A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) visas for Haitians before their expiration date. As of now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may officially end work authorization for all Haitian TPS recipients on February 3, 2026.

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The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee this week approved the FY2026 agriculture appropriations bill by a 9-7, party-line vote.

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The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to temporarily pause the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela (CHNV) parole program.

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The House on Thursday passed its budget reconciliation bill in a 215-214, party-line vote. The bill now heads to the Senate.

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Three key House committees advanced portions of their reconciliation bill this week after marathon markups, inching the chamber closer to passage of the final tax and spending bill.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it plans to extend compliance deadlines for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), establish a federal exemption framework, and conduct outreach initiatives, especially in rural and small communities.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week announced it would end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghans on July 14.

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USDA announces new AMS administrator

On May 16, 2025, in USDA, by David Elrod

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that Erin Morris will succeed Bruce Summers as administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

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