News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


U.S. and Vietnam officials initiate trade discussions following key meeting

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent met with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc in Washington.


Secretary Bessent supports House's decision on Trump’s economic strategy

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has responded to the House's recent decision to advance the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) through the budgetary process.


Scott Bessent to support Argentina's reforms in upcoming Buenos Aires visit

Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent is scheduled to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 14.


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses regional security and cooperation with Singapore's Permanent Secretary Chua

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation today with Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Albert Chua.


United States reacts to Thailand's arrest of Paul Chambers on lèse majesté charges

The arrest of U.S. citizen Paul Chambers in Thailand on charges related to lèse majesté and the Computer Crimes Act has been met with concern from the United States.


Waianae man given 14 years for meth trafficking and illegal chicken fights

A Waianae man, Edward Caspino, 47, received a 14-year prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine and running an illegal gambling business. U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright handed down the sentence in federal court and ordered Caspino...


UK man sentenced for lying to US immigration authorities in green card case

A man from the United Kingdom, residing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was sentenced in a federal court in Boston for making false statements in an immigration case.


Bergen County man gets 86 months for child pornography distribution and possession

A Bergen County man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Military assigned new mission to secure the United States southern border

The United States government has issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum detailing a military mission focused on securing the southern border.


Montgomery man sentenced to over nine years for robbing two stores

On April 10, 2025, Jalen Lamarcus Gunn, age 21, received a sentence of 111 months in federal prison for robbery and firearm charges, as declared by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


House committees address threat of Chinese Communist Party to U.S. retirement savings

On April 9th, the House Select Committee on China and the Senate Special Committee on Aging conducted a joint hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the retirement savings of...


CBP enforces tariffs and ensures economic sovereignty amid Liberation Day efforts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reaffirmed its commitment to implementing and enforcing tariffs as prescribed by the President.


CBP unveils international remote baggage screening to improve travel security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new initiative to improve the efficiency of international travel while enhancing security measures.


Iowa City man sentenced for buying firearms for drug dealer

A man from Iowa City has been sentenced to federal prison for purchasing firearms for his drug dealer.


California man indicted for $1 million fraud scheme targeting Seattle employer

A 43-year-old man from Laguna Niguel, California, has been indicted by a Seattle grand jury on six counts of wire fraud.


Trump clarifies exceptions for semiconductors under executive order on trade deficits

President Donald J. Trump has issued a memorandum clarifying exceptions under Executive Order 14257, initially enacted on April 2, 2025.


Lake George resident guilty of fraud and tax violations, faces up to 20 years

Michael E. Conner, a 56-year-old resident of Lake George, New York, has been found guilty by a jury for defrauding investors and failing to file tax returns.


Cuban man sentenced to 18 months for smuggling from Bahamas

A federal judge in Miami has sentenced Cuban national Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in an alien smuggling operation.


Kansas man sentenced for $1.2 million fraud in rewards program

A Kansas man, Barry Cummings, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding an energy management company's incentive rewards program, resulting in a $1.2 million financial loss to the company.


Essex County man sentenced for stealing federal benefits intended for girlfriend's disabled son

An Essex County man has been sentenced to a total of 46 months in prison for stealing federal benefits intended for the disabled child of his missing former girlfriend and for violating supervised release.