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The United States and the Republic of Türkiye today imposed terrorist designations on three individuals with links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). These designations are the result of close counterterrorism coordination between the United States and Türkiye. Under their respective domestic authorities, both countries are taking action against Adam Khamirzaev, Muhammadyusuf Alisher Ogli Mirzoev, and Muhammad Ibrohimjon Niyazov.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an informal community meeting on Thursday, June 20, to discuss the cleanup progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund site in Muskegon, Michigan. The meeting aims to provide updates and gather community input on future actions and the potential formation of a community advisory group.

MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a reminder to emergency responders, recovery workers, and residents in areas recently affected by intense rainfall to exercise caution and protect themselves from hazards during flood cleanup efforts.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made several nominations for high-ranking military positions.

The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project filed a motion on Friday in Delaware against the Department of Justice (DOJ) for records related to the Hunter Biden investigation. The motion aims to compel the production of records that clarify the scope of the DOJ's examination of whether Hunter Biden violated the Mann Act, a 1910 law prohibiting the transportation of prostitutes across state lines, and whether the DOJ fulfilled its obligations under federal law to Hunter Biden’s alleged victims.

Seniors and other Medicare enrollees have begun to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). However, Project 2025, a plan published by a far-right think tank last year, could put those cost savings in jeopardy. Project 2025 calls for repealing the IRA, reversing legislation that has helped lower the cost of prescription drugs. A new Center for American Progress column explains how if Project 2025 is implemented, it could lead to higher out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, affecting millions of Medicare enrollees.

The Department of State has designated the Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The United States remains concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist threat worldwide and is committed to countering the transnational components of violent white supremacy. These actions follow consultations with European partners.

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the solicitation of electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 1, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by July 1, 2024.

As the nation recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation (EFE). EFE-related losses affect personal savings, checking accounts, retirement savings, and investments, severely impacting victims’ well-being and financial security as they age. FinCEN has previously published resources to help stakeholders combat EFE.

The U.S. Department of Education announced today the appointment of Jeremy Singer as FAFSA Executive Advisor in the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). Singer will lead the overall strategy for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and drive technology innovation to enhance FSA’s technical and operational capabilities.

Rosie Hidalgo, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), delivered a message for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024. The event aims to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect faced by older adults.

On June 14, 2024, Special Master Mary Patrice Brown announced that she will authorize fifth-round payments for all eligible claims in the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (the Fund) by January 1, 2025. The Fund, which continues to collect deposits, anticipates that the fifth distribution will be at least $940 million. The amounts available for this distribution come from qualifying federal enforcement actions, including United States v. Binance Holdings Limited.

Three Florida residents pleaded guilty today to conspiring to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate employees of pregnancy resource centers in the free exercise of the right to provide and seek reproductive health services. The defendants targeted reproductive health facilities that provided and counseled abortion alternatives and vandalized those facilities with threatening messages.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the award of the second option period for its contract with Oracle Health to support the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization, focusing on improved fiscal and performance accountability.

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of $315,000 to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs at New York's coastal and Great Lakes beaches. This funding aims to protect the health of beachgoers by ensuring clean and safe waters.

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has awarded 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million to U.S. colleges and universities through the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met virtually with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) yesterday. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo emphasized the Department of Commerce's role in addressing supply chain resilience and economic security challenges. She highlighted the importance of leveraging the Department’s Supply Chain Center to preemptively address supply chain issues in collaboration with the private sector and international partners.

The Justice Department announced today the repatriation of an additional $156 million in misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds to Malaysia, bringing the total returned by the department to approximately $1.4 billion.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, June 13, the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at supporting coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting beachgoers' health. This funding will assist states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches.

BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to support coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting the health of beachgoers. This funding will aid states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Rhode Island is set to receive $210,000 from this program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of violation under the Toxic Substances Control Act to ACCEL Schools Ohio LLC, citing asbestos and lead paint concerns at three of its public charter schools. The affected institutions are Youngstown Academy of Excellence in Youngstown, Niles Preparatory Academy in Niles, and STEAM Academy of Warren in Warren.

On June 11 and 12, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki and senior FinCEN leaders traveled to Arizona for beneficial ownership reporting outreach events and a counter-fentanyl FinCEN Exchange.

A Blaine resident, Oleg Petrashov, has conceded guilt to charges related to a hoax involving mailed powders.

The Center for American Progress (CAP) has initiated a campaign to scrutinize the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. According to CAP, Project 2025 is described as an "authoritarian playbook" aimed at dismantling the system of checks and balances integral to American democracy, potentially leading to policies that could negatively impact all Americans. CAP intends to use its policy and communications resources to inform the public about the potential effects of Project 2025 and argue that it represents a significant departure from foundational national values.

Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. This multi-year agreement grants Netflix a first look at all Higher Ground's film and television projects.