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Federal Court Orders LJM Partners, Executives to Pay Over $6 Million in CFTC Fraud Settlement, Imposes Permanent Injunctions and Registration Bans (7/1/25)

FTC Chairman Ferguson Issues Statement on 'Made in the USA' Month (7/1/25)

July reporting reminder (2025) (7/1/25)

Shana M. Broussard becomes Chair of the Commission (7/1/25)

Statement of Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson Regarding CFTC Settlement with LJM Funds Management Ltd. (7/1/25)

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FCC: Carr Congratulates President Trump and Congressional Republicans on Win

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on July 3, 2025:

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Carr Congratulates President Trump and Congressional Republicans on Win

Spectrum Portions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Advance America's Leadership

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WASHINGTON, DC, July 3, 2025 -- Today, Republicans in Congress passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation includes key provisions that will restore the FCC's spectrum auction authority after it lapsed in 2023. The bill also creates a large pipeline of dedicated spectrum, advancing U.S. leadership in wireless. ... Show Full Article

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for July Open Meeting

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:

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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for July Open Meeting

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WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025--Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the July Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025:

Accelerating Upgrade Away from Old Copper Line Networks - The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes and seeks comment on revisions to the Commission's network change disclosure rules and section ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for July Open Meeting * WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025--Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the July Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025: Accelerating Upgrade Away from Old Copper Line Networks - The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes and seeks comment on revisions to the Commission's network change disclosure rules and section214(a) discontinuance processes to eliminate regulatory barriers and costs, thus encouraging the swift transition to IP-based networks and advanced communications services for consumers. (WC Docket Nos. 25-209, 25-208)

Removing Barriers to Broadband Deployment and Investment - The Commission will consider a Fifth Report and Order, a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Orders on Reconsideration to promote broadband infrastructure deployment by ensuring greater collaboration between utilities and attachers, establishing a timeline for large pole attachment requests, implementing other improvements to the pole attachment timeline, and speeding up the contractor approval process. The Commission would seek comment on ways to further facilitate the pole attachment process and on defining the term "pole" for purposes of section 224, and would resolve two petitions for reconsideration of prior Commission action. (WC Docket No. 17-84)

Moving Closer to AWS-3 Spectrum Auction - The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Second Report and Order that would update 10-year-old AWS-3 service-specific designated entity eligibility requirements to bring those requirements, along with related eligibility requirements contained in the part 1 competitive bidding rules, in line with the Commission's current auctions practice. (GN Docket Nos. 25-70; 25-71; 13-185)

Streamlined Repeal of Outdated and Obsolete Rules - The Commission will consider a Direct Final Rule that would repeal certain rules identified as outdated and obsolete via a direct final rule procedure and clarify the potential use of the direct final rule procedure in other circumstances in the future. (GN Docket No. 25-133)

Improved Truth-in-Billing and Slamming Rules - The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to modernize and simplify the Commission's slamming and Truth-in-Billing rules to reflect the evolution of the telecommunications marketplace, retain core consumer protections against unauthorized carrier switches and charges, and reduce regulatory burdens that can stifle innovation. (CG Docket No. 17-169; CC Docket No. 98-170)

988 Text Georouting to Improve Access to the 988 Lifeline - The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt rules to require wireless providers to transmit data that enables text messages sent to the 988 Lifeline to be routed to the closest local crisis center based on a person's general geographic location. (WC Docket No. 18-336)

Public Drafts of Meeting Items - The FCC publicly releases the draft text of each item expected to be considered at the next Open Commission Meeting. One-page cover sheets are included in the public drafts to help summarize each item. All these materials will be available on the FCC's Open Meeting page: www.fcc.gov/openmeeting.

Public Attendance - The Open Meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. ET in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. While the Open Meeting is open to the public, the FCC headquarters building is not open access, and all guests must check in with and be screened by FCC security at the main entrance on L Street. Attendees at the Open Meeting will not be required to have an appointment but must otherwise comply with protocols outlined at: https://www.fcc.gov/visit. Open Meetings are streamed live at www.fcc.gov/live.

Press Access - Members of the news media are welcome to attend the meeting and will be provided reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Following the meeting, the Chairman may hold a news conference in which he will take questions from credentialed members of the press in attendance. Afterwards, senior policy and legal staff will be made available to the press in attendance for questions related to the items on the meeting agenda. Commissioners may also choose to hold press conferences. Press may also direct questions to the Office of Media Relations (OMR): MediaRelations@fcc.gov. Questions about credentialing should be directed to OMR.

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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-announces-tentative-agenda-july-open-meeting-12

USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Steel Threaded Rod from China

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Steel Threaded Rod from China

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Bulletin 25-049

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1145

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

The U.S. International Trade Commission has made an affirmative determination in its expedited five-year (sunset) review concerning on Steel Threaded Rod from China.

Note to users: This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued approximately ... Show Full Article

NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:

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NRC Accelerates Review of Kemmerer Power Station Construction Permit

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has set a more aggressive schedule and aims to complete its review by the end of 2025 on TerraPower's construction permit application for Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Frequent and productive engagements with TerraPower, along with other efficiency gains, mean the NRC could complete reviews by Dec. 31, 2025, 6 months ahead of the current schedule. The accelerated timeline ... Show Full Article

FDIC Issues 2025 Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:

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FDIC Issues 2025 Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights

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WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the 2025 edition of the Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights. The purpose of this publication is to enhance transparency regarding the FDIC's consumer compliance supervisory activities and to provide a high-level overview of consumer compliance issues identified in 2024 through the FDIC's supervision of state non-member banks and thrifts.

This edition ... Show Full Article

FCC: Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:

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Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota

Speech Sets Out FCC's Principal Infrastructure Policy Agenda

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SIOUX FALLS, SD, July, 2, 2025-- Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr delivered the first major policy speech of his Chairmanship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the speech, he outlined his "Build America Agenda" for the Federal Communications Commission.

"It is time to unleash new growth and opportunity. It is time to build. Through the FCC's Build America Agenda, we will ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Carr Unveils "Build America Agenda" in South Dakota Speech Sets Out FCC's Principal Infrastructure Policy Agenda * SIOUX FALLS, SD, July, 2, 2025-- Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr delivered the first major policy speech of his Chairmanship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the speech, he outlined his "Build America Agenda" for the Federal Communications Commission. "It is time to unleash new growth and opportunity. It is time to build. Through the FCC's Build America Agenda, we willdo exactly that."--FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

Highlights from Chairman Carr's Build America Agenda:

* Unleashing High-Speed Infrastructure Builds - The FCC must do its part to unleash high-speed infrastructure builds in communities all across the country. We made a lot of good progress on this front during President Trump's first term but there is more work to be done to cut red tape that is driving up costs and holding back Internet builds.

* Restoring America's Leadership in Wireless - We also need to free up more spectrum that connects our communities and restore America's wireless leadership. This is an important step because freeing up spectrum creates jobs, increases competition, and drives down prices for consumers.

* Boosting America's Space Economy - From the high-speed Internet services they are offering to protecting the homeland, our space industry is delivering real results for the country. We must ensure that U.S. businesses dominate in orbit.

* Cutting Red Tape and Modernizing FCC Operations - Outdated and unnecessary regulations from Washington can derail efforts to bring communities across the digital divide. That is why our Build America Agenda includes a comprehensive initiative to eliminate rules and regulations that are unlawful, outdated, or no longer necessary.

* Advancing National Security and Public Safety - Our Build America Agenda will ensure the U.S. maintains secure and resilient networks. It will extend America's leadership over China in the race for critical technologies like 5G, 6G, and AI so that American companies continue to be the gold standard around the world.

* Strengthening America's Workforce - We cannot advance a Build America Agenda without a strong U.S. workforce. That is why the FCC is already working to ensure that tower and telecom crews can operate in a safe and sustainable environment with rising wages. By looking out for the American worker, we will see continued growth ahead.

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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairman-carr-build-agenda-america-speech-0

EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Vallarta Food Enterprises

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:

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EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Vallarta Food Enterprises

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Federal Agency Seeks Court Order Compelling Grocer to Provide Information Relating to Its Employment and Hiring Practices

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today it filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into claims of illegal hiring practices by Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. and related companies, collectively known ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Vallarta Food Enterprises * Federal Agency Seeks Court Order Compelling Grocer to Provide Information Relating to Its Employment and Hiring Practices LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today it filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into claims of illegal hiring practices by Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. and related companies, collectively knownas the trade name Vallarta Supermarkets, in Central and Southern California.

Vallarta Supermarkets is a family-owned supermarket chain with approximately 80 locations throughout Central and Southern California., and a corporate office located in Sylmar, California. The related companies in this case are Gonzalez Food Enterprises, Inc., Daniel Food Enterprises, Inc., Jalos Food Enterprises, Inc., Joya Food Enterprises, Inc., Santa Isabel Enterprises, Inc., and Zixta Enterprises, Inc.

The EEOC is investigating EEOC Commissioner-initiated charges of discrimination against Vallarta Supermarkets. The EEOC's charges allege that the company has failed or refused to recruit, hire or promote non-Hispanic individuals because of their race (white, black, and/or Asian) and national origin (non-Hispanic). Such hiring practices may be illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

"As the nation's premier civil rights law enforcement agency, Congress afforded the EEOC with the authority to subpoena companies to determine if discrimination is occurring," said EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas. "In this investigation, the agency is seeking applicant and employee data to determine if Vallarta Supermarkets is engaging in unlawful hiring practices by excluding non-Hispanic individuals from employment, despite operating in areas with demographically diverse populations. The EEOC is committed to even-handed enforcement of the law and equal opportunity for all Americans."

In order to investigate these allegations, the EEOC issued a subpoena to Vallarta Supermarkets, requesting information including applicant and employee data, screening questions used during the hiring process, job descriptions, race and national origin complaints, and any demographic data obtained for either applicants or employees and contact information.

The EEOC filed the action (EEOC v. Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc., Gonzalez Food Enterprises, Inc., Daniel Food Enterprises, Inc., Jalos Food Enterprises, Inc., Joya Food Enterprises, Inc., Santa Isabel Enterprises, Inc., and Zixta Enterprises, Inc., Case No. 2:25-mc-00058) in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California after first attempting to obtain voluntary compliance with its investigative requests.

For more information on race and color discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/racecolor-discrimination. For more information on national origin discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/national-origin-discrimination.

The Los Angeles District Office has jurisdiction over parts of California and Nevada; the Hawaiian Islands; American Samoa; Guam; the Northern Mariana Islands; and Wake Island with offices in Los Angeles, Fresno, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Honolulu.

The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov. Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.

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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-files-subpoena-enforcement-action-against-vallarta-food-enterprises

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