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Federal agencies investigate anti-Semitic incidents at University of Washington

The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a review of recent incidents of anti-Semitic violence at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliates.


Department issues guidance on unsafe school choice option

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance to chief state school officers regarding the Unsafe School Choice Option provision under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965...


Task force supports Columbia University's response to Butler Library protest

The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement today regarding recent events at Columbia University.


U.S. Department investigates UPenn over undisclosed foreign funding

The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) regarding foreign funding disclosures.


Education Department investigates Western Carolina University over Title IX compliance

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title IX investigation into Western Carolina University (WCU).


Trump nominates David Barker for assistant secretary for postsecondary education

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its support for President Trump's nomination of David Barker as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.


US-Brazil dialogue addresses disarmament issues including NPT review

Officials from the United States and Brazil gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the 9th Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue.


Port of Chief Mountain set for seasonal reopening on May 15

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the seasonal reopening of the Port of Chief Mountain in Montana, scheduled for May 15 at 9 a.m. The port will operate under different hours depending on the date: from May 15 to May 31, it...


Secretary Noem addresses impact of sanctuary policies at press conference

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Springfield, Illinois, to address the impact of sanctuary policies in the state and nationwide.


TSA begins full enforcement of REAL ID compliance nationwide

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of REAL ID enforcement measures at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints across the country.


CBP seizes over 200 mangos at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists have intercepted a significant quantity of prohibited fruit at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.


CBP ensures Mother’s Day flower imports are pest-free at El Paso ports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in El Paso are currently focused on ensuring that flowers imported for Mother's Day are free from pests and diseases.


Eagle Pass CBP intercepts $3.3 million worth of methamphetamine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass International Bridge recently intercepted methamphetamine valued at over $3.3 million.


CBP inspects over 1.2 million imported flowers ahead of Mother’s Day

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists have been busy inspecting over 1.2 million imported cut flowers in preparation for Mother's Day, which is the second-busiest time of year for flower imports after Valentine's Day.


CBP officers seize $6 million worth of fake designer watches in Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago have seized a shipment of counterfeit designer watches valued at over $6 million.


VOICE Office releases video remembering victims of DUI incidents involving illegal aliens

The Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office has released a video featuring the parents of Matthew Denice, who was killed by an illegal alien driving under the influence in 2011.


DHS seeks death penalty for alleged smugglers after fatal boat incident

Today, Secretary Kristi Noem of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to request the Department of Justice to pursue alien smuggling charges and seek the death penalty against two Mexican nationals.


US agencies announce success in intercepting outbound weapons

At a press event in Nogales, Arizona, senior officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the U.S. Attorney for the...


Treasury Secretary highlights Trump’s economic plan at Milken Institute Global Conference

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the Milken Institute Global Conference, highlighting President Donald J. Trump's economic agenda and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.


Treasury sanctions Burma militia linked to cyber scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Karen National Army (KNA), a militia group in Burma, designating it as a transnational criminal organization.