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  • MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Cameroon on the Third Review of Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Eighth Reviews of Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    July 7, 2025

    End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    • The IMF and the Cameroonian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the eighth reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
    • Cameroon’s economy picked up slightly with real growth estimated at 3.5 percent in 2024, up from 3.2 percent in 2023. Inflation is trending down but remains elevated with an average inflation of 4.5 percent in 2024.
    • Program performance was mixed. Higher-than-expected current spending led to a slippage on the fiscal deficit target at end 2024, requiring corrective measures. The authorities have made progress on a broad structural agenda. They are encouraged to sustain efforts to restructure SONARA, complete key infrastructure projects, and strengthen the financial sector.

    Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by
    Ms. Cemile Sancak, Mission Chief for Cameroon, visited Yaoundé from April 30 to May 8 and held subsequent meetings to discuss progress on reforms and the authorities’ policy priorities in the context of the eighth review of their four-year economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements, and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The ECF/EFF arrangements were approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 483 million (US$689.5 million) in July 2021 (see press release 21/237). An extension of these arrangements of 12 months was approved in December 2023 to allow more time to implement the policies and reforms, and access was augmented by SDR 110.4 million (US$147.6 million) (see press release 23/469). The 18-month RSF was approved by the Executive Board in January 2024 in the amount of SDR 138 million (US$183.4 million) (see press release 24/30).

    At the conclusion of the discussions, Ms. Sancak issued the following statement:

    “The IMF and the Cameroonian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the eighth reviews of the ECF/EFF arrangements, and the third review of the RSF arrangement. The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. Completion of the review would enable disbursement under the ECF-EFF arrangements of SDR 55.2 million (US$75.9 million) and disbursement under the RSF arrangement of SDR 51.7 million (US$71.1 million).

    “Cameroon’s economy expanded by 3.5 percent in 2024, up from 3.2 percent growth in 2024. Inflation remains in decline with a twelve-month average inflation of 4.5 percent in 2024, down from 7.5 percent in 2023.

    “The 2024 fiscal outturn was weaker than expected with a non-oil primary deficit of 2.4 percent of GDP, exceeding the target of 2 percent of GDP. An overrun on current expenditures led to an accumulation of new payment arrears and reduced space for pro-growth investment expenditure. The authorities will revise the 2025 budget to take into consideration the 2024 outturn and announce supporting measures to address the source of the fiscal slippage and assure a net reduction of payment arrears over 2025.       

    “The economic outlook remains favorable assuming fiscal discipline over the coming electoral period and continued reform implementation. Nevertheless, downside risks have increased, notably with heightened global economic uncertainty. The growth forecast for 2025 has been marked down slightly to 3.8 percent amidst weakening global demand and tighter financing conditions. With the implementation of corrective measures, the authorities expect to resume fiscal consolidation and target a non-oil primary deficit of 1.4 percent in 2025. Over the medium-term, economic growth is forecast to reach 4.5 percent and inflation to slow gradually toward the regional convergence criterion of 3 percent.

    “The authorities have made progress on a broad structural reform agenda. Over the course of their Fund-supported program, some 40 structural benchmarks will have been implemented, aligning with the objectives set out under the national development strategy (SND30). Going forward, it will be important to advance the restructuring of SONARA, sustain efforts to complete key infrastructure projects, and strengthen the financial sector by addressing persistent weaknesses and fully implementing the national financial inclusion strategy and the financial sector development strategy.  

    “Under the RSF, Cameroon has made substantial progress on its climate policy framework and enhanced readiness for climate adaptation and mitigation. The authorities have implemented most of the remaining four reform measures: the establishment of climate guidelines for evaluating investment projects, adoption of a national climate plan, and elaboration of a national strategy for disaster risk financing.

    “The IMF team met with the Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute, the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, and other senior officials. The mission also met with representatives of development partners, the private sector, and civil society. The team wishes to thank the Cameroonian authorities for their excellent cooperation and for the open and constructive dialogue.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Louisiana teacher elected to NEA Executive Committee

    Source: US National Education Union

    PORTLAND, Ore.—A dedicated Louisiana educator has been elected to the executive committee of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. Dr. Tia T. Mills was chosen by thousands of fellow educators at the NEA’s Representative Assembly. 

    Mills—a special education teacher from Baton Rouge and the current president of the Louisiana Association of Educators—brings nearly two decades of experience, a bold commitment to social justice, and a proven history of mobilizing public support for public schools. She will now contribute her invaluable expertise and inexhaustible energy to NEA’s mission to ensure every student has access to a quality public education, regardless of their ZIP codes. Her leadership comes at a time when communities nationwide are gathering to confront rising challenges and unprecedented opportunities for our public schools.

    “Dr. Tia Mills has been an inspirational leader in Louisiana, and I am confident she will bring that same commitment to NEA’s national efforts advocating for equity and racial and social justice in public education,” said NEA President Becky Pringle. “She leads with passion and purpose and understands what it means to build power from the ground up. Tia’s voice will be an extraordinary asset to the Executive Committee as we continue to work for the public schools all our students deserve and the respect all educators have earned.”

    A strong and tireless advocate for students and their educators, Mills has received numerous accolades, including the NAACP’s Benjamin Hooks Keeper of the Flame Award, the NEA Foundation’s Horace Mann Award, and recognition as one of Southern University’s 40 Under 40. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, serving on the board of Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana, the U.S. Advisory Commission on Civil Rights for Louisiana, and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. Mills’ courageous advocacy will be a driving force as NEA continues its pursuit of equity, excellence, and a flourishing democracy in classrooms and on campuses nationwide.

    “It’s been such a joy to be gathered with my union siblings from across the country,” said Mills. “I saw a room filled with people with passion and dedication for our association. I’m so eager to bring their voices and their values with me into my service on the Executive Committee.”

    Nearly 7,000 educators are in Portland, Oregon, for the 168th Annual Meeting and 104th RA, the organization’s top decision-making body, which sets Association policy for the coming year. Delegates will complete an agenda, which includes adopting a budget, a legislative agenda for the next year, electing executive committee members, and addressing new business items.

    For more information on NEA’s Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly, go to www.nea.org/ra

    Keep up with the conversation on social media at #NEARA

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    The National Education Association is the nation’s largest professional employee organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, students preparing to become teachers, healthcare workers, and public employees. Learn more at www.nea.org.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: High school science teacher and union activist from Illinois elected to NEA Executive Committee

    Source: US National Education Union

    PORTLAND, Ore.—A dedicated Illinois teacher and lifelong union activist will serve on the executive committee of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. Bill Farmer, a high school science teacher from Evanston, Illinois, was elected by his union siblings at NEA’s Representative Assembly to serve on the organization’s influential and highest governing body. 

    As a classroom teacher for more than two decades, Farmer has dedicated his life’s work to organizing and advocating for students, public schools, and union members. As president of his local, he helped deliver big wins for educators—including lower health care costs and securing 12 weeks of paid parental leave—while keeping membership above 98% after the Supreme Court struck down agency fees.

    “Bill Farmer leads with his union values. His sharp organizing instincts and a deep commitment to public education have brought transformative change to his students, fellow educators, and his community,” said NEA President Becky Pringle. “As public schools face even more challenges, NEA members are mobilizing and speaking up because unions are made for moments like these. Bill’s deep organizing experience and unwavering commitment to racial and social justice will help power our movement forward and protect the rights of every educator and student.”

    Farmer led the Illinois Education Association’s efforts to overhaul legislative priorities with a focus on racial and social justice and helped design a more equitable dues structure based on income. Nationally, he has served on NEA’s Budget Committee, the Charter School Task Force and Safe, Just and Equitable Schools Task Force, and chaired the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee.

    “I believe in the collective power of educators to transform lives. It’s time to ignite our potential energy—and turn it into real change for our students and our union,” said Farmer. “I look forward to the opportunity to help support our members to organize for power back in their local communities to advocate for our students, strengthen our public schools, and uplift our professions. Our students deserve classrooms that embrace the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility so we can create a society where everyone can thrive.”

    Nearly 7,000 educators are in Portland, Oregon, for the 168th Annual Meeting and 104th RA, the organization’s top decision-making body, which sets Association policy for the coming year. Delegates will complete an agenda, which includes adopting a budget, electing executive committee members, and addressing new business items.

    For more information on NEA’s Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly, go to www.nea.org/ra

    Keep up with the conversation on social media at #NEARA

    Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/neapresident.bsky.social and https://bsky.app/profile/neatoday.bsky.social  

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    The National Education Association is the nation’s largest professional employee organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, students preparing to become teachers, healthcare workers, and public employees. Learn more at www.nea.org.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Killer Sentenced to 35½ Years for RICO Conspiracy and VICAR Kidnapping

    Source: US FBI

               WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced that Christopher Green, 39, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to a total of 35 ½ years in prison for conspiracy in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), violent crime in aid of racketeering (VICAR) kidnapping, first degree murder while armed (with aggravating circumstances), attempted robbery while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and firearms offenses, in connection with a series of violent crimes he committed in early 2017.  The prosecution had asked the judge to impose a sentence of 60 years.

               In addition to the 426-month prison sentence, U.S. District Court Judge Randolph D. Moss ordered that the defendant also serve five years of supervised release.

              The sentencing today follows a 12-day re-trial, earlier this year, in which a federal jury found Green, aka “Twin,” guilty of RICO conspiracy and VICAR kidnapping.

              At his initial trial in 2021, Green was found guilty of the murder, assault and attempted robbery offenses. However, the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the RICO conspiracy and VICAR charges, which led to the recent trial and convictions.

               Green was sentenced today with respect to the charges he was convicted of in both trials.

             According to the government’s evidence, Green was a core member of a criminal organization that operated in the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County, Maryland, and elsewhere, primarily making money through a series of armed robberies. Green’s actions in Southeast Washington, D.C., on April 9, 2017, led to the death of 25-year-old Zaan Scott. Mr. Scott, a swim coach at the Eastern Market pool, was on his way home when Green attempted to rob him at gunpoint. Mr. Scott died on May 17, 2017, of a blood clot that the medical examiner determined was a result of the shooting. Green was also found guilty at the initial trial of firing gunshots at another victim on February 23, 2017.

               In the recent re-trial, the evidence established that Green and a co-conspirator committed a series of violent acts and were working as an “enterprise” to enrich themselves. The VICAR kidnapping conviction in the re-trial involved an incident on April 8, 2017, in which Green and a co-conspirator confronted a young man at gunpoint as the man was getting out of his car in a convenience store parking lot. Green ordered the victim back into the car and robbed him of his ATM card. He then forced the victim to drive to a nearby apartment complex, where he forced him to take off his clothes, and then robbed him of his sneakers and other belongings.

               Joining in the announcement were Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen of the FBI Washington Field Office, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

               This case was investigated by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Prince George’s County Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nihar R. Mohanty of the Violent Crime and Narcotics Trafficking Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Liebman of the Superior Court Division Homicide Section.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Four Years in Prison for Prior Felon on Supervised Release Found in Possession of a Glock

    Source: US FBI

                WASHINGTON – Robert Varez Williams, 28, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 48 months in federal prison for being a previously convicted felon in possession of a loaded Glock 23, a semiautomatic pistol fitted with an extended capacity magazine, while he was on supervised release for a prior violent firearm offense, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

                Williams pleaded guilty March 25 before the Honorable Dabney L. Friedrich to being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm. In addition to the 48-month prison term, Judge Friedrich ordered Williams to serve three years of supervised release.

                According to court documents, on Jan. 10, 2024, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Suppression Unit were on patrol when they spotted Williams driving erratically in a silver Volkswagen. Williams fled as the officers attempted a traffic stop. A short while later the officers located the VW on the 900 block of R Street, NW. Williams jumped out of the car and sprinted away on foot. An officer caught Williams in an alley off R Street.

                Another officer who remained with the car, saw a gun on the front driver’s seat where Williams had been sitting. Police later identified the firearm as a Glock, Model 23, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with 21 rounds of ammunition. An additional officer pulled a passenger from the car as another conducted a search of the vehicle. That officer found a second Glock pistol outfitted with a machine gun conversion device, under a coat on the front passenger seat, 44 pills that tested positive for MDMA, suspected PCP in a vial, additional rounds of ammunition, and a bottle of alcohol on the car’s center consol.

                At the time he was arrested in this case, Williams was on supervised release in the District for attempted assault with a deadly weapon and an unlawful possession of a firearm.

                This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Washington Field Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Shehzad Akhtar and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Haley M. Pennington of the District of Columbia.

    Investigators recovered a Glock 23, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, loaded with 21 rounds, from Williams’ car.

    An officer found a second Glock pistol outfitted with a machine gun conversion in Williams’ Volkswagen under a coat.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Marijuana Dealer Who Possessed Machine Gun Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

    Source: US FBI

                WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced that Zimarie Bryant, 20, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison in connection with marijuana trafficking and illegally possessing a machine gun.

                Bryant, an aspiring rapper aka “Cruddy Marie,” pleaded guilty on March 13, 2025, to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and to one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun. In addition to the 30-month prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered Bryant to serve three years of supervised release.

                According to court documents, on Aug. 31, 2023, FBI agents went to an apartment in the 3600 Block of Jay Street, NE, to execute a federal arrest warrant. Agents knocked on the door but did not gain entry for more than 20 minutes. Agents obtained a search warrant and recovered numerous firearms, including a 9mm Glock 45 that had been modified with a switch to make it a functionally fully automatic machine gun.

                Agents also recovered about 12 pounds of marijuana, ammunition, and a firearm magazine. As part of this plea, Bryant acknowledged that he possessed the marijuana with the intent to distribute it, that he possessed the machine gun in connection with that possession with intent to distribute, and that he knew the firearm was a machine gun.

                While Bryant was released from the apartment, messages from his Instagram account from around the time of the search acknowledge his presence at the scene. On Aug. 31, 2023, Bryant sent an Instagram message to another user saying, “I was just locked up and got picked up by the fbi.” In a separate conversation that day, another Instagram user asked him, “Ever found some thunder 1” “? *”, which refers to marijuana. Bryant responded, “I had some but fbi ran in our spot and took everything”.

                On May 30, 2024, Bryant was arrested at an apartment in Southeast Washington, D.C. Law enforcement recovered a disassembled Glock 19 handgun, two 9mm magazines with 15 rounds each, a black scale, and two additional 9mm rounds. When Bryant was shown his arrest warrant during booking, he denied having a machine gun but did admit he had a Glock 19.

                Bryant has a history of using and possessing firearms unlawfully. On June 30, 2023, he posted a video on Instagram showing him possessing what appears to be the same firearm involved in this case.

                Joining in the announcement were Assistant Director in Chief Steven J. Jensen of the FBI Washington Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Ibrar A. Mian of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Washington Division, and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

                This case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office, the DEA, and MPD. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Solomon Eppel.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

    Source: US FBI

                WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announces that James E. Coleman, 29, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for trafficking a 14-year-old victim from Virginia in 2020 for commercial sex with strangers, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

                Coleman pleaded guilty on May 17, 2022, to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a child, to production of child pornography, and to first-degree child sexual abuse. In addition to the 360-month prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Randolph D. Moss ordered Coleman to serve 15 years of supervised release, to register as a sex offender and to pay $25,000 in restitution to the victim.

                According to court documents, Coleman worked with a co-conspirator with the goal of trafficking the victim for commercial sex and knew that the victim was a minor. Beginning on June 30, 2020, Coleman took sexually explicit photographs and videos of the victim to market her on websites advertising commercial sex services.

                Coleman gave the victim directions regarding how much to charge for sexual services, with specific monetary amounts for increments of time she spent with the commercial sex customers. Coleman then pocketed the payments for sexual services the victim provided. He told the victim to tell commercial sex clients she was 21 years old, if she was asked.

                Coleman also used his cell phone to record a video of himself engaging in sex acts with the victim.

                In July of 2020 Coleman ordered the victim to give him money. When she refused, he beat her with a broomstick, assaulted her with a knife, cut off her clothing, and left her nude in the hallway of his building.

                Coleman was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Oct. 22, 2020, and has been held without bond since.

                This case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Caroline Burrell, Meredith Mayer-Dempsey, and Angela Buckner.

                This case was brought as part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood initiative. In February 2006, the Attorney General created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: The New England Strike Force Joins Nationwide Crackdown on Health Care Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    CONCORD- Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack, together with Acting U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Drescher of the District of Vermont and Craig M. Wolff of the District of Maine, announces a sweeping enforcement action aimed at combatting health care fraud across New England. The enforcement action is a result of the collaboration and partnership between the Districts of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, and the New England Strike Force.

    The New England Strike Force charged six defendants in connection with unrelated allegations including conspiracies to defraud the State of New Hampshire’s Medicaid program (NH Medicaid), Medicare, and other federal benefit programs, totaling over $14 million. The charges filed in federal court throughout New England are part of the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The charges stem from various schemes, including a previously convicted social worker who submitted claims to NH Medicaid following his disbarment from billing federal health care programs, a conspiracy to submit false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for wrist, knee, and back braces and other equipment that were medically unnecessary, and a conspiracy to fulfill illegitimate prescriptions for drugs including Ozempic.

    The schemes charged in the District of New Hampshire include:

    Previously Convicted Felon Charged in New Scheme Fraudulently Billing Medicaid and Exploiting a Vulnerable Patient

    • United States v. Erik Alonso: Erik Alonso, age 54, of Miami, Florida, was charged by indictment with eight counts of health care fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to submit claims to NH Medicaid, despite being barred from billing federally funded health care programs following a previous heath care fraud related conviction in 2015. Alonso failed to disclose his exclusion to his employer, a Laconia, New Hampshire-based telehealth psychotherapy provider, and purportedly provided psychotherapy treatments to NH Medicaid beneficiaries between March 2022 and July 2024 via telehealth. In addition, Alonso allegedly exploited a psychotherapy patient by using purported psychotherapy sessions to seek and obtain assistance from that client with personal tasks, including preparing an application for a presidential pardon of his prior conviction and assisting him with applying for licensure in other New England states.  The case is being prosecuted by DOJ Trial Attorneys Danielle Sakowski, Thomas Campbell, and John Howard, and Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.

    Straw Owner of Health Care Company Used to Commit Fraud and Launder Illicit Proceeds

    • United States v. Leo Anzivino Jr.: Leo Anzivino, Jr., age 34, of Teaticket, MA, was charged by indictment with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and four counts of money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in Medicare funds. According to the indictment, Anzivino, Jr. acted as the straw owner of a durable medical equipment (“DME”) company, Advanced Medical Supply (Advanced), and conspired with others to cause the submission of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for DME.  The indictment further alleges that Anzivino falsified bank account documents, including beneficial ownership information, and conspired to launder fraudulent funds from the DME scheme to conceal and disguise the nature, source, origin, and control of the proceeds of the DME fraud.  Anzivino, Jr., made four transfers from one Advanced account at a New Hampshire bank to another Advanced account at a Massachusetts bank, totaling over $3 million dollars, to conceal a co-conspirator’s control over the funds. The government seized approximately $353,768.29 in assets tied to the alleged scheme.  This case is being prosecuted by DOJ Trial Attorneys Danielle Sakowski, Thomas Campbell, and Tiffany Wynn, and Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.

    The schemes charged in the District of Vermont include:

    Global Pharma and Money Laundering Scheme

    • United States v. Manthan Rohit Shah: Manthan Rohit Shah, 37, of Mumbai, India, was charged by indictment with misbranding prescription medication, conspiring to import controlled substances, and conspiring to commit international concealment money laundering.  As alleged in the indictment, Shah owned and operated Company-1, a pharma company based in Mumbai, India. Company-1 allegedly shipped controlled substances and misbranded pharmaceutical drugs, including drugs that contained potentially potent, dangerous, and/or addictive substances, into New England and across the United States.  Shah and Company-1 used fake prescriptions to provide a veneer of legitimacy for customer orders, despite the customers never obtaining such prescriptions.  Shah undertook various acts in furtherance of the drug conspiracy. For example, on or about May 6, 2025, Shah sent a text message to an undercover law enforcement agent regarding Company-1’s fulfillment of illegitimate prescriptions for 50 pens of the drug Ozempic, costing approximately $6,200, to be shipped from a location outside the United States to an address in Vermont.  Shah also conspired with others to direct the shipment of pharmaceutical drugs without valid prescriptions to a network of online pharmacies and call centers that fulfilled orders placed by customers in New England and across the United States. Shah then conspired with others to launder the funds from financial accounts in the United States, through shell companies, and to Shah’s company in India.  The case is being prosecuted by DOJ Trial Attorneys Patrick Brown, John Howard, and Thomas Campbell.

    Health Care Scheme Involving Purchase of Tulum Penthouse, High-Volume Cash Withdrawals

    • United States v. Evelyn Herrera: Evelyn Herrera, 61, of Loxahatchee, Florida, was charged by complaint with conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately $6.5 million in Medicare funds.  According to the charging documents, Herrera, the owner of Merida Medical Supplies Inc., a purported DME company, submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicare from individuals residing across New England for wrist, knee, and back braces and other equipment, which were medically unnecessary and ineligible for reimbursement by Medicare.  After the funds from these fraudulent services were deposited into a bank account controlled by Herrera, she allegedly conducted financial transactions and attempted to conceal the source, origin, and control of the health care fraud proceeds generated by Merida. For example, Herrera allegedly sent an international wire from her bank account, indicating it was to be used to purchase property in Mexico, and sent other funds to a cryptocurrency wallet that she controlled.  During the scheme, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a payment suspension to Herrera for suspected fraud, after which Herrerra allegedly attempted to withdraw large amounts of cash from a bank and siphon funds off to other individuals.  The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorneys Sarah Rocha, Thomas Campbell, and Tiffany Wynn.  The complaint was filed in the District of Vermont.

    Health Care CEO Indicted in Cross-Border Health Care Fraud Scheme

    • United States v. Donald Jani: Donald Jani, 39, of Maharashtra, India, was charged by indictment with health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately $1.9 million in Medicare funds.  According to the indictment, Jani, the CEO of CSS Pain Relief, Inc., a purported DME company, submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for DME.  Jani and his co-conspirators allegedly used the personal identifying information of elderly and disabled New England residents to fraudulently bill Medicare.  As part of the conspiracy, Jani unlawfully used the personal identifying information of medical providers in the District of Vermont and elsewhere to create the false appearance that the DME claims were premised on legitimate medical orders. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorneys Sarah Rocha, John Howard and Thomas Campbell.  The indictment was brought in the District of Vermont.

    The scheme charged in the District of Maine includes:

    Individual Charged in Health Care and Identity Theft Scheme

    • United States v. Joseph Dobie: Joseph Dobie, 36, of Lewiston, Maine, was charged by complaint with aggravated identity theft, false statements relating to health care matters, and unlawful use of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (“SNAP”) benefits in connection with an identity-theft scheme. As alleged in the complaint, Dobie used a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain Medicaid and SNAP benefits in Maine, while simultaneously receiving SNAP benefits in New York.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Scott. The complaint was filed in the District of Maine.

    Additionally, the New England Strike Force provided valuable support in a nationwide investigation:

    Operation Gold Rush: Transnational Criminal Organization-Led Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

    Outside of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, the New England Strike Force also supported a nationwide investigation, Operation Gold Rush, which resulted in charges in the Eastern District of New York, the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of California, the Middle District of Florida, and the District of New Jersey against 19 defendants in connection with the largest loss amount ever charged in a health care fraud case brought by the Department at $10.6 billion. Twelve of these defendants have been arrested, including four defendants who were apprehended in Estonia as a result of international cooperation with Estonian law enforcement and seven defendants who were arrested at U.S. airports and the U.S. border with Mexico, cutting off their intended escape routes as they attempted to avoid capture. The criminal case is being prosecuted by DOJ Fraud Section Assistant Chiefs Kevin Lowell and Shankar Ramamurthy, and Trial Attorneys Sara Porter, Andres Almendarez, Leonid Sandlar, Monica Cooper, Thomas Campbell, Danielle Sakowski, and Matthew Belz.  Trial Attorney Sara Porter initiated the investigation, which has been supported by members of multiple Strike Forces. The civil forfeiture proceeding is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David C. Nelson of the District of Connecticut and Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section Trial Attorneys Emily Cohen and Chelsea Rooney. Office of Public Affairs | National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud | United States Department of Justice

    These charges are part of a strategically coordinated, nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants for their alleged participation in health care fraud and illegal drug diversion schemes that involved the submission of over $14.6 billion in intended loss and over 15 million pills of illegally diverted controlled substances. The defendants allegedly defrauded programs entrusted for the care of the elderly and disabled to line their own pockets. The United States has seized over $245 million in cash, luxury vehicles and other assets in connection with the takedown. Descriptions of each case involved in the national enforcement action are available at Criminal Division | 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.

    The New England Strike Force’s cases are the result of investigations conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General; the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations; Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation; and the United States Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service.

    Leveraging advanced data analytics, forensic accounting, interagency collaboration, and subject-matter expertise, the New England Strike Force investigates and prosecutes complex health care fraud and money laundering schemes across the region, focusing on both individuals and corporations engaged in criminal conduct. DOJ Fraud Section Assistant Chief Kevin Lowell leads the Strike Force.

    The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Shiprock Man Faces Federal Charges for Fatal Stabbing During Residential Break-In

    Source: US FBI

    ALBUQUERQUE – A Shiprock man is facing a federal murder charge after allegedly breaking into a home and fatally stabbing a man during a violent altercation in the early morning hours.

    According to court documents, on Friday, June 27, 2025, Armondo Paul, 25, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was arrested after officers from the Navajo Nation Police Department responded to a stabbing at a Shiprock residence. Upon arrival, officers found the victim deceased with a neck wound believed to be from a bladed weapon.

    The investigation revealed Paul went to a home after midnight and turned off the power to that residence. After a young woman and her father exited their home to investigate, Paul forcibly entered their residence armed with a knife. After a brief struggle, Paul stabbed the male in his neck. Paul then fled the scene; he was apprehended later that day.

    Paul is charged with second-degree murder. He will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. If convicted of the current charge, Paul faces up to life in prison.

    U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

    The Farmington Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department and Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary C. Jones is prosecuting the case.

    A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI: InvroMining launches intelligent AI cloud mining platform to achieve stable daily income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

     Hot News

     Core Scientific share price surge sparks renewed global interest in the value of cloud computing power
    In June 2025, shares of US mining giant Core Scientific soared more than 30% in a single day on rumours of a takeover. As the core of digital asset infrastructure, the value of “arithmetic power” is being reassessed by the capital market. At the same time, InvroMining is providing global users with a new path to crypto income without hardware by using AI cloud mining model.

     InvroMining: AI-driven Next Generation Intelligent Cloud Mining Platform

     InvroMining is a global intelligent cloud mining platform that allows users to participate in the daily mining of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Dogcoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies without the need for any mining equipment. New users can get a $15 experience bonus for signing up, and the platform automatically allocates arithmetic power through AI algorithms, realising a truly “low-threshold, automated” mining experience.

     Platform core highlights

    1.  Sign up to get $15 experience gold
       2. AI real-time allocation of arithmetic power, automatically increase revenue
      3. Support iOS / Android / PC multi-platform operation.
      4. Green energy mining, in line with ESG environmental standards
      5. Global legal compliance operation, users feel more at ease.
      6. 24/7 multi-language customer service support.
       7.Support over 10 mainstream cryptocurrency contracts.

     How to start earning potential income with InvroMining?

    1.Visit the official website: https://InvroMining.com
    2. Sign up for an account and receive a $15 bonus.
    3. Choose the right mining plan and activate it.

     InvroMining offers a wide selection of short and long term investment contracts :
    ①. BTC Basic Contract: $100 investment, 2-day cycle, $4 daily return, $108 total return.
    ②.DOGE Classic Contract: $5,000 investment, 20-day cycle, daily return of $77.5, total return of $6550
    ③.BTC Super Contract: $100,000 investment, cycle 55 days, daily return $1,950, total return $296,250
    4. Check your earnings daily and withdraw cash after the contract ends.
    5. Refer a friend to get extra bonus

     Why choose InvroMining?

     1. Global compliance, safe and reliable.
    2. Green energy mining, support carbon neutral goal.
    3. AI algorithm-driven, better returns
    4. Double encryption to ensure asset security
    5. Flexible contract configuration to suit different needs.

     Conclusion

     As Core Scientific’s market capitalisation soars, the strategic value of cloud computing power in the global capital market is becoming more and more prominent. invroMining is making it easy for ordinary users to participate in the digital asset economy with its leading AI cloud mining model. If you are looking for a stable, efficient and environmentally friendly crypto revenue solution, InvroMining is undoubtedly the most trustworthy choice in 2025.

    For more information, please visit the official website: https://InvroMining.com
    For the convenience of users to operate and manage their accounts, please visit the official website or click here to download the APP

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  • MIL-OSI: MiddleGround Capital Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Arrow Tru-Line to the Chamberlain Group, a Blackstone Portfolio Company

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEXINGTON, Ky., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiddleGround Capital (“MiddleGround”), an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American and European headquartered middle-market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies, today announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Arrow Tru-Line (“ATL”), an independent manufacturer and supplier of structurally critical overhead garage door hardware components, to the Chamberlain Group, a global leader in intelligent access and monitoring with leading brands including LiftMaster and myQ.

    Arrow Tru-Line is the market-leading manufacturer and distributor of metal garage door components and hardware, serving OEMs, distributors and installers across North America. Originally founded in 1970 and headquartered in Archbold, Ohio, ATL manufactures a complete offering of essential hardware, including hinges, brackets, angles, tubes, springs and pre-assembled track sets through the processes of rollforming, stamping, assembling and sourcing products. The company, led by CEO Thomas Brockley, operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

    “Since we acquired Arrow Tru-Line in late 2021, Tom and the management team have done an exceptional job operating the business and positioning the company for the future, while preserving core manufacturing jobs that are so important for the US economy,” said John Stewart, Founding and Managing Partner of MiddleGround. “In partnership with our operations team, the management team has vertically integrated the business to drive further value for customers. Through the execution of operational improvements, the company has substantially improved free cash flow conversion and profitability. Additionally, we are excited to provide our investors with much-needed liquidity. The fact that we have been able to achieve such a positive outcome given the economic conditions of the last four years is a testament to our team and our investment strategy.”

    “We are very proud to have helped ATL improve its manufacturing capabilities through the hard work of our operations team and the management team. MiddleGround provided the company with critical capital investment that allowed for the vertical integration of key components while expanding the company’s capabilities, setting the company up for future revenue growth,” said Lindsay Quintero, Vice President at MiddleGround. “The company is well-positioned to capitalize on future growth in the U.S. housing market based on aged U.S. housing stock, record-high homeowner equity, and an ongoing undersupply of housing. We’ve aligned ATL’s product portfolio to include a full suite of garage door hardware products that will enable the company to capitalize on current industry tailwinds that include an accelerated demand for residential repair and remodeling, new housing construction, and increased commercial construction in North America. We believe that as a part of Chamberlain, the combined platform is well-positioned to deliver even greater value through its highly complementary product offering.”

    “MiddleGround has been an exceptional partner for ATL. Their operational expertise and deep, hands-on experience has positioned us with several competitive advantages,” added Mr. Brockley. “We’re looking forward to continuing the strategic momentum MiddleGround has imparted under the Chamberlain Group.”

    The transaction is MiddleGround’s third full exit for its first fund, MiddleGround Capital I, LP, which closed in August 2019 at $460 million.

    Advisors
    Raymond James served as financial advisor and Greenberg Traurig served as legal counsel to MiddleGround Capital. Wells Fargo served as exclusive financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LP served as legal counsel to the Chamberlain Group.

    About MiddleGround Capital
    MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm based in Lexington, Kentucky with over $4.1 billion of assets under management. MiddleGround makes control equity investments in middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution businesses. MiddleGround works with its portfolio companies to create value through a hands-on operational approach and partners with its management teams to support long-term growth strategies. For more information, please visit: https://middleground.com/.

    About Arrow Tru-Line
    Arrow Tru-Line is the leading independent manufacturer and supplier of overhead garage door hardware components in North America selling into both residential and commercial sectors. Headquartered in Archbold, OH, the company has 6 facilities supporting its core manufacturing footprint spread across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit: www.arrowtruline.com.

    About Chamberlain Group
    Chamberlain Group (GG) is global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Our myQ ecosystem allows you to unlock your home’s full potential with an all-in-one access + monitoring app. myQ also delivers seamless, secure, access to businesses and communities worldwide. CG’s LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® products are found in 50+ million homes, and 13 million+ people rely on myQ® daily. Our patented vehicle-to-home connectivity solution, myQ Connected Garage, is available in millions of vehicles from the leading automakers.

    Follow Chamberlain Group on LinkedIn and Instagram.

    About Blackstone
    Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.  

    MiddleGround Capital Media Contacts
    Doug Allen/Maya Hanowitz
    Dukas Linden Public Relations
    MiddleGround@dlpr.com
    +1 (646) 722-6530

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  • MIL-OSI: Mortgage Rates Today – July 7, 2025: QuoteMortageUSA Launches Daily Refinance Rate Report for U.S. Homeowners

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    In an effort to provide homeowners with timely and transparent financial insights, QuoteMortgageUSA, a leading digital mortgage solutions provider, has launched its daily mortgage refinance rate report. This initiative offers consumers up-to-date access to refinance trends, market context, and personalized tools to compare lender offers—all without impacting their credit score.

    As of July 7, 2025, the national average refinance rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.80%, reflecting a modest increase of 3 basis points over the past week. This stabilization follows a period of gradual increases throughout June and may signal temporary relief for borrowers after weeks of volatility in the mortgage market.

    Homeowners can visit QuoteMortgageUSA.com and complete a short, secure form to receive personalized refinance options in minutes—without a phone call or credit inquiry.

    Refinance Rate Snapshot – July 7, 2025

    Conventional Mortgages

    • 30-year fixed: 6.80%
    • 20-year fixed: 6.50%
    • 15-year fixed: 5.86%
    • 10-year fixed: 5.58%

    Jumbo Mortgages

    • 30-year fixed: 7.19%
    • 15-year fixed: 6.29%

    FHA Loans

    • 30-year fixed: 6.73%
    • 15-year fixed: 5.41%

    VA Loans

    • 30-year fixed: 6.30%
    • 15-year fixed: 5.80%

    These figures reflect data as of July 7, 2025.

    With rates stabilizing and even falling for shorter-term and adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) products, this week may offer a timely opportunity to refinance or lock in rates if you’re a buyer. Borrowers with strong credit and the ability to put down 20% or more can often secure better-than-average rates. 

    To maximize savings, consider these key strategies:

    • Compare multiple lenders to find competitive offers.
    • Improve your credit score to access lower tiers.
    • Make a larger down payment to reduce risk and interest.
    • Choose the right loan type—shorter terms offer lower rates but higher monthly costs.

    Discover how much you could save — explore your personalized refinance options today at QuoteMortgageUSA.com.

    Why Homeowners Are Considering Refinancing

    While mortgage rates remain above the historic lows seen during the pandemic, many homeowners with rates above 7% may still benefit from refinancing. This is particularly relevant for those seeking to reduce monthly payments, access built-up equity, switch loan types, or fund major purchases.

    “Timing is everything in today’s market,” said a spokesperson from QuoteMortageUSA. “That’s why we’re making it easier than ever to compare real offers from trusted lenders, on your terms — without phone calls or pushy sales tactics.”

    Understanding the Refinance Opportunity

    Refinancing involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one, ideally with better terms or cash-out access. Through QuoteMortageUSA’s secure digital form, homeowners can explore:

    • Cash-out refinancing up to 100% of home value
    • Opportunities to remove mortgage insurance
    • Switching from variable-rate to fixed-rate loans
    • Payment relief via adjusted loan terms

    QuoteMortageUSA users can explore matched refinance offers from over 50 lending partners in less than two minutes — directly through a secure form at QuoteMortageUSA.com.

    Breaking Down Refinance Costs

    Refinancing can lead to long-term savings, but homeowners should understand the associated costs. Closing costs typically range from 2% to 6% of the loan amount and may include:

    • Loan origination and application fees
    • Appraisal and title services
    • Legal and recording fees
    • Prepayment penalties (if applicable)

    QuoteMortageUSA provides an instant savings and cost breakdown once the online form is submitted, helping users make informed financial decisions with no commitment.

    QuoteMortageUSA: A Smarter, Simpler Way to Refi

    QuoteMortageUSA’s new daily rate report is part of a broader effort to modernize the refinance experience by combining transparency, ease of use, and trusted lender access.

    Key Benefits of the QuoteMortageUSA Platform:

    • Personalized loan programs matched to your credit and goals
    • Refinance offers from 50+ mortgage lenders
    • Entirely digital, no phone calls or sales pressure
    • No impact to credit score to view matched offers
    • Available in both English and Spanish

    Explore Your Personalized Refinance Offers Today

    Visit QuoteMortageUSA.com and complete the secure 2-minute form to see how much you could save or access through refinancing. No credit pull, no phone calls — just real offers, instantly.

    About QuoteMortageUSA

    QuoteMortageUSA is a next-generation platform that helps U.S. homeowners make smarter, more informed financial decisions. With personalized refinance tools, daily rate insights, and access to a broad lender network, QuoteMortageUSA simplifies the process from start to finish.

    Contact Information

    Company Name: QuoteMortageUSA Ltd.
    Customer Support Email: support@quotemortgageusa.com
    Phone Number: 912-718-8234
    Mailing Address: Southridge House, Southriver Lane, New Kingstown, British Virgin Islands

    Disclaimer & Affiliate Disclosure

    The content provided on this website is intended for informational and commercial purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. QuoteMortageUSA does not endorse any particular financial institution or product mentioned.

    While we aim to provide accurate, up-to-date, and complete information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the reliability, timeliness, or completeness of the content. Users are strongly encouraged to seek independent advice from licensed professionals—including financial advisors, credit counselors, or legal experts—before making any financial decisions.

    Important Notices:

    • Loan products and services may not be appropriate for everyone.
    • Terms, conditions, and eligibility vary by lender and borrower location.
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    This site may include affiliate links. If you press on a link and apply for or purchase a product or service, we may receive a commission—at no additional cost to you. This compensation does not influence the integrity or objectivity of our content or recommendations.

    By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that neither the publisher, authors, affiliates, nor any third-party partners shall be held liable for any errors, omissions, outdated information, or outcomes resulting from its use. This includes, but is not limited to, loan rejections, disputes, or issues with lenders.

    Mentions of “QuoteMortageUSA” are strictly for informational purposes and do not imply legal endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. For loan-specific questions or concerns, please contact the lender directly via their official communication channels.

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  • MIL-OSI: Liberty Agents Seeks Strategic Backers to Power AI and Data Infrastructure Across the WLFI + USD1 Ecosystem

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    From the team behind Assimilate, MacroEdge, and AIaaS – Liberty Agents is preparing to launch as the coordination layer for sovereign builders aligned with liberty-first principles.

    LONDON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LibertyAgents.io, the AI and data coordination layer for the WLFI + USD1 ecosystem, is preparing to launch – and is now seeking strategic backers to help activate the next phase of decentralised infrastructure.

    Built by the team behind, MacroEdge.ai, Assimilate.News, and AIaaS.io, LibertyAgents.io provides verified agent deployment, macro and stablecoin dashboards, curated data feeds, and KYC-ready onboarding tools for sovereign project launches – all operating on a stack already shipped, tested, and integrated.

    “You can’t scale liberty with narratives,” said M0R84N, CEO at Assimilate Corp. “You scale it with infrastructure. Liberty Agents is how we do that.”

    Built on a Proven, Bootstrapped Stack

    LibertyAgents.io is not a concept. It’s a surface layer built on top of an operational intelligence stack shipped by Assimilate Corp over the last 8+ months:

    • MacroEdge.ai – Real-time macro terminal with 80+ indicators, ETF tracking, AI agents, and native WLFI / USD1 dashboards

    • Assimilate.cc – Terminal for agent deployment, coordination, and signal overlays

    • AIaaS.io – 500+ deployable tools for AI agents, dashboards, and strategy execution

    • Assimilate.News – Curated updates across macro, tech, and decentralised systems

    • USD1Bot – Lightweight sentiment and USD1 stablecoin tracker on X

    These tools are already in market – live, modular, and designed for liberty-aligned systems. Not Just Another Meme-Agent Generator

    In an era where AI and crypto are often reduced to gimmicks – meme-bots, prompt wrappers, speculative agent launches – Liberty Agents takes a radically different approach.

    This platform isn’t built to mint hype.
    It’s built to surface signal, deploy usable intelligence, and support builders who treat liberty not as a theme – but a principle worth designing for.

    Liberty Agents is about infrastructure that lasts – not noise that trends.

    Strategic Backers Wanted

    Liberty Agents is now in pre-launch alignment mode and we’re speaking directly with strategic backers.

    Backers who recognise the opportunity:

    • A live, working AI + macro stack

    • A coordination layer aligned with WLFI / USD1

    • A route to support verified builders, onchain signal, and permissionless deployment

    What backers receive:

    • Early access to the Liberty Agents deployment layer and stack-wide integrations

    • Strategic influence on dashboards, data services, and new agent tooling

    • Visibility as a launch supporter (optional)

    • Optional access to deal flow from emerging agents and sovereign deployments

    If you’re deploying capital into liberty-first infrastructure or want to help unlock the ecosystem these tools were built for, we’re ready to talk.

    LibertyAgents Patron NFTs

    For institutions or high-net-worth individuals who resonate with the mission, there is another (faster) way to participate:

    Aligned supporters can mint a Liberty Agents Patron NFT – a symbolic, non-financial access pass. Four Patron tiers are available in strictly limited numbers. NFT minting is denominated in USD1.

    These NFTs offer tiered access to the Liberty Agents ecosystem and demonstrate alignment with decentralised, sovereign infrastructure. More details available at LibertyAgents.io.

    Whether you’re ready to engage or simply ready to signal – we’re ready.

    Token-Agnostic Agents. Payments in USD1. And a Liberty Fund

    Liberty Agents does not assume every tool or project needs a token.

    The platform will support verified, tokenless deployments, as well as modular access tiers powered by USD1.

    From premium agent capabilities to real-time data feeds, USD1 can serve as a clean, stable medium of exchange – enabling payment, licensing, and contribution without introducing volatility or governance overhead.

    In parallel, Assimilate Corp is preparing the groundwork for a Liberty Fund – a discretionary pool designed to support WLFI aligned developers, projects, and coordination tools that advance the ecosystem.

    WLFI & USD1 Alignment by Design

    While currently unaffiliated with World Liberty Financial or USD1, the platform is directly aligned with both:

    • WLFI + USD1 dashboards already live on MacroEdge.ai

    • USD1 flows integrated into early-stage agents and feeds

    • WLFI-native tooling in development, including ETF overlays and launch modules

    • USD1 considered for settlement, agent access, and data monetisation use cases

    About the Team

    Assimilate Corp is led by contributors with deep Web3 and protocol experience, including a successful metaverse ecosystem exit in late 2024. The team has built every piece of infrastructure to date without external funding – and LibertyAgents.io is the next logical evolution.

    Explore the Initial Stack

    • Global macro terminal: https://MacroEdge.ai

    • Agent tools & AI sentiment: https://Assimilate.cc

    • AI as a Service platform: https://AIaaS.io

    • Emerging tech news curation: https://Assimilate.News

    • Coordination layer: https://LibertyAgents.io

    TL;DR

    • LibertyAgents.io is a soon-to-launch coordination layer for WLFI + USD1 ecosystems

    • Built by the team behind Assimilate, MacroEdge, AIaaS, and more

    • Not a meme factory – real infrastructure: agents, dashboards, data services

    • USD1-enabled payments and USD1 AI agent liquidity pairing

    • Launching with a Liberty Fund to support aligned projects and grass roots builders

    • Seeking strategic backers – the stack is ready, the application process open

    • Tiered Patron NFTs for those of a HNW who wish to support the mission

    Media Inquiries / Access:

    team@libertyagents.io

    Lorene George
    Communications Manager
    Liberty Agents is a trading style of Assimilate Corp Assimilate Corp, Panama City

    Web: www.libertyagents.io
    X (Twitter): @LibertyAgents
    CEO: @M0R84N

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by LibertyAgents. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice.Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9f8d1214-5747-438f-a39d-e4040229861e

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK E-petition debate relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship – Monday 7 July 2025.

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship.

    Jacob Collier MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.

    Read the petition:
    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700024

    Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/

    What are petition debates?

    Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.

    Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.

    The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk

    Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/

    Stay up-to-date
    Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions

    Thumbnail image ©UK Parliament / Jessica Taylor

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9UgNNblhc

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Religious Liberty Commission – June 16, 2025

    Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)

    The Religious Liberty Commission held its first hearing at the Museum of the Bible on June 16, 2025

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdJlo1m7Y6Q

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  • MIL-OSI USA: CNN: Pressure builds on Kennedy’s vaccine panel ahead of first meeting

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren

    June 24, 2025

    Ahead of the first meeting of newly appointed vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lawmakers are sharing fresh concerns about the panel’s membership and last-minute actions that could see Covid-19 and influenza vaccines thrown into question.

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, sent a letter Tuesday to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., exclusively obtained by CNN, about the agency’s abrupt dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the appointment of eight new members two days later.

    Her letter came hours after Sen. Bill Cassidy, the top Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, called for officials to postpone the vaccine meeting amid concerns it could further erode Americans’ confidence in vaccine safety.

    …

    Read the full story here.

    By:  Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell
    Source: CNN

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Financial Times: Elizabeth Warren demands information on PE firms’ lobbying efforts for tax breaks

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren

    June 25, 2025

    US Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded that some of the country’s biggest private investment groups give up information about their lobbying efforts to secure tax breaks in Donald Trump’s spending bill, as debate intensifies about the landmark legislation’s winners and losers.

    The senator from Massachusetts, one of the leaders of the Democrats’ liberal wing, called on Blackstone, KKR, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital and Thoma Bravo to provide details on any lobbying and political contributions intended to maintain “special-interest tax loopholes.”

    “It is deeply troubling that private equity firms are subsidised through the tax code to juice their profits, exacerbating the industry’s disastrous, rippling effects across multiple industries,” she wrote on Tuesday, giving the five firms until July 2 to respond.

    …

    Read the full story here.

    By:  Eric Platt, Antoine Gara
    Source: Financial Times

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Great British Energy permanent CEO appointed

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Great British Energy permanent CEO appointed

    Dan McGrail’s appointment brings world-class private sector experience to publicly-owned clean power company.

    • Dan McGrail appointed as the permanent CEO of Great British Energy, after holding interim role 

    • appointment of interim CEO to permanent position brings world-class private sector experience to Great British Energy 

    • leadership will help the company drive forward the government’s Plan for Change and clean energy superpower mission

    Dan McGrail has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of Great British Energy, a company owned by the British people, to help drive forward the government’s Plan for Change and make the UK a clean energy superpower. 

    His appointment brings world-class private sector experience to Great British Energy, with the former Chief Executive of RenewableUK and CEO of Siemens Engines now leading the UK’s publicly-owned clean power revolution.  

    Under his stewardship as interim CEO for the last 4 months, he has helped rapidly set up the company. This includes announcing £1 billion for Great British Energy to invest in clean energy supply chains such as electric cables and floating offshore wind platforms to ensure the clean energy revolution is built here in Britain. 

    Meanwhile hundreds of schools and hospitals are already set to benefit from lower bills thanks to Great British Energy investment into rooftop solar. Around 200 schools and 200 hospitals will install solar panels that could power classrooms and hospital operations, with hundreds of millions in savings to be reinvested in schools and the NHS. 

    This follows the appointment in January of five new non-executive directors to join Chair Juergen Maier on the company’s start-up board, bringing a wide range of experience across different sectors, with knowledge on workplace rights, building UK supply chains and driving investment in clean energy.  

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 

    Dan has been a visionary leader as Great British Energy’s interim CEO, and will bring world-class private sector experience to our publicly-owned clean power company 

    Great British Energy is at the heart of our clean power mission and Plan for Change and is investing in clean energy supply chains to create manufacturing jobs here in Britain.  

    I look forward to working with Dan to unleash the benefits of clean energy, driving growth and new jobs in communities.

    Great British Energy CEO Dan McGrail said: 

    It is a privilege to take on the CEO role permanently and lead Great British Energy from our Aberdeen HQ at such a pivotal moment. 

    We are already delivering for British people, with schools and hospitals set to benefit from cheaper energy bills. 

    We will now focus on scaling up as Britain’s publicly owned energy company, making strategic investments that drive forward the government’s clean power mission and give people a stake in clean energy. 

    RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Jane Cooper said: 

    We wish Dan all the very best in his crucial role leading Great British Energy, which he has spent the last few months setting up so successfully. Although he will be greatly missed by everyone at RenewableUK, his leadership skills and vision, backed by a highly capable team, have left us in the strongest possible position to thrive as we continue to expand our membership and champion the sector. Great British Energy’s ambitious plans to invest in vital new renewable energy projects, including an initial £300 million in offshore wind, will help to create tens of thousands of new jobs all over the country in innovative industries with world-class supply chains which we are proud to represent.  

    Dan will be based in Scotland, working from the Aberdeen headquarters, on a permanent contract with Great British Energy. He took up the post of interim CEO of Great British Energy in March on secondment from RenewableUK.

    Updates to this page

    Published 7 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Russian Federation’s Latest Large-scale Drone, Missile Attacks on Ukraine

    Source: United Nations 4

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    The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

    The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation, reportedly the largest in over three years of war.  These strikes disrupted the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, once again underlining the ongoing risks to nuclear safety.

    The Secretary-General is alarmed by this dangerous escalation and the growing number of civilian casualties.  Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately.

    The Secretary-General reiterates his call for a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as a first step towards a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant UN resolutions.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act – U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

    One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation) Passes the U.S. House

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will be signed into law by President Trump on July 4th

    Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Reconciliation bill):

    “Congress has passed the long-discussed Big, Beautiful, Bill Act, and delivered the American people a huge victory. This legislation addresses many of the legislative priorities that President Trump promised to Americans during his campaign for President. Although the bill is not perfect, as none are, nor does it include several provisions of the original House version, I voted in favor of the largest tax cut in history, ending the Biden-era invasion of our southern border, and reducing wasteful and abusive spending of taxpayer dollars.

    “Americans are tired of having a government that they are afraid of, and want a government they can be proud of. This Reconciliation package scales back the size and scope of federal agencies, cuts red-tape, brings more accountability, and cuts fraud, waste, and abuse. This bill is a good start, but Congress still has a lot of work to do; as we must continue to move back to a government that is small in size, limited in scope, and dedicated to preserving the rights and liberties of the American people.

    “Last November, voters gave the President and Congress an unprecedented mandate to govern, and to tackle the very challenges that this bill addresses. With this historic legislation, Americans will be keeping more of their hard-earned money and paying less for food and fuel, while enjoying a level of safety not seen in years, as our southern border becomes more secure. With President Trump’s signature, the Big, Beautiful, Bill will usher in the Golden Age of America and put our great country back on the path to prosperity.”

    Click here to read the full bill text

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  • MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Barragán, Wasserman Schultz, Garcia Lead Letter Urging FCC to Prioritize Language Accessibility in Hurricane Resiliency Planning

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

    For Immediate Release

    July 6, 2025

    Contact: jin.choi@mail.house.gov

    Barragán, Wasserman Schultz, Garcia Lead Letter Urging FCC to Prioritize Language Accessibility in Hurricane Resiliency Planning

    Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congresswomen Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 24 of their colleagues in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include language access experts and advocates for communities with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the agency’s upcoming Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable on July 7, 2025.

    Signed by Members of Congress representing linguistically diverse and hurricane-prone districts, the letter urges FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Acting Bureau Chief Zenji Nakazawa to prioritize multilingual, culturally competent emergency communications and to embed language accessibility into every phase of disaster preparedness and response.

    “Nearly 68 million United States residents speak a language other than English at home, and over 25 million are classified as LEP,” the lawmakers wrote. “During hurricanes and other disasters, these individuals face significant, documented barriers to accessing emergency alerts, evacuation orders, and disaster recovery information in a language that they can understand.”

    “As the FCC convenes its Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable, it has an opportunity to address longstanding gaps in language accessibility during disasters,” they continued. “To improve access to lifesaving information and support economic resilience, the FCC should prioritize making public safety communications—including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Emergency Alert System messages broadcast over television and radio, and 9-1-1 accessibility standards—multilingual, culturally competent, and accessible to all.”

    Rep. Barragán has long championed language accessibility and continues to lead efforts in Congress to ensure that language is never a barrier to safety or survival. 

    In addition to Barragan, Wasserman Schultz, and Garcia, the letter was signed by Representatives Maxwell Frost, Darren Soto, Adriano Espaillat, Yvette Clarke, Alma Adams, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Frederica Wilson, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Bennie Thompson, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sanford Bishop, Jr., Lois Frankel, Nydia Velázquez, Kathy Castor, Lizzie Fletcher, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Dan Goldman, Jared Moskowitz, Robin Kelly, Cleo Fields, Judy Chu, Valerie Foushee, Kevin Mullin, and Bobby Scott.

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

    Chairman Carr and Acting Bureau Chief Nakazawa:

    As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prepares for its upcoming Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable, we urge you to include language access experts and advocates who serve communities with limited English proficiency (LEP). Public safety communications that fail to address language needs leave millions of people vulnerable, and no resiliency framework is complete without closing this gap.

    Nearly 68 million United States residents speak a language other than English at home, and over 25 million are classified as LEP.[1] During hurricanes and other disasters, these individuals face significant, documented barriers to accessing emergency alerts, evacuation orders, and disaster recovery information in a language that they can understand. These challenges are not hypothetical—they have played out in real time during recent disasters, with serious and sometimes deadly consequences.

    In Houston, for example, nearly half a million residents have limited or no English proficiency, and the city is home to more than 145 spoken languages.[2] When Hurricane Beryl tore through Houston last year, significant portions of the city’s LEP community reported feeling unprepared, as most emergency resources were available in English and Spanish but not other languages spoken by a large number of residents.[3] This is particularly alarming as Harris County, where Houston is located, scores a 100/100 or “very high” for hurricane risk on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Risk Index.[4]

    The State of Florida, another hurricane hotspot, boasts over 4.8 million foreign-born residents who speak more than 130 languages.[5] More than 400,000 households in Florida speak Haitian Creole as their primary language, and tens of thousands more primarily speak Portuguese, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic, German, Russian, Italian, or another language.[6] Communicating effectively with these diverse populations is a complex undertaking—particularly for rural, agricultural counties in north central Florida, which often operate with limited resources. Many of these counties lack in-house interpreters or multilingual social media outreach, and more than a third do not have bilingual staff or call-in language lines.[7] These constraints highlight the need for stronger federal support and coordination to ensure all communities receive timely, accurate emergency information in a language that they understand.

    The stakes of inadequate communication go beyond immediate safety—they also affect a community’s ability to recover economically after a disaster. Immigrants in Florida’s workforce—including many who are classified as LEP—contribute an estimated $179 billion to the state economy annually in personal income, making up more than one-fifth of all spending power in the state.[8] Throughout the United States, immigrants represent approximately 17 percent of the nation’s labor force and contribute over $2 trillion annually to the United States’ gross domestic product. Ensuring effective communication with these LEP communities during emergencies not only protects lives but also safeguards economic resilience by minimizing disruption and enabling faster recovery.

    As the FCC convenes its Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable, it has an opportunity to address longstanding gaps in language accessibility during disasters. To improve access to lifesaving information and support economic resilience, the FCC should prioritize making public safety communications—including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Emergency Alert System messages broadcast over television and radio, and 9-1-1 accessibility standards—multilingual, culturally competent, and accessible to all. Language access must be embedded into every phase of disaster management: preparedness, response, and recovery. Yet too often, it is treated as an afterthought.

    For these reasons, we urge the FCC to include LEP-serving advocates, language access experts, and representatives of immigrant, refugee, and Indigenous communities in the July 7th roundtable. Their perspectives are critical to identifying systemic weaknesses, enhancing protocols, and ensuring emergency systems reach all communities before, during, and after disasters.

    Thank you for your attention to this critical component of disaster preparedness and public safety.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Paving across six state highways in the south Puget Sound and Kitsap Peninsula starts in July

    Source: Washington State News 2

    Seven work zones cover 82 miles of pavement repairs in Kitsap, Pierce, Thurston and Mason counties

    OLYMPIA – Work to provide a smoother ride for travelers and preserve six state highways in the south Puget Sound region begins Monday, July 14.

    Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will remove and replace asphalt on highways in Thurston, Pierce, Kitsap and Mason counties.

    The first state highway where travelers will see nighttime lane and ramp closures is State Route 16, west of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Gig Harbor. Work will begin on the remaining highways later in July.

    People can get information on each highway via the project webpage and WSDOT app. Information will be shared as work schedules are finalized.

    Paving work zones

    Kitsap/Pierce counties:

    • Gig Harbor – SR 16 between Stone Drive and Burley Olalla Road
    • Silverdale – SR 3 between SR 303 and Sherman Hill Road 

    Thurston County:

    • Olympia – Interstate 5 between Pacific Avenue and 93rd Avenue (SR 121)
    • Tumwater – I-5 between 93rd Avenue (SR 121) and Maytown Road

    Thurston/Mason counties:

    • Kamilche – Northbound US 101 between SR 108 and SR 8

    Pierce County:

    • Puyallup – SR 512 between SR 167 and SR 7
    • Sumner – SR 410 between SR 167 and Myers Road

    The $25.8 million project helps preserve the existing highways for years to come. The new surface will reduce the potential for costly emergency maintenance repairs and unexpected lane closures.

    The work is scheduled to finish this fall.

    Project at a glance 

    Work is planned in lanes in most need of repair on each highway. Crews will grind down existing asphalt, then pave a layer of fresh asphalt. After a curing time, they will return to install permanent lane markings.

    Nearby businesses and residential areas may experience increased night construction noise. Grinding and paving is unavoidably loud. Crews will work quickly and efficiently to minimize disruptions.

    People traveling are encouraged to watch their speeds. Drivers need to slow down and give crews the room they need to repave the highways.

    For the latest information about projects on state highways, use WSDOT’s real-time travel map or sign up for email updates.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: President Trump Signs the One Big Beautiful Bill into Law, Featuring Landmark Medicaid Reform

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District)

    WASHINGTON—On Independence Day, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) applauded President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, a transformational piece of legislation that puts American families, seniors, and businesses first.

    In addition to the bill’s broad economic reforms, Congressman Bean successfully fought for the inclusion of a key social reform to strengthen work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid. This provision ensures that physically capable individuals, not in school, and without dependents, participate in meaningful work or workforce training.

    “There’s no better time to restore accountability and opportunity than the Fourth of July,” said Congressman Bean. “President Trump’s signature on the One Big Beautiful Bill is a win for the American worker, and I’m proud that my Medicaid work requirements provision is helping fuel that momentum.”

    BACKGROUND

    • As the number of people on Medicaid has increased to more than 93 million, the labor force participation rate has decreased to 62.5%.
    • Specifically, this legislation would require able-bodied adults aged 19-64 with no dependents to work, volunteer, or enroll in a school, a job training program, or a combination of all 3 for 80 hours a month to be eligible for Medicaid benefits.
    • Exemptions include pregnant women, foster youth, Tribal members, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
    • The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that similar able-bodied work requirements for Medicaid benefits would save taxpayers $109 billion over the next decade.
    • A 2023 Axios-Ipsos survey revealed that 63% of Americans supported work requirements for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Lilo & Stitch: With love, a bereaved child feels safe enough to grieve and grow

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Elena Merenda, Associate Head of Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber

    Lilo’s story offers a meaningful glimpse into how grief shows up in children through their emotions and actions. (Disney)

    This story contains spoilers about Lilo & Stitch.

    At first glance, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, set in Hawaii, seems like a playful, heartwarming film about an alien’s misadventures and a young girl’s search for connection and friendship. But there’s a deeper story — one about childhood grief in the life of the main character, Lilo, and how she navigates the loss of her parents.

    Lilo’s story offers a meaningful glimpse into how grief shows up in children through their emotions and actions.

    Grief in childhood is often misunderstood and overlooked. A common misconception is that children don’t grieve because they’re too young to understand loss. But just because children don’t express grief the way adults do, it doesn’t mean they aren’t grieving.

    As an early child educator who teaches families and post-secondary students about children’s grief, I often say this: anyone who is capable of loving is capable of grieving — and children are deeply capable of love.

    Children express grief through behaviours

    Lilo’s grief is never directly named in the film, but it’s everywhere — she lashes out, isolates herself and clings tightly to Stitch. These behaviours mirror how many children express grief through actions rather than words.

    Research from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network notes that young children often grieve through behaviour — aggression, regression, somatic complaints or withdrawal. This is tied to their stage of cognitive development.

    As the theory of cognitive development by renowned psychologist Jean Piaget outlines, children aged two to seven think concretely and egocentrically, making abstract concepts like death hard to understand.

    In one scene, Lilo insists on feeding a sandwich to her pet fish Pudge, believing he controls the weather — an imaginative ritual that helps her feel a sense of control in a world that feels uncertain and unstable. In multiple scenes she refuses to listen to her sister Nani, reflecting how grief often shows up through routines, symbolic actions or emotional withdrawal.

    Grief can make children feel ‘different’

    The Canadian Alliance for Children’s Grief estimates that one in 14 children in Canada will lose a parent or sibling before age 18. Yet despite how common it is, childhood grief is often overlooked — especially in schools, where emotional pain may go unnoticed.

    Feeling ‘different’ may go unnoticed in schools.
    (Disney)

    In Lilo & Stitch, we see this reality through Lilo. She knows she doesn’t fit in and asks her sister why no one likes her. Her classmates tease her for being “weird” and emotionally reactive. In one scene, she tries to share a handmade bracelet during dance class, only to be mocked and excluded. The moment may seem small but it reveals a deeper truth: grief can make children feel isolated, overwhelmed and fundamentally different from their peers.

    Research confirms this. Studies in the Journal of School Psychology show that bereaved children often describe themselves as “not normal” or “different,” especially when their peers haven’t experienced a similar loss. Without safe, validating spaces to process their grief, these feelings can lead to loneliness, behavioural struggles and low self-esteem.

    Grief grows with us

    Grief in childhood isn’t a single moment — it evolves and deepens over time. As children grow, so does their understanding of what they’ve lost. They often revisit their grief at new developmental stages, carrying it in different ways.

    Lilo & Stitch reflects this beautifully. Lilo doesn’t talk much about her parents’ death, but we see her grief in the routines she clings to — like listening to Elvis or sharing old family photos. These aren’t just quirks; they’re ways she keeps her parents close.

    This reflects what grief researchers call the continuing bonds theory, which emphasizes that maintaining emotional connections to the deceased can support healthy adaptation. Grief isn’t something children “get over.” It’s something they learn to carry — with support, connection and love.

    Healing doesn’t mean Lilo returns to who she was before her parents’ deaths. Her grief remains, but she begins to rebuild her world with Stitch, Nani and her new ‘ohana (family).

    They don’t replace what was lost, but they become a space where grief and love can coexist.

    One of the film’s most memorable lines captures this truth:

    “This is my family. I found it, all on my own. It’s little and broken but still good. Yeah… still good.”

    Connection is the path to healing

    Just as grief is rooted in love, healing is rooted in connection.

    Lilo’s healing comes from presence. Despite the chaos he brings, Stitch stays. Nani, overwhelmed and unsure, keeps showing up.

    Their love and steady, unconditional presence allow Lilo to begin feeling safe enough to grieve and grow.

    ‘Lilo & Stitch’ trailer.

    This reflects what attachment research tells us: strong, secure relationships are among the most powerful protective factors for children navigating loss. When a child feels emotionally safe with a caregiver, they’re better able to regulate emotions, build resilience and integrate the pain of loss into their development. In bereavement, the presence of a stable, responsive adult can determine whether a child’s grief becomes traumatic — or transformative.

    In Lilo & Stitch, connection becomes both the container for Lilo’s grief and the bridge to her healing. The film gently reminds us: love may be the reason we grieve, but it’s also the most powerful way through it.

    How caregivers can support a grieving child

    1. Maintain routine and consistency.

    In times of grief, structure helps children feel safe. Predictable routines — like mealtimes, bedtime rituals and daily rhythms — offer a sense of stability when everything else feels uncertain

    2. Normalize and validate emotions.

    Help your child name what they’re feeling and let them know it’s OK. Say things like, “It’s OK to feel that way,” or “Whatever you feel is welcome here.” Validation helps reduce shame and gives children permission to process their grief openly.

    3. Answer questions honestly.

    Children need truthful, age-appropriate information about what has happened. Avoid euphemisms like “went to sleep” or “passed away,” which can cause confusion. Instead, use clear, simple language: “Their body stopped working and they died.” Honesty builds trust and supports children’s cognitive and emotional development as they process the permanence of death.

    4. Seek support.

    Grief can feel overwhelming — for children and their parents or caregivers. Reach out to school counsellors, grief therapists or local support groups, because support can reduce isolation, support expression and improve coping in grieving families.

    Elena Merenda does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Lilo & Stitch: With love, a bereaved child feels safe enough to grieve and grow – https://theconversation.com/lilo-and-stitch-with-love-a-bereaved-child-feels-safe-enough-to-grieve-and-grow-259873

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Why are we so obsessed with bringing back the woolly mammoth?

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Rebecca Woods, Associate Professor, Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science & Technology, University of Toronto

    A photograph of a steppe mammoth on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney. (Unsplash/April Pethybridge), CC BY

    In just the last several months, de-extinction — bringing back extinct species by recreating them or organisms that resemble them — has moved closer from science fiction to science fact. Colossal Biosciences — an American for-profit de-extinction startup headed by geneticists George Church and Beth Shapiro — announced two major achievements almost back-to-back.

    In the first, scientists spliced part of the woolly mammoth’s genome into mice to create “woolly mice,” incredibly cute pom-pom like rodents sporting coats that express the genes of long-extinct woolly mammoths.

    Reuters reports on the woolly mice developed by Colossal Biosciences.

    Just a few weeks later, Colossal announced an even bigger achievement, claiming to have brought back the dire wolf, a contemporary of the woolly mammoth who, like their Ice Age proboscidean co-travellers, last roamed the Earth roughly 10,000 years ago.



    Read more:
    Colossal Bioscience’s attempt to de-extinct the dire wolf is a dangerously deceptive publicity stunt

    Mammoth popularity

    Woolly mammoths are at the forefront of these controversial de-extinction efforts. Despite a deep bench of more recently extinct species — the dodo, the moa, passenger pigeons, the bucardo, quagga, thylacine, aurochs and a whole host of others — readily available to take centre stage in de-extinction efforts, woolly mammoths figure prominently in de-extinction stories, both scientific and popular.

    Woolly mammoths featured prominently in the imagery of Revive & Restore, a “genetic rescue” conglomerate of scientists and futurists headed by tech-guru Steward Brand; in 2021, Colossal “established ownership” over woolly mammoth revival. Colossal’s own logo visualizes CRISP-R, the gene-splicing technology that facilitates de-extinction, and the signature spiralled tusks of Mammuthus primigenius.

    In popular culture, woolly mammoths have been a source of fascination for the last several centuries. Thomas Jefferson famously held out hope that live mammoths would be found beyond the frontier of American colonialism in the late-1700s, while early excavations of American mastodons were major events in the early 1800s. American painter Charles Willson Peale captured the first such excavation in oils, and later capitalized on that mastadon’s skeleton in his Philadelphia museum.

    More recently, Manny the mammoth featured in the ongoing Ice Age animated film franchise, first launched in 2002.

    Climate icons

    At the same time, woolly mammoths have also become an emblem of the contemporary climate crisis. During the recent wave of defacing famous artwork in order to draw attention to the climate crisis, environmental activists painted the (fortunately artificial) tusks of the Royal B.C. Museum’s woolly mammoth model bright pink.

    In a 2023 publicity stunt, the Australian cultured-meat startup, Vow, unveiled a mammoth meatball produced out of the woolly mammoth’s genome with sheep DNA as filler. Not for sale, the mammoth meatball was scorched before an audience at the Dutch science museum, Nemo.

    The stunt was intended to call attention, again, to the plight of the Earth’s climate, the unsustainability of industrialized food systems and the potential for lab-grown meat to square this particular circle.

    Model animals

    For a creature that no human being has ever seen live and in the flesh, woolly mammoths certainly get a lot of media exposure. How did this long-extinct species become the emblem of contemporary extinction and de-extinction?

    People have been interacting with the remains of woolly mammoths for hundreds of years. Dig a hole deep enough almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, and you are apt to come across the bones or maybe the tusks of extinct mammoths or mastodons.

    In early modern Europe, mammoth fossils were famously interpreted as the bones of unicorns and giants before being recognized as belonging to elephant-like creatures around 1700. Only around 1800 were mammoths recognized as a distinct and extinct species of proboscidea.

    Elsewhere in Arctic regions, especially Siberia, Indigenous Peoples were familiar with mammoth remains preserved by permafrost. As rivers and their tributaries surged during annual thaws, whole carcasses of mammoths (and woolly rhinos) were sometimes exposed.

    Local peoples who came across these remains, apparently recently dead but belonging to creatures they never saw walking the Earth’s surface, surmised that they were great burrowing rodent-like animals that tunnelled through the ground and perished if they accidentally came into contact with atmosphere.



    Read more:
    Ancient DNA suggests woolly mammoths roamed the Earth more recently than previously thought

    Around the Arctic, including in Alaska, permafrost prevented the fossilization of mammoth tusks as well as bodies, and this ice ivory was — and remains — an important element of Arctic economies, carved locally and exchanged into historically regional, and now global, markets.

    Continued relevance

    Despite their association with the distant past, woolly mammoths have long resonated with modern human cultures as their fossilized or preserved body parts entered economic practices and knowledge systems alike. But as the extinction of once numerous species like the passenger pigeon, the American bison and African elephant began to loom over the late 19th century, woolly mammoths took on new meanings in the context of modern extinction and emergent understandings of human evolution.

    A mural by by paleoartist Charles R. Knight depicting wooly mammoths, displayed at the American Museum of Natural History.
    (United States Geological Survey)

    Revolutions in geology, archeology, paleontology and related disciplines were changing long-held assumptions about the origin of humankind.

    Narratives of the rise of “man the hunter” arose in natural history institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History and the Field Museum in Chicago. These origin stories were explicitly connected to the presumed extinction of woolly mammoths and their evolutionary relatives, the mastodons.

    These led to some of the most powerful expressions of mammoths in visual form, like the frescoes and paintings produced by renowned paleoartist Charles R. Knight.

    At the same time, cave paintings in France, Spain and elsewhere came to light in the early 20th century. For example, the 40,000-year-old frescoes at Rouffignac, France clearly depicting woolly mammoths were interpreted as further evidence of this deep and powerful historical connection.

    It is this connection — the association of the rise of modern humankind with the decline and extinction of the woolly mammoth — that feeds today’s continued fascination. Notions of human complicity in extinction stories have long been embedded in modern scientific understandings of woolly mammoths. It is no accident that woolly mammoths are so central to de-extinction projects and climate activism alike.

    Rebecca Woods received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

    – ref. Why are we so obsessed with bringing back the woolly mammoth? – https://theconversation.com/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-bringing-back-the-woolly-mammoth-253432

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Enforcement webinar outlines best practice and improvements to casework timeframes

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Enforcement webinar outlines best practice and improvements to casework timeframes

    The Planning Inspectorate recently hosted a webinar focusing on best practice in enforcement appeals, drawing more than 570 attendees, predominantly from local planning authorities across the country.

    Improving enforcement appeals timeframes 

    During the webinar, Claire Sherratt, Professional and Operations Lead at the Planning Inspectorate, outlined the progress made in reducing timeframes for enforcement appeals, particularly those proceeding by hearings and inquiries. 

    “We’ve made significant improvements to the time it takes to process enforcement appeals proceeding by hearings and inquiries,” she explained. 

    When the Planning Inspectorate receives an enforcement appeal now, an inspector is appointed at the outset. For inquiries, event dates are fixed for 17-20 weeks ahead, with a case management conference around week 8 to discuss procedural matters. For hearings, event dates are typically set 13-16 weeks ahead. 

    However, Claire acknowledged the ongoing challenge with written representation appeals, noting approximately 3,500 open cases in the system, with 35% over 52 weeks old.* 

    “We’re taking decisive action to address this backlog,” Claire explained. “Our aim is to have closed enough of the older cases that only a small percentage remain over 52 weeks by the end of March 2026.” 

    The Inspectorate is implementing several measures to tackle the backlog, including: 

    • no longer automatically linking planning and enforcement appeals, helping to concentrate on older cases 
    • exploring ways to allocate cases to inspectors differently based on the grounds raised in appeals 
    • prioritising the oldest cases first 

    Enforcement appeals best practice 

    The webinar also provided comprehensive guidance on enforcement notice requirements and appeals. Inspector Managers Jeanie Russell and John Murray shared practical advice, including: 

    • the importance of correctly identifying the boundaries of the land in an enforcement notice 
    • ensuring notice requirements match the allegations 
    • understanding the grounds of appeal and how they are considered 
    • the concept of planning units, and when they are relevant to enforcement action 
    • the differences between primary, incidental and mixed uses 
    • how to handle the time for compliance with enforcement notices 

    A key piece of advice for local authorities was to consider giving enough time before setting the effective date of an enforcement notice to allow for potential resolution through alternative schemes or conditions. 

    “An appeal should be the last resort,” Claire noted, encouraging ongoing discussions between parties to narrow the matters in dispute and produce statements of common ground where possible. 

    Watch: Best practice in enforcement appeals

    The full webinar recording and presentation slides are available on the Planning Inspectorate webinars page.  

    Our next webinar on Local Plans is scheduled for September – subscribe to our alerts to receive early access to register. 

    *These figures were shared as part of a public discussion and reflect the latest internal management information available at the time. They are not official statistics.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Temporary removal of the unclaimed Estates list

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Temporary removal of the unclaimed Estates list

    Due to an administrative issue we have temporarily removed the unclaimed Estates list from our website.

    News story

    Due to an administrative issue we have temporarily removed the unclaimed Estates list from our website. Further details will follow as soon as possible.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services

    Parents across the country to benefit from new plan to drive up the quality and accessibility of early years education and boost children’s life chances

    Early Education Minister, Stephen Morgan

    Hundreds of thousands of families in every corner of England will soon feel the benefits of a rebuilt early childhood support service that will give every child the chance to succeed, and every parent somewhere to turn for advice and support.

    The Best Start in Life strategy will see a fundamental step change in how the government drives up quality in early education, ensures places are available in every community, and restores crumbling family services for the next generation – as the government places £1.5bn of cash behind the reforms.

    Having a trained early years teacher can lead to better long-term life chances for children, with research showing settings with graduate staff score more highly on all quality measures.

    However, only one in ten nurseries have an early years teacher now, meaning action to restore fairness is needed after years of neglect.

    That’s why through a new incentive scheme, the government will fund tax-free payment of £4,500 to attract the very best talent and keep 3,000 more early years teachers in nurseries serving the 20 most disadvantaged communities in the country.

    The approach taken is just one first step toward raising standards in the most disadvantaged areas and ensuring every community has a fair chance to succeed – a crucial mission to drive real national renewal.

    The strategy will set out measures the government is considering to raise the quality and availability of places, strengthening partnerships between nurseries and schools to get children ready to enter reception.

    From next April Ofsted will inspect all new early years providers within 18 months of opening and move towards inspecting all providers at least once every four years, compared to the current six-year cycle.

    That’s why we are restoring crucial family services by delivering up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across every local authority in England and scaling up the very best of early years education and care to get tens of thousands more children starting school ready to learn. 

    Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: 

    My driving mission is to make sure every child has the chance to succeed no matter their background – and this new strategy will help give our youngest children the very best start in life.

    The best way of reducing inequalities is by tackling them early: that’s why we’re joining up family support services through our Best Start Family Hubs, driving up quality in our early years system and strengthening support for children as they enter primary school.

    These aren’t luxuries. They are the essentials, and that is what this government will deliver as we fulfil our Plan for Change.

    The strategy sets out a number of other levers to raise the status and skills of educators – including through consulting on a new professional register for the early years, working with the sector to establish a career framework, and funding early learning interventions in English and maths.

    Today’s plan follows the announcement of a number of measures to support families, such as urgent action rolling out 30 hours government-funded childcare this September, thousands of places in school-based nurseries, and a record uplift of almost 50% to early years disadvantage funding.

    But the government wants to go further to make parenting easier. The strategy commits to designing and delivering a simpler system to make it easier for families to access early education and childcare, looking widely at the current support provided by different parts of government and taking account of the ongoing review of parental leave and pay. 

    The government will also look at how social investment – where positive outcomes for society are prioritised over profit – could be leveraged to create more quality childcare places in the communities where they are needed most.

    Sarah Ronan, Director, Early Education and Childcare Coalition said:

    Today marks a turning point in how we value early education. This strategy sets out a long-overdue vision for change and a new beginning for a system that has been under pressure for too long. 

    We welcome the Government’s commitment to work with families and the sector, and the focus on raising the status of the workforce. 

    Change won’t happen overnight but it starts today with a shared mission to give every child the best start in life.

    There will be new funding for partnerships between schools and local nurseries to strengthen transitions into school and break down barriers from day one, and every local authority will work with government to agree statutory targets to improve school readiness in their area.

    The strategy follows a record investment confirmed for early years entitlements next year, increasing to over £9 billion, with £400 million set aside over the next three years to improve quality in early years settings and reception classes and drive better outcomes for children.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Alberta-Ontario MOUs fuel more pipelines and trade

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    The two provinces agree on the need for the federal government to address the underlying conditions that have harmed the energy industry in Canada. This includes significantly amending or repealing the Impact Assessment Act, as well as repealing the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, Clean Electricity Regulations, the Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap, and all other federal initiatives that discriminately impact the energy sector, as well as sectors such as mining and manufacturing. Taking action will ensure Alberta and Ontario can attract the investment and project partners needed to get shovels in the ground, grow industries and create jobs.

    The first MOU focuses on developing strategic trade corridors and energy infrastructure to connect Alberta and Ontario’s oil, gas and critical minerals to global markets. This includes support for new oil and gas pipeline projects, enhanced rail and port infrastructure at sites in James Bay and southern Ontario, as well as end-to-end supply chain development for refining and processing of Alberta’s energy exports. The two provinces will also collaborate on nuclear energy development to help meet growing electricity demands while ensuring reliable and affordable power.

    The second MOU outlines Alberta’s commitment to explore prioritizing made-in-Canada vehicle purchases for its government fleet. It also includes a joint commitment to reduce barriers and improve the interprovincial trade of liquor products.

    “Alberta and Ontario are joining forces to get shovels in the ground and resources to market. These MOUs are about building pipelines and boosting trade that connects Canadian energy and products to the world, while advocating for the right conditions to get it done. Government must get out of the way, partner with industry and support the projects this country needs to grow. I look forward to working with Premier Doug Ford to unleash the full potential of our economy and build the future that people across Alberta and across the country have been waiting far too long for.”

    Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta

    “In the face of President Trump’s tariffs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Canadians need to work together to build the infrastructure that will diversify our trading partners and end our dependence on the United States. By building pipelines, rail lines and the energy and trade infrastructure that connects our country, we will build a more competitive, more resilient and more self-reliant economy and country. Together, we are building the infrastructure we need to protect Canada, our workers, businesses and communities. Let’s build Canada.”

    Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

    These agreements build on Alberta and Ontario’s shared commitment to free enterprise, economic growth and nation-building. The provinces will continue engaging with Indigenous partners, industry and other governments to move key projects forward.

    “Never before has it been more important for Canada to unite on developing energy infrastructure. Alberta’s oil, natural gas, and know-how will allow Canada to be an energy superpower and that will make all Canadians more prosperous. To do so, we need to continue these important energy infrastructure discussions and have more agreements like this one with Ontario.”

    Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals

    “These MOUs with Ontario build on the work Alberta has already done with Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and the Port of Prince Rupert. We’re proving that by working together, we can get pipelines built, open new rail and port routes, and break down the barriers that hold back opportunities in Canada.” 

    Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors

    “Canada’s economy has an opportunity to become stronger thanks to leadership and steps taken by provincial governments like Alberta and Ontario. Removing interprovincial trade barriers, increasing labour mobility and attracting investment are absolutely crucial to Canada’s future economic prosperity.”

    Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

    Together, Alberta and Ontario are demonstrating the shared benefits and opportunities that result from collaborative partnerships, and what it takes to keep Canada competitive in a changing world.

    Quick facts

    • Steering committees with Alberta and Ontario government officials will be struck to facilitate work and cooperation under the agreements.
    • Alberta and Ontario will work collaboratively to launch a preliminary joint feasibility study in 2025 to help move private sector led investments in rail, pipeline(s) and port(s) projects forward.
    • These latest agreements follow an earlier MOU Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford signed on June 1, 2025, to open up trade between the provinces and advance shared priorities within the Canadian federation.

    Related information

    • Leading the way on interprovincial trade

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  • MIL-OSI USA: New Law Delivers Federal Funding to Reimburse Local Law Enforcement for Trump Security Costs in Palm Beach County

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

    New Law Delivers Federal Funding to Reimburse Local Law Enforcement for Trump Security Costs in Palm Beach County

    West Palm Beach, FL, July 4, 2025

    The reconciliation bill signed into law includes critical funding to reimburse law enforcement agencies for overtime costs incurred while protecting the President. This new grant program will ensure local and state agencies are not left shouldering the financial burden of presidential security operations. The grant period will cover expenses over the next five years, providing long-term support for those on the front lines of public safety.

    Importantly, this grant program will give local Palm Beach County law enforcement an opportunity to recover millions of dollars from the federal government for security provided to President Trump while he is in our area.

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