News published on Federal Newswire in May 2023

The U.S. Department of Education has reaffirmed the rights of students to engage in prayer and other religious activities under newly issued guidance on religious expression in public schools.

Heritage Foundation visiting fellow lauds passage of House immigration bill

Heritage Foundation visiting fellow and former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan released a statement praising the passage of House Resolution 2 in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a news release published May 11.

Hightower: 'The life of every veteran matters'

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released an updated mission statement designed to be more inclusive and equitable for all members.

Gianforte: 'I have banned TikTok in Montana'

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte banned the short-form video hosting service TikTok from operating in the state May 17.

Rep. Burchett reintroduces Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act: ‘We have got to stop this epidemic'

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett recently reintroduced legislation into congress, which would stiffen penalties for trafficking illegal fentanyl in the United States.

Bullard: 'The fiscal stimulus is receding'

James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, recently discussed the pandemic's fiscal-monetary reaction and its impact on inflation, emphasizing the need to offset the excessive inflation generated by the fiscal-monetary response.

Federal Reserve Board issues Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 report

By Federal Newswire | May 23, 2023

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday issued its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 report, which examines the financial lives of U.S. adults and their families. Overall, the report shows that higher prices have negatively affected most households and overall financial well-being declined over the prior year, though workers continued to benefit from a strong labor market.

Gallagher expresses urgent need to combat Mexican drug cartels and Chinese influence

By Editorial Board | May 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, told Federal Newswire last week that he is concerned about the alarming rise of Mexican drug cartels and their ties to Chinese influences.

America in the Crosshairs: Rep. Mike Gallagher’s Strategy Amidst a Turbulent Rivalry with China

By Federal Newswire | May 23, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher represents Wisconsin's 8th congressional district.

Select Committee on the CCP: 'Foreign adversaries should not be allowed to censor Americans’ speech'

The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party reached out to TikTok CEO Show Zi Chew May 10, expressing deep unease over the platform's recent acts of censorship.

ITI applauds Supreme Court after it 'reached a unanimous decision not to impose liability for use of algorithms'

The Supreme Court has said it would "decline to address" Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in the case of Gonzalez v. Google, effectively protecting tech companies from being held responsible for posts on their platforms.

Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard stalls domestically, moves forward globally for what its CEO calls 'new era of gaming'

Microsoft's planned purchase of video game developer Activision Blizzard has endured antitrust investigations in multiple countries, and the transaction still faces opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee: 'It's time for accountability, fair wages, and quality care for ALL!'

A coalition of Pennsylvania labor unions, spearheaded by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, has lodged an antitrust complaint against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Blinken: Religious freedoms 'vital to stable, secure societies'

The U.S. Department of State's Office of International Religious Freedom released to Congress last week its annual report on the status of religious freedoms around the world.

Bela Salas-Betsch of the Center for American Progress: 'Guaranteeing paid sick leave ensures that people can get the care they need or care for a loved one without risking their economic security.'

Universal paid sick leave would benefit businesses as well as public health, a new report from the Center for American Progress says.

Fudge: 'HUD is transforming how the department manages the quality of affordable housing units'

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced significant improvements to the evaluation of living conditions in HUD-assisted and insured housing.

Rainer: Parents 'generally have a right to access their children’s medical records'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights reached a settlement with a Pennsylvania counselor regarding a potential breach of the right of access clause of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's Privacy Rule.

Jones: 'Slack GPT is the conversational AI platform of the future'

By Tamara Browning | May 21, 2023

A San Francisco-based company that designs cloud-based software for businesses has announced a new conversational artificial intelligence experience.

Week ending May 6: 4 notices published by Federal Reserve System

By Federal Newswire | May 21, 2023

There were four notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending May 6, according to the Federal Register.

Vedova: Pharmaceutical industry consolidations give ‘powerful companies a pass to exorbitantly hike prescription drug prices’