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Brett D. Schaefer joins AEI as senior fellow focusing on international organizations
Brett D. Schaefer, a recognized authority on the United Nations and international organizations, has joined the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as a senior fellow.
On the Hill
Congress leaders respond to airport collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack have issued a statement following a mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
U.S.-Cuba policy sees reversal under new administration
The U.S. State Department has swiftly reversed several policy changes on Cuba that were introduced by the previous administration shortly before leaving office.
Aerial radiation survey planned in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is set to conduct aerial radiation assessment surveys over New Orleans and nearby areas from February 2 to February 6.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge
LaMichael Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, has entered a guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
CBP assists in breaking up New Orleans drug ring with multiple arrests
The Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in New Orleans has played a crucial role in dismantling a local drug network, working alongside local and federal partners.
VA extends deadline for veterans' transition to new login system
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an extension for veterans transitioning to a new online login system.
President limits late-term bargaining deals binding new administrations
On January 31, 2025, a new memorandum was issued by the President of the United States concerning collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) made during the transition period between administrations.
Former DHS Secretary: 'We must confront the cartels with the full force of the law'
Chad Wolf, former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said that President Trump's designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations will enable the U.S. to "confront" them with the "full force of the law."
Former Bush officials: Mexican cartels are ‘national-security threats, not a law-enforcement matter’
John Walters and William Barr, former officials from the Bush administration, have called for Mexican drug cartels to be treated as national security threats and terrorist groups.
New Orleans man receives five-year sentence for child pornography possession
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of Joy Joseph Banerjee, a 57-year-old resident of New Orleans, for possession of prepubescent child pornography.
New Orleans man sentenced for federal drug and firearm offenses
Troy Locke, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 15, 2024, for federal drug and firearms violations.
New Orleans man sentenced for drug trafficking offenses
Derrick Washington, also known as "Eyes," a 53-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 29, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.
Pending home sales fall across all U.S regions in December
Pending home sales experienced a decline of 5.5% in December, following four months of consecutive increases, as reported by the National Association of REALTORS.
European policymakers address key issues in artificial intelligence regulations
Policymakers in Europe are actively engaging with developments in artificial intelligence, as detailed in the latest bulletin from CDT Europe.
New Jersey man sentenced for Hudson River boat tragedy causing two deaths
Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Richard Cruz has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
New York man sentenced to five years for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking
Gabriel Figueroa, a 29-year-old New York resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to bank robbery
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Clement Leach, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to bank robbery.
Dominican national faces new charges after illegal reentry into United States
A Dominican national, Santo Alberto Baez Baez, residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been charged with unlawful reentry into the United States.
FCC proposes expanding 900 MHz band for broadband in new rulemaking
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed expanding broadband deployment in the 896–901/935–940 MHz spectrum band. On January 16, 2025, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC-25-8) under WT Docket No. 24-99, which seeks to establish a 5/5 MHz broadband segment, doubling the current 3/3 MHz allocation, while preserving options for narrowband operations.
Nicholas J. Ganjei appointed new U.S. attorney for Southern District of Texas
Acting Attorney General James McHenry has appointed Nicholas J. Ganjei as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).
President sends Lunar New Year message for 2025
Melania and I extend our warmest greetings to those in the United States and around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year.
MLS returns to Apple TV with expanded coverage
Major League Soccer (MLS) will return to Apple TV next month as part of the ongoing partnership between Apple and MLS.
Ripple CEO on new Treasury Secretary Bessent: I'm confident he will 'grow US tech and crypto innovation.'
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, expressed confidence in the newly confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, highlighting his potential to provide strong leadership and support policies that promote U.S. technological and cryptocurrency...
Scott Bessent assumes role as new Secretary of Treasury
Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury by Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh on January 28, 2025.