Recent increases in professional sports betting scandals, as well as death threats, have caused members of Congress to consider stricter regulations. The Senate Commerce Committee has recently responded…
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FCC Removes 21 Obsolete Rules from Federal Regulations
Commission targets outdated rules while commissioners continue to debate the process for reviewing and eliminating longstanding requirements. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to eliminate 21 more…
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Interior Department Plans to Ease Certain Endangered Species Protections
The rules are intended to create transparency and provide clarity under the law. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has taken steps to clarify the Endangered Species Act.…
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Federal Government Funding Bill Bans Some Hemp Products
The sale of all hemp products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container will be prohibited in 2026. Congress included a provision to introduce a ban…
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ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Serving as Illinois Police Officer
Federal officials say the officer, a Montenegrin national, overstayed a visa by more than a decade. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago have arrested a…
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Congress Considers Bills to Regulate AI
Some seek to change “status quo,” while others seek greater freedom. Members of Congress are split on how to handle regulation for companies developing artificial intelligence (AI). Earlier…
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FTC and States File Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Ticketing Practices
Complaint alleges coordination with brokers, deceptive pricing, and inflated resale fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of seven states have sued Live Nation Entertainment…
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FBI Arrests Gunman Who Shot into Sacramento News Station
Director Patel says, “Targeted acts of violence are unacceptable and will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.“ The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a…
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FCC Votes to Remove “Outdated and Useless“ Rules
The provisions to be deleted include regulations related to telegraph, rabbit-ear broadcast receivers, and telephone booths. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to remove “outdated and useless“ rules…
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Appeals Court Strikes Down FTC “Click-to-Cancel“ Rule
The agency withdrew the rule after the appellate court struck the rule down. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a “click-to-cancel” rule issued by the Federal…
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