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CFTC and SEC Jointly Propose Amendments to Strengthen Disclosure and Reduce Private Fund Reporting Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:

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CFTC and SEC Jointly Propose Amendments to Strengthen Disclosure and Reduce Private Fund Reporting Burdens

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission today jointly proposed amendments to reduce reporting burdens for private funds. 

The agencies proposed to amend Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds, including those that also are registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator ... Show Full Article

CBP launches Mobile Passport Control at four land border pedestrian crossings in Washington state
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:

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CBP launches Mobile Passport Control at four land border pedestrian crossings in Washington state

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today the expansion of Mobile Passport Control to pedestrian environments at four land ports of entry in Washington state.

"This expansion to Blaine Peace Arch, Blaine Pacific Highway, Lynden-Aldergrove, and Sumas ports of entry marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing the traveler ... Show Full Article

CBP Fort Lauderdale seizes over 8,500 counterfeit designer brand perfumes valued at over $1 Million
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:

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CBP Fort Lauderdale seizes over 8,500 counterfeit designer brand perfumes valued at over $1 Million

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Port Everglades, Fla., recently seized counterfeit designer perfumes, including well-known brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Armani, and Lancome, that would have been valued at over $1 million had they been genuine.

CBP officers initially inspected the shipment on Feb. 10 and discovered ... Show Full Article

BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:

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BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 274 oil and gas parcels totaling 363,618 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Wyoming. The scoping period ends May 21, 2026.

Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, ... Show Full Article

Barre Woman Charged with Social Security Fraud
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:

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Barre Woman Charged with Social Security Fraud

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BOSTON - A Barre woman was charged in federal court in Worcester with stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits.

Jennifer Valley, 51, was charged with one count of theft of government money. Valley will make an appearance in federal court in Worcester at a later date.

The charging document alleges that Valley stole approximately $100,218 in Social Security retirement benefits from October 2022 ... Show Full Article

AFLCMC to host invitation-only hiring event, seeks candidates for June 2026 interviews
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:

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AFLCMC to host invitation-only hiring event, seeks candidates for June 2026 interviews

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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and 66th Air Base Group officials are seeking qualified candidates for an upcoming recruitment and hiring event supporting mission needs here.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resumes through the official online application portal to be considered. All submissions will be reviewed by hiring officials ... Show Full Article

Court Orders Operator of Timeshare Exit Scheme to Pay $140 Million Related to FTC Allegations the Scheme Took Millions from Consumers
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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Court Orders Operator of Timeshare Exit Scheme to Pay $140 Million Related to FTC Allegations the Scheme Took Millions from Consumers

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Following an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered one of the key operators of a timeshare exit operation to pay $140 million and has permanently banned him from marketing similar services in the future over allegations the scheme defrauded consumers-mostly older adults-out of more than $90 million.

The court granted summary judgment ... Show Full Article

Corps of Engineers approves dam removal for Kinnickinnic River Restoration
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:

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Corps of Engineers approves dam removal for Kinnickinnic River Restoration

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, officially approved the Kinnickinnic River Feasibility Report and Finding of No Significant Impact that recommends the removal of two dams to restore the natural flow April 10.

The report, completed in partnership with the city of River Falls, Wisconsin, is a culmination of a comprehensive study and endorses a plan to remove the Junction Falls ... Show Full Article

Coast Guard's sole heavy icebreaker returns home following Antarctic deployment
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:

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Coast Guard's sole heavy icebreaker returns home following Antarctic deployment

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SEATTLE -The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) returned home to Seattle on April 13, following a 146-day Antarctic deployment in support of Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) 2026.

Polar Star departed Seattle Nov. 20, traveling more than 20,000 nautical miles through ocean and ice to complete ODF 2026. ODF is the logistical support provided by the Department of War to the ... Show Full Article

Administrator Zeldin Names Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:

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Administrator Zeldin Names Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions

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WASHINGTON - On April 20, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin named Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions (OASES). OASES coordinates the agency's science enterprise, ensuring consistency across the program offices responsible for carrying out EPA's statutory obligations, ... Show Full Article