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The Department of Defense (DoD) has published an arms sales notice regarding a proposed sale to Poland. The sale includes Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance systems, Airborne Early Warning radars, and electronic intelligence sensors, among other equipment, valued at $1.2 billion. This equipment is intended to enhance Poland's defense capabilities and support U.S. national security goals by strengthening a NATO ally in Europe. The sale involves major American contractors, and there's no anticipated negative impact on U.S. defense readiness.

The President has decided to continue the national emergency with respect to Iran for another year, after initially being declared on March 15, 1995. This decision is based on ongoing threats from Iran, including its development of missiles and support for terrorism, which continue to endanger U.S. national security and foreign policy. The emergency, first declared under Executive Order 12957, is separate from another emergency regarding Iran that started in 1979. This notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The President has decided to continue the national emergency with respect to Somalia, which was first declared on April 12, 2010, due to security threats and violence in the region. This decision comes in response to ongoing challenges like piracy, violence, and violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions. The emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond April 12, 2025, to address these persistent threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence is holding a virtual public meeting on February 17, 2021. The meeting, which is open to the public, will focus on discussing and deliberating implementation plans that accompany the Commission's Final Report concerning AI and U.S. national security. The meeting will include opening remarks from key commission members and presentations on various key areas such as AI research, national security applications, and global cooperation. Individuals interested in attending must register online, and special accommodations are available upon request.

The U.S. President is continuing the national emergency regarding Libya, originally declared in 2011, due to ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. This decision was made because of persistent violence in Libya and risks from misuse of assets by Muammar Qadhafi's family and their associates. The emergency will continue beyond February 25, 2025, to safeguard Libya's state security and encourage national reconciliation. The notice of this continuation will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.