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Togo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Date: 2024-11-07 00:00 Source: Department of State Article: The Department of State has issued a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory for Togo. This advisory replaces the Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions travel advisory that was in effect previously. The Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory … Read more

DOD Makes Loans to Industry for Critical Technology Development, Production 11/07/2024 The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a new program to provide loans to industry for the development and production of critical technologies. The program, known as the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Loan Program, will provide up to $3 billion in loans … Read more

Austin Highlights Critical Role of Partnerships at SOUTHCOM Change of Command 11/07/2024 MIAMI, Fla. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided over the U.S. Southern Command change of command ceremony at the José Milton Memorial Park in Doral, Florida, November 7, 2024. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller relinquished command … Read more

DOD Eyes Smooth Transition to Next Administration, Austin Says November 7, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Defense is taking steps to ensure a smooth transition to the next administration, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday. “We are absolutely committed to ensuring that … Read more

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant November 7, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel and their shared commitment to … Read more

Secretary Austin Presides Over Change of Command at U.S. Southern Command November 8, 2024 On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided over the change of command ceremony for U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) at Doral, Florida. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller relinquished command to U.S. Army General … Read more

Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act Introduced in Congress On November 7, 2024, Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced H.R. 10082, the Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act. The bill aims to protect and enhance the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon, an ecologically and culturally significant landscape. Key Provisions of the Bill Designates approximately … Read more

H.R. 10100 (IH) – Economic Security and Diplomacy Act of 2024 Date Introduced: November 7, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Co-Sponsors: Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Tom Cole (R-OK) Summary: The Economic Security and Diplomacy Act of 2024 is a comprehensive bill that aims to address a range of … Read more