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USDA announces major food purchases for national distribution

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) plan to purchase up to $67 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from domestic producers.


Secretary signs SNAP waiver during visit focused on supporting small family farms

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently visited Nebraska, where she joined Governor Jim Pillen and Representative Adrian Smith to tour various agricultural facilities, including the Cargill Bioscience Complex and Wholestone Farms’...


Federal probe launched into alleged racial bias at Thomas Jefferson High School

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated a Title VI investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) regarding the 2020 revision of the admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and...


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses US-China relations with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.


Trump administration releases Make America Healthy Again report

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at the White House on May 22, 2025.


Nebraska restricts soda and energy drink purchases under SNAP program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has approved a waiver to amend the definition of food for Nebraska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Secretaries sign joint memo on wildfire preparedness ahead of peak fire season

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum have signed a joint memorandum on wildfire preparedness, emphasizing coordination between their departments for the upcoming fire season.


Deputy Secretary Landau to attend NATO assembly in Dayton

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Dayton, Ohio, on May 23.


Rubio meets Venezuelan opposition figures after escape from Argentina embassy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with five Venezuelan opposition figures who recently fled from the Argentine ambassador's residence in Caracas.


Rubio discusses collaboration with Canada's foreign minister Anand

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand to offer his congratulations on her recent appointment.


Rubio meets Spanish foreign minister to discuss defense, immigration, and trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in Washington, DC.


U.S. sanctions leaders of Cártel del Noreste for criminal activities

The United States has announced sanctions against two high-ranking members of the Cártel del Noreste (CDN), Miguel Ángel de Anda Ledezma and Ricardo González Sauceda.


U.S. congratulates Yemen on its 35th National Unity Day

On behalf of the United States, congratulations were extended to the government and people of Yemen on their 35th National Unity Day.


U.S. sanctions four Cuban officials over human rights violations

The United States Department of State has announced the designation of four Cuban officials for their involvement in human rights violations.


US-Türkiye discuss sanctions relief and Syrian stability

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz.


Kiribati joins Biological Weapons Convention amid 50th anniversary celebrations

Kiribati has formally joined the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), marking a significant step in global efforts to eliminate biological weapons.


Marco Rubio outlines FY26 priorities before House Committee

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.


Rubio outlines FY26 State Department budget priorities before House Committee

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of State.


Reward offered for capture of Uruguayan trafficker Sebastian Marset

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer of up to $2 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Sebastian Marset, a Uruguayan narcotics trafficker...


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's strategic materials and construction sector

The United States Department of State has announced two significant findings under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) of 2012.