Officials provide an overview of federal actions taken between 2021 and 2023. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its progress report on addressing sexually transmitted…
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Treasury Sanctions Sudan Leader for Weapons Acquisition
Officials state he was organizing weapons deals for armed forces. The Treasury Department sanctioned Sudan leader Mirghani Idris Suleiman last week, addressing his role in procuring weapons for…
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Appellate Court Rules U.S. Can Prosecute Turkish Bank Through DOJ Probe
Foreign immunity is not extended to entities aiding in sanctions evasion. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government may prosecute Turkish bank Halkbank…
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DHS Deports Chinese Nationals in Second Charter Flight This Year
The last deportation flight to China before 2024 was in 2018. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported a group of Chinese nationals last week on its second…
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Assassination Probe Committee from India Meets with U.S. Officials
State Department adds pressure after two incidents in Canada last year. The State Department announced that a committee from the government of India met with U.S. officials in…
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President Biden Reschedules Visit to Germany
He postponed his travel last week due to Hurricane Milton. President Joe Biden will visit Germany this Friday after he postponed the trip last week to remain in…
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U.S.-UK Releases Joint Statement on Child Online Safety
They emphasized the importance of internet protections during G7 technology summit. The United States and the United Kingdom called for improvements to online protections for children, announcing a…
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DOT Proposes Update to Truck Hazardous Material Transport Rules
The regulation improves communication requirements, allows video, fiber optic inspections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed updates to regulations for trucks carrying hazardous materials in a new proposed…
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Secretary Austin Touches Base with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
He urges Israeli leadership to ensure the safety of UN forces in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Wednesday,…
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President Biden Postpones Germany Trip Due to Hurricane Milton
The second devastating hurricane in two weeks requires his domestic attention. The White House announced that President Joe Biden is postponing international travels to remain in the United…
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