News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Three men from Snohomish County indicted for drug trafficking and gun crimes

Three men from Snohomish County are in federal detention pending trial after being indicted for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Trump takes action to secure nation's electric grid

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at bolstering the reliability and security of the United States electric grid.


Washington man faces indictment on child sex trafficking and forced labor charges

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Washington has indicted Jonathan Michael Atkinson, 34, on 11 criminal counts involving severe offenses such as sex trafficking of children, production and attempted production of child pornography,...


Headline: Donald Trump updates health, praises SCOTUS ruling, and discusses ties with South Korea

Former President Donald J. Trump shared recent updates via Truth Social, indicating a scheduled physical examination, remarking on a favorable Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential authority, and elaborating on discussions with South Korea's...


Secretary Bessent discusses key policies and challenges in interview with Tucker Carlson

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Secretary Scott Bessent discussed several key policy issues impacting the United States under President Trump's administration.


Treasury Department announces new senior appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the leadership of Secretary Scott Bessent, announced the appointment of key figures to senior positions.


ICE deports Costa Rican wanted for drug trafficking back to the home country

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently deported Josseth Santos-Fonseca, a 30-year-old Costa Rican national, back to Costa Rica.


ATR President: Senate budget plan 'is a huge step towards providing tax relief' for Americans

Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), said that the Senate has taken a significant step toward enacting President Trump's agenda of permanent, pro-growth tax cuts by releasing its budget resolution.


DOGE cancels 63 contracts with a total ceiling value of $124M

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 63 contracts deemed "wasteful," with a total ceiling value of $124 million.


DOGE announces cancellation of approximately $4M in USIP contracts

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of approximately $4 million in contracts through the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).


DOGE announces cancellation of $25M in 'wasteful' DEI grants

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of $25 million in grants deemed 'wasteful,' with an expected $15 million in new savings.


DOGE reveals $4.3B of COVID-era funds remain unused

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that approximately $4.3 billion in COVID-era funds remain unused and dormant as of March 28.


Laredo Port of Entry prepares for Holy Week traffic surge with facilitation measures

As Holy Week approaches, the Laredo Port of Entry is preparing for a significant rise in international traveler traffic through the South Texas border, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations.


Agriculture Secretary takes steps to bolster forest safety and timber production

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced new reforms aimed at protecting national forests and boosting domestic timber production.


USDA and HHS collaborate on new health initiative at Virginia school

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins held their first Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) event at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia.


ICE removes Honduran murder fugitive from the United States

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the removal of Ruben Alonso Urbina Martinez, a 39-year-old Honduran citizen, who was deported from the United States on April 2.


Jamaican man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking in Virginia

After a thorough investigation carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Virginia State Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jamaican national Kirkville Virgo has been sentenced to...


ICE operation in New York leads to 133 illegal alien arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, has announced the arrest of 133 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation in New York.


Irish national charged in home repair fraud across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

An Irish national, John O’Brien, residing illegally in the United States, has been detained following criminal wire fraud and conspiracy charges.


Authorities arrest 16 in large illegal gambling operation in Houston

Several residents of the Houston area were arrested on April 2, facing charges of conspiracy, operating illegal game rooms, bribery, and money laundering.