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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.

U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) has issued a statement concerning the rise in de minimis (tax-free) imports into the U.S., highlighting how this allows Chinese companies to exploit Uyghur forced labor. Gallagher also cautioned that U.S. firms may be "forced" to relocate American jobs to China.

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a solicitation for electronic comments regarding the significance of properties nominated before February 24, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by March 19, 2024.

A trench collapse in Georgia, which led to the hospitalization of one worker and the tragic death of another aged 20, could have been avoided, says the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that a plumbing contractor based in Macon, Georgia, failed to ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Following a meeting with Indian Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristie Canegallo, expressed optimism that the discussion would facilitate an exchange of ideas on various topics. The primary focus was on maintaining positive business relationships while curbing illegal activities.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have taken a significant step in their investigation by subpoenaing Attorney General Merrick Garland for documents related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified information.According to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, "Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden's mishandling of classified documents made two things clear: there's a double standard of justice in...

In 2023, Gateway Arch National Park received over two million visitors, according to data gathered by the National Park Service using location-based information from visitors' cellular phones. This method allowed for an accurate estimation of the number of people visiting the park at any given time.

Software provider Avast has been prohibited from selling browsing data for advertising purposes, following false claims that it would block online tracking within its products. In addition to this, the company is mandated to pay over $16.5 million in charges levied against it by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Opioid manufacturer Endo Health Solutions Inc. (EHSI) has agreed to global restitution for its sales and marketing practices related to its opioid drug. The United States and EHSI have reached a resolution to settle the criminal and civil investigations concerning their opioid drug, Opana ER.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has declared that the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act is allocating funds to provide opportunities for companies to expand U.S. Semiconductor Packaging. The fresh funding aims to solicit applications for research and development that will aid in expediting the domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates, a critical technology for manufacturing semiconductors.

U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA). Banks referenced a recent article that alleges a connection between USHCA and the Chinese United Front Work Department (UWFD), an influential group advocating for the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The United States Department of Justice, along with the Attorneys General in Minnesota and New York, have initiated a civil lawsuit to prevent the acquisition of Change Healthcare by UnitedHealth Group. The authorities argue that the proposed $13 billion transaction could potentially damage competition within the health insurance and essential technologies sectors.

Tom Emmer, the House Majority Whip and Republican representative from Minnesota, has accused the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of abusing its emergency powers to fast-track a request from the Energy Information Agency (EIA). The request is aimed at making Bitcoin miners subject to a mandatory survey. Emmer has raised multiple questions about this "emergency survey" in a letter addressed to OMB Director Shalanda Young.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently met with the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, to discuss global issues. The meeting was an attempt to maintain healthy communication between the two nations and took place during the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has assured Taiwan that, irrespective of the outcome of the United States presidential election, the US will continue to support their independence from China. This declaration was made during a meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and Representative Mike Gallagher on February 22 in Taiwan.

The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before February 17, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by March 15, 2024.

In an effort to bolster the workforce caring for elderly adults and individuals living with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to implement measures in a program aimed at professional development of direct care workers. This initiative aligns with the section of the $37 billion American Rescue Plan that focuses on community-based and home services.

The Senate Western Caucus recently made a statement on social media about the need for the United States to become more self-reliant in the critical minerals industry. The caucus argued that with appropriate policies, the U.S. possesses the capacity to produce these crucial minerals domestically.

Jack Solowey, a policy analyst at the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives of the Cato Institute, recently addressed the issue of illicit activity in cryptocurrency compared to that in the traditional financial system. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Solowey highlighted that transactions conducted on blockchains are openly recorded, unlike those in the traditional financial system which remain closed.

Jack Solowey, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, recently highlighted the potential of blockchain technology in strengthening U.S. national security. Speaking to Federal Newswire, Solowey stated that blockchain technology can serve various purposes beyond its known payments-related functions. He emphasized that blockchains can protect sensitive information from authoritarian regimes, including recordings of pro-democracy statements from Hong Kong and testimonies of Holocaust survivors.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has published a list of resources for local and state agencies to effectively utilize Title I funds. This initiative is expected to bolster childhood programs such as Head Start.

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently addressed her concerns regarding foreign countries, such as China, purchasing farmland near U.S. military bases in a video posted on social media. As a Democrat from Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Slotkin has been actively questioning the foreign ownership of American farmland.

Leslie Graves is the founder and publisher of Ballotpedia, a nonprofit digital encyclopedia of American elections, politics, and policy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new $24 million funding opportunity from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to further expand the existing Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) network. The initiative aims to engage more union training programs, community colleges, and trade schools in supporting workforce training programs that focus on clean energy jobs which do not require a four-year degree.