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What GAO Found GAO identified 117 cybersecurity regulations established by 37 federal agencies for private entities, spanning nine critical infrastructure sectors. Most of those regulations either contain the same kind of reporting requirement applicable to a sector or the same reporting requirement as at least one other regulation, which may lead to duplication. Specifically, 80 of the 117 regulations (about 70 percent) had at least 125 total reporting requirements (see figure), with some regul

What GAO Found Since 2000, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have managed and launched the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy campaign across various cities in the U.S. The campaign is intended to educate the public about the legal consequences of “straw purchases”—when someone who is prohibited from buying a firearm has someone else (a “straw buyer”) make the purchase for them. The campaign also educates federal firearms li

What GAO Found Technologies like batteries and semiconductors are essential to the U.S. economy but rely on imports of lithium, gallium, and other critical minerals. GAO found that substitution and recycling technologies could help reduce U.S. reliance on these imports. But progress is likely to take many years in some cases. Potential for technologies to reduce critical mineral import reliance For batteries, substitution and recycling technologies offer near-term potential. For example, using l

As countries strive to provide future-ready education, they need to establish firm digital foundations for learning at scale. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has joined the Gateways to ...

The French economy has remained resilient but faces a more challenging environment as headwinds from the Middle East war have started to weigh on activity and higher energy prices have pushed up ...

Dennise Merdjanian, an operator of a student loan debt forgiveness scheme, will be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and telemarketing under a proposed order resolving the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that she and other operators took more than $45.9 million from consumers as part of their illegal student loan debt relief operatio View Press Release

What GAO Found The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed 236 tax regulations and finalized 231 regulations between January 21, 2017, and March 31, 2026. These regulations included those that implemented provisions of the sweeping tax law changes of 2017, 2022, and 2025. IRS rulemaking procedures generally provided the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed tax regulations. GAO found that Treasury and IRS could improve the usefulness of regulatory e

What GAO Found The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates and determines the probable cause of transportation accidents in the United States, among other responsibilities, thus playing a vital role in advancing transportation safety. To support its mission, NTSB procures a variety of products (e.g., laboratory equipment) and services (e.g., services to develop and maintain systems and applications used to investigate accidents). NTSB is generally required to promote full and op

GAO’s work regularly finds that federal programs are unable to assess their performance to determine if they are solving the problem they were created to fix. By defining goals and collecting and using relevant data, agencies could make informed decisions to improve their programs’ results. The Big Picture Each year, the federal government spends trillions of dollars on programs that Americans depend on, such as health care, public safety, and disaster support. Our recent reports have found that

On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14411, on Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (the “EO”). The EO establishes a national policy to maintain a strategic technical advantage in quantum information science and technology (QIST) and leads the development of a robust and trusted quantum ecosystem across QIST research, manufacturing, [...] The post United States: Administration Issues New Executive Order on Quantum Innovation appeared first on Connect On Tech .

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC" or the "Commission") is proposing Regulation E-Delivery. The proposed rule sets forth conditions for covered entities to deliver covered information to covered recipients electronically without first obtaining their affirmative consent. The proposed rule further establishes conditions under which the Commission would consider delivery requirements under the Federal securities laws to be satisfied by electronic delivery. The Commission also is pro

EIA submitted an information collection request for extension as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension with changes of its EIA- 860S: State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report, OMB Control Number 1905-0215. The voluntary collection will ensure the EIA-860 sampling frame comprehensively covers the power generator population. This request is critically important for enhancing the completeness and accuracy of the EIA-860

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) (section 338) empowers the President to, among other things, impose duties on imports of a foreign country to offset the burden or disadvantage from a foreign country’s discrimination against or unequal imposition […] The post Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Motor Vehicles appeared first on

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) (section 338) empowers the President to, among other things, impose duties on imports of a foreign country to offset the burden or disadvantage from a foreign country’s discrimination against or unequal imposition […] The post Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages appeared fir

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) (section 338) empowers the President to, among other things, impose duties on imports of a foreign country to offset the burden or disadvantage from a foreign country’s discrimination against or unequal imposition […] The post Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Dairy appeared first on The Whit

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. The United States military is the most effective and powerful fighting force on the planet. It fields the most advanced weapons systems and technologies in the world, utilizing […] The post Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials appeared first on The White House .

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For two and a half centuries, America’s proud legacy has been shaped by visionaries and builders who have chased excellence and reached for the impossible. During Made in America Week, we celebrate the mighty engine of American manufacturing, driven by the businesses and workers who power our economy, and recommit to building a future where our greatest works are yet to come. American craftsmanship has long […] The post Made in Amer

The CNIL’s recommendation of 12 March 2026, which was published on 14 April 2026 and applicable from that date, provides detailed guidance on the legal framework applicable to email tracking pixels. While the applicability of ePrivacy rules to tracking pixels had already been recognised at European level, notably through the EDPB’s interpretation of Article 5(3) [...] The post France: Email Tracking Pixels — What the CNIL’s Recommendation Changes in Practice appeared first on Connect On Tech .

Artificial intelligence can boost productivity, create better jobs, and improve public services in sub-Saharan Africa, but realizing these gains will require reliable power, affordable internet, ...

Digital Talent EU Days 2026 in Dublin Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 15:02   15 October 2026 - 16 October 2026   Trinity Business School, Dublin, Ireland The Digital Talent EU Days will host a debate on Europe’s digital skills challenges and drive action on talent, competitiveness and inclusion. Digital Talent EU Days On 15 and 16 October, LEADSx2030 and Connecting Women in Digital , in partnership with the European Commission, National Coalitions , agencies and local partn

Why This Matters The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the federal government's central agency for human resources and workforce management. Since December 2024, in alignment with presidential directives on the closure of certain offices and the reduction of the size of the federal workforce, OPM has undergone significant workforce and organizational structure changes. These actions have reduced institutional knowledge and operational capacity at the agency. OPM’s Headcount Decreased by 35

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In brief On 2 February 2026, Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree No. M/169 approving a new Copyright Law, by virtue of Cabinet Decision No. 560/1447 dated 27 January 2026. The Law was published in the Official Gazette on 13 February 2026 and will enter into force on 12 August 2026, replacing the 2003 Copyright Law [...] The post Saudi Arabia: New Copyright Law Modernises KSA IP Framework appeared first on Connect On Tech .

Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 09:08 Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. Transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or when content has been generated or al

Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 08:58 These guidelines define the scope of transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems under article 50 of the AI Act. The AI Act follows a risk-based approach, classifying AI systems into four different risk categories, one of which is AI systems posing transparency risks that are subject to the obligations laid down in Article 50 of the AI Act . The

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to seven existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee, including the National Artificial

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is publishing this notice to announce the renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). The Commission has determined that the renewal of the AAC is necessary and in the public's interest.

The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is taking action by imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exempti

In 2026Q1, annualized q/q GDP expanded by 5.3 percent, reflecting continued AI-related semiconductor demand and ongoing infrastructure projects. A sharp increase in global energy prices following the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a general-purpose technology with the potential to reshape productivity, labor markets, and growth trajectories worldwide. For sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the ...

REMARKS AS DELIVERED UN Special Envoy Amandeep Singh Gill Calls for Global Cooperation and Capacity-Building on AI Governance at WAIC At WAIC in Shanghai, the United Nations Special Envoy emphasized ...

The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said on Friday as attacks destroyed key civilian and ...