🚫Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation
The Department of State has officially designated Barrio 18, also known as Calle 18, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization based on criteria defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation follows a thorough review process involving key governmental figures and will be published in the Federal Register, taking effect immediately upon publication.
Learn More🚫Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit Countries for FY 2026
The Presidential Determination identifies major drug transit and producing countries for FY 2026, emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to counter illicit drug trafficking. It outlines actions taken against non-compliant nations, increased tariffs on the PRC, and coordination with North American neighbors to address the growing drug crisis affecting public health and safety.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Damian Alejandro Vidal
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges to Damian Alejandro Vidal for violating export laws related to smuggling firearms. The order prohibits his involvement in any export transactions for eight years and revokes any existing licenses, emphasizing strict compliance with export regulations.
Learn More🚫Order Denies Export Privileges for Convicted Individual
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges for Chrissie Fier Williams due to his felony conviction related to the export of firearms and ammunition. This denial will last for ten years, affecting any transactions involving export items linked to Williams or related entities.
Learn More🌊Analysis of FEMA's Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More⚖️Guidance from VA on Criminal Regulatory Enforcement for Businesses
This notice describes the Department of Veterans Affairs' plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Intended Disposition
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Department of the Air Force, Vandenberg Space Force Base intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects removed from Federal land to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California.
Learn More⚖️Amendment of Terrorist Designation for Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
The Department of State has amended the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist to include additional aliases. This decision was made following consultation with pertinent government officials and aims to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts in identifying relevant entities. The amendment will be published in the Federal Register to inform the public and relevant parties.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More⚖️SEC Policy on Criminal Enforcement Directly Affects Businesses
Pursuant to Executive Order 14294, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this framework for staff consideration of whether to refer potential violations, including of criminal regulatory offenses, to the Department of Justice.
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