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CBP officers apprehend man wanted in Michigan for first-degree sexual conduct

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas recently apprehended a man wanted for a sex-related offense in Michigan.


CBP officers in El Paso thwart drug smuggling attempt by teen at border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso apprehended an 18-year-old male U.S. citizen attempting to smuggle drugs into the United States.


Commissioner Romero to speak at 2025 Trilateral Commission meeting

Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is set to participate in a panel discussion titled "A New Era of Finance" at the 2025 Trilateral Commission Global Meeting.


Acting Chair Pham to address derivatives law developments at NYC Bar

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham will participate in a keynote fireside chat concerning recent developments in derivatives law.


Commissioner Mersinger to join panel at WFEClear 2025

Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger is set to join a panel discussion at WFEClear 2025.


CFTC withdraws advisory on virtual currency derivative product listings

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that its Division of Market Oversight (DMO) and Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) are withdrawing a previous advisory related to virtual currency derivative product listings.


CFTC withdraws advisory on digital asset clearing risk review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its Division of Clearing and Risk has decided to withdraw Staff Advisory No. 23-07.


Donald J. Trump engages with followers on Truth Social in latest posts

Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on March 29, 2025, to interact with followers, including thanking an individual named Faye.


Senators question OMB's emergency spending decisions in 2025 funding act

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Patty Murray have raised concerns over the Administration's treatment of emergency spending in the 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.


Trump administration boasts record staffing achievements

Donald J. Trump provides updates on Truth Social regarding staffing achievements and communications efforts as of March 28-29, 2025.


Donald J. Trump's recent endorsements and posts on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on March 29, 2025, to share several posts, including an endorsement of Jimmy Patronis for Congress in Florida's 1st District, along with mentions of previous posts.


FDA authorizes first at-home test for multiple STIs by Visby Medical

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization to Visby Medical for the Visby Medical Women’s Sexual Health Test.


ICE arrests Lebanese national in Massachusetts for assault and sex crime

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Pierre Maurice Al-Asmar, a Lebanese national, in Lakeville, Massachusetts.


ICE apprehends Chinese national convicted of acting as foreign government agent

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested Ming Xi Zhang, a Chinese national, in Newark, New Jersey.


Treasury removes BOI reporting requirements for US companies

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the publication of an interim final rule by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).


CFTC clarifies reporting rules for Japanese nonbank swap dealers

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Participants Division has released an interpretation regarding the financial reporting requirements for Japanese nonbank swap dealers.


Interior generated $39 million from oil and gas leases in early 2025

The Department of the Interior has announced that its first oil and gas lease sales of 2025 have generated more than $39 million in total receipts.


Interior Department disburses $353.6 million to Gulf states for energy revenues

On March 27, 2025, the Department of the Interior announced the distribution of approximately $353.6 million in energy revenues to four Gulf of America oil and gas-producing states: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.


USDA announces funding release for REAP, New ERA, PACE programs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA), and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs.


Freight trains and PTC cybersecurity

There is something soothing and almost majestic about freight railcars rolling down the tracks. Chugging along slowly and deliberately, trains — full of goods valued in the billions that were collected and ready to be distributed at various locations — travel to reach domestic and foreign markets