FTC, DOJ, and HHS Extend Comment Period on Cross-Government Inquiry on Impact of Corporate Greed in Health Care
The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are extending the deadline by 30 days for the…
Release of the 2024 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
The Department of State recently submitted to Congress its 2024 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. We are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, especially…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Laura Bicker of BBC
QUESTION: Thanks very much for joining us on the BBC. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: I’d like to start with what were the biggest points of contention…
FTC and FCC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Continued Cooperation on Consumer Protection Issues
The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reiterating the agencies’ ongoing cooperation on consumer protection matters in response to the…
Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law in Iraq
The United States is deeply concerned by the Iraqi Council of Representatives’ passage of an amendment to existing legislation, officially called the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law, which threatens constitutionally protected…
Togo National Day
Togo National Day Official news published at https://www.state.gov/togo-national-day-2/
FTC Expands Patent Listing Challenges, Targeting More Than 300 Junk Listings for Diabetes, Weight Loss, Asthma and COPD Drugs
Today, the Federal Trade Commission expanded its campaign against pharmaceutical manufacturers’ improper or inaccurate listing of patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book, disputing junk patent listings…
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel
Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel April 29-May 1 to meet with regional partners. The Secretary will discuss ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in…
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Sweden and Czechia
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Sweden and Czechia, April 27-May 1, 2024, where she will meet with senior civilian and military officials, as well…
Under Secretary Bass Travel to Qatar and Pakistan
Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass will travel to Qatar and Pakistan April 26-30. In Doha, Qatar, he will meet with senior Qatari government officials and other diplomatic…