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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice regarding a mass influx of aliens in the United States. This finding was signed by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security on January 23, 2025, and is documented under citation 90 FR 8399. The notice outlines the situation and is intended to inform the public and relevant agencies about the significant increase in individuals entering the country.

The Executive Order titled "2024 Amendments to the Manual for Courts Martial, United States" was issued by the President using authority granted by the Constitution and U.S. laws. It amends Parts II, III, IV, and V of the Manual for Courts-Martial and introduces randomized selection of court-martial members as per the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The amendments will generally take effect immediately, except for specific changes to certain rules, which will become effective in December 2024. These changes ensure that actions taken before the order remain unaffected by the new amendments.

The Department of State has made a public announcement regarding the proposal to extend and amend the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Egypt. This agreement focuses on imposing import restrictions on specific categories of archaeological material from Egypt. The proposal seeks to continue protecting Egypt's cultural heritage by regulating the import of these artifacts into the U.S. For more details, interested individuals can check the Cultural Heritage Center's website.

The Coast Guard is announcing that starting April 2, 2025, it will impose specific entry conditions on vessels arriving in the United States from Cuba, due to Cuba's lack of effective anti-terrorism measures. This decision is supported by U.S. laws and the designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The aim is to protect the U.S. from potential threats posed by vessels coming from countries with inadequate security measures. The list of countries deemed to have deficient anti-terrorism measures includes several others, such as Iran, Syria, and Venezuela.

On February 15, 2019, a national emergency was declared concerning the southern border of the United States to tackle issues related to border security and a humanitarian crisis. The ongoing situation continues to pose threats to national security, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, the national emergency has been extended for another year beyond February 15, 2021. This extension will allow further measures to control unlawful migration and the flow of narcotics and criminals across the border.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a notice to continue the antidumping duty order on steel wire garment hangers imported from China. This decision follows the determination that revoking the order could lead to unfair pricing practices, known as dumping, and harm American industries. This means that U.S. Customs will keep collecting duty deposits on these imports. The order's continuation is effective from January 31, 2025, and is subject to a review every five years to decide if it still needs to be in place.

In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump officially proclaimed it as National Donate Life Month, urging all Americans to consider becoming organ donors and discussing their decision with loved ones. The proclamation highlights that organ donations are a profoundly selfless act, capable of saving and improving many lives. Though over 170 million people in the United States have registered as donors, there remains a pressing need for more participants, as evidenced by the 103,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list. The message encourages eligible people to register as donors through state registries, the DMV, or organdonor.gov.

The proclamation issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on January 25, 2021, restricts entry into the United States for noncitizens who have been in specific countries recently affected by COVID-19, such as the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa. This decision is based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect public health due to new virus strains circulating in these regions. There are exceptions, including for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain others, like spouses and children of U.S. citizens or lawful residents, as well as individuals involved in virus containment. The proclamation aims to prevent further spread of the virus into the United States and will stay in effect until modified or terminated by the President.

In the proclamation titled "Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024," President Joseph R. Biden Jr. emphasizes the United States' dedication to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. The proclamation celebrates the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and highlights achievements such as the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture. President Biden reaffirms his administration's commitment to social justice, equality, and democracy and urges Americans to honor Human Rights Day and Week with appropriate activities.

The Office of the Chief of Protocol at the Department of State is inviting U.S. cities to submit proposals to host meetings during the United States' presidency of the G20 in 2026. Cities need to send their proposals by 5 p.m. ET, February 3, 2025, outlining their suitability as host locations, which includes local attractions, venue availability, and past experience with large events. The proposal must also contain letters of support from local and state officials, details about venues, accommodation options, transportation, and security arrangements. The selection process includes an initial review, virtual presentations, and potential site visits before final decisions are made.