Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils Expansion in Guatemala during High-Level Economic Dialogue
At the American Chamber of Commerce on the margins of the High-Level Economic Dialogue held in Guatemala, the United States announced a new collaboration that will expand the Vision for…
Joint Statement on South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan. Begin Text: Following recent senior-level visits from…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Trip to Japan and Mongolia
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will travel to Japan and Mongolia, March 19-23. This will be Dr. Campbell’s first overseas trip as Deputy Secretary and will underscore the United…
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…