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CBP AMO promotes self-deportation incentives and highlights teamwork in December posts

CBP AMO used its official X account in December to encourage voluntary self-deportation using an app with financial incentives while also spotlighting teamwork in rescue operations.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights enforcement actions in December social media posts

On December 13, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts reiterating its commitment to removing fugitives and those unlawfully present in the United States.


United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue focusing on trade and security

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with Republic of Korea Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina in Washington for the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).


United States signs five-year bilateral health agreement with Liberia

The United States and Liberia have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral health cooperation as part of the America First Global Health Strategy.


U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

The United States has expressed concern about ongoing clashes and casualties occurring along the Cambodia-Thailand border.


7-Eleven agrees to pay record $4.5 million fine over antitrust order violation

7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., have agreed to pay a $4.5 million civil penalty to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company violated a 2018 consent order.


International Contact Group urges halt to violence amid escalation in South Kivu

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), which includes the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and is chaired by Germany, has issued...


United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue in Washington

The U.S. Department of State is set to host the tenth Senior Economic Dialogue (SED) with the Republic of Korea (ROK) on December 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will meet with ROK Second Vice...


U.S., Uganda, and Lesotho sign long-term agreements on global health cooperation

The United States has entered into five-year bilateral health cooperation agreements with Uganda and Lesotho, aiming to support the America First Global Health Strategy and help build more robust health systems in both countries.


Interior completes first mandatory offshore oil lease sale under new legislation

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) completed Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1, marking the first mandatory offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Interior transfers land in California to Navy for border security operations

The Department of the Interior has announced it will transfer about 760 acres of public land in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California, to the Department of the Navy for three years.


U.S. Department of Education seeks input on revising accreditation handbook

The U.S. Department of Education has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on updating its Accreditation Handbook.


U.S. Department of Education reaches settlement with Missouri ending SAVE student loan plan

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a proposed settlement with the State of Missouri that would bring an end to the Biden Administration’s ‘Saving on a Valuable Education’ (SAVE) Plan.


U.S. Department of Education launches tool showing college graduate earning outcomes

The U.S. Department of Education has introduced a new earnings indicator designed to provide students and families with more information when making decisions about college enrollment.


University System of Georgia chancellor visits Allatoona High School for History Rocks! civics event

Yesterday, Sonny Perdue, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia and former Governor of Georgia, visited Allatoona High School in Acworth as part of the national History Rocks!


USDA launches nationwide survey on organic agriculture for updated sector data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced it will conduct the 2025 Organic Survey.


AFSA calls for congressional oversight after DOJ questions CFPB funding

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced its call for congressional oversight following a Department of Justice (DOJ) ruling that declared the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Federal Reserve funding mechanism...


Weekend Interview: Guy Bentley Challenges Nanny-State Crusades on Gambling, Alcohol, and Nicotine

Governments are searching for ways to promote health and safety involving sports betting, alcohol guidelines, and nicotine, while voters worry about overreach and personal freedom.


Quincy med spa owner agrees to plead guilty after clients develop botulism

A Quincy resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after allegedly administering unapproved prescription drugs at his cosmetic business, Rodrigo Beauty Inc., which resulted in multiple cases of botulism among clients.


Diane J. Sabatino details recent CBP firearm seizures and urges voluntary departures

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino used her social media platform on December 11-12, 2025 to share recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations targeting firearms trafficking and drug smuggling while urging voluntary...