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Tipoffs: President Trump & Federal Agencies Newsletter for 2025-11-21 ( 30 items )  
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on the U.S. Signing an Agreement With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Regarding Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on the U.S. Signing an Agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Regarding Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued a statement following the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signing an agreement through an exchange of letters ensuring that Saudi Arabia recognizes U.S. Federal M more PR

America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2025, on the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address: * * * Today, our Nation marks the 162nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the brief yet immortal speech through which President Abraham Lincoln transformed a battlefield of sacrifice into a hallowed testament to our enduring principles and the nation built to defend them. In honoring that day of solemn dedication, we reflect on what it means to be a country more PR

DHS announces Final Rule to advance the Biometric Entry/Exit Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * DHS announces Final Rule to advance the Biometric Entry/Exit Program * WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the publication of the Notice of Final Rule titled "Collection of Biometric Data from Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure from the United States." This milestone regulation advances DHS's efforts to implement a comprehensive  more PR

Employee of a Federal Official Charged With Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement CAMDEN, N.J. - A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official, Acting  more PR

Energy Department Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency and Unleash American Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Energy Department Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency and Unleash American Energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an organizational realignment designed to strengthen DOE's ability to execute President Trump's bold agenda to restore American energy dominance. This realignment reflects the Administration's priorities of expanding American  more PR

EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding available for water systems, with an additional $550 million available to states. Interested entities can apply for this funding through a rolling ap more PR

EPA Approves $78 Million WIFIA Loan to the City of Joliet, Illinois, to Help Transition City's Drinking Water Supply (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves $78 Million WIFIA Loan to the City of Joliet, Illinois, to Help Transition City's Drinking Water Supply * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved an $87 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help the City of Joliet, Illinois, transition its drinking water supply from ground water to water from Lake Michigan. EPA's WIFIA program  more PR

EPA Delivers an Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, Including in Region 4, for 300 Environmental Wins Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers an Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, Including in Region 4, for 300 Environmental Wins Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * ATLANTA, Georgia (Nov. 20, 2025) - On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved in the last 100 days, including 10 in  more PR

Golden Age of Travel Starts with You: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Civility Campaign Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Civility Campaign Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season * Campaign will help inspire return to civility and address record surge in unruly passengers disrupting travel for millions of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today launched a new civility campai more PR

Homeland Security Task Force Operation Results in the Arrest of More than 150 Illegal Aliens at Tren de Aragua Nightclub in San Antonio (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force Operation Results in the Arrest of More than 150 Illegal Aliens at Tren de Aragua Nightclub in San Antonio * Law enforcement seized cocaine, three firearms, and approximately $35,000 in cash WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the success of a massive operation in San Antonio, Texas, conducted by the Homeland Security Task F more PR

ICE Deports MS-13 Terrorist Gang Leader Wanted for Murder in El Salvador (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Deports MS-13 Terrorist Gang Leader Wanted for Murder in El Salvador * Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, the days of the world's criminals gaming the system to remain in our country are over WASHINGTON Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston deported a criminal illegal El Salvadoran MS-13 terrorist gang leader and wanted murderer from the United States on November 3 more PR

Interior Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance * Secretary Signs Order to Unleash American Offshore Energy WASHINGTON The Department of the Interior today announced a Secretary's Order titled " Unleashing American Offshore Energy," directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to take the necessary steps, in accordance with federal law,  more PR

Jovanovic's First EXIM Board Action: Critical Minerals Expansion in Pennsylvania with Department of War (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Jovanovic's First EXIM Board Action: Critical Minerals Expansion in Pennsylvania with Department of War * Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a direct loan to Pennsylvania based 6K Additive LLC for an expansion project in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania that will support over 50 new American jobs. The $27 million fin more PR

Jovanovic's First EXIM Board Action: Critical Minerals Expansion in Pennsylvania with Department of War (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Jovanovic's First EXIM Board Action: Critical Minerals Expansion in Pennsylvania with Department of War * Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has approved a direct loan to Pennsylvania based 6K Additive LLC for an expansion project in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania that will support over 50 new American jobs. The $27 million financing includes the construction of f more PR

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Congressional Disapproval of BLM Rule on Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision, Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment": The resolution was introduced by a Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 130, more PR

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Congressional Disapproval of BLM Rule on Coastal Plain Oil & Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". The resolution was introduced by Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 131, which would disapprove a  more PR

President Trump Issues Executive Order on Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * MODIFYING THE SCOPE OF TARIFFS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 more PR

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer statement on September jobs report (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Chavez-DeRemer statement on September jobs report * WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued the following statement regarding the September 2025 Employment Situation Report: "Driven by impressive gains in private sector payrolls, our economy added 119,000 jobs in September - more than doubling expectations. We should've had this positive report seven weeks ago, but more PR

State Dept.: Joint Statement on 4th Meeting of Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for Peace Agreement Between Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Nov. 20, 2025, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Qatar, Togo and the African Union Commission: * * * Joint Statement on the Fourth Meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democr more PR

Treasury Moves to Prevent Abuse of Refundable Tax Credit Benefits by Illegal Aliens (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Treasury Moves to Prevent Abuse of Refundable Tax Credit Benefits by Illegal Aliens The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that it will issue regulations concerning the treatment of certain refundable individual income tax credits under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Treasury will issue a forthcoming notice o more PR

Treasury Tightens Sanctions on Iran's Oil Network Supporting Its Military (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Treasury Tightens Sanctions on Iran's Oil Network Supporting its Military Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning a network of front companies and shipping facilitators that bankroll the Iranian armed forces by selling crude oil. Following its defeat in the 12-Day War with Israel, Iran's military has increasingly come  more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing America's Transit Bus Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing America's Transit Bus Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today invested $2 billion in 165 transit projects in 45 states and Washington, D.C. The funds will deliver 2,400 buses built with American parts and labora proud example of President Trump's America First agenda.  more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Design for First-of-its-Kind Advanced Female Crash Test Dummy (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Design for First-of-its-Kind Advanced Female Crash Test Dummy * THOR-05F demonstrates Administration's commitment to protecting women, reinforces stance on two sexes WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled the design details for the first-of-its-kind advanced female crash test dummy - known as the  more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Warns Pennsylvania: $75 Million is on the Line if State Doesn't Revoke Illegally Issued Licenses from Dangerous Foreign Drivers (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Warns Pennsylvania: $75 Million is on the Line if State Doesn't Revoke Illegally Issued Licenses from Dangerous Foreign Drivers * The Department's nationwide audit exposed that Pennsylvania has issued licenses to ineligible and unqualified foreign drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the F more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Warns Pennsylvania: $75 Million is on the Line If State Doesn't Revoke Illegally Issued Licenses From Dangerous Foreign Drivers (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Warns Pennsylvania: $75 Million is on the Line if State Doesn't Revoke Illegally Issued Licenses from Dangerous Foreign Drivers The Department's nationwide audit exposed that Pennsylvania has issued licenses to ineligible and unqualified foreign drivers * U.S. Transportation Secretary more PR

TSA officers in Boston extremely thankful for $10,000 bonus from DHS Secretary Noem (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * TSA officers in Boston extremely thankful for $10,000 bonus from DHS Secretary Noem * BOSTON - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are deeply thankful after receiving $10,000 bonus checks from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a visit to BOS. Secretary Noem distributed more PR

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford Announce $10,000 Award for Employees Who Kept U.S. Skies Safe During Democrats' Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford Announce $10,000 Award for Employees Who Kept U.S. Skies Safe During Democrats' Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive a $10,000 awar more PR

USDA Issues Guidance to Protect Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Issues Guidance to Protect Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace * (Washington, D.C., November 20, 2025) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced new guidance (PDF, 236 KB) surrounding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) commitment to protecting faith and religious expression and accommodation rights in the federal workplace. "From the very beginning, Ame more PR

USTR, Commerce, SBA, Governments of Canada, Mexico Convene 4th U.S.-Mexico-Canada Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise Dialogue in Phoenix (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration and Governments of Canada and Mexico convene the 4th United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Dialogue in Phoenix PHOENIX -- Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Western Hemisphere Daniel Watson, Mexico's General Director of Produ more PR

VA provides Veterans relief from Biden-era backlogged medical bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA provides Veterans relief from Biden-era backlogged medical bills * VA provides Veterans relief from Biden-era backlogged medical bills WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will relieve Veterans of more than $272 million in potential medical bills that accrued after the Biden Administration stopped certain copayment claims processing and collections in early more PR