Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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Secretary of State Issues “One Flag” Order for U.S. Embassies and Outposts
The only exceptions that may be added to the American flag are the POW/MIA or Wrongful Detainee flags. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an order last week…
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President Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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Secretary Rubio Meets with Quad Foreign Ministers
They released a joint statement regarding rule of law, democractic values, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Indo-Pacific Quad nation foreign ministers,…
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Biden Administration Extends Immigration Period for Venezuelans and Salvadorans
830,000 people can remain in the United States for another 18 months. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Venezuelan and Salvadoran…
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
An 8-month extension was granted by the department amid ongoing conflict and human rights abuses. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an 18-month extension of Temporary…
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State Department Sanctions The Terrorgram Collective
The leaders of the terrorist group, based in Brazil, Croatia, and South Africa, were also designated. The U.S. State Department designated the Terrorgram Collective and three of its…
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Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
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U.S. and China Extend Science and Technology Pact for 5 Years
Updates protocol first enacted in 1979 to include “emerging technologies” The United States and China signed an amendment to the Science and Technology agreement this month, authorizing updates…
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House Speaker Seeks Plan B for Spending Bill
Contested measures include Congressional pay increase and funding for the Global Engagement Center. House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for alternate options for the 3-month continuing resolution to…
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