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By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Sept. 18, Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) argued that the case of U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan meets the criteria for 'wrongful detention' and questioned why his case has not been elevated to the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
During a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Sept. 24, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said the SEC now acknowledges that crypto tokens are not securities, despite the SEC suing numerous crypto companies over allegations that they were offering unregistered sales of securities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Peter Zeihan, an author and geopolitical strategist, said the cartel in-fighting between the Sinaloa Cartel will continue to spread throughout Mexico and into the U.S.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said the country and its leader should focus on legislation that allows young people convicted of nonviolent crimes related to hate movement "to atone for their actions and reintegrate into society. "
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama have joined an existing agreement with consumer protection authorities from Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This agreement, initially reached in 2023, aims to enhance cooperation among these agencies to protect consumers from cross-border fraud, deception, and other illegal practices.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Rich McCormick said he has not received an answer regarding why the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Nigeria, has not been elevated to the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. McCormick shared his statement during a Sept. 19 hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), ranking member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), said that the Select Committee's Fentanyl Working Group is addressing the CCP’s role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Khanna shared his statement in a Sept. 19 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using Africa to further its global ambitions. McCaul shared his statement during a Sept. 11 committee hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released new data showing that 3.3 million small business owners and self-employed workers were covered by Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2022. This group accounted for 28% of all Marketplace enrollment for individuals aged 21-64.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Meta has introduced new AI features aimed at enhancing user experience across its platforms. The announcement was made during the Connect event, highlighting several updates to Meta AI and other AI products.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL). This agreement aims to raise awareness of USDA as an employer among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students and to support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of a diverse workforce.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The upcoming term for the Supreme Court will see the conservative majority addressing several significant and politically sensitive cases. The court's previous term saw decisions that overturned long-standing precedents, affecting government authority and presidential accountability.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The United States has announced sanctions on one individual and four entities, along with the identification of nine vessels as blocked property. These measures target those involved in facilitating illicit trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hizballah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield hosted an event during the 79th UN General Assembly to highlight the progress of the Haitian National Police in restoring security in Haiti. This effort is supported by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
In the past six months, AI developers have not significantly improved third-party safeguards, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP). This follow-up review examined the external-facing policies of six major AI developers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta. The findings indicate that none of these companies have implemented the changes recommended by CAP.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The Center for American Progress (CAP) hosted a discussion today with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM). The event focused on enhancing competition and providing consumers with more choices. Chair Khan discussed the FTC's initiatives to halt anticompetitive practices in various industries, including efforts against price-fixing in rental housing and the elimination of junk fees for concert tickets and delivery services.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $6.5 million in National Farmworker Jobs Program Housing Services Grants to assist seven organizations across eight states in providing housing solutions for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Today at Connect, Meta unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, a mixed reality headset priced at $299.99 USD. This new device offers similar capabilities and performance as the Meta Quest 3 but at a lower cost, targeting newcomers to mixed reality and those seeking an affordable upgrade from previous models.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo recently spoke on the topic of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) at an event hosted by the Global Carbon Market Utility, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (IC-VCM), and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative. In his remarks, Adeyemo highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts in addressing climate change over the past three and a half years.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 47 truck carriers and freight shippers for their leadership in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with the annual SmartWay Excellence Awards. The awards were announced at a virtual ceremony attended by EPA's SmartWay Partners, affiliates, key stakeholders, and media.
