FRB,Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025

Federal Reserve Board Announces the Designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025 Washington, D.C., January 13, 2025: The Federal Reserve Board today announced the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025. The following individuals have been designated as Chairs … Read more

FRB,FEDS Paper: Impact of the Volcker Rule on the Trading Revenue of Largest U.S. Trading Firms During the COVID-19 Crisis Period

Federal Reserve Board Releases Study on Impact of Volcker Rule on Trading Revenue of Largest U.S. Trading Firms During COVID-19 Crisis January 13, 2025 The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) today released a staff paper titled “Impact of the Volcker Rule on the Trading Revenue of Largest U.S. Trading Firms During the COVID-19 Crisis Period.” The … Read more

FRB,FEDS Paper: Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks

FEDS Paper: Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks Introduction The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) recently published a paper titled “Spatially Mapping Banks’ Commercial & Industrial Loan Exposures: Including an Application to Climate-Related Risks.” The paper presents a new methodology for mapping banks’ commercial and industrial (C&I) loan … Read more

Department of State,Afghanistan – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Department of State Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory for Afghanistan January 13, 2025 The United States Department of State has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Afghanistan, strongly urging U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the country. Reason for Advisory The advisory cites the ongoing armed conflict, recent Taliban offensives, and … Read more

Department of State,Cyprus – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Cyprus – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Published Date: 2025-01-13 00:00 Source: U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Summary: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Cyprus, advising U.S. citizens to exercise normal precautions due to the potential for petty crime and road … Read more

Defense.gov,National Guard Fights California Wildfires, Additional Assets Remain on Standby

National Guard Engages in California Wildfire Suppression; Additional Assets Stand Ready 13 January 2025, 10:20 p.m. PST (Arlington, Va.) – The California National Guard has been actively engaged in firefighting operations to combat numerous wildfires raging across the state. The deployment of approximately 1,000 Guard members is part of a coordinated effort with local, state, … Read more

Defense.gov,Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing

Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Encep Nurjaman Pre-Trial Hearing January 13, 2025 The Office of the Chief Prosecutor, Department of Defense, today announced a media invitation for the United States v. Encep Nurjaman pre-trial hearing scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Background Encep Nurjaman, an … Read more

Defense.gov,On-Camera Press Briefing

On-Camera Press Briefing January 13, 2025 14:16 Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington, D.C. Moderator: Good afternoon, everyone. We are here today for an on-camera press briefing with the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin. Secretary Austin will provide an update on the Department of Defense’s priorities and initiatives. Secretary Lloyd Austin: Thank you, and good afternoon to … Read more

Defense.gov,Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Navy’s Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers

Defense Secretary Announces Naming of Future Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers On January 13, 2025, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the names of the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, honoring distinguished Americans who made significant contributions to the nation. The upcoming aircraft carriers will be named: USS Doris Miller (CVN-81): After … Read more