House Committee Considers Impeachment Articles for DHS Secretary

Hearings concluded regarding his mismanagement of the U.S. border. The House Homeland Security Committee is meeting to markup articles of impeachment for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro…

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FCC Proposes Rebates for Consumers Experiencing TV Blackouts

The commission requests public input on the proposal to compensate for service disruptions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposal that would mandate rebates for consumers experiencing…

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FTC Delays Implementation of CARS Rule Amid Legal Challenge

Industry groups had requested a stay of the rule during litigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the implementation of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule…

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Transportation Department Approves Bonds for Western High-Speed Rail

$2.5 billion in funding has been made available for the connection between Las Vegas and Southern California. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $2.5 billion in private…

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USDA Awards Grants for Urban Forestry Initiatives

The department is partnering with faith-based organizations to support tree planting and green space development in communities. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1 million grant from the…

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White House Considers Strike Response to Iran Attack

The administration wants to respond appropriately to lethal strikes while avoiding war. The White House is facing a balancing act in the aftermath of an Iran-backed drone strike…

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Artificial Intelligence

Senator Cantwell Drafts First AI Regulation Bills

The measures will be released individually in the near future. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, is preparing a series…

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DOL Requests Public Input on Retirement Plan Disclosures

Federal agencies are looking at how many and how often workers receive retirement disclosures, as well as their effectiveness. The Department of Labor announced that the Employee Benefits…

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FHWA Provides Funding for Natural Disaster Road Repair

$729 million provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released $729 million to help 34 states and 3 territories repair roads and bridges damaged…

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USDA Initiates Grading Pilot Program for Beef Producers

The program is intended to facilitate the use of USDA’s grading and certification by small, independent processors. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program this month,…

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