Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Johnson Subpoenas FBI for Records on the July 13, 2024 Trump Assassination Attempt
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Ron Johnson WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, issued a subpoena to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel for records relating to the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt of President Donald Trump in Butler, PA. “One year following the assassination […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement for the 9th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal ruling
Source: Government of Canada News July 11, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “Canada reaffirms its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. In 2016, a Permanent Court of Arbitration released its decision on the South China Sea case between China and the […]
MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “OUR COMMITMENT IS TO MAKE SURE WE FIGHT FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference at CrescentCare, a federally qualified health center in Louisiana, with Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) and Steering and Policy Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Rep. […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations, Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya is a distinguished Peruvian lawyer and the current Permanent Representative of Peru to the […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations 4 The new Permanent Representative of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations, Thongphane Savanphet, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Date of Birth: 28 June 1964 Place of Birth: Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR Marital Status: Married to Mrs. Dalavanh […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Arrested for Pointing a Laser at Police Helicopter During Protests in Los Angeles
Source: US FBI LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles man was taken into custody this week by FBI agents and charged federally with aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft—specifically, a helicopter operated by pilots with the Los Angeles Police Department. Dominic Rios, 21, whose last known address was in Hemet, was arrested on July 7 pursuant […]
MIL-OSI Security: Federal Jury Convicts Washington Man of Three Counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys COEUR D’ALENE – After a four-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Coeur d’Alene found Jason Bergeron, 50, of Washington, guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford presided over the trial, which began […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: CORRECTION – name release, fatal crash, Seddon
Source: New Zealand Police Police is urgently issuing a correction to an earlier release that contained incorrect details of the person who died in a fatal crash in Seddon on 18 June. The correct name of the man who died is Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot, 50, from Blenheim. Our sincere apologies to anyone affected by […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three-Time Felon Charged with Possession of a Firearm in Austin
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) AUSTIN, Texas – An Austin felon made his initial appearance in federal court today after he was arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Frank Horton Lee Jr., 38, was allegedly found to possess a.45 […]
MIL-OSI Security: Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting at Federal Agents
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Jason Raysean Broadbent, 38, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon, possession of methamphetamine near a school with intent to distribute, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and possession of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Files Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging U.S. DOJ’s Unlawful Restrictions on Domestic Violence Funds
Source: US State of California OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in submitting an amicus brief in Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence v. Bondi, supporting plaintiffs challenging conditions placed on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants by the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ). In their brief, the attorneys general […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
Source: US State of New York EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in defending critical funding from the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for organizations that provide services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In an amicus brief […]
MIL-OSI USA: After Securing Key New Hampshire and National Security Priorities, Shaheen Helps Advance Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **A top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America’s top security challenges** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member […]
MIL-OSI USA: “This is Groundhog Day!” – Cortez Masto Presses Forest Service Chief on Reversal of Ruby Mountains Speculative Drilling Ban
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto ***VIDEO AVAILABLE*** FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz for answers about the Trump administration’s decision to reopen the Ruby Mountains to speculative oil and gas drilling. She emphasized the […]
MIL-OSI Security: Former Banker Arrested for Allegedly Obtaining $2.7 Million in COVID Business-Relief Funds Using Stolen IDs of Disabled Persons
Source: US FBI LOS ANGELES – A former Wells Fargo & Co. banker and his brother have been arrested on an eight-count federal grand jury indictment alleging they schemed to fraudulently obtain more than $2.7 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally-guaranteed small business loans, including by submitting applications using the stolen identities of […]
MIL-OSI Security: San Antonio Man Arrested for Alleged Facebook Threat Against President Trump Ahead of Friday’s Visit to Texas Hill Country
Source: Office of United States Attorneys SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was arrested Thursday night in San Antonio on criminal charges related to his alleged threat against the President of the United States. According to court documents, Robert Herrera, 52, commented on a San Antonio news outlet’s July 10 Facebook post pertaining to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two Wellington Park Gang Members Sentenced in the Murder of 10-Year-Old Makiyah Wilson
Source: Office of United States Attorneys WASHINGTON – Mark Price, 30 and Antonio Murchison, 31, both members of the violent Wellington Park crew, were sentenced today for the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Mark Price received 50 years in prison. Antonio Murchison received 72 years. On Sept. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Mexican National Arrested for Harboring Illegal Aliens and Employing Them at Taco Restaurants
Source: Office of United States Attorneys PHOENIX, Ariz. – Blademir Angulo Audeves, 42, of Mexico, was arrested on July 8, and charged by criminal complaint for Harboring of an Illegal Alien, Knowingly Employing Unauthorized Aliens, Improper Entry by an Alien, and Alien in Possession of a Firearm. Angulo will have his initial appearance in federal […]
MIL-OSI Security: Sacramento Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Gilbert Ramirez, 27, of Sacramento was sentenced Thursday by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Troy L. Nunley to 16 years and three months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to distribute, and possessing with intent to distribute, fentanyl and methamphetamine; distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine; and possession with […]