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The State Department has announced that various culturally significant objects are being brought to the U.S. for display in the exhibition “Americans in Spain: Painting and Travel, 1820-1920.” This exhibition will be held at the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Milwaukee Art Museum, with the possibility of additional venues. These objects have been recognized as significant to cultural heritage and their display is considered to be in the national interest. The decision follows established legal authorities and procedures, and public notice of this determination has been mandated.

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 State Department has determined that certain cultural objects from abroad will be temporarily displayed in the "Jose Maria Velasco" exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minnesota, and possibly other locations in the U.S. These objects are considered culturally significant and their exhibition is deemed in the national interest. This determination is made under various legal authorities and is announced to the public as per the relevant laws and regulations. For further details, Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State can be contacted.

The State Department has issued a notice about the temporary import of certain culturally significant objects for display in the "Asia Society Triennial: We Do Not Dream Alone (Part 2)" exhibition at the Asia Society Museum in New York. The objects are considered important to share with the public in the United States, and the exhibition aligns with national interests. This determination was made under various legal authorities and is published in the Federal Register. For additional information, individuals can contact Chi D. Tran at the U.S. Department of State.

The State Department has made determinations regarding the temporary exhibition of certain culturally significant objects from abroad in "World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century." These artifacts will be displayed at the Bowers Museum in California and the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Texas, and possibly at other venues. The decision to exhibit these objects is deemed to be in the national interest, and public notice of this has been published in the Federal Register. Interested individuals can contact Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator at the State Department, for more information.

In a notice published by the State Department, Muhammad Abbatay, also known as Mohamed Abbatay or Abd al-Rahman al-Maghrebi, is designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist due to his leadership role in al-Qa'ida. This decision is made under the authority of several Executive Orders, including Executive Order 13224, which blocks the property and interests of such individuals linked to terrorist activities. The State Department determined that no prior notice would be given to individuals subject to this ruling who might be in the United States, to prevent the undermining of these sanctions. This designation became official and was documented in the Federal Register on January 13, 2021.

The State Department has announced that certain culturally significant objects are being imported into the United States for temporary display at the Menil Drawing Institute in Houston, Texas. These objects will be showcased in the exhibition titled "What Drawing Can Be: Four Responses," and possibly at other venues. This exhibition is considered important for the national interest, according to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy. The department has made the necessary determinations under legal authorities to allow this exhibition.

The State Department announced its decision to import certain culturally significant objects for a temporary exhibition called “Rethinking Etruria” at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World in New York. This exhibition may also be displayed at other venues that are yet to be decided. The temporary display of these objects is deemed to be in the national interest, and public notice of this decision is published in the Federal Register. Reed Liriano from the U.S. Department of State is the point of contact for more information regarding this matter.

The State Department is publishing a Delegation of Authority signed by the Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, on December 20, 2024. This document delegates authority to Todd D. Robinson, allowing him to perform the role of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, using the powers given to him by U.S. law. The delegation is set to be effective on January 10, 2025, and will remain in force until a new Under Secretary officially takes office or the delegation is revoked. The document will be officially recorded in the Federal Register.

The State Department announced that certain culturally significant objects will be temporarily displayed in the "Casa Susanna" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. These objects are being imported from abroad and this exhibition is considered to be in the national interest. This decision was made under several legal authorities and the public notice has been ordered to be published in the Federal Register. For more information, people can contact Reed Liriano at the U.S. Department of State.