News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


National Guard soldier convicted for smuggling illegal aliens into US

A National Guard member deployed to South Texas has been convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States.


Former U.S Rep. Gallagher: CATL is 'a Chinese supplier with military ties'

Mike Gallagher, a former U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, has raised concerns about the potential risks posed by hidden communication devices in Chinese-made inverters.


ICE arrests Kenyan national for gun charges with local police support

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo, in collaboration with the Buffalo Police Department, has arrested a Kenyan national on charges of being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Labor department awards $1M for storm recovery efforts in Arkansas

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $1 million grant to support Arkansas in its cleanup and recovery efforts following severe storms that hit the state in April.


Labor Department awards $1.8M to aid workers after Georgia-Pacific layoffs

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $1.8 million grant to the Technical College System of Georgia.


Department of Labor introduces self-audit programs for enhanced compliance

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced several self-audit programs aimed at helping employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve their compliance with federal labor laws.


Secretary Chavez-DeRemer discusses workforce initiatives during 'America at Work' tour in Atlanta

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Atlanta as part of her America at Work listening tour, meeting with workers and discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Labor Department recovers $155K for underpaid Colorado workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $155,066 in back wages and fringe benefits for 19 employees who were underpaid by a Colorado contractor on a federally funded project.


US Department of Labor supports Trump's 'AI Action Plan' for workforce development

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling have expressed their support for President Trump's new artificial intelligence policy strategy, "Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan."


Education department begins rulemaking process for Trump's higher education provisions

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced the start of two negotiated rulemaking sessions to implement President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and other administration priorities.


Secretary McMahon comments on Columbia University's $200 million settlement

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has issued a statement regarding the Trump Administration's agreement with Columbia University.


U.S. Department opens investigation into university scholarship practices

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into five universities regarding alleged national origin discrimination in scholarship offerings.


Secretary McMahon discusses HBCU support during Howard University visit

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Howard University, meeting with the university's president, Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., to discuss the Trump Administration’s support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).


U.S. Department of Education investigates Oregon schools over Title IX compliance

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).


U.S. Department of Education finds violations in Virginia school districts over Title IX

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has concluded its investigation into five Northern Virginia school districts, finding them in violation of Title IX due to their policies on gender identity.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Democrats and touts economic optimism in July 31 Truth Social posts

On July 31, 2025, Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account to criticize Democratic opposition to his nominees and share positive commentary on America's economy from Maria Bartiromo.


Mobile man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession during fatal home invasion

A Mobile man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon during an attempted home invasion that resulted in the death of one of the suspects.


Burbank man convicted of embezzling $2.2 million from elderly victim’s inheritance

A Burbank resident has been convicted by a federal jury of embezzling approximately $2.2 million from an elderly victim’s inheritance, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.


Rapid City woman sentenced for laundering drug proceeds linked to cocaine distribution

A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Worcester man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minors

A Worcester man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually exploiting three minors and possessing child pornography.