News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Rubio discusses prisoner exchange with Russia's Lavrov

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.


U.S. plans stricter visa policies for Chinese students

Under the direction of President Trump, the U.S. State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, plans to revoke visas for Chinese students.


U.S issues travel advisory: Avoid Venezuela due to wrongful detention risk

The U.S. government has issued a warning advising its citizens against traveling to Venezuela due to significant risks, including wrongful detention and other severe threats.


Labor Department pauses Job Corps centers due to financial issues

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers across the nation.


OSHA marks 50 years of helping small businesses improve workplace safety

For five decades, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to enhance workplace safety through its On-Site Consultation Program.


OSHA celebrates two decades of partnership with Holder Construction

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is marking two decades of collaboration with Holder Construction Group LLC, a partnership that has significantly enhanced worker safety and health since its...


Department of Labor recovers $594K for Florida construction contractor's denied overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $594,313 in back wages and damages for 419 workers following a federal investigation into a Leesburg-based employer's failure to properly compensate employees for overtime work.


The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the Green Bay Area Public School District in Wisconsin, focusing on potential violations of Title VI and disability discrimination laws.


Education department announces steps against fraud in student aid programs

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new measures to ensure that federal student aid funds are used properly.


AIA supports FAA funding for NAS modernization

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has expressed support for the fiscal year 2026 budget released by the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration.


Doctor convicted for defrauding $1.7M PPP loan amid Covid-19

On May 29, 2025, Dr. Reginald Eburuche of Southfield was convicted by a federal jury of bank fraud.


CBP arrests man with active felony warrant at Champlain border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain border crossing have arrested Gurdev Singh, a 42-year-old Indian citizen, who was wanted in Indiana on charges of child solicitation for sexual intercourse.


USDA announces $1 billion aid for livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the release of Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments, designed to assist livestock producers affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024.


USDA invests $200M in forestry strategy under Trump's executive order

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a $200 million investment to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy.


USDA increases funding for state meat inspection programs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an increase in funding to support state meat and poultry inspection programs.


CBP introduces new Ready Lanes at Calexico West Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have announced the introduction of passenger vehicle Ready Lanes at the Calexico West Port of Entry.


USDA invests $21M in Mexican facility for screwworm eradication

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced an update on the collaborative efforts between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS).


U.S. secures expanded dairy market access with Costa Rica

Under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, American dairy producers have gained increased market access in Costa Rica.


USDA announces new presidential appointments across key agencies

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a new series of presidential appointments for significant roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Laredo CBP arrests man wanted in Minnesota for alleged rape

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted in Minnesota on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged rape.