FTC Sends More Than $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a real estate investment training program that allegedly made empty promises about earning…
FTC to Hold Virtual Informal Hearing on April 24, 2024 As Part of its Review of the Proposed Rule Prohibiting Junk Fees
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual informal hearing on April 24, 2024, on its proposed Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as junk fees. During the…
Inaugural Plenary Meeting of States Endorsing the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy
The United States is pleased to host the inaugural plenary meeting of States endorsing the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy. We and our partners…
On Russia’s Presidential Elections – United States Department of State
Russia’s recent presidential election occurred in an environment of intense repression of independent voices and the imprisonment, death, or exile of virtually all genuine political opposition. The Kremlin has systematically…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Philippine President Marcos, Jr.
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., today in Manila, the Philippines. Secretary Blinken and President…
FTC Releases Report on Grocery Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a report on the causes behind grocery supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The report revealed that large market participants accelerated and…
Secretary Blinken’s Participation in the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) yesterday at the invitation of EU High…
Deputy Assistant Secretary Dawson’s Travel to Colombia and Peru
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Camille Dawson and NSC Director for Indo-Pacific Affairs Josh Rubin traveled to Colombia and Peru March 11-14. Deputy…
Deputy Secretary Campbell Meets with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Simina
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Today, Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell exchanged diplomatic notes with President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley Simina, to bring into force…
United States Releases Guidance for Online Platforms On Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online
Digital technologies are a vital resource for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and civic actors around the world. However, these technologies can also be misused to target HRDs for repression and…