Launch of new system promises frequent updates and increased transparency. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Data (FWD), a website set…
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FTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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Federal Judge Approves Settlement in Disney Children’s Privacy Case
The FTC action addresses online data collection from child-directed content. A federal court approved a settlement requiring Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (Disney) to…
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FCC Revokes California’s Independent Eligibility Process for Lifeline Program
State applicants will now use the national verification system due to compliance concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ended California’s ability to use its own eligibility verification…
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USDA Prepares to Pause SNAP Funding to States Withholding Data
Twenty-one states have not provided certain information about SNAP recipients to the federal government and are now risking losing their federal funding. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary…
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Treasury Secretary Confirms Framework of TikTok Deal Between U.S. and China
The question of who would be in control of TikTok’s algorithm has reportedly been resolved. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington and Beijing had agreed on a…
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DOJ Subpoenas Children’s Hospital for Patient Gender Dysphoria Information
The Justice Department requested voice mails, emails, text messages, and agreements, including informed consent and patient intakes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia…
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FTC Reports American Seniors Face Increase in High-Dollar Scams
Reports of impersonation scams targeting people over 60 have quadrupled since 2020, with losses topping $445 million in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a significant rise…
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DOJ Indicts White Supremacist for Murder-For-Hire Plot
The charges allege that the hit list includes federal officials, labeled as “high value targets.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 24-year-old Noah Lamb of California earlier this…
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FDA Reviewing Studies that Send Biological Data Abroad
The agency says some clinical trials send sensitive material to China without tester’s consent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a review of clinical trials that sent…
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