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Chairman Moolenaar comments on religious freedom during Easter

As Easter is commemorated worldwide, a statement from Chairman Moolenaar has drawn attention to religious freedoms.


U.S. Treasury sanctions Yemeni bank for Houthi financial support

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed sanctions on the Yemen-based International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C. (IBY).


Pentagon's Hegseth discusses defense cooperation with El Salvador's Monroy

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosted a meeting at the Pentagon on April 16 with El Salvador's Minister of Defense, H.E. René Merino Monroy.


San Juan teacher faces charges of child exploitation, ICE reports

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested Raul Moises Martinez Rivera, a 25-year-old teacher from Carolina at a charter school in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


US sanctions Chinese refinery over Iran oil imports

The United States has sanctioned Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co., Ltd, an independent "teapot" refinery based in China.


State Department office closed to protect free speech

The United States, long known for valuing freedom of speech, has faced challenges over the last decade with concerns about individuals being penalized for expressing their views.


G7 ministers call for ceasefire and peace talks in Sudan conflict after two years

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have issued a statement marking two years since the war in Sudan began.


Secretary Rubio commends Ecuadorian election during call with President Noboa

Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone call with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, where he offered congratulations on Noboa's re-election.


State Department offers up to $8 million for information on LNFM cartel leaders

The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced monetary rewards for information leading to the arrests or convictions of leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) cartel.


Secretary Rubio discusses strategic interests with Indonesian foreign minister Sugiono

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono to discuss crucial strategic interests between the two nations.


O’Neill to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and Hawaii for strategic discussions

Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Sean O’Neill is set to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, and Hawaii from April 16 to 25.


US and South Korea enhance space cooperation at civil space dialogue

Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea convened in Washington, DC, on April 14 for the fourth U.S.-ROK Civil Space Dialogue.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional affairs with Jordanian Prime Minister Hassan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Jafar Hassan, addressing crucial topics pertinent to their nations.


U.S. congratulates Ecuador President Noboa on reelection

The United States has officially extended congratulations to President Daniel Noboa on his reelection as the President of Ecuador.


Secretary of State Rubio discusses regional security with Turkish foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focusing on the potential threats to regional security and stability posed by Iran and its proxies.


CBP transit campaign to enhance law enforcement recruitment in Washington D.C

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated a marketing and advertising campaign called "D.C. Transit" in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas like the Pentagon.


Department of Homeland Security releases report on suspected human trafficking incident

On April 18, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an investigative report by Homeland Security Investigations’ Combined Intelligence Unit concerning Kilmar Abrego Garcia.


CBP announces Global Entry Enrollment Event in Jacksonville starting June 10

On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin a week-long Global Entry Enrollment Event in Jacksonville, Florida.


Border Patrol arrests Somali national convicted of armed bank robbery in Missouri

U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested Hassan Mohamed, a Somali national previously convicted of armed bank robbery, near Fort Covington, New York.


Angel moms speak out on crimes committed by illegal aliens

Today in Washington, Angel Moms Patty Morin and Tammy Nobles shared their tragic personal stories involving crimes committed by illegal aliens.