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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Al Green Honors Impeachment Warriors, Vows to Continue Efforts After Abrego Garcia’s Return

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

    (Washington, D.C.) — On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor honoring impeachment warriors. Congressman Green vows to continue impeachment efforts following Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return. 

    You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green’s speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here. The floor speech highlighted is also accessible on various social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Al Green Recognizes the Significant Battle Won by Impeachment Warriors

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

    (Kilmar Abrego Garcia Has Been Returned to the United States and May Get the Due Process Authoritarian President Trump Declared He Had No Constitutional Right To)

    (Houston, TX)—On Monday, June 9, 2025, Congressman Al Green recognized the battle won by litigators as well as by an impeachment movement driven by many organizations including but not limited to Free Speech for People, Women’s March, Mayday Movement, 14thNow, Citizens Impeachment, as well as his own articles of impeachment filed against President Donald Trump. The impeachment movement played a significant role in forcing an authoritarian President to respect due process of the law as well as return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States of America. These efforts forced the recognition of Abrego Garcia’s right to due process after a prolonged and unjust removal from the United States. These groups and many others, together with countless individuals, organized impeachment rallies, town halls, and grassroots campaigns that brought national attention to authoritarian President Trump’s numerous abuses of power. Abuses that are explicated in Impeachment Resolution 415, filed by Congressman Al Green, wherein authoritarian President Trump is charged with having gravely endangered the separation of powers within the government. Further, he threatened the integrity of the democratic system by condoning the undermining of the judicial independence of the federal judiciary, violating the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, denigrating federal judges, ignoring the separation of powers, condoning the flouting of orders of the United States federal courts (including orders of the United States Supreme Court) – all of which have caused the devolution of democracy within the United States of America into authoritarianism with himself as an authoritarian President. He thereby betrayed his trust as President to the manifest injury of the people of the United States. The filing of impeachment articles, coupled with organized and sustained efforts, served as a powerful deterrent similar to the Sword of Damocles. They constitute a sword of democracy hanging by a strand of constitutional power threatening his presidency.

    Congressman Al Green stated, “Our bold movement for impeachment was a powerful catalyst to help bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into the United States. It was more than a political stand, it was a moral imperative to fight to uphold our constitutional right to due process of the law. This victory serves as a testament to the collective action taken by dedicated American people to hold authoritarian President Donald John Trump accountable for his misdeeds and unconstitutional actions. Although we have won a battle, the war to impeach authoritarian President Trump is not over. We must have a vote to impeach the authoritarian to preserve and protect democracy.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Al Green Celebrates National Trails Day with the Houston Parks Board, Community Organizations, and Public Officials in Sharpstown Trail Ribbon Cutting

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

    (Houston, TX) — On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Congressman Al Green will celebrate National Trails Day with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Sharpstown Trail with the Houston Parks Board, Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ20, Southwest Management District, Sharpstown Civic Association, and public officials. This new 1.8-mile hike-and-bike pathway, spanning from Sands Point Drive to Beechnut Street, enhances local connectivity and encourages outdoor activities. This ribbon cutting will take place at 8600 S. Gessner Drive, Houston, Texas 77074 at 10:30 a.m. CT. 

    Congressman Al Green stated, “Trails are more than recreation, they are infrastructure for access and safety within our communities that link us to other communities. With the Houston Parks Board, we’re transforming underused green spaces into powerful connectors, linking residents to schools, jobs, and neighborhoods. We’re upgrading intersections with crosswalks, signage, greenery, and clean infrastructure to ensure every Houstonian can walk, bike, and connect safely. Every community deserves streets and trails that serve the people in our communities.” 

    Click here to watch the Facebook live stream of the event.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Federal Court Orders Michigan Man, California Man, and Two Nevada Companies to Pay Over $25 Million for Digital Asset Fraud

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a final default judgement against Mark Gillespie of Michigan, John Roche of California, My Big Coin Pay, Inc., and My Big Coin, Inc., both of Nevada. 
     
    The order requires Gillespie, My Big Coin Pay, Inc., My Big Coin, Inc., and Roche to pay, jointly and severally a $19,326,324 civil monetary penalty and $6,442,108 in restitution to defrauded victims in connection with their role in a digital asset fraud scheme. The order also imposes a permanent injunction against the defendants and bans them from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets; entering into any transactions involving commodity interests or digital asset commodities; and registering with the CFTC. 
     
    Case Background
     
    The default order finds from at least January 2014 through June 2017, Gillespie, My Big Coin Pay, Inc., My Big Coin, Inc., and Roche, together with co-defendant Randall Crater, one of the other co-defendants named in the CFTC’s amended complaint, operated a digital asset scheme in which they fraudulently offered the sale of a fully-functioning virtual currency, My Big Coin (MBC), a commodity in interstate commerce. The CFTC dismissed its enforcement action against named co-defendant Michael Kruger because of his death.
     
    The defendants obtained more than $6 million from at least 28 customers through fraudulent solicitations, including false and misleading claims and omissions about MBC’s value, usage, and trade status, and that MBC was backed by gold. Crater misappropriated virtually all the money solicited from customers, using those misappropriated funds wrongfully.
     
    The order resolves the claims against Gillespie, Roche, My Big Coin Pay, Inc., and My Big Coin, Inc., in the CFTC’s enforcement action. [See CFTC Press Release 7678-18] The court had previously entered a consent order resolving the CFTC’s claims against Crater, who is currently imprisoned for his role in the scheme. [See CFTC Press Release 9051-25]
     
    The CFTC cautions that orders requiring repayment of funds to victims may not result in the recovery of any money lost because the wrongdoers may not have sufficient funds or assets. The CFTC will continue to fight vigorously for the protection of customers and to ensure the wrongdoers are held accountable.
     
    Parallel Criminal Action
     
    On January 18, 2022, a grand jury returned an eight-count superseding indictment charging Crater with wire fraud, unlawful monetary transactions, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business based on the same conduct alleged in the CFTC’s amended complaint. [United States v. Randall Crater, No. 1:19-cr-10063-DJC (D. Mass. Jan. 18, 2022)).] Crater was found guilty of those charges on July 21, 2022, and was sentenced to 100 months in prison and ordered to pay $7,668,317.50 in restitution to defrauded customers and to forfeit $7,668,317.50, which represented the proceeds he received from his violations.
     
    The CFTC appreciates the assistance of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the FBI.
     
    Division of Enforcement staff responsible for this case are Traci Rodriguez, Daniel Ullman II, Chrystal Gonnella, Dmitriy Vilenskiy, Paul G. Hayeck, and former Division staff members Jonah E. McCarthy, Jason Mahoney, John Einstman, Hillary Van Tassel, Patricia Gomersall, and Kyong J. Koh.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Peters & Slotkin Advocate for Continued Investment at Selfridge to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) are advocating for continued investment at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to support basing of the recently announced 21 F-15EX fighters, as well as the 12 KC-46A tankers the senators helped secure in January 2024. In a letter sent to the bipartisan leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, the senators underscored the strategic and economic importance of Selfridge and requested the full funding necessary to prepare for these new missions.  

    “Selfridge Air National Guard Base is an essential and strategic location for northern border security and homeland defense. Selfridge is a joint military installation and home to many national security assets of the United States, including servicemembers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard,” wrote the senators. “Selfridge is also a pillar of both the local community in Macomb County and Michigan’s robust defense sector, supporting approximately 5,000 military and civilian jobs and generating an estimated $850 million in economic impact statewide.” 

    In the letter, the senators highlight improvements currently being made at Selfridge to properly outfit the base to receive the F-15EXs and KC-46As, including a $28 million investment secured by the Michigan congressional delegation to construct a new hangar capable of accommodating the new aircraft. However, additional funding is needed to ensure a seamless transition to the incoming aircraft.  

    The senators continued: “Given the incoming fighter and tanker missions and the importance of preparing Selfridge to continue to play a critical role in our national security, we respectfully request the full funding necessary for military construction to follow-through on the commitments made and fight to deliver federal investments at Selfridge.” 

    The full text of the letter can be found here.  

    Senators Peters and Slotkin have made supporting the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base a top priority. Prior to the F-15EX basing announcement in April, Peters and Slotkin sent a letter urging the Air Force to base a new fighter mission at Selfridge. Earlier this year, the senators introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to preserve the U.S. Air Force’s fighter force structure and support the recapitalization of Air National Guard fighter missions, including at Selfridge. In March, they also led a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and commemorate the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge since its inception. In January 2024, the senators helped announce that the U.S. Air Force selected Selfridge to host a new squadron of twelve KC-46A refueling tankers. This announcement came shortly after Peters led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Michigan delegation members, including Slotkin, in urging then-U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall to select Selfridge for a new squadron of these next-generation tankers, which will be deployed by the U.S. Air Force for at least the next 50 years.  

    To further strengthen Selfridge’s role in U.S. national and homeland security efforts, Peters established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Northern Border Mission Center last year. Peters secured $3 million last March to operate this Center at Selfridge, where it is collocated with current DHS components. The Center, which DHS has already stood up, will coordinate with state, local, and Tribal governments, and other key stakeholders, to ensure DHS and its operational components are able to fulfill their security mission at the Northern Border.     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: McConnell Opening Statement at SAC-D Hearing on FY 26 Budget Request for the Department of Defense

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, convened today’s hearing “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Defense”. Prepared text of his opening statement follows: 

    “Secretary Hegseth, General Caine, Ms. MacDonnell, welcome. My colleagues and I are looking forward to your candid testimony. 

    “There’s no doubt that the global threat environment demands from us an uncompromisingly lethal force. And your efforts over recent months to renew the Department’s focus on lethality – and your attention to the concerns of servicemembers at the tip of the spear – are worthwhile and appreciated. 

    “Of course, sustaining this shift requires a clear strategy and adequate investments in capabilities. So we’re looking forward to hearing, in detail: What, exactly, the Office of Management and Budget is requesting on behalf of the Department of Defense for the coming fiscal year…And whether this budget flows from a strategy or instead defines and limits a strategy. 

    “This hearing will be the first public demonstration of what we hope to be a productive relationship between the Subcommittee and the Department. In the past, this relationship has functioned best when it’s been based on timely and forthcoming communication. 

    “Last year, details from the Department and the services about their growing requirements informed the Subcommittee’s efforts to mark up a bill to provide the military with $18.8 billion in resources above President Biden’s FY25 request. But that didn’t become law. Regrettably, the CR we’re under right now was yet another missed opportunity that compounded the constraints facing the Department today. 

    “On this subcommittee, you’ll find plenty of support for the Department’s efforts to – for example – improve air and missile defense systems, grow the pipeline for unmanned technologies, modernize our nuclear triad, and expand shipbuilding capacity. But lumping reconciliation spending in with full-year appropriations risks conflating different objectives. Chairman Wicker and his House counterpart have pointed out already that even an important, one-time investment in military modernization is not a substitute for steady growth in the annual budget topline. In fact, it may well end up functioning as a shell-game to avoid making the most significant annual investments that we spent years urging the Biden Administration to make. 

    “I struggle to understand why the Administration would cut procurement funding in the base FY26 budget by $14.4B and move funding for programs that have strong bipartisan support to a simple-majority reconciliation bill. The FY26 annual request seems to do just this for Virginia class submarines, Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and B-21 bombers. Like with critical munitions, we should send the Services and industry a sustained demand signal by incorporating them into annual appropriations. 

    “If we’re really serious about making the sustained, long-term investments in our military, then let’s do more than a one-time injection of funding. If the Administration wants to request a trillion-dollar defense budget for FY26 and make a full-year investment in urgent priorities and new programs, they ought to do it. 

    “In the meantime, let’s not overstate the FY26 request. The Administration’s requested base defense budget is lower than fifteen of the last twenty annual requests…including President Biden’s request for FY25. In fact, FY26 extends your predecessors’ streak to five straight base budget requests that would fail to keep pace with inflation – let alone with the pacing threat of China. But say we do take reconciliation into account. Even then, this is hardly the largest funding request for the Department of Defense. 

    “In constant dollars, the FY26 Department of Defense budget request still falls short of the annual funding requests from FY08, FY09, FY10, and FY11. As a share of GDP, even including reconciliation, the FY26 request is still just around 3%. That’s not just half the level of the Reagan buildup that secured peace through strength… it’s even less than the 4.5% of GDP requested for defense under President Carter. 

    “Why should we expect our allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense if we’re investing barely half that share? The failure to spend more on defense is compounded by another dynamic. Every year, a greater share of the defense budget goes to cover costs other than modernizing and procuring new weapons and equipment for our fighting forces. 

    “Without additional resources, rising Personnel and Operations & Maintenance costs risk crowding out new capabilities. How we allocate taxpayer dollars is an expression of our political will. We can’t expect our adversaries to take American hard power seriously if we don’t put our money where our mouth is. But as I mentioned, we’re also interested in your articulation of the strategy that informs – or is informed by – the Administration’s budget. How does that strategy account for adversary alignment? How does it address not only the threat of conflict in the Indo-Pacific, but the reality of conflict and military threats to our interests in Europe and the Middle East? 

    “Most of us on this panel believe that Russia’s war in Ukraine, its alignment with the aims of other U.S. adversaries, and its eventual outcome are profoundly important to American interests and offer more than just a glimpse into the future of warfare. 

    “I’d like to hear your views on this conflict. Who is the aggressor? What are the stakes for America and the West? What is the return on investment of our assistance to Ukraine? I don’t see funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative in your budget request. Is it the Administration’s view that terminating security assistance to Ukraine will make lasting peace more or less likely? 

    “What lessons is the U.S. military learning from the conflict? How will the Department or industry continue to learn if we cut off our partnership with the world’s leading battlefield innovators? Why would Asian partners trust us if we abandon partners in Europe? What lessons are China, Iran, and North Korea learning? And how much more will they benefit if Russia prevails? 

    “I’d like to hear your views on the impact of war in Europe on other theaters. The Asian and Pacific allies you just met with recently are under no delusions about how unchecked Russian aggression influences the calculus of Xi Jinping. They understand that strategic alignment among adversaries is global. 

    “America must recognize, in turn, that the risk of simultaneous conflict on multiple fronts is real and growing. Your Undersecretary for Policy acknowledged this reality in his confirmation hearing this spring. But the capabilities America needs to prevail in such a conflict do not seem to be reflected in the request we’ve received from OMB. 

    “So, there’s a lot we need to cover today. We’ll invite you to make opening comments in just a moment. But first, I’ll recognize Ranking Member Coons.”

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Welch Introduces Bicameral Bill to Reinstate and Modernize Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit, Encourage Biking to Work 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that would reinstate and expand the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program’s non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.  
    “The perks of biking to work are tenfold–saving commuters money, providing health benefits, and helping reduce emissions. An increasing number of Vermonters have recognized those benefits, with the number of cycling commuters doubling in the Green Mountain State in the past decade. But there’s more that we can do to strengthen biking infrastructure to help more folks around the country enjoy the advantages of cycling to work,” said Senator Welch. “Our bicameral legislation will reinstate and modernize the bicycling tax benefit to encourage more commuters around the country to get to work by riding a bicycle.” 
    “Biking to work is good for our planet, our health, and our wallets,” said Senator Padilla. “The Bicycle Commuter Act would allow cyclists to take advantage of the same tax benefits that incentivize hardworking Americans to commute via public transit or carpool, while also helping keep our air clean and reduce congestion on our roads. It would also expand these commuter tax benefits to e-bikes, bikeshares, and certain scooters, further encouraging bike ridership and putting money back in the pockets of workers.” 
    “Cycling is efficient, low-cost, and low-impact on our roads and the environment — in other words, it’s good for you and it’s good for our planet. Encouraging people to bike to work just makes sense,” said Rep. Thompson, Co-Chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus. “I’m glad to work with Senators Welch and Padilla on this bicameral legislation restoring and modernizing bike commuters’ tax benefits.” 
    Cities and towns across America are investing in bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to create safer, greener, and more connected communities. In Vermont, nearly 6% of residents walk to work, ranking the Green Mountain State third-highest in the nation for its walk-to-work percentage. The amount of Chittenden County residents that bike to work has doubled since 2010, with the number of statewide cycling commuters in Vermont expected to increase as local trail associations spearhead initiatives that allow Vermonters to bike longer distances to work. According to recent studies, over 60% of Chittenden County residents would walk or bike to work more frequently if safety and accessibility improvements are made. 
    In 2009, Congress created the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program to encourage more workers to bike to their jobs by allowing employers to offer a non-taxable reimbursement of up to $20 per month for expenses related to bicycle commuting. However, employees who elected to participate in the program were forced to forfeit other commuter benefits, such as those provided for parking or transit. The non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit was suspended until 2026 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, eliminating this vital financial incentive for employees who bike to work.  
    The Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025 would modernize the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program to ensure cyclists can access pre-tax commuter benefits similar to those available for parking and public transit and allow recipients to claim the bicycle benefit in tandem with other commuter benefits. The bicameral legislation would also allow electric bicycles and bikeshare and scootershare services to be eligible for the benefit. 
    The Bicycle Commuter Act is supported by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT), League of American Bicyclists, North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association, PeopleForBikes, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Safe Routes Partnership, and Sierra Club. 
    “The reintroduction of the Bicycle Commuter Act is an important step toward building a more balanced, multimodal transportation system that supports healthier, more accessible commutes. By recognizing and incentivizing active transportation, Congress is helping to reduce congestion and improve quality of life for millions of commuters. ACT applauds Senator Welch and Representative Thompson’s leadership and commitment to a future where every journey can be a better one,” said David Straus, Executive Director, Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT).  
    “The League of American Bicyclists applauds Senator Peter Welch and Representative Mike Thompson for their efforts to put money back in commuters’ pockets by introducing the Bicycle Commuter Act,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director, League of American Bicyclists. “The Bicycle Commuter Act would give bike commuters the same tax benefit that drivers and transit riders already receive. Americans have the freedom to commute to work however we choose and we should all get the same tax benefits on our chosen commutes to work. By incentivizing bike commuting, Congress can help reduce traffic on the roads, give parity to our commuter tax system, and ensure everyone gets home safely.”    
    “We are thrilled to see the introduction of the Bicycle Commuter Act, which would include bikeshare and scootershare among the transportation-related benefits that employers can provide,” said Sam Herr, Executive Director, North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association. “We thank Senator Welch and Representative Thompson for their leadership on this important legislation that helps to support employee travel choices and options.” 
    “Americans deserve the choice to pick which way they want to get to work, and bike commuting saves money and gives access to jobs,” said Jenn Dice, President and CEO, PeopleForBikes. “The Bicycle Commuter Act expands choices and opportunities for everyone by giving people who commute by bike the same tax benefits that car and transit commuters already enjoy. More people are using bikes to get to work, which brings significant economic and health benefits to local communities.” 
    “We applaud and thank Senator Welch for his sponsorship of this important legislation to restore bicycle commuter benefits, demonstrating, alongside his longstanding support of the Recreational Trails Program, the importance of bicycling as a way for people across the country to get around their communities,” said Kevin Mills, Vice President for Policy, Rails to Trails Conservancy. “His leadership will bring meaningful financial benefit to those who commute by bike and have negligible impact on the tax revenue stream to the federal government.” 
    “Safe Routes Partnership applauds Senator Welch’s leadership in introducing the Bicycle Commuter Act. Any action that incentivizes people to get around via active transportation—like biking—helps build healthier, safer, and more connected communities. This legislation is an important step toward making it easier for more people to choose biking as a safe and convenient way to get to work,” said Marisa Jones, Managing Director, Safe Routes Partnership. 
    “While many employees enjoy a commuter tax benefit for parking and transit, this does not extend to biking. The Sierra Club is proud to support this legislation that would incentivize biking and help improve our health, curb pollution, and reduce dependency on cars,” said Katherine García, Clean Transportation for All Director, Sierra Club. 
    Learn more about the Bicycle Commuter Act. 
    Read and download the full text of the bill. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government Provides Additional $500 in Financial Assistance to Northern Residents Displaced by Wildfires

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on June 11, 2025

    Due to wildfires affecting communities across Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe announced today that the Government of Saskatchewan will be providing emergency funds to those displaced due to ongoing emergency. All residents over the age of 18, that reside in communities that have been evacuated will receive $500 in financial assistance.

    “Our government recognizes the impact of wildfires on these residents,” Moe said. “These funds will help support families throughout these evacuations and as they return to their home communities.”

    The funds will be issued directly to communities as a grant from the provincial government. Funds will be disbursed by community leadership to affected residents over the age of 18. Those residents are eligible for $500. This is in addition to the increased financial assistance for evacuees announced on June 7th, 2025, provided to evacuees who have registered with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). More information on this funding can be found here.

    The Government of Saskatchewan has provided $15 million to the Canadian Red Cross to help Saskatchewan residents who have been displaced from their homes, as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province.

    If you are from an evacuated community and looking for information or support, please contact the Canadian Red Cross 1-800-863-6582 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

    For evacuees who have registered the SPSA’s Emergency and Community Support (ECS) program, please call the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency 1-855-559-5502 to seek information or supports.

    The latest information as well as wildfire mapping can be found at https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/emergencies-and-response/active-incidents.

    The SPSA continues to provide daily updates on the current wildfire situation to ensure that Saskatchewan residents are provided with the most up to date information.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads House Introduction of Legislation to Posthumously Bestow Congressional Gold Medal Honor to Charles B. Rangel

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

    WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Democratic leaders, has introduced legislation to posthumously award the esteemed Congressional Gold Medal to former Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represented New York’s 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 50 years, which included a Chairmanship tenure on the influential Ways and Means Committee and countless legislative achievements.  

    Among congressional support, the following Members have signed on as original cosponsors of the legislation: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Congressman Ritchie Torres, and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal.

    “Congressman Charles B. Rangel served our nation with distinction and honor, fighting for the American people and delivering for the constituencies of Harlem, El Barrio, Upper Manhattan, and the Northwest Bronx, which he represented in Congress for nearly 50 years,” said Congressman Espaillat. “A renowned feat, impactful in his service and commitment to our nation and dedication to all whose lives he touched along the way. It is with gratitude and a tremendous level of respect that I introduce this legislation with the support of my U.S. Senate and House colleagues to recognize the extraordinary life and legacy of Congressman Rangel, the Lion of Lenox Avenue, forever enshrining his indelible mark on American policy and our nation’s history.”  

    “Charlie Rangel was a giant — a force of nature who helped shape the soul of New York, the heart of Harlem, and the conscience of the Congress. From the battlefields of Korea, to the halls of Capitol Hill, where he became one of the most influential voices for justice, equality, and opportunity, Charlie never stopped fighting for those too often left out, looked over and left behind. A founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and a longtime leader of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Charlie Rangel made history not for its own sake, but to open the doors of power and opportunity to others. He gave voice to the voiceless and power to the powerless, and his beloved Harlem — and our entire nation — are better for his service. I was proud to serve with Congressman Rangel for my 18 years in the House and to call him a friend for many more; so it is a privilege to introduce legislation to award him the Congressional Gold Medal to honor his legacy and to inspire future generations of leaders,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. 

    “Charles Rangel was a true New Yorker and a beloved son of Harlem, who earned his recognition as ‘the Lion of Lenox Ave,’ through a lifetime of tireless service to the community he held so close to his heart,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. This devoted public servant was a mentor to many and a friend to many more, and I’ll always consider it one of the great blessings of my life to have called him both. As a decorated war hero, founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, and leader within Congress for decades, Charlie’s legacy is absolute and undeniable. And it deserves to be celebrated. I can think of no man more deserving of a Congressional Gold Medal, and I am proud to join this effort to ensure his name is forever tied to Congress’ highest honorific.” 

    “Congressman Charles Rangel embodied the true spirit of uplifting one’s community,” said Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. “Known as the ‘Lion of Lenox Avenue,’ he proudly represented the people of Harlem with unparalleled passion. He was a fierce advocate for justice and equity, consistently using his platform to uplift those whose voices too often went unheard. He authored more landmark legislation than anyone in Congress. He continuously broke barriers as a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and serving as the first Black Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Through the creation of the historic Rangel Fellows Program at the U.S. Department of State, he helped pave the way for a more diverse and inclusive Foreign Service. Most importantly to me, he was a mentor and dear friend who will be greatly missed. His legacy will certainly inspire generations of leaders to come.” 

    “Charlie Rangel was a lion of Harlem, a legend of Congress, and a proud son of New York. He spent nearly five decades in the House lifting up the voices of those too often unheard. His leadership in civil rights and public service left an indelible mark on our city and our country. I’m proud to support the effort to honor his towering legacy with a Congressional Gold Medal, a fitting tribute to a life of extraordinary service,” Congressman Ritchie Torres.

    “Charlie Rangel will be remembered as a brilliant legislator and a devoted public servant who spent his life fighting for fairness and justice,” said Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal. “Whether it was his decorated service in Korea or his trailblazing ascent and tenure as a Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he was a steward of change who redefined what was possible for millions of Americans. His impact and legacy on the development of landmark legislation, most notably, the Affordable Care Act, speak louder than any award ever could, but there is no one more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal.”

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    Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fifth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 119th Congress. He is Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/. 

    Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Powering Data: NREL Partner Forum Puts Everything on the Table

    Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory

    NREL Announces Chip-to-Grid Consortium, Invites Collab Around Energy-Data Integration

    Andrea Watson, associate laboratory director for Innovation, Partnering, and Outreach at NREL, introduces the 2025 NREL Partner Forum. Photo by Agata Bogucka, NREL

    Over the past decade, energy demand from U.S. data centers has tripled—doubling in just the last two years. And the growth is not slowing down.

    Utilities are wondering where to add generation. Meanwhile, companies queue for that power. Governments are deciding what to permit, and residents are voicing their priorities. Rarely are they all in the same room, but for a productive two days, more than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colorado, at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to strategize powering data centers during the 2025 NREL Partner Forum.

    For an issue that is fundamentally about connections—connecting data centers to the grid and connecting people to each other—NREL was a natural place to collaborate. In the shadow of full-scale grid assets, and next to an eminently efficient data center that supplies leading artificial intelligence (AI) research, attendees worked through the details of data and power systems.

    “That’s the magic of the Partner Forum,” said Andrea Watson, associate laboratory director for Innovation, Partnering, and Outreach at NREL. “We know we can do so much more together than on our own, so we host events like Partner Forum to facilitate better engagement with stakeholders and to develop better solutions for everyone. It’s how we drive NREL’s research impact.”

    Yes, More Power. And Different Power.

    “We are just getting warmed up,” keynote speaker Dean Nelson said, after showing numbers that prove the recent climb in data center capacity. Nelson’s career followed that same trajectory, and his insight helped frame both the big picture and the finer points.

    “We have to do this the right way, to balance the social, economic, ecological, and community preference. Like a Rubik’s Cube,” Nelson said.

    Dean Nelson, CEO of Cato Digital and Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons, keynotes the NREL Partner Forum. Image by Agata Bogucka, NREL

    He ran through many of the major topics—like flexibility (“data centers must become active grid participants”), siting (“not moving power to data center, but data center to power”), and community approval (“master planning has to be with the communities”)—including one that resurfaced several times later: “Data centers create a giant amount of instantaneous demand.”

    “It’s like starting an engine a thousand times in a second,” Nelson remarked. “That’s why NREL is so important: Data centers can stabilize or destabilize the grid, and we have to know how.”

    Recent breakthroughs in chip design have packed more power consumption into the same-sized server rack, which means large and fast swings in electrical load. For the grid planners in the room, this was the crux of the problem.

    How To Connect Petaflops and Gigawatts

    When dealing with loads that are “the equivalent of bringing cities to the grid”—as Mason Emnett, senior vice president of Constellation Energy put it—competitive jostling for new generation might not work anymore.

    “What keeps me up at night is infighting over pieces of the pie, even though the pie is big enough,” Emnett said, responding to a panel prompt. “It creates friction in the regulatory space, instead of collaboration.”

    This map layers U.S. data infrastructure alongside power infrastructure to help visualize the overlap and simplify co-system planning. Perhaps with a holistic, nation-to-local perspective, there is enough of the “pie” to go around. Image by Billy Roberts, NREL

    Taking the whole-nation view, power transmission exists along certain corridors, as do data centers. If utilities, regulators, companies, and communities can collaborate, perhaps there is enough “pie,” including generation sources such as natural gas, solar and storage, hydrogen fuel, and in the case of Constellation’s planned restart of Three Mile Island, nuclear.

    Attendees bounced through many options to bring more power online and to better use the power that already exists.

    “There is no silver bullet,” emphasized Prasanna Joshi, vice president of low-carbon solutions technology at ExxonMobil. “We look at all solutions—carbon capture, natural gas generation, hydrogen-powered turbines. But equally important is software: using that chip more efficiently.”

    “Why not think about new market structures to incentivize large rotating machines?” asked a panelist from Idaho National Laboratory, in reference to the extra grid services that nuclear and other inertial plants provide but are uncompensated for.

    “Systems are in place to unlock grid flexibility, but the markets are not,” another agreed.

    “We need some form of battery to support that large on-off ramp of power,” added a panelist from an engineering firm.

    “Power electronics are the only way to overcome stability issues,” agreed another.

    Naturally, talk of more generation gave way to talk of local politics and whether people will accept any of this.

    Transmission Lines Over Vineyards

    A new power plant in the neighborhood is not on most residents’ wish list, and plenty of energy projects have met their fate at the picket line. But maybe people would play ball if they were on the pitch to start.

    “People want to make sure they’re benefiting at least as much as it’s costing them,” remarked Sherry Stout, laboratory program manager for NREL’s State, Local, and Tribal activities.

    Stout, who works closely with Tribes, reminded the forum that communities want to be part of the conversation. To get projects passed, everyone must be at the negotiation table.

    “You have to intentionally bring detractors,” Stout said. “The more you sideline, the more you might bring out a grassroots rejection.”

    Panelists discussed ideas like local incentive packages, such as development of a STEM workforce center to train for incoming jobs or diverting waste heat toward community buildings at no cost.

    Marc Aveni, assistant director with Loudoun County Virginia’s, Department of General Services, speaks about key considerations for optimal placement of new data centers at NREL’s Partner Forum. Image by Agata Bogucka, NREL

    In Loudoun County, Virginia, data center expansion caught the community off guard but resulted in a booming tax base. Loudoun’s Assistant Director of General Services Marc Aveni joined a panel to add the “local county employee” perspective.

    “It’s been a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve seen lots of positive revenues, but we didn’t have a good handle on energy and natural resource requirements. It presented a lot of challenges at the local government level,” Aveni explained.

    “We’re very happy to be partnering with NREL to work through our challenges,” Aveni said.

    Chip-to-Grid

    Like Loudon County, NREL has partnered with many, if not all, of the attendees, often helping partners evaluate pivotal energy investments. In the spirit of the forum, NREL Partnership Development Manager Bill Livingood announced an evolution of NREL capabilities: Chip-to-Grid.

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    Chip-to-Grid is a planned initiative aimed at creating a more seamless and integrated approach to data center development and “to address the problems that one stakeholder alone can’t solve,” Livingood said, like problems of interoperability and especially end-to-end utility to data center compatibility.

    Livingood presented Chip-to-Grid alongside Kent Crawford, director of engineering at Schneider Electric, which supports creating the consortium.

    “It takes us all,” Crawford reiterated. “None of this works unless it’s an interoperable system. We’ve got to go faster than faster, which means bringing together all the players.”

    This builds on NREL’s renowned Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems (ARIES) platform, as well as NREL’s work in projects like ARPA-E COOLERCHIPS. Forum attendees later toured NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Facility to appreciate the globally unique research capacity that makes endeavors like Chip-to-Grid feasible.

    Emerging Innovations With Appeal

    On day two, industry partners and investors alike heard about emerging technology ventures. Four startups, selected by NREL’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, showcased how their technologies could transform the energy performance of data centers.

    Palanquin Power, a participant in NREL’s West Gate program, is rethinking rack-level power conversion with a DC-direct-to-server approach. Lucidean’s CEO introduced the company’s custom photonic chip that enables direct fiber optic networking with greater efficiency. Flexnode pitched modular, rapidly deployable data centers tailored for compute-intensive AI workloads. And Flux XII shared its vision for transforming intermittent energy sources into reliable baseload power using low-cost, long-duration storage.

    From optical switches to power electronics to flow batteries, the technical topics ran deep. But the predominant themes were never lost: collaborate to add new generation, innovate to advance chips and energy, and evaluate solutions collectively supported by NREL’s resources and expertise.

    Decide How To Power Data With NREL

    From decision support to whole-system analysis to real-power demonstrations, NREL is a leading institution for energy integration. It is where crosstalk occurs for industry, utilities, and governments and where solutions can move from concept to implementation.

    “Getting technology into the marketplace is in our DNA,” NREL Director Martin Keller said. “Our power is bringing everyone together to move this forward as fast as possible.”

    Learn more about partnering with NREL.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE-led investigation leads to repeat offender’s guilty plea for possessing child sexual abuse material

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man admitted to possessing images of child sexual abuse material following an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations.

    John Mangan, 78, of Lanoka Harbor, pleaded guilty June 10 to an information charging him with one count of possession of child pornography at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Trenton.

    “Mangan is a prior convicted sex offender with depraved desires that fuel the hideous market of online child sexual exploitation and abuse ICE Homeland Security Investigations vows to dismantle,” said ICE HSI Newark Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel. “The success in this investigation is the tips we received led to the justice that will now be served on behalf of all the innocent minors who are targeted by these disturbed predators. Anytime a person suspects that someone is exploiting or abusing a child, they should notify law enforcement authorities as soon as possible.”

    According to the investigation, on Oct. 29, 2024, ICE HSI special agents executed a search warrant at Mangan’s residence in Lanoka Harbor and discovered an electronic device containing over 250 images of children being sexually abused. Mangan was previously convicted of sexual offenses involving minors, including a New Jersey conviction for sexual assault against a minor for conduct that occurred while Mangan was a school principal, and a prior federal conviction for possession of child pornography.

    The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Lacey Township Police Department assisted HSI Newark in the investigation.

    Because Mangan has been previously convicted of certain qualifying offenses, the count of possession of child pornography carries an enhanced mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 21.

    HSI is at the forefront of the U.S. government’s efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse through its investigations, victim assistance programs, intelligence and analysis, policy development, and training and awareness programs.

    For any child, parent, guardian of New Jersey, searching for resources and information on how to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation, go to Know2Protect.gov. If you suspect a child might be a victim, please call the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423).

    Know2Protect is a national public awareness campaign from the Department of Homeland Security. K2P’s aim is to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults, and policymakers to prevent, combat, and report online child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information, please visit our YouTube playlists at Know2Protect Campaign PSA Playlist and Know2Protect Digital Safety Series Playlist on the DHS main channel. Additional resources are available at Know2Protect.gov, Instagram, Facebook and X.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Urges Immediate Action by Meta to Prevent Investment Scam Advertisements on its Platforms

    Source: US State of California

    Meta must do better to protect consumers from financial harm 

    OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general, today sent a letter to Meta expressing deep concern regarding a flurry of investment scam advertisements (ads) running on its platforms — including Facebook newsfeeds. These investment scam ads threaten the pockets of consumers nationwide and Meta’s existing systems have been shown to be insufficient to address the problem. In response to this concerning trend, the attorneys general ask Meta to take immediate action to improve its capabilities to detect and respond to these ads.

    “It’s alarming to see how easy investment scam ads — which have cost some consumers their life savings — can be created and disseminated on Meta platforms. This growing trend, combined with Meta’s inadequate method of identifying these ads and its significant delay in removing them, makes this a recipe for disaster,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Today, I urge Meta to prioritize the safety of its users against investment scam ads — Meta can and must do right by the millions of people that use its platforms.” 

    Investment scam ads running on Meta’s platforms deceive consumers with images of well-known investors. Upon clicking on the ads, users are prompted to download WhatsApp and become members of groups that are not in fact sponsored or affiliated with the investors identified in the ads.  They are then targeted in an illegal investment scheme, commonly known as a “pump and dump” scheme. As part of the scheme, scammers encourage users to invest in penny stocks, thus inflating or pumping up the stock price. Then the scammers quickly sell the stocks — leaving the users holding worthless stock that they can no longer sell to recover their losses. In some cases, these scams have resulted in users losing their life savings. The impact on victims is devastating, leading not only immense financial losses, but also significant psychological and social consequences. 

    In the letter, the attorneys general urge Meta to adopt protocols to properly tackle this pervasive issue — or otherwise ban all investment ads on its platforms. Although Meta uses a combination of automated systems and occasional human review to try to detect, block, and remove these advertisements, these systems do not work and allow vast numbers of scam ads to get through to publication.  

    The letter sent today highlights the latest way Meta fails to protect its users against harmful content. In 2023, Attorney General Bonta, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, sued Meta for its role in designing and deploying harmful features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children and teens to their mental and physical detriment. This lawsuit remains ongoing. Last year, Attorney General Bonta sent a letter to Meta expressing concern regarding the increase in account takeovers and lockouts on Facebook and Instagram and the inadequacy of the company’s response to prevent and address consumer harm from these takeovers.  

    In sending today’s letter to Meta, Attorney General Bonta joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washinton, West Virginia, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

    A copy of the letter can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department and FTC to Host Listening Sessions on Lowering Americans’ Drug Prices Through Competition

    Source: US State of California

    Sessions to Discuss Generic and Biosimilar Availability, Prescription Drug Formularies and Benefits, and Regulatory Barriers

    As part of implementing President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14273, Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, along with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, will jointly host listening sessions to discuss ways to make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans by promoting competition. The three listening sessions will occur under the direction of Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater and FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson.

    The listening sessions will focus on improving the affordability of pharmaceuticals by increasing generic and biosimilar availability and promoting competition through drug formularies and benefits. The sessions, which will feature remarks by practitioners and scholars, will cover anticompetitive practices as well as eliminating regulatory barriers and rent seeking. The listening sessions will inform the FTC and DOJ’s joint report on combatting anticompetitive practices in pharmaceutical markets, as mandated by President Trump’s Executive Order.

    The dates for the sessions are as follows:

    • Monday, June 30 at 2 p.m. ET – Anticompetitive Conduct by Pharmaceutical Companies Impeding Generic or Biosimilar Competition

    • Thursday, July 24 at 2 p.m. ET – Formulary and Benefit Practices and Regulatory Abuse Impacting Drug Competition

    • Monday, August 4 at 2 p.m. ET – Turning Insights into Action to Reduce Drug Prices

    The listening sessions will be streamed on the FTC and DOJ websites, with videos and transcripts posted after the events. Additional information will be posted to the event page to each session. 

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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  • MIL-OSI: Lánasjóður sveitarfélaga – Niðurstaða úr skuldabréfaútboði

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Lánasjóður sveitarfélaga var með skuldabréfaútboð í flokkunum LSS 39 0303 og LSS151155 þann 11. júní 2025. Uppgjör viðskipta fer fram 16. júní 2025.

    Alls bárust tilboð í LSS 39 0303 að nafnvirði ISK 1.980.000.000 á bilinu 3,84% – 3,9%. Ákveðið var að taka tilboðum að nafnvirði ISK 800.000.000 á ávöxtunarkröfunni 3,84%. Útistandandi fyrir voru ISK 37.962.600.000 að meðtöldum eigin bréfum Lánasjóðsins vegna viðskiptavaktar (ISK 500.000.000). Heildarstærð flokksins er nú ISK 38.762.600.000.

    Alls bárust tilboð í LSS151155 að nafnvirði ISK 400.000.000 á bilinu 3,61% – 3,63%. Ákveðið var að taka tilboðum að nafnvirði ISK 400.000.000 á ávöxtunarkröfunni 3,63%. Útistandandi fyrir voru ISK 35.285.000.000 að meðtöldum eigin bréfum Lánasjóðsins vegna viðskiptavaktar (ISK 440.000.000). Heildarstærð flokksins er nú ISK 35.685.000.000.

    Nánari upplýsingar veitir Óttar Guðjónsson, framkvæmdastjóri, ottar@lanasjodur.is / s. 515 4949

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pocan Invites DOD to Witness F-35 Noise Pollution in Madison

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark Pocan (2nd District of Wisconsin)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Patrick O’Brien, the Director of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) at the Department of Defense inviting him to witness the noise pollution caused by the F-35s at Truax Field after the OLDCC rejected an $18 million noise mitigation grant application. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs submitted an application to help residents in east Madison, who are affected by elevated noise levels, access funding assistance to mitigate the noise from the jets. 

    “I write to you today to express my disappointment regarding your recent decision to deny the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs’ application for noise mitigation funding through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, and to invite you or other officials from your office to visit Madison to hear directly from residents who could have benefitted from this funding and explain your decision to them personally,” Pocan wrote. 

    “In Fiscal Year 2021, my office worked to ensure $50 million was appropriated for the Noise Mitigation Community Partnership Program to ensure that affected residents in east Madison could receive some assistance to make necessary modifications to their homes to dampen the noise and improve their quality of life,” Pocan continued. “Therefore, I was deeply disappointed by the recent announcement that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs’ application for noise mitigation funding was denied.”

    “Given the direct effect this has had on my constituents, I request a detailed explanation to my office regarding the decision to deny this grant application, and additionally request that you send an official to visit Madison to meet with residents who have been affected by elevated noise levels and provide an explanation of your decision directly to them,” Pocan concluded. “A site visit would provide an invaluable opportunity not only to witness firsthand the impact of noise pollution in the area and hear from residents who are living with it daily, but also to help facilitate a collaborative discussion around potential solutions and future funding opportunities.”

    A full copy of the letter can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Barragán, Rep. Gomez, Sen. Schiff Lead Bicameral Effort Demanding President Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

    For Immediate Release

    Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov

    Date: June 11, 2025

    Rep. Barragán, Rep. Gomez, Sen. Schiff Lead Bicameral Effort Demanding President Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA

    Lawmakers say Trump’s deployment of troops is plainly unlawful and violates constitutional limits

    WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and 39 other California Delegation Representatives are demanding President Donald Trump immediately withdraw the National Guard and U.S. Marines from Los Angeles, California. In a bicameral letter sent yesterday, the lawmakers condemn the deployments as an unlawful overreach that bypassed state and local authority and urge the immediate withdrawal of the National Guard and Marines.

    “We are writing to express grave concern regarding the deployment of the National Guard and the activation of 700 Marines to Los Angeles. These actions were taken without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom and over the objections of local law enforcement. It constitutes a clear violation of constitutional principles and law, and a grave overreach of executive authority,” wrote the lawmakers.

    “This deployment does not appear to be motivated by any public safety emergency that could not be dealt with successfully by local authorities. Instead, it coincides with a broader federal enforcement escalation involving mass ICE raids, militarized immigration tactics, and the use of tear gas and riot control methods in civilian areas. These actions undermine civil liberties, destabilize communities, erode public trust in government institutions, and violate the law,” continued the lawmakers.

    On June 7 and June 9, Rep. Jimmy Gomez was illegally denied access to the Roybal Federal Building, where ICE is reportedly detaining migrant families—including moms and kids—under inhumane conditions. Rep. Gomez called for a formal DHS investigation and submitted a written inquiry demanding answers and accountability from Secretary Kristi Noem. As protests erupted in Los Angeles in response to the raids and detentions, the Trump administration escalated the situation by authorizing the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines—without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom and over the objections of local elected and community leaders. They argue the legal authority Trump cited doesn’t apply—making the deployment plainly unlawful.

    “As federal officials we must prioritize de-escalation and adherence to the constitutional principles that govern the balance of power between federal and state and local governments. For these reasons, we urge you to immediately withdraw the National Guard and U.S. Marines from Los Angeles and to refrain from further deployments of any military personnel in circumstances that violate constitutional boundaries and escalate domestic tensions,” concluded the lawmakers.

    In addition to Representative Barragán, Representative Gomez, and Senator Schiff, the bicameral letter was signed by Representatives Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Ami Bera (CA-6), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Judy Chu (CA-28), Gilbert Cisneros Jr. (CA-31), Lou Correa (CA-46), Jim Costa (CA-21), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Laura Friedman (CA-30), John Garamendi (CA-8), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Jared Huffman (CA-2), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Doris Matsui (CA-7), Dave Min (CA-47), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Scott Peters (CA-50), Luz Rivas (CA-29), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Mark Takano (CA-39), Mike Thompson (CA-4), Norma Torres (CA-35), Derek Tran (CA-45), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Maxine Waters (CA-43), and George Whitesides (CA-27).

    You can read the full letter HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SWALWELL INTRODUCES BICAMERAL BILL TO REPEAL THE GUN INDUSTRY’S LEGAL LIABILITY SHIELD

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15)

    Legislation would give victims of gun violence their day in court & enable them to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence

    Legislation would give victims of gun violence their day in 

    court & enable them to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence

    Video of a virtual press conference announcing 

    the bill is available here

     

    [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During the first week of Gun Violence Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Dwight Evans (D-PA), and Mike Thompson (D-CA) led a group of 81 Members of Congress in introducing the bicameral Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, legislation to ensure that victims of gun violence have their day in court and that negligent gun companies and gun sellers are not shielded from liability when they disregard public safety. The bill would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), passed by Congress in 2005, which gives the gun industry a unique and unjustifiable legal liability shield that protects gun manufacturers from lawsuits.  

    Blumenthal, Swalwell, Schiff, Murphy, Evans, and Thompson announced the legislation this week during a virtual press conference joined by leading gun violence prevention advocates: Kris Brown, President of Brady; Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action; and Adam Skaggs, Chief Counsel and Vice President of GIFFORDS Law Center. Video of the press conference is available here.

    “PLCAA is the ultimate sweetheart deal – legal immunity afforded to basically no other industry for a product that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year,” Blumenthal said. “Despite the strength and perseverance of the Sandy Hook, Uvalde, and Highland Park families – and the tenacity of their legal teams – this is a problem that cannot be solved only through the courts. PLCAA must be repealed by Congress.”

    “No industry in American has a liability shield like gun manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers,” said Swalwell. “The NRA and their GOP stooges made sure that the gun industry has a unique immunity from accountability. This bill ends that ridiculous carve out. The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act will finally repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) once and for all, allowing victims of gun violence to bring civil suits against gun producers and sellers. The time has long since come for Congress to be clear – if you put the most dangerous weapons in the hands of the most dangerous people, you will be held accountable.”

    “More than a 100 Americans are killed by a gun every single day in America. And yet, Congress does nothing to hold the gun industry accountable when the negligence of gun makers and dealers is responsible for the tragic consequences their products have on our kids, our families, and our communities. As long as gun violence continues to take the lives of so many in California and across the nation, I will fight to repeal the liability shield that wrongly protects negligent gun industry actors from liability,” said Schiff.

    “There’s absolutely no reason why the gun industry should get special treatment when it comes to negligence. Their immunity from lawsuits effectively gives them a license to kill. It’s past time for Congress to repeal PLCAA and allow gun violence victims their day in court,” said Murphy. 

    “Victims and survivors should be able to hold the gun industry accountable in court for negligent behavior. But right now, the gun industry is shielded from any liability when they disregard public safety. That’s wrong,” said Crow. “I’m introducing this bill so we can finally hold the gun industry responsible.”

    “As someone who’s advocated for this concept in Pennsylvania’s legislature and now in Congress, I’m proud to be a co-lead on this bill to restore this basic right of victims and survivors – a right that a heavy-handed federal government took away 20 years ago. So many American gun deaths could be avoided if we held companies accountable for things like illegal sales, defective guns and irresponsible marketing. State attorneys general were able to hold Big Tobacco accountable in the 1990s, and they should be able to hold gun manufacturing companies accountable in the 21st century since thousands of lives depend on it. This legislation would be an important tool in the toolbox to protect our citizens from gun violence,” said Evans. 

    “In the 20 years since PLCAA was passed, it’s become clear that negligent gun manufacturers and dealers have taken advantage of the law. Responsible manufacturers and dealers don’t need this legal protection – and irresponsible ones are hiding behind it. As a hunter, combat veteran and responsible gun owner, I’m proud to work with Senator Blumenthal and Representative Swalwell to introduce this sensible legislation,” said Thompson, Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. 

    When Congress passed PLCAA, its supporters argued that it was necessary to protect the gun industry from frivolous lawsuits, and that victims of gun violence would not be shut out of the courts. In reality, numerous cases around the nation have been dismissed on the basis of PLCAA, even when the gun dealers and manufacturers acted in a fashion that would qualify as negligent if it involved any other product. Victims in these cases were denied the right to even discover or introduce evidence. This legislation allows civil cases to go forward against irresponsible bad actors.

    In 2005, the National Rifle Association (NRA) identified PLCAA as their “number one” legislative priority, and the NRA celebrated the passage calling it the “most significant piece of pro-gun legislation in twenty years.” Letting courts hear these cases would provide justice to victims and their families, while creating incentives for responsible business practices that would reduce injuries and deaths. Effectively, the gun industry would once again be subject to the same laws as every other industry, just as it was prior to 2005.

    The legislation is endorsed by Brady, GIFFORDS Law Center, Everytown for Gun Safety, March for Our Lives, Guns Down America, Newtown Action Alliance, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, and Equality California.

    “PLCAA gives the gun industry a free pass to put profits over people—legally. When defective firearms or irresponsible gun sellers cause harm, victims are left powerless and justice is delayed or denied. No other industry gets this kind of special treatment,” said Mark Collins, Director of Federal Policy at Brady. “The gun industry has made it clear: they won’t change on their own, no matter how much devastation they leave behind. So the law must change. Brady is proud to endorse Senator Blumenthal’s bill to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on accountability and remove the option of hiding behind PLCAA to dodge responsibility. The gun industry shouldn’t get special protection while communities suffer.”

    “For too long, gun lobby CEOs have operated above the law, shielded from accountability while families of gun violence victims are denied their day in court. The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act will finally repeal the gun lobby’s sweetheart deal and restore Americans’ right to seek justice. When companies can be held responsible for harm, they have a reason to act more safely—it’s time to hold the gun industry accountable and put people over profits. We applaud Senator Blumenthal for championing this critical legislation and for his commitment to reducing gun violence and improving public safety,” said Emma Brown, Executive Director of GIFFORDS and GIFFORDS Law Center. 

    “The gun industry has a long track record of putting profits over public safety – and it’s the American people who are paying the price,” said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. “We’re proud to stand with Senator Blumenthal and Representative Swalwell as they work to hold the gun industry to the same rules as every other industry.” 

    “Every student in America goes to school wondering if today will be the day they don’t come home. They practice lockdown drills while gun manufacturers hide behind PLCAA, a law that shields them from any accountability,” said Jackie Corin, Executive Director of March For Our Lives. “The families of Parkland victims fight for justice while gun companies profit from illegal gun sales and reckless marketing practices that fuel mass shootings, all while being protected from consequences. When grieving families are denied their day in court because of special protections for gun manufacturers, that is not justice. That is cruelty. Every family shattered by gun violence deserves a system that protects them, not the companies profiting off their pain. That’s why March For Our Lives is proud to support the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act and ensure the gun industry finally has to answer to us.”

    “The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act restores the rights of the American people to seek justice from negligent corporations. People, families, and communities have been systematically denied access to valid litigation against the gun industry since President George W. Bush signed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act in 2005. This legal shield has privileged the gun industry with sweeping immunity, leading them to lean into more aggressive, more deadly, and ever more avaricious corporate actions that endanger every American,” said Hudson Munoz with Guns Down America. “We commend Senator Blumenthal and Representative Swalwell for their dedication to seeing that shield fall so every person impacted by gun violence has the ability to pursue justice again.”

    “As a neighbor of the Sandy Hook shooter and many victims, I carry the heartbreak of that day every single moment,” said Po Murray, Chairwoman of Newtown Action Alliance. “I’m grateful to Senator Blumenthal for reintroducing the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act—because no industry that profits from death should be shielded from accountability. The gun industry’s unique civil legal protection has allowed it to market weapons of war and other deadly firearms and accessories with impunity, fueling an epidemic that steals thousands of lives each year. The families impacted by gun violence from Sandy Hook to Chicago to Monterey Park—and every family member shattered by gun violence—deserve their day in court.”

    “The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) provides a pathway for the firearms industry to continue irresponsible practices in ways that no other industry is permitted to conduct. Under this legislation, the rights of victims – some of whom have been irrevocably harmed by these deadly products – are shown to be less important than the special interests of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. This cannot be allowed to continue. We applaud Senator Blumenthal and his team for their leadership in re-introducing the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, and call upon Congress to pass this bill,” said Mark Barden, co-founder and co-CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.

    The legislation is also co-sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

    The bill is also cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Wesley Bell (D-MO), Don Beyer (D-VA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Shontel Brown (D-OH), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Sean Casten (D-IL), Judy Chu (D-CA), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Danny Davis (D-IL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), John Garamendi (D-CA), Daniel Goldman (D-NY), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Timothy Kennedy (D-NY), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Schneider (D-IL), David Scott (D-GA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Jill Tokuda (D-HI).

     

    Text of the legislation can be found here. 

     

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: During Pride Month, Norton Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ+, Reproductive Rights in D.C.

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Pride Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced her District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act to end the unique applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia. RFRA, which provides more protection for religious exercise than the First Amendment requires, applies to the federal government, the D.C. government and the territorial governments, but not to state governments. Norton’s bill would ensure the District is treated the same as states, while defending LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights in D.C.

    “RFRA was designed to be a shield to protect religious freedom, but the Supreme Court’s 2014 Hobby Lobby decision demonstrates it’s now being used as a sword to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and women,” Norton said. “Additionally, members of Congress have used RFRA as a justification for trying – but failing – to overturn D.C. antidiscrimination laws. My bill is an important step in ensuring home rule for the District.”

    Norton’s introductory statement follows.

    Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

    on the Introduction of the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025

    June 9, 2025

    Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Non-Discrimination Home Rule Act of 2025, which would end the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to the District of Columbia government.  This bill would treat the D.C. government in the same manner as state governments under RFRA, and allow D.C. to protect LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights.

    RFRA, which provides more protection for religious exercise than the First Amendment requires, applies to the federal government and the D.C. government, but not to state governments. 

    While RFRA was designed to be a shield to protect religious freedom, it is being used, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s 2014 Hobby Lobby decision, as a sword to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community and women.  Republicans in Congress have cited RFRA as a justification for trying to overturn D.C. non-discrimination laws.  For example, since 2015, Republicans have repeatedly tried to nullify or block D.C.’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014, which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and their families based on reproductive health decisions, claiming, in part, that it violates RFRA. 

    This bill would help ensure that D.C. is able to enact and carry out non-discrimination laws.  I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: USDA to Conduct Annual Mushroom Survey

    Source: US National Agricultural Statistics Service

    WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be conducting the annual Mushroom Inquiry to document the past growing year. Mushroom growers will be contacted about growing areas, production, and value of sales for the 2024-2025 season as well as growing intentions for the coming year.

    “The mushroom industry plays a vital role in U.S. agriculture, and accurate data is essential to understanding its economic contribution,” said NASS Administrator Joseph L. Parsons. “We strongly encourage all growers to participate and ensure their voices are represented in the report.”

    Growers should receive a questionnaire by early July. Survey respondents are encouraged to use the Respondent Portal at agcounts.usda.gov. The information provided by survey respondents will be used for statistical purposes only. In accordance with federal law, responses will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed in identifiable form.

    The data will be published in the annual Mushrooms report to be released on Aug. 21, 2025. These and all NASS reports are available online at nass.usda.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PASSED THE SENATE: Senators Hassan, Ernst, Slotkin, and Banks’s Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Foreign Adversaries Directing Violent Crimes in the U.S.

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan
    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Jim Banks (R-IN) to increase criminal penalties for individuals who commit, or attempt to commit, violent crimes in the United States on behalf of foreign adversaries. The DETERRENCE Act would both hold offenders accountable and deter criminals, including criminal organizations, from taking money from foreign adversaries in exchange for committing crimes on American soil. 
    “It is a direct assault on our national security when foreign adversaries recruit criminals to commit violence on American soil,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation will strengthen criminal penalties on gangs and criminals who engage in violent behavior on behalf of a foreign government. The Senate has sent a clear message that such behavior will be met with severe consequences, and I urge my colleagues in the House to quickly pass this bill to strengthen our national security.” 
    “America will not allow foreign adversaries, like Iran, to finance violent crimes on our soil,” said Senator Ernst. “Peace through strength is back and that includes right here at home. I look forward to the House swiftly passing this commonsense bill to create severe consequences for those who wish to harm our citizens.”
    “If you commit crimes in America on behalf of foreign adversaries, you must face serious consequences,” said Senator Slotkin. “The bipartisan Deterrence Act helps strengthen penalties for these crimes and sends a clear message about how seriously we take our national security and how we will hold accountable those who commit crimes against our nation.”
    Under the DETERRENCE Act, criminals working for foreign adversaries can be sentenced to longer prison sentences. The bill specifically increases criminal penalties for the following federal crimes when the crimes are committed under U.S. jurisdiction on behalf of foreign governments: 
    Engaging in a murder-for-hire scheme 
    Murdering or attempting to murder certain federal officials, including the President
    Murdering or attempting to murder certain former federal officials, or their families, because of their official actions 
    Assaulting certain former federal officials, or their families, because of their official actions 
    Kidnapping or attempted kidnapping 
    Threats of violence using a dangerous weapon against certain current and former federal officials, as well as their families, because of their official actions 
    Stalking 
    This legislation follows reports that foreign adversaries are increasingly turning to criminals to commit violent crimes against their critics, including those who reside in the United States. In November, the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged an Iranian asset and two members of his criminal network for their alleged involvement in a plot to murder a U.S. citizen who has spoken out against the Iranian regime. Senators Hassan, Ernst, and a bipartisan group of colleagues previously wrote to DOJ calling for more information – and discussing the need for increased criminal penalties – to address this troubling trend of foreign-directed violence. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Toobit Launches Up to 200x Leverage for BTCUSDT and XAUTUSDT Perpetual Contracts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toobit, an award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the launch of up to 200x leverage for BTCUSDT and XAUTUSDT perpetual contracts. This enhancement will grant traders the ability to control larger positions with a smaller capital outlay, offering greater flexibility and precision in fast-moving markets.

    The new leverage allows users to respond and profit more effectively from price movements. BTCUSDT, representing Bitcoin, the world’s most actively traded digital asset, and XAUTUSDT, a leading gold-backed token, now support advanced strategies through more dynamic position sizing and risk management.

    “By extending leverage up to 200x, we’re giving our users more control over their capital and exposure,” said Mike Williams, Chief Communication Officer at Toobit. “Whether they’re navigating crypto volatility or seeking the stability of Tether Gold, traders now have the tools to act with greater agility.”

    With 200x leverage, a trader can control a $20,000 position with just $100 in margin. This magnifies both potential gains and losses, making it a powerful tool for experienced traders looking to respond to fast-moving markets, hedge risk, or enhance short-term trading strategies.

    This update builds on Toobit’s recent adjustment to maintenance margin requirements, which gave traders greater room to maneuver during volatile market conditions. Now, with higher leverage and more breathing space on margin, users can scale positions with increased efficiency and control.

    To learn more or start trading with 200x leverage, visit www.toobit.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China supports Panama in upholding independence and protecting its legitimate rights – Chinese Foreign Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China supports Panama, as a sovereign and independent country, in upholding its independence and self-reliance and firmly safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday.

    The Chinese diplomat made the statement at a regular briefing for journalists, commenting on the statement by the head of the Panama Canal Authority regarding the sale of its port assets related to the canal by the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison.

    On June 10, the head of the Panama Canal Authority reportedly noted that “there is a potential risk of excessive concentration of ownership of the ports if the deal goes ahead as currently structured, which would harm Panama’s market competitiveness and would be contrary to the principle of neutrality.” He also said that it would be impossible to comply with the U.S. demand to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal without paying customs duties.

    Lin Jian recalled that the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese relevant departments have repeatedly commented on the sale of CK Hutchison’s overseas assets.

    “I would like to emphasize that China has always been firmly opposed to economic coercion, dictatorship and bullying,” the official said.

    On the issue of navigation of ships of relevant countries, China will, as always, respect Panama’s sovereignty over the canal and recognize its status as a permanently neutral international waterway, Lin Jian added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Canada top energy supplier for G7: Premier Smith

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Ministers Olszewski, Hodgson, Gull-Masty and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2025 Wildfires Season

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Ottawa, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2025 wildfires season.

    Prior to the press conference, Government of Canada officials will host an embargoed media technical briefing to provide an update on the seasonal outlook for wildfires. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions to officials attending in a “for attribution” capacity.

    All information and materials related to this briefing will be shared under embargo, until the Ministerial press conference begins at 12:30 p.m. EDT.

    1. Media Technical Briefing

    Event: Hybrid (In-person and virtual)
    Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
    Time: 11:30 a.m. EDT
    Location: National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, Ottawa, Ontario

    2. Press Conference

    Event: In-person
    Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
    Time: 12:30 p.m. EDT
    Location: National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, Ottawa, Ontario

    Notes for media:

    • Simultaneous translation audio feed will be available. Participation in the question and answer portion of the technical briefing is in person or via Zoom and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may also contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to request temporary access.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger’s Bill to Block Noncitizens from Voting in DC Elections Passes the House

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) bill to prohibit non-citizens from voting in D.C. and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment of 2022 passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 266-148.

    It’s common sense: Only American citizens should be able to vote in U.S. elections. Prior to its passage, Rep. Pfluger delivered remarks on the House floor in support of his legislation. Watch his full remarks here.

    Read the full text of the legislation here.

    Rep. Pfluger released the following statement following passage of his legislation:

    “The radical D.C. Council decided to allow noncitizens—including illegal aliens and foreign agents—to vote in local elections. Even worse, they then proceeded to encourage noncitizens to vote for Mayor, Attorney General, and more. It’s no secret that local elections determine critical matters, and allowing noncitizens to vote in them opens Pandora’s box to D.C.’s already radical local policies, diluting the voting power of citizen voters. Today, the House took action to defend that power and restore the sanctity of the voting process by passing my legislation to block noncitizens from voting in D.C. elections. Let me be clear: anyone who voted against my bill voted for the transfer of political power away from legal voters,” said Rep. Pfluger.

    Several leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives also praised the passage of Rep. Pfluger’s legislation:

    House Judiciary Committee Chairman James Comer said, “It’s common sense that only American citizens should have the right to vote. Allowing noncitizens to vote in D.C. elections undermines the defining privilege of American citizenship and dilutes the right of American citizens to elect the candidates who best represent them. By passing H.R. 884, the House took a crucial step toward empowering American citizens in D.C. to vote in local elections and restoring the rule of law in our nation’s capital. The House Oversight Committee is proud to support Rep. Pfluger’s important bill and is committed to defending Americans’ fundamental right to vote and responsible governance in D.C. The Senate must now follow the House’s lead and do the same,”

    Majority Leader Steve Scalise said, “The D.C. Council’s law allowing noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, to vote in D.C. local elections is blatantly against federal law and inherently unjust, disenfranchising American voters and diluting their voice in their government. Making matters worse, the law makes no exception for foreign nationals or diplomats, meaning representatives from other countries, such as agents of the Chinese Communist Party, could potentially vote in D.C. elections–even though their interests are often separate or opposed to American interests. It’s common sense: only American citizens should be able to vote in U.S. elections. I’m thankful to Rep. August Pfluger for standing up for American voters and bringing legislation to prevent individuals who are not U.S. citizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.”

    House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain said, “House Republicans passed legislation to restore trust in our election system, particularly in our nation’s capital. Unlike Democrats, we will not allow illegal immigrants to dilute the votes of actual Americans. Only Americans should be able to vote in U.S. elections. It’s as simple as that.”

    Majority Whip Tom Emmer said, “The District of Columbia has defied federal law for too long by allowing illegal aliens to vote in local elections. Representative Pfluger’s bill rightly puts an end to this insanity by enacting what should be common sense: American elections should only be decided by American citizens.”

    Background:

    As first reported in Fox News, earlier this year, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a package of bills to strengthen election integrity and restore American confidence in our elections. The package included Rep. Pfluger’s bill to prohibit noncitizens from voting in D.C.

    This bill follows a nearly unanimous vote by the D.C. City Council to advance a bill that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, even if they have only resided in D.C. for 30 days. This law is unjust and against federal law.

    Last year, this bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 262-143. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger Participates in Energy Hearing with Secretary Wright

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)

    Pfluger Participates in Energy Hearing with Secretary Wright

    Washington, June 11, 2025

    WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in the Committee’s Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget.”

    Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the subcommittee. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger asked Secretary Wright about his top priorities for the year, for an update on the Mexico Pacific LNG export site, and how we can legislatively protect the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

    Click HERE or the image below to watch their full exchange.

    Watch their full exchange HERE or read highlights below.

    Rep. Pfluger: You have extreme expertise about how energy in this country works. I am worried about everybody who has testified here, especially those who have recently talked about data centers and the demand that we are going to see—rising demand for electricity consumption, and how we’re going to keep up with manufacturing. Just big picture priorities that you have set out that will enable us as a country to set the conditions for private industry to meet that demand with adequate supply. Love to hear your thoughts.

    Secretary Wright: Look, as you know, over the years, we’ve created huge regulatory burdens on building infrastructure, on building pipelines, on building power plants, on building transmission lines. If you make it harder and harder and more and more expensive to do things, well, guess what? You get less of them. And that’s what’s happened in the United States. I heard a comment earlier that U.S. oil and natural gas production were at all-time highs in 2023, which was true, but that’s because it’s dominantly on private land and state land, and it’s not on federal land. We’ve had huge federal obstruction efforts. They haven’t been entirely effective on oil and gas that’s produced on private lands and on state lands. But when you restrict the ability to build pipelines and grow the transportation, you ultimately restrict the growth of it. Power plants with the Clean Power Plan, if you build a new power plant today, you have to have carbon capture and sequestration injected underground, like 11 years from now. That’s a technology we don’t have at a commercial scale. A massively expensive parasitic load of maybe a third of the power plant has to go to that thing. People aren’t going to invest money and build power plants with constrictions like that. There are a lot of reasons we haven’t built as much new capacity as we should. And it’s critical for this administration and this Congress that we work together to remove these obstacles and barriers that chill investment. Because we need to lead in AI. We need to win in AI. We can lead and we can win in AI. But to do that, we need to get overly burdensome, truly not focused on the environment, regulations out of the way so that capital will flow and things will be built. We need some simplification with permitting. We need to make FERC move more efficiently. But I will tell you, in this administration, and I know in this Congress, there are many people working tirelessly to achieve just that, so I’m optimistic, but yes, big changes need to be made.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Schrier Demands Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Immediately Reinstate All Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in New Letter

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), pediatrician and member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, led 86 of her colleagues, with the support of Democratic members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, on a letter demanding that Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. upholds his oath to protect the health of the American people by immediately reinstating the seventeen members of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that were recently fired.

     “Secretary Kennedy’s dangerous decision to fire all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a direct attack on science and a threat to our public health,” said Congresswoman Schrier, M.D. “For 61 years, this integral committee of seasoned health care experts has been trusted to evaluate scientific evidence, ask questions, and ultimately make fully transparent recommendations about vaccines. But now, Secretary Kennedy is gutting that expertise and may well use this opportunity to elevate conspiracy theorists and social media influencers to these decision-making positions. As a pediatrician and a member of Congress, I am outraged that the Secretary of Health and Human Services would dismiss science and the medical community and instead welcome those with fringe healthcare ideas into the heart of our public health system. It is just plain dangerous.” 

     Today’s letter comes on the heels of Congresswoman Schrier introducing the Family Vaccine Protection Act that will protect the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) and remove politics from the life-saving immunization schedule.

     A copy of the letter is below.

     Dear Secretary Kennedy,

     For over 60 years, in both Republican and Democratic Administrations, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has played a pivotal role in keeping Americans healthy and safe. As Members of Congress, we are outraged at your decision to unilaterally remove all 17 individuals from ACIP on June 9th. As Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), your duty to this country is to enhance the well-being of all Americans and this decision will cost lives. Your decision to disband the ACIP, a committee of medical and public health experts whose sole focus is to develop vaccine recommendations, completely undermines ACIP’s critical role and endangers this nation’s public health.

    On June 9th, in your opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, you blame conflict of interests and a lack of curiosity as a rationale for removing this panel of experts from their roles. Your statement belies the rigorous vetting process for ACIP members, including financial disclosures and a review of their previous work on clinical trials. ACIP members must recuse themselves from votes and discussions on vaccines they are studying, or on any other vaccines manufactured by companies that fund their research. In fact, just this year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set up a public, searchable database allowing transparency for any conflicts of interest for voting ACIP members dating back to 2000.

     These actions upend ACIP’s thoughtful, evidence-based decision-making and will weave unfounded or disproven theories into what has traditionally been a science-based process trusted by our health care providers. Conducting immunization reviews takes months of deliberation and review of research, and your unilateral decision to abruptly end ACIP’s existing work is detrimental. It has become abundantly clear that your intent is to sow doubt and fear in the American public that will cost lives. With an ongoing measles outbreak and the decline of routine child immunizations, we will see the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases across the country. Your politicization of vaccines has made American families less safe and will return the US to an era before mass vaccination prevented millions of infections and early deaths.

     We demand that you reinstate the fired 17 members to ACIP and uphold your oath to the American people.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Previews Congressional Baseball Game

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana)

    WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox and Friends alongside Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) to discuss tonight’s Congressional baseball game, set to raise over $2.5 million for charity, as House Republicans work toward their fifth consecutive win. Additionally, Leader Scalise talked about the FBI’s gross misclassification of the 2017 baseball shooting that almost took his life as a suicide by cop instead of what it really was – a gunman who set out to kill Republicans.

    Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise’s full interview. 
    On miracles following the 2017 baseball practice shooting:“Well, Steve, we’ve come a long way from that. Obviously, God performed a lot of miracles that morning. He continues to perform miracles, but I’m lucky to be alive, and when you’re out here on the big league ballpark, you know, it doesn’t get any better than this.”On the Trump Administration exposing politicization from the FBI:“Yeah, and it shows you the difference with the Trump Administration, trying to focus on rooting out a lot of that politicization of those agencies – everybody knew. We told the FBI at the time that the guy didn’t even know that I had cops, and he tried to kill them once he found out they were cops. So you can’t call it suicide by cop, yet they did. So I’m so glad Kash Patel is getting the facts out and actually focusing on what really happened that day.”On tonight’s Congressional game:“Yeah, we do come together. We want to win the game, obviously, as our Skipper [Roger Williams] just talked about, but also, there’s a lot of camaraderie on the team. We’ll bring over 27,000 people in the stands tonight. Is that amazing? We’ll have more people in the stands than more than half the major league teams, and raising over two and a half million dollars for local charities. So it’s a really good cause. We really come together. We get to know the Democrats on the other side. We want to beat them out there on the House Floor when we’re trying to save America. But we’re having a really good time tonight for a really good cause. We are going to try to win the game. And you know, we’re on a heater right now, a [four]-game winning streak.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Luis Silvas Appointed Western Territory Special Representative

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    IAM International President Brian Bryant has announced the appointment of Luis Silvas as a Special Representative in the Western Territory, effective June 7, 2025. Silvas is moving from his role as an Education Representative at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center.

    “Luis embodies what it means to be a union leader, grounded in experience, driven by purpose, and committed to empowering our members,” said Bryant. “His new role will only amplify the impact he’s already made.”

    Silvas brings a wealth of relevant and practical knowledge to the role and has been active in Local and District leadership since the beginning of his union journey. His knowledge and experience will immediately benefit IAM members.

    “Luis’s deep understanding of local procedures, coupled with his skills in organizing, negotiating, and servicing, as well as his background in developing and delivering training, will allow him to make an immediate and positive impact,” said IAM Western Territory General Vice President Robert “Bobby” Martinez.

    Silvas began his IAM career in Southern California with Local 1125 in 2013, quickly rising through the ranks as Shop Steward, Recording Secretary, and later Local President. In 2017, he became a Business Representative for District 725, where he also served as Political Facilitator and elected Trustee for the California Conference of Machinists.

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