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The Secretary of Homeland Security has extended a finding of a mass influx of aliens at the southern U.S. border, which originally went into effect in January 2025. This finding, which will last for 180 days, allows the federal government to request assistance from state and local governments to manage immigration law enforcement. The extension is due to concerns of potential increases in illegal entries, criminal activity, and overwhelming demands on law enforcement and immigration resources. This decision aims to maintain operational control over the border to ensure the safety and welfare of residents across all 50 states.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that there are no meetings scheduled for the weeks of February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17, 2025. The public can access the NRC Commission Meeting Schedule online if they want further updates or changes to the schedule. If individuals with disabilities need accommodations to participate in future meetings, they can contact the NRC Disability Program Specialist. For more information about meeting statuses, one can reach out to Chris Markley at the NRC.

In Executive Order 13993, the President outlines changes to immigration enforcement policies in the United States. The order emphasizes the importance of setting priorities that protect national security, address challenges at the southern border, and safeguard public health and safety, while also ensuring fairness and respect for immigrant families and communities. It revokes a previous order, Executive Order 13768, and directs relevant government officials to review and adjust policies to better align with the new administration's values. Additionally, the order clarifies that it does not create legal rights enforceable against the U.S. government.

The Department of Commerce has started a countervailing duty investigation on temporary steel fencing imports from China, following a petition by ZND US Inc., a U.S. producer. The investigation aims to check if Chinese companies are receiving unfair government subsidies, hurting U.S. manufacturers. The time frame for consideration is from January to December 2024, focusing on whether these imports injure the American industry. The International Trade Commission (ITC) will parallel process to decide if there's enough harm to continue the investigation.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee structure related to a new service involving Dedicated Cores. These Dedicated Cores allow firms to use the full processing power of a CPU core, offering benefits such as reduced latency and improved trading performance. The proposal includes different monthly fees based on the number of cores a firm uses, with up to two cores provided at no cost as an option for all users. This fee structure is designed to be fair, as higher fees are charged to those consuming more resources, and the service is entirely optional and not required for trading on the Exchange.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced proposed changes to the boundaries of areas where official service providers perform inspections and weighing services for grains under the United States Grain Standards Act. These updates are required because of changes to landmarks and infrastructures once used to mark these boundaries. The proposal aims to ensure that grain inspection services are delivered efficiently and accurately. AMS invites the public to comment on these proposals until February 12, 2025.

The State Department announced a Delegation of Authority document signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on December 20, 2024. This document delegates all the powers and duties of the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment to Geoffrey R. Pyatt, until a new Under Secretary is confirmed. The delegation comes into effect on January 10, 2025, and will be officially published in the Federal Register.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced a virtual meeting on January 8, 2025, held by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The meeting will focus on discussing a subcommittee's proposal for an "Archive of Joy" campaign. It will be open to the public, and those interested in attending can contact Alexandra Piper for registration details. Jasmine Jennings is available for further information about the meeting.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated its definition of what areas are considered "rural" for the purpose of determining eligibility for rural health grants. This change, which includes adding MSA counties without any Urbanized Area populations to the list, aims to better identify communities that are rural in nature, even if they are near a city. Many public comments were received on this proposal, with most in favor, though some expressed concern that expanding eligibility might spread resources too thin. The revised definition will apply to new grant opportunities starting in the 2022 fiscal year.

The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedule, specifically regarding the use of Dedicated Cores. Dedicated Cores offer users full CPU processing power, which can improve trading performance, and are available on a voluntary basis. The Exchange plans to charge progressively higher fees based on the number of Dedicated Cores a user purchases beyond the initial two, which are free. The proposal also increases the overall cap on the number of Dedicated Cores a member can have to better meet demand while maintaining fairness in allocation due to physical space constraints.