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…
FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge
The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with International Organization for Migration Director General Pope
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy E. Pope yesterday in Washington, D.C.…
Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates
Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Africa and the Middle East March 11-23, demonstrating the priority the Administration places on ending the Sudan conflict, meeting the immediate…
Statement Regarding the Termination of Choice Hotel’s Proposed Takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors.…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken’s Remarks at an International Women’s Day Reception
Remarks Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, D.C. March 8, 2024 AMBASSADOR RAO GUPTA: Good afternoon to all of you. Thank you so much for joining us to mark International Women’s Day.…
Special Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd Leads Delegation to Dominican Republic
Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to the Dominican Republic from March 7-9. Dodd will co-chair with Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Trade and Development…
CARE Coordinator Tekach’s Travel to Texas
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Mara Tekach will participate in a panel at the South by Southwest Conference with National Security Council Chief of Staff Curtis Ried, AfghanEvac President Shawn…