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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with its annual summary of activities aimed at protecting consumers in the debt collection sector.

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement following reports that a Chinese social media influence operation posed as American voters and disseminated divisive messaging ahead of the presidential election in November.

The Justice Department announced the ongoing seizure of 32 internet domains used in Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns, known as “Doppelganger,” which violated U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws. According to an unsealed affidavit, Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and ANO Dialog, under the direction of the Russian Presidential Administration and specifically First Deputy Chief of Staff Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko, utilized these domains to covertly disseminate propaganda...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, September 4, the addition of one site in California to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) and proposed adding four more sites. The NPL identifies locations across the United States where historical releases of hazardous substances pose significant threats to human health and the environment.

The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a report detailing findings from a review of income disclosure statements from 70 different multi-level marketers (MLMs).

The United States takes action to defend and protect U.S. election institutions and processes from Moscow’s attempts to influence the 2024 Presidential Election.

Methamphetamine and heroin are resulting in serious societal issues in Lyon County, Nevada according to Sheriff Brad Pope.

New Mexico Households Can Receive up to $14,000 Through the Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy and Save Money on Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades

As the new European Union institutions prepare to take office following the EU elections, the growing threat of spyware has become a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from policymakers. Recognizing this urgent need for action, the Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has led the creation of a civil society coordination group dedicated to addressing the misuse of spyware within the EU. The group comprises various civil society organizations and journalists’ associations committed to safeguarding fundamental rights, transparency, and...

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite their overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full coverage of the 2024 NFL season, beginning Thursday, September 5.

The Department of State has released a new volume of the "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981–1988, Volume XXXVIII, International Economic Development; International Debt; Foreign Assistance." This volume is part of a subseries documenting the foreign policy decision-making during President Ronald Reagan's administration.

Individuals from Florida, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico were charged in four indictments. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this in a news release on August 23.

Movie fans are getting a sneak peek at "City of Dreams" through a series of early previews. Roadshow Attractions announced the giveaway in an August 26 news release.

Apple TV+ will premiere a four-part documentary on August 2, detailing rookie FBI agent Scott Lawson’s efforts to dismantle the Trevino brothers' leadership of the Los Zetas cartel. This announcement was made in a news release on July 23.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat, following its publication in the Federal Register.

A federal district court judge in Texas has largely blocked a new Texas social media law from being enforced while the Computer & Communications Industry Association’s (CCIA) First Amendment challenge proceeds through the legal system.

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell visited New Zealand on August 30, 2024, to co-chair the U.S.-New Zealand Strategic Dialogue and engage with senior government officials. The visit also marked the launch of the inaugural Critical and Emerging Technology Dialogue.

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell traveled to Vanuatu on August 29 to dedicate the U.S. Embassy in Port Vila. His visit underscored shared priorities and bilateral initiatives, including climate resiliency, healthcare, and cultural heritage preservation.

WASHINGTON, August 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today joined the U.S. Department of Education along with education, parent, and school meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally celebrating the back-to-school season. The event aimed to thank those who educate and nourish the nation’s school children and highlighted steps taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to support school meals as an essential educational tool.

The Department of the Interior announced today that Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin M. Sligh will depart his position effective September 6, after serving in the role for the past two and a half years. Kathryn (Kati) E. Kovacs, who serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, will assume leadership of the bureau.

Jason Pye is the vice president of the Due Process Institute. He was formerly vice president for Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks.

The interim report, titled "The Consequences of Biden-Harris Administration’s Open-Borders Policies: the Cases of Four Illegal Aliens Who Viciously Attacked a Man on A Chicago Train," discusses chaos at the southwest border, crimes committed by migrants allowed to enter the country, and then delves into the February 2024 attack. The information was released on Aug. 21 in a press release from the US House Judiciary Committee.

Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco was arrested on August 21 in connection with the June 2022 deaths of 53 smuggled migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio. The announcement came in an August 23 news release from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Karla Adriana Votta-Cardenas, 43, will spend over 20 years in prison for two counts related to drug trafficking. This announcement came in an August 21 Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) news release.

MANCHESTER, NH – The U.S. Department of Labor’s investigation of a Bristol restaurant identified 20 child labor violations, including allowing a 15-year-old to use a blowtorch for food preparation and another 15-year-old to clean a meat slicer.