U.S. Department of State Commemorates 10th Anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program
The U.S. Department of State celebrated the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP) on August 15-16, 2024, with a reception and alumni conference focused on the…
FTC Takes Action Against Care.com for Deceiving Caregivers About Wages and Availability of Jobs on its Site, Impeding Cancellation Process
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Care.com (Care), alleging that the child and older adult care gig platform has systematically deceived caregivers who were looking for jobs while…
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Lanier Law Mortgage Relief Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $222,000 in refunds to consumers harmed by a deceptive mortgage relief operation known as Lanier Law. The scheme collected thousands of dollars…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. They discussed ongoing…
Americas Partnership Senior Official Travel to Costa Rica to Discuss Plans for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Summit Hosted by Costa Rica
Senior Director for International Economics at the National Security Council Nora Todd is traveling to Costa Rica August 21-23 to take part in an Americas Partnership planning meeting focused on…
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to New York to Meet with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama
On August 21, 2024, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya traveled to New York City, New York…
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Matza’s Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania
Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania from August 21-28 to advance…
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Sison’s Travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Chile
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison will travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Chile August 21-27, 2024, for meetings with senior officials, including Salvadoran Vice President…
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 21-22 to meet with industry, academia, community leaders, and NGOs to highlight Bureau of Energy Resources…
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru from August 21-29 to engage key partners in the Western Hemisphere…