State Department Announces New Lateral Entry Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of State is announcing the new Lateral Entry Pilot Program (LEPP), a career opportunity for mid-level entry into the Foreign Service at grades FP-03 and FP-02. The…
The United States and Angola: Partnering for Prosperity
Secretary Antony J. Blinken will visit Luanda, Angola, January 24-25, where he will meet with President João Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete Antonio to discuss the U.S.-Angola bilateral relationship and…
FTC Action Leads to $2 Million Penalty Against Kubota for False Made in USA Claims
Tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation will pay a $2 million civil penalty as a result of a Federal Trade Commission action against the company for falsely labeling some of…
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Allen Travels to Rhode Island to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Welcome Corps and to Visit U.S. Naval War College
To demonstrate the U.S. Department of State’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and refugee support, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Liz Allen will travel to Providence, Rhode Island.…
FTC and DOJ Update Guidance That Reinforces Parties’ Preservation Obligations for Collaboration Tools and Ephemeral Messaging
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department today announced that both agencies are updating language in their standard preservation letters and specifications for all second requests, voluntary access letters, and…
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Toloui to Travel to Costa Rica for Americas Partnership Semiconductor Workforce Symposium
Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to Costa Rica January 25-26 to launch the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Semiconductor Workforce Symposium and participate in…
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Los Angeles, California
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Los Angeles January 25-29 to participate in the second in a series of women’s empowerment workshops for…
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Dyer’s Travel to Oman
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer traveled to Muscat, Oman from January 20-23, 2024. In Oman, Ambassador Dyer met with a range of government officials…
7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations
Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met in Seoul, Korea on January 19, 2024 for the 7th U.S.-ROK Cyber Policy Consultations and reaffirmed their commitment…
Venezuela: Arrests and Detentions of Democratic Opposition and Civil Society
The United States is deeply concerned by the issuance of arrest orders and detentions against at least 33 Venezuelans, including members of the democratic opposition, civil society, former members of…