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Dominican national deported by ICE Boston after facing multiple charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston has deported a Dominican national, Alixon Romero-Roa, who faced charges of drug trafficking and larceny in Massachusetts.


ICE arrests previously deported MS-13 gang member

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested Nelson Vladimir Amaya-Benitez, a 26-year-old Salvadoran national, in Gaithersburg on May 12.


ICE arrests 19 during joint operation targeting illegal activities in Utah

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Washington City Police Department, executed a search warrant on May 14 in Washington City, Utah.


Former soldier indicted for alleged involvement in child pornography offenses

A federal grand jury has indicted Seth Herrera, a 35-year-old former U.S. Army soldier from El Paso, Texas, on charges related to child pornography offenses.


ICE arrests UK citizen in New York for undisclosed criminal record

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested a British national, Orlando Duncan Da Silva Bain, in Niagara Falls, New York.


ICE acting director supports US attorney's actions on obstruction cases

ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons has expressed his support for the actions of Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley in her efforts to address obstruction of federal law enforcement officers.


Sinaloa cartel leaders face unprecedented narco-terrorism charges

An indictment unsealed on May 13 has marked a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking.


Norway signs Artemis Accords with US at ceremony in Oslo

Norway has become the 55th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a group committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration.


Rubio emphasizes US-Israel ties and regional security concerns in call with Netanyahu

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


U.S. congratulates Timor-Leste on its 23rd independence anniversary

On May 20, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Timor-Leste on its 23rd Restoration of Independence Day.


US sanctions Chinese entities over support for Iran’s missile program

The United States has announced sanctions against entities and individuals primarily based in China and Hong Kong for their involvement in supporting Iran's ballistic missile program.


U.S. and Japan discuss strengthening alliance for Indo-Pacific stability

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro to discuss enhancing U.S.-Japan relations.


US sanctions target Hizballah finance operations in Lebanon and Iran

The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of senior Hizballah officials and financial facilitators.


Labor Department allocates $1M for storm recovery jobs in West Virginia

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $1 million in grant funding to aid West Virginia residents impacted by severe storms in February 2025.


US Department of Labor cites Georgia manufacturer for safety violations

A recent inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, did not implement necessary hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.


Education department boosts charter school funding by $60M

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced an increase in funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP) by $60 million for fiscal year 2025, bringing the total budget to $500 million.


U.S. officials advocate for SNAP work requirements in New York Times opinion piece

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott...


USDA issues guidelines for safe summer cookouts

As summer approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued guidelines to ensure safe food handling during outdoor cookouts.


U.S.-U.K. agricultural ties discussed by Secretary Rollins during London visit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has completed the second day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom.


Tech Hubs program receives additional funding; new competition announced

The Tech Hubs program, initiated by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, has allocated over $541 million in funding through grants.