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CBP reports arrests in Las Vegas operations and marks National Guard anniversary

CBP posted updates on December 13, 2025 about recent law enforcement activities involving arrests in Las Vegas as well as successful prosecutions related to a smuggling ring linked to a Mexican criminal group.


CBP highlights team growth and warns of consequences for illegal border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared several updates on December 13, 2025, welcoming new personnel while reiterating strict enforcement against illegal border crossings.


Chief Michael W. Banks shares updates on border security efforts and enforcement actions

Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on December 13, detailing Deputy Chief Walter Slosar’s participation in a national symposium and recent drug seizures by Border Patrol agents in Tampa.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights National Guard anniversary and new CBP biometric measures

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino marked significant moments on December 13, 2025 with posts about historic artifacts at the National Targeting Center, the National Guard’s anniversary, and new CBP facial biometric procedures for...


CBP highlights recent arrests and border security efforts in December updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted several updates in mid-December about their ongoing efforts to secure U.S. borders.


CBP highlights impact of legislation and trade enforcement in December statements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used a series of posts on December 13, 2025, to outline expanded border security initiatives made possible by recent legislation as well as efforts targeting drug cartels and fair trade practices.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement addresses law enforcement actions in recent social media posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared updates on law enforcement activities via social media on December 12-13, 2025.


CBP AMO promotes self-deportation incentives and highlights teamwork in December posts

CBP AMO used its official X account in December to encourage voluntary self-deportation using an app with financial incentives while also spotlighting teamwork in rescue operations.


Blumenthal criticizes plan for major job cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs

Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to cut up to 35,000 health care jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights enforcement actions in December social media posts

On December 13, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts reiterating its commitment to removing fugitives and those unlawfully present in the United States.


United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue focusing on trade and security

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with Republic of Korea Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina in Washington for the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).


United States signs five-year bilateral health agreement with Liberia

The United States and Liberia have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral health cooperation as part of the America First Global Health Strategy.


U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

The United States has expressed concern about ongoing clashes and casualties occurring along the Cambodia-Thailand border.


7-Eleven agrees to pay record $4.5 million fine over antitrust order violation

7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., have agreed to pay a $4.5 million civil penalty to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company violated a 2018 consent order.


International Contact Group urges halt to violence amid escalation in South Kivu

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), which includes the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and is chaired by Germany, has issued...


United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue in Washington

The U.S. Department of State is set to host the tenth Senior Economic Dialogue (SED) with the Republic of Korea (ROK) on December 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will meet with ROK Second Vice...


U.S., Uganda, and Lesotho sign long-term agreements on global health cooperation

The United States has entered into five-year bilateral health cooperation agreements with Uganda and Lesotho, aiming to support the America First Global Health Strategy and help build more robust health systems in both countries.


Interior completes first mandatory offshore oil lease sale under new legislation

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) completed Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1, marking the first mandatory offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Interior transfers land in California to Navy for border security operations

The Department of the Interior has announced it will transfer about 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, to the Department of the Navy for three years.


U.S. Department of Education seeks input on revising accreditation handbook

The U.S. Department of Education has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on updating its Accreditation Handbook.