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A Gervais resident, Jairin Anzaldua-Ervin, 29, appeared in federal court following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.

Mexican national charged with assaulting Texas officer during immigration arrest

A Mexican national living in Houston without legal status has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, resulting in serious injuries, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on U.S. reliance on foreign-made generic drugs

On Wednesday, October 8, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing titled “Bad Medicine: Closing the Loopholes That Kill American Patients.” The session, led by Committee Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten...

Secretary Rubio meets Kuwaiti official to discuss security, economy, and Gaza conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to discuss the security and economic partnership between the United States and Kuwait.

ICE continues arrests of violent offenders during government shutdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continued law enforcement operations over the weekend, arresting several individuals described as violent offenders, despite not receiving pay due to a government shutdown.

DHS disputes Governor Pritzker's claims on federal law enforcement activities in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made several public statements criticizing federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called inaccurate and misleading.

Secretary Marco Rubio outlines steps for Middle East peace negotiations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing Middle East peace negotiations in an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC's "Meet the Press."

Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Venezuela drug boat strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ongoing negotiations involving Hamas and the release of hostages in an interview with Gillian Turner on Fox News Sunday.

Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Gaza's future governance

Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza during an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS Face the Nation.

Secretary Marco Rubio discusses progress on hostage negotiations with Hamas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas during an interview with Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week."

Two Chicago residents charged with assaulting federal agents using vehicles

Two Chicago residents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault and impede federal agents.

U.S. Treasury and South Korea pledge transparency in currency market operations

The United States Department of the Treasury and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea have agreed to maintain close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange issues.

Treasury official discusses account balances and buyback program at annual dealer meeting

Hunter McMaster, Director of Policy and Planning at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets, addressed primary dealers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s annual meeting.

United States and Switzerland reaffirm commitments on currency transparency

The United States Department of the Treasury, the Swiss Federal Department of Finance, and the Swiss National Bank have announced their intention to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange issues.

Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting North Korean arms network linked to Myanmar

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals and one entity accused of generating illicit revenue for North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile...

Treasury Secretary urges renewed national strategy on financial literacy amid rising payment fraud

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for Americans as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

DHS sends special operations teams after attacks on federal agents in Chicago

Border Patrol agents in Chicago were attacked by individuals identified as domestic terrorists, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Cole blames Senate Democrats as government shutdown continues

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this week to address the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Senate Democrats.

President issues statement on Feast of Saint Michael observed by Christians

Today, the President issued a message recognizing the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, a day observed by millions of Christian believers in the United States and globally.

Trump signs proclamation imposing tariffs on imported timber and lumber