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Saudi Minister of Industry Bandar Al-Khorayef participated in a panel discussion organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. The session was titled "The Kingdom's Vision in its Tenth Year." Al-Khorayef discussed promising investments in the critical minerals sector to support strategic industries and supply chain resilience. He noted that these investments aim to enhance supply chain resilience amid global changes.

The Department of Homeland Security has promised to fully reimburse salaries and benefits for local police officers who participate in deportation efforts. The agency is also offering potential bonuses to officers based on the number of undocumented individuals they locate.

The CIA has identified military facilities that were allegedly responsible for attacks on American forces. The US strikes destroyed three armored fighting vehicles, seven vehicles, three field artillery pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

An executive order has designated the Egyptian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. The order also includes branches in Jordan and Lebanon.

The US State Department will begin revoking passports for parents owing $100,000 or more in child support starting Friday. The policy will subsequently expand to include individuals with debts of $2,500 or more. The action targets those who owe large amounts in unpaid support. Federal authorities are seeking the revocation of these documents. This measure aims to enforce child support obligations. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido applauded the move, highlighting his priority on negligent parents. This move could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some diplomatic offices.

A record 38 Republicans are retiring from the House of Representatives, according to polling data mentioned by KDKA. This figure is significantly higher than the 17 retirements seen in 2006.

The USDA is implementing changes regarding how stores accepting SNAP benefits handle cash change.

The United States and Iran are reportedly discussing a one-page memorandum of understanding that includes 14 articles. The proposed memorandum of understanding reportedly consists of 14 clauses. Trump shared these views during an interview with US Public Radio.

The Trump administration reportedly reached a one-page memorandum of understanding with Iran. Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel as markets reacted to the possibility of a US-Iran agreement.

The United States and China are exploring official discussions to manage their growing rivalry in artificial intelligence. The difficulty and threshold for achieving political compromise between the two sides are.