FTC Action Leads to Industry Ban for Ringleader of Student Loan Debt Relief Scam
The ringleader of a student loan debt relief scam will be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and is required to turn over assets as part of a settlement…
The United States Welcomes Establishment of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council
The United States welcomes today’s establishment of a Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti. The result of months of discussion among diverse Haitian stakeholders, this Council helps pave the way…
FTC Announces Special Open Commission Meeting on Rule to Ban Noncompetes
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that a special Open Commission Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2pm ET. The following item…
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China April 14-16. Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink will be joined by…
Taking Actions to Reduce Russia’s Revenue from Metals Trade
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is today taking additional actions to disrupt Russian revenue from its metals trading by prohibiting the importation into the United States…
Joint Readout on the Inaugural U.S.-Philippines 3+3 Meeting
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Philippines on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Philippines 3+3 Meeting. Begin…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Second Annual Minority Serving Institutions Conference
MS BRUNER: Well, as I mentioned earlier in the program, we are honored to have a keynote speaker who is our champion, who exemplifies integrity and visionary leadership. His unwavering…
Proposed FTC Order will Prohibit Telehealth Firm Cerebral from Using or Disclosing Sensitive Data for Advertising Purposes, and Require it to Pay $7 Million
Cerebral, Inc. has agreed to an order that will restrict how the company can use or disclose sensitive consumer data and require it to provide consumers with a simple way…
Americas Partnership Senior Officials Convene in Panama to Review Progress and Deepen Cooperation
Representatives from the 12 founding members of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (Americas Partnership) gathered in Panama April 11, 2024, to review progress in advancing the commitments made by…
U.S. Government Participation in the 2024 U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum
The Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2024 U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum…