Consumer Product Safety Commission & Congress News Monitoring

DOGE dismantles Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission does just that. “The cost of making them safe is minuscule. The cost of failing to make them safe is horrendous,” warned Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Blumnethal is sounding the alarm …

CPSC Advances Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standard for E-Mobility Devices

In a 3-2 party-line vote, the three Democratic commissioners at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) voted on April 30, 2025, to move forward with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) for a new safety standard for e-mobility …

Senate CPSC

Some Ga. small businesses remain uncertain despite China tariff deal

ATLANTA, Ga. - The whiplash continues for Georgia small businesses dealing with federal tariffs, especially the ones that source their products or materials from China. At least, some say, the rates were lowered this time. In the latest round of back-and- …

Former Ga. Sen. David Perdue arrives in China as ambassador

BEIJING - The new U.S. ambassador to China, former senator and business executive David Perdue, arrived in Beijing on Thursday, just days after China and the U.S. agreed to a temporary break in their damaging tariff war. Perdue said on X that it is an …

Who will fill Dick Durbin’s US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates

Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters in the 2026 midterm elections select someone to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who has held the seat since 1997. The election is expected to be hotly contested, with statewide …

Supreme Court Cert Denials: Beyond the Headlines

While legal analysts focus on landmark Supreme Court decisions each term, equally significant are the cases the Court declines to hear. These certiorari denials often reveal critical jurisprudential trends that shape litigation strategy and client outcomes …

Firing of 3 on CPSC draws ire, court plans

President Donald Trump moved late Thursday to fire the three Democratic commissioners on the five-person Consumer Product Safety Commission, his administration's latest test of the limits of presidential power over independent agencies. The move comes …

So Much for Consumer Product Safety

Read down MAGA’s enemies list and you’ll find oodles of presumably woke causes and customs, along with the universities that leached them into our national bloodstream and the government agencies that imposed them on an unsuspecting public. It’s a long …

What the Dissolution of DOJ’s Consumer Protection Branch Means for Future Life Sciences and Consumer Protection ...

The Department of Justice’s decision to shutter the Consumer Protection Branch (“CPB”) by September 30, 2025, is sending shockwaves across multiple industries. Known for its unique dual mandate to pursue both civil and criminal enforcement of consumer …

Chavez-DeRemer travels for Trump

QUICK FIX FREQUENT FLIER: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has said she believes one of the core functions of her job is to be an on-the-ground liaison for the administration in order to ferry back the views of workers and employers to the White House. …

Around Utah: Sen. Curtis, Klobuchar introduce bipartisan gate safety bill

Ryan Aston, Standard-ExaminerRepublican John Curtis speaks during a U.S. Senate debate at Weber State University on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Alex Gate Safety Act, bipartisan …

Playbook: The week the 2026 midterms began

Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Good Saturday morning. It’s Adam Wren. Get in touch. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE” ending the …

Don’t Get Conned By Trump’s Big, Beautiful Air Force One Boondoggle

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. Who’s Conning Whom Exactly? Before jumping ahead to the constitutionality of President Trump accepting as a “gift” from Qatar a $400 million …

Trump’s $5,000 baby bonus isn’t the Mother’s Day gift that America needs

President Trump’s proposed baby bonus would have come in really handy at chez Guy Birken 15 years ago. Money was a bit of an issue for my family when we welcomed our first child in 2010. We’d moved to Indiana from Ohio in June of that year so my husband …

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki Answers Questions On Trump In Mock Karoline Leavitt Briefing

MSNBC host and former Biden White House press secretary Jen Psaki mocked President Donald Trump by holding a faux-Karoline Leavitt briefing to give her own answers to real questions that were asked of the White House press secretary.On Friday’s edition of …

Trump expands federal purge of firing Democrats at independent agencies

President Donald Trump's new wave of firings at independent agencies could spark another legal firestorm over his attempts to leverage his executive branch power. Consumer Product Safety Commission Commissioners Richard Trumka Jr. and Mary Boyle, both …

Gaza protest held at Clonakilty Fianna Fáil constituency offce

A protest was held at the constituency office of Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan in Clonakilty recently in support of the victims of the atrocities being carried out by Israel on the people of Gaza. The protest was conducted by the Clonakilty contingent of …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, and therapy into a replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s uprising …

EPA to Roll Back Drinking Water Protections

In a reversal of progress, EPA’s announcement puts the health of millions at risk and favors polluters over people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to …

Scalise Honors Police Week in the House

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to discuss the progress House Committees …

A New Kind of Urgency: Families Worldwide Seek U.S. Student Protection

Young Travelers Concierge offers protection and personalized care amid rising visa denials and campus uncertainty. CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political climate in the United States becomes …

Communities Celebrate Reintroduction of the CDT Completion Act

The reintroduction of the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act aims to complete the CDT within ten years, boosting local economies and access to nature. GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small businesses, community …

Security expert Alexis Torres joins the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

Torres's addition to MSI² strengthens the expert council of this think tank founded by Dr. Rafael Marrero. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alexis Torres, recognized for his impeccable public safety and crime …

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

NTTRDirectory.com Launches New ‘RV Repair Shop’ Category to Serve RV Travelers Nationwide

Directory expands services to support RV and motorhome owners with dedicated repair listings across the U.S. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NTTRDirectory.com, a leading national truck and trailer repair directory, …

SAVE Commends Senate Champions of Kids Online Safety Act; Urges Swift Action to Hold Big Tech Accountable

SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education applauds re-introduction of Kids Online Safety Act BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education today praised U.S. Senators Richard …

FOR THE BOYS BEEF JERKY LAUNCHES NEW PACKAGING FEATURING ICONIC COWBOY-AND-DINOSAUR DESIGN

For The Boys Beef Jerky is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned packaging MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For The Boys Beef Jerky, a small-batch brisket jerky company based in North Carolina, …

Unregulated Waters: The Legal Gaps Behind Summer’s Rising Body Count

As fatalities rise on Georgia waters, legal gaps and unregulated rentals expose families to deadly risks—and zero accountability. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures rise and crowds flock to Georgia’s …

Stand Up for Science Launches: The Summer Fight for Science

Stand Up for Science, is launching the Summer Fight for Science to combat the unprecedented attack on science by the Trump administration. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit …