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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.


Commissioner Romero to join chat at WFEClear 2025 Conference

Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero is scheduled to take part in a Fireside Chat at the World Federation of Exchanges’ WFEClear 2025 Conference.


CBP intercepts vessel carrying cocaine off Florida coast

Over the weekend, agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) successfully intercepted a sailing vessel from the Bahamas approximately five miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


CBP seizes $462K worth of cocaine at Anzalduas International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission, Texas, intercepted a significant amount of cocaine valued at $462,700.


CBP hosts Global Entry interviews in South Orange for a one-day event

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the New York Field Office and the Port of New York/Newark will be conducting interviews for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants in South Orange, NJ.


Bryan County residents plead guilty in illegal firearms acquisition scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that two residents from Calera, Bryan County, have pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme to buy and sell firearms illegally.


Hamden man sentenced for mailing numerous threatening letters across the nation

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the sentencing of Garrett Santillo, a 45-year-old from Hamden.


Spokane drug dealers sentenced for shooting at police officer

Acting U.S. Attorney Richard Barker announced that Ray Anthony Wynecoop and Isaac Anthony Ott have been sentenced for their involvement in drug and firearm offenses in Spokane, Washington.