News from May 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it is relaxing pandemic-era face mask requirements for low-risk areas at VA medical facilities.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission recently charged Premom, the developer of a fertility app, for deceptive practices and the sharing of users' personal information with third parties illegally.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced sanctions against a Mali-based leader of the Russian Wagner Group.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Four entities and one individual have received sanctions for conducting illegal cybercrimes to help fund the North Korean government.
By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its interest rate meetings from April 10 through May 3, 2023.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the awarding of $95 million to 55 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained an order against education technology provider Edmodo for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule by collecting personal information without parental consent.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Federal Housing Administration unveiled new policies that will allow for faster payment of funds to mortgages when they assign a home equity conversion mortgage, or a reverse mortgage, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders announced new details regarding the Innovative Housing Showcase, including the first round of exhibitors.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Department of Defense announced May 24 that it has entered into a $10 million agreement with Six Sigma under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities to help the nation’s microelectronics manufacturing capability.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights published a report listing the department's progress toward improving access to language assistance programs to those with limited English proficiency.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released a statement May 22 to commemorate of the start of World Trade Week, emphasizing the importance of trade on a global scale.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns over mounting risks posed by Chinese policies.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Thirteen communities across the country are receiving federal grant funding for mobile crisis response teams that will help police with mental health and substance-use crises.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago led a U.S. delegation on an official visit to Cairo to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Egypt Joint Economic Commission.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. has asked Mexico to review the treatment of workers at a Goodyear facility in San Luis Potosí after workers rejected a collective bargaining agreement and complained that their rights to organize weren't being recognized.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) told the Federal Newswire China Desk Podcast that he thinks of U.S.-China relations over the next century as "a short-term sprint and a long-term marathon."
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Amsterdam-based company Koninklijke Philips N.V. has been ordered to pay more than $62 million to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in its sales of medical diagnostic equipment in China.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen said the nation will be unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1 if the debt ceiling isn't raised.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced sending warning letters to firms responsible for two popular e-cigarette products and issued draft guidance relating to diabetes drug efficacy.
