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Oslo, 13 June 2025
Please find attached the 2024 Annual report for Interoil Exploration and Production ASA and the independent audit report prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers AS. The company publishes its annual financial statements also in European Single Electronic Format (ESEF), available in a zip file named Interoil-Exploration-and-Production-2024-12-31-en as an attachment to this release.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02)
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), a 24-year Army veteran, will join President Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a historic military parade marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
“As a 24-year Army veteran, I’m honored to be joining President Trump in our nation’s capital for the military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Army,” said Miller-Meeks. “This celebration is a powerful tribute to the service and sacrifice of generations of soldiers who have defended our freedom and upheld the values that make America the greatest nation on earth.”
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US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on federal judges blocking the president’s firing of the three Democratic Consumer Product Safety Commissioners and ordering their immediate reinstatement.
“This was an illegal firing that put the safety of Americans at risk. Whether it’s baby products or swimming pools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps people safe and gives Americans peace of mind. This ruling is a win for all consumers.”
In May, Klobuchar and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, were joined by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in urging President Trump to reverse the firing of the Consumer Product Safety Commissioners, Commissioner Hoehn-Saric, Commissioner Trumka, and Commissioner Boyle.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response.
“Idahoans are all too familiar with catastrophic wildfires that devastate our communities every year,” said Risch.“President Trump’s actions to streamline federal regulations, strengthen local partnerships, and increase the use of proven mitigation strategies is a significant opportunity to reduce fire risk.”
Senator Risch, as a trained forester, has long sought to create meaningful, effective policies to build healthier, more resilient forests; better fight fires; and aid the communities hurt by these disasters. Senator Risch has also encouraged the federal government to utilize prescribed fires and other innovative fuel management strategies to reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires.
Source: Government of Italy (English)
After calling a government meeting on the crisis in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, spoke over the telephone today with the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, with the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, and with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Later in the day, President Meloni spoke with a number of leaders in the region – the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud; His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan; the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq Al Said; and, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – discussing how to work together to support a diplomatic solution.
To all partners, President Meloni expressed Italy’s readiness to take any action that may facilitate such an outcome, as it has already done by hosting two rounds of negotiations between Iran and the United States.
President Meloni also had a conversation today with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. During the call, President Meloni agreed on the need to ensure Iran cannot, under any circumstances, become equipped with nuclear weapons, while also expressing the hope that the efforts being made by the United States to reach an agreement can still be successful. Lastly, President Meloni once again stressed the urgent need to ensure access to humanitarian aid for the civilian population in Gaza.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces.
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Hi Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally.
One hundred and ten people have received awards for their exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List this year. They are recognised for their contributions to British foreign policy and international development, as well as voluntary and charitable work.
Stephen Kavanagh, lately the Executive Director of Police Services at INTERPOL is appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in recognition of his outstanding and sustained leadership, international public service, and track record of success in the role at INTERPOL, where he served as the world’s most senior policing official.
The most senior official recognised in the list is Sir Philip Barton, who is appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) for his exceptional contribution and achievement over a long career. As the UK’s most senior diplomat and the first Permanent Under-Secretary of the merged Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for the past 5 years, his tenure was marked by outstanding dedication, strategic vision and compassionate leadership.
Further information about recipients receiving knighthood-level awards on the Overseas and International List can be found on the lists on GOV.UK.
Sir Olly Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service, said:
These honours are testament to the dedication, effort and achievements of dozens of individuals, who represent the very best of the UK internationally.
On behalf of the FCDO, I’d like to congratulate and thank them for their exceptional work.
The Overseas and International Birthday Honours list also recognises a wide range of contributions at the lower levels, with awards to British nationals for exceptional voluntary and charitable service that has enhanced the UK’s reputation overseas. These include:
Founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed in Bangladesh, receives a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Disadvantaged People in Bangladesh.
Valerie Taylor is recognised for her life-long contribution to promoting health and the rights of people with disability in Bangladesh who remain the most marginalised members of Bangladeshi society. In 1969 she was sent by Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) to East Pakistan (later to become Bangladesh) to start physiotherapy services in a small mission hospital in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. In the 3 years that she worked there she became aware of the pressing need for rehabilitation services and returned to join the staff of the Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital, a government-run hospital in Dhaka.
A decade after first visiting the country, she established the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) – which eventually became the most reliable and respected institute to support disabled people in Bangladesh. At the start of her career, she was running CRP with 4 patients in an abandoned warehouse of the Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital.
Through her commitment, she has grown CRP to include a 100-bed hospital as well as 12 centres in different parts of the country to expand the services in collaboration with other organisations, which are affordable and easy to access for disabled people. It promotes the empowerment of disabled people through community-based services, advocacy and networking on disability issues and the rights of disabled girls and women. CRP also raises awareness on disability issues nationally, regionally and internationally and provides medical treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
On learning of her award, Valerie Taylor said:
Receiving such an award is a perfect opportunity for me to thank and congratulate the staff of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) for their commitment to the work of complete rehabilitation for our patients over these last 46 years.
President, Cricket Brazil, receives an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Sport and Disadvantaged Communities, Women and Girls Overseas.
Matt Featherstone is recognised for his exceptional contribution to expanding cricket in Brazil and supporting disadvantaged people through sport. In 2001, he co-founded the Brazilian Cricket Association (Cricket Brazil), which was recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2006. Through his leadership, cricket was expanded across the country, resulting in Brazil qualifying for the ICC’s World Cricket League (a pathway to joining the ICC World Cup), and the Brazilian male cricket team, originally comprised solely of foreign players, has increased its standing and now has a greater proportion of Brazilian players.
However, Matt’s most impressive work has been through Cricket Brazil’s development programme. The programme, which started in 2011 as cricket-lessons for 24 children in an orphanage in Poços de Caldas, is now benefitting more than 10,000 children from impoverished communities in 5 states across Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The programme provides structure, fitness and self-confidence to children between 4 to 17 attending (50) state schools, through cricket coaching.
More recently, Matt created the Cricket Like a Girl programme to encourage more girls to play the sport. As a result of the programme, Brazil became the first ever country to give professional cricket contracts to women before men and the Brazilian Ladies Cricket Team has, in this short time, won their 6th South American trophy. Through cricket, Matt is supporting the rights, freedom and potential of underprivileged women and girls in Brazil.
On learning of his award, Matthew Featherstone said:
It is real honour and a massive surprise to receive this award. This is just the start. Cricket Brazil will continue to grow, giving more and more opportunities for the less privileged and also slowly climb the world rankings both female and male. It’s very exciting times for Cricket Brazil.
Founder and Trustee, the Vera Thomson English School, Rakhine State, Myanmar, receives an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Children’s Education and Healthcare in Myanmar.
Susan Ozturk, the Founder and Director of the Vera Thomson English School in Myanmar, is recognised for her outstanding contribution to improving the lives of children in the village of Lintha. Susan first arrived in Myanmar in 1998, when she visited with her husband and developed a vision which would help the poorest of children access education in a fishing village on the west coast of Rakhine.
Three years later, she founded the Vera Thomson English School, VTES (named after her mother) in 2001, when she, and her husband moved to Myanmar permanently. Funded by the Andrew Clark Trust, the school has grown from a single simple room to a large compound that houses numerous classrooms, a library, IT suite and open spaces. It is a safe, happy and active learning environment where students learn English, but also many other skills, including an appreciation for the environment and care for the community. Over 2 decades, the school has directly improved the access to quality education, and hence the lives, of almost 4,500 children and her commitment over the years in the face of countless obstacles has been outstanding.
On learning of her award, Susan Ozturk said:
I feel honoured and also shocked at the same time as I believe there are many more worthy people than me. The school is my life. I never look back on what has been achieved but always focus on what needs to be done.
Director of Music Education, Brass for Africa, Uganda, receives a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Music Education for Disadvantaged Young People in Africa.
Recommendations for a British Empire Medal include Elizabeth Burrowes, Director of Music Education, Brass for Africa, Uganda, recognised for her exceptional contribution to positively transforming the lives of thousands of young people, and their challenged communities in Uganda and Rwanda, through music.
Alongside the thousands of children gaining musical education through her training of local teachers, Elizabeth is an ardent advocate for inclusion and opportunity for all, whether it’s working with civil war refugees in the Bidibidi refugee settlement on the South Sudanese border, young offenders in Kampiringisa National Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre, or those living in the huge impoverished informal settlements around Kampala.
Also, as a young woman, living embedded in the local community, and walking to work through her neighbourhood for the past 6 years, she has become a powerful leader and role model for female equity and inclusion, creating opportunities to accelerate the realisation of potential for young girls.
On learning of her award, Elizabeth Burrowes said:
What a surprise and an honour! Truly, developing and mentoring musicians and teachers, and seeing them empowered and inspiring others is incredibly fulfilling. To me, this award recognises Brass for Africa’s vision and appreciates all the dedicated change-makers on our team who I’m privileged to call friends.
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Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
The Serious Fraud Office is delighted to announce that Nick Stroud, Head of Forensic Accountancy, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
Forensic accountancy leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours for playing key role delivering justice for thousands of victims
Achievements include pioneering new approaches on crypto as well as setting the benchmark for Deferred Prosecution Agreement industry standards
These achievements are recognised alongside Nick’s contribution to breaking barriers as a blind professional
Since joining the SFO in 1992, Nick’s dedicated leadership has transformed forensic accountancy in the organisation, which operates as part of the SFO’s unique model of lawyers, investigations, forensic accountants and other experts working together to tackle instances of serious economic crime and corruption.
Nick has become a national expert whose advice is sought by both government and private sector organisations, and he has achieved this alongside the challenge of losing his sight.
Nick’s achievements include spearheading the development of the SFO’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement tool, which has successfully held corporations accountable while delivering significant financial returns to taxpayers through HM Treasury.
More recently, he has led on emerging threats, including developing methods to investigate crypto-assets.
He also established the SFO’s Accountancy Apprenticeship Scheme, creating solid foundations to ensure accountancy remains central to serious economic crime investigation.
On receiving his nomination Nick Stroud said:
I feel intensely proud to accept this award which recognises the contribution of accountancy professionals to the SFO’s complex investigations.
Having initially found it difficult to accept my own disability I am pleased this award shows those with disabilities can make valuable contributions, demonstrating there should be no barrier to collaborative working.
Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM, said:
Nick’s exceptional expertise and collaborative approach have been instrumental in bringing justice to thousands of victims of economic crime.
His dedication to developing the next generation of forensic accountants through our apprenticeship scheme demonstrates his commitment to ensuring the UK remains a safe place to do business.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the bipartisan Mariner Exam Modernization Act, introduced by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Chair Mike Ezell (R-MS-04).
“Our country’s maritime industry shouldn’t be held back by an antiquated credentialing system,” said Rep. Carbajal. “The Mariner Exam Modernization Act is a commonsense step to ensure our licensing process reflects the skills mariners actually need on the job—eliminating redundancy, updating outdated requirements, and making the path to certification more efficient. I’m proud my bill cleared a key milestone, and I’ll keep working to secure its final passage.”
“Passing the Mariner Modernization Act out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is a critical step toward giving our mariners a credentialing system that matches the realities of today’s maritime industry—not one bogged down by outdated exams and unnecessary red tape. This brings much-needed reform which will also help expand the workforce. It’s about strengthening America’s maritime workforce and supporting the professionals who keep our maritime commerce moving safely and efficiently,” said Rep. Ezell.
The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and implement a plan to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing exam, aiming to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency within 270 days of receiving recommendations from a dedicated working group.
The current Coast Guard licensing exam process for Merchant Mariner Credentials is outdated, redundant, and unnecessarily burdensome for aspiring mariners. Candidates must repeatedly demonstrate the same competencies, first through years of hands-on assessments and then again on a seven-part written exam—discouraging new entrants and diverting time from more relevant modern training like cybersecurity.
Additionally, the exam includes obsolete content and lacks a modern review system, leaving graduates underprepared for the realities of today’s maritime industry.
Source: United States Attorneys General 7
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a native and citizen of Afghanistan, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses: conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive firearms and ammunition in furtherance of a federal crime of terrorism.
“The defendant admits he planned and obtained firearms to carry out a violent terror attack on Election Day in 2024, a plot that was detected and disrupted through the good work of the FBI and our partners,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “Let this serve as notice to anyone who tries to conduct attacks in our homeland for ISIS or any other terror group: we will find you and you’ll face American justice. I want to commend the FBI teams and our partners for their hard work and success in executing the mission.”
“Through incredible law enforcement effort and coordination, a violent terrorist attack on American soil was thwarted, and those responsible are being held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester for the Western District of Oklahoma. “I commend the outstanding work by the FBI, our law enforcement partners, and prosecutors to diligently discover, thoroughly investigate, and completely foil this terror plot. These guilty pleas serve as an emphatic reminder that the Department of Justice and its law enforcement partners will aggressively pursue those who attempt to harm Americans through terrorist acts.”
“Thanks to outstanding work by the Oklahoma City Joint Terrorism Task Force, the defendant’s plan to kill innocent Americans in a terrorist attack on Election Day was stopped,” said Special Agent in Charge Doug Goodwater of the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office. “The FBI is grateful to all who stand beside us in our fight against terrorism. Together, we will continue to safeguard our communities from those who conspire against the United States.”
According to court documents, Tawhedi admitted that between June 2024 and October 2024 he conspired with at least one other individual to purchase two AK-47 rifles, 500 rounds of ammunition, and 10 magazines, with the intent to carry out a mass-casualty attack on or around Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, on behalf of ISIS. According to a criminal complaint affidavit filed in the case, Tawhedi communicated with an ISIS facilitator about his plan to purchase firearms for use in the terror plot, including asking the individual whether 500 rounds of ammunition would be sufficient.
Tawhedi and his co-conspirator, Abdullah Haji Zada, were arrested on Oct. 7, 2024, after purchasing the firearms and ammunition from an undercover FBI employee. Zada, 18, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to the firearms offense in connection with his role in the terror plot and is awaiting sentencing. Zada, who was 17 at the time of his arrest, entered his guilty plea as an adult and will be sentenced as an adult.
At sentencing, Tawhedi faces a maximum penalty 20 years in prison for the material support charge and up to 15 years in prison for the firearms charge. Zada faces up to 15 years in federal prison. Upon completion of any sentence, Tawhedi and Zada will be permanently removed from the United States and barred from reentry under stipulated judicial orders of removal to Afghanistan. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Marshals Service, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Edmond Police Department, the Moore Police Department, the Oklahoma City Police Department, the Oklahoma City Community College Police Department, and the Oklahoma City University Police Department, is investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica L. Perry and Matt Dillon for the Western District of Oklahoma; Assistant U.S. Attorney Everett McMillian, who previously served in the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section; and Trial Attorney Jennifer Levy of the Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case. Trial Attorney Mark Stoneman of the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, who previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, also assisted with the prosecution.
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
The outstanding Met police officers and staff come from across all ranks of the organisation and reflect the bravery, compassion and commitment to public service of our people.
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said:
“Every year it is fantastic to see Met officers and staff being recognised for all their hard work and dedication. They demonstrate the best of the Met and are a true credit to the organisation.
“I would like to share my warmest congratulations with all of the recipients, they should feel incredibly proud of this achievement.
“The recipients of this year’s award are excellent examples of the people and talent that help the Met thrive and keep Londoners safe. As always we are grateful for the work that they have done and continue to do.”
The recipients are:
Adam Cox, Lead Intelligence Analyst MO2– British Empire Medal
Awarded for his work around understanding gangs and criminality, his work has been pivotal in the identification and capture of extremely dangerous, high risk gang members and the safeguarding of vulnerable children.
Detective Superintendent Katherine Goodwin– King’s Police Medal
Awarded for her broad and complex work covering the Special Enquiry Team, Specialist Casework team, Coroners and Major Inquiries teams.
Detective Constable Dawn Jeffries- King’s Police Medal
Awarded for her 30 year policing career, specifically her work in the development and evolution of the Family Liaison Advisory Team.
Police Constable Heath Keogh– King’s Police Medal
Awarded for his work in designing and launching the LEAD initiative – Local Environmental Awareness on Dogs. This initiative creates a tool kits for early intervention and escalation of risk to create successful early interventions with dog owners.
Retired Detective Constable Julia Wellby– King’s Police Medal
Awarded for her 32 years in service specifically for the role she played in developing the Family Liaison role within the Counter Terrorism Network.
Chief Inspector Christopher Conrad- Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Awarded by the Sovereign, independent of the Government, to recognise loyal service to the Monarchy.
Sergeant Richard Jackson – Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Awarded by the Sovereign, independent of the Government, to recognise loyal service to the Monarchy.
Sergeant Robert Galloway – Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Awarded by the Sovereign, independent of the Government, to recognise loyal service to the Monarchy.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico)
Passed by Congress, the Digital Equity Act Provides Funding to Help Connect Americans in Tribal, Rural, and Urban Communities to the Internet;
Trump Administration is Blocking Over $8 Million in Funding Appropriated by Congress to Expand Broadband Access and Digital Resources in New Mexico
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) demanded U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Telecommunications and Information Administration Acting Administrator Adam Cassady immediately reverse the decision to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs that help New Mexicans access the internet. In the letter, the lawmakers highlight how Digital Equity Act grant programs help provide reliable broadband access and digital resources across New Mexico and call on the Trump administration to restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.
“We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity,” wrote the lawmakers.
The lawmakers highlighted the importance of Digital Equity Act grant programs to connect New Mexicans to reliable broadband access, “With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity.”
“Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program,” the lawmakers concluded.
Read the full letter here or below:
Dear Secretary Lutnick and Acting Administrator Cassady:
We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity.
Passed by Congress and signed into law under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the grants provide a one-time infusion of $2.75 billion to close the digital divide in Tribal, rural and urban communities, support telemedicine, cybersecurity, and AI education programs, strengthen connections between loved ones, and allow people to acquire the digital skills and necessary technology to participate in the digital economy regardless of their ZIP Code. The programs created by these grants would fund tested and proven strategies like digital navigator programs that provide tailored digital skills training that meet the unique needs of seniors, veterans, low-income families, Tribal and rural communities, people with disabilities, and other historically underserved groups.
With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity. This funding, that has been needlessly stalled, would have expanded workforce development, improved online safety, cybersecurity and privacy training, and several other training programs.
Permanently terminating these funds will exacerbate the difficulties for individuals and families to use the internet to improve their lives and fully participate in an increasingly digital world. Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.
We appreciate your attention to this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico)
Santa Fe, N.M. — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joined MSNBC’s Ali Vitali to speak out forcefully in defense of his colleague and friend, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), after the Senator was forcibly removed by federal agents at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Luján condemned the actions of Secretary Noem’s federal agents and the lies from the Trump administration that followed:
“The White House and anyone else saying they didn’t know who he was – that’s an absolute lie.”
Luján also took aim at House Speaker Mike Johnson for calling on the Senate to take action against Senator Padilla:
“Mike Johnson needs to worry about cleaning up his own House. The American people are going to flip the House. Mike Johnson is not going to be Speaker for much longer.”
Luján emphasized that what happened to Senator Padilla was not just an attack on one person, but part of a broader pattern of the Trump administration’s efforts to silence political opponents.
“What happened to Alex Padilla is an embarrassment to the United States. And yet, even after being treated this way, Senator Padilla called for peace. That’s who he is. That’s why people believe in him – and why people respect him. I just hope everyone else has the backbone to do what’s right.”
Luján also called on Secretary Noem to resign:
“Secretary Noem continues to lie about this incident. This is wrong. She should step down.”
A full clip of the interview is available HERE.
Source: US State of Colorado
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis appointed Kimbra L. Killin to the 13th Judicial District Court. This vacancy was occasioned by the resignation of the Honorable Justin B. Haenlein and is effective immediately.
Ms. Killin currently serves part-time as a County Court Judge in the 13th Judicial District and is Of Counsel at Kelley Law Ltd. She has held these positions since 2014 and 2020, respectively. Her docket consists primarily of criminal matters. Her practice consists primarily of real estate, civil, and probate matters. Previously, Ms. Killin was a Partner at Colver Killin & Sprague LLP (1995-2020) and Special County Attorney for the Human Services Departments of Phillips and Sedgwick counties (1999-2006). Ms. Killin earned her B.S. from Regis University in 1990, and her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1994.
Source: US State of Missouri
JUNE 13, 2025
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Derek Winters as the Transition Director to assist in the implementation of oversight of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) to a citizen-led board of police commissioners, as authorized under House Bill (HB) 495.
In this role, Winters will work closely with City of St. Louis officials, the SLMPD, the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Governor to ensure an orderly and responsible transition to the citizen-led board, which will assume control no later than July 1, 2026. His efforts will focus on the practical steps needed to ensure continuity of operations and minimize any disruptions to the residents of the City of St. Louis.
“As someone born and raised in the City of St. Louis and brought up in the police family, I care deeply about the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the City’s future,” said Governor Kehoe. “This transition team requires leadership rooted in accountability, professionalism, and a clear sense of purpose. Derek brings all of that, and we are confident in his ability as a highly skilled operations professional to help build a strong foundation for the board and its long-term role in public safety.”
Derek Winters, a St. Louis City native, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at KNOWiNK, a leading election technology firm. His professional background includes leadership roles in the private and public sectors, including prior service as a commissioner on the St. Louis City Board of Elections and board chair of Saint Louis Makes. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis.
“This is a pivotal moment for the City of St. Louis,” said Winters. “It is an honor to support the process of building a board that supports our men and women in uniform, reflects the City’s values, and is equipped to meet its responsibilities from the start.”
While selection of the board is well-underway, Winters will lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational development needed to prepare for the board’s assumption of authority.
Under HB 495, the board of police commissioners will consist of six members to guide SLMPD’s leadership and direction: the Mayor of St. Louis and five individuals appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Governor Kehoe will announce the appointments of these members in the coming weeks.
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Source: United States Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/13/2025 05:30 PM EDT
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Source: Office of United States Attorneys
HOUSTON – A total of 332 individuals have been charged in cases filed from June 6-12 in border-security related matters, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
The cases include 10 that involve human smuggling. A total of 205 people are charged with illegally entering the country, while another 109 face charges of felony reentry after prior removal. Most of those individuals have prior felonies such as narcotics, violent crime, immigration crimes and more. Other relevant cases include those involving other immigration crimes as well as an assault and threat to federal officers.
One of those is Maria Isabel Cruz-Salas, a Mexican national who lives in San Benito. The criminal complaint alleges that while authorities were conducting a lawful immigration enforcement action at a local establishment, they encountered Cruz-Salas. When they attempted to detain Cruz-Salas, she allegedly kicked a federal agent in the face. If convicted, she faces up to eight years in prison.
Another woman facing charges this week is Michelle Lee Varela, who allegedly threatened to shoot a federal agent in the course of his duties. Law enforcement had been requesting information regarding the status of her husband in the United States. She used profanity and threatened to shoot if they tried to take him into custody. The charges allege law enforcement advised her to consider her remarks as she had just threatened a federal agent, but she continued in an elevated voice and a threatening tone.
“The Southern District of Texas takes allegations of threatened violence against law enforcement very seriously,” said Ganjei. “Immigration authorities must be able to carry out their lawful duties free from violence or threats, and those that attempt to obstruct or harm such agents will be held accountable.”
Among those also charged this week are Paulina Lopez-Bello and Juan Eliud Calva-Lopez, both Mexican nationals. According to court documents, authorities discovered fraudulent lawful permanent resident cards and Social Security documents at their residence in South Texas. According to the charges, both individuals used the counterfeit materials to secure employment in the United States. They allegedly paid $300 for the fake identification. If convicted of fraud and misuse of visas, permits and other documents, they face up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
Roberto Carlos Moncada-Pena, a Mexican national living in Mission, faces charges of human smuggling. The criminal complaint alleges authorities encountered Moncada-Pena during a traffic stop where they discovered three illegal aliens in the vehicle. Upon searching his apartment, law enforcement discovered 10 additional illegal aliens. If convicted, Moncada-Pena faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 possible fine.
In addition to the new cases, also announced this week was the sentencing of four Mexican nationals, all of whom have been previously convicted of illegal reentry into the United States, among other crimes. Josue Rodriguez-Rodriguez has been removed 10 times. He now faces another 69-month federal prison sentence.
Jose Manuel Cruz-Diaz, Adrian Villa-Morales and Jose De Jesus Soto-Gonzalez have been removed at least twice before and have various felony convictions such as evading arrest with a motor vehicle, methamphetamine distribution, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and aggravated assault family violence. Sentences in federal court this week ranged from 21-57 months.
Also of note was the sentencing of a Nigerian man who had illegally resided in Houston. Omokehinde Muyiwa Oyegoke-Tewogbade and co-conspirators schemed to steal U.S. mail containing new credit cards and bank statements intended for account holders. They contacted financial institutions to activate the stolen cards, increased credit limits and altered account information. They then used the cards to purchase goods, services, gift cards, cash and merchandise at retail stores. In total, they fraudulently activated at least 120 stolen credit cards, causing an estimated $1 million in losses to Chase Bank. He is expected to face removal proceedings following his imprisonment
These cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Homeland Security Investigations, ICE – Enforcement and Removal Operations, Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with additional assistance from state and local law enforcement partners.
The cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.
Under current leadership, public safety and a secure border are the top priorities for this district. Enhanced enforcement both at the border and in the interior of the district have yielded aliens engaged in unlawful activity or with serious criminal history, including human trafficking, sexual assault and violence against children.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas remains one of the busiest in the nation. It represents 43 counties and more than nine million people covering 44,000 square miles. Assistant U.S. Attorneys from all seven divisions including Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen and Laredo work directly with our law enforcement partners on the federal, state and local levels to prosecute the suspected offenders of these and other federal crimes.
An indictment or criminal complaint is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
Source: Office of United States Attorneys
The owners of approximately 80 rental units in and around Susanville have agreed to pay $1 million to resolve a civil lawsuit alleging that owner Joel Lynn Nolen sexually harassed female tenants and prospective tenants for more than a decade in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The settlement resolves claims against Joel Nolen, Shirlee Nolen, and Nolen Properties LLC.
The Department of Justice’s lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California in February 2023, alleged that Joel Nolen’s sexual harassment included unwelcome sexual acts and unwelcome touching, demanding sexual acts to terminate eviction proceedings or forgive missed payments, unwelcome sexual comments, soliciting explicit photographs, and adverse housing actions against tenants who rejected his sexual advances.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith. “My office will continue to hold accountable any landlord who enables or engages in sexual harassment or retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act.”
Under the consent order, which must be approved by the court, defendants must pay $960,000 to 19 tenants and prospective tenants harmed by Joel Nolen’s harassment and a $40,000 civil penalty to the United States. The consent order permanently bars Joel and Shirlee Nolen from managing residential rental properties, requires Joel and Shirlee Nolen to hire an independent property manager, mandates training and policies to prevent future discrimination, and requires Joel and Shirlee Nolen to take steps to vacate discriminatory evictions and repair credit of tenants harmed by the harassment.
The claims resolved by this settlement are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.
The department previously reached a $100,000 settlement with several defendants who co-owned rental property with Nolen.
If you are a victim of sexual harassment by another landlord or property manager or have suffered other forms of housing discrimination, call the Justice Department’s Housing Discrimination Tip Line at 1-800-896-7743 or submit a report online.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara Amin and Civil Rights Division Trial Attorneys Arielle R. L. Reid and Alan A. Martinson handled the case for the United States.
Source: Office of United States Attorneys
Member of Lummi Nation committed assault on tribal land; obstructed justice following tribal charges
Seattle – A 50-year-old member of the Lummi Nation was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 51 months in prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Jason Sieber Sr. was charged federally in February 2024, for the October 20, 2023, assault of his then intimate partner. Sieber has been detained at the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac since his arrest in February 2024. At today’s sentencing hearing U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez said, “This was a horrific attack over a long period of time – it could have ended her life.”
According to records filed in the case, Sieber became angry with the victim over the amount of time it was taking her to cook dinner. He struck her repeatedly in the face and head and kept her from leaving the home to get help. The blows with his closed fist caused the victim to suffer facial fractures, extreme pain, and disfigurement.
Prosecutors described the assault in their sentencing memo: “Sieber’s assault of Victim 1 on October 20, 2023, was brutal and prolonged. Over the course of multiple hours, Sieber repeatedly beat his intimate partner, breaking her nose and fracturing bones in her face. As Sieber himself admitted, his actions ‘caused her to suffer extreme physical pain, as well as protracted and obvious disfigurement.’ In addition to punching and slapping Victim 1, Sieber tied Victim 1’s feet to hooks in his bedroom ceiling, leaving her suspended and trapped for 45 minutes. He burned her using a cigarette and strangled her, while telling her how easily he could end her life.” In court today, Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn Forstein recounted those threats Sieber made to the victim. “He said ‘I could kill you right now and stuff you in a crab pot and no one would ever find you.’”
The victim reported the assault to Lummi Nation Police ten days after the assault. Sieber was originally charged in tribal court. The case was ultimately referred to federal prosecutors.
Even after Sieber was charged with the assault he attempted to have the victim change her account of what happened. For that conduct the judge determined that he had tried to obstruct justice.
Sieber will be on three years of supervised release following prison.
The case was investigated by the Lummi Nation Police Department and the FBI as part of the Safe Trails Taskforce.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn Forstein and former Assistant United States Attorney J. Tate London.
Source: Office of United States Attorneys
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Pedro Alexander Colindres-Hernandez, a citizen of Honduras, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to fraud and misuse of a visa. Colindres-Hernandez was then sentenced to time served and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Fauzia K. Mattingly and Sasha Mascarenhas, who handled the case, stated that Colindres-Hernandez is an alien without any legal status in the United States. On April 10, 2025, Colindres-Hernandez was encountered in the parking lot of a store on Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg, NY, and found to be in possession of a fraudulent alien resident card that contained his photo, which had not been lawfully issued to him by the U.S. government.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The plea and sentencing are the result of an investigation by the U.S. Border Patrol, under the direction of Patrol Agent in Charge Martin B. Coombs.
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Source: Office of United States Attorneys
BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Luis Castro Mayancela, 24, a citizen of Ecuador, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to re-entry after prior removal, and was sentenced to time served. Mayancela was then turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sasha Mascarenhas, who handled the case, stated that in April 2019, Mayancela, who had no legal status in the United States, was arrested and detained by United States Border Patrol agents in Palo Pinto County, Texas. In December 2019, he was physically removed from the United States. On March 26, 2025, Mayancela was found in Genesee County. He was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by Department of Homeland Security agents and did not have any documents allowing him to be legally present in the United States.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
The plea and sentencing are the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Emergency Removal Operations, under the direction of Acting Field Office Director Steven Kurzdorfer.
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Source: Office of United States Attorneys
Paducah, KY – A Hopkinsville, Kentucky man was sentenced on June 11, 2025, to a total of 9 years in federal prison for conspiring to traffic in fentanyl and violating his federal supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott of the DEA Louisville Field Division, U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge Lesley Allison of the Pittsburgh Division, and Chief Jason Newby of the Hopkinsville Police Department made the announcement.
According to court documents, on January 12, 2024, Jamie A Harris, 47, obtained a shipment of fentanyl pills that he intended to distribute. The DEA lab confirmed the presence of more than 40 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectible amount of fentanyl.
As a result of his conduct, Harris was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison, followed by 4 years of supervised release, for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Harris was sentenced to an additional 1 year in federal prison for a violation of his federal supervised release from a previous federal conviction.
There is no parole in the federal system.
This case is being investigated by the DEA Paducah Post of Duty, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Hopkinsville Police Department Special Investigations Unit.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigh Ann Dycus, of the U.S. Attorney’s Paducah Branch Office, prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
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Source: Office of United States Attorneys
SAN DIEGO – Edgar Herrera Pardo, aka Caiman, an admitted violent cartel enforcer who ordered the killing of a Tijuana police officer, was sentenced in federal court today to 28 years in prison for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin into the United States.
Herrera Pardo was indicted in the Southern District of California on April 10, 2019, as a leader of a group known as Los Cabos, which operated in Baja California to secure control of the region for Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, commonly known as CJNG, one of the most violent criminal organizations in the world. Los Cabos employed rampant violence to ensure that CJNG maintained the ability to traffic drugs through Tijuana and into the United States.
President Trump’s Executive Order 14157 designated CJNG as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and the Secretary of State subsequently designated the same on February 20, 2025. Executive Order 14157 recognized that cartels such as CJNG have “engaged in a campaign of violence and terror throughout the Western Hemisphere.” Los Cabos had a direct role in that terror, by abducting and killing enemies of CJNG, and then hanging so called “narco banners” bragging about their violence and warning others who would dare to defy the cartel.
Herrera Pardo’s calling card was violence. According to his plea agreement and the government’s sentencing memo, the defendant admitted that:
“My Day One pledge in creating our office’s Narcoterrorism Unit was to make this the District where cartel members will receive the full measure of justice,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. “This cartel sicario ordered brutal killings to instill terror and crush opposition. The cartel he served earned its designation as a foreign terrorist organization for a reason: its reach and ruthlessness rivaled that of any terror group. But today, his reign of terror has come to an end.”
“Today’s sentencing sends a clear message: those who use violence and fear to advance the deadly operations of drug cartels will be held accountable,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian Clark. “Herrera was not just a drug trafficker, he was an enforcer, a key instrument of intimidation and brutality. The DEA remains committed in its mission to dismantle these criminal networks and protect our communities from the violence and addiction they bring.”
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Martin of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Narcoterrorism Unit. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs provided critical assistance in securing the arrest and extradition of Herrera Pardo.
DEFENDANT Case Number: Case Number: 19CR1274-BAS
Edgar Herrera Pardo aka Caiman Age: 35 Tijuana, Mexico
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances for Purpose of Unlawful Importation, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. §§ 959, 960 and 963
Maximum Penalty: Mandatory minimum 10 years and up to life in prison; $10 million fine
Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846
Maximum Penalty: Mandatory minimum 10 years and up to life in prison and $10 million fine
INVESTIGATING AGENCIES
Drug Enforcement Administration
Homeland Security Investigations
United States Marshals Service
Department of Justice, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
Department of Justice, Office of Enforcement Operations
Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs
San Diego Sheriff’s Department
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, which provides for the establishment of permanent multi-agency task force teams that work side-by-side in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on intelligence-driven, multi-jurisdictional operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations.
Source: Office of United States Attorneys
SHERMAN, Texas – A Honduran man has been charged with a federal immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Jose Mejia-Carranza, 37, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported.
According to the indictment, on August 18, 2024, Mejia-Carranza was found unlawfully in Sherman after being previously deported from the United States on October 14, 2023.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
If convicted, Mejia-Carranza faces up to 20 years in federal prison and deportation.
This case is being investigated by the Sherman Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security-Homeland Security Investigations. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chalana A. Oliver.
A federal indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
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TORONTO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“Picton Mahoney”) announced that, effective today, it has renamed the funds set forth below in order to streamline the names across its fund family.
| Mutual Funds | |
| Previous Name | New Name |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Equity Fund | PICTON Global Equity Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Fund | PICTON Income Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Core Bond Fund | PICTON Core Bond Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Asset Fund | PICTON Balanced Fund |
| Alternative Mutual Funds | |
| Previous Name | New Name |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Long Short Alternative Fund | PICTON Long Short Equity Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Active Extension Alternative Fund | PICTON Long Short Equity (130/30) Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Market Neutral Alternative Fund | PICTON Market Neutral Equity Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Alternative Fund | PICTON Long Short Income Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Investment Grade Alternative Fund | PICTON Investment Grade Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Special Situations Alternative Fund | PICTON Credit Opportunities Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Arbitrage Alternative Fund | PICTON Arbitrage Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Arbitrage Plus Alternative Fund | PICTON Arbitrage Plus Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund | PICTON Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Alpha Alternative Fund | PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Alternative Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Fortified Inflation Opportunities Alternative Fund | PICTON Inflation Opportunities Alternative Fund |
| Hedge Funds | |
| Previous Name | New Name |
| Picton Mahoney Long/Short Equity Fund | PICTON Long Short Equity Fund |
| Picton Mahoney 130/30 Alpha Extension Fund | PICTON Long Short Equity (130/30) Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Market Neutral Equity Fund | PICTON Market Neutral Equity Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Income Opportunities Fund | PICTON Long Short Income Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Special Situations Fund | PICTON Credit Opportunities Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Arbitrage Fund | PICTON Arbitrage Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Arbitrage Plus Fund | PICTON Arbitrage Plus Fund |
| Picton Mahoney Absolute Alpha Fund | PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Fund |
| Pooled Funds | |
| Previous Name | New Name |
| Picton Mahoney Canadian Equity Fund | PICTON Canadian Equity Fund |
The ticker symbols for the ETF units of the funds that offer such class will remain unchanged, except for the ticker symbol of the ETF units of PICTON Credit Opportunities Alternative Fund (formerly, the Picton Mahoney Fortified Special Situations Alternative Fund) which will change from “PFSS” to “PFCO”. Subject to the final approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”), the name changes and ticker symbol change is anticipated to be reflected on the TSX at the opening on, or about, June 18, 2025.
Additionally, Picton Mahoney announced that, effective today, the risk ratings for the following funds have changed:
| Fund | New Risk Rating | Previous Risk Rating |
| PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Alternative Fund (formerly, Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund) | Low | Low-to-Medium |
| PICTON Income Fund (formerly, Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Fund) | Low | Low-to-Medium |
There have been no changes made to the investment objectives, strategies or management of the foregoing funds associated with the changes to the fund names or new risk ratings.
The risk rating changes are based on the risk classification methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators to determine the risk level of mutual funds. Picton Mahoney reviews the risk rating for each of the funds it manages at least on an annual basis, as well as when a fund undergoes a material change. These changes are the result of the annual review and are not the result of any material changes to the funds.
No action is required from unitholders in connection with the foregoing changes.
To learn more about Picton Mahoney’s full suite of funds, visit www.pictoninvestments.com.
About Picton Mahoney
Picton Mahoney Asset Management specializes in differentiated investment solutions and rules-based volatility management. Picton Mahoney helps its clients fortify their portfolios based on experience honed over the years through different market cycles and investing environments.
Founded in 2004 and 100% employee-owned, Picton Mahoney is a portfolio management boutique entrusted with over $13.6 billion (as at March 31, 2025) in assets under management. Pioneers of Authentic Hedge® investment principles and practices in Canada, the firm offers a full suite of investment solutions, including mutual and alternative funds, to institutional and retail investors across the country.
Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, performance fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Alternative mutual funds can only be purchased through a registered dealer and are available only in those jurisdictions where they may be lawfully offered for sale.
For further information:
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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that the call reviewed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the military escalation in the region.
The call also touched on the Palestinian issue and the two-state solution conference. The two presidents emphasized the urgent necessity to respect established international rules, principles, and international law.
The two presidents reiterated the significance of continued joint coordination in addressing regional and international crises, particularly in light of the pressing need to avoid escalation and regulate the situation in the Middle East. They also affirmed their commitment to continuing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields, especially in economic, trade, and investment aspects, thereby consolidating the close ties between the two friendly peoples.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17)
Washington, D.C. – 6/12/25… Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, reacts to the news of preemptive Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities.
“Just two weeks ago, I was in the Middle East leading a bipartisan congressional delegation, and I understand the gravity of a nuclear Iran. I fully back Israel’s move to strike Iran and take out its nuclear program before it’s too late. Iran, under zero circumstances, can be allowed to have nuclear weapons, and we can’t waver now,” stated Chairman Lawler.
“Let there be no doubt, we will defend our ally Israel, our other partners in the region, and our military and diplomatic personnel. Iran should understand that there will be grave consequences for any actions they take in response to this justified strike on their nuclear facilities,” concluded Congressman Lawler.
Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01)
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement on the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels for 2026 and 2027.
“I’m very encouraged by the EPA’s proposed rule, which underscores the important role that biofuels play in our strategy for American energy dominance. Energy security is national security, and today’s announcement is a win for our biofuels producers and Ag community in Iowa.
“Earlier this year, I led a bipartisan letter to President Trump, urging him to propose robust blending targets, especially for biodiesel, after the Biden Administration’s low RVOs caused several biodiesel plants in the Midwest to stop production. This is a strong first step, and I look forward to my continued work with President Trump and Administrator Zeldin to expand domestic production of liquid transportation fuels.” – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Read more about Congresswoman Hinson’s letter to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin here.
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