Office of Governor Kathy Hochul · Original source
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James said the Office of Immigrant Trust sent letters to county executives and sheriffs on ending agreements to detain people for federal civil immigration violations. Under the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, signed on May 27, 2026, such agreements must be terminated by November 25, 2026. Detention for pending federal criminal charges and compliance with court orders remain permitted.
Office of Governor Mike Kehoe · Original source
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Social Services announced more than $55 million in new funding opportunities for rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program and Healthier Communities Together. The money includes $37.5 million for technology and ambient AI, $11 million for workforce recruitment and $5 million for mobile health units. The state has already delivered $75 million in awards to 36 rural providers.
U.S. Department of State · Original source
The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo held the second Joint Steering Committee meeting of their Strategic Partnership Agreement in Paris. The committee reviewed progress since its first meeting in February 2026, welcomed U.S. private sector interest in the Strategic Asset Reserve and noted the signing of the Lobito Corridor concession agreement. It also noted new DRC legislation setting tax and customs rules for partnership projects.
U.S. Department of Justice · Original source
The Justice Department awarded Jacksonville, Florida, more than $73 million through its Model Cities Initiative to reduce violent crime and strengthen public safety. Jacksonville was selected from nearly 50 cities; from 2023 through 2025 it cut murders by 38%, robberies by 25% and aggravated assaults by 21%. The initiative, announced in June 2026, directs nearly $300 million in federal resources to local public safety strategies.
U.S. Department of Justice · Original source
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division closed its investigation into FOX Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Roku, announced on June 15 for about $22 billion. The division concluded the deal is not likely to harm competition, citing likely entry by free, ad-supported streaming providers. FOX committed that Roku will remain an open and neutral content partner, including carrying non-FOX content for at least three years.
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Original source
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jameison Greer spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng about the bilateral economic relationship and implementation of the Busan arrangement. Bessent stressed that China must fully and immediately implement its Busan commitments and raised concerns about recent Chinese actions. He said continued progress depends on concrete results and that the United States will closely assess China’s implementation.
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Original source
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated eight Canada-based money services businesses under Operation Economic Outcast for enabling the Iranian regime to move assets into and out of Iran. Treasury said the firms exchange Iranian rials for digital assets, and many have transacted with sanctioned Iranian exchanges and addresses linked to the IRGC. The action, coordinated with FinCEN and Canada’s FINTRAC, was taken under Executive Order 13902.
Office of Governor Bob Ferguson · Original source
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the state’s sustainable aviation fuel industry has unlocked a new tax credit after the Department of Ecology confirmed in-state capacity to produce at least 20 million gallons a year. The credit offers $1 per gallon for jet fuels with at least 50% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuel and up to $2 for lower-emission fuels. Washington is the only state with both a SAF tax credit and a clean fuel standard.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom · Original source
California officials and tribal leaders opened Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento, an outdoor welcome center on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers. The site is where Governor Gavin Newsom issued a formal apology in 2019 for the state’s role in historic atrocities against Native Americans. California committed $100 million to the project in its 2018-19 budget and authorized another $100 million through fundraising.
U.S. Department of State · Original source
The United States, Armenia and Azerbaijan launched Trilateral Technical Planning Groups to advance the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a multimodal transit route. Assistant Secretary of State Brendan Hanrahan, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan and Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov inaugurated the first two groups, focused on transportation and electricity transmission, building on the August 8, 2025 Peace Summit Declaration.
U.S. Department of State · Original source
The United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement after Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on a further National Security Law charge, months after Hong Kong Alliance leaders were convicted under the same law. The governments called for an end to unjust NSL prosecutions and urged China and Hong Kong to honor the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration.
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Original source
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an order under Operation Economic Outcast cutting off cryptocurrency exchanger MEXC Global from the U.S. financial system. FinCEN said that between May 2021 and May 2026 the platform facilitated at least $16 billion in illicit transactions tied to Iranian, North Korean and Russian sanctions evasion and cybercrime. The order, issued under the Combating Russian Money Laundering Act, takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication.
The White House · Original source
President Donald J. Trump named Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles, the first woman to hold the post. The White House said Miller has served alongside Trump since the beginning and has been a driving force behind the administration’s agenda on crime, border security and fraud. The announcement was accompanied by statements of support from Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, senators and House Republicans.
