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06 Oct

Major Enforcement Operation in Guatemala Secures Arrest of Human Smuggler Indicted by Joint Task Force Alpha for Links to 2022 Mass Casualty Event in Texas

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Major Enforcement Operation in Guatemala Secures Arrest of Human Smuggler Indicted by Joint Task Force Alpha for Links to 2022 Mass Casualty Event in Texas Release Date: August 22, 2024 WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, extensive coordination and collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department and domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network based in Guatemala. In June 2022, this network smuggled people into the United States on a journey that ended with the deaths of 53 migrants in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. Twenty-one of the deceased…

04 Oct

Bill Signed: H.R. 9106 | The White House

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On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 9106, “Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024,” which requires the U.S. Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/10/01/bill-signed-h-r-9106/

04 Oct

Armenia National Day – United States Department of State

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On behalf of the United States of America, I send congratulations and warm wishes to the people of Armenia on your 33rd Independence Day. As the first country to recognize Armenia’s independence, the United States is proud to continue to stand by Armenia as it becomes a thriving member in our community of democracies. Working with the United States and international partners, Armenia has created an inclusive economy increasingly connected to the world. Trade between the United States and Armenia has roughly doubled over the past ten years. We are working to diversify Armenia’s energy supplies and to ensure the…

02 Oct

Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack Against Israel

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Josephine Butler Parks CenterWashington, D.C. 4:42 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless and brazen attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally. I am clear-eyed: Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room with President Biden and our national security team as we monitored the attack in real time and ensured that the protection of U.S. personnel in the region is paramount. I fully support President Biden’s order for the…

02 Oct

Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

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The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Begin text: The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States note with deep concern the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years. This announcement demonstrates the persistent and collective failure of South Sudan’s leaders to create the conditions necessary to hold credible and peaceful elections in accordance with an established, publicly agreed-upon timeline. Responsibility for this failure is shared by all parties in the transitional government. As South…

01 Oct

DHS Announces Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024 Preparedness Grants

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DHS Announces Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024 Preparedness Grants Release Date: August 23, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of nearly $724 million in six Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 competitive preparedness grant programs. This includes $454.5 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, an increase of $149.5 million from FY 2023, which will provide critical funding for faith-based groups and others to prevent and protect themselves from the heightened threat environment we face today. These allocations, together with the more than $1.25 billion in non-competitive grant funding announced earlier this year,…

28 Sep

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in…

28 Sep

Mali National Day – United States Department of State

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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on the 64th anniversary of your independence. Since that day, the United States has been a steadfast partner of the Malian people, helping to build a better future through cooperation in health, education, governance, security, and other key areas of mutual interest. The United States recognizes the many sacrifices and lives lost due to violent extremist organizations this year. We stand with the people of Mali in your efforts to achieve democracy, durable peace, and prosperity. I offer my best wishes to the people of Mali…

26 Sep

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared in Proclamation 7463 with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September…

26 Sep

New U.S.-led Actions Expand Global Commitments to Counter Commercial Spyware

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Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of State announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have endorsed the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware. Global support for this critical initiative has continued to expand – from an initial group of 11 like-minded partners to 21 – since its launch as a Presidential Initiative at the second Summit for Democracy in March 2023. The Joint Statement is part of the broader United States International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy to advance digital solidarity…