are the companies most frequently impersonated by scammers. According to a newly released data spotlight, consumers in 2023 submitted approximately 52,000 reports about scammers impersonating Best Buy or its Geek Squad tech support brand. This was followed by around 34,000 reports of scammers impersonating Amazon. PayPal was the third-most impersonated company with about 10,000 consumer reports.

On May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8,387,710 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Florida. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Programs aim to transform polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets while creating jobs and spurring economic revitalization.

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Healing and Response Teams Special Initiative solicitation on May 24, 2024. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the initiative's requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.

Dr. Brad Parks, Executive Director of AidData, a research lab at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute, stated that the U.S. and its allies have not successfully adapted to China’s evolving Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global infrastructure project initiated by China in 2013. Parks made this assertion during a May 16 hearing titled "All Roads Lead to Beijing? The CCP's Global Development Offensive."

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $2.79 million in grants through the Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Louisiana, aiming to advance environmental justice and create healthier communities. This initiative is funded by a $1.5 billion investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement agreement with Granite & Marble Services LLC, a New Jersey contractor, following the fatal fall of a worker at a Bayonne construction site in October 2023.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $1,333,883 to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Cherokee Nation. This funding is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at addressing legacy pollution, advancing environmental justice, and fostering healthier communities.