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Category: Americas

  • MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin Statement on Reports Secretary Kennedy Allegedly Rehired CDC Staff, Including Lead Prevention Staff

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), released the following statement after reports that the Trump Administration reinstated some of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staff that were previously fired as part of the administration’s mass layoffs across HHS:
    “If Secretary Kennedy thinks he deserves kudos for putting out part of the fire he started, he’s looking at the wrong person. This administration recklessly fired the very experts who should have been on the ground helping communities address serious public health threats – like in Milwaukee, which is grappling with a lead poisoning crisis. I have heard the harrowing stories from Milwaukee families who have children suffering from lead contamination – and it’s simply unconscionable that this administration fired the experts who could have helped them. I have been demanding that Secretary Kennedy rehire these experts for weeks, not only because Wisconsinites need and deserve it, but also because it’s the law and this administration is not above it. This administration has shown they play fast and loose with the truth, and I will not rest until I see boots on the ground in Milwaukee – and other communities just like it – to deal with this crisis.”
    In Milwaukee, lead exposure has shuttered six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and displaced 1,800 children. However, after applying for support from the CDC to help mitigate the lead found in school classrooms, MPS was notified that their request for support was denied because the Trump administration fired the agency’s entire Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Surveillance Branch.
    Senator Baldwin and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) demanded that the Trump Administration reinstate the fired CDC lead poisoning experts and approve Milwaukee’s plea for federal assistance to help keep children safe. Senator Baldwin also pressed Kennedy on the firings at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing. Senator Baldwin visited Milwaukee Public Schools’ Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center to meet with parents whose children’s health was at risk and whose schools were closed this year because of lead hazards. Yesterday, Senators Baldwin and Jack Reed (D-RI) demanded written answers from Secretary Kennedy in response to detailed questions on the Trump Administration’s firing of childhood lead experts at CDC.
    Local officials continue to confirm that the requested aid is not being provided, and Secretary Kennedy has provided no documentation that the fired employees have been rehired, as Senator Baldwin demanded.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for trafficking illegal immigrants

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national living in Plano has been sentenced for immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

    Ana Maria Villa-Flores, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport aliens into the United States and conspiracy to conceal or harbor aliens.  Villa-Flores was sentenced to the maximum term of 120 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, on June 12, 2025.

    According to information presented in court, in January of 2022, twenty-four illegal aliens were located at one of Villa-Flores’ homes. During the investigation, it was determined that Villa-Flores was responsible for recruiting drivers as well as coordinating the smuggling of the undocumented individuals from Mexico to the United States, bringing them to Plano to stay until they could be transported along other routes throughout the United States.  The male individuals were instructed to remove their pants to keep them from escaping.  Federal agents determined that Villa-Flores was responsible for smuggling approximately 254 illegal aliens.

    In 2023, Villa-Flores was prosecuted in the Western District of Texas in connection with her alien smuggling activities.  She was sentenced to four years in federal prison for smuggling approximately 124 illegal aliens.   

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    This case was investigated by the Dallas and El Paso Homeland Security Investigations and the Plano Police Department.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracey Batson.

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    MIL Security OSI –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025

    The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech.

    My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen…

    thank you for hosting me.

    My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning.

    I have been in touch with Minister Jaishankar to offer my condolences…

    and the Foreign Office has stood up a crisis team to support British nationals and their families.

    Tonight, I want to speak about power.

    This is an audience which will understand that…

    because the City’s financial power scales up every innovation…

    and powers up the world economy.

    Thank you for what you do.

    I became MP for Tottenham 25 years ago.

    I’ll be honest with you…

    I didn’t feel that powerful for many of those years.

    It was a long wait to become Foreign Secretary…

    though not nearly as long as the wait for Tottenham to win a European trophy.

    Politics and supporting Spurs…

    if you stick at them…

    pay off in the end.

    I also want to thank the tens of thousands of diplomats, intelligence officers and development specialists…

    that stand up for Britain in the world.

    Together…

    we’ve tackled wars, evacuations, hurricanes, …

    and thanks to your work…

    much of it classified…

    we are all safer…

    even if your Foreign Secretary is now a little greyer…

    a little thinner…

    and, I hope, a little wiser.

    We do our work in the shadow of history.

    Coming here tonight, I think of Anthony Eden, one of the first Foreign Secretaries to speak in this tradition.

    But I do not think this is the new 1930s.

    The more compelling reference point is 1925.

    A century ago, our world was experiencing what the great historian Adam Tooze called a deluge of modernity.

    New technologies…

    new industries…

    …shifted the balance of power. 

    There is a cheap reading of the 1920s… 

    that a Second World War was inevitable.

    However, I’m not sure it was. 

    With the Locarno Treaties in 1925…

    we almost got there.

    Ultimately though, democracy failed to keep the peace.

    I look back at 1925 today…

    because 2025 is also a molten moment…

    when the earth moves.

    What we are living through is in fact a Great Remaking…

    as modernity leaps forward and reshapes geopolitics.

    In 2025, technology is power.

    Nowhere do we see this more clearly than with China…

    a great civilisation with a long history…

    but today defined as much by their technological cutting edge as anything else.

    Take DeepSeek…

    revealing Chinese AI power.

    BYD’s export boom…

    revealing Chinese battery power.

    And the Chang’e-6 moon landing…

    revealing Chinese space power.

    We cannot ignore how the West and Russia are no longer alone on the technological frontier.

    Nor can we ignore the fact that China has installed more renewables capacity than the US, EU and India combined.

    Britain will be dealing with the threats and opportunities Chinese technology poses for generations to come.

    But it is the United States…

    Britain’s closest ally….

    that is the world’s leading technological power…

    number one when it comes to biotech, AI and quantum.

    But facing such a vast challenge, it is natural the Americans will focus more on the Indo-Pacific.

    And they’ve repeatedly told us, facing Russia, we in Europe need to rely more on ourselves.

    But to quote my friend Vice-President Vance:

    “It’s completely ridiculous to think you’re ever going to be able to drive a wedge between the US and Europe.”

    I agree with J.D. Vance…

    though maybe not when it comes to his love for Diet Mountain Dew…

    I prefer a full fat Coke.

    The United States and China are doing remarkable things with new technology.

    But this is the truth about power today…

    technology is making it more diffuse.

    Power is not just in the hands of the superstates…

    nor the super-spoiler, Putin’s Russia. 

    Many powers are shaping this multipolar age.

    Since 2000, Britain has more Nobel laureates for science than China, India and Russia combined.

    South Korea makes more advanced semiconductors than China.

    The UAE has reached Mars…

    whilst Russia hasn’t been since the collapse of the USSR.

    In 1997, when my party last came to power…

    the US held the majority of the world’s top supercomputers.

    Today, barely a third.

    The cast-list of players is growing.

    When the US talks to Russia, they both head to Riyadh…

    when they talk to China, they both come to London.

    This large group of states, together, are the new great powers.

    This is also our age.

    Your Excellencies, that’s why I want to work even more closely with even more of you…

    some as allies, some as partners…

    some of you on everything, some of you on single issues.

    We are not all the same.

    We do not agree on everything.

    But together, we can build new constellations and coalitions which give us all a seat at the table.

    This is at the heart of our offer to the Global South and our new Approach to the continent Africa.

    It is the core of what I mean by progressive realism.

    Cooperation, not condescension.

    Listening, not lectures.

    A realpolitik of progress.

    For Britain, progressive realism means listening…

    deepening…

    and toughening up.

    For years…

    friends from Africa to Eastern Europe have been saying Britain needs to do more to tackle dirty money.

    Kleptocrats and money launderers rob all our citizens of wealth and security.

    We don’t need to wait for superpowers…

    we can clamp down on blatant theft ourselves.

    And so I can announce today that London will host a Countering Illicit Finance Summit…

    …bringing together a broad coalition for action.

    I will never allow London mansions to be the bitcoin of kleptocrats.

    We will expose them.

    We will punish them.

    And drive them out of our city.

    In the Middle East, I personally find the horrific suffering of civilians in Gaza intolerable.

    We all want to see an immediate ceasefire…

    the release of all the hostages…

    the end of Hamas’ reign of terror.

    That’s why Britain is leading efforts to break the deadlock through new coalitions.

    I can hear others’ desire for peace.

    With France and Canada…

    we sent a clear warning in May that Israel must stop its assault on Gaza.

    With Australia, Canada, Norway and New Zealand…

    we’ve sanctioned those inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank…

    the territory that must form the heart of a future Palestinian state.

    We support the Gulf’s indispensable work on mediation and a plan for the day after.

    Because the two-state solution is the only path to a lasting peace.

    But progressive realism is not only about this…

    but deepening Britain’s alliances and partnerships.

    We actually delivered three deals in two weeks with three of the world’s greatest economies.

    And that’s not all we’ve achieved – we are injecting real momentum into so many of Britain’s partnerships.

    We’re delivering deals for climate…

    launching the Global Clean Power Alliance in Brazil…

    partnering with my friend Mia Mottley’s Bridgetown Initiative…

    securing a climate tech partnership with Qatar.

    Jobs in Cambridge, jobs in Southampton.

    We’re delivering deals for defence…

    the ITAR breakthrough with our AUKUS partners…

    progress in our new fighter jet programme with Italy and Japan.

    Jobs in Glasgow, jobs in Reading.

    We’re delivering deals for growth…

    massive investments from America’s Universal…

    Japan’s car giants…

    German manufacturers…

    and Saudi investors.

    Jobs in Bedford, jobs in north Wales, jobs in Northern Ireland.

    Crucially, we’re also delivering deals on irregular migration.

    Better cooperation with the Balkans…

    new returns agreements with Iraq and Moldova…

    the world’s first sanctions regime targeting smuggling gangs and their enablers.

    This is now a priority for the Foreign Office in a way it never was before.

    This is us playing our bit ensuring those with no right to be here piling pressure on our public services.

    When partners step up on irregular migration…

    this is transforming our wider relationship.

    But if they are unwilling to do so…

    then that has to have consequences for what we can offer them in return.

    And finally, progressive realism is about toughening up.

    I came into politics inspired by the generation who were tested by war in Bosnia and Kosovo.

    My generation here in Europe is the Kyiv generation…

    one that has toughened up.

    The view from that night train to visit President Zelenskyy is not simply out into darkness…

    …but into history in the making.

    You feel what a journey Europe has been on since 2022.

    Britain has toughened up.

    As Secretary of State for GCHQ and SIS…

    I am proud that we are investing £600 million in the UK intelligence community…

    so our spies can defend our way of life.

    As a result, I can confirm today that Britain will spend two point six per cent of GDP on defence from 2027.

    This is a generational uplift…

    keeping working people safe.

    Our soldiers and our intelligence staff are ready to compete with our adversaries.

    And with the new counter-hybrid taskforce I am announcing today…

    our diplomats too will be ready for this murky new age of sabotage and subterfuge…

    where technology is power.

    And I know…

    Europe has toughened up too…

    switching to Putin-free energy…

    as the EU goes further than ever before with common borrowing for military spending.

    Putin believes that we, as Europeans, are unable to stick it out for years to come.

    But just as Ukraine’s heroes have surprised the Kremlin with their endurance…

    so too has Europe been astounding the Kremlin with our dogged persistence in standing with Zelenskyy.

    Today, we had confirmation that Russian casualties in this senseless war have reached one million.

    Every one a reminder that this war is not only a crime against the Ukrainian people…

    but a waste of young Russian lives…

    yet more blood on the Kremlin’s hands.

    With grit, we will prove Putin wrong.

    Europe is not afraid to stand up and fight.

    Our Plan for Change…

    our international strategy…

    is delivering for working people.

    I can see Britain in the years to come…

    safer…

    greener…

    richer…

    happier…

    if we stick to the Plan.

    For me, patriotism has always been about realism…

    And, of course, football!

    Taking the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.

    Taking ourselves as we are, and being proud of it.

    Taking actions that are both astute and bold.

    This is our realpolitik.

    A realpolitik of progress.

    A realpolitik for Britain.

    Thank you.

    Updates to this page

    Published 13 June 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Help College Students Access SNAP

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

    WASHINGTON, DC [6/12/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to reduce hunger among college students.

    The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act will require institutions of higher education to inform students who receive federal work-study or who are eligible to receive the Pell Grant that they may qualify for SNAP benefits. Institutions would also give qualifying students official documentation of their eligibility, overcoming a common hurdle students face when applying for SNAP benefits.

    “Students can’t reach their full potential if they don’t have enough to eat,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “I benefited from Food Stamps while I was working my way through college, and all eligible students should have that same opportunity. I introduced this legislation to help the many college students who have told me about the barriers they face when trying to put food on the table for themselves and their families.” 

    “Students have enough to worry about, putting food on the table should not be one of them,” said Representative Mark Takano. “This bill would make it easier for students to have access to basic needs by notifying them of their eligibility and helping them apply for SNAP benefits. In a time when government programs are being rolled back, I am proud to introduce this bill with Rep. Bonamici that would make a noticeable difference in the life of college students.” 
     

    Bonamici and Takano first introduced the legislation in response to concerns they heard from community colleges and universities about students struggling with food and housing insecurity. According to 2023-2024 survey data from the Hope Center for Student Basic Needs, food insecurity affects about 43 percent of students at two-year institutions and about 37 percent of students at four-year institutions, up from 39 percent and 29 percent respectively three years prior.

    The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act is a part of the Roadmap to College Student Success, House Democrats’ campaign to reform America’s higher education system for students and families. The “roadmap” brings together a series of bold proposals focused on bringing down the cost of college, helping students access a quality degree, and—once students are in school—providing them with the support they need to graduate. Learn more about the Roadmap to College Student Success here.

    The full text of the legislation can be found here.

    The Government Accountability Office has recommended USDA Food and Nutrition Service improve its SNAP eligibility information for students and share best practices for notifying students of their potential eligibility. 

    The legislation is endorsed by Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon, Bread for the World, The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, the Institute for Higher Education Policy 

    The legislation is co-sponsored by Representatives Becca Balint (D-VT), Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), André Carson (D-IN), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), James McGovern (D-MA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Adam Smith (D-WA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Bennie Thompson (D- MS), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Paul Tonko (D-NY). 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: BREAKING: Rep. Miller Grills Governor JB Pritzker Over Dangerous Sanctuary Policies

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) grilled Illinois Governor JB Pritzker during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing titled, “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.”

    Congresswoman Miller pressed Governor Pritzker on the devastating consequences of his sanctuary policies and his failure to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. 

    She highlighted the tragic murders committed by illegal aliens in Illinois who should never have been allowed in America, emphasizing that these policies are putting American lives at risk.

    Click HEREto watch the full exchange.

    “Illegal aliens in our state have overwhelmed local communities, causing untold pain and suffering, while costing Illinois taxpayers billions,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “Governor, from what I can tell, you are doing everything in your power to roll out the red carpet for illegal aliens and protect them, all at the expense of the working people of Illinois. Your policies have been disastrous for our state, and would be disastrous for this country.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)

    On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts.

    As the Founder and Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, Quigley has spent 16 years in Congress leading bipartisan efforts to increase honesty and trust in government.

    “The cost of corruption is dollars, but the real cost of corruption is the loss of public trust. That trust has been on steady decline for the last 20 years,” shared Quigley in his opening remarks. “If we can improve the openness in communication between the government and the people, we can build a government that works better for the people.”

    The panel’s experts represented a diverse range of views across the political spectrum, including the Freedom of the Press Foundation, the National Taxpayers Union, and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW).

    “Another thing we need to pay attention to is the destruction of records and agencies discontinuing the practice of maintaining certain records,” said Lauren Harper, Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation. “You can not get a FOIA response if an agency has destroyed those documents. Or if it has opted to stop creating those records.”

    “[Members who commit crimes] don’t lose their pensions until they’re finally convicted. That means many can sit in jail, and appeal, and still collect their taxpayer-funded pension,” said Demian Brady, Vice President of Research at the National Taxpayers Union. “The last piece of transparency we need for that is from the Office of Personnel Management, but they haven’t answered my emails since 2020.”

    “Sunlight in government is essential to a functioning democracy,” said Jason Powell, Policy Director at CREW. “As part of DOGE’s efforts to reshape the government, on April 1st the CDC’s entire FOIA office was suspended without prior notice or without a plan for how the statutorily required work would continue. The CDC is now not able to respond to new [FOIA] requests, existing requests, or make statutorily-required proactive disclosures.”

    To watch a recording of the event, click here.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Golden votes ‘no’ on president’s recission package

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

    Trump proposal would eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public
    Broadcasting

    WASHINGTON —Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today against the Recissions Act of 2025, a proposal by President Donald Trump to claw back $9.4 billion in congressionally approved spending on foreign aid and the Corporations for Public Broadcasting (CPB). 

    “Zeroing out CPB funding would undermine or even shut down independent, nonpartisan rural public television and radio networks such as Maine Public, which provides educational programming for children and critical public services such as the life-saving emergency alert system,” Golden said. “This bill also would gut the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program founded by a Republican president with bipartisan support that has saved more than 25 million lives in an effort to stop the spread of AIDS.”

    The Recissions Act of 2025 proposed the elimination of $8.3 billion in funding from foreign aid programs within the U.S. State Department, primarily from the U.S. Agency on International Development (USAID), and $1.1 billion — the entire federal appropriation — for CPB. 

    The bill forced an up-or-down vote on the entire slate of clawbacks, preventing the ability of members to approve or reject individual recissions. It passed with only GOP support in a 214-212 vote.  

    “While I won’t support a proposal that cuts funding that supports PBS KIDS educational programming and worthwhile public health initiatives, there are undoubtedly initiatives in the State Department — including some included in this package — where cuts are justified,” Golden said. “While this bill selects some of the wrong targets, it is the correct way for the administration to seek these kinds of savings. I remain open to other, better-targeted recissions proposals.” 

    Background: The 1974 Impoundment Control Act establishes a formal procedure for Congress to consider rescissions requests submitted by the president. The law gives Congress 45 days to act on the request. During that 45-day window, the White House may withhold the covered funds. The measure can pass by a simple majority in the Senate and cannot be filibustered. 

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA News: Congressional Bill S.160 Signed into Law

    Source: US Whitehouse

    On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the President signed into law:
     
    S. 160, which amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purpose

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing International Book Fair to showcase 220,000 books

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

    BEIJING, June 12 — The upcoming 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) will gather over 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions to display approximately 220,000 Chinese and international books, the fair’s organizers said at a press conference on Thursday.

    The book fair will open on June 18 and run through June 22, with Malaysia as this year’s guest country of honor.

    It will have an exhibition space of 60,000 square meters. Nine countries are participating for the first time, including Chile, Cyprus and Belarus, and they will join leading publishers such as Elsevier, Penguin Random House and Springer Nature.

    The event will introduce specialized sections such as world cultural heritage and books marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    It will also include activities such as an awards ceremony, forums on international publishing and children’s books, and a copyright trade fair.

    First held in 1986, the BIBF has evolved into a premier global platform for book exhibition and copyright trade.

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE Dallas apprehends Iranian national and registered sex offender convicted of multiple sex offenses of a child

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a joint operation by the field offices of Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations Tulsa, arrested Behkam Bahadorani, a 65-year-old citizen of Iran, June 11, adjacent to an apartment complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    Bahadorani’s criminal history includes multiple convictions of child sex abuse, lewd molestation, rape in the second degree, and lewd proposals to a minor.

    “The apprehension and pending removal of this illegal alien reflects the importance of HSI’s role in immigration enforcement, ensuring that we pursue those posing a threat to children, our most vulnerable population,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard. “The joint effort arresting this felon highlights the diligence and professionalism of HSI’s agents and support staff in enforcing our nation’s immigrations laws.”

    Bahadorani has a final order of removal and is currently in ICE custody pending removal.

    “This criminal alien and registered sex offender, represents the worst of the worst, clearly reflective of those that have no place in our communities,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

    Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in our communities on X: @ERODallas or @HSI_Dallas.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE arrests 4 illegal aliens during random worksite enforcement outreach at D-Hand Car Wash in Connecticut

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Hartford, along with Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations, conducted a random worksite enforcement outreach at the D-Hand Car Wash in Southington, Connecticut, June 9. Agents administratively arrested four illegal alien employees from Guatemala who were in the United States without authorization.

    “Ensuring compliance with federal employment laws is crucial to maintaining a fair and competitive business environment,” said HSI New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol. “Businesses, such as D-Hand, that employ unauthorized workers not only undermine the integrity of our immigration system but also gain an unfair advantage over law-abiding companies. HSI is committed to identifying and addressing these violations to protect both the legal workforce and honest businesses.”

    ICE is tasked with enforcing the business community’s compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements and has the responsibility to conduct comprehensive worksite enforcement initiatives targeting employers who violate employment laws. During these operations, any alien determined to be in violation of U.S. Immigration laws may be subject to arrest, detention, and, if removal by final order, removal from the United States.

    Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: McClellan, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump’s Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined New Democrat Coalition Leadership to issue a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 
     
    “Instead of taking much-needed action to lower the cost of living, today House Republicans inexplicably took aim at global AIDS prevention and Sesame Street.
     
    “This effort to defund programs that help keep our country safe, healthy, and informed is yet another example of Congressional Republicans putting their extremist agenda first and hardworking Americans last. Look no further than the Republican tax scam bill, which would rip health care from 16 million Americans and food from millions of hungry kids, all to finance tax breaks for the billionaire donor class.
     
    “It’s abundantly clear that House Republicans have no answers to address the challenges facing everyday Americans – they only offer more devastation. 
     
    “New Dems remain laser-focused on fighting back against House Republicans’ attacks on working people, killing their dangerous tax scam bill, and delivering real solutions for our constituents.”

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package.

    “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of seeing their hard-earned tax dollars funneled into radical pet projects overseas and politically biased media here at home. With the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, we aren’t just cutting spending—we are codifying the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) findings into law.

    “This bill locks in $9.4 billion in real savings and marks a monumental step toward restoring fiscal sanity, putting America First, and delivering on President Trump’s promise to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. House Republicans are committed to ending the era of bloated, woke government.

    “I’m optimistic this is the first of many rescissions packages to come this Congress, and I look forward to continuing to support this consequential effort.”

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025 Bay Area Congressional Delegation statement on CBP Activities at SFO Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in… Read More

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District)

    Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to Customs and Border Protection inexplicably detaining travelers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

    “The Trump Administration’s approach to immigration has been utterly chaotic, inhumane, and disruptive to communities across the nation. Last night’s detainment of two Palestinian travelers who flew into SFO with valid visas is yet another example of Trump’s needlessly cruel actions. These visitors arrived here at the invitation of Bay Area interfaith community leaders. They traveled all the way from the West Bank to share their stories and work toward peace.  

    We call upon Customs and Border Protection to immediately respond to Congressional inquiries and provide the justification behind these individuals’ continued detainment and threatened deportation scheduled for later this afternoon. By inexplicably revoking visas, Trump’s CBP is discrediting America’s reputation abroad and breeding further distrust of our immigration system.”  

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025 Rep. Mullin’s Statement on the Rescissions Act of 2025 Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of… Read More

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District)

    Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of living, House Republicans chose to go after Sesame Street instead of solving real problems.

    Let’s be clear: this isn’t about fiscal responsibility. This is about pushing a deeply unpopular, ideologically extreme agenda. From dismantling the bipartisan President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief—a program that has saved millions of lives—to defunding local PBS and rural radio stations that keep Americans safe and informed, this package is cruel and short-sighted.

    President Trump and his Republican allies continue to target the very programs that support our national security, public health, and democratic values. Rather than standing up for working families, they are codifying the chaos unleashed by an unelected billionaire. These cuts make America more vulnerable, more isolated, and less informed.

    House Republicans have once again chosen political stunts over serious leadership. I will keep fighting back against these attacks and stay focused on delivering for the American people—lowering costs, protecting critical services, and standing up for facts, science, and compassion.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Hawley, Durbin Bill Stopping Child Sex Abuse Materials

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo)

    Thursday, June 12, 2025

    Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) advanced their STOP CSAM Act unanimously through a Senate Judiciary Committee markup. The legislation would crack down on the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by allowing victims to sue companies that host it. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.,), Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have cosponsored the bill.

    “Almost two years ago, Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the victims of sexual exploitation on his platforms during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. But apologies aren’t enough; it’s time to hold Big Tech accountable. Protecting kids online means giving parents the right to sue companies that harbor predators and host their content. My bipartisan legislation would rightfully give CSAM victims their day in court,” said Senator Hawley.

    “This is a momentous step toward finally holding Big Tech accountable for harm it has caused kids and families. Big Tech’s pockets run deep, and social media companies are lobbying against any bill that would bolster accountability. Their influence is weakening. I’m proud to have worked with Democrats and Republicans alike to highlight the failures of Big Tech and draft commonsense proposals like ourSTOP CSAM Act to put kids’ safety first. This bill would finally pierce the broad immunity granted by Section 230 and open the courtroom to victims of online child sexual exploitation, as well as bolster protections and resources for survivors. Senator Hawley and I will continue pushing for Senate passage of this bill, and I look forward to the day it becomes law,” said Senator Durbin.

    The Senators originally introduced the legislation last Congress and garnered the votes to unanimously advance it through the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

    Senator Hawley has been a leading proponent of holding Big Tech accountable and protecting kids online. Last year, he questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the rampant child exploitation on his social media platforms, prompting him to stand up and apologize to the families of victims in the room.

    Read the full bill text here. 

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hawley Introduces Trump-Backed Legislation to Increase Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo)

    Thursday, June 12, 2025

    Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act, which would enact sentencing enhancements for individuals who burn the American flag in the course of committing a federal offense. Just this week, President Trump called on Congress to support Senator Hawley’s bill and send it to his desk. Senator Hawley is currently circulating the bill and inviting other Senators to join. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) are co-sponsoring the legislation. 

    “Committing a crime is not protected under the First Amendment. If you are putting people and property in danger and burning our flag in the process, you should serve extra time in prison,” said Senator Hawley. “I encourage all of my Republican colleagues to join President Trump in supporting this legislation. It’s time to restore law and order in America and demand our flag be treated with respect.”

    Rioters continue to escalate violence and set fires in major cities putting the public in danger, attacking federal buildings and destroying property. Their goal is violence—not speech, and these crimes are not protected behavior.

    The recent Los Angeles riots have featured a host of criminal activity—assaults on law enforcement, vandalism, theft, and more. Hundreds have been arrested. And during the commission of these crimes, many rioters have burned the American flag. This is arson masquerading as expression.
     
    If signed into law, the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act would:

    • Ensure that criminals who burn flags to further their criminal schemes serve an extra year in prison
    • Recognize the danger to people and property posed by criminals who burn flags while committing federal crimes

    Read the full bill text here.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders Statement on the Assault on Sen. Alex Padilla by Federal Agents

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders

    WASHINGTON, June 12 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after federal agents assaulted Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) at a press conference in Los Angeles this afternoon:

    The assault in California by federal agents against my colleague Sen. Alex Padilla was outrageous, and those responsible must be held accountable.  

    Tragically, what happened to Sen. Padilla today is becoming normal behavior for a Trump administration which is moving us toward authoritarianism.  

    Trump is attacking the judiciary. He is attacking the media. He is attacking law firms. He is attacking universities. He is attacking immigrants, the poor and workers in every corner of this country.   

    And today they handcuffed a senator from the largest state in the country.  

    The American people do not like petty tyrants.  We defeated King George in 1776.  We will defeat King Donald. 

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams

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

    Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams.

    “Throughout my time in Congress, I have stood firm in my support for the Lower Snake River Dams and the critical role they play in our region’s economy,” said Rep. Newhouse.  

    “Today’s action by President Trump reverses the efforts by the Biden administration and extreme environmental activists to remove the dams, which would have threatened the reliability of our power grid, raised energy prices, and decimated our ability to export grain to foreign markets. I want to thank the President for his decisive action to protect our dams, and I look forward to continuing to work with the administration for the benefit of the Fourth District.” 

    The Memorandum signed today revokes the Biden Administration’s “Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin” Memorandum. 

    This Memorandum directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to withdraw from agreements stemming from Biden’s misguided executive action, including the December 14, 2023, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) filed in connection with related litigation. 

    The specified agencies will coordinate with the Council on Environmental Quality to review and revise environmental review processes related to the matters in the MOU, save federal funds, and withdraw from the MOU. 

    See the full announcement here. 

    Background 

    During his tenure in Congress, Newhouse has led the charge in combating efforts to breach the four Lower Snake River dams.

    In March of this year, Newhouse led a coalition of lawmakers from the Pacific Northwest, backed by regional stakeholders, in introducing a package of legislation to protect the Lower Snake River dams and strengthen hydropower as a reliable, affordable source of base load energy.

    In January of this year, Newhouse and Senator Jim Risch of Idaho introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act to require the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the Lower Snake River dams remain operational and continue to support the region’s energy needs. 

    In October 2024, Newhouse criticized the Biden administration for wasting taxpayer dollars on more studies to find ways to replace the energy produced by the dams. 

    In June 2024, Newhouse opposed the Biden administration’s creation of a politically motivated Columbia River Taskforce, made up only of administration officials, to find ways to breach the dams.  

    In March 2024, Newhouse called out Secretary Jennifer Granholm in a hearing for refusing to acknowledge the long-term implications of the Columbia River Systems Operation Agreement are a de-facto breach of the Snake River Dams. 

    In December 2023, Newhouse slammed the Biden administration’s announcement of a package of actions and commitments in the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) mediation. 

    In September 2023, Newhouse led a letter to then-Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallary addressing the lack of public and stakeholder input throughout the mediation process of the four Lower Snake River dams. 

    In June 2023, Newhouse hosted the House Natural Resources Committee for a field hearing in Pasco, Washington on the importance of protecting the dams on the Snake River. 

    In August 2022, Newhouse held a rally with over 100 community members from the Tri-Cities in Howard Amon Park to show support for the Lower Snake River Dams. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raul Ruiz Speaks Out Against the Forceful Removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California)

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the forceful removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference:

    “The assault on Senator Padilla is part of a continuing pattern of authoritarian, dictatorial behavior.

    “[The authoritarian Trump Administration] goes into communities masked and in unmarked cars to disrupt restaurants and workplaces, to separate families, and people with no criminal backgrounds.

    “They call in the National Guard without the consent or authority of the Governor of California. They bring in unprepared Marines, who are not trained in civil de-escalation tactics, and they come armed with weapons.

    This is an outrage. This is authoritarian behavior spreading throughout the nation. It is a poison. It is a cancer. This has to end.

    “We need to stand up, every one of us, as Americans, against this authoritarian dictatorship. Because if it’s not us today, it’s going to be you tomorrow. It’s going to be your neighborhood next.

    “We are outraged at how they treated our Senator from California. Californians will stand with our Senator. I will stand with our Senator. We will fight until the very end, until this authoritarian regime is done and over.”

    Click here for Congressman Ruiz’s video in English and Spanish, summarizing the march on Senator Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson’s offices, led by Congressman Ruiz and House Democrats, demanding answers on what they are doing to protect Senator Alex Padilla.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley Slams Trump and Republican’s Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances

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

    GOP’s Big Ugly Bill Would Gut Food Assistance and Healthcare, Restrict Judiciary from Enforcing Court Orders and Holding Trump Administration Accountable

    “This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.”

    Video (YouTube)

    WASHINGTON – Today, in a House Oversight Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) condemned the Trump Administration’s lawless behavior—including their unlawful mass deportations and attacks on immigrant communities—and criticized Republicans’ efforts to undermine the judiciary’s authority to hold Administration officials accountable.

    Congresswoman Pressley highlighted how public interest lawsuits have successfully blocked much of Donald Trump’s harmful anti-immigrant agenda, and explained how Republicans’ big, ugly reconciliation bill would further dismantle checks and balances by restricting the judiciary from enforcing court orders against Trump officials.

    The Congresswoman also criticized Republicans for holding the hearing and dragging Democratic governors away from their states at a time when many governors are having to figure out how to stretch budgets and modify programs to keep their constituents fed and alive.

    A full transcript of the Congresswoman’s question line is available below and the video can be watched here.

    Transcript: Pressley Slams Trump’s Lawless Immigration Agenda and Republican Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances
    House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
    June 12, 2025

    REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you to our Democratic Governors for being here today. 

    This hearing is an utter and complete waste of your time. It is a waste of taxpayer dollars. 

    Republicans have called you here alleging that you are circumventing federal law. You are not. 

    But you know who is the poster child who is violating federal law daily? The current occupant of the Oval Office, Donald J. Trump. 

    To make matters worse, these hardworking governors had to leave their states to be here in a moment when their work is incredibly difficult. Because Donald J. Trump and his accomplices and co-conspirators, who by the way, Donald Trump doesn’t give a damn about your constituents.

    He doesn’t give a damn about you, he doesn’t even respect the seat you hold and Congress as a co-equal branch of government. 

    But Donald Trump and his accomplices, many of whom are in this room, are hell bent — what you your legacy to be — is that you’re tearing food away from our babies and medical care from our elders. 

    These Democratic Governors have to stand in the gap and figure out how to stretch budgets and modify programs to keep their constituents fed and alive.

    Constituents like this precious little soul that I wish I didn’t have to leave to come be here. Layla, who drew me this rainbow, a five-year-old who lives with a rare liver disease, had a successful liver transplant at Boston Medical Center. Thank God she is thriving today. But Layla will need immuno-suppressant drugs for the rest of her life that are paid for by Medicaid.

    And without Medicaid, well I shudder to think what might happen to Layla. But for sure her family would at least go bankrupt trying to do everything to keep their baby alive. 

    That’s what these governors, that’s the situation that they’ve been put in because your big a** ugly bill and if it comes to pass. 

    And they’re dealing with the fall out of this White House pulling federal grants recklessly. Grown men throwing temper tantrums.

    So again, let me be plain: The Trump Administration is breaking the law, not these Democratic governors. 

    Ms. Perryman, how many legal challenges is the Trump Administration currently facing? 

    MS. PERRYMAN: I believe there’s over 300 right now. 

    REP. PRESSLEY: And Ms. Perryman, can you explain how litigation like this has helped to shield and defend vulnerable communities?

    MS. PERRYMAN: Absolutely, without our courts upholding the rule of law and upholding the rights of people, right now there could be federal funds frozen across the country that would endanger things like Head Start and Meals on Wheels and community safety programs, including community safety programs that help prosecutors and help law enforcement in states and communities across the country. The Administration has terminated over $800 million in Office of Justice program grants that we are having to challenge in court, and the list goes on and on and on.

    REP. PRESSLEY: Thank you, Ms. Perryman. Thank you for your good work.

    That’s right: in case after case, the media might not want you to know, but we are winning.

    Trump tried to end birthright citizenship – blocked. 

    He tried to shut down asylum – blocked.

    He tried to defund cities – blocked.

    And because we are winning in court, Republicans are trying to change the rules to rig the system. 

    Tucked in the Big, Ugly bill that Republicans voted for is a provision– Section 70302 titled Restriction on Enforcement – that would restrict the judiciary from enforcing court orders and holding government officials accountable. 

    This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.

    Republicans, Ms. Perryman, pretend to care about law and order. But this provision is the exact opposite. 

    What message does this send to people who count on the courts to protect their rights? 

    MS. PERRYMAN: It suggests that the people that voted for the bill don’t want the American people protected, and that they don’t want them to access their courts and access the ability to protect their rights.

    REP. PRESSLEY: Don’t want the American people protected. That part. 

    Allegedly all in the name of law and order and safety. This is about nothing but power and control and abuse of power and terror, which makes everyone less safe.

    The shame and the sham of it all. I yield back

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  • MIL-OSI USA: CFTC Announces Additional Cost Savings From Office Leases

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is in the process of extending a lease at its current headquarters while buildout continues on its new offices. The one-year extension represents a 4.5 percent reduction in rental expenses, totaling nearly $1 million. This logical and fiscally responsible arrangement allows for staff to continue their work uninterrupted while the new facility is completed, in full compliance with the President’s executive orders, and avoids the excess costs, inefficiencies and inconveniences of moving multiple times. The CFTC has already saved nearly $340,000 by renegotiating its lease at its Chicago branch office.
    The CFTC’s new headquarters in an existing building in Southwest Washington is scheduled to come online in June 2026. The lease at the current headquarters in Northwest Washington expires on September 30, requiring a short-term solution. The CFTC was able to negotiate the one-year extension at the current facility at a meaningfully reduced rate. The lease at the new facility will be significantly reduced from the FY 2025 rate of over $21.37 million to just over $6 million.
    Here are additional details about the extension:
    The extension will not require additional funding from Congress

    The CFTC’s current rent expense is built into the existing budget. 

    Rental and payment line items in the FY 2026 budget request are unchanged from FY 2025 enacted levels.

    The extension is expected to result in savings of 4.5 percent compared with the lease expense in FY 2025.

    The CFTC considered various scenarios and determined that an extension was the most logical, efficient and responsible option. 

    The CFTC partnered with GSA in the search and acquisition process for the new HQ, including regarding contingencies in the event of delays in bringing the new HQ online.  

    While the CFTC has worked with GSA throughout the process, the CFTC negotiated directly with the lessor to extend the lease at the current HQ, as required by statute. This is consistent with decades of historical precedent and practice regarding the CFTC’s independent leasing authority and the terms of an MOU with GSA, which covers leases at new facilities, not existing leases. 

    While the CFTC and GSA had planned to use temporary space from another federal agency that was in GSA’s inventory after the expiration of the CFTC’s HQ lease in September 2025, the agreement for the CFTC’s temporary space was canceled by the other federal agency due to their mission needs. 

    Moving to a temporary space would have also cost millions to move staff and equipment to and from the temporary space as well as the setting up and decommissioning of that space.

    Teleworking during this time is not a viable option 

    The CFTC is committed to complying with President Trump’s return-to-office executive orders, just like other Americans who go to work every day without special treatment. 

    A teleworking posture would still require the CFTC to secure a physical space for its IT infrastructure and other critical services, which would require a lease and two moves, costing millions.

    The CFTC inspector general identified widespread and prolonged telework fraud during the CFTC’s post-COVID fully remote telework period of over four years. This has prompted an ongoing review of CFTC employee compliance with federal government laws and regulations regarding time and attendance to better safeguard American taxpayer dollars from waste and fraud by federal employees who have been collecting pay for time not actually worked. This ongoing review has identified additional instances of telework fraud and misuse of government property and paid official time. CFTC employees are the highest paid in the entire federal government, making nearly $250,000 per year on average.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Schmitt Announce Whistleblower Hotline for Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up Tips

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn

    Hotline Comes Ahead of Cornyn, Schmitt Co-Chairing Judiciary Committee Hearing on Cover-up

    U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today announced a whistleblower hotline for former White House staff and officials to come forward with any information regarding the cover-up of President Biden’s decline or insight into who was running the country while the President was sidelined:

    “I’m looking forward to next week’s hearing to discuss the important constitutional questions raised by the fact that we don’t know whose finger was on the nuclear button and who was responsible for war and peace given President Biden’s obvious cognitive decline,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This hotline provides an open line of communication for anyone who knows the facts about Biden’s mental acuity to come forward so we can once and for all get to the bottom of what may be one of the greatest political scandals in modern history.”

    Background:

    Sen. Cornyn is pushing to get answers on the alleged cover-up of former President Biden’s cognitive decline by the mainstream media, Biden family, and his inner circle, and he recently sent a letter to the Department of Justice calling for an investigation. Sen. Cornyn is co-leading an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025 alongside Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to investigate who was running the country during President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline while in office and the mainstream media’s subsequent cover-up.

    If you had interactions with President Biden where mental decline was evident and you wish to confidentially share your story, please contact the whistleblower hotline. To submit a tip, email bidentips@schmitt.senate.gov.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Moore Votes for HALT Fentanyl Act, Bill Headed to President’s Desk

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)

    Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed S. 331 – the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substances Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted “Yes” on the legislation.

    The House had previously passed a similar version of the bill, with Congressman Moore’s support, in February.

    “Fentanyl has claimed thousands of lives in West Virginia, and the crisis continues to present major challenges for officials on the ground,” said Congressman Moore. “The HALT Fentanyl Act will close a deadly loophole in existing law, and in turn, our justice system will be empowered to aggressively prosecute those who are responsible for poisoning our communities. I’m proud to have voted “Yes” today, and will continue to fight for policies that reduce overdose deaths and help those struggling with addiction.”

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Beyer Statement On Assault On Senator Padilla

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)


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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Amendment to Restore Rape Kits for Civilian Employees Overseas Passes Defense Committee Markup

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

    June 12, 2025

    Washington, D.C. –  Today Congresswoman Norma Torres announced that her crucial amendment ensuring access to rape kits for civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees stationed overseas has passed the Fiscal Year 26 Defense Appropriations Committee markup. This bipartisan, commonsense amendment restores medical support rescinded by a controversial March 2025 DOD policy change that stopped providing rape kits to many civilian personnel serving alongside U.S. military forces abroad.

    “Today, we take an important step to guarantee that every American serving overseas, whether in uniform or as a civilian, receives the care and support they deserve,” said Congresswoman Torres. “Our civilian employees—intelligence officers, law enforcement, nurses, teachers, cooks, and more—often serve in dangerous environments alongside our troops. There is no justification for turning our backs on them when they become victims of violent crime.”

    In March 2025, the Department of Defense reversed its policy, discontinuing rape kit services for many civilian employees in conflict zones such as Iraq and Syria. This decision has been met with strong opposition from veterans’ groups and service members who fear the impact on their colleagues and loved ones.

    “This amendment is about a fundamental promise: when Americans serve their country in dangerous places, their country has their back when they need us most,” Congresswoman Torres continued. “What do we tell the young intelligence analyst in Baghdad if she is assaulted and denied the medical care she needs? We can and must do better.”

    The amendment’s passage sends a clear message that America will not abandon those who serve, regardless of their role. It restores critical medical care for civilian personnel, reflecting the nation’s commitment to their safety and dignity.

    Congresswoman Torres urges her colleagues in the House to support the amendment in the full Defense Appropriations bill and reaffirm America’s unwavering support for all who serve overseas.

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Demands Accountability from ICE Following Unlawful Denial of Access and Use of Chemical Agents During Congressional Visit

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California)

    June 12, 2025

    Calling for Immediate Investigation into ICE’s Actions at Roybal Federal Building and Urges Reform of Detainee Information Systems

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres sent a formal letter to Director Todd Lyons of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raising serious concerns about the conduct of ICE personnel during a peaceful Congressional delegation oversight visit to the Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on June 7, 2025. The delegation, which included Members of Congress, legal counsel, staff, media, and immigrant rights advocates, was denied access to the facility despite legal protections guaranteeing such oversight.

    In her letter, Rep. Norma Torres highlights ICE’s false claim that over 1,000 protesters were present during the visit, a characterization she says was deliberately used to justify the unwarranted deployment of chemical agents against the peaceful delegation. The release of these agents caused harm to Congresswoman Torres, who required emergency medical attention and ongoing medication.

    Congresswoman Torres also condemns ICE’s unlawful obstruction of Congressional access, citing federal law (Section 527(a) of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024) that prohibits denial of entry to federal detention facilities by Members of Congress. She calls the refusal a serious breach of transparency and accountability.

    Additionally, the Congresswoman points to ICE’s failure to maintain accurate and timely updates to its Online Detainee Locator database, which has led to widespread confusion and emotional distress among families searching for detained loved ones.

    “Every day we are denied access to critical information, and DHS violates the law, is a danger to our democracy. Today at 3:08 pm, DHS responded to my request to conduct oversight at the Roybal facility by denying oversight access for the second time. As a Member of Congress and part of the Appropriations Committee overseeing federal funding, I demand a full investigation into the use of chemical agents against myself and others present on June 7, 2025, a formal explanation for the unlawful denial of access, and a comprehensive review of ICE’s communication and detainee information systems,” said Congresswoman Torres. “These actions have not only endangered lives but have broken the public’s trust and violated the law.”

    Congresswoman Torres is urging ICE to promptly address these serious issues and provide a detailed response.

    Full letter text

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    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Patton Unveils Second-Generation, US-Made, Commercial-Grade, FIPS-140 Ultra-Secure SIP Phone with Enhanced NG911 Compliance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Patton… Let’s Connect!

    GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patton—world leader and US manufacturer of secure telephony, UC, and networking gear—announces today the new Tone Commander TC7110 ultra-secure SIP phone is now available for pre-order.

    Tone Commander products are designed and manufactured in the USA, ensuring source-of-origin and supply-chain security.

    “The TC7110 combines security, flexibility, and ease-of-use in a modern SIP phone platform,” said Robert R. Patton, CEO of Patton. “This launch reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, U.S.-manufactured communications solutions to public and private sectors.”

    Innovation. Patton has incrementally innovated the original Tone Commander military-grade SIP-Phone. Enhancements to the commercial grade version include Gigabit, PoE, and fiber connectivity, modern E911 features sets, and updated security modules.

    Secure FIPS-140-2/3 Encryption. The TC7110 offers robust SIP support with TLS and SRTP encryption using FIPS-140-2/3 validated crypto modules. FIPS 140 is the U.S. standard that defines security requirements for hardware, software, and firmware that perform cryptographic functions. The standard is managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), overseen and validated by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP).

    Enhanced NG911. NG911 system enhancements include Specific Location Information Server (LIS) interactions via RFC 5985 (HTTP Enable Location Delivery HELD protocol), storing and relaying location by reference and location by value. The system includes geodetic coordinates (latitude, longitude, and ellipsoidal height) and E911 Gateway functions within the NG911 environment.

    E911 Compliance. The TC7110 supports legislated E911 standards including Kari’s Law for direct 911 calling and Ray Baum’s Act for specific location information. Additional E911 protocols supported include:

    • Automatic Location Information (ALI)
    • Automatic Number Identification (ANI)
    • Compliance with the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) regulations
    • RFC 5962 – Location Object represented in a SIP Header (PIDF-LO)

    Key Features of the TC7110 SIP Phone:

    • Security – TLS and SRTP encryption with FIPS-140-2/3 validated crypto and IPv4/IPv6 support.
    • Customizable Interface – Ten programmable, desi-less multifunction keys and 320×240 color display.
    • Cloud Orchestration – Automatically provision, manage, monitor, secure, alert, troubleshoot, analyze and optimize services using the Patton Cloud. Remotely and securely access and control phones, LANs, and over-the-top (OTT) services.
    • Flexible Power Options – Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and includes external power supply.

    For more information about the Tone Commander IP Phone TC7110, go to www.patton.com/tonecommander/tc7110/

    In related news, Patton recently announced the new Tone Commander TC7910 secure SIP Phone that offers three switched gigabit Ethernet ports.

    About Patton

    Patton is a world-renowned manufacturer of networking and communications technology, offering a wide range of solutions including VoIP, Ethernet extension, wireless, and fiber optic products. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, Patton has a strong global presence and a reputation for delivering reliable and innovative solutions to a diverse customer base.

    Let’s Connect!

    Media Contact: Glendon Flowers | +1 301 975 1000 | press@patton.com

    A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b0985b3b-de2a-47ba-9143-02e08eed2eab

    The MIL Network –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Pulse Announces a $13.5 Million Seismic Data License Sale and Provides Revenue Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the sale of a significant seismic data license, valued at $13.5 million.

    On a preliminary basis, second quarter revenue to date approximates $17.2 million, including the license announced today. This brings year-to-date total licensing revenue to $40.0 million, reflecting an increase of 66% compared to the last three years average annual revenue.

    “I am pleased to announce this seismic data license sale,” stated Neal Coleman, Pulse’s President and CEO. “The sale delivers a strong contribution to the Company’s financial performance, particularly in terms of EBITDA and shareholder free cash flow. Our favourable financial outlook is underpinned by the Company’s low-cost operating structure and strong EBITDA margin generation,” he added. “The Company’s year-to-date performance reflects the continued execution of our strategic vision and highlights the strength of our business model which continues to position us for sustained value creation for our stakeholders,” concluded Coleman.

    The Company’s regular quarterly dividend was increased by 17% in the first quarter of 2025. This increase brings the annualized dividend to $0.07 per share, representing an estimated annual distribution to shareholders of approximately $3.6 million, based on the 50,755,057 common shares currently outstanding. Year-to-date, the Company has declared and paid total dividends of $0.2325 per share, including two regular quarterly dividends and a special dividend of $0.20 per share. The total return of capital to shareholders through dividends paid to date in 2025 is $11.8 million.

    These figures are preliminary and have not yet been audited or reviewed by our auditors. The Company will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on July 22, 2025, after markets close.

    Pulse’s data library provides extensive seismic coverage critical for today’s data focused exploration and development companies throughout Western Canada. Significant quarterly and annual fluctuations in data sales are intrinsic to the seismic data library business. The Company remains focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet, a low-cost structure and providing excellent customer care.

    CORPORATE PROFILE

    Pulse is a market leader in the acquisition, marketing and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector. Pulse owns the largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 65,310 square kilometres of 3D seismic and 829,207 kilometres of 2D seismic. The library extensively covers the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin where most of Canada’s oil and natural gas exploration and development occur.

    For further information, please contact:

    Neal Coleman, President and CEO
    Or
    Pamela Wicks, VP Finance and CFO

    Tel.: 403-237-5559
    Toll-free: 1-877-460-5559
    E-mail: info@pulseseismic.com.
    Please visit our website at www.pulseseismic.com

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/4a06a1fb-e68e-4b74-8e2a-b3fd6b446110

    The MIL Network –

    June 13, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Banking: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements

    Source: – Press Release/Statement:

    Headline: STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements

    Ontario recognizes that onsite solar and storage, plus predictable procurements including wind and solar energy, are key to delivering reliable, affordable power to communities, farmers and businesses.  

    Toronto, June 12, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is encouraged to see Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and predictable procurement windows emphasized in Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), which was announced in a press conference today by Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, and Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries.

    According to the Ministry, the IEP, entitled “Energy for Generations,” aims to provide a coordinated, long-term approach to ensure Ontario has the energy it needs to power homes, businesses, and industry with abundant, reliable, clean, and affordable energy supply.

    CanREA worked with the government and its agencies to inform aspects of this plan, contributing our expertise to help shape the DER approach and procurement strategy.

    “The government’s continued commitment to competitive, transparent procurements—reaffirmed in the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP)—will drive low-cost clean energy investments that benefit Ontario ratepayers,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.

    CanREA has long advocated for consistent procurements, with open processes, as the most effective way for investors and developers to successfully build out the new wind, solar and energy storage projects needed to help meet growing demand in Ontario.

    “We are also encouraged that the IEP identifies the critical actions needed to fully leverage the significant potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) that bring energy and resilience to all regions in the province,” said Bellissimo.

    Specifically, the IEP indicates the intention to create a DER stream in the IESO’s Enabling Resources Program and to enable broader opportunities for DERs in IESO procurements and programs. The government also plans to review Ontario’s net metering framework and launch a Local Generation Program to create new pathways for DER providers.

    As a whole, the DER strategy clearly recognizes CanREA’s position that rooftop solar and batteries are ready to play a growing role in delivering reliable, affordable power to Ontario’s communities, farmers and businesses.

    “Going forward, CanREA is ready to help the government and its agencies execute key initiatives from the Integrated Energy Plan, and CanREA members will continue to invest in clean energy projects in this province through Ontario’s upcoming procurements and programs,” said Eric Muller, CanREA’s Ontario Director.

    PHOTO (from left to right): Minister Stephen Lecce (Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines), Leonard Kula (CanREA Vice President of Policy—Eastern Canada and Utility Affairs), Minister Sam Oosterhoff (Associate Minister of Energy Intensive Industries), at the announcement of Ontario’s new Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), “Energy for Generations,” in Toronto on June 12, 2025.

    Quotes

    “The government’s continued commitment to competitive, transparent procurements—reaffirmed in the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP)—will drive low-cost clean energy investments that benefit Ontario ratepayers. We are encouraged that the IEP identifies the critical actions needed to fully leverage the significant potential of distributed energy resources that bring energy and resilience to all regions in the province.”
    —Vittoria Bellissimo, President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

    “Going forward, CanREA is ready to help the government and its agencies execute key initiatives from the Integrated Energy Plan, and CanREA members will continue to invest in clean energy projects in this province through Ontario’s upcoming procurements and programs.”
    —Eric Muller, Ontario Director, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

    For media inquiries or interview opportunities, please contact: 

    Communications Canadian Renewable Energy Association communications@renewablesassociation.ca 

    About CanREA 

    The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.” Follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn here. Learn more at renewablesassociation.ca. 

    The post STATEMENT: Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan emphasizes DERs and procurements appeared first on Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    June 13, 2025
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