News from May 2024
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments on the Report on Digital Competition prepared by the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ Committee on Digital Competition Law. The report also includes a Draft Digital Competition Bill. CCIA urged Indian policymakers to carefully consider how the proposed regulations might affect consumers and India's burgeoning digital economy and startup ecosystem.
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau released data today indicating a moderation in retail sales during April, according to Jack Kleinhenz, Chief Economist of the National Retail Federation (NRF).
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a series of initiatives designed to bolster the organic sector, including new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding. These measures aim to expand markets for organic products and assist producers in transitioning to organic production.
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
As per data from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have been averaging above 7% for the past four weeks, resulting in a decline in builder sentiment for the first time since November 2023. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) revealed that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 45 in May, down six points from April.
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
A broad coalition of civil society organizations, including the ACLU, the Brennan Center for Justice, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), has strongly opposed RISAA. The EFF noted that the law "does everything BUT reform Section 702."
By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2024
On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a court has approved a settlement agreement with 36 private parties and three federal agencies for the payment of EPA's past and future cleanup costs at the Missouri Electric Works Superfund Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The settlement agreement is authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
Michael Lucci, founder, CEO, and chairman of State Armor, stated that Chinese foreign nationals are attempting to flee China to escape the oppression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, they find that "they cannot outrun the tyrannical" CCP, even in the United States. Lucci made this statement on May 6.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
Jeremy Hunt, Media Fellow at the Hudson Institute, said U.S. intelligence agencies should be concerned about the number of Chinese foreign nationals illegally crossing the southern border, increasing by 7,000 percent in the last two years, with the "majority" being "military-age males." Hunt said this in an Op-Ed published by the Hudson Institute.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has stated that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is attempting to replace the international "rules-based" order by leveraging leadership positions within the United Nations (UN) to expand its influence. These comments were made during a congressional hearing on April 10.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
Gabriel Noronha, the Executive Director of Polaris National Security, has urged the U.S. to impose stricter sanctions on China's semiconductor and technology sectors in response to its role in the fentanyl trade. This suggestion was made public through a statement shared with the Federal Newswire on April 29.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator and U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) recently commemorated the significant strides made in addressing contamination and restoring safe drinking water at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site in Sterling, Virginia.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expressed its disappointment today with the outcome of the U.S. Trade Representative's four-year review of the Section 301 China tariffs. The statement was issued by David French, NRF's Executive Vice President of Government Relations, following the release of the review by the U.S. Trade Representative and the White House.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The Biden administration has recently declared new tariffs on a variety of Chinese products, encompassing electric vehicles (EVs), solar technologies, batteries, and critical minerals. This move elicited a response from Ryan Mulholland, senior fellow for international economic policy at the Center for American Progress.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
President Biden is taking action to safeguard American workers and businesses from China's unfair trade practices, which threaten key sectors crucial for America's economic future and national security. These practices include issues related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. Additionally, China's strategy of flooding global markets with artificially low-priced exports has raised concerns. In response, President Biden has instructed his Trade Representative to raise tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion worth of imports...
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Agridime LLC, a Texas corporation, and its co-founders, Joshua Link of Gilbert, Arizona and Jed Wood of Ft. Worth, Texas. The defendants are accused of defrauding thousands of customers across at least 14 states by soliciting, accepting, and using customer funds to pay undisclosed commissions and using later customers' funds to pay profits to earlier customers.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment in federal court, compelling a Delaware County home care agency to pay over $1 million in back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties. The ruling comes after the department discovered that the employer had shortchanged 159 workers of their rightfully earned wages.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The 35th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre is being marked by Hong Kong Christians with a commemorative prayer and a joint signature campaign. The prayer, titled “Amidst the silence, we hear tearful prayers; Watching through the long night, we see the light of grace,” is open to public signatures until May 19 and will be published in the “Christian Times” on June 2.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken made a surprise appearance at a music event, where he took to the stage with an unexpected performance on the guitar. The audience, including Mr. Temnyi, responded enthusiastically to his musical prowess.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a stern warning to automakers over data privacy concerns related to connected cars. The warning came in the form of a blog post, which is usually the result of significant internal discussion and even listening sessions and workshops within the agency, according to John Davisson, director of litigation at the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2024
The full cast for the eagerly awaited second season of the popular Korean series 'Zombieverse' has been unveiled. Following its triumphant first season, which captivated audiences with a unique blend of zombie-themed action and humor, the forthcoming season promises an expanded universe and even more thrilling adventures. The show will feature both new and returning talent ready to navigate the zombie apocalypse with wit and bravery.
