Washington, DC - Forty-five foreign fugitives – all subjects of active Interpol notices for individuals wanted in connection with criminal activity – were arrested across the United States this week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and the U.S. Marshals Service. Arrests occurred nationwide during the three-day enforcement operation June 21 to 23.

Washington, DC - On Friday, June 24, President Obama designated the Stonewall National Monument – the first national monument dedicated to telling the story of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community’s struggle for equal rights. In this week’s address, the President talked about the importance of preserving and sharing this significant part of the American story.

Washington, DC - While we are still awaiting more details on the legislation, it is clear that once again, Republicans have put political games ahead of the health and safety of the American people, particularly pregnant women and their babies.

Washington, DC - Remarks at the Truman Scholarship Foundation Reception:

Washington, DC - The State Department has concluded an administrative settlement with Microwave Engineering Corporation (MEC) of North Andover, Massachusetts, to resolve an alleged violation of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130. The agreement was reached pursuant to ITAR § 128.11 and addresses the alleged unauthorized export of technical data to a foreign person employee of MEC from the People’s Republic of China, a country against which the United States maintains an arms embargo.

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Florida man and his company with bilking at least $1.3 million from newly-opened small businesses by pretending to be a federal government agency, and threatening that the business will be shut down or fined unless they purchase occupational safety and other government regulation posters for their premises.