News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


ICE removes Jamaican national wanted for murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Philadelphia executed the removal of Jeovann Anthony Forde, a Jamaican citizen, back to Jamaica on March 27.


Tucson man sentenced for firearms trafficking after multiagency investigation

A Tucson resident, Julian Canastillo, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for smuggling firearms and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


ICE Boston deports Brazilian fugitive charged with murder and theft

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston has deported Lenaria Aparecida Pereira Sandoval, a Brazilian fugitive, convicted in Brazil on charges of aggravated first-degree murder, desecration of a corpse, and theft of a motor vehicle.


FAA receives suggestions to improve airman medical process

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is poised to review feedback from aviation stakeholders regarding enhancements to the airman medical process.


USDA Secretary Rollins meets with ND officials, announces disaster aid for farmers

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside prominent North Dakota political figures, embarked on a visit to the state, engaging directly with local agriculture leaders.


Grant awarded for I-95 bridge replacement marks infrastructure progress in South Carolina

Apr 23 2025 U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has awarded a $175 million grant for infrastructure development in South Carolina, marking significant progress in addressing the country's infrastructure backlog.


Federal threatens funds over illegal NYC toll, Duffy addresses Hochul

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has outlined potential actions the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) may take if New York Governor Kathy Hochul continues to enforce what has been described as an illegal toll on motorists.


CAAT initiative: Texas A&M to lead aviation technology center

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz announced that Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) has been chosen to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT).


National Work Zone Awareness Week stresses driver alertness to protect highway workers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has emphasized the importance of safety in work zones as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) marks National Work Zone Awareness Week. “Safety is my top priority,” he stated, supporting the...


Interior's new policy to increase offshore oil production in Gulf of Mexico

In a recent announcement that could significantly impact American energy production, the Department of the Interior has introduced a policy aimed at increasing offshore oil output in the Gulf of Mexico.


Department of the Interior expedites energy project permitting amid National Energy Emergency

In response to President Donald J. Trump’s National Energy Emergency declaration, the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced new emergency permitting procedures aimed at speeding up the development of domestic energy resources and critical...


Secretary of the Interior: 'It is unreasonable to continue listing the gray wolf' as an Endangered Species

Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, said that the Department supports H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025, asserting that it is "unreasonable to continue listing the gray wolf" as an endangered species.


Watchdog groups urge probe into D.C. Attorney General's contracting practices

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb is facing scrutiny from several watchdog groups who have requested a congressional investigation into his contracting practices.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Peter Pomerantsev War of Words and Will on Ukraine, Propaganda, and Putin’s Psychology

The war in Ukraine has become a proving ground not only for military strength but for the power of propaganda, disinformation, and psychological manipulation.


Justice Dept. announces millions in cuts to 'wasteful' grants

Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, announced that the Department of Justice has initiated efforts to eliminate millions of dollars in what she described as "wasteful" grant spending.


Iranian national detained after illegally crossing into U.S. from Canada

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Michigan, aided by local residents, detained an Iranian citizen on Sunday for illegally entering the United States from Canada.


Bangladesh citizen arrested in Buffalo for undisclosed murder charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo arrested a citizen of Bangladesh at the Peace Bridge border crossing.


Federal jury convicts Minneapolis felon on firearms and machinegun charges

A federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, has reached a guilty verdict in the trial of Clenest Demon Wells, Jr., as confirmed by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Lincoln jury convicts two men on multiple drug charges

Two men from Lincoln, Nebraska have been found guilty on drug-related charges.


Maryland man indicted for support to Cameroon separatists, facing 15-year sentence

A federal grand jury in Baltimore has indicted Eric Tano Tataw, a 38-year-old Cameroonian national from Gaithersburg, Maryland.