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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Raises Concerns About Paramount’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Cancellation, Potential Trump Administration Involvement

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey

    Letter Text (PDF)

    Washington (July 18, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commitee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today wrote to Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone, demanding answers on the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” specifically requesting whether anyone in the Trump administration asked for the show to be cancelled.

    In the letter, Senator Markey wrote, “Last night, Stephen Colbert announced that CBS will end ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ next spring. Although CBS, a Paramount subsidiary, has cited financial reasons — including a projected $40 million loss for the show this year — for this decision, the timing has raised public questions. Just days earlier, Colbert sharply criticized Paramount’s $16 million settlement of a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump — a settlement many view as an attempt to facilitate government approval of the company’s proposed merger with Skydance Global. Given the importance of protecting editorial independence from political influence, and the public interest stakes in the pending merger, I am seeking additional information to understand the full context surrounding this programming decision.”

    Senator Markey continued, “If Paramount is unhappy with Colbert’s monologue — including its political tone or position — the company has every right to respond with personnel and other operational decisions. And it, of course, has every right to make programming decisions for financial reasons. But Paramount should not be making editorial decisions or compromising its editorial independence at the behest of or under pressure from the government, including in the context of securing FCC merger approval. If the Trump administration is using its regulatory authority to influence or otherwise pressure your company’s editorial decisions, the public deserves to know.”

    Senator Markey requested answers by July 25, 2025, to the following questions:

    1. Has any official in the Trump administration, including the President or an official at the FCC, contacted your company about Colbert’s monologue on Monday night?

    1. If so, did they request Paramount or CBS take any action in response to Colbert’s monologue, including the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”? If so, please identify those conversations and the requested actions.

    Senator Markey has aggressively pushed back on the Trump administration’s efforts to attack news organizations and intimidate the media. In May 2025, as Paramount was reportedly pushing for the settlement to help facilitate approval of its merger, Senators Markey and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr requesting that the FCC hold a full Committee vote on the Paramount-Skydance merger. After Paramount announced its settlement with Trump, Senators Markey and Luján wrote to FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, urging the FCC to hold a full Commission vote on the pending merger. In March 2025, Senators Markey and Luján, along with Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), introduced the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act, legislation that would prohibit the FCC from revoking broadcast licenses or taking action against broadcasters based on the viewpoints they broadcast. In February 2025, Senators Markey and Luján, along with Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), wrote to Chairman Carr and then-Commissioner Nathan Simington regarding the FCC’s recent, politically motivated actions against broadcasters and public media.

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  • Amit Shah to attend Investment Grounding Ceremony in Uttarakhand today

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Uttarakhand on Saturday, where he will serve as the chief guest at the Uttarakhand Investment Festival and Global Investors Summit Grounding Ceremony.

    The high-profile event is scheduled to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Manoj Sarkar Stadium in Rudrapur and is being seen as a key milestone in the state’s journey towards industrial growth and economic development.

    This ceremony marks the next phase of implementation following the success of the Global Investors Summit held earlier.

    Major industrialists, business leaders, and representatives from newly established industries across various sectors are expected to attend the event.

    The participation of Home Minister Shah underscores the central government’s focus on boosting investments and strengthening economic infrastructure in the Himalayan state.

    Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with other senior officials and dignitaries, will also be present.

    CM Dhami stated that the state government is now translating the MoUs signed during the Global Investors Summit into on-ground action. “We are committed to turning investment promises into real projects. These efforts are already creating new employment opportunities for the youth of Uttarakhand,” he said.

    According to the Chief Minister, the state government is offering full support to investors by fast-tracking approvals, ensuring the availability of essential infrastructure, and maintaining a peaceful, industry-friendly environment. He added that Uttarakhand is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for industries due to its stable governance, skilled workforce, and natural advantages.

    –IANS

  • MIL-Evening Report: Systematic bias: how Western media reproduces the Israeli narrative

    COMMENTARY: By Refaat Ibrahim

    “If words shape our consciousness, then the media holds the keys to minds.”

    This sentence is not merely a metaphor, but a reality we live daily in the coverage of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, where the crimes of the occupation are turned into “acts of violence”, the siege targeting civilians into “security measures”, and the legitimate resistance into “terrorist acts”.

    This linguistic distortion is not innocent; it is part of a “systematic mechanism” practised by major Western media outlets, through which they perpetuate a false image of a “conflict between two equal sides”, ignoring the fact that one is an occupier armed with the latest military technology, and the other is a people besieged in their land for decades.

    Here, the ethical question becomes urgent: how does the media shift from conveying truth to becoming a tool for justifying oppression?

    Western media institutions promote a colonial narrative that reproduces the discourse of Israeli superiority, using linguistic and legal mechanisms to justify genocide.

    But the rise of global awareness through social media platforms and documentaries like We Are Not Numbers, produced by youth in Gaza, exposes this bias and brings the Palestinian narrative back to the forefront.

    Selective coverage . . .  when injustice becomes an opinion
     “Terrorism”, “self-defence”, “conflict” . . . are all terms that place the responsibility for violence on Palestinians while presenting Israel as the perpetual victim. This linguistic shift contradicts international law, which considers settlements a war crime (according to Article 8 of the Rome Statute), yet most reports avoid even describing the West Bank as “occupied territory”.

    More dangerously, the issue is reduced to “violent events” without mentioning their contexts: how can the Palestinian people’s resistance be understood without addressing 75 years of displacement and the siege of Gaza since 2007? The media is like someone commenting on the flames without mentioning who ignited them.

    The Western media coverage of the Israeli war on Gaza represents a blatant model of systematic bias that reproduces the Israeli narrative and justifies war crimes through precise linguistic and media mechanisms. Below is a breakdown of the most prominent practices:

    Stripping historical context and portraying Palestinians as aggressor

    Ignoring the occupation: Media outlets like the BBC and The New York Times ignored the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories since 1948 and focused on the 7 October 2023 attack as an isolated event, without linking it to the daily oppression such as home demolitions and arrests in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

    Misleading terms: The war has often been described as a “conflict between Israel and Hamas”, while Gaza is considered the largest open-air prison in the world under Israeli siege since 2007. Example: The Economist described Hamas’s attacks as “bloody”, while Israeli attacks were called “military operations”.

    Dehumanising Palestinians
     Language of abstraction: The BBC used terms like “died” for Palestinians versus “killed” for Israelis, according to a quantitative study by The Intercept, weakening sympathy for Palestinian victims.

    Victim portrayal: While Israeli death reports included names and family ties (like “mother” or “grandmother”), Palestinians were shown as anonymous numbers, as seen in the coverage of Le Monde and Le Figaro.

    Israeli political rhetoric: Media outlets reported statements by Israeli leaders such as dismissed defence minister Yoav Gallant, who described Palestinians as “human animals”, and Benjamin Netanyahu, who called them “children of darkness”, without critically analysing this rhetoric that strips them of their humanity.

    Distorting resistance and linking it to terrorism
     Misleading comparisons: The October 7 attack was compared to “9/11” and described as a “terrorist attack” in The Washington Post and CNN, reinforcing the “war on terror” narrative and justifying Israel’s excessive response.

    Fake news: Papers like The Sun and Daily Mail promoted the story of “beheaded Israeli babies” without evidence, a story even adopted by US president Joe Biden, only to be disproven later by videos showing Hamas’ humane treatment of captives.

    Selective coverage and suppression of the Palestinian narrative
     Silencing journalists: Journalists such as Zahraa Al-Akhras (Global News) and Bassam Bounni (BBC) were dismissed for criticising Israel or supporting Palestine, while others were pressured to adopt the Israeli narrative.

    Defaming Palestinian institutions: The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal claimed the Palestinian death toll figures were “exaggerated”, ignoring UN and human rights organisations’ reports that confirmed their accuracy.

    Manipulating legal and ethical terms
     Denying war crimes: Deutsche Welle stated that Israeli attacks are “not considered war crimes”, despite the destruction of hospitals and the killing of tens of thousands of civilians.

    Legal misinformation: The BBC referred to Israeli settlements in the West Bank as “disputed territories”, despite the UN declaring them illegal.

    Double standards in conflict coverage
     Comparison with Ukraine: Western media linked support for Ukraine and Israel as “victims of aggression”, while ignoring that Israel is an occupying power under international law. Terminology shifted immediately: “invasion”, “war crimes”, “occupation” were used for Ukraine but omitted when speaking of Palestine.

    According to a 2022 study by the Arab Media Monitoring Project, 90 percent of Western reports on Ukraine used language blaming Russia for the violence, compared to only 30 percent in the Palestinian case.

    This contradiction exposes the underlying “racist bias”: how is killing in Europe called “genocide”, while in Gaza it is termed a “complicated conflict”? The answer lies in the statement of journalist Mika Brzezinski: “The only red line in Western media is criticising Israel.”

    False neutrality: Sky News claimed it “could not verify” the Baptist Hospital massacre, despite video documentation, yet quickly adopted the Israeli narrative.

    Consequences: legitimising genocide and marginalising Palestinian rights
     Western media practices have contributed to normalising Israeli violence by portraying it as “legitimate defence”, while resistance is labelled as “terrorism.”

    Deepening Palestinian isolation: By stripping them of the right to narrate, as shown in an academic study by Mike Berry (Cardiff University), which found emotional terms used exclusively to describe Israeli victims.

    Undermining international law: By ignoring reports from organisations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, which confirm Israel’s commission of war crimes.

    Violating journalistic ethics . . .  when the journalist becomes the occupation’s lawyer
     Journalistic codes of ethics — such as the charter of the “International Federation of Journalists” — unanimously agree that the media’s primary task is “to expose the facts without fear”. But the reality proves the opposite:

    In 2023, CNN deleted an interview with a Palestinian survivor of the Jenin massacre after pressure from the Israeli lobby (according to an investigation by Middle East Eye).

    The Guardian was forced to edit the headline of an article that described settlements as “apartheid” after threats of legal action.

    This self-censorship turns journalism into a “copier of official statements”, abandoning the principle of “not compromising with ruling powers” emphasised by the “International Journalists’ Network”.

    Toward human-centred journalism
     Fixing this flaw requires dismantling biased language: replacing “conflict” with “military occupation”, and “settlements” with “illegal colonies”.

    Relying on international law: such as mentioning Articles 49 and 53 of the Fourth Geneva Convention when discussing the displacement of Palestinians.

    Giving space to victims’ voices: According to an Amnesty report, 80% of guests on Western TV channels discussing the conflict were either Israeli or Western.

    Holding media institutions accountable: through pressure campaigns to enforce their ethical charters (such as obligating the BBC to mention “apartheid” after the HRW report).

    Conclusion
     The war on Gaza has become a stark test of media ethics. While platforms like Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye have helped expose violations, major Western media outlets continue to reproduce a colonial discourse that enables Israel. The greatest challenge today is to break the silence surrounding the crimes of genocide and impose a human narrative that restores the stolen humanity of the victims.

    “Occupation doesn’t just need tanks, it needs media to justify its existence.” These were the words of journalist Gideon Levy after witnessing how his camera turned war crimes into “normal news”.

    If Western media is serious about its claim of neutrality, it must start with a simple step: call things by their names. Words are not lifeless letters, they are ticking bombs that shape the consciousness of generations.

    Refaat Ibrahim is the editor and creator of The Resistant Palestinian Pens website, where you can find all his articles. He is a Palestinian writer living in Gaza, where he studied English language and literature at the Islamic University. He has been passionate about writing since childhood, and is interested in political, social, economic, and cultural matters concerning his homeland, Palestine. This article was first published at Pearls and Irritations social policy journal in Australia.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI China: China to get tough on rare metals theft

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

    This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a factory of JL MAG Rare Earth (Baotou) Co., Ltd. in Baotou, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

    With the disclosure of several cases where foreign spies stole rare earth elements from China, the Ministry of State Security announced on Friday that it will take action to prevent and combat sabotage and theft activities targeting key mineral resources by foreign espionage agencies.

    The ministry released details of the cases via its official WeChat account, showing that foreign espionage agencies and their agents have attempted to collaborate with domestic criminals to use delivery services to steal rare earth-related items over the past few years, posing a significant threat to national security.

    “Since rare earth-related items have both military and civilian applications and are considered strategic national resources, China has adopted internationally recognized practices and implemented export controls on these items in accordance with the law,” the ministry explained in the release.

    In one disclosed case, a country that cannot independently produce or refine rare metals has been stockpiling them through various methods to secure a stable domestic supply. Investigations found that contractors from this country swapped packaging and forged non-China origin labels before transshipping the items back to their country.

    The contractors also used various methods to illegally export China’s rare earths and other controlled items, including false reporting of contents and components, misrepresenting product names, sending small quantities in multiple express shipments and switching transportation channels.

    The ministry stated that once concrete evidence was confirmed, the national security authorities, along with relevant departments, took action in accordance with the law to cut off the illegal export channels, thus safeguarding China’s resources and national security.

    China currently ranks among the top countries in the world in terms of rare earth reserves, production, consumption and exports, the ministry noted, adding that some countries are highly concerned about China’s supply of rare earth-related items and are employing various methods to steal them.

    It pointed out that foreign spies primarily steal China’s rare earth elements by misreporting product names. These items are concealed as non-controlled goods and smuggled out of the country through delivery channels. For instance, high-purity rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, were declared as low-value products like ferrous alloys, nickel powder or other ordinary goods to evade export controls.

    Chinese authorities also found that foreign espionage agencies and their agents attempted to instruct domestic criminals to hide undeclared rare earth-related items within other properly declared goods or means of transportation. For example, rare earth powder was mixed with ceramic raw materials, poured into plastic molds or bottled water containers.

    To address the problems, since the beginning of this year, China has strengthened its control over rare earth exports and taken strong measures to combat smuggling, according to the ministry.

    Despite such high pressure, it said, some overseas entities still colluded with domestic criminals and continued to find new methods of exports smuggling in an attempt to evade crackdowns.

    It emphasized that combating the smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals has become an urgent and critical task, calling on all departments to focus on the strategic mineral sector, strengthen source control and form a joint effort to combat illegal activities.

    The Ministry of Commerce has stated that China’s implementation of export controls on relevant items reflects the responsible stance of the Chinese government as a major power.

    On June 19, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce also said that China is accelerating the review of rare earth-related export license applications in accordance with the law and regulations. A certain number of compliant applications have already been approved, and the process for approving further compliant applications will be strengthened.

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  • MIL-OSI China: CPC delegation visits Laos to strengthen ties

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

    Chen Zhou, deputy head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Laos from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

    During the visit, Chen met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, and Bounleua Phandanouvong, acting head of the LPRP Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations. He also held brief discussions with leaders from various Lao Party and government departments.

    The two sides exchanged views on the relations between the two parties and the two countries, as well as issues of common concern. They agreed to follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen interparty exchanges, expand pragmatic cooperation, promote the steady and long-term development of the China-Laos community with a shared future, and make positive contributions to maintaining regional peace and development.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senators Hassan and Boozman Lead Push to Ensure Timely Issue of Death Certificates for Grieving Veteran Families

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Boozman (R-AR), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Veterans Burial Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation to help expedite the process of certifying a veteran’s passing and minimize or avoid delays in providing benefits owed to their loved ones.

    “While we can never fully repay the debt that we owe to veterans for their service to our country, we can help ensure that as their families work to lay their loved one to rest, they receive the support that they have earned and deserve,” said Senator Hassan. “This commonsense legislation will help ensure that when a veteran passes away, their death certificate is processed quickly so that their loved ones can experience the closure and certainty that comes with a dignified burial.”

    “Ensuring that a death certificate – an important legal document – is provided to a veteran’s loved ones in a timely manner after their passing is crucial not only for emotional closure, but necessary for a variety of legal, financial and administrative matters,” said Senator Boozman. “Without one, it is difficult to access survivor and burial benefits and further assistance from the VA. Our bill ensures that veterans who pass away in VA care promptly receive this fully executed, vital document.”

    The Veterans Burial Assistance Act would require the signing of a veteran’s death certificate by a VA doctor or nurse practitioner within 48 hours of notification for any veteran whose primary care doctor is employed by the VA, regardless of where the veteran passes. When the VA is unable to meet this timeline, the local coroner or medical examiner may sign the death certificate.

    Families have reported delays of as many as eight weeks in the signing of a death certificate for veterans who have died of natural causes, preventing loved ones from receiving death benefits in a timely manner and forcing local governments to pay for the veteran’s body to be stored until the death certificate is signed and a burial can be performed.

    The bill is supported by AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America and With Honor.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Following Calls Led By Schatz, Cruz To Rubio, 10 Americans And Permanent Residents Wrongfully Detained In Venezuela

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the release of 10 Americans and U.S. permanent residents wrongfully detained in Venezuela. Schatz led efforts urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to work with the Venezuelan government to secure their release.

    “We are relieved by this good news. This is the result of the relentless work by career diplomats, families, community leaders, and advocates who never gave up hope.

    “Today, we celebrate and welcome them home. But there is still more work to do. We will continue fighting to make sure every American wrongly detained abroad is back home where they belong.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Presses Bondi, Patel, Bongino On Rifts Between DOJ, FBI, White House On Epstein Files

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

    July 18, 2025

    Durbin files official oversight requests with Bondi, Patel, Bongino, as MAGA world continues imploding over the Epstein cover up and breaking reporting by the Wall Street Journal describes Trump sending a lewd letter to Epstein

    CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino on apparent discrepancies regarding the handling of the Epstein files and findings from a July 7 Department of Justice (DOJ) memorandum and instructions reportedly received by FBI personnel to identify records mentioning President Trump.

    In letters to Bondi, Patel, and Bongino, Durbin began by highlighting contradictions between its first finding revealing no “incriminating client list” and Bondi’s public statements, writing: “The first finding directly contradicts public statements Attorney General Bondi has repeatedly made. On February 21, 17 days after her confirmation as Attorney General, Attorney General Bondi was asked directly by Fox News’ America Reports host John Roberts: ‘DOJ may be releasing the list of Jeffrey Epstein’s clients; will that really happen?’ She responded: ‘It’s sitting on my desk right now to review.’ On February 27, Attorney General Bondi released binders of documents related to Epstein to conservative influencers and commentators, but despite the major media event the White House staged around this release, these files were largely already publicly available. After intense blowback from this incident, Attorney General Bondi then appeared on another FOX News show, Life Liberty Levin, and claimed that a ‘whistleblower’ told her that ‘New York SDNY [was] sitting on thousands of pages of documents’; that ‘we will get everything’; that she was ‘assured’ there was more; and that the country would eventually see ‘the full Epstein files.’ She also claimed that the ‘FBI withheld all of those documents’ and you were providing a detailed report as an explanation for the FBI’s actions with respect to those materials.”

    Durbin then invoked breaking reporting that Trump sent a bawdy letter to Epstein, writing: “Notably, in 2002, Mr. Trump said of Mr. Epstein, ‘I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy, He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.’ Just yesterday, it was reported that the Department previously reviewed a ‘leather-bound album’ comprised of dozens of letters from Mr. Epstein’s friends in celebration of his 50th birthday in 2003. The letters were collected by Mr. Epstein’s partner Ghislaine Maxwell and included one from President Trump that allegedly ‘contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, which appears to be hand-drawn with a heavy marker … and the future president’s signature is a squiggly ‘Donald’ below her waist.’”

    Durbin continued: “Despite tens of thousands of personnel hours reviewing and re-reviewing these Epstein-related records over the course of two weeks in March, it took DOJ more than three additional months to officially find there is ‘no incriminating ‘client list,’’ and the memorandum with this finding includes no mention of the whistleblower or additional documents, the existence of which Attorney General Bondi publicly claimed on February 27.”

    Durbin then discussed public scrutiny over the memorandum’s second finding that Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, writing: “The second finding in the July 7 memorandum does not contradict any official statement from DOJ and accords with the DOJ Inspector General’s investigation into the Bureau of Prisons’ custody of Jeffrey Epstein. However, public skepticism of the government’s transparency in this matter has been needlessly increased due to the release of surveillance video from outside of Jeffrey Epstein’s cell in the hours leading up to his death, which the July 7 memorandum described as ‘full raw’ footage; in fact, the footage was likely modified, according to the metadata embedded in the video.”

    To Director Patel, Durbin wrote: “According to information my office received, the FBI was pressured to put approximately 1,000 personnel in its Information Management Division (IMD) … on 24-hour shifts to review approximately 100,000 Epstein-related records in order to produce more documents that could then be released on an arbitrarily short deadline. This effort, which reportedly took place from March 14 through the end of March, was haphazardly supplemented by hundreds of FBI New York Field Office personnel, many of whom lacked the expertise to identify statutorily-protected information regarding child victims and child witnesses or properly handle FOIA requests. My office was told that these personnel were instructed to ‘flag’ any records in which President Trump was mentioned.”

    To Deputy Director Bongino, Durbin wrote: “Prior to becoming FBI Deputy Director, you spent years as a private citizen making claims about the Jeffrey Epstein case. For example, you stated: ‘That Jeffrey Epstein story is a big deal. Please do not let that story go. Keep your eye on it.’ On July 11, far-right activist Laura Loomer claimed that you and FBI Director Patel ‘[were] livid with [Attorney General Bondi] over her DOJ Memo and the lack of transparency from her office regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.’ Subsequent public reporting indicates this apparent dispute came to a head at a meeting between White House, DOJ, and FBI officials that you and Director Patel attended, leading to claims that you may resign from your position over these issues. You have made no public statements since these reports have come out, but reports have emerged that the dispute may have been related to Attorney General Bondi accusing you of leaking to NewsNation a story critical of her for allegedly preventing the FBI from releasing more Epstein-related records.”

    Durbin concluded with requests for information to be produced by August 1, 2025, citing “the serious questions about the veracity of Attorney General Bondi’s public statements regarding the Epstein-related records in DOJ’s possession and the effect those questions are having on the public’s ability to trust DOJ’s July 7 finding that there is ‘no incriminating “client list.”’”

    For a PDF of the letter to Attorney General Bondi, click here.

    For a PDF of the letter to Director Patel, click here.

    For a PDF of the letter to Deputy Director Bongino, click here.

     

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    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Cambodia: Scamming crisis survivors must be protected amid mass crackdown

    Source: Amnesty International

    Responding to reports and Cambodian government announcements that a crackdown on scamming compounds in the country is under way, Amnesty International’s Regional Research Director Montse Ferrer said:

    “A coordinated government response to Cambodia’s scamming crisis is long overdue. However, it is vital that authorities respect the human rights of individuals found in these locations, where we have documented slavery, torture and other abuses carried out by criminal gangs.

    “Emerging reports and social media footage raise concerns that police may not be using a human rights-based approach to who is being detained and who is being treated as a victim of human trafficking. Victims must be properly identified and protected, and the government should share details about the detention centres where they may now be held.

    “Finally, police should not only focus on the individuals carrying out scams, but on those controlling them. Any legitimate crackdown must include the investigation and questioning of compound landlords and managers, as well as the security guards and companies who have assisted them.”

    Background

    According to research published last month by Amnesty International, the Cambodian government has been deliberately ignoring a litany of human rights abuses including slavery, human trafficking, child labour and torture being carried out by criminal gangs on a vast scale in more than 50 scamming compounds located across the country.

    Amnesty’s findings suggested there had been coordination and possibly collusion between Chinese compound bosses and the Cambodian police, who have failed to shut down compounds despite the slew of human rights abuses taking place inside.

    Since the publication of the report, the Cambodian authorities appear to have undertaken a crackdown on scamming compounds. On Wednesday 16 July authorities said they had arrested more than 1,000 people in raids on compounds in at least five provinces. Reports of more raids have continued, with dramatic social media footage showing scenes of people running from compounds in the middle of the night with suitcases.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Votes To Pass First Round Of DOGE Cuts: Defunds USAID, NPR, And PBS

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL)

    Donalds Votes To Pass First Round Of DOGE Cuts: Defunds USAID, NPR, And PBS

    Washington, July 18, 2025

    WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) voted to pass H.Res. 590 – the first round of DOGE cuts. This critical legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a party-line vote of 216-213 and will head to President Trump’s desk to be signed-into law.

    H.Res. 590 slashes $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse from federal spending and specifically defunds politicized federal agencies such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), National Public Radio (NPR), and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Congressman Donalds released the following statement:

    “For years, our federal agencies were weaponized by rogue, unelected bureaucrats in order to serve the political interests of leftist ideologues. This waste, fraud, and abuse stretches deep into our federal government and has been exposed to the world through USAID’s farcical expenditures and the egregious politicization of reporting at federally-funded news outlets. Our hard-earned taxpayer dollars never should have been funding this disgraceful conduct and I look forward codifying additional rounds of DOGE cuts in the future.”

    Watch passage of H.Res. 590 here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Donalds Votes To Create Digital Asset Framework For America And Block CBDC Tyranny

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL)

    Donalds Votes To Create Digital Asset Framework For America And Block CBDC Tyranny

    Washington, July 18, 2025

    WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) voted to pass a landmark financial services package that blocks the formation of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in America and creates a clear framework for the growing proliferation of digital assets.

    The legislative package included three bills: (1) H.R. 3633 – “The CLARITY ACT,” (2) S. 1582 – “The GENIUS Act,” (3) H.R. 1919 – “The Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act.” While H.R. 3633 and H.R. 1919 advanced to the U.S. Senate for consideration, this afternoon, S. 1582 was signed into law by President Trump. Congressman Donalds released the following statement:

    “Central Bank Digital Currency would give unelected bureaucrats in our federal government absolute control over your money. This is wrong, this is a dangerous threat to freedom, this is un-American, and immediate action had to be taken. I am proud to have joined my colleagues in voting to block this globalist tyranny from infiltrating our nation and ensure there’s a clear framework for the proliferation of digital assets in America.”

    Background on H.R. 3633 – “The CLARITY Act”:

    • Passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 294-134.
    • The CLARITY Act, sponsored by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson (PA-15) was introduced on May 29, 2025. The bill advanced out of both Committees with bipartisan support on June 10, 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear, functional requirements for digital asset market participants, prioritizing consumer protection while fostering innovation. By providing strong safeguards and long-overdue regulatory certainty, this legislation advances U.S. innovation and reinforces U.S. leadership in the global financial system.
    • Read the full text of the legislation HERE.
    • See Congress.gov bill profile HERE.


    Background on S. 1582 – “The GENIUS Act”:

    • Passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 308-122.
    • Signed-into law by President Trump on July 18, 2025.
    • The GENIUS Act, introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), provides a clear regulatory framework for the issuance of payment stablecoins, a payment product that is currently offered in the United States with little, if any, federal oversight. The GENIUS Act prioritizes consumer protection, fosters innovation, and strengthens the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status. The GENIUS Act passed the U.S. Senate by a bipartisan vote of 68-30 on June 17, 2025.
    • Read the full text of the legislation HERE.
    • See Congress.gov bill profile HERE.


    Background on H.R. 1919 – “The Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act”:

    • Passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 219-210.
    • The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, sponsored by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), prohibits unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) that undermines Americans’ right to financial privacy. Unlike decentralized digital assets, CBDCs are digital forms of sovereign currency issued and controlled by government, with transactions occurring on a government-managed ledger. In short, a CBDC is government-controlled, programmable money that, if not designed to mimic cash, could provide the federal government with detailed transaction data on individual users and the ability to program the CBDC to suppress politically unpopular activities.
    • Read the full text of the legislation HERE.
    • See Congress.gov bill profile HERE.

    Watch House passage of H.R. 3633, S. 1582, and H.R. 1919 HERE.

    Watch President Trump sign S. 1582 into law HERE

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 07/18/2025 Blackburn, Harris Lead Fight to Hold National Education Association Accountable for Putting Politics Over Students

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Representative Mark Harris (R-N.C.) introduced the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act to revoke the congressional charter of the nation’s largest teachers’ union and the only labor union with a federal charter:

    “Time and again, teachers’ unions have shown they’ll put their political agenda ahead of students’ needs,” said Senator Blackburn. “The National Education Association has made it crystal clear it’s a partisan organization, and it shouldn’t be rewarded with a federal charter that platforms woke gender ideology, antisemitism, and left-wing propaganda. Our students deserve better.”

    “Congress established the NEA in 1906 to support America’s teachers and strengthen our schools, but it has abandoned that mission in favor of a radical agenda,” said Representative Harris. “From branding President Trump a fascist to embracing divisive gender ideology and walking away from efforts to fight antisemitism, the NEA has become nothing more than a partisan advocacy group. Since the NEA is clearly not prioritizing students, parents or even teachers, it’s time to remove Congress’ seal of approval from this rogue organization.”
    BACKGROUND
    Last week, the National Education Association (NEA) voted to fight against President “Trump’s embrace of fascism,” promote LGBTQ events in public schools, and sever all ties with the Anti-Defamation League. These latest examples of NEA’s blatant political bias, along with its recent promotion of hatred and antisemitism, are a clear departure from the organization’s intended purpose.
    The NEA has a long list of egregious violations of public trust:
    In the 2024 election cycle, 98 percent of NEA political donations went to Democrats. 
    In 2023, the NEA partnered with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), who collaborated with the Target Corporation to promote an obscene, radical agenda in their stores.
    In July 2021, the NEA adopted measures to support critical race theory.
    The NEA stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen.

    THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CHARTER REPEAL ACT
    The National Education Association Charter Repeal Act would:
    Eliminate the congressional authorization of the NEA; and
    Formally remove Congress’ “seal of approval” and the suggestion that the government is responsible for the NEA’s operations.
    Click here for bill text.
    ENDORSEMENTS
    The National Education Association Charter Repeal Act is endorsed by Moms for Liberty, Heritage Action, Young America’s Foundation, American Principles Project, and the National Right to Work.

    “It’s incredibly sad that the nation’s largest teachers union has put woke politics before America’s children. The NEA’s embrace of radical left policies and antisemitism combined with their rejection of parental rights has forced moms and dads across America to condemn this organization. Moms For Liberty is incredibly thankful for Congressman Mark Harris, and his bold stand to remove the NEAs congressional charter. While other members just talk, Mark stepped up and took action,” said Tina Descovich, CEO of Moms for Liberty.

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  • MIL-OSI: Purpose Investments Inc. Announces July 2025 Distributions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce distributions for the month of July 2025 for its open-end exchange traded funds and closed-end funds (“the Funds”).

    The ex-distribution date for all Open-End Funds is July 29, 2025. The ex-distribution date for all closed-end funds is July 31, 2025.

    Open-End Funds Ticker
    Symbol    		 Distribution
    per
    share/unit    		 Record
    Date    		 Payable
    Date    		 Distribution
    Frequency
    Apple (AAPL) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units APLY $0.1667 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Canadian Financial Income Fund – ETF Series BNC $0.1225¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Global Bond Fund – ETF Units BND $0.0866 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units BRKY $0.1500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Bitcoin Yield ETF – ETF Units BTCY $0.0850 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Bitcoin Yield ETF – ETF Non-Currency Hedged Units BTCY.B $0.0970 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Bitcoin Yield ETF – ETF USD Units BTCY.U US $0.0815 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Credit Opportunities Fund – ETF Units CROP $0.0875 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Credit Opportunities Fund – ETF USD Units CROP.U US $0.0975 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Ether Yield – ETF Units ETHY $0.0405 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Ether Yield ETF – ETF Non-Currency Hedged Units ETHY.B $0.0500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Ether Yield ETF – ETF Units Non-Currency Hedged USD Units ETHY.U US $0.0395 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Global Flexible Credit Fund – ETF Units FLX $0.0461 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Global Flexible Credit Fund – Non-Currency Hedged – ETF Units FLX.B $0.0551 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Global Flexible Credit Fund – Non-Currency Hedged USD – ETF Units FLX.U US $0.0385 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Global Bond Class – ETF Units IGB $0.0723¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Microsoft (MSFT) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF units MSFY $0.1300 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Enhanced Premium Yield Fund – ETF Series PAYF $0.1375¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Total Return Bond Fund – ETF Series PBD $0.0590¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Core Dividend Fund – ETF Series PDF $0.1050¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Enhanced Dividend Fund – ETF Series PDIV $0.0950¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Real Estate Income Fund – ETF Series PHR $0.0720¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose International Dividend Fund – ETF Series PID $0.0780 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Monthly Income Fund – ETF Series PIN $0.0830¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Multi-Asset Income Fund – ETF Units PINC $0.0840 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Conservative Income Fund – ETF Series PRP $0.0600¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Premium Yield Fund – ETF Series PYF $0.1100¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Premium Yield Fund Non-Currency Hedged – ETF Series PYF.B $0.1230¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Premium Yield Fund Non-Currency Hedged – ETF USD Series PYF.U US $0.1200¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Core Equity Income Fund – ETF Series RDE $0.0875¹ 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Emerging Markets Dividend Fund – ETF Units REM $0.0950 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Canadian Preferred Share Fund – ETF Units RPS $0.0950 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose US Preferred Share Fund – ETF Series RPU $0.0940 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose US Preferred Share Fund Non-Currency Hedged – ETF Units2 RPU.B / RPU.U $0.0940 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Strategic Yield Fund – ETF Units SYLD $0.0970 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    AMD (AMD) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YAMD $0.2500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Amazon (AMZN) Yield Shares Purpose ETF- ETF Units YAMZ $0.4000 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Broadcom (AVGO) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YAVG $0.1800 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Coinbase (COIN) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YCON $0.3000 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Costco (COST) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YCST $0.1200 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Alphabet (GOOGL) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units YGOG $0.2500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Tech Innovators Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YMAG $0.2000 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    META (META) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YMET $0.2400 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Netflix (NFLX) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YNET $0.1500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    NVIDIA (NVDA) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units YNVD $0.7500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Palantir (PLTR) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YPLT $0.4000 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Tesla (TSLA) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units YTSL $0.5500 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    UnitedHealth Group (UHN) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Series YUNH $0.1100 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
               
    Closed-End Funds Ticker
    Symbol    		 Distribution
    per
    share/unit    		 Record
    Date    		 Payable
    Date    		 Distribution
    Frequency
    Big Banc Split Corp, Class A BNK $0.1200¹ 07/31/2025 08/14/2025 Monthly
    Big Banc Split Corp – Preferred Shares BNK.PR.A $0.0700¹ 07/31/2025 08/14/2025 Monthly
     

    Estimated July 2025 Distributions for Purpose USD Cash Management Fund, Purpose Cash Management Fund, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund, and Purpose US Cash Fund

    The July 2025 distribution rates for Purpose USD Cash Management Fund, Purpose Cash Management Fund, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund, and Purpose US Cash Fund are estimated to be as follows:

    Fund Name Ticker
    Symbol    		 Estimated
    Distribution
    per unit    		 Record
    Date    		 Payable
    Date    		 Distribution
    Frequency
    Purpose USD Cash Management Fund – ETF Units MNU.U US $0.3851 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose Cash Management Fund – ETF Units MNY $0.2450 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose High Interest Savings Fund – ETF Units PSA $0.1182 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
    Purpose US Cash Fund – ETF Units PSU.U US $0.3856 07/29/2025 08/05/2025 Monthly
     

    Purpose expects to issue a press release on or about July 28, 2025, which will provide the final distribution rate for Purpose USD Cash Management Fund, Purpose Cash Management Fund, Purpose High Interest Savings Fund, and Purpose US Cash Fund. The ex-distribution date will be July 29, 2025.

    1. Dividend is designated as an “eligible” Canadian dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation.
    2. Purpose US Preferred Share Fund Non-Currency Hedged – ETF Units have both a CAD and USD purchase option. Distribution per unit is declared in CAD, however, the USD purchase option (RPU.U) distribution will be made in the USD equivalent. Conversion into USD will use the end-of-day foreign exchange rate prevailing on the ex-distribution date.

    About Purpose Investments Inc.

    Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $24 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.

    For further information please contact:
    Keera Hart
    Keera.Hart@kaiserpartners.com
    905-580-1257

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment fund investments. Please read the prospectus and other disclosure documents before investing. Investment funds are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government deposit insurer. There can be no assurance that the full amount of your investment in a fund will be returned to you. If the securities are purchased or sold on a stock exchange, you may pay more or receive less than the current net asset value. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ethereum Surges to $3,400 as ALL4 Mining Fuels a New Era of Crypto Investors in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Houston, Texas, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has broken past the significant $3,400 mark, signaling renewed confidence in the blockchain giant. As Ethereum powers forward with smart contract innovations and ecosystem dominance, platforms like ALL4 Mining are playing a crucial role in allowing everyday users to tap into ETH’s growing potential — even without advanced crypto knowledge.
    This year’s rally isn’t just about price spikes. It’s about accessibility, smart investing, and platforms like ALL4 Mining that make cryptocurrency income possible for the masses. Ethereum’s momentum is real — and ALL4 Mining is helping users everywhere ride the wave by converting cloud mining rewards into long-term ETH wealth.

    Ethereum at $3,400: What’s Behind the Surge?
    Ethereum’s explosive growth in 2025 is the result of several powerful market forces and technological achievements:

    ●Proof-of-Stake Efficiency: Ethereum’s full shift to PoS has slashed energy usage and strengthened security.

    ●Layer-2 Solutions Booming: Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync are accelerating transaction speeds and reducing fees.

    ●DeFi Revival: Leading platforms like Aave, Uniswap, and Curve are regaining massive user bases.
    NFT & Gaming Integration: Ethereum remains the top blockchain for digital collectibles and metaverse games.

    ●Institutional Adoption: Banks, enterprises, and governments are building on Ethereum like never before.

    ●As a result, investor confidence is at a new high, and ETH is reclaiming its throne as the cornerstone of decentralized innovation.
    ALL4 Mining: Your Ethereum On-Ramp with Daily Crypto Income
    ALL4 Mining is more than just a cloud mining platform. It’s a gateway to Ethereum ownership for users in over 200 countries. With no mining rigs, no technical setup, and no cryptocurrency experience required, ALL4 Mining simplifies the process of earning Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin that can be easily converted to Ethereum.
    This makes the platform an ideal entry point for users who want to benefit from the rise of Ethereum without having to buy or trade directly on an exchange.
    ALL4 Mining Key Features:

    ◆Get $15 in free rewards when you sign up

    ◆Up to $0.60 in daily mining income – no investment required

    ◆Bank-level security with Cloudflare firewall and McAfee-level encryption

    ◆Full mobile control with support for iOS, Android, and Google

    ◆Global access + 24/7 support to keep you making money

    Whether you’re a student, part-time worker, or entrepreneur, ALL4 Mining makes it easy for you to earn ETH.

    How to Turn Mined Coins into Ethereum on ALL4 Mining
    The process is simple, efficient, and fully optimized for beginners. Users can start mining BTC, LTC, or DOGE in just a few taps. Once enough rewards have been accumulated, ALL4 Mining allows direct conversion to Ethereum, allowing users to accumulate ETH over time.
    Ethereum Accumulation Strategy:
    1.Sign up with ALL4 Mining and claim your $15 bonus
    2.Activate a mining plan – or mine for free daily
    3.Get a steady income in DOGE, BTC, or LTC
    4.Convert to Ethereum in-app
    5.Withdraw or hold ETH for long-term gains
    This approach reduces reliance on volatile trading and creates a truly passive path into the Ethereum ecosystem.

    Mining Plans for Every Type of Ethereum Investor
    ALL4 Mining supports a wide range of budgets, offering clear and powerful ROI across its cloud mining contracts. Every plan includes guaranteed uptime, instant rewards, and the flexibility to reinvest in Ethereum or withdraw anytime.

    BTC basic computing power: investment amount: $100, contract period: 2 days, daily income of $4.0, expiration income: $100 + $8

    LTC [classic computing power contract]: investment amount: $600, contract period: 6 days, daily income of $7.2, expiration income: $600 + $43.2

    BTC [classic computing power contract]: investment amount: $3,000, contract period: 20 days, daily income of $42, expiration income: $3,000 + $840

    DOGE [classic computing power contract]: investment amount: $5,000, contract period: 31 days, daily income of $74, expiration income: $5,000 + $2,294

    BTC [advanced computing power contract]: investment amount: $10,000, contract period: 40 days, daily income of $170, expiration income: $10,000 + $680

    BTC [advanced computing power contract]: investment amount: 50,000 USD, contract period: 48 days, daily income: USD 930, maturity income: USD 50,000 + USD 44,640

    BTC [Super Computing Power Contract]: Investment amount: USD 150,000, contract period: 45 days, daily income: USD 3,000, maturity income: USD 150,000 + USD 135,000

    No matter your level of investment, you can start mining today and build Ethereum holdings tomorrow — all without the stress of trading or hardware costs.

    Ethereum’s Future: Is $4,000 Next?
    With ETH breaking through $3,400, the market is speculating whether a push toward $4,000 is next. Given Ethereum’s constant evolution and mainstream integration, such a move looks more and more likely.
    Here’s what’s keeping the bullish sentiment alive:
     New dApps and DeFi tools launching weekly
     Massive developer ecosystem continues to expand
    Institutional ETH staking surging
     Deflationary supply model reducing circulating ETH
    ETH is no longer just a speculative asset — it’s a cornerstone of modern finance, powering smart contracts, Web3 identities, and next-gen fintech products.

    ALL4 Mining + Ethereum = Your 2025 Crypto Wealth Formula

    As Ethereum becomes more valuable and more essential to the blockchain ecosystem, earning ETH passively through mining is proving to be a smart and scalable strategy.

    ALL4 Mining makes it possible.

    From $15 sign-up bonuses to advanced mining plans and ETH conversions, users can now earn daily, grow weekly, and hold long-term Ethereum gains — all from their phone.

    Ready to Earn Ethereum the Smart Way?

    The Ethereum ecosystem is booming and its price is soaring. Thanks to ALL4 Mining’s cloud mining innovation, the door is open to join this revolution.

    Don’t just buy Ethereum. Join ALL4 Mining, mine, earn, and grow.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on DNI Gabbard’s sham claims about a “treasonous conspiracy” at the highest levels of government

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner

    WASHINGTON – Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on DNI Gabbard’s unfounded claims of a coup: 

    “It seems DNI Gabbard is unaware that the years-long Russia investigation carried out by the Senate Intelligence Committee reaffirmed that ‘the Russian government directed extensive activity against U.S. election infrastructure’ ahead of the 2016 election, and that it ‘used social media to conduct an information warfare campaign’ in order to benefit Donald Trump. This conclusion was supported on a unanimous basis by every single Democrat and Republican on the committee. 

    “It is sadly not surprising that DNI Gabbard, who promised to depoliticize the intelligence community, is once again weaponizing her position to amplify the president’s election conspiracy theories. It is appalling to hear DNI Gabbard accuse her own IC workforce of committing a ‘treasonous conspiracy’ when she was unwilling to label Edward Snowden a traitor.” 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Welcomes Home Americans, While Condemning Trump Administration’s Unlawful Removals

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

    SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, issued the following statement regarding the reported deal between the United States, El Salvador, and Venezuela:

    “I am grateful that United States citizens held by the oppressive Maduro regime are finally able to come home and be reunited with their loved ones. Many of these Americans had been unjustly detained for years.

    “At the same time, I am outraged that President Trump and his administration continue to lie to the American people. For months, the Trump administration had been telling U.S. courts. They claimed that the individuals he had shipped off to El Salvador with no due process were under the complete control of the El Salvadoran government, and the administration had no ability to bring them back to the United States for their fair day in court.  Today’s announcement shows that it was false.

    “I am also devastated for the many Venezuelans who came to the U.S., who never committed a crime, and many of whom were fleeing persecution from the Maduro regime, are now being sent back into the hands of their persecutors.  These individuals, like Andry Hernandez Romero, were never able to present their asylum claim and were sent out of this country in violation of our constitution and our laws.

    “We will hold this administration accountable for its continued lawlessness.”

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    Issues: Civil Rights, Immigration

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, McGovern, Project Bread Sound Alarm on Republicans’ Devastating Food Assistance Cuts, Harm to Massachusetts Families

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

    Massachusetts Families Fear Worsening Hunger Crisis Amid Trump’s Cuts to SNAP in Big, Ugly Bill

    Photos (DropBox)

    EAST BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) convened a listening session in East Boston with Project Bread, the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts, to highlight the devastating impacts that Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill will have on Massachusetts families who rely on federal food assistance.

    “No one in Massachusetts – no child, student, parent, or senior – should go hungry.,” said Rep. Ayanna Pressley. “Trump and Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill is a shameful betrayal of our shared humanity and will make communities in the Massachusetts 7th and across the country hungrier, poorer, and sicker. SNAP is a lifeline, especially for families facing other insecurities, and for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ households that face the highest rates of food insecurity. Listening to families directly impacted by this crisis is essential as we chart a path forward, and I’m grateful to fight alongside Rep. McGovern, Project Bread, state and local leaders, and critical food assistance, nutrition, and farming advocates to ensure food justice for all.”

    “Federal nutrition assistance programs put food on the table for families across Massachusetts. Today, we heard directly from some of those families about how the Trump’s Big Ugly Bill and DOGE cuts will make families more hungry and less healthy. Forty-two million people – the vast majority of which are working people, kids, seniors, and people with disabilities – will see their SNAP benefits cut and families with teenagers, older adults, veterans, former foster youth, and homeless people could lose their benefits altogether,” said Rep. James P. McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee. “Kids will have less nutritious food at school and families utilizing food pantries will have less access to fruits and vegetables. I can’t think of anything more cruel than taking food away from hungry families all to fund tax breaks for billionaires.” 

    “Project Bread hears from over 25,000 families every year just how critical food assistance programs are. People experiencing hunger share how they are working hard to provide for their families, navigating work challenges, health crises, family concerns, and much more, and it is important that we listen and uplift the real stories of food insecurity in Massachusetts,” said Erin McAleer, President and CEO of Project Bread. “We invest in building connections with those directly experiencing hunger because that lived expertise is central to how we develop and implement sustainable community solutions. Hunger is a policy choice. In Massachusetts, we are lucky to have powerful congressional and community leaders ready to listen, learn, and lead in the fight to ensure everyone can put food on the table.”

    Congresswoman Pressley, Congressman McGovern, and Project Bread discussed the stories of people with lived experience in the Massachusetts 7th, as well as partners and advocates, including Ricardo Henry, Community Leader of Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative; Sandra Nijjar, Founder of East Boston Community Soup Kitchen; Carlos Morales, Food Access Manager of La Colaborativa; Michelle Doyle, Meals Program Director of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School; Alexandra Mello, Project Bread Council of Experts; Janin Otero, Project Bread Council of Experts, and others. Also joining them were state and local officials, including State Representative Adrian Madaro, State Senator Lydia Edwards, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata; Jeffrey McCue, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance; Julianne Stelmaszyk, Director of the Division of Food Security at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources; Allison Bovell-Ammon, Assistant Undersecretary for Children and Family Services at the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and Aliza Wasserman, Director of the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Food Justice.

    Photo from the listening session are available here.

    Throughout her time in Congress, Rep. Pressley has been a champion for food security and justice and ensuring families have the essential food assistance they deserve. She has been an outspoken critic of the Big, Ugly Bill since its inception and Republicans’ harmful cuts to SNAP and other government service programs.

    • Rep. Pressley joined colleagues at a press conference imploring the House to reject the cruel and harmful legislation.
    • Rep. Pressley joined the Congressional Black Caucus and over 100 colleagues in stalling a vote on the Big, Ugly Bill.  
    • Rep. Pressley issued a statement condemning the Senate’s passage of the Big, Ugly Bill and vowing to continue fighting it using every tool available.
    • Rep. Pressley rallied with advocates from Caring Across Generations, Care Can’t Wait, and partner organizations to protest Trump’s and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that proposes disastrous cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs and would leave communities sicker, poorer, and more vulnerable.
    • Ahead of the House’s vote on the bill, Rep. Pressley delivered an impassioned speech on the House floor in which she made a direct appeal to her Republican colleagues to oppose this cruel and harmful bill.
    • Rep. Pressley delivered a floor speech in which she slammed the bill’s proposed Medicaid cuts, which would decimate reproductive healthcare in America and worsen maternal health outcomes.
    • Rep. Pressley co-hosted a press conference with Color of Change to oppose the Republicans’ cruel and harmful budget reconciliation package, which would gut critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
    • In the House Oversight Committee’s markup of the Republican reconciliation bill, Rep. Pressley demanded Republicans answer to the families who would go hungry by way of this reconciliation bill – and she was met with silence.
    • In an impassioned speech on the House floor, Rep. Pressley slammed Republicans’ cruel and callous budget resolution that would slash Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical government services to pay for trillions of dollars in tax giveaways for Donald Trump’s billionaire donors.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Rosen Introduces Bill to Declare Extreme Heat a Major Disaster

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
    WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Extreme Heat Emergency Act. The bill would explicitly authorize extreme heat as eligible for a Major Disaster Declaration by the President under the Stafford Act, which recognizes fires, floods, explosions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes as eligible disasters. This would help communities like those in Nevada access federal resources and funding to respond to these disasters and prepare for future extreme heat waves. On Monday, Las Vegas had the hottest day recorded so far this year, and the death toll of heat-related deaths has already risen to 29 people in Southern Nevada.
    CBS News: The June heat dome broke records. Lawmakers are now trying to classify extreme heat as a disaster
    There have been 27 major disaster declarations issued by President Trump so far in 2025. The disasters range in size and scope, from the L.A. wildfires to Midwest tornadoes and the Texas flooding as well as several winter storms. Many of them have resulted in fatalities and billions of dollars in damage to property and businesses, but one major deadly weather event that occurred in June hasn’t been declared: an extreme heat wave.
    But there’s no disaster declaration for the event listed on the FEMA website.
    That’s because extreme heat is not considered a “disaster” that is eligible for federal funding, according to the Stafford Act, which is the guiding law that outlines when and how the president can declare disasters and direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to state and local governments. 
    Now, three Democratic lawmakers are attempting to change that. Senators Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Ruben Gallego of Arizona, along with Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of Texas, have proposed legislation to classify extreme heat as a disaster, which would allow federal funding to flow into areas where hotter temperatures cause significant physical and economic distress.
    Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada senator wants federal funding for extreme heat emergencies
    Sen. Jacky Rosen introduced legislation today to designate extreme heat as a major disaster, which would allow communities to receive federal aid during heat-related emergencies.
    The Extreme Heat Emergency Act, co-sponsored by Rosen, Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. and Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, would help Nevada and other states respond to extreme heat events and prevent future disasters, according to a Wednesday press release.
    “Last year, more than 500 people died in one single county in Nevada from heat-related illnesses,” Rosen wrote in the press release. “Current federal policy ignores the physical and health risks that such extremely high temperatures have on our communities, which is why I’m introducing a bill to change that.”
    The release cites heat-related deaths and critical infrastructure damage as severe effects of extreme temperature. Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the U.S., according to the release.
    KOH Reno: Nevada Sen. Moves to Declare Extreme Heat a ‘Major Disaster’
    Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen is introducing legislation to declare extreme heat a major disaster.
    If passed and signed into law, the Extreme Heat Emergency Act would add extreme temperatures to a list of disasters eligible to receive federal aid.
    Currently, the president has the authority to declare disasters for fires, floods, hurricanes and other natural catastrophes.
    Twenty-nine Clark County residents have died from heat-related illnesses this summer. Last year, the county saw more than 500 heat-related deaths.
    KLAS Las Vegas: After Las Vegas’ hottest summer ever, Rosen seeks to classify extreme heat as major disaster
    Anchor: “A Nevada Senator wants more federal money available during extreme heat. Democrat Jacky Rosen [is] introducing a bill to have extreme heat listed as a major federal disaster. She cited the hundreds of fatalities in Clark County, where heat is listed as a related cause. That bill would unlock disaster funding available for things like hurricanes and tornadoes.”
    KSNV Las Vegas: Nevada’s Rosen joins push to add extreme heat to major disaster declarations
    Anchor: “Speaking of the extreme heat, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing to add that to the list of natural disasters that are eligible for federal aid, joined by representatives from Arizona and Texas. The bill would allow communities experiencing heat waves access to federal resources and funding. Last year, there were more than 500 heat-related deaths in Clark County alone. Senator Rosen argues current federal policy ignores the dangers and health risks posed by heat, adding that classifying heat as a major disaster will help the community respond and prepare for future heat events.”
    KOLO Reno: Rosen helps introduce bill to declare extreme heat a major disaster 
    Anchor: “Senator Jacky Rosen is helping to introduce a bill focused on the dangers of heat and getting federal funding to prepare for extreme heat events. The Extreme Heat Emergency Act would explicitly authorize extreme heat as being eligible for a “major disaster declaration” by the president under the Stafford Act. Rosen says the bill would help communities across our state access federal resources and money to prepare for future heat waves.”
    KTVN Reno: Lawmakers push for federal disaster declaration on extreme heat 
    Anchor: “Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego introduced the Extreme Heat Emergency Act to add extreme heat to the list of disasters eligible for a major disaster declaration under the Stafford Act. This designation would allow local governments to request federal aid similar to what is available for hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Murkowski Helps Advance First Four Spending Bills with Alaska Wins

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski
    07.18.25
    Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted to advance four bills for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) that contain significant investments for Alaska. The four appropriations bills that passed committee are for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (AG); Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon); Commerce, Justice, and Science and Related Agencies (CJS); and Legislative Branch (LEG). All were approved in committee, and will now advance to the Senate floor for consideration.
    “With crucial investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, public safety, and fisheries, we are addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by Alaskans, and helping the sustainability and future of not only our communities, but our way of life. I am proud to fight for Alaskan priorities and ensure that our state’s needs are met,” said Senator Murkowski.
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE (CJS) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Supporting NOAA’s Mission in Alaska
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a vital partner for the state of Alaska, leveraging partnerships at federal, state, local, and Tribal levels. NOAA provides everything from real time weather forecasts to fisheries monitoring, so that our communities are safe and our way of life is sustainable. To that end, Senator Murkowski prioritized ensuring the agency had programmatic support from the CJS Appropriations Bill to further advance their core missions in Alaska.
    One of the largest wins included $75 million for NOAA to recapitalize vessels, so that the fleet can continue to provide state-of-the-art weather forecasts and fisheries monitoring. The budget also included a $1 million increase for the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Regional Observations, which directly supports Alaska’s Ocean Observing System.
    Wins for NOAA Fisheries that will support sustainable seafood harvesting and conserving habitat:
    $10 million increase for Fisheries Surveys to support the historical levels of Alaska trawl surveys and exploring shifting fish stocks
    $3.125 million for the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP), an increase of $250,000. This program was established to develop improved fishing practices and gear technologies in the effort of reducing bycatch.
    $4 million for the Fishery Survey Contingency Fund, which was established through the U.S. Treasury to compensate Alaska fishermen for economic losses.
    $5.5 million increase for Salmon Management Activities, which will be used to support the production of 42 million hatchery fish, to help increase the harvest for Tribal, commercial, and recreational fisheries.
    $41.5 million for the Pacific Salmon Treaty, a $500K increase from last fiscal year. This funding will go towards joint United States/Canada management of salmon fishing to prevent over-fishing and provide for optimum harvest
    $58.4 million for Observers and Training, including $2 million for the North Pacific Observer Program. These programs are essential for the conservation and management of fisheries in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Island, and Gulf of Alaska
    Wins for NOAA Weather & Climate Monitoring Systems
    $5 million increase for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). The NDBC is a network of monitoring infrastructure that collects and analyzes real-time data to ensure maritime safety.
    $10 million increase for Analyze, Forecast, and Support – includes language supporting tsunami detection and response systems relevant to Alaska.
    Advancing Connectivity in Alaska
    Senator Murkowski has set herself apart with her focus on broadband infrastructure in Alaska, shepherding record investment to the state through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021. She continues to be a leader in the space, inserting report language in the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program that acknowledges Alaska’s challenges with short construction seasons and logistics, laying the groundwork for future flexibility and support if needed. She also directed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to consider supplemental funding that would ensure rural and remote Tribal projects are completed.
    Promoting Public Safety in Alaska
    Public safety in Alaska is always foremost on Senator Murkowski’s mind—particularly in our rural communities. She used the CJS bill as a vehicle for direct investment towards advancing that goal. The bill includes an increase in funding for the Tribal Youth Program, which does everything from improvements to the juvenile justice system, invest in alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs, and offer mental health services for Tribal youth. She was able to secure a 5% Tribal Set-Aside in the Crime Victims Fund along with strong report language that supports Tribal flexibility and streamlined access. The Senator also included increased funding for Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction, with language supporting Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) efforts and improved Department of Justice (DOJ) grant coordination for Native communities. Additionally, the bill follows up on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on MMIW with a directive for immediate reporting.
    Alaska faces some of the highest rates of sexual assault per capita of any state, and Senator Murkowski was intent on using the CJS bill to address this crisis. She approved an almost tripling of the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Grants funding, which will support training and resources for forensic examination of sexual assault survivors. The Senator also included report language directing the Office for Victims of Crime/Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support Alaska-specific Child Advocacy Centers.
    The bill also includes funding increases for Transitional Housing Assistance, Underserved Populations Program, Regional Information Sharing Systems, and Veterans Treatment Courts.
    Investing in Arctic Research
    As the leading expert in Congress on Arctic policy and polar affairs, Senator Murkowski uses her position to advance American priorities in the North. The bill provides $9.1 billion, just $60 million below the last enacted level – preserving support for critical Arctic scientific research despite tight fiscal constraints. Arctic research remains a priority, with the National Science Foundation (NSF) playing a key role in supporting long-term monitoring, infrastructure development, and partnerships with Alaska-based institutions and Indigenous communities.
    In addition to broader programmatic funding to help Alaskans, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific to local 17 Alaska communities or entities, projects that have been requested and prioritized by local governments and organizations:
    Anchorage: $305,000 to support the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in Alaska so they can further advance their mission of catching child sexual predators
    Anchorage: $1.5 million for the University of Alaska Anchorage to acquire specialty equipment that will help propel the institution to be a leader in biotechnological innovation, leveraging Alaska’s Arctic environment
    Bethel: $70,000 for the purchase and installation of a new security system at the Bethel Police Department’s headquarters
    Cordova: $355,000 to update equipment for climate and ecosystem monitoring as part of a ten-year long study of the region
    Fairbanks: $1.5 million to develop drone-borne maritime lidar to count salmon.
    Statewide: $498,000 for the creation and deployment of a Mobile Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that will provide coordinated care to survivors of sexual assault in rural communities where traditional, stationary services may not be readily available
    Southeast: $500,000 for Sealaska Heritage Institute to develop and implement a sustainable workforce development program to address growth in fisheries and ocean sciences in Southeast Alaska over the next ten years
    Ketchikan: $3 million to upgrade its radio communication system, which has been identified as an essential public safety need in the after-action plan following recent landslides to improve disaster response and community resilience
    Statewide: $2 million for the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation to modernize and revitalize Alaska’s seafood industry by investing in processing innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements.
    Statewide: $2.5 million for the North Pacific Research Board to investigate how ecosystem changes in the Northern Bering Sea influence species of commercial, ecological, and subsistence importance to inform local, state, and federal fisheries management
    Statewide: $1 million to help implement Next Generation 911, which will improve location accuracy and system resiliency for emergency call centers
    Statewide: $500,000 for the Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association to enable Tribes and Tribal organizations to participate as Cooperating Agencies in environmental analysis and management decisions made by federal agencies that affect subsistence resources.
    Statewide: $165,000 for the Alaska Ocean Observing System to purchase an Imaging Flow CytoBots (IFCBs) to continue monitoring for harmful algal blooms.
    Statewide: $1 million for Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center to support Tribes in implementing survivor-centered and trauma-informed programs in Tribal justice systems
    Statewide: $3.5 million for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) to support their mission of serving survivors of gender-based violence
    Unalaska: $3.5 million for the Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute to genetically analyze chum salmon from the pollock fishery bycatch in the Bering Sea to determine when and where Western Alaska chum salmon are being caught
    Valdez: $5.5 million to replace obsolete and failed emergency services communication towers and equipment
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES (AG) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Investments in housing and community development
    Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Alaska and our country. Senator Murkowski was intent on using the AG spending bill to address this challenge, particularly in rural communities where the cost of development remains prohibitively high. She supported $1.715 billion for the Rental Assistance Program, which will help low-income families around the country with for affordable rental housing in rural areas. She was able to secure $25 million for very low-income housing repair grants so that Alaskans can stay in their homes safely.
    Also included in the legislation was $1.25 billion for direct loans to improve critical infrastructure such as public safety buildings and community centers in rural communities.
    Updating Alaska’s clean water and utility infrastructure
    Senator Murkowski has made it her mission to ensure Alaska has the infrastructure to support daily life – no matter what community Alaskans’ call home. She was able to include $65 million for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants, and inserted report language that would prioritize Alaska Native communities. She also was able to secure $8 million for the High Energy Cost Grant Program, which assists energy providers in lowering energy costs for families with extremely high per-household energy costs.
    Bolstering food security and agriculture
    Senator Murkowski has been focused on bolstering Alaska’s food security for many years. She was able to secure a number of Alaska-specific wins, including:
    $5 million for Micro-Grants for Food Security, with report language prioritizing eligibility for reindeer herders, greenhouse growers, and hydroponic farmers
    $5 million for Alaska Native-Serving Institutions to promote equal access to education in rural Alaska and provide sustainable food and energy solutions for Alaska Native communities
    $3.5 million for the Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Transportation Program, helping offset high freight costs for Alaskan producers
    $3 million for the FDPIR 638 Contracting Authority Pilot, with direction for the USDA to allow direct purchases of traditional foods directly from small indigenous producers
    $888.9 million for the Summer Food Service Program, with report language supporting the continued implementation of non-congregate meal service to ensure low-income students can eat while school is out
    $1.826 billion for Agricultural Research Service, with continued funding for research on cover crops and cereal grains for northern climates and permafrost regions
    In addition, the bill includes $80 million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program’s storage and distribution funding to ensure rural food banks can receive supplies; a $3 billion increase for Child Nutrition programs, including School Breakfast and School Lunch programs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, as well as a $603 million increase to fully fund Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill also directs USDA to work with states, tribes, and local stakeholders to use federal nutrition dollars for the direct purchase of foods from local and regional producers for the various food assistance programs.
    In addition to programmatic funding to help Alaskans, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific for 10 Alaska communities, projects that have been requested and prioritized by local governments and organizations:
    Bethel: $605,000 to establish a permanent Food Bank and Pantry in Bethel
    Eagle: $750,000 for the construction of a fire hall/public safety building for the local fire department and Emergency Medical Services team
    Houston: $1.95 million for the construction of Public Works Facility so preventive maintenance can be performed on equipment
    Kenai: $2.045 million for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure to improve emergency response times and enhance public communications
    Nunapitchuk: $55,000 to develop a Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Report whether the Native Village of Nunapitchuk can pursue a community-wide relocation project in the Nunavakanukakslak Lake-Johnson River Watershed
    Petersburg: $225,000 to purchase emergency response equipment for the local fire department
    Statewide: $4.2 million for Alaska Municipal League to purchase heavy equipment for several communities designed to conduct road improvements and maintain infrastructure in rural Alaska
    Statewide: $750,000 to expand veterinary care in rural Alaska to prevent zoonotic disease outbreaks in communities off the road system
    Whittier: $310,000 for the removal and abatement of asbestos hazards in community housing where 85% of the city’s residents live
    Wrangell: $2.438 million to rehabilitate Wrangell’s Public Safety Building and Emergency Operations Center
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES (MILCON) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Ensuring Alaska’s military bases are state-of-the-art facilities
    Senator Murkowski is committed to supporting servicemembers in Alaska to ensure they have access to up-to-date resources as they protect and defend our nation, but also bolster their personal well-being as they adapt to life in Alaska. She secured over $400 million in programmatic funding for a Joint Integrated Testing and Training Center (JITTC) at JBER for the Air Force, a base supply complex at JBER for the Air National Guard, and a barracks at Fort Wainwright for the Army.
    Supporting Alaska’s veterans
    Senator Murkowski was able to secure funding for the construction of State Extended Care Facilities and Veterans Cemeteries. She also secured report language directing the VA to focus on benefits eligibility education for veterans who lack a direct road connection to a VA facility. She also secured her annual bill language to allow for care-sharing agreements between Federally Qualified Health Centers in the State of Alaska and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations which are party to the Alaska Native Health Compact with the Indian Health Service. She made certain that the VA received full funding for mental health programs, telehealth programs, women veteran gender-specific care programs, homelessness programs, and for the Office of Rural Health.
    In addition to programmatic funding, Murkowski was able to secure investments in this bill that are specific for 3 of Alaska military installations, projects that have been requested and prioritized by the Department of Defense:
    JBER: $45 million to complete the runway extension project for the Air Force.
    Eielson Air Force Base: $6.7 million to finish planning and designing of a new permanent party dormitory for the Air Force.
    Fort Wainwright: $7.7 million to begin the planning and designing of a new dining facility for the Army.
    HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (LEG) APPROPRIATIONS BILL
    Senator Murkowski inserted report language in the Legislative Branch FY26 Appropriations Act that incentivizes the Senate Dining Room and food-service facilities in the Capitol to source domestic seafood products, including wild-caught Alaska salmon.

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  • MIL-OSI: GENIUS Act passed! RICH Miner launches XRP-based mining strategy to increase stable income for Ripple holders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United States officially passed the GENIUS Act, and the global cryptocurrency market has reached a critical turning point in compliance and institutionalization.

    The well-known cloud mining platform RICH Miner has launched a liquidity mining strategy based on XRP, providing Ripple holders with an efficient, safe, and low-threshold daily stable income channel.

    The GENIUS Act releases positive news, and the XRP application ecosystem expands:

    The implementation of the GENIUS Act marks the establishment of a regulatory framework for the legal and compliant use of crypto assets by the US government.

    With the implementation of the Act, RICH Miner launched an innovative “liquidity mining” service for XRP, further broadening the use value and profitability of XRP

    Highlights of RICH Miner XRP Liquid Mining Solution:

    ◆No hardware required, easy to participate: users only need to recharge XRP to the platform to participate in liquidity mining, without the need for mining equipment or mining knowledge;

    ◆Earn stable income every day: the system will use XRP for mining operations or as computing power mortgage, and the income will be distributed to the user account every day;

    ◆Real computing power support, transparent and open: RICH Miner uses global mining pool cooperation and transparent computing power data to ensure that the source of income is real and reliable;

    ◆Platform endorsement, compliance first: RICH Miner has simultaneously updated the compliance process to ensure that the strategy is consistent with the spirit of the GENIUS Act.

    Cashing out fast lane for Ripple holders:

    1. Register an account:

    Visit the RICH Miner official website, register an account for free, and get a $15 new user bonus.

    2. Top up XRP:

    Enter the “Top up center”, select XRP, copy the wallet address generated by the system, and complete the transfer from the wallet or exchange.

    3. Select a mining contract:

    Browse different XRP mining plans (short-term/long-term/high-yield plans), select and confirm the purchase according to your personal preferences.

    (New User Experience Contract) Investment amount: $100; Term: 2 days; Daily income: $3; Total income: $100.00 + $6.

    (Canaan Avalon A15XP) Investment amount: $600; Term: 8 days; Daily income: $7.20; Total income: $500.00 + $57.60.

    (Bitdeer SealMiner A2) Investment amount: $1,300; Term: 13 days; Daily income: $17.30; Total income: $1300.00 + $221.39.

    (Bitmain Antminer L7) Investment amount: $3,000; Term: 17 days; Daily income: $42.30; Total income: $3000.00 + $719.10.

    (Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion) Investment amount: $5600; Term: 24 days; Daily income: $84.00; Total income: $5600.00 + $2016.00.

    (Bitmain Antminer L9) Investment amount: $12,000; Term: 32 days; Daily income: $204.00; Total income: $12,000.00 + $6,528.00.

    → Click here to view more contracts

    4. Enjoy daily income:

    After purchasing the contract, the system automatically calculates and distributes mining income every day, which can be withdrawn or reinvested at any time for continuous appreciation.

    In the era of compliance, RICH Miner takes the lead:

    With the full implementation of the GENIUS Act, the crypto mining industry is gradually moving from the “gray area” to the sunshine of compliance. RICH Miner took the lead in responding to the policy call and launched the XRP solution based on the legal liquidity mining model, which not only meets regulatory requirements, but also provides investors with a full range of asset appreciation tools.

    Conclusion:

    The implementation of the GENIUS Act has injected a shot of adrenaline into the crypto industry, and RICH Miner’s XRP liquidity mining strategy is the perfect combination of compliance and innovation. For Ripple holders, now is a great time to cash out their holdings and realize daily returns.

    Choosing RICH Miner means choosing to be at the forefront of asset appreciation in the new regulatory era.

    Official website: https://richminer.com

    Customer service email: info@richminer.com

    APP download portal: Click here to get the APP

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Relief to Fort Worth Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Renters Affected by the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Fort Worth small businesses, private nonprofits and renters to offset physical and economic losses from the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire occurring June 23. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request received from Gov. Greg Abbott on July 16.

    The declaration covers the Texas counties of Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise.

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

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

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

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.813% for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers play a vital role in helping small businesses and their communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “At these centers, SBA specialists assist business owners and residents with disaster loan applications and provide information on the full range of recovery programs available.”

    Beginning July 21, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the following Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

    The DLOC hours of operation are listed below:

    TARRANT COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    One Safe Place
    First Floor Community Recovery Center
    1100 Hemphill St.
    Fort Worth, TX  76104

    Opens 12 p.m. Monday, July 21
    Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is Sept. 15, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 17, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

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

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Booker: “Either Bove and the Justice Department are Lying about the Epstein Situation…Or They Are Showing A Dangerous Lack of Transparency”

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Senate Judiciary Committee considers advancing EmilBove–who’s been called “Trump’s worst nomination yet”– to be a Third Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, Judiciary Committee member U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has been calling out Bove for his unethical behavior, professional scandals, and failure to meet the ethical standards essential for a lifetime judicial appointment.

    On MSNBC’s Deadline with Nicolle Wallace, Senator Booker spoke about a letter he sent to Bove requesting information about his involvement in Trump’s Epstein cover up. 

    Senator Booker: “Either Bove and the Justice Department are lying about the Epstein situation…or they are showing a dangerous lack of transparency.”

    See more about Senator Booker’s work to hold Bove accountable:

    • The Hill: Booker seeks Epstein info from Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove
    • The New York Times: Bove Denies Suggesting Justice Dept. Ignore Court Orders
    • NJ.com: Booker slams Trump judicial nominee: ‘Complete disregard for the rule of law’
    • New Jersey Globe: Republicans turn down Booker’s request for extra hearing with Bove whistleblower

    @SenBooker:

    Booker: “I wrote a letter directly to Emil Bove today about his role in withholding the Epstein files from the American people. This is a portion of the letter…

    “Mr. Bove on behalf of myself and the American people I represent, we deserve answers, especially before you’re put on one of the highest courts in the land.”

    THE FACTS ABOUT EMIL BOVE:

    • A corroborated allegation from a whistleblower revealed that Bove directed attorneys to defy a court order.
    • Federal criminal defense lawyers described Bove as a “drunk driver” as a prosecutor.
    • An editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer stated that Bove is “one person who has no business working in the federal government, let alone receiving a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.”
    • New Jersey’s Tom Moran stated, Bove is “Trump’s worst nomination yet.”
    • Meanwhile The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board wrote, Bove’s reputation “is as a smashmouth partisan who wields the law as a weapon.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal

    Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal
    lsaito

    Raleigh, NC

    Today Governor Josh Stein visited Chapel Hill to survey storm damage Tropical Storm Chantal caused and met with local officials, business owners, and North Carolinians who were affected by the storm. The Governor visited impacted businesses at Eastgate Crossing and apartments in Camelot Village.

    “As recovery and cleanup efforts continue, I am grateful to the local and state emergency responders for their work to help keep people safe during the flashfloods and in the aftermath of Chantal,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Whether it’s business owners at Eastgate Crossing or residents in Camelot Village, people are working hard to get back on their feet. We must do everything we can to support them and facilitate long-term recovery. And our hearts go out to the families who lost loved ones.”

    Tropical Storm Chantal hit central North Carolina on July 6, with some locations seeing as much as 9 to 12 inches of rain. The Haw River, the Eno River, and Jordan Lake, among others, experienced record or near-record water levels. Flooding impacted critical infrastructure and public and private property. 

    Since July 5, the State Emergency Response Team has been activated and engaged with local emergency managers and first responders, providing information, resources, and support. On July 16, Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency to facilitate state and federal recovery assistance.

    The Division of Emergency Management is working with local officials to assess the scope of damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. As the full damage assessment is completed in concert with relevant federal partners, the declaration along with the assessment analysis will determine possible additional support that residents, businesses, and local governments may receive to accelerate the recovery process and support expenses incurred during the response phase of the disaster. 

    Jul 18, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Bennet, Heinrich, Neguse, Moore Introduce Bill to Expand and Improve Access to Clean Water in Tribal Communities

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado

    Half of households on Native American reservations lack access to reliable water sources, clean drinking water, or adequate sanitation

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and Martin Heinrich alongside Representatives Joe Neguse and Gwen Moore recently introduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act to dramatically expand access to clean water in Tribal communities by investing in water infrastructure. This bill would increase funding through the Indian Health Service, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Reclamation to support water infrastructure projects in Tribal communities and help provide clean water to Native American households that currently lack access.

    “Clean drinking water is a basic necessity. Yet, so many of our Tribal communities have been left without the infrastructure. It’s unacceptable,” said Hickenlooper. “Let’s cut red tape and invest in modern resources to finally deliver safe, accessible water to every Tribe.”

    “Too many Tribal communities in Colorado and across the country cannot access clean, safe water,” said Bennet. “This legislation builds on our efforts to improve access for Tribes in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It fulfills the federal government’s promise to provide these communities with the clean water they deserve.”

    “Nearly half of Native American households lack access to clean and reliable water supplies. That is completely unacceptable,” said Heinrich. “By addressing a significant backlog of infrastructure projects and removing barriers to federal programs that provide technical and financial assistance to Tribes, this legislation is an important step toward delivering clean drinking water to all families in Indian Country.”

    “Access to clean water is a basic human right—and yet for far too long, Native American tribes have lacked access to safe and affordable water and reliable wastewater infrastructure. Our tribal communities deserve better,” said Neguse. “That’s why I’m honored to join Senator Bennet in introducing the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act, a bill that takes meaningful steps to close the gap between Native American households and access to clean and reliable water supplies.”

    “An estimated 48 percent of homes on tribal lands lack access to clean drinking water or sanitation services. This is a serious public health issue that demands a federal response. I join my colleagues in supporting this important legislation, which will help tribes improve longstanding water infrastructure challenges and uphold trust and treaty obligations under the Constitution,” said Moore.

    “It is far past time to ensure that Native people have the same level of basic water service most Americans take for granted,” said Manuel Heart, Chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. “This bill’s recognition of the need for technical support and operation and maintenance assistance for Tribal water supply facilities is not only essential to realizing the benefit of investment in water infrastructure, but also a critical step toward increasing Tribal independence and governance capabilities.”

    Lack of access to clean drinking water is a significant barrier for many Native American communities. According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Native American households are 19 times more likely than white households to lack indoor plumbing. A 2021 report commissioned by the Colorado River Water and Tribes Initiative documents the different barriers to accessing safe and reliable drinking water among tribes in the Colorado River Basin, along with some of the deficiencies in the federal programs designed to address this problem, and offers recommendations for improvement. Lack of access to drinking water negatively impacts health, education, economic development, and other aspects of daily life.

    Specifically, the bill would:

    • Authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development, to make grants and loans for technical and financial assistance, as well as for construction;
    • Increase funding authorizations for USDA’s Rural Development Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program by $100 million per year for five years, provide $30 million per year specifically for technical assistance, and ensure that Native communities are treated equitably and appropriately when considered for grants and loans;
    • Increase funding authorizations for existing programs of the Indian Health Service for water and sanitation facilities construction over a five year period, including for community facilities ($2.5 billion), technical assistance ($150 million), and operation and maintenance assistance ($500 million); and
    • Authorize $90 million over five years for the Bureau of Reclamation’s existing Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program.

    Full text of the bill is available HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Discuss Trump Administration’s Harm to Vermonters, Outline Next Steps After Passage of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders

    BURLINGTON, Vt., July 18 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a press conference on Monday to speak directly to Vermonters about the Trump administration’s escalating authoritarianism and the devastating impacts of the recently signed Republican reconciliation bill, which will slash funding for health care, schools and nutrition programs that tens of thousands of Vermonters rely on. 

    “Since his first day in office, President Trump has worked to dismantle democratic institutions, consolidate power, and enrich the billionaire class at the expense of everyone else,” Sanders said. “This bill is a massive transfer of wealth from working families to the top 1%. It is immoral, and for tens of thousands of vulnerable Americans, it is a death sentence.” 

    “Vermonters are already seeing what this administration’s priorities look like — less for schools, less for health care, more for billionaires and multinational corporations,” Sanders continued. “On Monday, I’ll lay out what comes next in the fight against oligarchy and what we must do to build a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just the wealthy few.” 

    In addition to the passage of Trump’s budget bill last week, the Senate took action this week to cancel $9 billion in funding previously authorized by Congress, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports Vermont Public. 

    Details:  

    What: Press conference with Sen. Sanders 

    When: Monday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: BABIN VOTES TO RESCIND $9.4 BILLION IN WASTEFUL SPENDING

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brian Babin (R-TX)

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, a major step in House Republicans’ ongoing mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse from the bloated federal bureaucracy. The bill, based on recommendations from President Trump and the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), rescinds $9.4 billion in previously appropriated funds deemed unnecessary or wasteful.

    “Americans work hard for their money. They deserve a government that works just as hard to spend it wisely,” said Rep. Babin. “This rescissions package is a critical step in getting our government back on track and putting America First. This bill reflects our commitment to Promises Made, Promises Kept. It’s just the first tranche in our broader strategy—alongside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the appropriations process—to restore fiscal sanity in Washington and prioritize the needs of the American people.”

    The rescinded funds span 21 budget line items across numerous agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the United States Institute of Peace.

    Examples of spending being cut include:

    ·       $5 million to subsidize green energy in Europe.

    ·       $1 million for Voter ID in Haiti, while Democrats block it here at home.

    ·       $18 million for “gender diversity” in the Mexican street lighting industry.

    ·       $3 million to promote abortion in Venezuela.

    ·       $135 million in contributions to the World Health Organization.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Combat Automatic Recurring Campaign Contributions

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)

    July 17, 2025

    Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Jay Obernolte (CA-08) reintroduced the bipartisan Uncheck the Box Act to prevent political campaigns from using pre-checked boxes to solicit recurring contributions.

    The bipartisan legislation would require political campaigns across the board to receive affirmative consent, without passive action such as failing to uncheck a pre-checked box, for recurring contributions and prohibit a person from soliciting a recurring contribution to a political committee, independent expenditure, or any electioneering communication that does not require the contributor to provide affirmative consent.

    “Politicians can’t claim to protect Americans from fraud and abuse while simultaneously shaking them down with confusing fundraising techniques,” said Rep. Levin. “Preventing scams is not a partisan issue. This bill should be a no-brainer for every member of Congress who cares about the financial security of their constituents. I thank Reps. LaLota, Neguse, and Obernolte for their bipartisan partnership on this bill and look forward to moving it through the legislative process.”

    “No one should be tricked into making recurring donations they didn’t intend to authorize. The Uncheck the Box Act is a common-sense step to protect consumers from deceptive fundraising tactics,” said Rep. Nick LaLota. “As someone who oversaw elections in my previous role as Suffolk County Elections Commissioner, I know how important it is to maintain trust in our political system, and I’m proud to work across the aisle to deliver this important consumer protection.”

    “Americans want a fix to dysfunction in American politics and our broken campaign finance system,” said Congressman Neguse. “The Uncheck the Box Act is a common-sense way to restore integrity and transparency, preventing campaigns from taking advantage of voters engaging in the electoral process. And I’m incredibly proud to join a bipartisan coalition of representatives in working to usher this bill across the finish line.”

    In 2021, the bipartisan Federal Election Commission (FEC) unanimously recommended that Congress ban political campaigns from using prechecked boxes to default donors into making recurring contributions. This deceptive fundraising technique has led a large number of Americans to file complaints with the FEC, which has been unable to assist without statutory authority from Congress.

    The Uncheck the Box Act would also improve transparency between committees and Americans by forcing committees and independent expenditures to provide a receipt disclosing terms of recurring contributions, include the information needed to cancel any contribution on all communications, and immediately cancel all subsequent contributions on request.

    Reps. Levin and LaLota preciously introduced the Uncheck the Box Act in 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Orleans Parish Resident Charged with Theft of Government Funds

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NEW ORLEANS – Acting U.S. Attorney, Michael M. Simpson, announced that KAREN DUCKWORTH, age 66, of New Orleans, was charged on July 14, 2025 with theft of government funds.

    According to court documents, on or before January 2009 and continuing through August 2024, KAREN DUCKWORTH, allegedly stole social security benefits improperly paid to her deceased mother’s bank account. 

    The maximum penalty for the offense is ten years imprisonment and/or up to a fine of $250,000, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of one hundred dollars.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that the bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Richard R. Pickens, II of the Financial Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.

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  • MIL-OSI USA:  Senator Scott: President Trump’s Signature on GENIUS Act Delivers for the American People

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott

    “President Trump was crystal clear on the campaign trail: under his leadership, the United States will be the crypto capital of the world. With his signature on the GENIUS Act, we’ve made history and have delivered important regulatory clarity for the stablecoin industry…,” said Senator Scott.

    WASHINGTON — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act – legislation Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) co-sponsored and championed as it advanced through the Senate. The GENIUS Act – which was led by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and also cosponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) – establishes a first of its kind regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, protecting consumers and strengthening national security. Under Senator Scott’s leadership, the bill passed the Senate Banking Committee in March, with every Republican and five Democrats supporting it.

    “President Trump was crystal clear on the campaign trail: under his leadership, the United States will be the crypto capital of the world. With his signature on the GENIUS Act, we’ve made history and have delivered important regulatory clarity for the stablecoin industry. I’m grateful to the president and my colleagues for their tireless efforts and leadership on this legislation, which will not only support working families, small businesses, and communities across America with faster, cheaper, and more accessible payments but will also solidify the U.S. dollar’s dominance across the world. Let’s be clear – our work here is not finished – and I look forward to taking the same energy and approach to deliver digital asset market structure legislation to President Trump’s desk,”said Senator Scott.

    BACKGROUND:

    Upon becoming Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Scott pledged to advance a regulatory framework that will provide clarity for the digital assets industry and promote consumer choice, education, and protection. Building on that promise, Senator Scott created the first-ever Subcommittee on Digital Assets, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

    In its first legislative markup of the 119th Congress, and after considering nearly 40 amendments to the bill, the Senate Banking Committee voted to advance the GENIUS Act, with every Republican and five Democrats supporting it.

    Ahead of the Senate’s vote on the bill, key stakeholders voiced support for the legislation. After the Senate voted to begin consideration of the bill, Senator Scott issued astatement and spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the importance of passing the bill, noting that the GENIUS Act is the result of months of good-faith, bipartisan negotiations and has benefited from extensive consultation with industry participants, legal and academic experts, and government stakeholders. On June 17, the Senate passed the bill and President Trump endorsed the legislation. The House of Representatives advancedthe legislation on July 17, 2025. 

    To read Senator Scott’s op-ed in the Washington Examiner on the GENIUS Act, click here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law

    Source: US Whitehouse

    MAKING AMERICA THE LEADER IN DIGITAL ASSETS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, a historic piece of legislation that will pave the way for the United States to lead the global digital currency revolution.

    • The GENIUS Act prioritizes consumer protection, strengthens the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, and bolsters our national security.
    • The GENIUS Act will make America the undisputed leader in digital assets, bringing massive investment and innovation to our country.

    PROTECTING CONSUMERS IN THE DIGITAL MARKET: President Trump supports the GENIUS Act because it protects consumers from nefarious actors in financial markets.

    • This long-overdue legislation creates the first-ever Federal regulatory system for stablecoins, ensuring their stability and trust through strong reserve requirements.
    • The GENIUS Act requires 100% reserve backing with liquid assets like U.S. dollars or short-term Treasuries and requires issuers to make monthly, public disclosures of the composition of reserves.
    • Stablecoin issuers must comply with strict marketing rules to protect consumers from deceptive practices. Crucially, they are forbidden from making misleading claims that their stablecoins are backed by the U.S. government, federally insured, or legal tender.
    • The GENIUS Act aligns State and Federal stablecoin frameworks, ensuring fair and consistent regulation throughout the country.
    • In the event of insolvency of a stablecoin issuer, the GENIUS Act prioritizes stablecoin holders’ claims over all other creditors, ensuring a final backstop of consumer protection.

    ENSURING U.S. DOLLAR GLOBAL RESERVE CURRENCY STATUS: By driving demand for U.S. Treasuries, stablecoins will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued global dominance of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

    • The GENIUS Act will generate increased demand for U.S. debt and cement the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency by requiring stablecoin issuers to back their assets with Treasuries and U.S. dollars.
    • Additionally, the GENIUS Act will play a key role in attracting more digital asset activity to the country by providing clear rules and promoting responsible innovation in the stablecoin market.

    COMBATING ILLICIT ACTIVITY IN DIGITAL ASSETS: Through regulation and registration of stablecoin issuers, along with coordination with the Treasury Department on sanctions enforcement, the GENIUS Act reinforces our national security.

    • The GENIUS Act explicitly subjects stablecoin issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, thereby clearly obligating them to establish effective anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs with risk assessments, sanctions list verification, and customer identification.
    • This legislation improves the Treasury Department’s ability to combat illicit stablecoin activities by enhancing its sanctions evasion and money laundering enforcement capabilities.
    • All stablecoin issuers must possess the technical capability to seize, freeze, or burn payment stablecoins when legally required and must comply with lawful orders to do so.

    DELIVERING ON PROMISE TO MAKE AMERICA THE CRYPTO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: President Trump is fulfilling his campaign promise to position America as the global leader in cryptocurrency.

    • President Trump promised to make the United States the “crypto capital of the world,” emphasizing the need to embrace digital assets to drive economic growth and technological leadership.
    • In his first week in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order to promote United States leadership in digital assets.
    • In March, President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, positioning the United States as a leader among nations in government digital asset strategy.
    • President Trump has long been a proponent of the GENIUS Act, saying it “is going to make America the UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets — Nobody will do it better, it is pure GENIUS! Digital Assets are the future, and our Nation is going to own it. We are talking about MASSIVE Investment, and Big Innovation. The House will hopefully move LIGHTNING FAST, and pass a ‘clean’ GENIUS Act. Get it to my desk, ASAP — NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS. This is American Brilliance at its best, and we are going to show the World how to WIN with Digital Assets like never before!”

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