The man, whom the department called a “foreign subversive,” is in custody awaiting deportation. The State Department announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the legal…
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U.S. Sanctions Mineral Smuggling Networks in Eastern Congo
The State Department spokesperson said, “Ensuring the region’s mineral wealth drives growth rather than violence will unlock greater opportunity for legitimate companies to invest in the region.” The…
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DOJ Charges U.S.-Iranian Tech CEO for Supporting Iran’s Nuclear Program
The assistant attorney general stated, “The National Security Division will hold accountable those who violate our laws to further Iran’s nuclear ambitions.” The Department of Justice announced federal…
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President Trump Signs Agreement with Iran Early
The deal was set to be signed on Friday, but mediators advocated for a remote electronic signing of the agreement. At the G7 Summit in France, President Donald…
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Congresswoman Resigns From House Before Sanctions Hearing
The Ethics Committee was poised to impose consequences on the representative from Florida regarding financial dealings. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned her seat in the House of…
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Treasury Secretary Outlines Potential Sanctions on China for Financial Support to Iran
The economic pressure on Iran contributed to the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the “secondary sanctions“ the United States has threatened to impose…
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Treasury Secretary Takes More Steps to Address Fraud Against Federal Healthcare Programs
FinCEN also issued an advisory for financial institutions after launching a whistleblower website. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that financial institutions are being encouraged to alert Financial Crimes…
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State Department Announces Sanctions Against North Korean IT Operatives
The individuals and entities have been involved in defrauding U.S. businesses. The State Department announced sanctions against two entities and six individuals involved in operations using Information Technology…
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U.S. Declares National Emergency Related to Cuba and Energy Trade
The president’s executive order creates new authority to impose tariffs tied to oil shipments to the island. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week declaring a…
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OFAC Sanctions Iran’s “Shadow Fleet” of Oil Vessels
The agency says that the Iranian ships carry products that fund proxies and missiles. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on…
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