government-regulation
19 stories related to this topic, newest first.
ABC NewsTrump Administration Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
The administration released a 400-plus-page document this week outlining revisions to rules governing all federal grants. The proposal would alter peer review processes, restrict certain uses of grant funds, and expand termination authority for political appointees.
focustaiwan.twFather of 14-year-old who died by suicide urges government action on social media
Mariano Janin, father of Mia Janin, called for stronger regulation of social media companies after an inquest linked his daughter's death to online bullying on Snapchat and TikTok.
indianexpress.comIndonesia to Issue Updates on New Commodity Export Policy Within Weeks
The Indonesian government is preparing legal and structural steps for a new centralized export agency. Markets and trading partners will receive updates on the policy in the coming weeks.
Washington ExaminerConservative group calls for government review of advanced AI models before release
More than 60 people affiliated with President Donald Trump urged the White House to require an executive review of the most powerful AI models before they are released. The request follows agreements by several major technology companies to give the government early access to the…
BBC NewsUK Bans Third-Party Booking of Driving Tests as Average Wait Hits 22 Weeks
Robert Kamugisha from Croydon spent £726 on three resold test slots after his instructor encouraged their use, paying a total of £1,176 including car hire before passing on his third attempt in December. The government introduced legislation this week making it illegal for anyone…
Fox NewsTrump Administration Requires States to Strengthen Medicaid Provider Revalidation
The Trump administration announced on April 21 that states must develop stronger plans to review Medicaid providers through revalidation every five years. The process checks licenses, compliance with laws, exclusion lists and identity verification to reduce improper payments esti…
jpost.comPayPal Agrees to End Race-Based 2020 Lending Program, Redirect Support to Veterans and Key Industries in DOJ Settlement
PayPal will waive $30 million in processing fees for $1 billion in small business transactions under a settlement signed May 12 that resolves a DOJ probe into its 2020 initiative guaranteeing $530 million for Black and minority-owned businesses. The agreement requires no admissio…
foxnews.comConservative Think Tank Fellow Argues New Right Labor Policies Would Harm Workers
Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow at the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, wrote that interventionist labor policies favored by some on the New Right would reduce employment, mobility and economic growth. She stated that real average earnings in the United States ro…
abcnews.go.comTrump Administration Still Deliberating AI Oversight, Rules Out New Federal Agency
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration continues to deliberate on oversight for advanced AI models but does not plan to establish a major new regulatory body. The comments reflect ongoing internal discussions on balancing innovation and safety in…
BenzingaTrump Administration Reviews Frontier AI Model Policies After Anthropic Mythos Decision
Anthropic developed an AI model called Mythos so capable at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided against public release. Vice President JD Vance warned tech leaders that the technology could enable cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as small-town ba…
WiredTrump Administration Considers AI Oversight Following Cybersecurity Warnings
The Trump administration is discussing the introduction of government oversight on artificial intelligence after previously allowing industry-led development. The shift follows warnings about potential AI-powered cyberattacks. Officials are weighing regulation before the technolo…
pymnts.comGoogle, Microsoft and xAI to Undergo US Government AI Safety Evaluations for Cyber and Biosecurity Risks
The U.S. Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will test frontier models from Google, Microsoft and xAI before public release. OpenAI provided ChatGPT5.5 to the government ahead of its launch this week under renegotiated agreements first signed in 2024. The move aligns with Pres…
themandarin.com.auAustralian Government to Strengthen Annual Performance Test for Pension Funds
The Australian government is moving to tighten an annual performance test for the nation’s A$4.5 trillion ($3.2 trillion) pension industry. The change comes as concerns grow that the current model may be steering investment away from some sectors. @business reported the developme…
iphoneincanada.caHealth Canada Launches Voluntary Breast Implant Registry
Health Canada has introduced a voluntary registry allowing patients and health-care professionals to receive direct alerts on breast implant recalls and safety issues. Patient advocates, doctors and a former committee member said the opt-in system falls short of recommendations f…
indianexpress.comPentagon mandates greenhouse gas emissions disclosure for defense contractors
The Defense Department issued a final rule amending the DFARS to require disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions by contractors as mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The change takes effect immediately and applies to all new defense acquisitio…
news.google.comProperty Owners in Settlement Talks for $1.5 Billion After Winning Lawsuit on CDC Eviction Moratorium
More than 1,500 property owners are in settlement discussions with the Justice Department after winning an appeal in a lawsuit claiming the CDC's pandemic eviction moratorium violated the Fifth Amendment. The plaintiffs, including Texas landlord Matthew Haines, report losses rang…
nypost.comSpirit Airlines Shuts Down After Failed JetBlue Merger, Cutting 17,000 Jobs
Spirit Airlines has announced it is shutting down, leading to the loss of 17,000 jobs. The move follows the Biden administration's blocking of a proposed acquisition by JetBlue in 2024. The airline had faced ongoing struggles, including two bankruptcies.
dawn.comSouth Korean Cabinet Approves Extended Grace Period for Multiple Home Owners to Avoid Higher Capital Gains Taxes
South Korea's Cabinet approved revisions to enforcement decrees, exempting multiple home owners from higher capital gains taxes if they apply for sales permits by May 9, 2026. The changes apply to owners in designated speculative areas, resuming heavy taxation after a four-year p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIndian Banks Halt Gold and Silver Imports Due to Government Clearance Delay
Indian banks have stopped importing gold and silver amid delays in obtaining government clearance, according to sources. The halt affects the supply chain for these precious metals in India. This development was reported exclusively by Reuters.