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- The press release states that, as a result of the designations, all property and interests in property of the designated persons in the U.S. or controlled by U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC, and transactions involving them are generally prohibited unless authorized.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:54:31 AM
- OFAC designated a set of individuals and companies tied to Bank Melli and Shahr Bank’s shadow-banking networks, including Nikan Pezhvak, Empire International Trading FZE, and Golden Mist PTE. Ltd.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:52:55 AM
- The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC designated Ali Larijani today in sanctions related to Iran’s crackdown on protests.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:50:32 AM
- The sanctions actions further implement National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 of 2025.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:49:10 AM
- The Treasury designated 18 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking networks for laundering petroleum and petrochemical proceeds.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:48:18 AM
- The Department of the Treasury sanctioned several Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:47:48 AM
- The U.S. designated Fardis Prison in Iran for sanctions.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:47:13 AM
- The Bureau of Indian Education serves more than 400,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students nationwide.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:45:50 AM
- BIE students have a 9% increase in math proficiency and a 10% increase in English language arts proficiency since 2016.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:44:20 AM
- Bureau of Indian Education-funded high school graduation rate rose from 51% in 2015 to 79% in 2025.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:41:11 AM
- DHS claims federal law enforcement officers are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults against them.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:38:52 AM
- Alfredo Alejandro Ajorna was issued a final order of removal after failing to appear for his immigration hearing.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:37:23 AM
- Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis illegally entered the United States in August 2022.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:36:56 AM
- ICE arrested all three suspects involved in the attack and they are in ICE custody.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:36:00 AM
- A law enforcement officer fired a defensive shot that struck Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during the January 14, 2025, ambush.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:35:21 AM
- Participating candidates and certain PACs and party committees must file additional FEC reports in connection with the GA-14 special elections.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:33:34 AM
- Georgia scheduled a Special General Election for the 14th Congressional District on March 10, 2026, and a Special Runoff (if necessary) on April 7, 2026.
Updated 1/16/2026, 12:32:26 AM
- ICE announced arrests of multiple 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens, including individuals convicted of sexual assault of a child, assault, and human trafficking.
Updated 1/15/2026, 10:35:54 AM
- DHS publicly urged Minnesota officials to honor ICE arrest detainers for more than 1,360 aliens in state custody.
Updated 1/15/2026, 8:34:24 AM
- DHS said Governor Walz and Mayor Frey have released nearly 470 criminal noncitizens back onto Minnesota streets since President Trump took office.
Updated 1/15/2026, 8:32:59 AM