FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification

The Department of Homeland Security published its FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification, a budget request document supporting appropriations for the agency. The document contains budget justifications across DHS components including CISA, FEMA, ICE, and the Management Directorate, with attachment dates ranging from March 31 to April 1, 2026.

Massena Facility Expansion - Section 106 Historic Preservation Comment Notice

DHS/ICE has issued a public comment notice under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for a proposed facility expansion in Massena, New York. The agency is soliciting public input on the potential effects of expanding ICE facilities, including building additions, parking expansion, and security system upgrades. Comments are due by May 3.

Homeland Security Budget-in-Brief

The Department of Homeland Security released its FY 2027 Budget-in-Brief document outlining funding priorities and resource allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. The document, published April 1, 2026, provides stakeholders with an overview of the Department's budget request and operational priorities. The 1.27 MB PDF document is available for download from the DHS publication library.

Stipulation and Consent Order - Daxton Fillmore

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (MI DIFS) issued a Directors Order and Stipulation accepting a consent agreement in Case No. 25-18469 involving Daxton Fillmore. The enforcement action addresses alleged violations of Michigan's Financial Institutions Code, with multiple monetary penalties and remediation provisions specified in the stipulation.

Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud

Michigan DIFS issued an Order Accepting Stipulation revoking the insurance license of Davide Nicorescu-Adams (Enforcement Case No. 26-18945) effective March 11, 2026. The respondent admitted to obtaining a license through misrepresentation and using fraudulent or dishonest practices in violation of MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g). The order permanently bars the respondent from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS.

Real-Time Reconciliation and Kill Switches Required for Virtual Asset Exchanges

The Financial Services Commission of Korea met with five major virtual asset exchanges and DAXA on April 6, 2026, to announce enhanced requirements following inspections after Bithumb's erroneous payout incident. Inspections revealed inadequate ledger-to-wallet reconciliation (24-hour basis only), missing kill switches, and poor high-risk transaction controls. Exchanges must now implement real-time reconciliation every five minutes, automated kill switches for large-scale mismatches, and increase external verification from quarterly to monthly.

Gray Wolf Experimental Population Rule Implementation - Colorado

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting information and comments on implementation of the ESA section 10(j) nonessential experimental population rule for gray wolves in Colorado. The Service seeks feedback on wolf-livestock conflict mitigation, the Memorandum of Agreement with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, impacts on wild ungulate herds, and the state's livestock compensation program. Comments are due June 5, 2026.

Research Triangle Institute Controlled Substance Bulk Manufacturer Registration Application

DEA published notice that Research Triangle Institute applied for bulk manufacturer registration of Tetrahydrocannabinols (Schedule I controlled substance, Drug Code 7370). The company plans to manufacture synthetic THC for research and analytical reference standards. Comments and hearing requests may be submitted until June 2, 2026.

Lipomed DEA Controlled Substance Importer Application

The DEA published a notice that Lipomed/LGC Standards applied on February 11, 2026 to be registered as an importer of basic classes of Schedule I controlled substances. The application covers 27 controlled substances including various cathinones, benzodiazepine analogs, synthetic cannabinoids, and other compounds. Registered bulk manufacturers and applicants may submit comments or objections on or before May 4, 2026.

Purisys LLC Controlled Substance Bulk Manufacturer Registration Notice

The DEA published a notice that Purisys, LLC applied on February 4, 2026, to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Schedule I and II controlled substances. The application covers 69 controlled substances including cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, LSD, psilocybin, and various opioids and stimulants. The DEA is soliciting electronic comments or objections from registered bulk manufacturers and other interested parties.