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The State Department has made determinations about certain culturally significant objects that are being imported from abroad for temporary display in the exhibition "Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow" at The Cleveland Museum of Art and possibly other venues in the U.S. These objects are considered important to display in the national interest. The announcement of these determinations will be published in the Federal Register. For more information, Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State can be contacted.

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 State Department has issued a notice regarding the temporary import of culturally significant artworks for an exhibition titled "Soutine/de Kooning: Conversations in Paint" at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. These objects are being brought from overseas under agreements with foreign owners and will be displayed in the U.S. because they are deemed culturally important and beneficial to the national interest. The determinations were made under various legal authorities to ensure compliance with international cultural agreements.

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 U.S. Department of State has decided that an object being temporarily imported for display in the exhibition “The Ivory Comb: Lice and Literacy at Lachish” at the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum in Tennessee is culturally significant. This exhibition, and any potential future venues, serve the national interest by showcasing this important piece. The decision was made under the authority given by various U.S. laws and orders. Nicole L. Elkon, the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the State Department, formally announced this decision.

The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain culturally significant objects are being temporarily imported from abroad for display in the exhibition “Facing America: Mario Schifano 1960-1966” at the Center for Italian Modern Art in New York. These objects are considered important to the nation's interest. The determinations are supported by various legal authorities, and public notice has been ordered to be published in the Federal Register. For more information, interested parties can contact the Program Administrator at the Department of State.

The Department of State has granted Chris Miner the authority to handle matters related to immunity from judicial seizure for cultural objects brought into the United States for purposes like exhibition or research. This authority is based on existing laws and prior delegations and allows several senior officials, including the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State, to also exercise these powers. The delegation will end when a new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges takes office, unless it is revoked sooner. The details of this delegation are set to be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department is hosting a public meeting on May 14, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET) via WebEx. This meeting is organized by the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy's International Information and Communications Policy division. The purpose is to update stakeholders on past and future international activities regarding digital policy and technology standards, including involvement with global organizations like the International Telecommunication Union and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. There will also be a chance for public comment during the meeting.

The State Department has designated Fuad Ahmad Nuri Ali al-Shakan, also known by several other names, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. This designation identifies him as a leader of the al-Qa'ida Kurdish Battalions, whose assets are subject to blocking. The decision was made to prevent providing prior notice to certain individuals due to concerns that it could undermine the effectiveness of the blocking measures. This notice was issued by Michael R. Pompeo and will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has determined that certain objects being imported for the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are culturally significant. The exhibition may also take place at additional venues within the United States. These objects are deemed important for national interest, and the Department has ordered that these determinations be publicly announced. The exhibition is sanctioned under various legal authorities, including a specific Act from 1965 and several delegations of authority.