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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest rising research institutions in North America, according to the esteemed Nature Index. The VA's long-standing history of medical breakthroughs includes the development of the CAT scan, the pacemaker innovation, and the execution of the first-ever liver transplant. In recent years, VA researchers have contributed significantly to critical initiatives such as COVID-19 response, women’s health, telehealth, suicide prevention, the PACT Act, President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot, among others.

The Department of Labor announced a significant expansion of MigrantWorker.gov and its Spanish version, TrabajadorMigrante.gov. These websites provide valuable information to help protect the rights of all American workers, regardless of their immigration status.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of $12 million in additional funds aimed at improving job quality and expanding access to good jobs in critical industries. This initiative places an emphasis on training for jobs in the care economy, such as home, elder, and childcare.

The United States has imposed sanctions on five Russia-based individuals and entities, alleging their involvement in the transfer of military equipment and components between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation. This move is seen as a violation of the UN arms embargo on the DPRK. The US asserts that Russia has increasingly relied upon the DPRK for munitions to wage its war on Ukraine, using dozens of DPRK-supplied ballistic missiles against Ukrainian targets.

The United States-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, officially entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement lays the groundwork for a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria that aligns with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and commits to high standards of aviation safety and security.

The Justice Department has announced a series of coordinated and court-authorized actions to disrupt the illicit revenue generation efforts of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers. This is part of a wider initiative, the DPRK RevGen: Domestic Enabler Initiative, which aims to prioritize high-impact, strategic, and unified enforcement and disruption operations across the U.S. Government targeting U.S.-based enablers of unlawful DPRK IT workers overseas.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a series of in-person, community-based Regional Roadshow events as part of its Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative. This initiative aims to help communities across the nation access the unprecedented resources provided by the EPA's Inflation Reduction Act investments and other new funding opportunities facilitated by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. On May 13, 2024, the roadshow made a stop in Florence, South Carolina, providing local leaders with opportunities to develop or leverage community-based...

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 10 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. The appointees include seven new members and three re-appointments, representing a diverse mix of university, non-profit, and industry representatives.

Despite Meta’s assurances about efforts to mitigate risks to young users, the EU's investigation into Facebook and Instagram should serve as a cautionary signal to other platforms, according to some experts.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor today announced a significant expansion of MigrantWorker.gov and its Spanish version, TrabajadorMigrante.gov. These websites provide useful information to help protect the rights of all American workers, regardless of their immigration status.

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further support the Cuban people and independent private sector entrepreneurs. This move aligns with the policy announced by the Biden-Harris Administration on May 16, 2022. The regulatory amendments will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register on May 28, 2024.

The U.S. Justice Department has announced that the Attorney General has submitted a notice of proposed rulemaking to the Federal Register, initiating a formal process to consider reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has released an investigative update highlighting significant shortcomings in Harvard University's response to antisemitic incidents on its campus. The investigation reveals that despite receiving substantial recommendations from Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group (AAG), the university leadership failed to publicize or implement these suggestions.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently had a conversation with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár in the wake of an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. The information was confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

On behalf of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, I would like to thank the Government and people of Armenia for generously hosting the 2024 EBRD Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors. President Odile Renaud-Basso has steered the EBRD successfully over the past year through successful capital increase negotiations—on the heels of the Bank’s first-mover, quick and effective support to Ukraine—and the historic resolution on the Bank’s incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.

The tradition of posing important or intriguing questions is deeply ingrained in the scientific community. Renowned mathematician Paul Erdős, for instance, is well-known for presenting his queries to students and colleagues, some of which remain unresolved. The Clay Mathematics Institute also maintains a list of seven Millennium Problems, six of which are yet to be solved. Among these is the P = NP problem, a crucial question in computational complexity theory and evidently a favorite of the Office of Technology.

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced today that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to start at 1 pm ET and will begin with a session for members of the public to address the Commission.

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance workers' day-to-day operations is significant, but it also carries risks. A recent report from the Center for American Progress delves into how collective bargaining can be a potent tool in helping workers negotiate contract provisions that protect them from job elimination, set boundaries on surveillance and algorithmic management, and create opportunities for workers to reap the benefits of productivity boosts offered by AI tools.

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and three entities associated with the malicious botnet tied to the residential proxy service known as 911 S5. The individuals sanctioned are Yunhe Wang, Jingping Liu, and Yanni Zheng. The entities include Spicy Code Company Limited, Tulip Biz Pattaya Group Company Limited, and Lily Suites Company Limited.

The Justice Department has announced that the Shelby County, Tennessee, District Attorney General (DA) has reached an agreement to halt the prosecution of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) under Tennessee’s aggravated prostitution law. The DA will also implement reforms to rectify discrimination against people living with HIV who have been subjected to discriminatory and harsher penalties under this law.

The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, has announced a reward offer of up to $5 million. The reward is intended for information leading to the disruption of financial mechanisms supporting certain activities in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Activities under scrutiny include money laundering that supports the Government of North Korea or any senior official or person acting on behalf of that government.

In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) does not violate the Constitution. The decision was announced today in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released additional guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content bonus, a key component of President Biden’s economic strategy to stimulate American manufacturing and iron and steel production, thereby fortifying the clean energy economy.

The Justice Department has unsealed charges, seizures, and other court-authorized actions aimed at disrupting the illicit revenue generation efforts of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). The charges include prosecutions of an Arizona woman, a Ukrainian man, and three unidentified foreign nationals who allegedly participated in schemes to place overseas information technology (IT) workers—posing as U.S. citizens and residents—in remote positions at U.S. companies.

The Department of Labor announced today a significant expansion of MigrantWorker.gov and its Spanish counterpart, TrabajadorMigrante.gov. These websites are designed to provide vital information to safeguard the rights of all U.S. workers, irrespective of their immigration status.