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The Department of the Treasury has announced that the interest rate for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bonds is set at 3% per annum for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. This rate is determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and cannot exceed 3% or be less than zero. Interest is calculated quarterly based on the average rates of 91-day Treasury bills from the preceding quarter. More information can be found on the Treasury and Federal Register websites.

The State Department has officially revoked the designation of Ansarallah, also known by other names, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The revocation is carried out under the authority of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This change will be documented in the Federal Register.

The State Department has officially designated the group Ansarallah, also known by various other names such as Ansar Allah and Supporters of God, as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury and is based on a review of relevant evidence as outlined in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The announcement, signed by the then Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, is recorded in the Federal Register, formally stating the group's designation.

The State Department issued a notice amending the designation of the group Lashkar i Jhangvi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This amendment includes new aliases for the group, such as Lashkar e Jhangvi al-Alami, Lashkar e Jhangvi al-Almi, and LeJ al-Alami. The decision came after discussions with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, establishing that there was enough evidence to warrant these additions. This updated designation will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has decided to keep the group known as ISIL-Sinai Province labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The review, conducted with input from the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, concluded that the group's activities and threat level have not changed significantly. Additionally, several new aliases for the group, including ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, have been officially recognized and added to the designation. This determination, signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has decided to update the designation of ISIL Sinai Province as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. This change adds several new aliases, including ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, to the existing list. The determination was made after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The update is being published officially in the Federal Register.

The State Department has officially designated Ansarallah (also known as Houthi group) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This decision came after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, concluding there is enough evidence to support the designation. The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and takes effect upon its publication in the Federal Register.

The Executive Order 14203, issued by former President Donald J. Trump, imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order is in response to what the U.S. government views as illegitimate actions by the ICC, including investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, despite neither country recognizing ICC jurisdiction. As part of these sanctions, the order blocks property and assets and restricts entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families when deemed a threat to U.S. interests. It declares a national emergency to address these issues and mandates further actions and reporting by relevant U.S. departments.

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued Executive Order 14140, which updates the measures against individuals contributing to instability in the Western Balkans. The order amends previous executive actions by blocking the property of people who engage in actions threatening peace and stability, democracy, or human rights in the region. It includes those involved in corruption, those who support such activities, and relatives of involved individuals. The order underscores that it aligns with existing laws and does not grant any legal rights to individuals against the U.S. government.

The memorandum outlines the U.S. government's policy to protect American companies from unfair foreign practices, especially in the tech industry. It states that the U.S. will impose tariffs and take other actions against countries that apply discriminatory taxes and regulations that hurt U.S. businesses. The document instructs various U.S. officials, including the Secretary of the Treasury and the Trade Representative, to identify these foreign practices, consider responding to them, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on American companies. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and prevent foreign countries from exploiting them financially.