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The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), a global organization that advocates for digital assets through research and education, recently disclosed the results of a national survey conducted among crypto voters. The survey revealed that a significant majority of respondents would favor a candidate who seeks to establish clear regulations for the digital asset industry. These findings were released on January 3.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has lauded the full implementation of California’s Proposition 12. This ballot measure, approved in 2018, enforces stringent restrictions on food products derived from animals kept in cruel confinement.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), has accused Illinois-based roofing contractor, Miller Building Systems LLC, of breaching workplace safety regulations. The company, owned by Elmer Miller, has previously been fined over 20 times by the department. This time, the DOL alleges that the company exposed its employees to potential falls while they were engaged in a residential construction project in Savoy, Illinois.

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) defines a noxious weed as any plant designated by a Federal, State or county government as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife, or property. Such plants are also characterized by their ability to grow out of place and their resistance to common pest control methods.

GreenMet, a U.S. company, has announced that it supports the development of cleaner methods for refining and processing minerals domestically. This comes as an alternative to relying on China, especially in light of China's recent ban on technologies related to rare earth refining.

Tech giants Apple and Google, who have been embroiled in numerous antitrust battles in the United States, are now facing mounting pressure in Japan. As per a report by Nikkei Asia, Japan is gearing up to implement new regulations that could compel these two technology behemoths to permit third-party app stores on their mobile operating systems.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the establishment of an advisory committee to facilitate road innovation. The Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) will comprise experts and advocates from various sectors including municipalities, industry, labor unions, and academia.

This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) executed migrant removal flights to Venezuela and Central America. This initiative was supported by a joint effort between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Committee on Ethics has announced the establishment of an Investigative Subcommittee to determine whether Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated any laws or standards of conduct in the performance of her duties. The Subcommittee will focus on allegations related to campaign finance, failure to disclose required information, and acceptance of voluntary services from an individual not employed in her congressional office.

The international partnership initiative aims to empower government partners to manage land, surface water, and resource use sustainably. The initiative will leverage Landsat’s data records and provide a new capability to comprehend and manage the impacts of climate change on landscapes at state, regional, and international levels.

Backcountry camping permits will be available for half off the usual price on January 15. This offer is part of six special days where fees are waived or discounted in national parks, with the next one scheduled for December 19.

Google and YouTube are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the accessibility and quality of health content for users worldwide. The technology is transforming public health services, making them more readily available to consumers.

Microsoft and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) have announced a partnership aimed at developing artificial intelligence (AI) that caters to the needs of workers. The alliance intends to ensure that workers' voices are heard during AI development and will work towards shaping an AI policy that supports them.

Ultragenyx, a pharmaceutical company, has agreed to pay $6 million for allegations of paying kickbacks that contributed to increased claims for its drug, Crysvita. The company is accused of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid by offering free genetic tests to encourage prescriptions of its drug.

Fourteen individuals linked to a North Carolina drug organization, which was supplied by both the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), have been sentenced to prison. The sentencing follows a two-year investigation that revealed the organization's involvement in trafficking substantial quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, as well as illegal firearm possession. This information was disclosed by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Todd Bensman, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, has asserted that hundreds of thousands of migrants are arriving in American cities by air, largely unnoticed and unreported. In an article penned on September 21, Bensman shed light on the obscured data concerning the influx of foreign immigrants entering the country via air travel.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) federal advisory committee has greenlit a series of recommendations aimed at streamlining the transit of goods within America. The move, designed to expedite North American trade, was announced during a recent meeting of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).

Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), has discussed evidence suggesting that the United States may possess information indicating TikTok as a national security concern. This comes amidst ongoing investigations into the social media platform.

Richard Teng, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, stated that American regulatory agencies have acknowledged the efforts Binance has made to enhance its compliance. Teng assumed the role of CEO in November as part of a settlement with the U.S. government to resolve historical compliance issues associated with Binance.

Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in conjunction with the chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), have called for sanctions to be imposed on officials responsible for the CCP's placement of bounties on five individuals. The request was directed to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), recently reiterated the organization's stance on asylum laws through a reposted tweet from the CBP's main account.

A document procured by Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) discloses that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) directed hundreds of DOJ officials nationwide to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies in executing the "Garland Memo." This revelation challenges prior statements from the DOJ, which sought to minimize the memo's significance.

The office of Governor Sarah Sanders (R-Arkansas) is currently conducting an investigation into the potential violation of state law by two Arkansas-based companies, alleged to have affiliations with China. Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward raised his concerns in a letter addressed to Attorney General Tim Griffin (R-Arkansas), calling for investigations into these companies.

Washington, DC – Senator Joe Manchin, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed his support for Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261 in a statement released today. The sale, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), highlights the United States' commitment to utilizing its abundant resources to enhance energy security.According to Senator Manchin, the IRA is an all-encompassing energy security bill that not only strengthens the country's current energy production but also invests in innovative and clean energy technologies. He...

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has criticized Harvard University for its alleged double standard in handling plagiarism allegations against President Claudine Gay. In a letter addressed to Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker, Foxx demanded more information about the university's handling of the allegations and the unequal application of Harvard's Honor Code.Foxx expressed concern about the inconsistent application of standards, stating, "Our concern is that standards are not being applied consistently,...