News from May 2025

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
A recent investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in Kentucky affected by recent severe weather events may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced a new requirement for states to share records related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with the federal government.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons commented on a new trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is set to visit the United Kingdom from May 12 to 14, following President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a new trade agreement in principle with the UK.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has expressed approval for the Department of Labor's decision to pause enforcement of the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a significant trade agreement, aiming to enhance market access and strengthen national security.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a 'Dear Colleague Letter' to higher education institutions, emphasizing their responsibilities under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated a Title IX investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a review of recent incidents of anti-Semitic violence at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliates.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance to chief state school officers regarding the Unsafe School Choice Option provision under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965...

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism issued a statement today regarding recent events at Columbia University.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) regarding foreign funding disclosures.

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title IX investigation into Western Carolina University (WCU).

By Federal Newswire | May 12, 2025
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its support for President Trump's nomination of David Barker as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

By Federal Newswire | May 11, 2025
Officials from the United States and Brazil gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the 9th Disarmament and Nonproliferation Dialogue.

By Federal Newswire | May 11, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the seasonal reopening of the Port of Chief Mountain in Montana, scheduled for May 15 at 9 a.m. The port will operate under different hours depending on the date: from May 15 to May 31, it...

By Federal Newswire | May 11, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Springfield, Illinois, to address the impact of sanctuary policies in the state and nationwide.

By Federal Newswire | May 11, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of REAL ID enforcement measures at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints across the country.

By Federal Newswire | May 11, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists have intercepted a significant quantity of prohibited fruit at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.