News from April 2025

By A. K. Howerter | Apr 30, 2025
Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said in a press release that addressing lawsuit abuse through reforms at both the state and federal levels is essential to protect consumers and improve the fairness...

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has called for amendments to the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule to align it with the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, which demands clearer water regulations.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, has awarded House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) the Golden Plow award.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for President Trump's recent Executive Order, which instructs the Secretary of Defense to devise a plan for reforming the defense acquisition system and reviewing...

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed approval for President Trump's Executive Order aimed at reforming the foreign military sales (FMS) process.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order aimed at reforming the federal acquisition regulation, known as FAR.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for new legislation introduced by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Former President Joe Biden (D) made “marine sustainability” a stated priority of his administration, but his decision to revoke visas for executives at an Ecuadorian seafood company may have disrupted global efforts to promote sustainable fishing.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, successfully intercepted a vessel during a maritime operation north of Hatillo, Puerto Rico, on Monday.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry recently detained a fugitive at the Gateway International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant related to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued over $729,000 at the Laredo Port of Entry.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
In Washington, President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem have taken significant steps over the last 100 days to address issues related to border security and illegal immigration as reported by the administration.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refuted claims suggesting that American children are being deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
The Yuma Sector of the United States Border Patrol held its annual Border Safety Event at the Air & Marine Operations hangar in Yuma, Arizona on Friday.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility have seized cocaine valued at over $1 million.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations recently halted a significant narcotics shipment during outbound enforcement near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has appointed new members to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
In the first 100 days under the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has aligned her department's policies with the America First agenda, focusing on immigration and support for U.S. agriculture at the border.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine to discuss measures taken by the USDA to address the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and to support family farmers.

By Federal Newswire | Apr 30, 2025
The Trump Administration has announced the decision to drop criminal charges against the Maude family, small farmers and ranchers from South Dakota.