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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,...

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have raised concerns over data privacy and security risks, counterfeit products, and human rights abuses on China-based e-commerce marketplaces. These marketplaces, including TikTok, TaoBao, Pinduoduo, Temu, Alibaba, AliExpress, and Shein, have gained popularity in the U.S.The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mandates that all Chinese tech companies grant access to user information, which raises serious concerns about data privacy...

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly announced the publication of the 2023 Merger Guidelines. These guidelines elucidate the factors and frameworks that these agencies utilize in their review of mergers and acquisitions.

United States Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens, recently used the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to report that December has been a particularly challenging month for migrants attempting to cross the border. He highlighted the ongoing risk of death and the necessity for rescue operations associated with illegal entry into America.

The Ways and Means Committee of the United States Congress has focused its efforts in 2023 on addressing the needs and priorities of working families, small businesses, and farmers, while also ensuring transparency and accountability in government. Led by Chairman Jason Smith, the committee has made significant strides in advancing solutions to the challenges facing the country.Chairman Smith expressed the committee's commitment to working families, stating, "The Ways and Means Committee hit the ground running in 2023 - refocusing the Committee's work on the needs and...

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has launched an investigation into attempts by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to extort millions of dollars from airlines if Congress changes laws that limit flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The investigation comes after documents revealed that MWAA, at the request of United Airlines, is attempting to transfer the proceeds to United Airlines via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).In a letter addressed to John Potter, President and...

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has taken a significant step by issuing a subpoena to Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding information regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) alleged attempts to surveil Members of Congress and congressional staff. This move comes after Google revealed that the DOJ had subpoenaed their records in 2017, including personal phone records and emails of a former Chief Investigative Counsel to then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley.The subpoenaed information not only pertains to the staff member...

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed two bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation's weather communication and radio service. The bills, known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, were introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in May 2023 and have now been sent to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act seeks to upgrade the outdated weather radio technology and...

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has called on Shalanda Young, the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to prioritize small businesses in the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Request. In a letter addressed to Director Young, Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of supporting small businesses and ensuring their continued growth and success.Small businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, particularly in the face of the challenges...

Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has called for bipartisan solutions to address the border security crisis the United States is facing at both the southern and northern borders. In a recent speech on the Senate floor, Senator Collins highlighted the alarming increase in encounters with foreign nationals entering the U.S. without authorization.According to Senator Collins, there were a record 12,381 encounters recorded yesterday alone. She expressed concern that the current rate of encounters, averaging nearly 8,500 per day this...

Reports have emerged showing that fraud victims are facing significant tax bills following the repeal of the casualty and theft losses deduction by the 2017 Trump tax law. U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has taken action by sending a letter to Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel, calling on the agency to provide information about how fraud victims are being affected by the repeal of this deduction.In the letter, Senator Casey expressed concern over the removal of the provision that allowed victims of...

In a letter addressed to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Erik Gerding, Congresswoman Harriet M. Hageman, along with thirty-one U.S. House Members, expressed deep concern over the SEC's proposed rule to approve the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs). The letter outlined the intricate nature of the proposal and raised critical questions regarding its potential impact on public and private lands.