News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Seminole County man pleads guilty to arson on reservation

Robby Dewayne Tiger, a 41-year-old resident of Seminole County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of arson in Indian Country.


House subcommittee approves FY26 military construction & veterans affairs appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Senators introduce act aimed at enhancing U.S. aviation safety after tragic collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Amy Klobuchar, Raphael Warnock, Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, and Ed Markey have introduced the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025.


House committee commemorates Tiananmen anniversary; urges end to D.C.-Beijing ties

The House Select Committee on China held a press conference in Washington, D.C., to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.


Interior rescinds outdated regulations to boost energy growth on public lands

The Department of the Interior has announced the rescission of 18 outdated regulations from the Bureau of Land Management.


Interior proposes rescinding restrictions on Alaska petroleum reserve

The Department of the Interior has announced plans to rescind a 2024 rule that imposed new restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.


Trump administration announces $5.4 billion bridge funding initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the availability of nearly $4.9 billion in funding for major bridge projects through the Bridge Investment Program, along with up to $500 million for rural...


ICE arrests nearly 1,500 during operation targeting illegal aliens in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a monthlong operation in Massachusetts resulting in the arrest of nearly 1,500 individuals residing illegally in the United States.


ICE seizes large shipment bound for Sinaloa Cartel

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have intercepted a significant shipment of di-cumyl peroxide, weighing 50,000 kilograms, at the Port of Long Beach in California on May 30.


Defense Secretary discusses bilateral relations with Bahrain Crown Prince

On June 1, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in a phone conversation with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.


Rubio discusses international issues with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.


US congratulates Karol Nawrocki on winning Polish presidential election

The United States has extended its congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland.


Labor Department launches opinion letter program across five key agencies

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced an opinion letter program to enhance compliance assistance, providing clarity on federal labor laws for workers, employers, and stakeholders.


Education department launches Title IX investigations at university and public schools

The U.S. Department of Education has declared June as 'Title IX Month' to commemorate the fifty-third anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments (1972).


Arizona Legislature passes bill targeting antisemitism in education

The Arizona House has given final approval to HB2867, known as the Antisemitism in Education Act.


ITI urges White House to prioritize federal strategy for artificial intelligence development

As the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) develops its 2025 Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan, the global tech trade association ITI has urged OSTP to prioritize a federal R&D strategy.


Cdt opposes policies affecting free expression and civil liberties

At a time of significant technical and policy changes, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) continues to focus on promoting civil rights and liberties in the digital age.


Crane introduces bill for mine cleanup oversight in rural Arizona

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025.


Court ruling sparks debate over biometric unlocking and Fifth Amendment rights

In January, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Brown that the FBI violated the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination when it compelled a man to unlock his phone with his thumbprint.


Cms discusses digital health ecosystem with stakeholders

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently held an in-person listening session to discuss the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI).