Sanctioning Members of the Intellexa Commercial Spyware Consortium
The proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware pose growing security risks to the United States. Foreign actors have misused such spyware to enable human rights abuses and to target dissidents…
FTC Convenes Advisory Group to Fight Scams Against Older Adults
The Federal Trade Commission will host an online meeting of the Scams Against Older Adults Advisory Group on April 2, 2024. The meeting will include reports from the committees formed…
On the Retirement of Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland
Victoria Nuland has let me know that she intends to step down in the coming weeks as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs – a role in which she…
XCL Resources Seeks FTC’s Prior Approval for Altamont Energy Acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on an application from XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of private equity firm EnCap Investment L.P., seeking prior approval from the…
FTC Implements New Protections for Businesses Against Telemarketing Fraud and Affirms Protections Against AI-enabled Scam Calls
The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule extending telemarketing fraud protections to businesses and updating the rule’s recordkeeping requirements in light of developments in technology and the marketplace.…
The U.S.-Republic of Korea Consultation on the Special Measures Agreement
Since 1991, Special Measures Agreements have reflected our shared commitment to a stable stationing environment for U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and a robust combined defense posture.…
Under Secretary Fernandez Welcomes the Addition of Estonia to the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and MSP Partners Announce the Creation of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is attending the “Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC)” in Toronto, Canada. As Chair…
Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) Hosts Graphite Supply Chain Deep-Dive Meeting at PDAC
The partners of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) held a Graphite Supply Chain Deep-Dive meeting on March 4 in Toronto, following the MSP principals’ meeting on March 3. The graphite…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the 18th Annual International Women of Courage Award Ceremony
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, everyone, and welcome – welcome to the White House. To the First Lady, Dr. Biden, thank you for again opening this remarkable place for this particular celebration,…
Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew’s Travel to Panama
Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew will travel to Panama from March 5-6. During his visit, he will discuss current anti-corruption efforts and challenges and identify areas for further cooperation.…