FTC Announces CARS Rule to Fight Scams in Vehicle Shopping
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule to fight two common types of illegal tactics consumers face when buying a car: bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. The…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with ICRC President Spoljaric
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger yesterday. Secretary Blinken…
Iran Aligned Militias in Iraq
The United States strongly condemns last night’s rocket attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and today’s attacks against facilities hosting U.S. personnel. The many Iran-aligned militias that operate freely…
U.S. Welcomes the Kyrgyz Republic’s Continued Repatriation of its Nationals
The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 96 women and children from the al-Hol displaced persons camp in northeast Syria, the fourth such return of its nationals this year alone, demonstrates the…
Deputy Secretary Verma Travels to Atlanta, Costa Rica, and Brazil
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and San Jose, Costa Rica December 11-14. In Atlanta, he…
Rivers are Life Unveils Global Results of Inaugural ‘State of Rivers Around the World’ Survey
86% of respondents agree that river pollution greatly affects human health, but more than half (57%) have little to no knowledge about how to clean it up. ...
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to the United Kingdom
Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart will travel to the United Kingdom December 11-15 to meet with counterparts based in London, Paris, and Geneva…
First Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Belarusian Democratic Movement and Civil Society
The Department of State hosted the first Strategic Dialogue between the United States Government and the Belarusian democratic movement and civil society on December 6-8. Co-chaired by Belarusian democratic leader…
FTC Acts Against Operators of Income Scheme “The Sales Mentor” That Charged Consumers Millions for Bogus Telemarketing Advice
The Federal Trade Commission has obtained proposed orders against the operators of a wide-ranging scheme known as “The Sales Mentor” that made millions by falsely promising consumers that they could…
Joint Statement on the United States-European Union 9th Cyber Dialogue in Brussels
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the European Union on the occasion of the 9th U.S.-EU Cyber Dialogue.…