FTC Sends More Than $4.1 Million in Refunds to People Who Lost Money to Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money to student loan debt relief scammers who lured consumers with fake loan forgiveness…
FY 2025 Budget: Secure the Future and Sustain Commitments to Key Allies and Partners
The United States’ allies and partners are essential to addressing shared global challenges and crises, and share our vision of building a more open, inclusive, secure, and prosperous world. Strengthening…
FY 2025 Budget: Supporting Ukraine and Ensuring Russia’s Strategic Failure
As President Biden said about Russia’s brutal war of aggression, “The stakes in this fight extend far beyond Ukraine. If we don’t stop Putin’s appetite for power and control in…
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to the Dominican Republic
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, March 10-12, to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen strategic…
Special Representative to the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar’s Travel to Belgium, Kosovo, Austria, and Montenegro
Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs and Special Representative to the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar is traveling to Belgium, Kosovo, Austria, and Montenegro March 10-18, 2024. His visit…
Ambassador Fick’s Travel to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy
U.S. Ambassador at Large for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy from March 11-16. From March 11…
United States and European Union Release Joint Guidance for Online Platforms on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online
The text of the following joint statement was issued by the Government of the United States and the European Union: The United States and European Union are pleased to announce…
On the Enactment of Compact-Related Legislation
The Department welcomes the enactment of legislation providing approval and funding to bring into force new assistance agreements under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). Passage of this legislation, which…
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Canada
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Ottawa, Canada from March 11-12, 2024. In Ottawa, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with…
Federal Trade Commission Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule
The Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for the public to comment on a notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the EnergyGuide Labeling Rule. The new deadline is now April…