Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire


Aerospace Industries Association urges House to pass Small Business Innovation Act

Eric Fanning of the Aerospace Industries Association has called for immediate passage of a bill reauthorizing a key small business innovation program. The association highlights how this measure would support technology development in aerospace and defense.


Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to meet Chinese Vice Premier in Paris

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent will meet with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris on March 15-16. The talks aim to advance U.S.-China trade and economic dialogue. No further details about the agenda have been released.


National Association of Realtors responds to executive order on affordable home construction

The National Association of Realtors has voiced support for President Trump's recent executive order targeting regulatory barriers in affordable home construction. The group says streamlining regulations could help address America's ongoing housing supply challenges.


Katie Gorka visits Massachusetts school to promote civic education through History Rocks! event

Katie Gorka from the U.S. Department of Education visited Mystic Valley Regional Charter School as part of a national tour promoting civic education ahead of America's 250th birthday. The History Rocks! event engaged hundreds of students in interactive activities about American history.


U.S. Department of Education finds Title IX violations in Jefferson County Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education found Jefferson County Public Schools violated Title IX by allowing male students into female spaces and sports teams. Officials have given the district ten days to address these issues or face enforcement action.


Lidl US recalls Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to undeclared hazelnuts

Lidl US has recalled its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to undeclared hazelnuts that could pose risks for those with allergies. No illnesses have been reported so far. Customers are urged not to consume the product and may return it for a full refund.


Three defendants indicted for firearms trafficking between Georgia and Maryland/DC area

Three individuals have been indicted on charges related to firearms trafficking from Georgia to Maryland/D.C., according to federal authorities. The case involves allegations of straw purchasing dozens of guns later linked to crimes out-of-state. Officials stress ongoing efforts against gun trafficking networks.


Chief Michael W. Banks reports major drug seizure and gang member arrest on March 16

Chief Michael W. Banks detailed several border enforcement actions on March 16, including a major methamphetamine seizure during a traffic stop involving multiple agencies and the arrest of a previously deported gang member at a Texas checkpoint.


Brazilian national pleads guilty to conspiracy in driver’s license fraud scheme

Gabriel Nascimento De Andrade has pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to fraudulently obtain driver’s licenses for illegal aliens across multiple states. Authorities allege that more than 1,000 applications were made as part of this scheme involving fake documents and cross-state travel.


Texas Department of Transportation urges road safety for pedestrians and cyclists

The Texas Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to be more cautious as spring increases pedestrian and cyclist activity statewide. Recent data shows rising numbers of crashes involving vulnerable road users. The agency's new campaign offers safety tips for all travelers.


Portland man indicted for online threats against official and minor

A Portland man has been indicted for allegedly making violent threats online against an elected official and a minor. Authorities say Travis William Juhr faces up to five years in prison if convicted.


Rehoboth man charged with sexual exploitation of four minors, federal authorities say

A Rehoboth man has been arrested on charges of sexually exploiting four minors after authorities discovered illicit material on his phone during a border search at Logan Airport. Federal officials say Christopher Mota faces serious penalties if convicted.


US Department of Labor cites bakery for repeat safety violations after worker injury

The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Alpha Baking Co. Inc. for repeated safety violations after an employee was injured on the job in September 2025.


Former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy sentenced to over five years for extortion scheme

Michael David Coberg, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, received over five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to participating in extortion schemes involving cryptocurrency fraudster Adam Iza. The case underscores concerns about abuse of law enforcement power.


Authorities seek victims of gift card fraud scheme for potential restitution

Federal authorities are asking victims of a nationwide Apple gift card scam to come forward for possible restitution. The scheme targeted people across the U.S., stealing millions through various types of fraud between October 2023 and September 2025.


U.S. Attorney’s Office honors law enforcement partners for outstanding investigative work

The U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized law enforcement partners across northern Ohio at its annual awards ceremony on March 16. Agencies were honored for outstanding investigations into crimes such as child exploitation and drug trafficking throughout 2025.


ICE requests Utah authorities not release accused in sexual assault case

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has asked Utah officials not to release Conrrado Ahuexoteco Atrisco, who is charged with sexually assaulting a minor. DHS says his previous immigration case was marked as a non-enforcement priority in 2022.


ICE announces arrests of criminal illegal aliens charged with violent sex crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced new arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of violent sex crimes across several states. The agency says these actions are part of ongoing efforts to protect public safety.


Interior Department announces $889 million for Western water infrastructure projects

The Department of the Interior has announced nearly $900 million in funding for Western U.S. water projects under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The funds target upgrades in California's Central Valley as well as key improvements across five other states.


ICE removes Ethiopian paramilitary member designated as terrorist to Ethiopia

ICE announced it has removed Solomon Bogale, an alleged member of Ethiopia's Fano group designated as a terrorist organization by its government. Officials say Bogale was denied immigration benefits after evidence linked him to calls for violence against ethnic Tigrayans.