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The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has announced a determination regarding the foreign affairs functions of the United States. This includes efforts by government agencies to manage the entry and exit of people and goods across U.S. borders. The determination emphasizes the Department of State's central role in protecting U.S. citizens and managing foreign policy, as well as preventing threats related to border security, such as human trafficking, drug flow, and espionage. The action aligns with Executive Orders and other legal authorities focused on securing America's interests under the guidance of President Trump.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Jordan until January 14, 2030. This extension follows an agreement with Jordan and an exchange of diplomatic notes. These restrictions, first established in a 2020 agreement, aim to protect Jordan’s cultural heritage by preventing illicit imports of materials dating from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era. The rule is enacted immediately and exempt from the usual notice or public procedure due to its foreign affairs nature.