News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


US imposes tariffs on nations importing Venezuelan oil

The United States government has announced its intention to impose tariffs on countries whose oil companies engage in the production, extraction, or exportation of oil and related products with Venezuela's Maduro regime.


Rubio discusses regional security with Kenyan President Ruto

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto.


Rubio's Caribbean trip aims at strengthening regional ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname from March 26 to 27.


US congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day amid election preparations

On behalf of the United States, congratulations are extended to the people of Bangladesh as they celebrate their independence day on March 26.


Rubio and Pashinyan discuss regional peace and security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, focusing on their mutual interests as strategic partners.


Rubio discusses Baltic security with Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian foreign ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in Washington, D.C., with the foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.


ICE arrests Salvadoran man after release from New York facility

Osmin Guevara-Ramirez, a 32-year-old individual from El Salvador, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his release from the Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, on March 28.


Secretary Rubio meets Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan on security and trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focusing on security and trade cooperation.


US sanctions Iranian officials over Robert Levinson's disappearance

The United States has imposed sanctions on three officials from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) due to their involvement in the abduction, detention, and probable death of former FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson.


Columbia takes first steps toward restoring federal funding amid anti-Semitism concerns

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have acknowledged Columbia University's steps towards meeting the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism's...


HUD cancels $4 million in DEI contracts under new task force initiative

Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Scott Turner has canceled $4 million in contracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).


HUD forms DOGE Task Force to oversee spending efficiency

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the formation of a new task force aimed at scrutinizing its financial practices.


Secretary Turner announces termination of Biden-era AFFH rule

Today, Secretary Scott Turner of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the termination of the 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, introduced during the Biden administration.


HUD halts enforcement of gender identity rule under Secretary Scott Turner

Secretary Scott Turner has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to stop enforcement actions related to a 2016 rule concerning gender identity in housing programs.


HUD allocates $2.5M for hurricane-affected states

Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated nearly $2.5 million in Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funding to assist those affected by recent hurricanes and...


HUD criticizes Asheville's disaster relief plan over DEI criteria

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has voiced disapproval over the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in Asheville's draft disaster relief plan for Hurricane Helene.


HUD simplifies disaster recovery process with updated universal notice

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has announced a new initiative to streamline the department's disaster recovery processes.


HUD recovers misplaced funds; ends DEI contracts

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss several significant changes at HUD.


Secretary Turner halts enforcement of gender identity rule at HUD

Secretary Scott Turner has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to cease enforcement actions concerning the 2016 rule, "Equal Access in Accordance With an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and...


Scott Turner discusses policy changes on The Charlie Kirk Show

Secretary Scott Turner recently appeared on The Charlie Kirk Show to discuss various initiatives aimed at revising policies within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).