News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 Energy and Water Development Bill

Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 transportation appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


AMO seizes over 1,000 pounds of cocaine near Puerto Rico

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, intercepted a yola-type vessel on Saturday near Maunabo, Puerto Rico.


Nominations for US ambassadors sent to Senate

Nicholas Adams has been nominated to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia.


Trump visits flood-hit Texas to assess damage and pledge support

Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Kerr County, Texas, following last weekend's devastating floods.


Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social recognizes new "patriot subscribers" in recent updates

Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social recently highlighted several new "patriot subscribers," including @tank_sturnoss, @MJSBEACHGIRL, and @sammy_ali2021 in posts dated July 11-12, 2025.


Military academy accreditations scrutinized over focus on diversity instead of merit

Accrediting agencies for U.S. military academies are being scrutinized for their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rather than merit-based standards.


U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to hacking group

The United States has announced sanctions targeting Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor linked to the hacking group Andariel.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Mauritanian President Ghazouani

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.


Landau meets Gabonese president to discuss economic ties

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.


Oak View Group CEO indicted over alleged bid-rigging scheme

A federal grand jury has indicted Timothy J. Leiweke, Co-Founder and CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.


Rubio meets with Danish foreign minister to discuss defense cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Washington.


Secretary Rubio visits Malaysia for key ASEAN meetings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to July 12.


U.S. revokes terrorist designation for Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

The United States government has announced its intention to revoke the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), also known as al-Nusrah Front.


Rubio discusses security issues with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld.


Rubio discusses Middle East stability with German Foreign Minister Wadephul

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses economic collaboration with Liberian President Boakai

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Liberian President Joseph Boakai.


VA plans significant workforce reduction without large-scale layoffs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its plan to reduce its workforce by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025.


Pentagon announces new military aid package for Ukraine

At the direction of President Trump, the Department of Defense is providing additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.


ICE investigation leads to arrest over threats against Homeland Security agent

An investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo has led to the arrest of Matthew White, a 43-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York.