WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * After Visiting Guantanamo Bay, Senators Blast Trump Admin for Wasting Taxpayer Dollars & Misusing Military Resources WASHINGTON, DC --Yesterday, a delegation of U.S. Senators traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) to conduct oversight of the ongoing Department of Defense activities to support the Department of Homeland Security in the relocation of migrants. The delegation was led more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * After Visiting Guantanamo Bay, Senators Blast Trump Admin for Wasting Taxpayer Dollars & Misusing Military Resources Delegation scrutinizes military role in DHS migrant relocation operations WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined a delegation of U.S. Senators in traveling to Naval Station Guant more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-TX, has introduced the End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act, a legislative effort aimed at terminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Shelter and Services Program. The bill proposes prohibiting FEMA from providing shelter or related support to illegal immigrants, refocusing federal resources on other priorities. The introduction of this bill arises from ongoing concerns regarding immigration policies and the strain on resou more ST

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-CO, has introduced the UPLIFT Act aimed at amending the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. This legislation seeks to enhance enforcement of immigration laws by mandating cooperation from public officials in sanctuary jurisdictions, where local authorities often limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The UPLIFT Act addresses growing concerns regarding the infiltration of American communities by transn more ST

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-NY, has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at granting temporary protected status (TPS) to Haiti amidst ongoing crises. The bill, which was presented on February 27, 2025, seeks to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for TPS for a period of 18 months, commencing August 3, 2025. This measure is designed to provide safety for individuals unable to return to Haiti due to the nation's precarious situation. The need fo more ST

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10290) on March 28, 2025, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood. Here are excerpts: * * * Tajikistan Overview Tajikistan is a landlocked Central Asian country that borders four other states, including the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) and Afghanistan, and maintains close ties with Russia. Formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan became independ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the National Foreign Trade Council: * * * Comments in Response to Notices of Proposed Rulemaking Entitled Entry of Low-Value Shipments (USCBP-2025-002) AND Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments (USCBP-2025-0003) * * * The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is pleased to provide consolidated comments  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has released the following public communication dated March 14, 2025, from the Partnership for Safe Medicines: * * * To: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Trade Regulations and Rulings 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20229-1177 Re: Docket Nos. USCBP-2025-0002 & USCBP-2025-0003 * * * The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Customs  more ST