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MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The UK called this meeting alongside Denmark, France, Greece and Slovenia in response to the alarming warnings that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worse than it has ever been.

So we are calling for three urgent things.

First, the UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid.

The World Food Programme warned us over a week ago that they have no food left.

And IPC data released yesterday shows that the whole of Gaza is at the risk of famine.

Meanwhile, tonnes of food are currently sitting rotting at the border, blocked from reaching people who are starving.

This is cruel and it is inexcusable.

And it risks further deaths that should be avoidable.

Second, the UK will not support any aid mechanism that seeks to deliver political or military objectives or puts vulnerable civilians at risk.

We call on Israel to urgently engage with the UN to ensure a return to delivery of aid in line with humanitarian principles.

International law requires Israel to allow the rapid and unimpeded provision of humanitarian aid to all civilians.

Third, the UK reiterates our outrage at the killing of Palestinian Red Crescent workers and the strikes on a UNOPS compound in March.

We are disappointed that Israel has not yet released the final findings of its investigation into the UNOPS incident or taken concrete action to ensure these incidents can never happen again.

President, the release of Edan Alexander yesterday after 17 months of cruel Hamas captivity offers a rare moment of hope.

We must never forget the suffering of those hostages that remain in Gaza and those families awaiting the return of their loved ones’ remains.

It is ceasefire deals that have delivered the release of over 180 hostages and allowed a massive scale-up of aid for desperate Palestinians.

This shows what is possible with political will.

This is why we strongly oppose an expansion of this conflict, as do many hostages’ families.

And it is a ceasefire deal that now offers the best hope of ending the agony of the hostages and their families, alleviating the suffering of civilians in Gaza, ending Hamas’ control of Gaza and achieving a pathway to a two-state solution.

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Published 13 May 2025

MIL OSI United Kingdom –

May 14, 2025

MIL-OSI: Evolution Petroleum Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

HOUSTON, Texas, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) today announced its financial and operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Evolution also declared its 47^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter.

Financial & Operational Highlights

($ in thousands)	Q3 2025			Q2 2025			Q3 2024		% Change vs Q3/Q2		% Change vs Q3/Q3		2025 YTD			2024 YTD		% Change vs YTD’24
Average BOEPD	6,667			6,935				7,209	(4	)%	(8	)%	7,033				6,651		6	%
Revenues	$	22,561		$	20,275		$	23,025	11	%	(2	)%	$	64,732		$	64,650		—	%
Net Income (Loss) ⁽¹⁾	$	(2,179	)	$	(1,825	)	$	289	NM		NM		$	(1,939	)	$	2,845		NM
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	$	806		$	(841	)	$	978	NM		(18	)%	$	701		$	3,597		(81	)%
Adjusted EBITDA⁽³⁾	$	7,421		$	5,688		$	8,476	30	%	(12	)%	$	21,234		$	22,011		(4	)%

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⁽¹⁾	^{“NM” means “Not Meaningful.”}
⁽²⁾	^{Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure; see the non-GAAP reconciliation schedules to the most comparable GAAP measures at the end of this release for more information.}
⁽³⁾	^{Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and is a non-GAAP financial measure; see the non-GAAP reconciliation schedules to the most comparable GAAP measures at the end of this release for more information.}

Fiscal Q3 production was 6,667 average barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”), with oil accounting for 52% of revenue, natural gas accounting for 35%, and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) accounting for 13% of revenue during the quarter.
Amid market volatility in fiscal Q3, the Company benefited from its diversified energy portfolio, as reflected by a 30% increase in Adjusted EBITDA⁽³⁾ versus fiscal Q2.
Fiscal Q3 revenue rose 11% versus Fiscal Q2, largely driven by the strength of natural gas revenue, which increased 34% during the quarter.
$4.1 million returned to shareholders in the form of cash dividends during fiscal Q3, and $4.0 million of principal repaid on its Senior Secured Credit Facility.
Activities subsequent to quarter end:
- Four gross new wells were brought online at the Chaveroo Field under budget, with early production rates exceeding expectations.
- Closed the highly accretive $9.0 million acquisition of non-operated oil and natural gas assets located in New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana (the “TexMex” acquisition).
- As of today, production adds from the four new gross Chaveroo wells and TexMex are contributing more than 850 net BOEPD to production.

Kelly Loyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are maintaining our quarterly dividend at $0.12 per share for the twelfth consecutive quarter, underscoring our commitment to sustainable shareholder returns as well as our confidence in the strength of our asset base, even in a volatile commodity price environment.

“Our third quarter results reflect the benefits of our balanced, long-life portfolio of producing assets that are capable of both flourishing in attractive price environments and withstanding cyclical lows. Despite weather and maintenance-related downtime, which affected production, we were able to more than meet all of our capital obligations during the quarter, including ~$8.5 million in dividend and capex payments, as well as repayment of $4.0 million of principal on our Senior Secured Credit Facility.

“Subsequent to quarter end, we closed the TexMex acquisition and turned in-line our latest four Chaveroo wells. TexMex and the four new gross Chaveroo wells are currently contributing more than 850 net BOEPD to production. We also expect to benefit from recent and ongoing drilling activities in our SCOOP/STACK area. When combined with the strength in natural gas prices, these production additions are expected to meaningfully benefit our next fiscal quarter.

Mr. Loyd concluded, “In coordination with our Chaveroo partner, we have agreed to delay the start of our third development block until later into our fiscal year 2026. Our current focus is on acquiring oil-weighted, low-decline producing properties at discounted prices, or natural gas properties which can be hedged favorably for years to come, while strategically deferring development of our high-value, oil-weighted locations, preserving value for our shareholders until oil market conditions improve. Maintaining our dividend is a top priority, and we believe our resilient portfolio and strong financial position will enable us to continue with our dividend program well into the future.”

Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenues decreased 2% to $22.6 million compared to $23.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The decline was driven primarily by an 8% decrease in production volumes, partially offset by a 7% increase in average realized commodity prices. The decrease in production volumes was primarily due to planned maintenance at the central facility and NGL plant downtime at Delhi Field, January winter weather impacts at Barnett Shale, as well as natural production declines, partially offset by additional production from the Company’s SCOOP/STACK properties acquired in February 2024.

Lease operating costs (“LOE”) increased to $13.4 million compared to $12.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was driven by CO₂ purchases at Delhi Field, which resumed in October 2024 after being suspended in February 2024, coupled with a full quarter of the Company’s SCOOP/STACK properties acquired in February 2024, increasing lease operating costs by $0.5 million compared to the year-ago quarter. On a per unit basis, total LOE increased 16% to $22.32 per BOE compared to $19.24 per BOE in the year-ago quarter.

Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense was $5.0 million compared to $5.9 million in the year-ago period. On a per BOE basis, the Company’s current quarter depletion rate decreased to $7.68 per BOE compared to $8.43 per BOE in the year-ago period due to a decrease in its depletable base.

General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, were $1.9 million for both the current and year-ago periods. On a per BOE basis, G&A expenses increased to $3.22 compared to $2.85 in the year-ago period. The increase per unit is the result of decreased production in the current period.

The Company reported a net loss of $2.2 million or $(0.07) per share, compared to net income of $0.3 million or $0.01 per share in the year-ago period. Excluding the impact of unrealized losses, adjusted net income was $0.8 million or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $1.0 million or $0.03 per diluted share in the prior quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $7.4 million compared to $8.5 million in the year-ago period. The decrease was primarily due to decreased revenue as a result of lower production and higher total operating costs due to CO₂ purchases at Delhi Field, which resumed in October 2024 after being suspended in February 2024.

Production & Pricing

Average price per unit:	Q3 2025		Q3 2024		% Change vs Q3/Q3
Crude oil (BBL)	$	68.42	$	73.06		(6)	%
Natural gas (MCF)		3.87		2.77		40	%
Natural Gas Liquids (BBL)		32.28		25.26		28	%
Equivalent (BOE)		37.60		35.10		7	%

Total production for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 7.5% to 6,667 net BOEPD compared to 7,209 net BOEPD in the year-ago period. Total production for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 included 1,911 barrels per day (“BOPD”) of crude oil, 3,723 BOEPD of natural gas, and 1,033 BOEPD of NGLs. The decrease in total production was driven by planned maintenance at the central facility and NGL plant downtime at Delhi Field, January winter weather impacts at Barnett Shale, as well as natural production declines partially offset by additional production from the Company’s SCOOP/STACK properties acquired in February 2024. Total oil and natural gas liquids production generated 65% of revenue for the quarter compared to 75% in the year-ago period.

The Company’s average realized commodity price (excluding the impact of derivative contracts) increased 7% to $37.60 per BOE, compared to $35.10 per BOE in the year-ago period. These increases were primarily driven by an increase of approximately 40% in realized natural gas prices year over year.

Operations Update

At SCOOP/STACK, the Company brought online 13 gross wells fiscal year-to-date, with an additional five wells in progress.

At Chaveroo, the Company successfully completed and brought online four new gross wells in the second development block. These wells were completed on schedule and under budget. Although very early in the productive life of the wells, production rates are significantly exceeding expectations.

In the Williston Basin, oil production was up quarter over quarter as a result of deferred oil sales at the end of Q2 to Q3. Gas and NGLs increased quarter over quarter, benefiting from a full quarter of gas sales. The Williston field continues to generate solid returns.

At Delhi, production was temporarily affected by planned maintenance at the Delhi Central Facility, which resulted in a shutdown of the entire field for a few days and at the NGL Plant for approximately two weeks. At the end of the quarter, the decision was made to switch from purchasing CO₂ volumes to additional water injection. The operator will continue to inject approximately 300 MMCFPD of recycled CO₂. The Company and the operator believe this will be the most economical way to run the field and will significantly reduce operating costs while maximizing cash flow.

Jonah remained steady, with a temporary dip in volumes during February due to the impact of winter weather. However, strong winter natural gas pricing contributed positively to overall cash flow for the quarter.

Barnett Shale delivered consistent cash-flow generation, reflecting its reliability and operational stability. Despite brief downtime in January due to winter storms, production remained steady overall, with improved realized pricing for natural gas and NGLs serving as a tailwind for financial results. These favorable pricing dynamics helped offset broader commodity price weakness and underscore Barnett’s continued role as a valuable contributor to our diversified portfolio.

Balance Sheet, Liquidity, and Capital Spending

On March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $5.6 million, with a working capital deficit of $2.7 million primarily due to unrealized losses on current derivative contracts, which vary quarter-to-quarter based on forecasted commodity prices at the end of each quarter. Evolution had $35.5 million of borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility and total liquidity of $20.1 million, including cash and cash equivalents. In Fiscal Q3, Evolution paid $4.1 million in common stock dividends, $4.0 million in repayments of borrowings of its Senior Secured Credit Facility, $1.8 million in deposits for its TexMex Acquisition, and $4.4 million in capital expenditures. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold a total of approximately 0.2 million shares of its common stock under its At-the-Market Sales Agreement for net proceeds of approximately $1.1 million, after deducting less than $0.1 million in offering costs.

The Company has received approval from its lender, MidFirst Bank, to extend the maturity of the existing Senior Secured Credit Facility to April 2028 and increase their total commitments from $50.0 million to $55.0 million. Also, the Company expects to receive $10.0 million in additional commitments from a new lender, Prism Bank, bringing the total commitments to $65.0 million.

Cash Dividend on Common Stock

On May 12, 2025, Evolution’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock, which will be paid on June 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record on June 13, 2025. This will be the 47^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock since December 31, 2013. To date, Evolution has returned approximately $130.7 million, or $3.93 per share, back to stockholders in common stock dividends.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Evolution Petroleum will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CT to review its fiscal third quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Participants can join online at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=ASNQRrWs or by dialing (844) 481-2813. Dial-in participants should ask to join the Evolution Petroleum Corporation call. A replay will be available through May 14, 2026, via the webcast link provided and on Evolution’s Investor Relations website at www.ir.evolutionpetroleum.com.

About Evolution Petroleum

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on maximizing total shareholder returns through the ownership of and investment in onshore oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. The Company aims to build and maintain a diversified portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas properties through acquisitions, selective development opportunities, production enhancements, and other exploitation efforts. Visit www.evolutionpetroleum.com for more information.

Cautionary Statement

All forward-looking statements contained in this press release regarding the Company’s current and future expectations, potential results, and plans and objectives involve a wide range of risks and uncertainties. Statements herein using words such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “plans,” “outlook,” “should,” “will,” and words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements. Although the Company’s expectations are based on business, engineering, geological, financial, and operating assumptions that it believes to be reasonable, many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from its expectations. The Company gives no assurance that its goals will be achieved. These factors and others are detailed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Contact
Investor Relations
(713) 935-0122
ir@evolutionpetroleum.com


Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,			March 31,
	2025			2024			2024			2025			2024
Revenues
Crude oil	$	11,769		$	14,538		$	11,763		$	38,269		$	38,913
Natural gas		7,790			5,860			5,793			17,868			17,943
Natural gas liquids		3,002			2,627			2,719			8,595			7,794
Total revenues		22,561			23,025			20,275			64,732			64,650
Operating costs
Lease operating costs		13,388			12,624			12,793			37,971			36,865
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion		5,014			5,900			5,433			16,172			14,760
General and administrative expenses		2,573			2,417			2,654			7,754			7,522
Total operating costs		20,975			20,941			20,880			61,897			59,147
Income (loss) from operations		1,586			2,084			(605	)		2,835			5,503
Other income (expense)
Net gain (loss) on derivative contracts		(3,802	)		(1,183	)		(1,219	)		(3,223	)		(1,183	)
Interest and other income		55			63			52			164			283
Interest expense		(705	)		(518	)		(764	)		(2,292	)		(584	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(2,866	)		446			(2,536	)		(2,516	)		4,019
Income tax (expense) benefit		687			(157	)		711			577			(1,174	)
Net income (loss)	$	(2,179	)	$	289		$	(1,825	)	$	(1,939	)	$	2,845
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.09
Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.08
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		33,433			32,702			32,934			33,027			32,692
Diluted		33,433			32,854			32,934			33,027			32,920

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	March 31, 2025		June 30, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5,601	$	6,446
Receivables from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues		10,707		10,826
Derivative contract assets		828		596
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,658		3,855
Total current assets		19,794		21,723
Property and equipment, net of depletion, depreciation, and impairment
Oil and natural gas properties, net, full-cost method of accounting, of which none were excluded from amortization		133,514		139,685

Other noncurrent assets
Derivative contract assets		48		171
Other assets		3,038		1,298
Total assets	$	156,394	$	162,877
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	11,977	$	8,308
Accrued liabilities and other		7,092		6,239
Derivative contract liabilities		3,453		1,192
State and federal taxes payable		—		74
Total current liabilities		22,522		15,813
Long term liabilities
Senior secured credit facility		35,500		39,500
Deferred income taxes		4,572		6,702
Asset retirement obligations		20,398		19,209
Derivative contract liabilities		1,742		468
Operating lease liability		—		58
Total liabilities		84,734		81,750
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock; par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding 34,284,369 and 33,339,535 shares as of March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively		34		33
Additional paid-in capital		45,786		41,091
Retained earnings		25,840		40,003
Total stockholders’ equity		71,660		81,127
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	156,394	$	162,877

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands)

	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,			March 31,
	2025			2024			2024			2025			2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(2,179	)	$	289		$	(1,825	)	$	(1,939	)	$	2,845
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion		5,014			5,900			5,433			16,172			14,760
Stock-based compensation		642			549			659			1,860			1,585
Settlement of asset retirement obligations		(66	)		(19	)		(182	)		(346	)		(19	)
Deferred income taxes		(2,101	)		766			252			(2,130	)		124
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts		3,926			1,063			1,368			3,426			1,063
Accrued settlements on derivative contracts		(57	)		94			9			(114	)		94
Other		(4	)		(3	)		(1	)		(7	)		—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues		(26	)		(2,495	)		29			(34	)		(4,734	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		965			(1,151	)		(1,494	)		1,400			(1,425	)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other		1,149			(1,629	)		3,471			4,382			814
State and federal taxes payable		—			—			—			(74	)		(365	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		7,263			3,364			7,719			22,596			14,742
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition deposits		(1,800	)		—			—			(1,800	)		—
Acquisition of oil and natural gas properties		(20	)		(43,788	)		(69	)		(351	)		(43,788	)
Capital expenditures for oil and natural gas properties		(4,404	)		(2,648	)		(758	)		(7,902	)		(8,353	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(6,224	)		(46,436	)		(827	)		(10,053	)		(52,141	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common stock dividends paid		(4,109	)		(4,003	)		(4,082	)		(12,224	)		(12,037	)
Common stock repurchases, including stock surrendered for tax withholding		(71	)		(818	)		(103	)		(262	)		(1,031	)
Borrowings under senior secured credit facility		—			42,500			—			—			42,500
Repayments of senior secured credit facility		(4,000	)		—			—			(4,000	)		—
Issuance of common stock		1,145			—			2,259			3,404			—
Offering costs		(70	)		—			(236	)		(306	)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(7,105	)		37,679			(2,162	)		(13,388	)		29,432
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(6,066	)		(5,393	)		4,730			(845	)		(7,967	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		11,667			8,460			6,937			6,446			11,034
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	5,601		$	3,067		$	11,667		$	5,601		$	3,067

Evolution Petroleum Corporation

Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items are non-GAAP financial measures that are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, and others, to assess our operating performance as compared to that of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing methods, capital structure, or historical costs basis. We use these measures to assess our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures. Our Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share, excluding selected items, should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items in the same manner.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation, depletion, and accretion (DD&A), stock-based compensation, ceiling test impairment, and other impairments, unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of derivatives, and other non-recurring or non-cash expense (income) items.


	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	March 31,					December 31,			March 31,
	2025			2024		2024			2025			2024
Net income (loss)	$	(2,179	)	$	289	$	(1,825	)	$	(1,939	)	$	2,845
Adjusted by:
Interest expense		705			518		764			2,292			584
Income tax expense (benefit)		(687	)		157		(711	)		(577	)		1,174
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion		5,014			5,900		5,433			16,172			14,760
Stock-based compensation		642			549		659			1,860			1,585
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative contracts		3,926			1,063		1,368			3,426			1,063
Adjusted EBITDA	$	7,421		$	8,476	$	5,688		$	21,234		$	22,011

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,			March 31,
	2025			2024			2024			2025			2024
As Reported:
Net income (loss), as reported	$	(2,179	)	$	289		$	(1,825	)	$	(1,939	)	$	2,845

Impact of Selected Items:
Unrealized loss (gain) on commodity contracts		3,926			1,063			1,368			3,426			1,063
Selected items, before income taxes	$	3,926		$	1,063		$	1,368		$	3,426		$	1,063
Income tax effect of selected items⁽¹⁾		941			374			384			786			311
Selected items, net of tax	$	2,985		$	689		$	984		$	2,640		$	752

As Adjusted:
Net income (loss), excluding selected items⁽²⁾	$	806		$	978		$	(841	)	$	701		$	3,597

Undistributed earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock		(96	)		(21	)		(100	)		(274	)		(73	)
Net income (loss), excluding selected items for earnings per share calculation	$	710		$	957		$	(941	)	$	427		$	3,524

Net income (loss) per common share — Basic, as reported	$	(0.07	)	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.09
Impact of selected items		0.09			0.02			0.03			0.08			0.02
Net income (loss) per common share — Basic, excluding selected items⁽²⁾	$	0.02		$	0.03		$	(0.03	)	$	0.01		$	0.11


Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted, as reported	$	(0.07	)	$	0.01		$	(0.06	)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.08
Impact of selected items		0.09			0.02			0.03			0.08			0.03
Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted, excluding selected items⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	$	0.02		$	0.03		$	(0.03	)	$	0.01		$	0.11

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⁽¹⁾	^{The tax impact for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, is represented using estimated tax rates of 24.0% and 35.2%, respectively. The tax impact for the three months ended December 31, 2024, is represented using estimated tax rates of 28.0%. The tax impact for the nine months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is represented using estimated tax rates of 22.9% and 29.2%, respectively.}
⁽²⁾	^{Net income (loss) and earnings per share excluding selected items are non-GAAP financial measures presented as supplemental financial measures to enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these items on reported results. These financial measures should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and earnings per share in the same manner.}
⁽³⁾	^{The impact of selected items for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, were each calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 33.6 million and 32.9 million, respectively, due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 32.9 million due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items. The impact of selected items for the nine months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, was each calculated based upon weighted average diluted shares of 33.2 million and 32.9 million, respectively, due to the net income (loss), excluding selected items.}

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per unit and per BOE amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	March 31,				December 31,		March 31,
	2025		2024		2024		2025		2024
Revenues:
Crude oil	$	11,769	$	14,538	$	11,763	$	38,269	$	38,913
Natural gas		7,790		5,860		5,793		17,868		17,943
Natural gas liquids		3,002		2,627		2,719		8,595		7,794
Total revenues	$	22,561	$	23,025	$	20,275	$	64,732	$	64,650

Lease operating costs:
Ad valorem and production taxes	$	1,473	$	1,459	$	1,441	$	4,328	$	4,009
Gathering, transportation, and other costs		2,913		2,527		2,889		8,592		6,926
Other lease operating costs		9,002		8,638		8,463		25,051		25,930
Total lease operating costs	$	13,388	$	12,624	$	12,793	$	37,971	$	36,865

Depletion of full cost proved oil and natural gas properties	$	4,607	$	5,532	$	5,024	$	14,956	$	13,680

Production:
Crude oil (MBBL)		172		199		179		555		519
Natural gas (MMCF)		2,011		2,115		2,125		6,364		6,091
Natural gas liquids (MBBL)		93		104		105		311		295
Equivalent (MBOE)⁽¹⁾		600		656		638		1,927		1,829
Average daily production (BOEPD)⁽¹⁾		6,667		7,209		6,935		7,033		6,651

Crude oil (BBL)	$	68.42	$	73.06	$	65.72	$	68.95	$	74.98
Natural gas (MCF)		3.87		2.77		2.73		2.81		2.95
Natural Gas Liquids (BBL)		32.28		25.26		25.90		27.64		26.42
Equivalent (BOE)⁽¹⁾	$	37.60	$	35.10	$	31.78	$	33.59	$	35.35

Average cost per unit:
Ad valorem and production taxes	$	2.46	$	2.22	$	2.26	$	2.25	$	2.19
Gathering, transportation, and other costs		4.86		3.85		4.53		4.46		3.79
Other lease operating costs		15.00		13.17		13.26		13.00		14.18
Total lease operating costs	$	22.32	$	19.24	$	20.05	$	19.71	$	20.16

Depletion of full cost proved oil and natural gas properties	$	7.68	$	8.43	$	7.87	$	7.76	$	7.48

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⁽¹⁾	^{Equivalent oil reserves are defined as six MCF of natural gas and 42 gallons of NGLs to one barrel of oil conversion ratio, which reflects energy equivalence and not price equivalence. Natural gas prices per MCF and NGL prices per barrel often differ significantly from the equivalent amount of oil.}
⁽²⁾	^{Amounts exclude the impact of cash paid or received on the settlement of derivative contracts since we did not elect to apply hedge accounting.}

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Summary of Production Volumes and Average Sales Price (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,								December 31,
	2025				2024				2024
	Volume		Price		Volume		Price		Volume		Price
Production:
Crude oil (MBBL)
SCOOP/STACK		28	$	71.36		30	$	78.71		35	$	70.52
Chaveroo Field		8		56.78		15		76.39		9		67.55
Jonah Field		7		67.69		8		72.25		7		64.54
Williston Basin		34		64.35		35		70.29		30		64.64
Barnett Shale		3		68.03		3		73.05		2		65.99
Hamilton Dome Field		34		58.88		35		61.21		35		57.53
Delhi Field		58		76.04		73		77.08		60		68.66
Other		—		—		—		—		1		71.61
Total		172	$	68.42		199	$	73.06		179	$	65.72
Natural gas (MMCF)
SCOOP/STACK		317	$	4.91		214	$	2.11		314	$	2.89
Chaveroo Field		—		—		7		2.29		—		—
Jonah Field		758		4.02		843		3.94		803		3.21
Williston Basin		32		3.89		20		1.36		18		1.41
Barnett Shale		904		3.39		1,031		1.98		990		2.31
Total		2,011	$	3.87		2,115	$	2.77		2,125	$	2.73
Natural gas liquids (MBBL)
SCOOP/STACK		13	$	27.84		10	$	25.14		18	$	21.34
Chaveroo Field		—		—		1		22.86		—		—
Jonah Field		8		32.14		9		31.93		9		30.08
Williston Basin		8		23.74		4		23.96		2		17.86
Barnett Shale		49		33.48		59		22.85		57		25.86
Delhi Field		15		37.20		20		30.48		19		29.13
Other		—		—		1		25.87		—		—
Total		93	$	32.28		104	$	25.26		105	$	25.90

Equivalent (MBOE)⁽¹⁾
SCOOP/STACK		94	$	41.90		76	$	40.56		105	$	35.48
Chaveroo Field		8		56.78		17		68.40		9		67.55
Jonah Field		141		26.63		158		26.72		150		22.14
Williston Basin		47		53.08		42		61.15		35		57.00
Barnett Shale		203		24.13		234		15.41		224		17.29
Hamilton Dome Field		34		58.88		35		61.21		35		57.53
Delhi Field		73		68.19		93		67.21		79		59.37
Other		—		—		1		25.87		1		71.61
Total		600	$	37.60		656	$	35.10		638	$	31.78

Average daily production (BOEPD)⁽¹⁾
SCOOP/STACK		1,044				835				1,141
Chaveroo Field		89				187				98
Jonah Field		1,567				1,736				1,630
Williston Basin		522				462				380
Barnett Shale		2,256				2,571				2,435
Hamilton Dome Field		378				385				380
Delhi Field		811				1,022				859
Other		—				11				12
Total		6,667				7,209				6,935

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⁽¹⁾	^{Equivalent oil reserves are defined as six MCF of natural gas and 42 gallons of NGLs to one barrel of oil conversion ratio, which reflects energy equivalence and not price equivalence. Natural gas prices per MCF and NGL prices per barrel often differ significantly from the equivalent amount of oil.}

Evolution Petroleum Corporation Summary of Average Production Costs (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,								December 31,
	2025				2024				2024
	Amount		Price		Amount		Price		Amount		Price
Production costs (in thousands, except per BOE):
Lease operating costs
SCOOP/STACK	$	1,106	$	11.74	$	619	$	8.18	$	1,050	$	9.97
Chaveroo Field		128		15.77		161		9.12		122		12.92
Jonah Field		2,184		15.51		2,313		14.63		2,196		14.62
Williston Basin		1,476		31.45		1,413		33.69		1,190		34.12
Barnett Shale		3,739		18.47		3,767		16.07		4,030		18.03
Hamilton Dome Field		1,237		36.36		1,566		45.34		1,188		34.18
Delhi Field		3,518		48.04		2,785		30.19		3,017		38.15
Total	$	13,388	$	22.32	$	12,624	$	19.24	$	12,793	$	20.05

Evolution Petroleum Corporation

Summary of Open Derivative Contracts (Unaudited)

For more information on the Company’s hedging practices, see Note 7 to its financial statements included on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The Company had the following open crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts as of May 12, 2025:


			Volumes in	Swap Price per		Floor Price per		Ceiling Price per
Period	Commodity	Instrument	MMBTU/BBL	MMBTU/BBL		MMBTU/BBL		MMBTU/BBL
April 2025 – June 2025	Crude Oil	Fixed-Price Swap	25,571	$	73.49
April 2025 – June 2025	Crude Oil	Collar	41,601			$	65.00	$	84.00
April 2025 – December 2025	Crude Oil	Fixed-Price Swap	32,229		72.00
July 2025 – December 2025	Crude Oil	Fixed-Price Swap	81,335		71.40
January 2026 – March 2026	Crude Oil	Collar	43,493				60.00		75.80
April 2026 – June 2026	Crude Oil	Fixed-Price Swap	17,106		60.40
April 2025 – December 2025	Natural Gas	Collar	681,271				4.00		4.95
April 2025 – December 2026	Natural Gas	Fixed-Price Swap	3,010,069		3.60
January 2026 – March 2026	Natural Gas	Collar	375,481				3.60		5.00
January 2026 – March 2026	Natural Gas	Collar	213,251				4.00		5.39
April 2025 – December 2027	Natural Gas	Fixed-Price Swap	3,729,540		3.57
April 2026 – October 2026	Natural Gas	Collar	433,428				3.50		4.55

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The MIL Network –

May 14, 2025

MIL-OSI Security: Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Charged with Narco-Terrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking
Source: United States Attorneys General

SAN DIEGO — An indictment unsealed today is the first in the nation to charge alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism in connection with trafficking massive amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin into the United States.

Pedro Inzunza Noriega and his son, Pedro Inzunza Coronel, are charged with narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering as key leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO), a powerful and violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel that is believed to be the world’s largest known fentanyl production network. Five other BLO leaders are charged with drug trafficking and money laundering. The indictment is a direct result of President Trump’s Executive Order 14157 which designated the Sinaloa Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and the Secretary of State’s subsequent designation of the same on February 20, 2025.

“The Sinaloa Cartel is a complex, dangerous terrorist organization and dismantling them demands a novel, powerful legal response,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Their days of brutalizing the American people without consequence are over — we will seek life in prison for these terrorists.”

“Operation Take Back America initiatives reflect the reality that narco-terrorists operate as a cancer within a state,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon for the Southern District of California. “They metastasize violence, corruption and fear. If left unchecked, their growth would lead to the death of law and order. This indictment is what justice looks like when the full measure of the Department of Justice along with its law enforcement partners is brought to bear against the Sinaloa Cartel.”

“These charges highlight the unwavering efforts of transnational criminal organizations like the Sinaloa Cartel to flood our communities with deadly drugs,” said Special Agent in Charge Shawn Gibson of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego. “HSI and our law enforcement partners will not allow cartel-driven drug trafficking to threaten the safety and stability of our neighborhoods. We are all lasered focused on a unified effort to dismantling these networks and their factions in bringing those responsible to justice.”

“BLO, under the leadership of Inzunza Noriega, is allegedly responsible for some of the largest-ever drug seizures of fentanyl and cocaine destined for the United States,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Houtan Moshrefi of the FBI San Diego Field Office. “Their drugs not only destroy lives and communities, but also threaten our national security. The law enforcement efforts against the Noriegas reaffirms our commitment to dismantling and disrupting this very dangerous narco-terrorist group and combating narco-trafficking.”

According to court documents, since its inception the Beltran Leyva faction has been considered one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations to operate in Mexico, engaging in shootouts, murders, kidnappings, torture and violent collection of drug debts to sustain its operations. The Beltran Leyva faction controls numerous territories and plazas throughout Mexico – including Tijuana – and operates with violent impunity, trafficking in deadly drugs, threatening communities, and targeting key officials, all while making millions of dollars from their criminal activities.

Pedro Inzunza Noriega works closely with his son, Pedro Inzunza Coronel, to produce and aggressively traffic fentanyl to the United States, the government has alleged. Court documents indicate that together the father and son lead one of the largest and most sophisticated fentanyl production networks in the world. Over the past several years, they have trafficked tens of thousands of kilograms of fentanyl into the United States. On Dec. 3, 2024, Mexican law enforcement raided multiple locations in Sinaloa that are controlled and managed by the father and son and seized 1,500 kilograms (more than 1.65 tons) of fentanyl – the largest seizure of fentanyl in the world.

These indictments follow a notable tradition in the Southern District of California for targeting leadership and operations of powerful Mexican cartels – from the dismantling of the Arellano Felix Cartel to major strikes against today’s most dangerous, powerful and violent cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and now the Beltran Leyva Organization. It is the first indictment from the newly formed Narco-Terrorism Unit in the Southern District of California which was established upon the swearing in of U.S. Attorney Gordon on April 11.

The indictment of Pedro Inzunza Noriega reflects the Southern District of California’s pursuit of the Sinaloa Cartel. Federal drug trafficking indictments are pending against all alleged leaders of its Beltran Leyva faction, including:
- Fausto Isidro Meza Flores aka “Chapo Isidro,” case number: 19-CR-1272 in the Southern District of California and 12-116BAH in the District of Columbia
- Oscar Manuel Gastelum Iribe aka “El Musico,” case number 19-CR-3736 in the Southern District of California; 09-CR-00672 in the Northern District of Illinois; 15-CR-00195 in the District of Columbia, and
- Pedro Inzunza Noriega aka “Sagitario,” case number 25cr1505.
The Southern District of California also has indictments pending against other leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, including:
- Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar aka “El Chapito,” case number 14-cr-00658 in the Southern District of California and 09-CR-383 in the Northern District of Illinois
- Ismael Zambada Sicairos aka “Mayito Flaco,” case number: 14-cr-00658 in the Southern District of California; and
- Jose Gil Caro Quintero aka “El Chino,” case number 22-cr-00036 in the District of Columbia
1,500 kilogram fentanyl seizure on December 5, 2024

1,680 kilogram cocaine seizure in Mexico City

Cocaie seizure with the “Incredibles” brand and “R” brand

Rainbow colored fentanyl pills and fentanyl bricks with “Louis Vuitton” and “Rolls Royce” stamps

Pedro Inzunza branded hat with Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, aka, “Chapo Isidro” and Oscar Manuel Gastelum Iribe aka, “El Musico” symbols

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua Mellor and Matthew Sutton for the Southern District of California.

DEFENDANTS Case Number: 25cr1505

Pedro Inzunza Noriega                                     Age: 62              Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

aka “Sagitario,” aka “120,” aka “El De La Silla”

Pedro Inzunza Coronel                                     Age: 33              Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

Aka “Pichon,” Aka “Pajaro,” Aka “Bird”

David Alejandro Heredia Velazquez                Age: 50              Guadalajara, Jalisco,

Aka “Tano,” Aka “Mr. Jordan” Mexico, and Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Oscar Rene Gonzalez Menendez                       Age: 45             Guatemala City,

Aka “Rubio” Guatemala

Elias Alberto Quiros Benavides                        Age: 53              San Jose, Costa Rica

Daniel Eduardo Bojorquez                                Age: 47              Nogales, Sonora, Mexico

Aka “Chopper”

Javier Alonso Vazquez Sanchez                       Age: 31               Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico

Aka “Tito”, Aka “Drilo”

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Title 21, U.S.C., Secs. 960a and 841 – Narco-Terrorism

Maximum penalty: Life in prison, mandatory minimum 20 years in prison; $20 million fine

Title 18, U.S.C. Sec. 2339B – Providing Material Support to Terrorism

Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and $250,000 fine

Title 21, U.S.C., Sec. 848(a) -Continuing Criminal Enterprise

Maximum penalty: Life in prison, mandatory minimum 20 years; $10 million fine

Title 21, U.S.C., Secs. 952, 959, 960, and 963 – International Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

Maximum penalty: Life in prison, mandatory minimum 10 years; $10 million fine

Title 21, U.S.C., Secs. 841(a)(1) and 846 – Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

Maximum penalty: Life in prison, mandatory minimum 10 years in prison; $10 million fine

Title 21, U.S.C., Secs. 952, 960 and 963 – Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances

Maximum penalty: Life in prison, mandatory minimum 10 years; $10 million fine

Money Laundering Conspiracy – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1956(h)

Maximum penalty: Twenty years in prison and a fine of the greater of $500,000 or twice the value of the monetary instrument or funds involved

INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

HSI

FBI

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

This case is the result of ongoing efforts by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), a partnership that brings together the combined expertise and unique abilities of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, dismantle and prosecute high-level members of drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money laundering organizations and enterprises.

The charges and allegations contained in an indictment or complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

MIL Security OSI –
May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: DHS Lands Legal Victory in IRS Data Sharing Case: “Win for the American People and for Common Sense”

Source: US Department of Homeland Security

U.S. District Court blocks injunction request by activist legal groups seeking to prevent DHS from working with the IRS to enforce immigration laws

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secured an initial legal victory and released the following statement on Monday night’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denying an injunction that would have prevented DHS and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from partnering to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access information to better enforce criminal immigration laws.

Statement Attributable to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“Under President Trump’s leadership, the government is finally doing what it should have all along—sharing information across the federal government to solve problems. Biden not only allowed millions of illegal aliens to flood into our country, but he lost them through incompetence and improper processing. 

“Information sharing across agencies is essential to identify who is in our country, including violent criminals, determine what public safety and terror threats may exist so we can neutralize them, scrub these individuals from voter rolls, and identify what public benefits these aliens are using at taxpayer expense. With the IRS information specifically, DHS plans to focus on enforcing long-neglected criminal laws that apply to illegal aliens but which the Biden Administration ignored.

“Today’s ruling is a victory for the American people and for common sense.”

The Judge states in the decision, “At its core, this case presents a narrow legal issue: Does the Memorandum of Understanding between the IRS and DHS violate the Internal Revenue Code? It does not.”

An excerpt from Judge Friedrich’s decision is below. 

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MIL Security OSI –

May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 176 Border-Related Cases
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 176 border-related cases this week, including charges of assault on a federal officer, bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is the fourth-busiest federal district, largely due to a high volume of border-related crimes. This district, encompassing San Diego and Imperial counties, shares a 140-mile border with Mexico. It includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world’s busiest land border crossing, connecting San Diego (America’s eighth largest city) and Tijuana (Mexico’s second largest city).

In addition to reactive border-related crimes, the Southern District of California also prosecutes a significant number of proactive cases related to terrorism, organized crime, drugs, white-collar fraud, violent crime, cybercrime, human trafficking and national security. Recent developments in those and other significant areas of prosecution can be found here.

A sample of border-related arrests this week:
- On May 8, Ismael Castro-Gonzalez, a Mexican national, was arrested and charged with Assault on a Federal Officer and Attempted Entry of a Removed Alien. According to a complaint, two Border Patrol agents were attacked by Castro and others when they attempted to rescue Castro, who was hanging from barbed wire on the border wall with a broken ladder nearby. The agents were pelted with rocks by other immigrants, including one who was sitting atop the wall. One agent grabbed Castro’s right hand and forced him to release the wire. Once he broke Castro’s grip, the agent was able to pull Castro from the wire and take him to the ground, where Castro continued to struggle and attempted to tackle the agent. As they fell to the ground, Castro started reaching for the agent’s gun and collapsible steel baton. The two agents were able to subdue Castro and arrest him. Castro was previously deported to Mexico on June 29, 2022, through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
- On May 6, Rosa Cervantez, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Cervantez attempted to cross the border in the SENTRI lane at the Calexico West Port of Entry but a Customs and Border Protection officer discovered 36 plastic-wrapped packages hidden in a spare tire well of her car containing 85 pounds of fentanyl and more than 2 pounds of cocaine.
- On May 7, Salvador Hernandez, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Hernandez attempted to smuggle three pounds of methamphetamine through the pedestrian lanes of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Customs and Border Protection officers found three packages concealed in Hernandez’s waistline secured with Saran Wrap.
- On May 7, Jose Tomas Lopez-Navarro of Honduras was arrested and charged with Attempted Entry after Deportation. According to a complaint, Lopez-Navarro submitted a counterfeit passport to a Customs and Border Patrol officer when asking to be admitted to the U.S. at the San Ysidro Pedestrian East Port of Entry. Lopez-Navarro had been previously removed from the U.S. to Honduras on February 4, 2025.
Also recently, a number of defendants with criminal records were convicted by a jury or sentenced for border-related crimes such as illegally re-entering the U.S. after previous deportation. Here are a few of those cases:
- On April 30, Abner Leon-Mote, a Mexican national who was previously convicted of felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon in April 2018, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Reentry of Removed Alien for again entering the U.S. illegally. Sentencing is scheduled for July 29, 2025 and Leon-Mote faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
- On May 5, Omar Laveaga-Flores, a Mexican national who was previously convicted of an illegal entry offense in Arizona in 2022, was sentenced in federal court to 60 days in custody for again entering the U.S illegally.
- On May 8, Juan Melgoza-Soto and Santiago Alfredo Gonzalez Hara, previously removed Mexican nationals, were sentenced in federal court to 73 days in custody for bringing an undocumented alien into the United States from Mexico.
- On May 9, Martin Josue Gutierrez, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced to six months in custody for Transportation of Certain Aliens. The defendant had seven undocumented individuals in a truck, including several under a tarp in the bed of the truck, and failed to yield during an attempted vehicle stop by law enforcement.
Pursuant to the Department’s Operation Take Back America priorities, federal law enforcement has focused immigration prosecutions on undocumented aliens who are engaged in criminal activity in the U.S., including those who commit drug and firearms crimes, who have serious criminal records, or who have active warrants for their arrest. Federal authorities have also been prioritizing investigations and prosecutions against drug, firearm, and human smugglers and those who endanger and threaten the safety of our communities and the law enforcement officers who protect the community.

The immigration cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with the support and assistance of state and local law enforcement partners.

Indictments and criminal complaints are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

MIL Security OSI –
May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Memphis Men Sentenced to Federal Imprisonment for Participation in 2021 Business Robbery

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

Memphis, TN – Three Memphis men have been sentenced to a total of over 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of a business robbery that occurred in the fall of 2021. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentences today.

According to the information presented in court, Anthony Lewis, 36, Kyle Walker, 22, and Aramis Smith, 34, participated in an armed robbery in the early morning of November 10, 2021. Walker and Lewis entered a gas station on Summer Avenue in Memphis, while Smith waited outside in the getaway car. Walker and Lewis approached the lone clerk as she was stocking the shelves. Walker grabbed her and brandished a firearm as he made threats and pushed her to the registers. Lewis moved to the doorway and stood as a lookout as Walker forced the clerk to empty the register. The trio fled with approximately $100.

Unbeknownst to the robbers, a good Samaritan saw the robbery in progress, called 911 and provided a description of the getaway vehicle. Dispatchers relayed the robbery in progress call to Memphis Police Department officers; and undercover officers with the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) observed the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene. VCU officers followed the suspect vehicle on I-240 as they coordinated additional units to arrive and make a traffic stop. When marked units were in place, officers attempted to stop the suspect vehicle with lights and sirens; but the vehicle fled. Ultimately, the suspect vehicle wrecked on the off-ramp immediately before the Hernando DeSoto Bridge; and officers engaged in a brief foot pursuit with two of the suspects before they were all taken into custody.

All three men pled guilty to one count of business robbery. Walker and Lewis also pled guilty to one count of aiding and abetting the brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence.

Senior United States District Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. sentenced Walker to 125 months of imprisonment on August 31, 2023, and Smith to 120 months of imprisonment on February 21, 2024. Lewis was sentenced to 147 months on May 1, 2025 by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Judge Andre B. Mathis. Additionally, on May 8, 2025, Judge Fowlkes sentenced Lewis to an additional 24 months in federal prison as a result of his Supervised Release Violation based on this case and a prior federal conviction. There is no parole in the federal system.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force and the Memphis Police Department investigated this case.

Assistant United States Attorneys Greg Wagner and Lynn Crum prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. Former Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Lewis also assisted in prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: ICE Houston arrests 422 illegal aliens, deports 528 during week-long operation aimed at bolstering public safety
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

HOUSTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 422 illegal aliens, including 296 criminal aliens, and deported 528 aliens during a seven-day operation from May 4 – May 10 focused on bolstering public safety in the Houston area.

“In recent years, some of the world’s most dangerous fugitives, transnational gang members and criminal aliens have taken advantage of the crisis at our nation’s southern border to illegally enter the U.S.,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford. “After illegally entering the country, these violent criminal aliens have infiltrated our local communities and reigned terror on law-abiding residents leaving countless innocent victims in their wake. Fueled by our unwavering commitment to protect the public from harm, and united in our determination to re-establish sovereignty over our southern border, the law enforcement community in Texas has banded together to remove these dangerous criminals from our country and restore law and order in our communities.”

Among the criminal aliens arrested during the operation included:
- A 46-year-old criminal alien from Colombia arrested May 7 who has been convicted in Colombia of homicide and providing false information to law enforcement.
- A 40-year-old three-time deported criminal alien from Mexico arrested May 8 who has been convicted three times for possession of a controlled substance, twice for illegal discharge of a firearm, and once each for arson, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, illegal entry, criminal mischief, and driving while intoxicated.
- A 32-year-old five-time deported criminal alien from Mexico arrested May 7 who has been convicted twice for burglary, larceny, and illegal reentry, and once for aggravated assault.
- A 45-year-old criminal alien from Mexico arrested May 5 who has been convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor.
- A 72-year-old criminal alien from Mexico arrested May 6 who has been convicted of homicide, robbery, shoplifting, assault, and carrying a prohibited weapon.
The operation also prioritized removing aliens from the U.S. who have exhausted due process and been ordered removed from the country. To expedite the removal of these aliens, ICE Houston leveraged an initiative established under the current administration to funnel aliens to designated hubs on the southern border where they are quickly processed and removed to their country of origin within 24-72 hours of their arrest.

“This initiative will save taxpayers millions of dollars each year by significantly reducing the time that aliens who have exhausted due process and been ordered removed from the U.S. need to be in ICE custody,” said Bradford.

Numerous law enforcement agencies assisted ICE during the operation including U.S. Customs and Border Protection; the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Diplomatic Security Service; the FBI; the U.S. Marshals Service; and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Following the operation, several of their leaders explained why it’s important for area law enforcement agencies to work together.

“Illegal activities breed further crime, and our collaborative efforts through these enforcement operations have allowed us to do what the DEA does best, remove drugs off the streets that are devastating lives and dismantle drug networks, safeguarding our communities,” said DEA Houston Division Acting Special Agent in Charge William Kimbell. “These operations have allowed us to share our resources with our federal partners and expand our scope of DEA drug trafficking investigations to achieve the common goal of making communities safer.”

“The Diplomatic Security Service plays a critical role in the United States’ efforts to combat illegal immigration and dismantle those who seek to exploit the U.S. travel system.” said DSS Houston Field Office Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Joseph Burnette. “As a key partner in these operations, DSS works closely with domestic and international law enforcement agencies to investigate transnational crimes and apprehend fugitives who violate U.S. law—efforts that align directly with our mission and operational priorities.”

“This operation underscores the vital importance of collaboration across federal, state, and local agencies in protecting our communities,” said ATF Houston Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel. “By working together, we were able to identify and remove individuals who posed a clear threat to public safety. Our unified efforts send a strong message: dangerous criminal aliens will be held accountable, and public safety remains our top priority.”

“As part of our commitment to national security and lawful immigration enforcement, the CBP Air and Marine Operations Houston Air Branch is supporting the President’s executive order by transporting individuals subject to removal,” said CBP Air and Marine Operations Houston Air Branch Acting Director Jeremy D. Battenfield. “Our team is ensuring these operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in full coordination with our federal partners.”

“FBI Houston has surged quite a bit of resources in the form of agents and intelligence to support and assist DHS/HSI/ICE in identifying and arresting violent and wanted individuals,” said FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge Douglas Williams. “Our intel support is as strong as our tactical support. By working together and sharing what we know with our partners, we have been able to prioritize the worst of the worst criminals, and that’s what we will continue to do.”

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Pressley Slams Trump’s Abrupt Firing of Librarian of Congress, Carla Dr. Hayden

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

Pressley Has Led Efforts Pushing Back Against Book Bans, Attacks on Museums, and Efforts to Whitewash American History

Earlier Today, Pressley Convened a Roundtable and Presser to Condemn Trump’s Attacks on Museums, Affirm Importance of Preserving Shared History

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement condemning Donald Trump’s abrupt and unjustified firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. Congresswoman Pressley has led efforts pushing back against book bans, attacks on museums, and efforts to whitewash American history—and earlier today she hosted a convening in Boston to uplift the vital role of museums in preserving our shared history.

“Donald Trump’s reckless decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden—an accomplished, principled, and history-making Librarian of Congress—without justification is a disgrace. Dr. Hayden’s leadership has elevated the Library of Congress as a beacon of knowledge and history for everyone in America, and her dismissal will only undermine the Library of Congress as a critical resource and public good.

“To be clear, this is about more than one distinguished public servant—it is part of Trump and Republicans’ coordinated, anti-Black assault on truth, education, and the American story itself. From banning books and rewriting history, to attacking Smithsonian museums and rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, occupant Trump wants a citizenry that is ignorant, uninformed, and uneducated about America’s past.

“Dr. Hayden deserved better. The Library of Congress is the People’s Library, and this shameful abuse of power will not go unanswered.”

Last week, Congresswoman Pressley and 70 colleagues demanded an investigation into the impact of Trump’s harmful Executive Order attacking Smithsonian museums – namely, the American Art Museum, the American Women’s History Museum, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Last month, Rep. Pressley spoke out on the House Floor condemning the Executive Order and affirming that Black history is American history. Rep. Pressley has also joined Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) and 126 of their colleagues urging President Trump to reconsider his executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Congresswoman Pressley also joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and their Massachusetts delegation colleagues demanding answers about the Trump Administration’s staffing cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and attempts to cancel NEH grants in Massachusetts and across the country.

Rep. Pressley has been an outspoken champion for intellectual freedom and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and she has been on the front lines of the fight against Trump and Republicans’ efforts to ban books and erase Black history.

In April, Rep. Pressley delivered a floor speech slamming Trump’s attack on Smithsonian museums and affirming that Black history is American history.

Rep. Pressley is also the author of the Books Save Lives Act legislation to confront the rise of book bans in America and ensure inclusive learning environments.

Earlier this year, amid the unprecedented onslaught against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Pressley re-introduced H.R. 40, legislation to establish a federal commission to examine the lasting legacy of slavery and develop reparations proposals for African American descendants of enslaved people.

Last year, Rep. Pressley and House Oversight Ranking Member Jamies Raskin introduced the Federal Government Equity Improvement Act and the Equity in Agency Planning Act to codify racial equity across federal agencies and improve government services for underserved communities.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Oral question – EU response to Israel’s planned illegal annexation and starvation of Gaza – O-000015/2025
Source: European Parliament

Question for oral answer O-000015/2025
to the Council
Rule 142
Lynn Boylan (The Left), Kathleen Funchion (The Left), Sebastian Everding (The Left), Matjaž Nemec (S&D), Irena Joveva (Renew), Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE), Mounir Satouri (Verts/ALE), Jaume Asens Llodrà (Verts/ALE), Rima Hassan (The Left), Villy Søvndal (Verts/ALE), Barry Andrews (Renew), Anja Hazekamp (The Left), Daniel Attard (S&D), Evin Incir (S&D), Carola Rackete (The Left), Abir Al-Sahlani (Renew), Cecilia Strada (S&D), Estrella Galán (The Left), Marc Botenga (The Left), Hanna Gedin (The Left), Manon Aubry (The Left), Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Thijs Reuten (S&D), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Mélissa Camara (Verts/ALE), Vicent Marzà Ibáñez (Verts/ALE), Pernando Barrena Arza (The Left), Nela Riehl (Verts/ALE), Anna Strolenberg (Verts/ALE), Kai Tegethoff (Verts/ALE), Reinier Van Lanschot (Verts/ALE), Brando Benifei (S&D), Mimmo Lucano (The Left), Irene Montero (The Left), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Maria Ohisalo (Verts/ALE), Billy Kelleher (Renew), Hana Jalloul Muro (S&D), César Luena (S&D), Regina Doherty (PPE), Rudi Kennes (The Left), Marie Toussaint (Verts/ALE), Merja Kyllönen (The Left), Rasmus Nordqvist (Verts/ALE), Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Renew), Maria Walsh (PPE), Gaetano Pedulla’ (The Left), Seán Kelly (PPE), Pasquale Tridico (The Left), Li Andersson (The Left), Carolina Morace (The Left), Ilaria Salis (The Left), Anthony Smith (The Left), Mario Furore (The Left), Özlem Demirel (The Left), Dario Tamburrano (The Left), Ciaran Mullooly (Renew), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Nina Carberry (PPE)

On 5 May 2025, the Israeli Government approved a plan to illegally occupy Gaza and to expand its brutal attack on the civilian population of Gaza. This plan includes the mass displacement of civilians to the south of Gaza and an indefinite occupation of the territory in contravention of international law.

No humanitarian aid has entered Gaza since the ceasefire was broken by Israel. The UN has reported that since January 2025, about 10 000 cases of acute malnutrition among children have been identified, including 1 600 cases of severe acute malnutrition. The Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s health emergencies programme, Dr Mike Ryan, has said that the world is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza as a result of the inaction and complicity of many world leaders.

The response from the EU represents an abject moral failure and is eroding the Union’s credibility around the world.

Will the Council:
- 1.demand that the planned occupation and military escalation do not proceed;
- 2.place sanctions on Israel in the light of their continued and flagrant violations of human rights and international law, including the weaponisation of hunger against Palestinian men, women and children;
- 3.end the shameful double standards and hypocrisy towards Israel and suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement?
Submitted: 10.5.2025

Lapses: 11.8.2025
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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

Speech

Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.

We, the UK, Denmark, France, Greece and Slovenia, called for today’s urgent meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Gaza.

First, we first want to welcome the release of Edan Alexander yesterday and reiterate our call for all of the remaining hostages who have been cruelly held by Hamas for over 18 months to be released immediately.

Their suffering must end. The Security Council has been consistent and clear on this since the brutal terror attack on 7 October.

Hamas must have no future role in Gaza or be in a position to threaten Israel.

Israel has now fully blocked aid entering Gaza for over two months.

Blocking aid as a “pressure lever” is unacceptable.

And last week, the Israeli Security Cabinet approved plans to expand its military operations in Gaza.

We strongly oppose both these actions, which will add to Palestinian suffering, while doing nothing to serve the long-term interests of peace and security in the region, nor to secure the safe return of the hostages.

Any attempt by Israel to annex land in Gaza would be unacceptable and violate international law.

Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change.

On the humanitarian situation, the World Food Programme have told us they already have no food left. Palestinian civilians, including children, face starvation as a result.

Just yesterday, the IPC released a report warning that Gaza’s entire population is already at critical risk of famine.

Without an urgent lifting of the aid block, more Palestinians are at risk of dying. Deaths that could easily be avoided.

Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or a military tactic.

We are also deeply concerned at proposals to establish a new mechanism for the delivery of aid, which the UN has said would not meet humanitarian principles.

International law requires Israel to allow and facilitate the safe, rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid and ensure that basic services are provided for all Gazan civilians.

This applies to all armed conflicts around the world.

Gaza is not an exception.

We have two clear messages for the Government of Israel: lift the block on aid entering Gaza now and enable the UN and all humanitarians to save lives.

Any model for distributing humanitarian aid must be independent, impartial and neutral, and in line with international humanitarian law and principles.

We cannot support any model that places political or military objectives above the needs of civilians. Or that undermines the UN and other partners’ ability to operate independently.

We are also outraged by the killing of Palestinian Red Crescent workers and the hit on a UN compound on 19 March. Humanitarian aid workers and UN premises must be protected.

We call on Israel to complete and release the findings of its investigation into the UN compound incident and take concrete action to ensure this can never happen again.

At least 418 aid workers have been killed in Gaza since the conflict began.

That is at least 418 too many.

We urge Israel to investigate all incidents transparently, to be clear on the steps taken to hold those responsible to account and reinstate an effective deconfliction system.

The only way to end the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis is for an immediate return to a ceasefire, the release of all the hostages, and to urgently advance efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

This is the only way to achieve long-term peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis, and we welcome France and Saudi Arabia’s leadership in chairing an international conference on the two-state solution here in New York in June.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Beckley, West Virginia, Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Deona’tre Capri Dowell, 31, of Beckley, was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Dowell admitted to a role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as “crack,” in Beckley and elsewhere within the Southern District of West Virginia.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on May 25, 2024, Dowell received an ounce of fentanyl from a co-conspirator at his Beckley residence. Dowell admitted to the transaction and to arranging it earlier that day. Dowell further admitted that he obtained additional quantities of fentanyl during May 2024 from his supplier on consignment, paying the supplier back with the proceeds from distributing it.

On May 30, 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Dowell’s residence and found approximately 535 grams of methamphetamine, 1.2 kilograms of fentanyl, a Romarm Micro Draco 7.62mm firearm, and a Glock model 21 .45-caliber semiautomatic handgun. Dowell admitted to possessing the seized controlled substances and intending to distribute them.

Dowell is among 12 individuals indicted on charges alleging the defendants conspired to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack within the Southern District of West Virginia from in or about June 2023 to in or about May 2024. All 12 have pleaded guilty, including two defendants who pleaded guilty to separate charges in lieu of the offenses alleged in the indictment.

Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department, and the Beckley Police Department.

Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentence. Assistant United States Attorney Timothy D. Boggess and former Assistant United States Attorney Andrew D. Isabell prosecuted the case.

The investigation was part of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The program was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multilevel attacks on major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and is the keystone of the Department of Justice’s drug reduction strategy. OCDETF combines the resources and expertise of its member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations, transnational criminal organizations and money laundering organizations that present a significant threat to the public safety, economic, or national security of the United States.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-cr-90.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Carter unveils bill to strip Newark ICE rioters from committee assignments

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01)

Headline: Carter unveils bill to strip Newark ICE rioters from committee assignments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution to strip New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, and LaMonica McIver of their committee assignments following their illegal raid of an ICE facility in Newark, NJ.

“The radical left has lost their minds – they would rather raid an ICE facility to defend criminal illegal immigrants than represent their own constituents. This behavior constitutes an assault on our brave ICE agents and undermines the rule of law. The three members involved in this stunt do not deserve to sit on committees alongside serious lawmakers,” said Rep. Carter.

As a bus of illegal immigrant detainees entered the security gate of Delany Hall Detention Center, an unruly group of protestors – including the three previously mentioned Democratic members of Congress – stormed the gate and broke into the detention facility, according to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security.

The resolution would remove Watson Coleman from the House Committee on Appropriations, McIver from the House Committees on Homeland Security and Small Business, and Menendez from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Read full bill text here.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Hoyle Statement on Release of Edan Alexander

Source: US Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04)

May 12, 2025

For Immediate Release: May 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after the release of Edan Alexander, the last remaining living American hostagethat was in Hamas captivity:

“Edan Alexander has been freed from Hamas captivity and has finally come home to his family. His freedom is long overdue.

“This war must stop. Too many lives have been lost, families torn apart, and the entire region has been devastated.

“There must be an immediate ceasefire. All remaining hostages must be released, and we must pursue an end to the war that prevents more suffering in Gaza. Enough is enough.”

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Washington state joins coalition suing Trump administration over illegal conditions placed on billions in federal funding
Source: Washington State News

SEATTLE — Today Washington state and 19 other attorneys general filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold federal funding to states that do not assist the federal government’s immigration enforcement.

One lawsuit is against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The second is against the Department of Transportation (DOT) and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy. Each agency has imposed sweeping new conditions that would require the states and state agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts or lose out on billions of federal dollars that states use to keep the public safe and their transportation infrastructure secure.

Washington law does not interfere with the ability of federal officials to enforce federal immigration law but recognizes that doing so is not the job of state agencies, including law enforcement agencies. Under the Keep Washington Working Act, state and local law enforcement are prohibited from using their scarce resources to assist with federal civil immigration enforcement. The attorneys general emphasize that these federal conditions will also damage the carefully built trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities that is critical to promoting public safety.

“The President is once again acting illegally, threatening federal funding cuts without authority,” Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said. “But the Trump administration cannot retaliate against our state for protecting the rights and dignity of all residents. Our state joined these two lawsuits because the federal funding threats present real and direct harms to our state.”

Last year, Washington state spent more than $500 million in DHS funding, and more than $1.1 billion in federal transportation funding. This money has supported:
- Fighting wildfires on public land;
- Enhancing cybersecurity for local cities, including improving technology at a wastewater treatment plant in Everett to prevent hackers from gaining access;
- Ensuring adequate security during large events, including the 2026 World Cup games in Washington; and
- Funding programs to increase preparedness for earthquakes.
In February, Secretary Noem directed DHS and its sub-agencies, including FEMA, to cease federal funding to jurisdictions that do not assist the federal government in the enforcement of federal immigration law. In March, DHS amended the terms and conditions it places on federal funds to require recipients to certify that they will assist in enforcing federal immigration law.

Soon after Noem’s decision, DOT Secretary Duffy issued a letter to grant recipients informing them of his expectation that all state and local governments assist in federal immigration enforcement as a condition of receiving DOT funds. Those funds include grants for highway construction, public transportation maintenance, and competitive funds for airport and railway improvement.

Joining the Washington state Attorney General’s Office in filing the lawsuits are attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai‘i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Vermont.

The complaint against DHS is available here.

The complaint against DOT is available here.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Arctic ice is vanishing – our bold experiment is trying to protect it

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Shaun Fitzgerald, Director, Centre for Climate Repair, University of Cambridge

The author and colleagues exploring in the Canadian Arctic. Real Ice

Like ice in a drink, Arctic sea ice keeps things cold – until it melts. Using the same principle, some scientists are investigating whether they can make sea ice thicker and better able to cool the planet. I recently returned from Cambridge Bay in the far north of Canada, where I saw some early experiments in practice.

Over the winter months, the build-up of sea ice around Cambridge Bay and across the Arctic helps keep the sea water underneath close to the freezing temperature, which for saltwater is around -1.8°C.

These conditions are broadly maintained even through the early summer until the ice begins to melt and break up. The white ice cover, which reflects a large portion of the sun’s energy, is then replaced by dark blue water, which has the opposite effect. Now absorbing more sunlight, the water warms up.

Such has been the balanced perennial cycle of sea ice in the Arctic, but recent decades of global warming might be putting it in jeopardy.

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Over the past 30 years, sea ice in the Arctic has decreased. Rising air temperatures coupled with warmer water flowing in from further south have meant the ice starts to form later in the year and melt earlier.

With less sea ice, there are longer periods in summer where more of the sun’s energy is absorbed rather than reflected into space. This creates a feedback loop – the warmer the water, the less sea ice is formed; the less sea ice there is, the warmer it gets.

The author (in blue) and colleagues on the ice near Cambridge Bay in March 2025.
Real Ice

My trip to Cambridge Bay was as part of a team of scientists and engineers who have gathered together with local communities in the Arctic and two umbrella projects: Real Ice and Arctic Reflections. These groups want to research whether anything can be done to temporarily slow down or even reverse the loss of sea ice.

The ultimate solution is, undoubtedly, deep and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. But with slow progress over the past few decades, additional measures may buy us time.

Buying time

Several big ideas are currently being explored. The first involves pumping seawater on top of existing ice to try and promote ice growth on top of the sea ice.

Usually, any new sea ice that forms naturally does so on the underside of the ice. The process of freezing gives off some energy, which must escape through the ice above – a good insulator.

The idea of pumping on top of the ice is that by bypassing the insulating effect, more sea ice might form – and the heat it gives off can be transferred to the cold winter Arctic air or directly radiated out to space.

The author, pumping water onto ice.
Real Ice

The second idea stems from the realisation that snow is an even better insulator than ice. The proposal is therefore to pump just enough water onto the snow to flood it.

As it freezes and turns into solid ice, it becomes much more conductive than snow. In turn, this will enable more sea ice to form naturally on the underside of sea ice.

A third idea is derived from the observation that as sea ice melts in the early summer, melt ponds form on the surface. These melt ponds are much darker and absorb more heat than the original ice.

So the idea is to explore whether it might be possible to drill small holes in the ice to drain them, exposing reflective ice and slowing the melt.

These ideas might sound fanciful, but the dramatic changes in the Arctic warrant investigation into interventions that could have an impact sooner than cutting emissions or removing greenhouse gases.

Can we really save sea ice?

Crucially, the research is focused on developing our understanding of these potential ideas. The research could show that they are impractical, unfeasible or would potentially make things worse.

For example, if pumping sea water onto sea ice leads to thicker ice at the end of the winter, that may not be much use if the ice is so much saltier that it melts more quickly.

Therefore, researchers are using a combination of mathematical modelling, laboratory experiments, and limited-scale field experiments to address fundamental questions. A research project funded by the UK government has just been launched which includes modelling of thickening of sea ice.

A further one including additional outdoor experiments will be starting soon funded by the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria) as part of its Exploring Climate Cooling programme.

These experiments will be conducted in close collaboration with local communities and under Aria’s stringent governance framework, prioritising safety and environmental monitoring. The goal is to gather essential real-world data to rigorously assess if this intervention warrants further consideration.

The initial results and observations from preliminary field experiments are inconclusive but encouraging. For example, the ice formed by pumping sea water onto sea ice appears to become less salty (and therefore less prone to melting) over a few weeks.

The brine which forms as seawater freezes on the surface is more dense than the ice and appears to migrate downwards through the ice. This seems theoretically plausible, but it is too early in the experiments to be confident in the results.

If this research suggests that thickening sea ice works, then the next step will be to engage with more Arctic locals and various policymakers, and determine whether scaled-up testing of some of these approaches would be appropriate.

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Shaun Fitzgerald currently receives funding from NERC on a project which includes modelling of Rethickening of Arctic Sea Ice. Shaun will also shortly be receiving funding from ARIA on a further project on Rethickening of Arctic Sea Ice.

– ref. Arctic ice is vanishing – our bold experiment is trying to protect it – https://theconversation.com/arctic-ice-is-vanishing-our-bold-experiment-is-trying-to-protect-it-254534

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement: New interim minister

Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

“Yesterday evening I accepted the resignation of the Honourable Ric McIver from his position as Minister of Municipal Affairs.

“I am grateful for Ric’s hard work and commitment to his constituents, and to serving Albertans.

“Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, and the Government House Leader, Joseph Schow, will serve as interim Minister of Municipal Affairs until a new minister is appointed. Minister Schow will be available to municipalities around the province as they continue to navigate the uncertainty of the wildfire season.”

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement: Congratulating Speaker McIver

Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

“I am pleased to congratulate the Honourable Ric McIver on his election to Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

“After decades of public service, Speaker McIver has a proven track record of representing his constituents with dignity and honour as the MLA for Calgary-Hays, in his various ministerial roles, and previously as a city of Calgary councillor.

“He is respected on both sides of the aisle, and I know he will approach his new role as Speaker with the utmost seriousness.

“As was announced earlier this morning, in order to hold this new bi-partisan role, Speaker McIver has resigned from his position as Minister of Municipal Affairs. Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, and Government House Leader, Joseph Schow, will be serving as interim Minister of Municipal Affairs until a new minister is appointed. Minister Schow will be available to municipalities around the province as they continue to navigate the uncertainty of the wildfire season.”

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: CTI Chairman Pfluger Responds to House Democrats Storming ICE Facility

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

CTI Chairman Pfluger Responds to House Democrats Storming ICE Facility

Washington, May 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement after several House Democrats stormed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey:

“Members of Congress have an obligation and responsibility to uphold the rule of law, yet today’s reckless and frankly absurd publicity stunt by several House Democrats undermined that duty. The dangerous actions we witnessed today double down on Democrats’ support of illegal entry, criminals, and lawlessness over American interest, and were woefully disrespectful to the men and women who risk their lives every day to secure our borders. These facilities are not political props – they are operational site visits vital to our national security and immigration enforcement.”

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Ezell, Carter, Letlow Introduce Bipartisan Safer Shrimp Imports Act

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Ezell (Mississippi 4th District)

Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Troy Carter (LA-02) today introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at tightening federal inspection standards for imported shrimp and protecting American consumers and domestic seafood producers.

Imported shrimp accounts for roughly 90% of the shrimp consumed in the United States, much of which comes from countries with weak food safety standards and inadequate oversight of harmful contaminants such as antibiotics, pesticides, and bacteria. The Safer Shrimp Imports Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to significantly increase testing of imported shrimp and publicly report inspection results, giving consumers more confidence in the safety of what’s on their plates.

“Growing up on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, I know how important the shrimp industry is—not just to our economy, but to our way of life,” Ezell said. “Our local gulf coast shrimpers are playing by the rules while foreign producers are flooding the market with unsafe, low-quality products. This bill is about leveling the playing field and protecting our American producers, and keeping America healthy.”

“As we work to restore an economy built on American sweat and labor, it’s vital that Congress stands up for our Gulf Coast shrimpers,” Letlow said. “Our Safer Shrimp Imports Act would hold foreign governments accountable for dumping inferior, subsidized shrimp into American markets, contaminating our food supply and undercutting our Louisiana shrimpers.”

“This bill is a crucial step toward protecting Louisiana families and supporting Louisiana’s fishing industry. By holding foreign shrimp imports to the same safety standards as our domestic producers, this legislation will safeguard public health, promote fair trade, and guarantee consumers can trust what’s on their plates. I want to thank my colleagues Rep. Ezell and Rep. Letlow for standing with me and fighting for American shrimpers and the safety of our food supply,” Carter said.

“The Safer Shrimp Imports Act is common sense legislation to ensure the safety of our nation’s most consumed imported seafood commodity, shrimp. For far too long, importing countries have dumped products into the American marketplace that are manufactured and processed without the same strict regulations that American producers must face,” Ryan Bradley, Executive Director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United said.

“We are very grateful to Congressman Ezell for introducing this important legislation to ensure the safety of foreign shrimp imported into this country,” Armond Gollott III, the President of C.F. Gollott & Son Seafood, Inc. said. “As a fourth-generation shrimp processor, we are committed to producing the safest, best tasting gulf shrimp for our customers. It is only fair that foreign producers be required to meet the same health and safety standards as the domestic industry.”

“The American Shrimp Processors Association strongly supports the Safer Shrimp Imports Act,” Trey Pearson, the president of the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) said. “Imports account for over 90 percent of the shrimp that Americans eat, and for far too long domestic shrimp producers have been forced to compete with imports that do not have to comply with our health and safety rules. If foreign countries cannot show that they meet our food safety standards, their shrimp should not be in this country, period.”

“We need the Safer Shrimp Imports Act to guarantee that foreign shrimp imports meet the same rules as domestic, gulf-caught shrimp,” Dean Blanchard, the owner of Dean Blanchard Seafood said. “The U.S. government inspects less than one percent of the 1.5 billion pounds of shrimp imported into our country each year, while our U.S. shrimp fishermen, docks, and processors must comply with strict health and safety rules. This bill will help ensure that imports meet the same standards as our Gulf shrimp industry.”

“Under the USDA’s equivalency requirements, if you want to import catfish or pangasius into this country, there are just 42 companies in three countries approved to ship that fish to the United States. Under the FDA’s current system, if you want to import shrimp, you can do so from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why the FDA refused shrimp from ‘Rudong Zhengxiong Trade Co., Ltd.’ shipped to our East Coast in March and then, a month later, refused shrimp from ‘Zhengxiong (Rudong) Trade Co., Ltd.’ shipped to our West Coast,” John Williams, executive director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance said. “The Safer Shrimp Imports Act sets a common-sense minimum standard for exporting shrimp to this country by requiring that our trading partners administer a food safety system that is equivalent to our own.”

“FWC is pleased to support the Safer Shrimp Imports Act. For years, Florida shrimpers have been hurt by foreign companies that have been dumping their products into US markets while skirting safety standards. This bill brings more accountability to foreign companies and is an important step to helping US shrimpers and US customers,” Jessica McCawley, director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

The legislation works to execute on President Trump’s and HHS Secretary Kennedy’s vision to keep America health and eradicate its public health crisis. This bill is supported by a coalition of Gulf Coast seafood industry groups and food safety advocates. This is the House companion to S. 667 introduced by Senator Hyde-Smith in the Senate.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Armed Robbery of Marijuana Stash House in Oklahoma City Lands Four Men in Federal Prison for 25 Years Collectively

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

OKLAHOMA CITY – WILLIAM LEWIS DANIELS, 26, of Texas, has been sentenced to serve 96 months in federal prison for interference with commerce by robbery, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and being a drug user in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On July 31, 2024, Daniels was charged by Superseding Information with interference with commerce by robbery, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and being a drug user in possession of a firearm. According to public record, on February 8, 2024, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) responded to a reported armed robbery at a metro home. Victims in the home told authorities that three men, later identified as Daniels and codefendants JORDON ISAIH WATSON, 26, and KELDON SHERROD WILLIAMS, 27, both of Texas, entered the home and ordered the victims onto the floor where their hands were restrained with zip-ties. The victims told police that one of the defendants, later identified as Daniels, had a firearm and held them at gunpoint. The defendants then ransacked the house and stole more than $36,000 in cash, more than 600 pounds of marijuana stuffed into trash bags, and other items. OCPD officers quickly determined the residence was a black-market marijuana stash house. Security footage from an adjacent property showed four vehicles leaving the stash house after the robbery, including a getaway car driven by codefendant BRANDON MICHAEL NORMAN, 26, of Florida, and a car that Daniels stole from the victims. The stolen car was later located by OCPD officers in a nearby business parking lot, where the perpetrators met and swapped out vehicles.

Authorities pulled over two of the suspect vehicles shortly thereafter without incident, and arrested Watson, Williams, and Norman. Daniels, however, led authorities on a high-speed chase in his personal vehicle down Interstate 235 during rush hour traffic, wrecked his vehicle, and fled briefly on foot before he was arrested. Between the three vehicles, OCPD recovered 690 pounds of marijuana, $40,710.00 in cash, and one firearm.

On August 7, 2024, Daniels pleaded guilty to the Superseding Information, and admitted he took cash and marijuana from the victims, possessed marijuana which he intended to distribute to others, and possessed a firearm despite knowing he was an unlawful user of a controlled dangerous substance.

At the sentencing hearing on May 1, 2025, U.S. District Judge Bernard M. Jones sentenced Daniels to serve 96 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, Judge Jones noted the serious and violent nature of the offenses, the need to protect the public, and the need to adequately deter others from engaging in similar criminal conduct which endangers the community.

Watson, Williams, and Norman have each been sentenced after pleading guilty to interference with commerce by robbery and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, with Watson sentenced to serve 96 months, Williams sentenced to serve 60 months, and Norman sentenced to serve 48 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for each defendant.

This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew E. Davis prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Beaconsfield — Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges two people after executing search warrant
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The RCMP’s Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged two people with drug and firearms offences after a search warrant was executed at a home in Beaconsfield.

On May 1, officers with the Southwest Nova SCEU, with the assistance of the Annapolis District RCMP, executed a search warrant at a home on Beaconsfield Rd. in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

At the residence, officers safely arrested two men before seizing quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocybin, assorted pills, and drug paraphernalia. Two long guns, ammunition, brass knuckles and cash were also seized.

Troy David Alder, 53, from Beaconsfield, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
- Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
Ryan Andrew Laviolette, 36, from Beaconsfield, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts)
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm (two counts)
- Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (five counts)
Both Alder and Laviolette appeared in Digby Provincial Court on May 2. Laviolette remains in custody and is due back in court on May 21. Alder has been released on conditions and is due back in court on June 9.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Meet on Defending Federal Investments, Services for Maryland

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

WASHINGTON, DC – This past week, members of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation met to discuss their efforts to defend federal investments for Maryland’s priorities and ensure constituents can continue to access essential public services. Their meeting came as Congress moves into appropriations season and following the Trump Administration’s release of its “skinny” budget proposal the week before last.

“Team Maryland is working every day on behalf of federal employees and Maryland families impacted by Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential services,” said Congressman Hoyer. “Just as we worked to ensure the rebuilding of Francis Scott Key Bridge was fully covered, we are working to protect investments in our state from the Trump Administration and we will continue to advocate for the health and well-being of Marylanders and our nation.”

“Federal Team Maryland has always been laser-focused on delivering for the people of our state. Even as this Administration works to dismantle critical programs for working families and our communities, we’re committed to working together to defend investments for Maryland and to support our federal workers who provide vital services to the American people,” said Senator Van Hollen.

“Maryland has suffered disproportionately by this President’s callous cuts. Team Maryland sees and hears from our constituents suffering every day: in the halls of Congress, at our grocery stores, in our communities, at our churches. To our civil servants and to all Marylanders struggling under this Administration — we hear you, and we are in this fight for you,” said Senator Alsobrooks.

“It is important for Marylanders to know that their Congressional Delegation hears and shares in their disbelief about what is happening to this nation under Donald Trump and Elon Musk,” said Congressman Mfume. “From the attacks on federal workers, to potential Medicaid cuts, to the vile economic policies and uncertainty of tariff wars that threaten the Port of Baltimore, longshoremen, small businesses, and everyday Americans – this Delegation will continue to stand up for all who call our state home. We will resist, push back, and resist again as we demand accountability from this White House.”

“Team Maryland is working together to oppose the Trump regime’s slash-and-burn tactics against federal workers and federal programs,” said Representative Raskin. “We know that Maryland families are paying the price for the president’s rogue actions, from his mass firings of public servants to the ‘Trump Tariffs’ that are raising the prices of essential goods. We’ll keep fighting to defend the rule of law, the honor of the civil service and the programmatic achievements of American democracy.”

“This Administration has been all chaos and no strategy. They cut federal funding to test rape kits, they cut support to our food banks, and they cut a small agency that investigates every line of duty firefighter death in this country. These cuts are not just deeply cruel, they are also shortsighted,” said Congresswoman Elfreth.

“We cannot forget that one in nine families in Maryland’s 6th District depend on SNAP—and half of them are children,” said Representative McClain Delaney. “As Maryland’s voice on the House Agriculture Committee, I’m proud to represent our state and ensure that Maryland families and farmers remain at the heart of the fight to protect SNAP and other essential federal programs from cruel and senseless cuts.”

“Team Maryland is united in our effort to defeat the Trump Administration’s assault on democracy in Congress, the courts and in our communities. The reckless cuts of skilled workers and essential services are bad for the country, but disproportionately so for Maryland, which is home to so many federal agencies, research universities and a Port just getting back on its feet after a tragic bridge collapse. I am proud to be in this fight with my patriotic and committed colleagues on behalf of our constituents,” said Congressman Olszewski.

Video of the members’ press availability following the meeting is available here.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Introduces Adam Telle, Trump’s Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty
Telle has served as Hagerty’s Chief of Staff for the past four years
WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced his Chief of Staff Adam Telle, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

*Click the photo above or here to watch*
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
Chairman Wicker and Ranking Member Reed, thank you for holding this hearing.
I am privileged today to introduce my good friend and esteemed colleague, Mr. Adam Telle—who is President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
As you all know, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has a range of important responsibilities, including oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers.
The Corps and its 26,000 civilian and military personnel play a vital role for the United States—not just for the Department of Defense, but also for the safety, security, and prosperity of the many Americans who benefit from the ports, waterways, and flood control infrastructure maintained by the Corps across our nation.
When you consider Adam’s background and expertise, it is no surprise why the President picked him for this key role.
As a native of Northport, Alabama, and magna cum laude graduate in computer science and communication from Mississippi State University’s Bagley College of Engineering, Adam hails from some of the very states that depend greatly on the critical civil works that he is now called to lead.
Indeed, Adam knows firsthand how the work of the Army Corps of Engineers will impact the lives of people in the United States and around the world.
Moreover, Adam is a true patriot and has served in the U.S. government faithfully and with great distinction for the last 20 years.
Adam began his Senate career in the Office of Senator Richard Shelby in 2005.
Starting in 2007, he worked for the next 10 years in the Office of the late Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director.
Adam then worked as the chief staff member on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee, serving under the chairmanship of Senators Thad Cochran, Richard Shelby, John Boozman, and Shelley Moore Capito.
In this role, Adam served as the point person in the Senate for an organization comprised of nearly 20 agencies, 260,000 personnel, and an annual budget of approximately $70 billion dollars.
From 2019 to 2021, Adam led the Senate team at the White House’s Office of Legislative Affairs, a position that included managing all national security and appropriations matters.
Of note, Adam played a critical role in helping to conclude and implement President Trump’s historic Abraham Accords that brought peace and security to Israel and four Arab nations.
He also played an outsized role in working with the Armed Services Committee on the establishment of the Space Force, the first new branch of the military to be authorized in more than 70 years.
Adam is now my Chief of Staff, where each and every day I rely on his expertise, experience, and judgment.
I have seen Adam bring people together to solve problems, mentor and grow staff, and provide thoughtful and effective strategic direction on some of the toughest problems facing our nation.
In short, Adam is just the leader that our nation needs in the Pentagon.
His native roots, work ethic, and intelligence make him more than qualified.
The kindness, mentoring, and heart that he demonstrates with his teams will make him an inspirational leader of this critical organization.
I urge this Committee to move quickly in consideration of Adam Telle’s nomination and confirm him as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your time this morning.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Challenges Unlawful Conditions on Federal Transportation Funding
Source: US State of New York

EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general today sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for unlawfully conditioning billions of dollars in critical transportation funding on state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. On April 24, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that DOT would cut off funding to any state that refuses to comply with the administration’s immigration agenda – a directive that threatens essential infrastructure projects nationwide. Attorney General James and the coalition argue that the administration’s attempt to tie federal transportation funds to immigration enforcement violates the constitutional separation of powers. The attorneys general are asking the court to block this unlawful attempt to coerce states into carrying out the president’s agenda in exchange for funds allocated by Congress.

“Once again, the administration is attempting to seize Congress’ power of the purse – this time at the expense of immigrant communities and vital infrastructure projects,” said Attorney General James. “DOT’s blatant overreach threatens to divert critical resources away from public safety and undermine projects that keep our communities connected and safe. We won’t allow the federal government to hold essential funding hostage to advance a political agenda.”

For over a century, Congress has provided federal funding to states to develop and maintain safe, reliable, and effective transportation infrastructure. Each year, state and local governments receive over $100 billion to build and maintain roads, highways, railways, airways, and bridges that connect communities and help residents travel to work and home. All of this funding is congressionally allocated, with no statutory immigration enforcement conditions attached.

Now, Attorney General James and the coalition allege that Secretary Duffy and DOT are attempting to seize control of federal funds by imposing an immigration enforcement condition on transportation funding, including funding intended to protect firefighters, repair roads and highways, and ensure safe air travel – funds that have no connection to civil immigration enforcement. The attorneys general contend that the directive has no legal basis and is unconstitutionally coercive, forcing states to choose between protecting public safety and receiving essential federal funding.

The attorneys general argue that DOT’s unlawful conditions put billions in federal funding necessary for vital public safety and reliable transportation projects at risk, including those that prevent injuries and deaths from traffic accidents, protect riders from train collisions, and help improve airport safety measures – a concern underscored by recent staffing and infrastructure issues at Newark Liberty International Airport that left thousands stranded and exposed critical vulnerabilities in the airport’s aging systems. Among the programs at risk due to this mandate are:
- Federal-Aid Highway Program, which allocates over $100 billion annually for highway maintenance, safety improvements, and bridge repairs;
- Federal Transit Administration’s grant programs, which sustain public transit systems that millions of Americans rely on;
- Federal Railroad Administration’s Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program, which funds crucial safety upgrades to prevent accidents and fatalities; and
- Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which finances safety enhancements and infrastructure expansions at airports nationwide.
Without these funds, states will have to scale back or end several critical programs and projects. The attorneys general warn that without these funds, “more cars, planes, and trains will crash,” as vital safety projects are halted or delayed.

Attorney General James and the coalition contend that DOT is presenting states with an impossible choice. Either states forego the billions of dollars in congressionally allocated funds that keep their transportation systems running safely and smoothly, or they undermine their law-enforcement efforts by diverting resources to enforce federal immigration law. More critically, accepting these unlawful terms would destroy the trust that many states have worked hard to build between immigrant communities and law enforcement. The attorneys general emphasize that immigrants are less likely to report crimes if they fear local authorities may turn them over to federal immigration agents – a chilling effect that would jeopardize public safety.

New York receives more than $5 billion annually in DOT funding, including $2.8 billion in federal highway funds, $2.3 billion in public transportation funding, $215 million in rail improvement funding, $18.8 million in highway safety funding, and $8.7 million in airport improvement funding.

Attorney General James and the coalition argue recent aviation tragedies underscore the urgent need for federal transportation funding to support critical safety measures. On January 29, 2025, a mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River claimed the lives of all 67 passengers aboard both aircraft. Days later, a regional airline flight crashed off the coast of Alaska, resulting in 10 fatalities. Similar incidents involving small aircraft have occurred in Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York, illustrating the critical importance of maintaining funding for programs that prevent such disasters – funding now threatened by DOT’s unlawful directive.

The attorneys general argue that DOT’s directive was issued without congressional authorization, blatantly disregarding Congress’ intent in allocating transportation funding. The coalition asserts that the administration is unlawfully attempting to leverage federal funds to coerce states into implementing the president’s immigration agenda, which is unlawful.

Attorney General James and the coalition assert that this immigration enforcement mandate will have life-threatening impacts on nearly every aspect of the nation’s transportation infrastructure, from highways and railroads to airports and public transit systems. They are asking the court to prevent DOT from enforcing the new conditions and to ensure that federal transportation funds remain available to support infrastructure projects as Congress intended.

Joining Attorney General James in filing this lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin, and Vermont.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Sues U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Protect Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Funding
Source: US State of New York

EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit to block new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions that unlawfully tie emergency management and disaster relief funding to state immigration enforcement actions. Since January, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and other administration officials have engaged in a concerted, coordinated effort to pressure states to assist with the administration’s mass deportation agenda. Now, Secretary Noem has given states an ultimatum: cooperate with the administration on civil immigration enforcement or lose out on essential funding for emergency preparedness and disaster response efforts. Attorney General James and the coalition argue that DHS’s attempt to use federal funds as leverage to compel state immigration action violates the Constitution and puts communities at risk. The attorneys general are seeking a court order declaring these conditions unlawful and protecting states’ access to life-saving emergency management funds.

“DHS is holding states hostage by forcing them to choose between disaster preparedness and enabling the administration’s illegal and chaotic immigration agenda,” said Attorney General James. “This funding is vital to keeping New Yorkers safe during hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophes. The federal government cannot weaponize disaster relief to coerce states into abandoning public safety and community trust. My office will fight to ensure all New Yorkers are protected – both from tragic disasters and from cruel and unnecessary immigration policies.”

In recent months, DHS has imposed sweeping new requirements on its grant programs, mandating that states divert law enforcement resources to support federal civil immigration enforcement or risk losing billions of dollars in funding for emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and cybersecurity. States have also been ordered to immediately halt any program that “benefits” undocumented immigrants or “incentivizes” illegal immigration. Attorney General James and the coalition assert that DHS has no legal basis to withhold critical emergency funding and cannot lawfully force states to choose between disaster preparedness and long-standing public safety policies that build trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities.

The attorneys general argue that the at-risk funding was authorized by Congress to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, not to enforce federal immigration policies. These grants fund essential emergency operations, including first responder salaries, training programs, and building improvements to protect houses of worship and schools from malicious attacks. They support search and rescue missions, food aid, and recovery efforts after major disasters. The attorneys general highlight that many of the grant programs at risk were created in response to national emergencies like the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, including:
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), which was established after 9/11 to support state counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts, including the creation of bomb squads, SWAT teams, and hazmat units;
- Urban Area Security Initiative, which was also established after 9/11 to fund cities’ counterterrorism and emergency response efforts;
- Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, which was established after 9/11 and made permanent after Hurricane Katrina to strengthen state and local emergency management;
- State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which was created after COVID-19 to protect from cyberattacks; and
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which was created in 2004 to protect nonprofits and faith-based organizations from extremist attacks.
New York received $44 million in NSGP funding last year, much of which was allocated to religious institutions and private schools at high risk of extremist violence. This funding, which in particular helps protect synagogues and Jewish day schools facing antisemitic violence, supports measures like security systems, metal detectors, and impact-resistant building upgrades. Attorney General James and the coalition argue that cutting NSGP funding would endanger vulnerable communities during a period of heightened extremist threats, especially because nonprofit organizations generally lack other funding sources for such improvements.

Disaster response funds and programs, which states rely on to rebuild communities after major natural or mass casualty events, are also at risk, including:
- Public Assistance Program, which supports emergency work in the immediate aftermath of disasters, from debris removal to temporary shelter construction;
- National Urban Search & Rescue Response System, which funds around-the-clock search and rescue operations;
- Disaster Case Management, which provides recovery planning for disaster survivors;
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which assists with rebuilding in a way that reduces future risks; and
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants, which reduce flood damage risks in coastal communities.
Also at risk are Fire Management Assistant Grants, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction, National Dam Safety Program, National Flood Insurance Program Community Assistance Grants, Port Security Grants, State Recreational Boating Safety Grants, and grants to participate in the FEMA Flood Mapping program.

New York in particular stands to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency preparedness funding under DHS’s new conditions, including resources for certified bomb squads, the New York State Intelligence Center, SWAT teams, and hazmat units. Additionally, New York relies on DHS grants for more than $30 billion in FEMA Public Assistance funding, which has been critical in responding to disasters like Superstorm Sandy, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2024 tornadoes and flooding in Upstate New York.

Attorney General James and the coalition argue that DHS is presenting states with an impossible choice. Either they forego the millions of dollars in federal funds that Congress has appropriated – and which their emergency preparedness and response efforts rely on – or they undermine their law-enforcement efforts by diverting their resources to enforce federal immigration law. More critically, accepting these unlawful terms would destroy the trust that many states have worked hard to build between immigrant communities and law enforcement, threatening the public safety of all residents who rely on law enforcement’s ability to solve crimes and bring culprits to justice.

The attorneys general contend that DHS is unlawfully using federal funds to coerce states into adhering to the administration’s civil immigration enforcement policies – exceeding the grant programs’ scope and violating constitutional limits on executive power. The attorneys general are asking the court to declare these conditions unlawful and block DHS and the federal government from using vital emergency funds as leverage to enforce immigration policies.

Joining Attorney General James in filing this lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin, and Vermont.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: UPDATE: Man remains in custody in connection with arson attacks

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks remains in police custody.

The 21-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 May on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

He was arrested at an address in Sydenham.

The man was taken to a London police station, where he currently remains in police custody.

The arrest relates to three incidents.

On Monday, 12 May at 01:35hrs, police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at a residential address in NW5.

Officers attended the scene. Damage was caused to the property’s entrance, nobody was hurt.

As a precaution and due to the property having previous connections with a high-profile public figure, officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command are leading the investigation into this fire. Enquiries are ongoing to establish what caused it.

The investigation team are also considering two other incidents – a vehicle fire in NW5 on Thursday, 8 May and a fire at the entrance of a property in N7 on Sunday, 11 May – and are investigating whether they may be linked to the fire in NW5 on 12 May.

All three fires are being treated as suspicious at this time, and enquiries remain ongoing.

Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “We are working at pace and continue to explore various lines of enquiry to establish the cause of the fires, and any potential motivation for these. A key line of enquiry is whether the fires are linked due to the two premises and the vehicle all having previous links to the same high-profile public figure.

“We recognise that this investigation may cause concern to other public figures – particularly MPs. The protection of MPs is something we take extremely seriously across the whole of policing and I would encourage any MP who is concerned about their own safety to get in touch with their dedicated local Operation Bridger officer, who can provide further advice and support.

“In the meantime, our investigation remains ongoing and we will continue to work closely with local officers in the areas affected. Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in those areas over the coming days, but if anyone has concerns, then please speak with a local officer, or call us.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call police on 101 quoting CAD 441/12 May.

We would ask the public to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that doesn’t look or feel right, then to report it to police – either by calling police, in confidence, on 0800 789 321 or via www.gov.uk/ACT

In an emergency, always dial 999.

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May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI: U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel Extend Groundbreaking Title Partnership Through 2034

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

PARK CITY, Utah and ST. LOUIS, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) are proud to announce a landmark renewal of their partnership from May 2026 through April 2034. This unprecedented 8-year agreement marks the most expansive partnership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s history and reflects a bold, shared vision through the next three Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Under the renewed agreement, Stifel will be the title partner of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, supporting the alpine, cross country, freeski, moguls, aerials, ski jumping, nordic combined and Para alpine teams, as well as the exclusive financial services partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

“As we look ahead to three Olympic and Paralympic Games, including a home Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Games, this extended partnership with Stifel represents a generational investment in our teams and our athletes,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Stifel’s support has also enabled us to implement innovative new initiatives that are having a direct impact on the organization. From World Cup podiums to grassroots development, Stifel’s belief in the power of sport and our athletes has been a game-changer.”

Since launching the partnership in 2022, Stifel’s support of U.S. Ski & Snowboard has driven record-breaking performances, increased the visibility of U.S. athletes and fueled the growth of competitive skiing in the U.S. Over the initial three years of partnership, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team has achieved historic success both athletically and as an organization.

Organizationally, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has expanded its World Cup footprint in North America with the support of Stifel, bringing the total amount of World Cups from four to a record 11 in 2024-25. In the same season, the organization’s streaming and broadcast audience has doubled, earned media surpassed 30 billion impressions and social media impressions increased 70%.

2024 was also a record-breaking year for Stifel, highlighting the strength and balance of a diversified business model, achieving net revenues of $4.97 billion, the highest in the firm’s history, and delivering a 23% return on average tangible equity, with non-GAAP net earnings of $756 million, or $6.81 per share – a 46% increase from the prior year. And finally, over the year, Stifel’s share price increased 56.4%.

“The news of Stifel’s renewal as title sponsor of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team is so incredible,” said two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin. “Ron (Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel) and Stifel have shown amazing support for snow sports and are truly invested in the stories of our athletes and the growth of our sports, which has translated into more success on the mountain.”

“Stifel has opened up so many opportunities for us as athletes and humans looking to reach our full potential, and I am so grateful for their support and proud to be part of their team,” said Olympic champion cross country skier Jessie Diggins. “Their commitment to helping us reach the top level is incredible and makes all the difference!”

“The Stifel U.S. Ski Team partnership continuation is monumental for both parties,” said two-time Olympic medalist freeskier Alex Ferreira. “It is where success meets success. I am humbled and grateful to benefit from all sides.”

Stifel also launched innovative programs around the increased domestic World Cup events, including the Stifel HERoic Cup, designed around U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s HERoic initiative celebrating women’s sport. Stifel also invested in the Stifel Bibbo Award for the athlete who moves up the most in ranks in alpine World Cup races, and continues to support the Stifel Success Tour, development-level NorAm races in the U.S. that feed the Stifel U.S. Ski Team pipeline. Additionally, Stifel supported the Stifel Snow Show, a weekly series on CNBC, Peacock and YouTube that highlighted the achievements and stories of U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes each week throughout the season.

The Stifel brand will remain prominently displayed on team uniforms and event signage at US events, along with a continuation of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team branding across digital and broadcast platforms. Stifel will also support a new performance bonus program for athletes and coaches based on key results during the season.

“This partnership is about helping athletes reach their full potential,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel. “As the firm Where Success Meets Success, we believe in backing those who strive for excellence—and that’s exactly what these athletes do, every day. We’re proud to support them not only as champions on the podium, but as role models, teammates and leaders who inspire us all.”

QUOTES
Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team
The news of Stifel’s renewal as title sponsor of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team is so incredible. Ron and Stifel have shown amazing support for snow sports and truly are invested in the stories of our athletes and the growth of our sports which has translated into more success on the mountain.

Jessie Diggins, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
Stifel has opened up so many opportunities for us as athletes and humans looking to reach our full potential, and I am so grateful for their support and proud to be part of their team. Their commitment to helping us reach the top level is incredible and makes all the difference!

Alex Ferreira, Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team partnership continuation is monumental for both parties. It is where success meets success. I am humbled and grateful to benefit from all sides.

Nick Page, Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
Thank you Stifel for all of your support – it means the world to have you in our corner and on our team. I’m looking forward to the future and our continued success in 2026.

Niklas Malacinski, Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team
Having Stifel step up as the title sponsor of the Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team means the world to us. It’s not just an investment in our sport but it’s a belief in our potential. Their support gives us the opportunity to focus on training and competition so we can be at our best. We’re proud to wear their name and represent the U.S. with everything we’ve got.

Andrew Kurka, Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team
Stifel has been huge supporter of the Para alpine team. Helping fund our development, pipeline and giving us the support we need to pursue our careers as athletes. Most Para sports aren’t seen as equal opportunity athletic endeavors. But the fact that Stifel stands behind us, helping to fund our team. Shows they see the big picture and treat athletes on the US Ski team as more than just philanthropic endeavors.

Tate Frantz, Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team
Having Stifel come on as a title sponsor is a huge boost for our team. Their support means we can keep pushing the limits and representing our country at the highest level. It’s exciting to have a partner that believes in our journey and wants to be part of the ride.

ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com.

ABOUT U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Courtney Harkins
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Director of Marketing & Communications
courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org

Rhett Geraghty
Stifel, Director, Advisor Recruiting & Brand Marketing
geraghtyr@stifel.com

The MIL Network –

May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA News: FOUR-YEAR LOW: Prices for Essentials Fall as Workers See Relief in President Trump’s Economy
Source: The White House
Inflation has fallen to the lowest level in more than four years as April’s Consumer Price Index smashes expectations for the third straight month in President Donald J. Trump’s Golden Age.

Here’s what you need to know:
- Grocery prices saw their largest decline in nearly five years.
- Gas prices fell for the third month in a row.
- Egg prices saw the largest one-month decline in more than four decades.
- Workers’ real wages are up 1.9%, increasing each of the last three months.
- Prices for airfare, energy, hotels, and used vehicles are all down compared to last year.
Here’s what they’re saying:
- Bloomberg’s Augusta Saraiva: “US inflation rose by less than forecast in April amid tame prices for clothing and new cars, suggesting little urgency so far by companies to pass along the cost of higher tariffs to consumers.”
- Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver: “The smoke was much worse than the fire … A big part of that was the drop in gasoline prices. This is very significant for households … That drop in gasoline and energy prices — a big deal.”
- Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo: “Oil is down, eggs are down, food is down. We’re seeing that reflected, so all that hysteria over tariffs is not showing up in these numbers.”
- USA TODAY: Inflation eased to 4-year low in April as Trump’s tariffs took effect, CPI report shows
  
  “Prices for groceries, including eggs, used cars and airfares all fell sharply.”
- Bloomberg: US Consumer Prices Rose Less Than Expected in April
  
  “The pace is the slowest since the sprinsg of 2021 when inflation broke out in earnest.”
  
  “Grocery prices were down 0.4% on the month, and eggs fell 12.7%, the most since 1984, validating some of President Donald Trump’s messaging.”
- NBC News: April consumer price index report shows inflation dropped to slowest pace since 2021
MIL OSI USA News –
May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Dan Goldman Introduces Legislation to Extend Student Loan Forgiveness to Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10)

80,000 Volunteer Firefighters Across New York State, Nearly Half of NY EMS Agencies Rely Solely on Volunteers

PSLF Encourages Public Service Enrollment in Fields Where Limited Staffing Jeopardizes Emergency Response Efforts

Volunteer Firefighters Account for 65% of U.S. Firefighting Force

Read the HEROES Act of 2025 Here

Washington, DC – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Student Debt (HEROES) Act of 2025, which would expand eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program to include volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs.

“Volunteer firefighters and EMTs risk their lives every day to keep us safe, yet they’re too often denied the recognition and support granted to other public servants,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “As the number of volunteer firefighters and EMTs continues to decline, we must prioritize the first responders who keep communities across our city, state, and country safe. Those who put their lives on the line deserve nothing less than the full support and resources afforded to all public servants.”

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) said, “One of the biggest challenges facing volunteer response agencies is the critical need to attract new members. Including volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program would be an effective addition to their recruitment toolbox. It would also assist them in retaining existing volunteers, who often work several jobs in addition to volunteering. We commend Congressman Goldman for recognizing the value of volunteer first responders and for his efforts to support them.”

Volunteer firefighters are estimated to save localities across the country nearly 47 billion dollars annually. The HEROES Act would not only provide crucial support to our dedicated first responders but also help address staffing shortages by incentivizing more individuals to volunteer their time.

Established to bolster recruitment and retention efforts in the public sector, the PSLF Program forgives borrowers’ student loans after they work for ten years in a qualifying public service and make 120 qualifying payments. Despite working in qualifying public services, however, volunteer EMTs and firefighters are currently excluded from the program. Nationwide, volunteer firefighters make up 65% of the firefighting force, with 19,000 fire stations relying on them exclusively.

In addition to expanding coverage to volunteer firefighters and EMTs, the HEROES Act would require the Department of Education, which oversees the PSLF program, to outline minimum volunteer time requirements for eligibility and develop regulations for tracking and verifying volunteer time.

Congressman Dan Goldman is committed to supporting first responders who dedicate their lives to the betterment of their communities.

This past February, Congressman Goldman introduced the ‘9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act’ which would provide permanent and mandatory funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and update an outdated funding formula to prevent a future funding shortfall, ensuring survivors and first responders don’t lose access to care.

In February, Congressman Goldman introduced the ‘Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act,’ which would ensure the families of law enforcement officers who are killed as a result of their work on behalf of their communities are not unjustly denied benefits due to arbitrary retirement status restrictions. The legislation would amend the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to ensure the families of fallen officers receive the benefits they deserve.

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MIL OSI USA News –

May 14, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: Mauritania’s Gas Future Will Take Center Stage in Exclusive Fireside Chat at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

PARIS, France, May 13, 2025/APO Group/ —

The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris is set to host a pivotal session – In Conversation with Mauritania – featuring a fireside chat with Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania. This exclusive dialogue will examine how large-scale energy projects – including the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG development – are ushering in a new era of gas-driven growth in West Africa.

The GTA project, a collaborative cross-border initiative between Mauritania and Senegal, reached a significant milestone with the launch of first gas production in January 2025. Phase 1 is expected to produce approximately 2.3 million tons of LNG per annum, positioning the two nations as major LNG exporters. The focus now shifts to securing a final investment decision (FID) for Phase 2, which could increase production to 2.5-3 million tons per annum through the implementation of a gravity-based structure, further strengthening the region’s position in the global energy market. FID will depend on continued cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment and securing additional investment.

IAE 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/3ZicRSy) is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Beyond the GTA project, the session will highlight other major developments, including Mauritania’s BirAllah gas field, which is currently seeking new development partners. Estimated to hold 80 trillion cubic feet of offshore gas reserves, BirAllah represents a significant opportunity to enhance national energy self-sufficiency while supporting the country’s broader industrial growth.

Leveraging its exceptional solar and wind resources, Mauritania is also pursuing an ambitious green hydrogen strategy. This includes the $40-billion AMAN project – developed in partnership with CWP – which aims to install 30 GW of renewable energy capacity to produce 1.7 million tons of green hydrogen annually. Other key initiatives include Chariot’s Project Nour and GreenGo’s Megaton Moon. Overall, Mauritania is targeting a 1.5% share of the global hydrogen market by 2050, supported by the implementation of the world’s first national hydrogen law.

“If these projects progress as planned, Mauritania could emerge as a key leader in Africa’s energy transition, achieving an unprecedented level of energy self-sufficiency, driving socioeconomic development and strengthening its position within the West African energy market,” says Sandra Jeque, Event and Project Director, Energy Capital & Power.

IAE 2025 offers a strategic platform to spotlight these opportunities, foster dialogue among policymakers and investors, and promote the sustainable development of the region’s natural resources.

MIL OSI Africa –

May 14, 2025

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