News from July 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued a news release July 25 to recognize President Joe Biden's proclamation of a new national monument to honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. The monument is 425th site to be placed under the management of the National Park Service.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The "Mount Rushmore Protection Act" is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., and was discussed at a meeting of the House Natural Resources subcommittee on Federal Lands.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The federal government needs to keep fighting inflation, despite a drop of more than 5% compared to last year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
A June 12 massacre in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, carried out by Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO) militia has left 46 civilians dead, including 23 children, in a displaced people's camp.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Federal financial institution regulatory agencies today updated their existing guidance on liquidity risks and contingency planning. The updated guidance highlights that depository institutions should regularly evaluate and update their contingency funding plans.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
President Biden and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced commitments by major rental housing search platforms, including Zillow, Apartments.com, and AffordableHousing.com, to increase transparency of housing fees.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission has requested more information from Pfizer and Seagen relating to the $43 billion merger proposal, a Seattle biotech Securities and Exchange Commission file revealed.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation recently scrutinized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its failed effort to replace its antiquated travel system.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 29, 2023
Public companies in the U.S. now must disclose any cybersecurity incidents they have, as well as their cybersecurity risk management plans, under new rules recently adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The National Women's Law Center has released a fact sheet that exposes stagnant wage growth in the child-care workers sector, a problem it expects to get worse.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
On July 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Digital World Acquisition Corporation (DWAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for material misrepresentation to investors.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
Beth Milito, Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center, said in a recent statement that judicial deference to government agencies is continually an issue for small businesses.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently appointed Natasha Vij Greiner and Keith E. Cassidy as interim acting co-directors of the Division of Examinations, effective immediately.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
A British national who resides primarily in the Bahamas and three of his associates were charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with insider trading. The investor allegedly provided nonpublic information to the others for the purpose of executing illegal trades, resulting in more than $500,000 in profits.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed requiring broker-dealers and investment advisers to address possible conflicts of interest related to the use of predictive data analytics and similar technologies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The recent seizure in San Juan, Puerto Rico, of school supplies without proper safety labeling has federal officials reminding retailers and consumers to be aware of U.S. safety standards.
By Bill King | Jul 28, 2023
It is hard to grasp the timescale of Chinese history and culture, which can be traced back nearly 5,000 years
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued warnings to hospital systems and telehealth providers today about the privacy and security risks associated with online tracking technologies.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a warning to migrants attempting to cross the border via an illegal smuggling operation. The CBP said in a July tweet that smugglers have continued to risk the lives of others for personal gain and told migrants not to make the life-threatening trip.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 28, 2023
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission submitted an extensive Civil Investigative Demand to the maker of ChatGPT.
