News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


ICE expands capacity by reusing Glades County Jail for detentions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reinstated an agreement with the Glades County Board of County Commissioners to use Glades County Jail in Moore Haven, Florida, as a detention center for ICE detainees.


Command Sgt. Major Thomas J. Holland to take on new EUCOM role

The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) has announced a new appointment.


Trump's tweets on Truth Social prompt speculation and engagement

Former President Donald J. Trump shared three tweets via Truth Social on April 5-6, 2025.


Senior Bureau Official Pitt travels to Europe to discuss UN governance

Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of International Organization Affairs, McCoy Pitt, is on a diplomatic mission through Europe.


US to impose new visa restrictions over access to Tibet

The U.S. government is taking measures to implement additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in policies that limit foreign access to Tibetan regions.


Sanctions imposed on six officials for policies undermining Hong Kong's autonomy

The Department of State announced sanctions against six authorities from Beijing and Hong Kong.


US emphasizes peace amid China-Taiwan tensions

China's recent military exercise near Taiwan has raised concerns about regional security.


Secretary Rubio and Argentine minister discuss hemispheric security and economic cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein.


Massad Boulos appointed as Senior Advisor for Africa

The Department of State has appointed Massad Boulos as the Senior Advisor for Africa.


US, South Korea officials discuss security and economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks with the Republic of Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun.


Funds allocated for North Carolina mill workers impacted by layoffs

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $2 million to support North Carolina workers affected by the shutdown of Pactiv Evergreen's paper mill in Canton and cuts at its Waynesville location.


Enrollment halted at two Maine Job Corps centers due to rising costs

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a halt to new enrollment at the Penobscot Job Corps Center and the Loring Job Corps Center located in Maine.


Julia Pollak named chief economist at US Department of Labor

The US Department of Labor has appointed Julia Pollak as its new Chief Economist.


Department of Education announces retirement of FSA Chief Denise Carter

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the retirement of Denise Carter, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and former Acting U.S. Secretary of Education.


U.S. Department of Education warns Maine on Title IX compliance issues

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a final warning to the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) regarding its noncompliance with Title IX guidelines.


Federal review launched on Harvard's contracts, grants amid anti-Semitism concerns

The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates.


Department of Education urges states to expand school choice using Title I funds

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has informed chief state school officers about the flexibility available in federal formula funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to...


USDA opens applications for FY 2026 agricultural trade programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of agricultural trade promotion programs for the fiscal year 2026, opening applications for four key export market development programs.


USDA freezes funding to Maine over Title IX violations and promises further actions

Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a pause in federal funds designated for certain educational programs in Maine, citing violations of Title IX.


USDA announces $537 million funding for rural energy projects across 29 states

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release funds under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to support 543 projects across 29 states.