News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


TIC data reveals foreign holdings of U.S. securities increase by $284.7B in February 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for February 2025, indicating an overall net TIC inflow of $284.7 billion.


Treasury sanctions top leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against four members of the Mexican cartel, La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), recognized for its involvement in trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States,...


Secretary Bessent discusses US-Jordan economic ties with Prime Minister Hassan

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent had a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Jordan, Dr. Jafar Hassan, in Washington.


Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses trade and defense with Spain's Minister Cuerpo

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent engaged in discussions with Carlos Cuerpo, Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business.


TFTC targets financial networks of al-Shabaab in Somalia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) has announced joint designations against 15 individuals involved with the terrorist group al-Shabaab in Somalia.


Secretary Bessent supports Argentina's economic reforms in Buenos Aires meeting

Today in Buenos Aires, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent engaged in discussions with Argentina's Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo.


U.S. supports Argentina's economic reforms, applauds IMF negotiations

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent of the United States met with Argentina's President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.


Ice arrests 44 in Texas during targeted enforcement operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), together with federal partners, carried out a week-long enforcement operation in Laredo, Texas, from April 6 to April 12.


ICE operation nets 206 arrests targeting criminal offenders in New York

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, apprehended 206 individuals during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in New York from April 6-12.


Former Gambian soldier convicted of torture in U.S. court following ICE probe

A former Gambian soldier has been convicted of torture charges in an unprecedented trial in the United States, which came after a thorough investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Mexican national sentenced for attempted firearms smuggling in ICE Arizona case

A Mexican national, Abel Airam Franco Garcia, was sentenced on April 7 to over three years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.


ICE detains over 1,000 workers for unauthorized employment since January

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained over 1,000 workers lacking employment authorization since January 20, as part of an intensified campaign to hold businesses accountable for employing illegal aliens.


ICE arrests illegal aliens at Vega Baja worksite in multi-agency operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the assistance of the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service, and other agencies, arrested five individuals in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, on April 10.


ICE seeks victims in Cincinnati child exploitation case

Special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have apprehended Jonathan Travis Mackey, a 46-year-old Cincinnati resident, on allegations of sexual exploitation of children and receiving child sex abuse material.


ICE arrests Guatemalan citizen after Maryland failed to honor detainer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Rene Pop-Chub, a Guatemalan national, in Hyattsville, Maryland, following his release by the Prince George's County Department of Corrections.


ICE and federal partners apprehend Honduran national for alleged sex crimes in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with partners from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, and the Virginia State Police, have apprehended a...


Salvadoran national deported from the U.S. for rape charges against a minor

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the removal of Christopher Alexis Rodriguez Flores, a 24-year-old Salvadoran national, who is wanted for rape against a minor in El Salvador.


Dominican national arrested for sex crime conviction in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in conjunction with federal partners, has apprehended a Dominican national convicted of a sex crime in Massachusetts.


ICE removes Guatemalan national wanted for gender crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully deported Leonardo Elias Chicoj Mejia, a Guatemalan national, to his home country on April 9.


ICE issues immigration detainer against arrested Mexican national in North Carolina case

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed an immigration detainer against Victor Villalba-Bustamante, a 41-year-old Mexican national, who was apprehended by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Sanford Police Department on April 9.