Category: Americas

MIL-OSI Canada: Showcasing Talent at the 2025 Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition in Saskatoon

Source: Government of Canada regional news

Released on March 28, 2025

Today, competitors from across the province compete in the annual Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition in Saskatoon in venues across the city including Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, UA Local 179 and SMART Local 296.

Apprentices, post-secondary students and high school students will compete across more than 45 categories for medals and the chance to represent the province at the Skills Canada National Competition on May 29 and 30 in Regina.

“On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, best of luck to all of this year’s competitors,” Deputy Premier and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jim Reiter said. “The skilled trades and technology sectors offer rewarding careers that are in high demand across the province. The skills you have gained through this competition will serve you well on your career journeys.”

Competition categories include bricklaying, car painting, graphic design, sheet metal work and electrical installations. Three new competition categories in Indigenous skills – beading, ribbon skirt and paddle making – have also been added this year.

Hundreds of competitors from secondary and post-secondary institutions are expected to attend this year’s competition. In addition to the competitions, visitors are invited to attend the try-a-trade and technology activity booths to participate in hands-on activities.

“We are excited to bring the amazing young talent in the skilled trades and technology industries together for our annual provincial competition,” Skills Canada Saskatchewan Executive Director Krystal Nieckar said. “The winning competitors will represent Saskatchewan at this year’s national competition in Regina, which is also a WorldSkills qualifying year. The provincial competition would not be possible without our dedicated sponsors and partners who support us year-round and advocate for skilled trades in the education system.”

“The competitors in the skilled trades competitions showcase amazing talent and dedication to their trade,” Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) CEO Jeff Ritter said. “Careers in the skilled trades are diverse and rewarding, and the apprentices competing today represent the future of our workforce. Good luck to all!”

“The Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition celebrates the talents, dedication and creativity of students and apprentices training for a career in the skilled trade and technology fields,” Saskatchewan Polytechnic President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia said. “This dynamic event showcases a broad range of fulfilling and rewarding careers that are achievable through a polytechnic education, emphasizing hands-on learning. Good luck to the competitors.”

The public is welcome to view the competitions taking place at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For more competition details, visit: skillscanadasask.com.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United States Donald J. Trump

Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. The Prime Minister and the President had a very constructive conversation about the relationship between our two countries.

The leaders agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship immediately following the election. In the interim, the leaders agreed that conversations between the Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Dominic LeBlanc, and the United States Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, will intensify to address immediate concerns.

The Prime Minister told the President that he would be working hard for the next month to earn the right to represent Canada in those discussions.

The Prime Minister informed the President that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and our economy, following the announcement of additional U.S. trade actions on April 2, 2025.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. David Scott, Cleaver, and Williams Oppose Trump Admin Efforts to Hurt Consumers by Merging the FDIC with Other Banking Regulators

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13)

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), members of the House Financial Services Committee, led 50 House Democrats in sending a letter to Travis Hill, the Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), opposing the Trump Administration’s effort to undermine the agency’s critical role of ensuring financial stability and protecting consumers from financial harm.

This letter follows ongoing reports that the Trump Administration and Elon Musk are planning to move forward with a proposed merger of the FDIC with other key banking regulators, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Reserve’s supervisory division. In recent weeks the Administration fired hundreds of bank examiners, failed to put forward Acting Director Hill’s nomination to officially lead the agency before the U.S. Senate, and reportedly asked the Treasury Department to draft recommendations streamlining the role of other banking regulators in order to excerpt more control over them.

“The notion that the President would consider merging or consolidating the FDIC is an outrageous, reckless, and profoundly irresponsible attack on the financial security of millions of Americans,” said Congressman David Scott (GA-13). “The FDIC has been the backbone of our banking system for nearly a century, ensuring that depositors’ money is safe and protected against bank failures. To dismantle the institution by firing the very people tasked with overseeing bank soundness and safety, is to invite chaos, economic instability, and financial ruin for working families and small businesses across Georgia and the nation. Acting Chair Travis Hill must immediately rebuff any attempt to blunt or politicize the mission of the FDIC, oppose the mass layoff of key examiners and reaffirm his commitment to the agency’s independence.”

“Since the Great Depression, the FDIC has played a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of American families and the economy, promoting stability and confidence in the banking system and guaranteeing that hard-earned deposits are protected,” said Congressman Cleaver (MO-05). “Having been in Congress during the 2008 financial crisis, I’ve seen the horrible consequences that follow reckless deregulation and inadequate oversight of America’s financial system. While I pray to never see such an economic collapse again, the Trump Administration’s efforts to put special interests over the interests of everyday Americans by gutting the FDIC and those responsible for ensuring our financial system is sound leave me properly petrified. It’s imperative that the Acting FDIC Chair protect the mission and integrity of the independent agency before another tragedy occurs.”

“Once again, President Trump is showing his laughable ignorance of our financial system,” said Congresswoman Williams (GA-05). “The FDIC’s independence is essential to protecting confidence and stability in our banking system. Chairman Hill’s willingness to entertain consolidating the FDIC with other banking regulators, while it is already understaffed, is a direct threat to that stability. Dismantling this agency is another thinly veiled attempt to attack working families, many who look like my constituents in Atlanta, and a deliberate attempt to widen the racial wealth gap.”

“The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), representing the employees at FDIC, OCC and CFPB, is grateful for Representatives Scott, Cleaver, Williams and others for their letter to Acting Chair Hill. The current Administration is playing reckless games with the bank deposits of hard-working Americans. Firing hundreds of experienced bank examiners puts every American’s bank accounts at risk.” Doreen Greenwald, National President, National Treasury Employees Union.

“It is gravely misguided and dangerous to undermine the independence of the FDIC which has tirelessly and capably protected depositors and the economy for almost a century. People rely on the FDIC seal of approval and communities across the country rely on the FDIC to preserve the safety and soundness of local banks.” Patrick Woodall, Managing Director of Policy, Americans for Financial Reform.

The letter was endorsed by: Americans for Financial Reform (AFR), the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) and Public Citizen.

Full list of signers include: David Scott (GA), Emanuel Cleaver (MO), Nikema Williams (GA), Balint, Beatty, Boyle, Brown (OH), Carson, Carter (LA), Casar, Casten, Cisneros, Conaway, Davis (IL), Evans (PA), Fields, Foster, Garcia (TX), Goldman (NY), Green (TX), Ivey, Jackson (IL), Jayapal, Hank Johnson (GA), Julie Johnson (TX), Kelly (IL), Khanna, Latimer, Lynch, McBath, McGovern, Meeks (NY), Nadler, Norton, Ocasio-Cortez, Pettersen, Pressley, Quigley, Ramirez, Ross, Schakowsky, Sewell, Bennie Thompson (MS), Mike Thompson (CA), Tlaib, Tokuda, Vargas, Velázquez, Wilson (FL)

The text of the letter can be found HERE.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to South Dakota Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Summer Drought

Source: United States Small Business Administration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in South Dakota of the April 28, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning Aug. 20, 2024.

The disaster declaration covers the counties of Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade, Oglala Lakota and Pennington in South Dakota, as well as Niobrara and Weston counties in Wyoming.

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs impacted by financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

“SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private nonprofits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster.”

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due, until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Submit completed loan applications to the SBA no later than April 28.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Elmore County Man Sent to Prison for Possession of Child Pornography and Computer-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse

Source: US State of Idaho

[BOISE] – Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Terry Samuel Stoner, 64, was convicted of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography) and one count of Visual Representation of the Sexual Abuse of Children (Computer-Generated Child Pornography). The Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Visual Representation of the Sexual Abuse of Children is a new felony in Idaho having become law in 2024 and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Stoner was sentenced on March 24, 2025, by Elmore County District Judge Theodore Fleming.
“Removing these offenders from our communities is a top priority,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Our ICAC prosecutors and investigators work tirelessly to deliver justice for these tragically young victims of abuse and I’m grateful for the broad partnerships that have been built across the state to protect kids. I’m also pleased to see the application of Idaho’s new law that criminalizes computer-generated images of child sexual abuse. As we saw in this case, and in many of our cases, computer-generated images of child sexual abuse often go hand in hand with the victimization of young children.”
In approximately May 2024, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received multiple CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that files containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were being uploaded from an I.P. address associated with Stoner’s place of residence in Hammett, ID. After obtaining a search warrant, investigators searched Stoner’s home and devices, locating multiple files of CSAM. Many of the files found depicted minor females aged approximately 2 years old to 12 years old engaged in sex acts with adults. Two of the files were computer-generated images depicting the sexual abuse of a female child aged approximately 8 years old to 12 years old.
Judge Fleming sentenced Stoner to a total of 15 years in prison, ordering he be eligible for parole after serving 2 years. Stoner was also ordered to pay court costs. Upon release, Stoner will have to register as a sex offender pursuant to Idaho law.
Senior Investigator Greg Lindsay in the Idaho Attorney General’s ICAC Unit led the investigation. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Madison Allen.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Former federal officer sentenced for smuggling aliens and receiving bribes from cartel

Source: Office of United States Attorneys

LAREDO, Texas – A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been sentenced to federal prison in two separate cases for allowing aliens and cocaine across the border, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Emanuel Isac Celedon, 37, Laredo, pleaded guilty March 11, 2024, for his role in illegally smuggling illegal aliens into the United States through the Lincoln Juarez Port of Entry (POE) in Laredo. He also admitted to bribery and attempted importation of cocaine for accepting money to allow what he thought was cocaine to cross into the United States from Mexico.

U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana has now imposed a total of 117 months in prison for both cases to be immediately followed by four years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a money judgment of $17,980. At the hearing, the court noted Celedon’s job was to protect the United States from introduction of controlled substances and people not authorized to be in the country, and that he had failed in both regards. Judge Saldana added that Celedon was deeply involved in the organization and appeared to want to go even deeper.

“Anybody who aids or works for the cartel is going to find themselves on the wrong end of a federal indictment,” said Ganjei. “This case was especially troubling given the position of trust the defendant held. His criminal conduct stands in stark contrast to the heroic work the men and women of CBP are doing every day to keep our border and ports secure.”

While employed as a CBP Officer in Laredo in 2023, Celedon sought contacts within the Mexican criminal organization known as the Cartel del Noreste in order to smuggle drugs and aliens through his inspection lane in exchange for monetary payment.

During an undercover operation, Celedon expressed his interest in smuggling cocaine for payment, provided his duty schedule and gave instructions directing a loaded vehicle to his inspection lane at the port of entry. He then allowed the vehicle to safely cross into the United States.

Using his position as a CBP officer, Celedon allowed several kilograms of what he believed to be cocaine into the United States on two separate occasions in October 2023. In exchange, he received $6,000.

Further investigation revealed Celedon also conspired with at least three others to bring illegal aliens into the United States without inspection. Celedon provided his daily lane assignment to Mexican national Homero Romero-Hernandez, 32, who passed the information to Jose Osvaldo Zapata-Vasquez, 25, another Mexican national with ties to the cartel. Zapata-Vasquez hired Cotulla resident Beatris Guadalupe Martinez, 22, to act as the driver.

Zapata-Vasquez relayed instructions to Martinez based on information Celadon provided regarding when to pick up the aliens in Mexico and which lane to approach when making entry to the United States.

The investigation revealed Martinez transported people through Celedon’s lane on at least nine separate occasions between September and November 2023. Each time, Celedon permitted entry without inspecting any of Martinez’s passengers. Additionally, on at least two of those dates, Celedon falsely inputted information into a CBP database in order to avoid sending Martinez to a mandatory secondary inspection.

Celedon then asked Zapata-Vasquez and Romero-Hernandez to relay this to smugglers in Mexico in order to reassure them that he was doing his part to facilitate the cartel’s smuggling efforts. Law enforcement seized $1,980 in cash from Celedon at the time of his arrest, which he admitted were proceeds from human smuggling.

Judge Saldana previously sentenced Zapata-Vasquez, Romero-Hernandez and Martinez to 46, 36, and 42 months in prison, respectively.

Celedon has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Office of Inspector General, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) and CBP – Office of Professional Responsibility conducted the investigation with assistance from the HSI Human Smuggling Unit in Washington, D.C., CBP’s National Targeting Center International Interdiction Task Force, Texas Department of Public Safety, Border Patrol, Webb County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office and CBP Laredo Joint Forensic Center.

The case is the result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation and coordinated efforts of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA).

OCDETF identifies, disrupts and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.

JTFA, a partnership with DHS, has been elevated and expanded with a mandate to target cartels and transnational criminal organizations to eliminate human smuggling and trafficking networks operating in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Colombia that impact public safety and the security of our borders. JTFA currently comprises detailees from U.S. Attorneys’ Offices along the southwest border, including the Southern District of California, District of Arizona, District of New Mexico and Western and Southern Districts of Texas. Dedicated support is provided by the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, led by the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and supported by the Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Office of Enforcement Operations and the Office of International Affairs, among others. JTFA also relies on substantial law enforcement investment from DHS, FBI, DEA and other partners. To date, JTFA’s work has resulted in more than 355 domestic and international arrests of leaders, organizers and significant facilitators of alien smuggling, more than 320 U.S. convictions, more than 265 significant jail sentences imposed and forfeitures of substantial assets.

This case is also 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 OCDETF and Project Safe Neighborhood.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Day and Arthur R. Jones prosecuted the cases.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI: SafeCard Reviews: DO NOT Spend A Dime Till You Have Read This Unbiased Report
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

WOODHAVEN, N.Y., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, searches for “SafeCard reviews” and “SafeCard consumer reports” are soaring, as there are lots of questions such as how it operates, safety advice, whether one should buy SafeCard, pros and cons, among others. This heightened interest necessitated the need for an in-depth SafeCard review article, everything you would want to know in between.

In today’s hyper-connected world, digital ease often comes at a steep price—personal security. Cybercrime has evolved into an unremitting, unconquerable force, sparing no one from its reach. From everyday shoppers to Fortune 500 companies, millions fall prey to identity theft, unlawful transactions, and devastating data breaches. According to the World Economic Forum, if cybercrime were a nation, it would rank as the world’s third-largest economy, with estimated damages exceeding $9 trillion by 2024. Even more jarring is the fact that fewer than 1% of cybercriminals in the U.S. are ever caught, leaving most people susceptible without even realizing it.

Amidst this evolving virtual battleground emerges SafeCard; a simple yet formidable solution engineered to shield your data from the unnoticed onslaught of cyber thieves. Designed with state-of-the-art RFID and NFC blocking technology, SafeCard forms an imperceptible barrier around your wallet, blocking unauthorized signals before they can do any harm. Whether you’re traversing crowded airports or relishing a quiet moment at your favorite café, SafeCard discreetly protects your credit cards, passports, and IDs, guaranteeing that your sensitive information remains safeguarded against prying eyes.

What truly distinguishes SafeCard is its seamless integration into your daily routine. With no batteries to charge, no apps to install, and no complicated setups to manage, it activates the moment you slide it into your wallet. Formulated from durable, water-resistant materials and meticulously tested by leading cybersecurity experts, this sleek card works silently in the background, protecting your identity even when you’re not actively thinking about it.

In a time marked by real-world cyberattacks, like ATM skimming incidents at major retailers, and well-orchestrated attacks, targeting financial institutions—taking control of your digital safety is more critical than ever. SafeCard equips you to protect your personal information without compromising on convenience or style. Ready to upgrade your everyday security? Read on to discover why SafeCard is expeditiously becoming a crucial tool for anyone who values their identity and peace of mind.

What Is a SafeCard? (SafeCard Reviews)

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Unlike traditional RFID-blocking wallets or sleeves that can be unwieldy, SafeCard is formulated for seamless integration into your daily routine. Its ultra-thin, compact build slips seamlessly into your wallet or purse without adding extra bulk. Designed from durable, waterproof, and tear-proof materials, SafeCard offers continuous, hassle-free protection without the need for batteries or charging. This trustworthy and sophisticated solution functions around the clock—whether you’re traversing busy airports or simply running errands.

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How Does SafeCard Actually Work? (Safecard Reviews)

In a world where digital transactions and RFID-enabled cards are progressively prevalent, the hazards of cyber theft have never been higher. Independent tests and cybersecurity experts validate that RFID-blocking technology—like that used in SafeCard is highly efficient in restricting unlawful scans. By creating an electromagnetic shield, SafeCard intercepts the communication between your cards and potential skimming devices, guaranteeing your sensitive data remains inaccessible to cybercriminals.

Safecard works excellently well to protect your personal information stored on credit cards, IDs, and passports from unauthorized scanning by electronic pickpockets, essentially creating an invisible barrier against data theft by preventing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) signals. All reviewers revealed that SafeCard has been recognized for its superior performance and ultimate reliability thereby making it the best digital theft protective tool among many customers in the United States, UK, Australia and Canada.

Real-world testing further stresses SafeCard’s effectiveness. When in use, RFID scanners are unable to reclaim any information from your cards. Numerous customer testimonials and independent certifications underscore these findings, with many users reporting successful security in high-risk environments such as airports, busy shopping centers, and public transportation hubs. This solid evidence shows that SafeCard is not only a marketing ploy but a trusted tool in the fight against identity theft.

While SafeCard is excellent at eliminating RFID-based attacks, it is pertinent to note its limitations. It does not shield against online fraud, phishing scams, or traditional card theft—risks that still require sturdy cybersecurity practices. For in-depth financial safety, users should complement SafeCard with secure passwords, two-factor authentication, and regular monitoring of bank accounts. Nevertheless, as a physical shield, SafeCard adds a crucial extra layer of shield that can remarkably diminish the hazards of unsolicited digital transactions and identity theft.

What Are The Distinguished Features of SafeCard Safeguard (SafeCard Reviews)

SafeCard is an innovative RFID-blocking card designed to protect you from identity theft, unauthorized transactions, and cyber fraud. With digital crimes on the rise, SafeCard gives a robust, revolutionary solution to safeguard your personal and financial information. Below are the standout features that make SafeCard a formidable security tool:
- Advanced RFID & NFC Blocking Technology: SafeCard uses state-of-the-art electromagnetic shielding to block RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) signals. In today’s world, many credit cards, passports, and ID cards are integrated with RFID chips, making them exposed to virtual scanning by cyber criminals. SafeCard acts as a proactive barrier, jamming these signals and preventing unauthorized access to your sensitive data. This technology is particularly essential given the global surge in identity theft, guaranteeing your financial and personal information stays safeguarded in public spaces, airports, and shopping centers.
- No Batteries or Charging Required: One of SafeCard’s most significant advantages is its passive, maintenance-free operation. Without requiring batteries or charging, it continuously emits a jamming signal to thwart unauthorized RFID scanning attempts. Whether you’re traveling internationally or commuting daily, SafeCard offers round-the-clock protection that’s completely hassle-free—no setup, no maintenance, just constant, reliable security.
- Compact, Ultra-Thin, and Lightweight Design: Crafted for seamless integration into your daily routine, SafeCard is as thin as a standard credit card. It slips easily into any wallet, purse, or cardholder without adding bulk. Unlike traditional RFID-blocking sleeves that can be unwieldy and require individual card insertion, SafeCard safeguards multiple cards at once. Its sleek, minimalist build appeals to professionals, travelers, and anyone who values both style and functionality.
- Multi-Card Protection: With SafeCard, a single unit provides in-depth protection for all your RFID-enabled cards. There’s no need to buy separate sleeves for each card—simply placing one SafeCard in your wallet generates an electromagnetic shield that covers all nearby cards. This all-in-one method is particularly beneficial for those who carry multiple credit cards, debit cards, access badges, or government-issued IDs, ensuring full-spectrum protection with minimal effort.
- Universal Compatibility: SafeCard is formulated to work with all RFID and NFC-enabled documents and cards. It efficiently protects a wide range of items, including; Credit and debit cards, Passports and e-passports, Government-issued ID cards, Corporate access and security badges, Public transport cards, Hotel key cards.
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- No Setup Required: SafeCard is crafted for immediate, effortless use. It activates the moment it’s placed in your wallet, blocking the need for any software downloads, app installations, or manual configuration. This ready-to-use functionality valids that users of all technical skill levels—from tech-savvy travelers to seniors—can enjoy effortless and trustworthy protection at all times.
- Tested and Certified Security: Safety is paramount. Many reviews confirmed that SafeCard has undergone thorough testing and earned certifications from top cybersecurity and financial security organizations. These credentials verify its effectiveness in eliminating RFID and NFC signals, meeting the highest industry standards.
Why Are SafeCards Better and Superior To Similar Products in the Market? (SafeCards Reviews USA)

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Why Should I Buy a SafeCard? (SafeCard USA Reviews)

In an era where cybercrime is escalating at an unprecedented rate, protecting your personal and financial information is no longer optional—it’s crucial. Digital thieves and hackers are incessantly refining their tactics to leverage everyday vulnerabilities in contactless transactions and RFID-enabled devices. Without a sturdy shield, you are unremittingly at risk of identity theft, unlawful withdrawals, or fraudulent buys. SafeCard acts as a hidden shield, intercepting nefarious signals before they can reach your sensitive data.

All available reviews unequivocally show that SafeCard is the wisest and smartest purchase for anyone looking for a long-lasting way to stay safe from digital theft because of its water- and scratch-resistant features, extending its longevity. Most of the SafeCard reviews say that this card is undoubtedly the most affordable NFC and RFID card with an array of incredible features as well as functions.

What makes SafeCard an exceptional investment is its effortless integration into your daily life. Formulated to work passively—without the need for batteries or complex apps—SafeCard gives round-the-clock protection without demanding any action on your part. Simply slip it into your wallet alongside your credit cards, debit cards, and IDs, and it immediately generates a secure barrier that eliminates unlawful RFID and NFC scans. As opposed to bulky metal wallets or clumsy protective sleeves, SafeCard reserves the sleekness and ease of your favorite wallet while providing a crucial layer of defense.

Beyond its technical prowess, SafeCard delivers a tangible sense of security that extends to your emotional well-being. SafeCard RFID Blocking card is essential for professionals, business executives, and entrepreneurs who often use contactless payment cards, key cards, and business IDs to protect their financial and professional data. With its proven track record, SafeCard is the top choice for safeguarding sensitive information. In conclusion, SafeCard is effective, reliable, and widely regarded as a trusted protector against digital identity theft.

Benefits of SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)
- Peace of Mind While Traveling: Traveling to new places should be an exhilarating adventure—not a source of stress. Regrettably, tourists are prime targets for cybercriminals looking to leverage unsecured RFID and NFC signals. With SafeCard, you can explore the world worry-free. Its advanced blocking technology ensures that your sensitive data remains protected from hackers and electronic pickpockets. Verified buyer Rachel T. recounted her experience in Rio: “No more stolen data, no more stress.” Whether you’re boarding a train in Europe or browsing bustling markets in Asia, SafeCard provides complete peace of mind so you can focus on making memories instead of worrying about identity theft.
- Protects Your Entire Family’s Digital Identity: Cybercrime doesn’t merely target individuals—families are at risk, too. From your family members’ credit cards to your child’s school ID, SafeCard delivers indepth protection for everyone. Verified buyer James K. purchased a three-pack for his family, stating: “Now, wherever we go, we know our data is secure.” By eliminating unauthorized RFID and NFC signals, SafeCard keeps your family’s financial and personal information safely out of reach of fraudsters. Whether shopping, commuting, or traveling, you can all move confidently aware that SafeCard has you safeguarded.
- Freedom to Shop at Markets and Public Events Without Fear: Open spaces such as holiday markets, festivals, and fairs are hotspots for digital theft. Invisible scanners can swipe your personal information without you even suspecting it. Verified buyer Melissa H. experienced this risk firsthand and turned to SafeCard for protection: “SafeCard blocks thieves silently, and I haven’t had an issue since.” Whether you’re picking up gifts at a Christmas market or paying at a local food stall, SafeCard allows you to shop freely and securely—eliminating the worry of card skimming.
- Hassle-Free, 24/7 Protection with Zero Maintenance: One of SafeCard’s most important features is its seamless operation. Distinct from gadgets or apps that require batteries, updates, or complex setups, SafeCard functions passively and continuously. Once it’s in your wallet, it needs no further attention. Enjoy seamless, around-the-clock safeguard without the hassle of recharging or manual activation. Customers appreciate the simplicity—no learning curve, just trustworthy, maintenance-free security working silently in the background.
- Saves You From the Emotional Stress of Financial Loss: The financial and emotional toll of identity theft can be devastating. Losing money is one thing, but the time and stress required to recover stolen funds or repair damaged credit can be overwhelming. Rachel T.’s experience in Rio highlights just how vulnerable we all can be: “I was devastated.” SafeCard offers more than just financial security—it offers genuine emotional relief. With SafeCard safegurding your data, you gain confidence and alleviate the anxiety that comes with the constant threat of cybercrime.
- Empowers You to Take Control of Your Digital Safety: In today’s digital era, your security should be in your own hands—not left to chance. SafeCard empowers you to take proactive steps to secure your data rather than waiting for a breach to occur. As James K. explains: “It’s such a relief!” Instead of leaning entirely on banks or institutions to catch fraud, SafeCard gives you personal control over your digital safety. This easy yet efficient solution transforms you into an active guardian of your privacy.
- Affordable Security That’s Easy to Share: SafeCard is crafted to be both effective and affordable. By blocking unnecessary middlemen and selling directly to you, it delivers high-value protection without the hefty price tag of traditional cybersecurity products. Whether buying one for yourself or multiple for your entire family—as James K. did—this investment pays immediate dividends in peace of mind. SafeCard also makes a thoughtful gift for loved ones who frequently travel or work in high-traffic public areas, ensuring everyone can benefit from robust digital security.
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How to Use SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)
- Place SafeCard in Your Wallet or Purse:Simply slide SafeCard into any slot in your wallet, purse, or cardholder. Its ultra-thin, credit card–sized build blends effortlessly without adding extra bulk, making it a seamless addition to your daily carry.
- Instantly Activate Protection Within Seconds: There’s no setup required. Once SafeCard is in place, it automatically generates an invisible shield that eliminates RFID and NFC signals within a 5 cm radius. This means all your nearby cards are instantly protected from prospects skimming attempts, whether you’re traveling, shopping, or commuting.
- Enjoy 24/7, Maintenance-Free Security: SafeCard works passively, removing the need for batteries, charging, or app updates. Place it in your wallet once, and it provides continuous, around-the-clock protection—ensuring lasting peace of mind wherever life takes you.
Is SafeCard a Scam or Legit? (SafeCard Review)

SafeCard is a legitimate RFID & NFC blocker backed by numerous positive reviews and verified testimonials that confirm it efficiently eliminates illicit RFID and NFC scans while allowing for effortless daily use, whether you’re tapping to pay or withdrawing cash. Its improved technology generates hidden protection against digital theft, giving real peace of mind in busy, high-risk environments.

SafeCard delivers premium features, including advanced RFID-blocking technology, waterproof and tear-proof durability, and a slim design that fits any wallet without adding bulk. Despite its superior functionality and long-lasting protection, SafeCard remains highly affordable, ensuring customers receive exceptional value for their investment.

The SafeCard offers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and reliable solution for safeguarding your money and digital identity. Numerous consumer reports across the USA have praised its effectiveness, with verified users consistently giving it high ratings on the company’s website.

Formulated from durable, waterproof, and tear-proof materials, SafeCard is constructed to withstand daily wear without compromising its protective capabilities. Its compact design blends seamlessly into any wallet, proving that sturdy security and convenience can coexist in a single, unobtrusive device.

Thousands of satisfied customers have shared glowing 5-star reviews, emphasizing SafeCard’s consistent performance and reliability. These firsthand accounts demonstrate that SafeCard is not a scam but a proven, reliable solution for safeguarding your financial and personal information in today’s digital age.

Across many polls and online surveys, Safecard is the topmost trending RFID and NFC Blocker of 2025 in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Canada (CA), New Zealand (NW), and Australia (AU). SafeCards are the solution if you’re searching for an easy, dependable, and efficient approach to safeguard your data. I can’t live without this product.

Pros of SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)
- Safecard Blocks Unauthorized RFID and NFC Scans Effortlessly
- Provides an invisible barrier that keeps your personal and financial data secure.
- Hassle-Free Use with Contactless Payments and ATMs
- Protects your information while allowing seamless tap-to-pay and ATM transactions.
- Ultra-Slim and Discreet Design for Everyday Carry
- Slides into any wallet without adding bulk, maintaining the sleek aesthetics of your everyday carry.
- Durable, Waterproof, and Tear-Proof Construction
- Built to endure daily use and resist damage from water or tears, ensuring long-term protection.
- Continuous 24/7 Protection—No Batteries or Charging Required
- Operates passively to deliver non-stop security without any extra maintenance.
Cons of SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)
- Exclusively Available Online: SafeCard is sold only through its official website, which might be inconvenient for those who prefer in-store shopping.
- Limited-Time Promotional Offers: Current discounts and bundle deals are part of limited-time promotions; prices may increase once the offers expire.
- High Demand Can Lead to Stock Shortages: Due to its growing popularity, SafeCard often sells out quickly and restocks may be delayed.
Where to Buy the Original SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)

The authentic SafeCard is available exclusively through the official SafeCard website. Buying directly guarantees that you receive an original product with all its protective features, along with access to special discounts and exclusive offers often available for a limited time. Due to high demand and limited supply, it’s wise to act quickly—purchasing from the official site also ensures secure payment options and warranty policies, offering you added peace of mind.

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Why Is SafeCard So Affordable?

SafeCard is cost-effectively priced because its manufacturers are committed to making sturdy digital protection accessible to everyone. By eliminating middlemen and selling directly through their official website, they avoid the extra retail markups that increase expenses. This direct-to-consumer model permits you to receive a high-quality security solution at a fraction of the typical price. Additionally, SafeCard frequently gives special promotions and bulk discounts, making it even easier for individuals, families, and professionals to safeguard their sensitive information without breaking the bank.

How Much Does SafeCard Cost?

SafeCard is currently available at highly competitive prices, particularly when purchased directly from the manufacturer. Here are the latest pricing options available during this limited-time promotion:
- Buy 3 SafeCards + 10% OFF for $45.99
- Buy 6 SafeCards + 10% OFF for $89.99
- Buy 9 SafeCards + 10% OFF for $129.99
- Buy 12 SafeCards + 10% OFF for $159.99
These unmatched prices make it easier than ever to invest in your digital security and protect yourself and your loved ones from the increasing threats of cybercrime.

SafeCard Reviews USA Consumer Reports

Rachel T: “Saved me from a nightmare abroad!” “While traveling through Rio, I discovered my bank account had been drained by scammers. I was devastated. A fellow traveler recommended SafeCard, and it’s been a lifesaver ever since. No more stolen data, no more stress. Now I can travel with confidence knowing my wallet is secure.”

Melissa H. “Peace of mind in crowded places.” “I love going to holiday markets, but after watching my friend lose hundreds to a scammer, I knew I needed protection. SafeCard blocks thieves silently, and I haven’t had an issue since. It’s the best purchase I’ve made for my security!”

Hannah L.: “Perfect for travelers like me!” “I’ve had my cards skimmed in airports twice, and it was terrifying. Since using SafeCard, I finally feel safe while traveling. It’s lightweight, discreet, and has stopped several attempted scans already.”

Aubree R: “A small card with a huge impact!” “I got a SafeCard for myself and my family. It’s so easy to use, and knowing we’re all protected gives me peace of mind every day. It’s worth every penny!”

Frequently Asked Questions (SafeCard Reviews)

Still curious about SafeCard? Below are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision.

Do I Need a New Wallet to Use a SafeCard?

Not at all! SafeCard slides seamlessly into any wallet—whether it’s a leather wallet, cardholder, money clip, or travel organizer. Its ultra-thin and lightweight design makes it an easy addition without adding any noticeable bulk.

Should I Use More Than One SafeCard for Extra Protection?

One SafeCard is enough to shield all your RFID-enabled cards inside your wallet. However, if you use multiple wallets, purses, or bags, having an extra SafeCard in each is a smart move—but stacking them in one wallet won’t increase security.

Is SafeCard Legit or Just a Scam?

SafeCard is legit. It’s a reliable and effective solution designed to block unauthorized RFID scans and protect your personal and financial data. Thousands of satisfied customers and a 30-day money-back guarantee back up its authenticity. It’s a tested and proven tool for guarding against electronic theft.

Is SafeCard Waterproof?

Yes! SafeCard is built to withstand daily use, and its waterproof design means it holds up even in less-than-ideal conditions. Whether caught in the rain or handling spills, SafeCard keeps doing its job.

Does SafeCard Require Any Special Maintenance?

No maintenance is needed! SafeCard doesn’t rely on batteries or charging. Once it’s in your wallet, it provides round-the-clock protection—no fuss, no upkeep.

How Long Does SafeCard Last?

Crafted from high-quality materials, SafeCard is made to last for years. You can count on it for long-term, reliable protection without worrying about replacements anytime soon.

Will SafeCard Affect My Phone or Other Devices?

Nope! SafeCard only blocks RFID scanners—it doesn’t interfere with your phone, tablet, or any other wireless devices. You’ll stay connected without any disruptions.

Can I Still Use My Contactless Payment Cards?

Absolutely. SafeCard only blocks scanners when your cards are inside your wallet. To make a payment, just take the card out and tap as usual—simple and secure!

Is SafeCard a Good Gift Idea?

Definitely! SafeCard makes a thoughtful and practical gift for anyone—whether it’s family, friends, frequent travelers, students, or professionals who care about keeping their personal information secure.

How Can I Tell If My SafeCard Is Working?

Once it’s in your wallet, SafeCard works automatically. If you try to scan your RFID-enabled card without removing it from your wallet, it won’t register—proof that your SafeCard is doing its job.

Final Wrap On SafeCard Reviews

In a world where digital theft continues to escalate—with over $28 billion lost annually—the significance of safeguarding your personal and financial information cannot be overemphasized. SafeCard surfaces as a formidable, user-friendly solution that delivers a 24/7 shield from advanced RFID and NFC skimming devices. Whether you’re waiting in line at your favorite coffee shop or traversing through a bustling airport, SafeCard’s sophisticated protection technology operates silently in the background to ensure that your credit cards and IDs remain secure.

The real-world testimonials from verified buyers speak volumes about the credibility of SafeCard. From travelers like Rachel T., who found renewed confidence after a harrowing experience abroad, to everyday users like Melissa H. and Hannah L. who now enjoy peace of mind in crowded places, the product has persistently shown its ability to safeguard sensitive data. Its compact, maintenance-free design makes it an invaluable accessory, seamlessly fitting into your wallet without sacrificing style or convenience.

Beyond the technical features, SafeCard depicts a commitment to equipping individuals to take control of their digital safety. By eliminating unlawful scans and stopping data theft before it even begins, SafeCard is a protective device and it’s your silent bodyguard in a progressively interconnected world. And with current promotional offers, including an unbeatable 50% discount and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee, there’s never been a better time to invest in your security.

Don’t let your wallet become an easy mark for cybercriminals. Adopt a proactive step toward a safer, more secure lifestyle. Safeguard your identity, enjoy every moment of your travels, and join the growing community of satisfied SafeCard customers who are no longer at the mercy of digital thieves. Act now—your peace of mind is just a click away.

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The MIL Network –
March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: D.C. District Court Dismisses Standing Rock DAPL Lawsuit

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
BISMARCK, N.D. – Judge James Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted North Dakota’s motion to dismiss the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s latest lawsuit to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the dismissal:
“Even Judge Boasberg could barely make sense of the latest spaghetti against the wall lawsuit seeking a shutdown of a vital part of our nation’s energy backbone. Today’s dismissal is a win for rationality and sanity. Thank you to the state of North Dakota and Energy Transfer, who have fought for years to put an end to this legal nonsense.”
Click here for the Memorandum Opinion.

MIL OSI USA News –

March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state.

At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people.

All times below are local. For more information about Ricketts’ constituent services, please visit https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/services.

Monday, March 31, 2025

Kimball County

KCTS Building

10:30 am – 11:30 am MT

233 S. Chestnut Street

Kimball, NE 69145

Banner County

Banner County Courthouse

9:00 am – 10:00 am MT

204 State Street

Harrisburg, NE 69345

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Fillmore County

Fillmore County Courthouse

County Board of Supervisors Room

10:00 am – 11:00 am

900 G Street

Geneva, NE 68361

Thayer County

Thayer County Courthouse

Commissioner’s Room

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

225 N 4^th Street

Hebron, NE 68370

Thomas County

Thomas County Courthouse
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

503 Main Street

Thedford, NE 69166

Friday, April 4, 2025

Cuming County

Cuming County Courthouse

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

200 S. Lincoln Street

West Point, NE 68788

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Perkins County

Perkins County Courthouse

9:00 am – 10:00 am MT

200 Lincoln Avenue

Grant, NE 69140

Washington County

Washington County Courthouse

10:00 am – 11:00 am

1555 Colfax Street

Blair, NE 68008

Nemaha County

Nemaha County Courthouse

10:30 am – 11:30 am

1824 N Street

Basement Meeting Room

Auburn, NE 68305

Chase County

Chase County Courthouse

11:00 am – 12:00 pm MT

921 Broadway

Drivers Examiner’s Room

Imperial, NE 69033

Dundy County

Dundy County Courthouse

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT

112 W 7th Avenue

Benkelman, NE 69021

Richardson County

Richardson County Courthouse

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

1700 Stone Street

Commissioner Room

Falls City, NE 68355

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Hitchcock County Courthouse

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

229 East D Street

Trenton, NE 69044

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Hayes County Courthouse

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Sherman County Courthouse

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Frontier County Courthouse

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Stockville, NE 69042

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Deuel County Courthouse

10:30 am – 11:30 am MT

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Chappell, NE 69129

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Keith County Courthouse

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT

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Ogallala, NE 69153

MIL OSI USA News –

March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Defense Officials to Fischer: Without Full Access to Spectrum, Golden Dome Could Not Be Executed

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
Today, during a hearing on the Senate Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) questioned defense officials who confirmed that if portions of certain bands of spectrum currently utilized by the Department of Defense were auctioned off, President Trump’s Golden Dome could not be executed.
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Fischer Questions Defense Leadership:
Senator Fischer: General Whiting, what would be the impacts to the mission effectiveness of SPACECOM were the government to auction off spectrum currently utilized by the Department? Could golden dome even take place?
General Whiting: Ma’am, we could not execute golden dome without full access to those two spectrums that we discussed earlier, the lower three, and then the 7-8 GHz. We use that lower three band, again, through so many of our radars to be able to track from the ground, and then the 7-8 GHz band is so important for our communications and other special missions. I can only see those requirements getting bigger for those spectrums as Golden Dome delivers.
Senator Fischer: And if it was auctioned off, and if it was vacated by the Department, what’s the time frame, not to mention the cost? What is the time frame in research development for those new sensors to be even located in another spectrum that wouldn’t have the capability that the current spectrum has to even to even accomplish that 10 years, 20 years?
General Whiting: Madam Chair, I don’t have a timeline because I think our focus has been not on vacating that but figuring out if there’s a way to share that spectrum through dynamic spectrum sharing. And I understand there’s technologies there that may make that available. The Department has done some studies on that and laid out a series of conditions that would need to be met if dynamic spectrum sharing can occur. And I endorse that those conditions must be met if we’re going to figure out a way to share that spectrum with commercial industry.
Senator Fischer: Can dynamic sharing take place now?
General Whiting: Ma’am, I am told the technology is close to being ready. I don’t know if it is actually ready today, but we would want to verify that.
Senator Fischer: Do we need to test?
General Whiting: Yes, Ma’am, absolutely.
Senator Fischer: General Cotton, same question to you, if the government were to auction off spectrum currently utilized by the Department. How would STRATCOM’s mission effectiveness be impacted?
General Cotton: It would be impacted, Madam Chair, because of what would happen is, to the point that was made by General Whiting, you know, we count on understanding what the threat looks like, being able to see that threat before it actually comes. We call that left of launch type of activities, as well as what we’re talking about in the higher bands on what is the capacity and capability of my three legs to be able to utilize SATCOM, etc. It would absolutely affect us.
Senator Fischer: Thank you, sir.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Warren, Pressley, Markey, Congressional Democrats Demand Explanation for “Disturbing Arrest and Detention” of Tufts University Student

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
March 28, 2025
Student seemingly arrested for her political views, lawmakers demand due process and answers
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) led over 30 lawmakers in writing to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Acting Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, demanding information about the arrest and detention of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk and similar incidents across the country.
“The Administration should not summarily detain and deport legal residents of this country merely for expressing their political views. Absent compelling evidence justifying her detention and the revocation of her status, we call for Ozturk’s release and the restoration of her visa,” wrote the lawmakers.
A total of 34 lawmakers signed the letter. In addition to Sens. Warren and Markey and Rep. Pressley, the following members joined in signing: Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), along with Representatives Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Summer Lee (D-Pa.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Don Beyer (D-Va.), André Carson (D-Ind.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Greg Casar (D-Texas), and Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii).
On March 25, 2025, Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested on her way to a Ramadan dinner event by masked, plainclothes officers. Surveillance video shows officers loading Ozturk into an SUV and departing in three unmarked vehicles. Bystanders observed that the incident “looked like a kidnapping.”
For almost 24 hours, Ozturk’s location was unknown and her lawyer could not locate her. On the afternoon of March 26, more than twelve hours after a district court judge ordered the federal government not to remove Ozturk from Massachusetts without at least 48 hours’ notice, ICE’s locator system was updated to show that she was being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center.
This arrest appears to be one of the latest examples in a string of ICE arrests of university students with valid green cards and visas, seemingly on the basis of their political views. Ozturk was one of four authors of a 2024 op-ed in the Tufts student paper, which called for the university to “engage with and actualize” Israel- and Palestine-related resolutions passed by the university’s Student Senate.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the Administration will deny visas to those who “participate in that sort of activity,” referring to protest movements on campuses. Following Ozturk’s arrest, Tufts was informed that her “visa ha(d) been terminated” — similar to other recent cases in which ICE agents have declared, without a judicial or administrative hearing, that they were “terminating” or “revoking” students’ green cards and visas.
The lawmakers asked the Departments of Homeland Security and State, along with ICE, to provide explanations for Ozturk’s arrest and visa revocation; her transportation to Louisiana despite a court order; officials’ use of unmarked vehicles, face coverings, and plain clothing; the federal government’s policies for terminating a student’s visa without a request from a university; and more.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Highlights Risk of DoD Drug Supply Produced Overseas, Military Leader Agrees on the Need For Domestic Drug Manufacturing

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
March 28, 2025
A report reveals supply chain for a third of all drugs on the FDA essential medicines list is at very high risk because the ingredients are sourced from foreign countries.
“This overreliance gives our adversaries the power to restrict DoD access to drugs when we need to be able to treat our men and women in uniform.”
Video of Exchange (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Mr. Keith M. Bass, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities. Mr. Bass committed to purchasing essential drugs from domestic manufacturers and working to expand DoD’s capabilities of manufacturing essential drugs in-house.
Senator Warren has raised concerns about the DoD’s overreliance on foreign drug manufacturers and ensuing supply chain risks, including drug shortages and their impact on service members’ health and national security.
“DoD should prioritize domestic purchasing, but there are some instances where it makes sense for DOD to actually produce the medication itself,” said the senator.
Mr. Bass agreed with the Senator on the need to have onshore capabilities: “The health and well-being of all of our military members is a priority… I commit to working with you and your staff.”
Senator Warren secured provisions in the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that requires the Pentagon to establish a plan to ensure access to safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products and eliminate or mitigate risks in the pharmacy supply chain, including the feasibility of establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility owned and operated by the Department of Defense (DoD).
Transcript: Hearings to examine the nominations of Troy Meink, Michael Duffy, Emil Michael, and Keith BassSenate Armed Services CommitteeMarch 27, 2025
Senator Elizabeth Warren: Thank you. Mr. Chairman, healthcare for our men and women in uniform is critical in peacetime and even more so in wartime. Mr. Bass, if you are confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, you’re going to be responsible for ensuring nearly 10 million service members and their families receive quality health care, including timely access to medication. I am very concerned about our overreliance on foreign nations for the very medications that put the health of service members at risk and our national security along with it.
DoD spends over $5 billion on prescription drugs each year. It’s a lot of money. But in November 2023, the Defense Logistics Agency released a report revealing that the supply chain for a third of all drugs on the FDA essential medicines list is at very high risk. Why? Because the ingredients from these drugs are sourced from China, or we don’t even know where they’re sourced from.
So, Mr. Bass, do you agree that it is a threat to our readiness and to the potential health of our service members that DoD’s pharmaceutical supply chain relies so heavily on China?
Mr. Keith Bass: Thank you, Senator, and thank you again for meeting with me. I do agree that it is a threat. It is a vulnerability.
Senator Warren: This overreliance gives our adversaries the power to restrict DoD access to drugs when we need to be able to treat our men and women in uniform. It also leaves us with much less visibility into the practices of foreign manufacturers, which, by the way, routinely have quality issues that threaten both the efficacy and the safety of these drugs. For these reasons, the DoD report recommends boosting the production of finished drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and other key starting materials so that we are making more of this right here in the United States.
Mr. Bass, do you think DoD should work to onshore the critical drugs the military needs, including writing contracts that require manufacturers to onshore these capabilities?
Mr. Bass: Thank you, Senator. I do. I think that we need to work with our industrial base, our private and public partners, and we need to have rapid response contracts, and we need to make sure that we have either onshore or near-shore capabilities.
Senator Warren: Good. I’m glad to hear you say this. DoD should prioritize domestic purchasing, but there are some instances where it makes sense for DoD to actually produce the medication itself, like when the DoD is the sole customer for that medication. One example: the adenovirus vaccine, which is critical in preventing serious respiratory illness among service members, particularly service members in basic training. DoD developed the vaccine and licensed it then to private industry, but because the military is basically the only buyer, DoD couldn’t find a commercial manufacturer for nearly a decade. DoD eventually had to pay a private manufacturer nearly $100 million just to resume production. And during the years that the private sector refused to manufacture for DoD, there were thousands of cases of adenovirus per month and service members who actually died.
So Mr. Bass, if confirmed, will you commit to expanding DoD’s capabilities of producing essential drugs in-house to reduce risk and to secure DoD’s medical supply chain?
Mr. Bass: Thank you, Senator. The health and well-being of all of our military members is a priority. I’m not familiar with the report, but I commit to working with you and your staff.
Senator Warren: All right, I appreciate that, because this is a serious problem, and ultimately, these are investments that will pay off. One expert estimated that the DoD would make its money back in three years after building its own adenovirus manufacturing facility. This is a long-standing, bipartisan concern. I worked with Senator Rubio for years on this, and last year, the Senate adopted our language directing the DoD to enter into contracts to domestically manufactured drugs and drug components that are currently sourced overseas and that are used exclusively by the military. I want to see us get that in the final version of the NDAA. There’s more work to do, and I look forward to working with you on this, Mr. Bass. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from IAM Union and NFFE-IAM on Trump Administration’s Executive Order Unlawfully Ending Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers
Source: US GOIAM Union

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 – The IAM Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s recent signing of an executive order demolishing the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal workers:

“We are deeply alarmed by the Trump administration’s signing of an executive order to demolish the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal workers. This reckless action directly attacks workers’ having a voice in the workplace and on the core principles of respect and dignity.

“The Trump administration’s actions are an assault on the rights and job security for federal workers caring for our veterans, keeping our military ready, adjudicating passport applications, caring for our public lands, and performing countless other essential public services. This blatantly illegal move will create chaos and destroy our civil service system as we know it. We will fight this attack on our nation’s heroes and continue to uplift our dedicated public servants who keep our government running.”
1. The IAM Union and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) recently joined a coalition of labor unions in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s orders to gut the federal workforce.
2. The IAM and NFFE-IAM are also part of a coalition suing to challenge a data heist carried out by Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency inside three federal government departments.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 1182, Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1182 would amend the process the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) uses to approve foreign-manufactured cylinders used to transport certain hazardous materials. In particular, the bill would:
- Require PHMSA to approve foreign-manufactured cylinders every year, except under conditions specified in the bill (under current law, such approvals generally last for five years);
- Broaden the criteria under which PHMSA could deny or reevaluate applications from foreign manufacturers; and
- Increase the frequency of inspections at manufacturing facilities.
Using information from PHMSA, CBO expects that the agency would need two full-time equivalent employees to carry out the bill’s requirements at an average annual cost of $200,000 per employee for pay and benefits. On that basis, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 1182 would cost $2 million over the 2025-2030 period. Any related spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

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

Phillip L. Swagel

Director, Congressional Budget Office

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: ‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Monica Wang, Associate Professor of Public Health, Boston University

Everyday discrimination happens to all races and genders. FG Trade Latin/E+ via Getty Images

People who most frequently encounter everyday discrimination – those subtle snubs and slights of everyday life – are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

What’s more, that finding remains true no matter the person’s race, gender, age, education, income, weight, language, immigration status or where they live.

These are the key takeaways from our recent study, published in JAMA Network Open.

Everyday discrimination refers to the routine ways people are treated unfairly because of characteristics such as skin color, perceived background or general appearance.

Generally, it means disrespectful treatment: waiting longer than others for help at a store, having your ideas dismissed without consideration at work, or hearing rude comments about your identity.

Although marginalized groups endure everyday discrimination most often, our study indicates that this is a widespread issue affecting people of all races and backgrounds.

Everyday discrimination can affect both physical and mental health.
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I’m a professor who specializes in community health. My team and I analyzed data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, which included a weighted sample of nearly 30,000 U.S. adults, adjusted to accurately reflect more than 258 million people – approximately 75% of the country.

Along with reporting frequency of everyday discrimination, participants completed clinical screenings for depression and anxiety.

The results were striking: Nearly 56% of participants experienced at least occasional everyday discrimination, with 3.6% having “high levels,” meaning they faced discrimination most frequently – at least monthly and often weekly.

High levels were most prevalent among Black adults, at 8.6%. Multiracial respondents were next with 6.4%. Hispanics and white participants were at about 3%, Asians just over 2%.

Women and immigrants, people with disabilities and those who are overweight, obese or struggling with food insecurity also reported higher levels.

When compared with those reporting no discrimination, participants with high levels had five times the odds of screening positive for either depression or anxiety, and nearly nine times the odds of screening positive for both.

As discrimination increased, the increase in screening positive for depression, anxiety or both varied by race, with a more noticeable rise among groups that are often overlooked in these discussions – white, Asian and multiracial adults.

This doesn’t mean discrimination is less harmful for Black, Hispanic/Latino or other racial and ethnic groups. One possible reason for our study’s findings may be that groups that have long endured structural discrimination may have developed more ways over time to cope with it.

Why it matters

At some point, all of us experience unfair treatment due to our personal traits. But this type of discrimination isn’t just unpleasant. Our study shows it has real consequences for health.

Along with depression and anxiety, discrimination creates chronic stress, leading to increased risk for hypertension, heart disease, impaired brain functioning, accelerated aging and premature death.

For some, everyday discrimination may emerge at different times in life. This can happen to people as they get older or when they become ill.

But for others, it is a constant. This includes people living in marginalized communities, people of color, those socioeconomically disadvantaged or with disabilities, or those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Ageism is one of many forms of everyday discrimination.

What other research is being done

Multiracial people are uniquely challenged because they navigate multiple racial identities. This often leads to feelings of isolation, which increases mental health risks.

White adults, though less frequently exposed to racial discrimination, still face mistreatment, particularly if they have lower incomes, limited education or working-class backgrounds. In recent years, white people have perceived rising levels of discrimination against their own group.

People of Asian descent are vulnerable to societal pressures and harmful stereotypes, which spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When factors are combined – for example, adding financial insecurity or immigration status to racism – compounded health challenges arise.

What’s next

Understanding how discrimination affects health for all can lead to policies and programs targeting root causes of mental health disparities and the rising rates of depression and anxiety.

Discrimination isn’t just a Black versus white issue. It’s a public health crisis affecting all Americans. Acknowledging its harmful health effects is a first step.

The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work.

Monica Wang receives funding from the National Institutes of Health.

– ref. ‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans – https://theconversation.com/everyday-discrimination-linked-to-increased-anxiety-and-depression-across-all-groups-of-americans-250884

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jackson Reintroduces a Bill to Defund NPR and PBS

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13)

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act or the NPR and PBS Act to eliminate all federal funding for both National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

“For decades, radical Democrats have funneled taxpayer dollars to NPR and PBS under the guise of ‘serving the public,’ despite both organizations abandoning their founding missions to provide non-biased content and instead promoting the same radical-left propaganda as any other fake news outlet,” said Rep. Ronny Jackson. “If these organizations want to push partisan agendas, they do not deserve another dime of federal support.”

“I’m proud to cosponsor Ronny Jackson’s bill to defund PBS and NPR,” said DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. “As my DOGE subcommittee hearing showed, these taxpayer-funded PR arms of the Democrat Party don’t deserve the American people’s hard-earned money. NPR and PBS hate President Trump, his supporters, and the majority of Americans who sent us a mandate in 2024. They can hate us on their own dime.”

Additional background from Fox News Digital can be found here and the bill text can be found here.

Cosponsors include DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) and Representatives Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Mike Collins (GA-10), Neal Dunn (FL-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Chip Roy (TX-21), Keith Self (TX-03), and Randy Weber (TX-14).

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, Warren, Markey, Lawmakers Demand Explanation for “Disturbing Arrest and Detention” of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

Student seemingly arrested for her political views, lawmakers demand due process and answers

Text of Letter (PDF)

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led over 30 lawmakers in writing to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Acting Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, demanding information about the arrest and detention of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk and similar incidents across the country.

“The Administration should not summarily detain and deport legal residents of this country merely for expressing their political views. Absent compelling evidence justifying her detention and the revocation of her status, we call for Ozturk’s release and the restoration of her visa,” wrote the lawmakers.

A total of 34 lawmakers signed the letter. In addition to Rep. Pressley and Sens. Warren and Markey, the following members joined in signing: Representatives Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Summer Lee (D-Pa.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.), Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Don Beyer (D-Va.), André Carson (D-Ind.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Greg Casar (D-Texas), and Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), along with Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.).

On March 25, 2025, Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested on her way to a Ramadan dinner event by masked, plainclothes officers. Surveillance video shows officers loading Ozturk into an SUV and departing in three unmarked vehicles. Bystanders observed that the incident “looked like a kidnapping.”

For almost 24 hours, Ozturk’s location was unknown and her lawyer could not locate her. On the afternoon of March 26, more than twelve hours after a district court judge ordered the federal government not to remove Ozturk from Massachusetts without at least 48 hours’ notice, ICE’s locator system was updated to show that she was being held at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center.

This arrest appears to be one of the latest examples in a string of ICE arrests of university students with valid green cards and visas, seemingly on the basis of their political views. Ozturk was one of four authors of a 2024 op-ed in the Tufts student paper, which called for the university to “engage with and actualize” Israel- and Palestine-related resolutions passed by the university’s Student Senate.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the Administration will deny visas to those who “participate in that sort of activity,” referring to protest movements on campuses. Following Ozturk’s arrest, Tufts was informed that her “visa ha[d] been terminated” — similar to other recent cases in which ICE agents have declared, without a judicial or administrative hearing, that they were “terminating” or “revoking” students’ green cards and visas.

The lawmakers asked the Departments of Homeland Security and State, along with ICE, to provide explanations for Ozturk’s arrest and visa revocation; her transportation to Louisiana despite a court order; officials’ use of unmarked vehicles, face coverings, and plain clothing; the federal government’s policies for terminating a student’s visa without a request from a university; and more.

This week, Congresswoman Pressley issued a statement condemning reports that ICE arrested and detained Rumeysa Ozturk, an international student with legal status in a graduate program at Tufts University. Earlier in the week, Rep. Pressley issued a statement following reports of ICE activity in Boston and other municipalities in Massachusetts.

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March 29, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Joint Press Release: Agencies Announce Intent to Rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule

Source: US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced, in light of pending litigation, their intent to issue a proposal to both rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to the October 2023 final rule. The agencies will continue to work together to promote a consistent regulatory approach on their implementation of the CRA.

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March 29, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commemorate 10th Anniversary of CTfastrak

Source: US State of Connecticut

(NEW BRITAIN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today hosted a ceremony in downtown New Britain attended by a large crowd of state and local officials, transit advocates, small business owners, housing developers, and commuters to celebrate the tenth anniversary of CTfastrak, the state’s first regional bus rapid transit system.

Launched on March 28, 2015, CTfastrak is a system of ten bus routes operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that provides direct service to and from Waterbury, Cheshire, Southington, Bristol, Plainville, New Britain, Newington, West Hartford, Hartford, and Manchester, with portions operating on a 9.4-mile dedicated roadway between New Britain and Hartford. It provides a one-seat, no-transfer ride to many regional employment, shopping, and healthcare destinations, as well as to rail service, including the New Haven Line, the Waterbury Branch Line, and the Hartford Line.

Since its launch, CTfastrak has provided more than 28.5 million passenger trips. Today, it averages about 14,000 weekday trips. Among CTfastrak’s routes is Route 101, which is the busiest bus route in the state, serving about 1.1 million passengers annually.

More than $550 million in transit-oriented development projects near CTfastrak stations have been completed, are currently under construction, or are being planned.

In 2024, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy ranked CTfastrak the No. 1 bus rapid transit system in the United States.

“Take one look at any neighborhood that has a CTfastrak station and compare it with how those areas were doing ten years ago and you will note the hundreds of new units of housing and the many new businesses that have established operations in these communities over the last decade,” Governor Lamont said. “CTfastrak’s impact extends beyond providing commuters with convenient public transit. It is revitalizing communities and showing the direct connection between our transportation system and the growth of vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and play.”

The Connecticut Department of Transportation continues to evolve CTfastrak’s service based on customer feedback and changing ridership habits.

“CTfastrak has done more than connect communities — it’s reshaped the state’s economy and set the gold standard in the U.S. for bus rapid transit,” Commissioner Eucalitto said. “This success proves that when government, local leaders, and the private sector collaborate, we can deliver results that help residents and businesses thrive.”

For more information about CTfastrak, visit cttransit.com/services/ctfastrak.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Local Leaders Statewide Back Mental Health Reforms

Source: US State of New York

coalition of 36 county executives, mayors and local leaders from across New York State today announced their strong support for Governor Kathy Hochul’s mental health reforms. In their letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, these officials urged the New York State Legislature to swiftly pass these vital reforms to ensure that clinicians have the tools and resources necessary to help people with serious mental illness in their respective communities.

“For too long, individuals struggling with severe mental illness have been left without the care they so desperately need,” Governor Hochul said. “These reforms will ensure that those who are most vulnerable and in crisis receive timely, life-saving treatment. By strengthening our mental health system, we are making New York safer, more compassionate, and better equipped to meet the needs of all its residents.”

Coalition of Local Leaders Across the State said, “As elected officials who hear from a variety of constituents, we think these are commonsense changes that will help people get the behavioral healthcare they need, when they need it. We applaud Governor Hochul for having the courage to propose these changes and we urge the Legislature to support these changes to the law that would enable our communities to better care for those in need.”

Governor Hochul’s proposal includes critical updates to involuntary commitment laws to further clarify that individuals could be involuntarily admitted if they are at significant risk of physical harm when their mental illness prevents them from being able to meet their basic needs such as food, shelter, and medical care. These changes will align New York with 43 other states, help vulnerable New Yorkers access the care they need, and further strengthen the continuity of mental healthcare statewide. It will also allow psychiatric nurse practitioners to participate in the commitment process in some instances.

The Governor’s budget proposal also includes amendments to Kendra’s Law, which governs Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) – an intervention that has demonstrated success reducing negative outcomes like criminal justice involvement and homelessness. The Governor’s Budget proposal also increases funding and enhances oversight over the program.

The Governor is also proposing to increase funding for Enhanced Service Packages, which allow individuals to access AOT services without a court order and provide a transition option for those whose AOT orders have expired. Standardizing these packages across counties will ensure more individuals receive the support they need and deserve.

Since taking office, Governor Hochul has committed over $1 billion to transforming New York’s mental health system. Her administration has restored inpatient psychiatric beds, increased oversight of insurance companies to ensure coverage for mental health care, and expanded outpatient services, crisis stabilization units, and peer support programs. These efforts align with the Governor’s broader commitment to a full continuum of care, providing sustained support for individuals beyond immediate crisis intervention.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks Joins Legislation to Prohibit Illegal Immigrants from Voting in Federal Elections
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02)

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) has joined Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in supporting H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which strengthens election integrity by ensuring only American citizens can vote in federal elections. This legislation requires states to verify proof of citizenship before registering voters and mandates the removal of non-citizens from existing voter rolls, providing states with the necessary tools to enforce these safeguards.

“American elections should be decided by American citizens, and that’s exactly what the SAVE Act ensures.” said Miller-Meeks. “This legislation will help protect the integrity of our elections by requiring proof of citizenship before registration and removing non-citizens from voter rolls. I’m proud to support this commonsense bill that will secure the future of our democracy and restore confidence in our electoral system.”

The SAVE Act passed the House with bipartisan support last Congress, only to be blocked by Senate Democrats. With President Trump back in the White House, House Republicans are committed to ensuring this commonsense legislation reaches his desk and is signed into law.

Background:

The threat to election integrity is real. Millions of illegal immigrants remain in the country, and with Democrat-led policies weakening voter registration safeguards, the risk of foreign interference in our elections has never been higher. While Democrats push to erode election security and flood voter rolls with non-citizens, House Republicans are taking action to restore public trust in our electoral system.

The SAVE Act would:
- Require proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
- Ensure states remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls.
- Provide states the tools necessary to verify voter eligibility.
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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: March 27th, 2025 Heinrich Joins Bicameral Push Urging Trump Administration to Reinstate Executive Order Supporting Tribal Self-Determination

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and the New Mexico Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to reinstate Biden-era Executive Order 14112, titled “Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination.”

President Trump’s decision to revoke the Executive Order reversed a significant policy designed to empower Tribal Nations by improving their access to federal funding and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. Signed by President Biden in 2023, the order aimed to reduce government interference on Tribal funding, and to make sure federal agencies meet their legal obligations for tribes.

The order had tangible positive impacts, including facilitating federal support for tribal emergency response efforts and funding critical infrastructure projects such as fisheries management and broadband connectivity. It also established the Tribal Access to Capital Clearinghouse, a centralized hub for Native businesses to navigate federal funding opportunities. Its revocation creates uncertainty for Tribal Nations, potentially reinstating restrictive barriers to funding and creating instability in federally supported tribal programs.

The letter pointed to key provisions of the rescinded executive order that aligned with the administration’s stated goals, including increasing “accessibility, flexibility, and utility of Federal funding and programs for Tribal Nations, while increasing the transparency, and efficiency of Federal funding processes.” The lawmakers warned that removing these provisions will exacerbate challenges that already hinder Tribal Nations’ ability to meet their communities’ needs.

“Too often, federal funding processes impose unnecessary barriers for Tribal Nations, including restrictive limitations and burdensome reporting requirements,” the lawmakers wrote. “Without the coordination and efficiency processes established under the Tribal Self-Determination EO, these challenges will only grow, creating uncertainty and instability that directly undermines tribal self-determination.”

The lawmakers called on the administration to immediately reinstate Executive Order 14112 and engage in meaningful consultation with Tribal Nations moving forward.

“We urge you to restore [the Biden-era executive order] and work directly with Tribal Nations, Congress, and your federal agencies to ensure Tribal Nations are able to exercise their sovereignty and more efficiently access federal support,” the letter concluded.

The full text of the letter can be found HERE and below:

Dear President Trump:

We write to request your reconsideration of your recent decision1 to rescind Executive Order 14112, “Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination” (Tribal Self-Determination EO). The Tribal Self Determination EO was designed to improve the efficiency and coordination of federal funding and demonstrate the Federal Government’s commitment to upholding its treaty and trust obligations to Tribal Nations. Because the Tribal Self-Determination EO is intended to improve efficiency, coordination, and respect for Native American Tribes, we believe it is a policy position that your administration and all subsequent administrations would favor.

Tribal Nations have a legal, government-to-government relationship with the United States. The inherent sovereignty of Tribal Nations is recognized in the U.S. Constitution, in treaties, and across many federal laws and policies. It is important that your administration not include Tribes in any efforts to target diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Tribal Nations have legal status as a political, not racial class and the United States has a trust responsibility to them.

Section five of the Tribal Self-Determination EO directed agencies to increase the accessibility, flexibility, and utility of Federal funding and programs for Tribal Nations, while increasing the transparency and efficiency of Federal funding processes. This aligns closely with the administration’s stated goals to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity. Too often, federal funding processes impose unnecessary barriers for Tribal Nations, including restrictive limitations and burdensome reporting requirements that hinder Tribal Nations from meeting their communities’ needs. Without the coordination and efficiency processes established under the Tribal Self-Determination EO, these challenges will only grow, creating uncertainty and instability that directly undermines tribal self-determination.

We request an explanation of why the Tribal Self-Determination EO was rescinded, and whether any Tribal Nations were consulted prior to its rescission. We urge you to restore Executive Order 14112 and work directly with Tribal Nations, Congress, and your federal agencies to ensure Tribal Nations are able to exercise their sovereignty and more efficiently access federal support.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Washington Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Summer Drought

Source: United States Small Business Administration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Washington of the April 28, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning July 2, 2024.

The disaster declaration covers the counties of Benton, Grant, King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Pierce, Skamania and Yakima.

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

“SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private nonprofits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster.”

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due, until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Submit completed loan applications to the SBA no later than April 28.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Latin Music Talent Agency and Its CEO Found Guilty of Violating U.S. Sanctions by Doing Business with Cartel-Linked Concert Promoter

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

LOS ANGELES – The CEO of a Latin music conglomerate and his talent agency were found guilty by a jury today of conspiring to violate the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act by conducting business with a Guadalajara-based concert promoter with ties to Mexican drug cartels.

José Ángel Del Villar, 44, of Huntington Beach, the CEO of Del Records and its related talent agency Del Entertainment Inc., was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to transact in property of specially designated narcotics traffickers in violation of the Kingpin Act and 10 counts of violating the Kingpin Act.

Co-defendant Del Entertainment also was found guilty of all 11 counts of which Del Villar was convicted.

According to evidence presented at a nine-day trial, in April 2018, the defendants did business with Jesús Pérez Alvear, a.k.a. “Chucho,” of Guadalajara, Mexico, a music promoter who controlled Gallistica Diamante, a.k.a. Ticket Premier. Pérez promoted concerts for Del Entertainment in Mexico until March 2019.

The U.S. Treasury Department listed Pérez and his company as “specially designated narcotics traffickers” under the Kingpin Act on April 6, 2018, after concluding he facilitated money laundering for the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and the Los Cuinis drug trafficking organization. The Kingpin Act prevents people in the United States from conducting business with sanctioned persons and entities.

Even though Del Villar and Del Entertainment were aware that it was illegal to engage in transactions or dealings with Pérez, they willfully did business with him by continuing to have a Del Entertainment musical artist perform at concerts in which Pérez and Del Entertainment had a financial interest.

For example, on April 19, 2018, FBI agents approached a well-known musician and explicitly told him about Pérez’s designation under the Kingpin Act and how that prohibited him from conducting business with Pérez and performing concerts that Pérez promoted.

On April 28, 2018, the musician performed at a music concert which Pérez organized. Del Villar’s credit card was used to pay for a private jet that brought the musician from Van Nuys Airport to the performance in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

On multiple other occasions in 2018 and 2019, Pérez and Del Villar continued to do business by arranging for the musician to perform at concerts in Mexico – including Mexicali and San José Iturbide, Guanajuato.

“The defendants here chose to get into business with an individual they knew had ties to the CJNG and had been designated a narcotics trafficker under the Kingpin Act,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph McNally. “Cartels and transnational criminal organizations cause immeasurable harm to our country. We are using every tool to eliminate these organizations and will prosecute those that do business with cartels.”

“Doing business with government-sanctioned individuals is illegal and can have very serious consequences,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Today’s guilty verdict sends a message to music industry associates and others who engage in business with those sanctioned for laundering money for Mexican drug cartels will not be tolerated by the FBI, nor our partners at the IRS and the United States Attorney’s Office.”

United States District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong scheduled an August 15 sentencing hearing, at which time Del Villar will face a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison for each count. Del Entertainment will face a sentence of five years of probation and a fine of $10 million for each count.

Co-defendant Luca Scalisi, 58, of West Hollywood, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in this case and is scheduled to be tried separately in July 2025.

Co-defendant Pérez, who previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transact in property of specially designated narcotics traffickers, was murdered in Mexico in December 2024.

The FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation investigated this matter. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control provided significant assistance in this matter.

Assistant United States Attorneys Benedetto L. Balding and Alexander B. Schwab of the Corporate and Securities Fraud Strike Force, and Kathrynne N. Seiden of the Terrorism and Export Crimes Section, prosecuted this case, with substantial assistance from the International Narcotics, Money Laundering, and Racketeering Section.

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 (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti

Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti with the participation of the Independent Expert. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Mr President.

We thank the High Commissioner for his report. The ongoing and rapid deterioration of human rights in Haiti is shocking.

The Haitian people have long suffered indiscriminate attacks by armed criminal gangs – these have contributed to over a million Haitians being displaced from their homes.

Widespread recruitment, exploitation and abuse of children by these gangs is still happening. At the same time the use of sexual violence as a form of punishment and to spread fear within communities is increasing.

Re-establishing security to end the scourge of gangs remains essential to Haiti’s long-term stability. The UK supports the work of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti and is providing £5 million to OHCHR to ensure the Mission’s compliance with international standards on human rights, conduct and discipline.

We will continue to take action against perpetrators of human rights abuses in Haiti through sanctions.

High Commissioner,

Given the increasing chaos spread by Haitian gangs, how can the international community best assist the Haitian government in bringing about lasting improvements to the security environment?

Thank you.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Final Sequestration Report for Fiscal Year 2025

Source: US Congressional Budget Office

Once full-year appropriations for federal activities funded by the 12 annual appropriation acts for a fiscal year are enacted, section 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-177, as amended) requires the Congressional Budget Office to report estimates of the limits (often called caps) on discretionary budget authority that are in effect for that year. CBO also must report whether, according to its estimates, enacted legislation for the current fiscal year has exceeded those caps and thus would trigger a cancellation of budgetary resources, called a sequestration. For this report, CBO’s calculations are based on the estimates it provided to the Congress when appropriation legislation was considered.

In CBO’s estimation, a sequestration will not be required for 2025. However, the authority to make that determination—and, if so, how to cut budgetary resources—rests with the Administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Those determinations are based on OMB’s own estimates of federal spending and the caps. In some cases, those estimates may be different from CBO’s and could indicate that total funding is at or above the caps. OMB may adjust the caps by applying a technical estimating allowance when making that determination.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Agencies announce intent to rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act final rule

Source: US State of New York Federal Reserve

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March 28, 2025
Agencies announce intent to rescind 2023 Community Reinvestment Act final rule

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

For release at 11:30 a.m. EDT

The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced, in light of pending litigation, their intent to issue a proposal to both rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to the October 2023 final rule. The agencies will continue to work together to promote a consistent regulatory approach on their implementation of the CRA.

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Premier Pillai urges federal action on bail reform
Source: Government of Canada regional news

Premier Pillai urges federal action on bail reform
jlutz
March 25, 2025 – 1:03 pm

On March 18, 2025, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai joined Canada’s Premiers in sending a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney urging the federal government to take immediate action on bail reform and to strengthen public safety measures. The letter, which builds on past efforts by the Yukon and other provinces and territories, calls for comprehensive legislative changes to address critical issues in Canada’s bail system.

While the Government of Yukon believes that legal experts are best placed to advise on issues of criminal law, there is widespread agreement across provinces and territories that evidence-based reform is needed for Canada’s bail system. Careful consideration of the broader impact on public safety and individual rights must be considered, but so must the experiences of victims of crime, their families and Yukon communities.

The letter commended the federal government’s amendments introduced through Bill C-48, but notes that while these changes represent progress, they do not fully address the ongoing risk posed by violent and repeat offenders released on bail.

Key points of the letter include the need for:
- swifter action: The Government of Yukon was pleased to see that in response to previous calls from the Premiers for bail reform, the federal government committed to amending the Criminal Code to address the bail system in the December 2024 Fall Economic Statement. The Government of Yukon urges the Government of Canada to move forward with these efforts as soon as possible.
- enhanced data monitoring: The letter stresses the need for the Department of Justice Canada to allocate resources to support provinces and territories in collecting, analyzing and reporting reliable data on bail and probation, including to monitor the effectiveness of the legislative changes brought into force through C-48. Improved data collection and sharing is a part of the Government of Yukon’s improvements to repeat offender management within the territory.
- shared responsibility: The Premiers’ letter acknowledges that while provincial and territorial governments are actively addressing interconnected issues such as poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and mental health, the federal government must lead in enacting meaningful legislative reform in criminal law, over which it has exclusive jurisdiction.
Additionally, the Government of Yukon is continuing to focus on public safety by:
- increasing funding for the RCMP by $5.2 million in Budget 2025–26, bringing the total investment in the RCMP for the upcoming fiscal year to $47 million. This increased funding will result in the creation of eight new RCMP positions, including new officers for specialized teams, permanent funding for two officer positions with Car 867 and two additional officers for the Whitehorse detachment. The funding in this year’s budget also supports modernized equipment for safer policing and public accountability. This funding is subject to legislative approval.
- leading work with the City of Whitehorse, the Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative and the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities to develop a multi-year Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan for Whitehorse, including issues in the downtown core. This roadmap will identify local safety concerns, set priorities and outline actionable steps to reduce risk and vulnerability, while encouraging active community engagement throughout the process.
- implementing action items outlined in the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan to create a safe, vibrant and inclusive downtown for all.
- partnering with organizations like Safe at Home Society to renovate properties and launch supportive housing programs that offer safe, stable housing along with wrap-around services to support vulnerable populations.
- working with the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce and industry partners to launch SafeBiz, the Whitehorse Community Safety Pilot Program, to address concerns about crime, theft and the escalation of workplace violence impacting the Whitehorse business community. With funding from the Government of Yukon, the SafeBiz program offers businesses free security assessments and recommendations, safety and de-escalation training and resources to help businesses improve their security measures.
- encouraging Yukoners to report criminal activity to the RCMP or to Crimestoppers. Yukoners can also submit complaints about certain illegal activities occurring at properties to SCAN, the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Unit, a complaint-driven process to disrupt illegal activities and improve community safety.
The Government of Yukon reaffirms its commitment to public safety and continues to call on the federal government to act swiftly to help the provinces and territories better protect communities.

Delays in criminal justice system and bail reform compromise the safety of our communities. Alongside the other provinces and territories, our government has repeatedly raised concerns about shortcomings in the criminal justice system to federal counterparts. This letter is another step in our efforts to stop criminal activity, protect Yukoners and Yukon businesses and make our communities safer for everyone.

Premier Ranj Pillai

Public safety is a top priority for our government. We are leading innovative approaches to enhance safety in our communities. The Yukon stands ready to work with all levels of government to implement data-driven, evidence-based and effective reforms to our criminal justice system.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tracy-Anne McPhee

Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca

News release #:

25-133

Related information:

Funding and investment for Yukon RCMP in Budget 2025–26
Get updates on the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan
SafeBiz: Whitehorse Community Safety Pilot Program
Report a suspicious property or activity in your neighbourhood

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement from Premier Pillai on the March 21 First Ministers’ Meeting

Source: Government of Canada regional news

Statement from Premier Pillai on the March 21 First Ministers’ Meeting
zaburke
March 25, 2025 – 3:49 pm

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On Friday, March 21, I joined territorial and provincial First Ministers in Ottawa, Ontario for a productive and collaborative discussion focused on leveraging Canada’s economic advantages to counter the unjustified and unamerican tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian imports. This was also an important opportunity for the Premiers to meet with the newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney.

“The Yukon government continues to support the work being done to advance a national trade corridor, given the conversations that our government is having with Yukon businesses about their concerns regarding shipping and transportation costs. I am also encouraged by the Prime Minister’s commitment to a streamlined review process for major projects that respects provincial and territorial environmental assessment processes and social acceptability.

“I want to thank my fellow Premiers for standing up for the North by highlighting Arctic security and the need to grow the northern economy. It is encouraging to see the federal government significantly increasing its investment in Arctic security across the North. As defence rightfully becomes a central focus in our discussions, this increased commitment is a crucial step in protecting Canada’s safe, strong and secure future. Here in the Yukon, we look forward to the arrival of a team from the Navy during April to begin pre-feasibility reconnaissance for their study about a potential Naval Reserve Unit in Whitehorse, as well as ongoing federal support for the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security in the Yukon.

“I remain committed to ensuring that the Yukon has a strong voice in shaping these national discussions and initiatives. I will continue to work closely with our partners across Canada to advance these priorities in a way that benefits all Canadians, including those in the North, where unique challenges and opportunities must be reflected in our collective approach.

“For our territory in particular, this meeting also served as an opportunity to secure the Prime Minister’s commitment for $56.25 million in federal funding for the Yukon Gathering Place, the new convention centre in Whitehorse.

“I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow First Ministers. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected and more prosperous Canada.”

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Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca

News release #:

25-134

Related information:

First Ministers’ statement on strengthening the Canadian economy

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March 29, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Yukon will open Expression of Interest intake for Yukon Nominee Program
Source: Government of Canada regional news

Government of Yukon will open Expression of Interest intake for Yukon Nominee Program
jlutz
March 27, 2025 – 12:11 pm

The Government of Yukon is opening an Expression of Interest (EOI) intake for employers who want to apply to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in 2025. This process will allow the Government of Yukon to invite employers to submit YNP applications for foreign nationals in locations or positions that align with the 2025 priorities, rather than rely on a first come, first serve approach.

The intake period for the Expression of Interest will open on March 31, 2025, at 9 am Yukon Standard Time. It will close on April 22, 2025, at 4:30 pm Yukon Standard Time.

To be added to the Expression of Interest pool, employers will submit a simple form to provide basic information about the foreign worker they want to nominate. From this pool, the department will invite employers to submit a full application to the Yukon Nominee Program, based on whether their candidate falls into one or more of the following priority areas:
- Foreign nationals who have lived and worked in the Yukon for at least one year
- Yukon University graduates
- Francophone or French-speaking
- Temporary Measure Letter or Support recipients
Find out about the Yukon Nominee Program process for 2025. The submission form will be available on this page when the intake opens. Operational guidelines are also available on the page for greater detail on the selection process for invitations to apply.

These priorities were identified based on close discussion with industry organizations and feedback from the Yukon business community. They were created to help ensure the limited allocation available for 2025 was managed strategically and transparently and to reflect both the priorities of the Government of Yukon and the needs of employers and workers. A new Expression of Interest-based approach has been developed in consideration of this ongoing dialogue and how the program can better meet participant and labour market needs.

There is no limit to the number of submissions that will be accepted through the Expression of Interest intake. However, due to the decreased number of allocations the Yukon has received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), it is likely that not all who express interest will be invited to apply for a nomination. The maximum number of foreign nationals that the Yukon can nominate in 2025 is 215.

Quick facts
- Employers do not need to submit an Expression of Interest if they already applied to the YNP in 2024. However, the 2025 priorities will apply to these carry-over applications. The department will contact employers who have existing 2024 applications with more information.
- Moving to an Expression of Interest model is consistent with other jurisdictions in Canada, as we work to adapt to the changing immigration landscape across the country.
- This approach helps to avoid the pressures of a first come, first serve model where the quickest businesses to apply are the only ones who have access to the limited number of nominations available.
- At the end of the Expression of Interest intake, the department will post the number of submissions received on Yukon.ca.
- In January 2025, IRCC informed the Yukon of a 50 per cent reduction in nominee program allocations for the year. In consideration of the Government of Canada’s priority to stabilize immigration levels across the country, lower allocation limits are expected to continue.
Media contact

Linnea Blum
Communications, Economic Development
867-332-2625
linnea.blum@yukon.ca

News release #:

25-135

Related information:

Learn about the Yukon Nominee Program process for 2025
Request support as a potential nominee

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