Restoring Fundamental Freedoms in Nicaragua

Washington, DC - The recent release of more than 100 Nicaraguan citizens who were imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms means that these Nicaraguans, who have sacrificed greatly in the struggle for genuine democracy in Nicaragua, will be reunited with their families and loved ones.

Secretary of State Pompeo’s Meeting With Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met Wednesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Washington, DC.  The Secretary and Foreign Minister reiterated their mutual commitment to restoring democracy in Venezuela and Nicaragua.  They discussed Cuba’s destabilizing interference in Venezuela. 

Presidential Task Force on Protecting Native American Children in the Indian Health Service System

Washington, DC - The Presidential Task Force on Protecting Native American Children in the Indian Health Service System (Task Force) convened in Montana, from June 11 to 13, for its third meeting.

Auto Dealer Software Provider Settles FTC Data Security Allegations

Desmoines, Iowa - An Iowa company that sells software and data services to auto dealers has agreed to take steps to better protect the data it collects, to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the firm’s poor data security practices led to a breach that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers.

Ruiz Foods Products Inc. Recalls Bacon Breakfast Wrap Products

Washington, DC - Ruiz Foods Products Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 246,514 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast wrap products containing bacon that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small rocks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.