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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in collaboration with various healthcare associations and coalitions, has published a brief that outlines the definition and role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. The aim of this publication is to foster a shared understanding of AI in healthcare among policymakers, regulators, developers, and other public health stakeholders.

The Consumer Brands Association has lauded the U.S. Senate's approval of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. The association maintains that these pieces of legislation will enhance recycling and composting data collection, as well as broaden rural access to recycling infrastructure.

The National Park Service has announced it is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before March 9, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by April 1, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a reminder to schools nationwide, urging them to be vigilant against discriminatory practices aimed at Muslim, Hindu, Palestinian and Arab students. This reminder was circulated in the form of a Dear Colleague Letter.

Steve H. Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University, has countered the Nigerian government's claim that cryptocurrency is causing harm to the value of the naira. Speaking to the Federal Newswire, Hanke asserted that it is in fact the growth of the naira's money supply that has led to its devaluation.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia announced on March 7 that Diego Ibarra, brother of Jose Ibarra, who is alleged to have killed Augusta University student Laken Riley, will remain in custody while he faces federal charges for using a forged green card to gain employment at the University of Georgia.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $425 million funding initiative, the Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program, designed to support small and medium-sized manufacturers. The program is specifically aimed at communities in current and former coal regions, with the goal of promoting the production and recycling of clean energy products while encouraging decarbonization efforts at manufacturing sites.

The National Park Service has announced that it is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before March 2, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by March 27, 2024.

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8) is Chairman of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

The Air and Marine Operations (AMO) unit of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently intercepted a shipment of cocaine valued at over $40,000.00. The seizure occurred on March 2 when a patrol aircraft from the Houston Air and Marine Branch, in collaboration with multiple partners, identified a suspicious vessel during a narcotics smuggling surveillance operation.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently intercepted a shipment of 35 counterfeit designer watches on its way to Puerto Rico. Originating from Hong Kong, the shipment was estimated to be worth more than $11.7 million.

U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) has expressed concerns to the Federal Newswire regarding the use of taxpayer funds by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He alleges that these funds are enabling illegal activities at the border, including "lawbreakers" who smuggle illegal immigrants across the border. Gosar represents Arizona's 9th District.

Representatives Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee have introduced the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This legislation aims to prevent app store availability or web hosting services in the United States for apps controlled by ByteDance, such as TikTok.

On March 5, a technical glitch disrupted user access to three Meta platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—for approximately two hours. This interruption on Super Tuesday has raised the question: Can a significant social media outage influence an election?

Bill Drexel, an associate fellow for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), recently spoke to Federal Newswire about the need for the U.S. to maintain sufficient resources and keep the public informed of cyberattacks as a strategy to discourage Chinese cyberaggression. This comes in response to FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments during a Congressional hearing that Chinese cyber actors significantly outnumber the FBI's cyber personnel.

Christian Catalini, founder of the MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab, has stated to Federal Newswire that blockchain analytics companies are playing a crucial role in supporting government efforts to tackle illicit fund movements. He pointed out that the transparent nature of blockchain offers increased visibility into crypto transactions, which can be harnessed to address unlawful activities.

Bill Drexel, an associate fellow with the Center for a New American Security's (CNAS) Technology and National Security Program, told Federal Newswire about the potential catastrophic impact of a successful Chinese cyberattack on U.S. critical infrastructure. His remarks were made in light of a recent Congressional hearing where FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the threats posed by cyber actors supported by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The U.S. Department of Education has imposed a $14 million fine on a Christian-based university for its failure to disclose information pertinent to sexual assault survivors and crime. The department has stated that this is the most significant violation of the Clery Act, legislation mandating that institutions of higher education publicize issues related to public safety.

Bill Drexel, an associate fellow in the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), has called on the U.S. government to raise public awareness about potential cyberattacks from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and how to counter such threats. In a recent interview with Federal Newswire, Drexel pointed out that FBI Director Christopher Wray had testified in a Congressional hearing that Chinese-backed "cyber threat actors" significantly outnumber FBI cyber personnel. This disparity, according to Drexel, highlights a severe...

Housing counseling agencies, which have received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling, are now eligible to apply for $10 million in grant funding. The funds will be used by these organizations to assist prospective homebuyers, in underserved communities, throughout their homebuying journey.

The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced a new legislative proposal titled "The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act". This bill, introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), aims to restrict the availability of apps, such as TikTok in the U.S., which are allegedly under foreign adversary control.

The president and CEO of the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) today asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to use “the well-accepted administrative rulemaking process” instead of what he said are “one-off and nontransparent enforcement proceedings.”

President Biden has directed the United States to probe the national security threats posed by Chinese-manufactured 'smart cars'. The administration suspects that these vehicles, produced in China, possess the ability to extract sensitive information from American drivers.

Chris Iacovella is the President and CEO of The American Securities Association (ASA). He served as special counsel and policy advisor to commissioner Scott O'Malia at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act will provide a $140,000 disbursement to fund projects aimed at improving aquatic passages for Atlantic salmon.