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  • MIL-OSI Security: Wilbraham Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Public Officials, Private Individuals, and Children

    Source: US FBI

    BOSTON – A Wilbraham man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield, Mass. to making numerous violent threats on social media targeting public figures, private individuals, children in Wilbraham and Boston, and an elementary school in Springfield.

    Funwayo Mbilini Nyawo, also known as “Jonathan Funwayo Nyawo,” “Michael Jacobs” “Robert, Jacobs,” and “Carl Fields,” 37, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications and one count of stalking through facilities of interstate commerce. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sentencing for Oct. 23, 2025. In March 2025, Nyawo was indicted by a federal grand jury. Nyawo was previously arrested on Feb. 5, 2025 in the Southern District of Florida and ordered detained until his appearance in federal court in Springfield, which will be scheduled at a later date.

    Between July 30, 2024 and Oct. 1, 2024, Nyawo posted various threatening communications on X (formerly known as Twitter). These threats explicitly referenced killing, shooting, or bombing; targeted a wide variety of public figures, private individuals and sensitive public locations such as shopping malls and an elementary school; and often urged Islamic terrorist groups or holy warriors to commit these acts of violence.

    Nyawo’s threats included threats to kill an elected United States official (and their family), a former United States official (and their family); a former member of a Massachusetts police department (and their family); two private individuals; local officials and their family members; the children of Wilbraham and Boston; members of the Wilbraham Police Department and Wilbraham Fire Department (and their families); and targeted two shopping malls and an elementary school in Springfield, among others.

    In addition, between Aug. 17, 2024 and on or about Oct. 1, 2024, Nyawo used X to engage in a course of conduct with the intent to harass and intimidate the elected United States official, their spouse, their child, their child’s spouse and their grandchildren.

    All of the charges provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and J. Thomas Manger of the United States Capital Police made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Wilbraham Police Department, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and the Miami-Dade Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven H. Breslow of the Springfield Branch Office is prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Felon Sentenced for Florissant Bank Robbery

    Source: US FBI

    ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Tuesday sentenced a man who robbed a Florissant bank in 2022 and fired a gun at a witness to 138 months in prison.

    Jeffery Alexander, 64, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis February to one count of bank robbery, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He admitted robbing a bank in the 1000 block of North Highway 67 on April 13, 2022.

    During the robbery, Alexander pointed a handgun at employees and demanded that a teller put money in a bag. He was wearing a dark rain poncho, a mask and blue nitrile gloves.

    A witness saw the robbery and followed Alexander, who fired a shot at the witness’ vehicle so he could get away. Police quickly found Alexander in a neighborhood about two miles away, sitting in his Dodge Ram with the money from the robbery, his disguise and his Hi-Point .40-caliber pistol.

    Alexander is a convicted felon, having been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 1981-armed robbery in Illinois and 55 years for a second armed robbery conviction there.

    The case was investigated by the Florissant Police Department and the FBI.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley M. Walker prosecuted the case.   

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 6 tons of drugs seized in Kazakhstan in six months

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ALMATY, July 18 (Xinhua) — More than 6 tons of narcotic substances were seized from illegal circulation in Kazakhstan in January-June 2025, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan reported on Friday.

    During the specified period, approximately 4,000 drug-related offenses were identified, of which almost 1,800 were classified as serious and especially serious crimes.

    21 criminal cases have been opened on the facts of the creation and management of organized criminal groups, including the liquidation of 2 transnational criminal groups. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: CPC Delegation Visits Laos to Strengthen Ties

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    VIENTIANE, July 18 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP), a CPC delegation led by Chen Zhou, vice director of the International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, visited Laos from July 16 to 18.

    During the visit, Chen Zhou met with General Secretary of the LPRP Central Committee, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, and Acting Head of the LPRP Central Committee External Relations Commission Bounlua Phandanouvong. Chen Zhou also held brief talks with leaders of various Lao Party and government departments.

    The two sides exchanged views on the relations between the two parties and the two countries, as well as other issues of common concern. They agreed on the need to follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen strategic mutual trust, deepen inter-party exchanges, expand practical cooperation, so as to promote the stable long-term development of the China-Laos community with a shared future, and make positive contributions to regional peace and development. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Guangdong Province Issues State of Emergency as Typhoon Uifa Approaches

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    GUANGZHOU, July 18 (Xinhua) — A Level 4 emergency response was issued in south China’s Guangdong Province at 6 p.m. Friday as Typhoon Weifa approached, the provincial flood and drought relief headquarters said.

    The provincial meteorological station said the typhoon was moving west-northwest at a speed of 20-25 km/h while strengthening. It was expected to enter the South China Sea early Saturday and was likely to make landfall between western Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta on July 20.

    Typhoon Weifa is forecast to cause scattered thunderstorms and severe squalls overnight from Friday into Saturday. The most severe impacts are expected from Saturday night into Monday with heavy rainfall in southern and central Guangdong, including possible extreme rainfall in the western region and the densely populated Pearl River Delta.

    Authorities have mobilized a comprehensive emergency response, deploying rescue vessels, anti-pollution vessels and helicopters on standby. All efforts are aimed at protecting coastal communities and ensuring the safety of nearby residents.

    China has a four-tier typhoon response system, with Level 1 being the highest. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s defense needs with the French President

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KYIV, July 18 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram on Friday that he had an hour-long conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. During the conversation, the two sides discussed Ukraine’s immediate defense needs and the situation on the front lines.

    V. Zelensky and E. Macron paid special attention to strengthening the Ukrainian air defense system, in particular the supply of missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system and the financing of interceptor drones.

    The parties also condemned the work in the “coalition of the willing” format and the implementation of the agreements reached at the recent meeting in Rome.

    Separately, the interlocutors agreed that France would train an additional number of Ukrainian pilots to fly French Mirage fighters. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the first half of the year in Uzbekistan, the volume of foreign currency trade between banks and the population increased by 24 percent.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Tashkent, July 18 (Xinhua) — In the first six months of 2025, the volume of foreign exchange transactions between banks and individuals in Uzbekistan amounted to 14.5 billion US dollars. This is 24 percent more compared to the same period last year, local media reported on Friday, citing the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

    According to the report, banks purchased $9.1 billion from the population in the first half of the year. This is 27 percent more than in the same period last year.

    The volume of currency sold by banks to individuals amounted to $5.4 billion, which is 18 percent more than in the same period last year.

    In 2024, the total volume of foreign currency trade between banks and the population in Uzbekistan amounted to $25.5 billion. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China introduces new measures to encourage reinvestment by foreign-funded companies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China has introduced new measures to encourage reinvestment by foreign-funded enterprises, according to a circular jointly issued by seven government bodies including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

    According to the circular, the measures cover a wide range of areas, including improving the quality of project support services, simplifying the procedure for setting up new enterprises with reinvestment, and introducing innovative financial products and services.

    These efforts are aimed at helping foreign-funded companies expand their presence and achieve long-term development in the Chinese market, the SCRR said.

    The circular clarifies the scope of the incentive measures and sets out requirements for launching pilot programs for reporting investment information of foreign-invested companies, strengthening information sharing among departments and improving assessment methods to encourage foreign investment. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese authorities call for rational competition between food delivery companies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China’s State Administration for Market Regulation on Friday called on three major food delivery platforms to strengthen regulations on their promotional activities and participate in competition in a rational manner.

    The corresponding call was made during an explanatory conversation held by the department with the companies Ele.me, Meituan and JD.com.

    The state administration called on the three companies to strictly comply with the country’s laws on e-commerce, anti-unfair competition and food safety, and promote the orderly, healthy and sustainable development of the catering service industry. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China strongly opposes Canada’s tightening restrictions on steel imports: China’s Ministry of Commerce

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the Canadian government’s recent decision to tighten restrictions on steel imports, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

    The official representative made a corresponding statement in response to a media inquiry on this issue.

    Finance Canada recently announced that, effective August 1, in response to U.S. steel tariffs and given the global steel glut, it will expand steel import quotas, tighten existing quota restrictions, and impose additional duties on above-quota imports. In addition, Canada will impose an additional 25 percent duty on imports of steel products smelted and cast in China from all countries except the United States.

    Commenting on the measures, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce said they violate World Trade Organization rules, destabilize the international trade order and harm China’s interests, representing a typical manifestation of unilateralism and protectionism.

    The official noted that the real reason for the difficulties in Canada’s steel industry is the unilateral tariff measures of the United States. However, Canadian authorities ignore the main contradiction and try to shift the damage to the industry to other trading partners, including China, he added.

    According to the official representative, the Canadian side’s actions are logically unfounded, legally illegal and practically useless. They will seriously damage normal trade and economic cooperation between China and Canada, he warned.

    The Chinese side calls on Canada, in the spirit of safeguarding the multilateral trading system and maintaining the overall context of China-Canada economic and trade relations, to promptly correct its wrong actions and lift the restrictive measures. China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, the spokesperson added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The State Financial Supervision Administration has promised to step up support for China’s economic growth.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — China’s National Financial Supervision Administration on Friday vowed to strengthen support for economic growth and help the country achieve its annual economic and social development targets.

    As noted in a statement published on the department’s website, the government will strengthen financial support for high-quality urban development and the implementation of initiatives to stimulate consumption.

    The statement noted that measures will also be taken to strengthen support for effective investment and financing, improve financial services to stabilize business and foreign trade, and strengthen support for the development of new-quality productive forces.

    The State Administration also called for coordinated work to prevent risks, strengthen regulation and promote high-quality development, as well as effectively prevent and address risks in key sectors. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bacon Sends Letter to Officials Expressing Concern Over Delay of Federal Education Funding for 2025-2026

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska)

    Bacon Sends Letter to Officials Expressing Concern Over Delay of Federal Education Funding for 2025-2026

    Washington – Rep. Don Bacon recently sent a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, urging the release of federal funds already appropriated by Congress and issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for federal formula grants. On June 30, OMB notified the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) that these funds remain under review. Yet, they are typically made available on or around July 1.

    Local school districts and educational service units (ESU’s) have already incorporated these essential resources into staffing plans and contractual obligations for the upcoming school year budget.

    Rep. Bacon states in the letter, “Schools across Nebraska made hiring decisions this spring based on projected allocations and are finalizing budgets for the 2025-2026 academic year, which begins in a matter of weeks. Delays in these awards place them in the impossible position of revisiting hiring and programming decisions with little time to adjust—decisions that are foundational to academic success and student support.”

    Every public school district and the majority of nonpublic schools in Nebraska are touched by the nearly $40 million in frozen federal funding. 

    “For example, if the grant funding is not released, Millard Public Schools in Omaha would face an unexpected burden of nearly $900,000—costs that would fall to local taxpayers due to the timing and contractual obligations already in place. This instability jeopardizes the continuity of services and, ultimately, student outcomes,” Rep. Bacon also noted in the letter. 

    The funding affects the following programs: Title II-A (Supporting Effective Instruction), Title III-A (English Language Acquisition State Grants), Title IVA and IV-B (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program; 21st Century Community Learning Centers), and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).

    The text of the full letter can be read here.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Last call for proposals to repurpose former museum

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Votes for Strong National Defense, Troop Pay Raise

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

    Headline: Newhouse Votes for Strong National Defense, Troop Pay Raise

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act by the House of Representatives with a vote of 221-209.

    “It is no secret that America’s adversaries are hard at work around the world, and House Republicans have delivered critical funding to ensure we maintain the upper hand,” said Rep. Newhouse.  

    Newhouse continued, “This legislation invests in next generation aircraft, modernizes our nuclear triad, and supports the Golden Dome initiative to protect us here at home. I am also glad to see a pay raise for our troops alongside pay increases to retain junior servicemembers across our armed forces. I thank Subcommittee Chairman Calvert and full Committee Chairman Cole on their leadership and commitment to keeping national security the priority in this legislation.”  

    The Defense Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $831.5 billion, which is flat to the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level. The legislation invests in America’s military superiority, takes care of our troops and their families, and protects against threats at America’s border.

    Military Strength 

    • Enhancing investments in 5th and 6th generation aircraft including the F-35, F-47, and F/A-XX.
    • Supporting the modernization of the nuclear triad: the B-21 Raider, the Columbia Class Submarine, and Sentinel.
    • Targeting resources for unmanned aerial systems, uncrewed maritime platforms, and land-based counter-unmanned aerial systems to advance capabilities and strengthen our national defense.
    • Investing in national security space, including proliferated missile warning, missile tracking satellite, and next generation intelligence collection systems to ensure  
      national leaders have real-time global situational awareness.
    • Allocating approximately $13 billion for missile defense and space programs to augment and integrate in support of the Golden Dome effort.
    • Providing over $2.6 billion for hypersonics programs.

    Support for Servicemembers and Families 

    • Including an increase of 3.8% in basic pay for all military personnel effective January 1, 2026.
    • Continuing historic pay increases enacted in Fiscal Year 2025 for junior enlisted servicemembers.
    • Improving quality of life, readiness, and continuity for servicemembers by slowing permanent change of station moves, saving over $662 million.

    Combatting Threats at the Southern Border 

    • Providing $1.15 billion for counter drug programs, which is $245 million above the 
      budget request.
    • Increasing funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Program.
    • Transferring Mexico from U.S. Northern Command’s jurisdiction to U.S. Southern Command for better coordination and prioritization.

    Bill text before amendments can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Votes to Boost Nuclear Energy, Achieve Energy Dominance

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

    Headline: Newhouse Votes to Boost Nuclear Energy, Achieve Energy Dominance

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.  

    “The United States is at a critical point regarding the future of domestic energy production, and this legislation makes clear the prominent role nuclear energy and small modular reactors will play as we work to become truly energy dominant,” said Rep. Newhouse.  

    Newhouse continues, “It also makes new investments into the Office of Science, which supports the mission at PNNL, and delivers the necessary resources to the Army Corps of Engineers to manage and maintain our critical hydroelectric dams. While there are further changes and funding increases that I would like to see in this legislation, specifically for Hanford and for PNNL, it serves as a strong starting point as we prepare to work with the Senate to support our nation’s energy needs.” 

    The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $57.300 billion, which is $766.4 million below the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level. The defense portion of the allocation is $33.223 billion, and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $24.077 billion. 

    The bill prioritizes funding for agencies and programs that safeguard U.S. national security, unleash American energy dominance, and advance economic competitiveness.

    American Energy 

    • Supports one of the largest investments focused on mining production technologies 
      for critical minerals extraction in decades, reducing reliance on foreign sources.
    • Robustly funds small modular reactor and advanced reactor demonstration projects, as well as increases funding for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to expand capacity for the review, licensing, and oversight of new nuclear reactors.
    • Facilitates the efficient transport of goods and commodities through improvements 
      and maintenance of America’s ports and waterways.
    • Increases investments to develop new baseload geothermal energy sources to capitalize on our vast domestic resources.
    • Maintains funding for cybersecurity efforts that enable a resilient, reliable, and secure electric grid.

    Nuclear Deterrent and National Security

    • Provides $20.662 billion for the continued modernization of the nuclear weapons 
      stockpile and infrastructure.
    • Provides $2.171 billion to support the U.S. Navy’s nuclear fleet by investing in 
      infrastructure and new technologies to maintain America’s advantage over our adversaries.
    • Provides $1.984 billion to reduce the danger of hostile nations or terrorist groups acquiring nuclear weapons.
    • Prohibits the sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Chinese Communist Party.
    • Prohibits access to U.S. nuclear weapons production facilities by citizens of China and Russia.
    • Prohibits the Department of Energy from providing financial assistance to any foreign entity of concern.
    • Prohibits the purchase of technology and telecommunications equipment from China and other adversaries.

    Bill text before amendments can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Secures $23 Million for Central Washington Infrastructure Projects

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

    Headline: Newhouse Secures $23 Million for Central Washington Infrastructure Projects

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.  

    “Across Central Washington, there is a need to modernize, upgrade, and expand various infrastructure projects. I am proud to have secured over $23 million that will go directly to the Wenatchi Landing project, the Port of Quincy rail expansion, and recovery housing in Benton County. These projects will boost economic development, improve public safety, and allow local entities to provide quality services to those who rely on them. I look forward to working with Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, House leadership, and our Senators to get this funding signed into law,” said Rep. Newhouse.  

    The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $89.910 billion, which is $4.458 billion (4.7%) below the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted level. This legislation prioritizes air traffic control infrastructure, controller hiring, and transportation safety while maintaining essential housing assistance for our nation’s most vulnerable. 

    Rep. Newhouse secured funding for the following projects in Washington’s Fourth District in this legislation. 

    The Wenatchi Landing Interchange Improvement Project 

    Amount Secured: $10,000,000 

    The project aims to address transportation and safety issues in Douglas County, an area experiencing rapid growth, technological advancements, and commerce, while maintaining its agricultural roots. The goal of the project is to improve safety and connectivity between local communities and the broader regional transportation network. The funding will provide key safety upgrades will include a separated pedestrian and bicycle path, improved sidewalks, and better connectivity to U.S. Highway 2, State Route 28, and the county’s broader transportation network. These improvements will reduce accidents, enhance safety for all road users, and support sustainable transportation needs.

    Port of Quincy Rail Infrastructure Expansion Project 

    Amount Secured: $2,500,00 

    Funding will expand the rail infrastructure on the northeast side of Quincy, WA, both within the Port’s current rail terminal and to nearby industrial zoned properties in the Port District. Once complete, the project will provide more freight mobility options to Pacific Northwest and Washington State agricultural and food shippers and exporters, attract industrial and manufacturing projects that will create family wage jobs, lessen wear and tear on freeways, highways and mountain passes by converting over-the-road freight to rail intermodal freight, and decrease fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

    The Port of Warden Truck Access/Bypass Road Project 

    Amount Secured: $2,500,000 

    This project is a multi-phase infrastructure initiative aimed at improving freight mobility, enhancing public safety, and supporting economic development in Warden, WA. The project involves constructing a dedicated truck access and bypass road that connects State Route 170 to the Port of Warden’s industrial properties in southwest Warden. This new roadway is designed to provide a more efficient route for trucks transporting goods to and from industrial facilities, allowing them to bypass residential neighborhoods. 

    Three Rivers Recovery Housing Project 

    Amount Secured: $3,000,000 

    Funding would be used to convert a portion of the old Kennewick General Hospital into residential apartments for transitional housing to ensure safe and stable housing exists for people coming out of treatment facilities to ensure smooth re-entry into the community. The building is currently owned by Benton County, Seasons Housing will enter a long-term lease for the space. The completed project will contain up to 17 residential units which can house up to 35 residents. The project will also include spaces for individual and group counseling, entertainment for the residents, and training spaces for social skills and job placement assistance. Benton County is in the process of developing a comprehensive behavioral health recovery program that will serve its residents and those in the surrounding region and this project will help residents achieve lifelong recovery and avoid homelessness that often plagues people recovering from substance use disorders.

    Village of Hope 

    Amount Secured: $4,265,000

    Funding will be used to renovate 25 warehouse units, which currently serve up to 100 homeless individuals, and construct nine new units, which will serve up to 40 additional homeless individuals within the Village of Hope. The current application waiting list is up to 46 chronically homeless families within the community, and the number is rising. The project completion would address the unmet needs of the chronically homeless and provide vulnerable individuals and families on the Yakima reservation with resources, support, and guidance to minimize their barrier to finding permanent housing and improving their quality of life.

    Port of Moses Lake Infrastructure Development Project 

    Amount Secured: $600,000 

    Funding will be used to construct access to common areas surrounding Port of Moses Lake ramp access. Project elements include the construction of aircraft taxi lanes, vehicle access roads, and other site preparation. This work will facilitate public and private development in partnerships to meet the current and accelerating demand, which will in turn create new jobs and generate additional revenue, as well as supporting life and safety operations.

    Reconstruction of US 97, Phase 2 

    Amount Secured: $948,000 

    Funding will be used to support the reconstructing of US 97 through the City of Tonasket. Specifically, funding will be used to add features to increase pedestrian safety and decrease vehicular travel speeds, improve street and pedestrian lighting, replace existing sidewalks with full ADA compliance, correct adverse elevations slopes for ADA crossing compliance, replace existing stormwater structures and conveyance systems to pass design storm events and limit flooding to the adjacent businesses and inflow to the wastewater treatment plant, replace existing 80-year-old cast iron with lead joint watermains, and installation of stormwater treatment to protect the quality of water of the Okanogan River.

    Bill text before amendments can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 419, Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    S. 419 would reauthorize the appropriation of $7.5 million annually over the 2025-2029 period for the Department of Justice to make grants to state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide family support and mental health services to law enforcement personnel. Under current law, the authorization for those grants expired at the end of 2024.

    Based on historical spending patterns for similar programs, CBO estimates that implementing S. 419 would cost $35 million over the 2025-2030 period, and an additional $3 million after 2030, assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts.

    The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Jeremy Crimm. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

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  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 1316, Strong Communities Act of 2025

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    S. 1316 would amend the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to permit the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award competitive grants to local law enforcement agencies for training programs for their recruits and officers. To be eligible, recruits and officers would need to serve in a local law enforcement agency within seven miles of their residence, or within 20 miles if they live in a county with fewer than 150,000 people, for at least four of the eight years after they complete the training program. The bill would require officers or recruits to repay the training costs if they do not meet the service requirements. Lastly, the bill would require DOJ to report to the Congress annually on the grants it awards under the bill.

    Most underlying authorizations for the COPS program expired in 2009. The Congress has continued to provide funding for the program and provided $417 million for the program in 2025. In this estimate, CBO is estimating the cost of the amounts necessary to implement the new activities specified in the bill and not the cost of reauthorizing the COPS program.

    Using information from DOJ about awards in recent years under the COPS program, CBO expects that about 40 law local law enforcement agencies would receive grants each year under the bill, with an average of five recruits or officers per agency. On average, CBO estimates that it costs about $25,000 to train a recruit or officer. On that basis and based on the historical spending pattern for the program, CBO estimates that implementing the grant program would cost $10 million over the 2025-2030 period. CBO expects that the reporting requirement would cost less than $500,000 over the same period. Any related spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

    The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Jeremy Crimm. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Manual Resuscitator Recall: SunMed Holdings, LLC Removes Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices Due to Incorrect Assembly of B/V Filter

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it. 
    Affected Product

    Product Names: Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask, Bag Reservoir, Filter, Manometer and 7 ft Oxygen Tubing
    Unique Device Identifier (UDI)/Model: Each: 10884389164822, Case: 40884389164823
    Lot/Serial Numbers: 526782, 526790, 526796, 526797, 526798, 526800, 526802, 526804, 526805, 526806, 26807, 526808, 526809, 526810, 526814, 526815, 526816, 526811, 526817, 526818  

    What to Do  

    Stop using and quarantine all affected product immediately.
    Document quantity on hand and arrange to return or destroy affected units.

    On May 1, 2025, SunMed Holdings, LLC sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice recommending the following actions:

    Check your inventory for the affected product.
    Stop using the product immediately and quarantine it.
    Document the amount of product on hand and return or destroy affected units.
    Distribute the recall notice to any customers who received the product from you.
    Complete and return response form via e-mail to productquality@myairlife.com as soon as possible.
    If you need urgent assistance or replacement, contact SunMed directly.
    Notify all affected personnel in your organization of recall.

    Reason for Recall
    SunMed Holdings, LLC is recalling Adult Manual Resuscitator devices due to incorrect assembly of the B/V filter.
    The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lack of oxygen to the body (hypoxia), build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia), organ failure, and death.  
    There have been no reported injuries. There have been no reports of death.  
    Device Use  
    The manual resuscitator is used to provide emergency respiratory support to adult patients. It includes a face mask, bag reservoir, filter, manometer, and oxygen tubing, and is used during situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure to manually deliver breaths.
    Contact Information  
    Customers in the U.S. with questions about this recall should contact SunMed Holdings, LLC at 1-800-433-2797.
    Additional FDA Resources (listed in order of most to least recent):    

    Unique Device Identifier (UDI)  
    The unique device identifier (UDI) helps identify individual medical devices sold in the United States from manufacturing through distribution to patient use. The UDI allows for more accurate reporting, reviewing, and analyzing of adverse event reports so that devices can be identified, and problems potentially corrected more quickly.  

    How do I report a problem?  
    Health care professionals and consumers may report adverse reactions or quality problems they experienced using these devices to MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.

    Content current as of:
    07/18/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: LANCASTER – Department of Conservation Natural Resources to Unveil New Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan at 2nd Annual Outdoors for All Day at Culliton Park

    Source: US State of Pennsylvania

    July 20, 2025 – Lancaster, PA

    ADVISORY – LANCASTER – Department of Conservation Natural Resources to Unveil New Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan at 2nd Annual Outdoors for All Day at Culliton Park

    Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz, Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner, and DCNR Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Arlene Marshall-Hockensmith will join Lancaster officials, Let’s Go 1-2-3, SoWe, environmental groups, and outdoor industry leaders to celebrate the Commonwealth’s second annual Outdoors for All Day and release a new statewide plan for outdoor recreation.

    The plan, Outdoor Places, Shared Spaces, outlines 14 goals and 55 action steps to meet the outdoor recreation needs of all Pennsylvanians. Outdoors for All Day is part of the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s work to make sure all Pennsylvanians – of all abilities and backgrounds – have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

    WHO:
    DCNR Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz
    Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner
    DCNR Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Arlene Marshall-Hockensmith
    Lancaster Public Works Director Stephen Campell
    Let’s Go 1-2-3 Executive Director Keisha Scovens
    SoWe Communications and Engagement Manager Jacquie Morges

    WHEN:
    Saturday, July 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Speakers will deliver remarks at 1:00 PM

    WHERE:
    Culliton Park
    200 South Water Street
    Lancaster, PA 17603

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Wesley Robinson, werobinson@pa.gov, 717.877.6315

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chetak LLC Group Recalls Sprouted Moth and Mung Due to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak

    Source: US State of Rhode Island

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Chetak LLC Group recalled frozen Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Deep Sprouted Moong (Mung), and RIDOH is advising businesses to not sell or serve the recalled products. These products are associated with a multi-state salmonella outbreak. Currently, there are no Rhode Island cases associated with this recall.

    Product The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders and include: — Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) in 1-pound (16 oz.) packages with the following lot codes printed on the back of the bag: IN 24330, IN 25072, IN 25108, IN 24353, IN25171, IN 24297, IN 25058,IN 25078, IN 24291, IN 25107, IN 24354, and IN 24292. — Deep Sprouted Moong (Mung) in 1-pound (16 oz.) packages with the following lot codes printed on the back of the bag: IN 24330, IN 25072, IN 25108, IN 24353, IN 25171, IN 24297, IN 25058, IN 25078, IN 24291, IN 25107, IN 24354, and IN 24292.

    Symptoms of Salmonella infection Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.

    Recommendations — Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled products. — Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who bought or received the recalled products should wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling the recalled products. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. — Check your refrigerators and freezers for recalled products. If you have any recalled products, throw they away or return them to the store where you bought them. — Contact your healthcare professional if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonella infection after eating the recalled products.

    More information and pictures of the recalled products are available on FDA’s website.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Burke signs Regulations to give effect to EU Directive on cutting red tape and simplifying the obligations on business in relation to corporate sustainability reporting

    Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation

    18th July 2025

    The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has signed a Statutory Instrument to give legal effect in Ireland to the EU’s “Stop the Clock” Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting. These Regulations will provide much-needed legal certainty to Irish business, and will ensure that the original Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will not apply to so-called Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies for a further two years respectively, while the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal is being negotiated and agreed.

    Minister Burke remains strongly supportive of the Simplification and Burden Reduction agenda at EU level, which has led the Commission to introduce a number of Omnibus Directives – these are Directives which propose to simplify multiple regulatory regimes through one combined legislative instrument.

    In late February, the European Commission announced a number of changes to the scope and timing of both the CSRD and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requirements for certain categories of companies, as part of the Commission’s First Omnibus Directive on Sustainability.

    The proposals by the Commission will remove approximately 80% of companies from the scope of CSRD, focusing the sustainability reporting obligations on the largest companies which are more likely to have the biggest impacts on people and the environment. For large companies, who are the main category currently within scope of CSRD, the Omnibus proposal would restrict the application of the requirements to only those companies having 1,000 employees, as opposed to 250 employees under the current law. The proposed changes will also ensure that sustainability reporting requirements on large companies do not burden smaller companies in their value chains.

    Further, the CSRD aspect of the “Stop the Clock” Directive, which is being transposed into Irish law in this Statutory Instrument, will also postpone by two years the reporting requirements for companies currently in the scope of the original CSRD and which would have been required to report for the first time in 2026 or 2027.

    The Regulations also make some technical clarifications to the existing Irish legislation governing CSRD, to further clarify and reduce the scope of companies covered. These Regulations will thereby deliver legal certainty for business at all levels in Ireland.

    Minister Burke said:

    “I ensured that Ireland transposed the original CSRD Directive, on time, in July of last year, and Ireland was one of a small number of Member States to achieve this by the required deadline. I have also supported the European Commission’s simplification agenda, and in particular I have supported the early adoption of the Stop the Clock Directive, to give businesses in Ireland the legal certainty that they need, at the earliest opportunity.

    The Stop the Clock Directive moved at a very fast pace at EU level. It was initially proposed at the end of February, and was adopted by Member States one month later, at the end of March. It was approved by the European Parliament with a massive majority. I am very happy that it is now becoming law in Ireland in early July, and that Irish companies will have the certainty that they need at this point.

    I have said before that, while the core principle of the EU’s original corporate sustainability reporting regime was well-founded, in the context of the EU’s Green Deal, I recognise that the level of administrative burden associated with the original CSRD was excessive, both for large companies and especially for small and medium companies.

    I continue to strongly support the simplification and burden reduction agenda at European level, to maximise the competitiveness of businesses in Ireland and in the EU, in the evolving global trading environment. These proposed changes will significantly help enterprise in Ireland, and most of all our SMEs.”

    ENDS

    Notes for Editors 

    The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD) was the EU’s response to the global reframing of company reporting to include environmental, social and governance matters. It entered into force in January 2023 and arises from the European Green Deal and the EU Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth. The aim of the CSRD was to harmonise the EU rules for sustainability reporting by companies and to put this on the same footing as financial reporting, giving investors and other stakeholders access to information to assess investment risks arising from climate change and other sustainability issues. 

    The CSRD was transposed, on time, in Ireland on 5 July 2024 by S.I. No. 336/2024 – European Union (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) Regulations 2024. A small number of technical clarificatory amendments were required, and the Minister signed a short amending instrument on 1 October 2024, S.I. 498/2024.

    The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (CSDDD) places legal obligations on companies within scope to address the adverse environmental and human rights impacts arising from their operations. Companies must conduct risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence to identify actual or potential adverse impacts and prevent / mitigate / minimise the extent of such impacts. Companies are also required to adopt a climate transition plan.

    The Stop the Clock Directive (Directive EU 2025/794) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 14 April 2025. It postpones by two years the entry into scope of CSRD reporting requirements for so-called Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies, for two years respectively, to 2027 and 2028, while negotiations are progressing at EU level to agree substantive changes to the scope of CSRD and CSDDD, under the main Omnibus proposal, which is expected to be agreed by end 2025. The Stop the Clock Directive has a required transposition date by Member States of 31 December 2025.

    For further information please contact Press Office, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, press.office@enterprise.gov.ie or (01) 631-2200

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

    Source: United States Spaceforce

    Two F-15EX Eagle II aircraft deploy to Kadena Air Base, setting the stage for the permanent arrival of 36 more aircraft in spring 2026 – part of a long-term transformation to maintain U.S. air dominance in a dynamic theater.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Idaho Wins with One Big Beautiful Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo

    $3,600 to $6,400 increase in wages, 35,000 jobs protected

    Washington, D.C.–According to estimates from the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will raise real wages in Idaho by $3,600 to $6,400 over the next four years. The CEA also finds hundreds of thousands of Idahoans will benefit from the bill’s tax benefits for seniors, no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. The legislation will also protect 35,000 jobs in Idaho that would have been at risk if the Trump tax cuts had expired.

    Idaho wages and take-home pay:

    • OBBB will raise wages in Idaho by an inflation-adjusted range of about $3,600 to $6,400 over the next four years.
    • A typical family with two children in Idaho can expect to see higher take-home pay of about $7,200 to $10,200 with OBBB compared to if it had not passed.
    • 300,000 seniors in Idaho could benefit from tax relief for seniors in the legislation.
    • Around 24 percent of all employees in Idaho regularly work overtime and could benefit from the no tax on overtime.

    Idaho jobs, businesses and housing:

    • OBBB will protect about 35,000 full-time equivalent jobs in Idaho over the next four years, relative to if the Trump tax cuts had expired.
    • 41,000 firms in Idaho could be eligible for the law’s permanent small business deduction, or about 45 percent of all firms.
    • OBBB makes the Opportunity Zone program permanent, which will lead to increased investment in low-income communities across Idaho.

    Read the CEA’s summary HERE on how the OBBB will help Idaho.

    Click HERE to learn more about the Finance Committee provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers Tax Relief, Family Affordability, Healthcare Security, and Economic Growth for Montana

    Source: US Congressman Ryan Zinke (Western Montana)

    Congressman Zinke voted to pass the Big Beautiful Bill after successfully leading an effort to remove public land sales from the legislation

    Washington, D.C – On July 3rd, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a historic piece of legislation delivering major wins for Montana families, workers, seniors, and small businesses. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4th, cementing expanded tax relief, protection for critical healthcare and food security programs, strengthened border security, and a growth economy for Montanans and all American citizens. 

    “From protecting Montana jobs to increasing take-home pay and supporting small businesses, the One Big Beautiful Bill will deliver real results for Montana,” said Zinke. “This bill not only prevented the largest tax hike in American history but expanded tax relief for Social Security recipients, overtime earners, and tipped service industry workers. It reflects the core American promise: if you work hard, you should get what you earn. This legislation keeps that promise, while also reaffirming our support for those who need it most.”

    Key Wins for Montana in the OBBB:

    Wage Growth – Due to legislative provisions and tax cuts in the bill, wages in Montana will rise by an inflation-adjusted amount of $3,400 to $6,100 over the next four years.

    Take Home Pay – A typical family with two children can expect $7,000 to $9,900 more in take-home pay with the OBBB in place.

    Jobs Protected – The bill helps safeguard 22,000 full-time Montana jobs that would have been at risk if previous tax cuts were allowed to expire.

    No Taxes on Social Security – With new deductions, the average Montana senior will pay zero taxes on their Social Security benefits, delivering tax relief to over 200,000 seniors in the state.

    No Taxes on Overtime – Roughly 24% of Montana workers regularly work overtime and will see real benefits in their paychecks. As much as 64% of Montana workers are eligible for this relief.

    No Taxes on Tips – About 4% of Montana’s labor force work in tipped industries and will see direct tax relief.

    Death Tax Relief – The bill extends higher estate tax exemptions, protecting Montana’s family farms, ranches, and small businesses from being unfairly taxed at death.

    No Sale of Public Lands – Congressman Ryan Zinke was successful in stripping a provision selling more than 450,000 acres of public land from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.  

    Protecting Healthcare Access and Food Security for Rural and Vulnerable Montanans:

    No Cuts to Medicare – The OBBB does not touch Medicare benefits. Not a single dollar is cut from services seniors rely on.

    Strengthening Medicaid and SNAP– The bill protects Medicaid and SNAP for pregnant women, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. By removing illegal aliens from the rolls and requiring able bodied adults to work part time to receive benefits, it eliminates pathways for fraud and abuse, ensures only eligible Americans receive coverage, and strengthens the system for the truly vulnerable, not illegal immigrants and fraudsters.

    Support for Rural Hospitals – OBBB includes expanded protections for rural hospitals with $50 billion in targeted rural health grants under the “Rural Health Transformation Program” and gives states flexibility to support local providers, ensuring continued access to care in small towns and underserved areas. 

    Boosting Montana’s Economy:

    Small Business Support – The bill extends the 199A small business tax deduction to about 29,000 Montana firms, nearly 45% of all businesses in the state.

    Manufacturing Incentives – Targeted provisions support Montana’s manufacturing sector, which makes up 5% of total employment.

    Opportunity Zones Made Permanent – Montana has 25 Opportunity Zones, including 10 on tribal land, which have already created 3,000 jobs and led to the construction of 500 new housing units.

    Protecting the Northern and Southern Borders:

    Tackles the Opioid Epidemic – Fights the flow of illicit fentanyl and deadly drugs across the southern border, helping combat the opioid crisis devastating Montana families and tribal communities.

    Builds and Secures the Border Wall – Constructs hundreds of miles of new border wall and barriers to stop drug smuggling and human trafficking operations that reach Montana communities and Tribal Nations.

    Funds Immigration, Customs, and Border Agencies at Record Levels – Provides resources for over 18,000 new frontline enforcement personnel, including 10,000 new ICE officers, 5,000 Customs officers, and 3,000 Border Patrol agents. This will helping secure both the southern and northern borders, which were left dangerously exposed under the Biden administration.

    For additional information on the OBBB, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/obbb/

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kean Applauds Passage of Landmark Crypto Bills

    Source: US Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)

    Contact: Riley Pingree 

    (July 18, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) voted in favor of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, two landmark bills that lay the foundation for a safer, more innovative, and forward-looking financial future.

    The CLARITY Act creates a long-overdue regulatory framework for digital assets by prioritizing consumer protection, offering market certainty, and supporting American innovation through clear oversight and stronger safeguards.

    The GENIUS Act establishes a federal structure for payment stablecoins, aiming to protect consumers, encourage innovation, and strengthen the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency.

    Congressman Kean said, “Clear and responsible rules around digital assets, are essential to helping them reach their full potential while keeping American consumers safe. I am glad to see these bipartisan bills move forward and pass the House with support from both sides of the aisle. They provide the confidence and transparency businesses need to innovate, create new opportunities, and grow—in New Jersey and across the nation. With strong safeguards in place, we can ensure that America remains a global leader in the future of finance and digital payments. I look forward to seeing these bills reach President Trump’s desk and be signed into law.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks Votes to Pass Defense Bill That Delivers Raise for Service Members, Strengthens National Security

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02)

    Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which fully funds the U.S. military, delivers a well-deserved pay raise for our servicemembers, and reinforces America’s military superiority at home and abroad.

    “This bill gives our troops the pay raise they deserve and the resources they need to defend this country,” said Miller-Meeks. “It protects jobs at home, advances our refueling capabilities, and preserves our military history. I’ll keep fighting to strengthen our national defense, support Iowa’s workforce, and put America’s security first.”

    Miller-Meeks Amendments Included in H.R. 4016:

    The legislation includes two amendments authored by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks that protect defense jobs in Iowa and invest in next-generation aerial refueling technology to enhance combat effectiveness and operational safety. The bill also ensures the Rock Island Arsenal Museum remains open to preserve our military history and honor the service of generations of Americans.

    Miller-Meeks Amendment 235 – Preserving Military History

    • Blocks any funding from being used to close the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, one of the oldest military museums in the country, protecting a vital part of America’s military heritage.

    Miller-Meeks Amendment 453 – Advancing Next-Generation Aerial Refueling Systems

    • Transfers funding to support the development of advanced air-to-air refueling technologies that improve pilot safety, increase mission effectiveness, and reduce fuel usage.

    Miller-Meeks is also working closely with Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41) to strengthen the workforce protections in Amendment 234 and close any potential loopholes that could harm Army arsenals. A revised version of the amendment will be offered during conference negotiations.

    More on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026:

    Troop Support:

    • Increases basic pay 3.8% for all military personnel effective January 1, 2026.
    • Continues historic FY25 pay raises for junior enlisted service members.

    Ending Woke and Wasteful Spending:

    • Codifies President Trump’s orders to end DEI programs.
    • Prohibits taxpayer funding for sex-change surgeries, abortion-related travel, drag shows, and COVID mandates.
    • Codifies DoD cooperation with the DOGE Office and streamlines Pentagon management.

    Restoring Combat Readiness and Military Superiority:

    • Boosts funding for 5th and 6th generation aircraft like the F-35, F-47, and F/A-XX.
    • Modernizes the nuclear triad, including the B-21 Raider, Columbia Class Submarine, and Sentinel.
    • Provides $13 billion for missile defense and space programs and over $2.6 billion for hypersonics.

    Border Security and Counter-Drug Operations:

    • Provides $1.15 billion for counterdrug programs, $245 million above the request.
    • Increases National Guard Counterdrug Program funding.
    • Moves Mexico from NORTHCOM to SOUTHCOM for better threat coordination.

    Countering Adversaries and Supporting Allies:

    • $500 million for Taiwan Security Cooperation.
    • $500 million for Israeli Missile Defense.
    • $7 billion for classified space superiority programs.

    A 24-year Army veteran, Congresswoman Miller-Meeks has consistently fought to protect our defense workforce, safeguard key installations like Rock Island Arsenal, and ensure taxpayer funds support mission-critical operations. Her amendments to the FY26 defense appropriations bill reflect that mission.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cammack Applauds Passage of $9 Billion Recissions Package

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03)

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended version of H.R. 4, the Recissions Act of 2025, which eliminates $9 billion in wasteful spending uncovered by DOGE. This legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature. 
     
    “The American people are tired of footing the bill for unchecked government agencies, watching their hard-earned money shipped overseas, and funding woke nonsense disguised as policy,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “This rescissions package is just the beginning, but it’s a critical step toward restoring fiscal sanity in Washington and putting American taxpayers back in the driver’s seat. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and my Republican colleagues to ensure our federal budget works for the American people—not against them.”
     
    Background:
    Congresswoman Cammack has championed the fight to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, by co-authoring the Defund NPR Act alongside Senator Jim Banks to stop the flow of taxpayer dollars to politically biased media outlets. The Rescissions Act of 2025 builds on that effort, clawing back billions in federal funding identified as waste by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), including:

    • $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), including NPR and PBS
    • $135 million to the World Health Organization
    • $18 million to improve gender diversity in Mexican street lighting
    • $4.4 million for a Melanesian Youth Climate Corps
    • $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ advocacy in the Western Balkans
    • $2.5 million to teach children about environmentally friendly “reproductive health” choices
    • $300,000 for a pride parade in Lesotho
    • $500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda
    • $500,000 for a gender equality and empowerment hub
    • $33,000 for LGBT programming in the Caribbean
    • $8,000 to promote vegan food in Zambia

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: New issue of a 30-year Federal bond 2025 (2056)

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    A digital euro would be a digital form of central bank money, specifically the euro. It could be used by the general public in much the same way as cash, only in virtual form. Alongside cash, the Eurosystem would thus supply households with an additional form of central bank money that can be used quickly, easily and securely.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 2285, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    H.R. 2285 would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to the Congress on whether its basic training programs for law enforcement positions are accredited by an independent organization. The reporting requirement would end after all programs are accredited. The bill also would require DHS to inform the Congress when a program’s accreditation lapses. Lastly, H.R. 2285 would require the department to carry out research and development of technologies to enhance the preparedness of state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to respond to terrorist threats.

    Based on the costs of similar activities, CBO estimates that implementing the reporting requirements in H.R. 2285 would cost less than $500,000 over the 2025-2030 period. Under current law, DHS already conducts research and development activities similar to those required in the bill. On that basis, CBO estimates that any costs to implement that provision would be insignificant. Any related spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

    The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Jeremy Crimm. The estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director of Budget Analysis.

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

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