News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Trump administration halts enforcement of Biden-era DEI and environmental directives

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Trump Administration will not enforce Biden-era directives related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and environmental policies.


Hudson Institute Fellow: 'China routinely weaponizes its supply chain bottlenecks for leverage'

Bill Drexel, a Fellow at the Hudson Institute, said that the Chip Security Act aligns with the Trump administration's objective of achieving reciprocity in U.S.-China trade relations by bolstering essential American supply chains.


League of American Workers president: CATL 'expands the CCP's influence in the Pacific'

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns that U.S. taxpayer funds are indirectly supporting Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and expanding the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Pacific...


FAA accelerates air traffic controller training under new streamlined process

On July 11, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy provided an update on the accelerated hiring process for air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


CBP intercepts $15 million meth haul at Pharr Bridge

For the second time in less than a week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility have intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine.


Tucson Border Patrol rescues dehydrated man; companion found dead

Border Patrol agents in Tucson responded to an emergency call south of Three Points, Arizona, where they rescued a Mexican national suffering from severe dehydration.



CBP seizes firearms and magazines at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 12 firearms and 28 magazines at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso on July 3.


DHS discloses criminal histories of detainees involved in July 4 detention center attack

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disclosed the criminal backgrounds of illegal aliens held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Prairieland Detention Center during a coordinated attack on July 4.


Secretary Noem cancels part of shipbuilding contract amid modernization efforts

Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial termination of a shipbuilding contract to protect taxpayer dollars and modernize the United States Coast Guard.


ICE faces gunfire during rescue operation at California marijuana sites

Brave agents faced gunfire as they executed criminal search warrants at a marijuana facility where they rescued at least 10 migrant children and arrested approximately 200 illegal aliens.


Secretary Noem addresses increase in assaults on ICE officers

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has issued a statement addressing the rise in assaults against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, which have increased by nearly 700 percent.


Shooter killed in attack on Border Patrol facility in McAllen

On July 7, 2025, a shooting incident occurred at the U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Annex in McAllen, Texas.


Michael Quinonez sworn in as new Santa Teresa port director

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has appointed Michael Quinonez as the new Santa Teresa Port Director.


Detroit Border Patrol arrests MS-13 gang member with criminal past

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Detroit have arrested two individuals from El Salvador, one of whom admitted to being a member of the notorious gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13).


CBP intercepts over $517K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have seized more than $517,000 worth of heroin concealed in a vehicle.


Border Patrol seizes over 800 pounds of marijuana at Texas-Mexico border

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector have seized over 800 pounds of marijuana and made 15 arrests in recent enforcement actions.


ICE arrests high-ranking MS-13 leaders wanted for serious crimes

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of two senior MS-13 gang leaders by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Omaha.


Bryan Bedford named new FAA administrator

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced Bryan Bedford as its new Administrator.


Bipartisan coalition introduces SCORE Act for college athlete compensation

Today, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced the SCORE Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to establish a national framework for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics.