News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Dominican man sentenced for aiding illegal border crossing in New York

Luis Davis German Soriano, a 32-year-old from the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to time served—approximately 15 months—by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo for transporting illegal aliens.


Erin Cameron sentenced to 132 months for drug trafficking and firearms charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Erin Cameron, a 33-year-old Buffalo resident, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania reported that a 34-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Fraidi Perez-Bartolon, was indicted for illegally reentering the United States after previous removal.


Lexington man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A resident of Lexington, Nebraska, Roberto Ceja, Jr., 33, was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher in Omaha for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Federal authorities emphasize child abuse prevention amid ongoing prosecutions

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has emphasized its commitment to prosecuting cases involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of children during Child Abuse Prevention Month.


CBP officers seize over $1 million in methamphetamine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine with a street value of over $1,000,000.


Secretary Noem reopens VOICE office, focuses on victims of immigration-related crimes

While mainstream media narratives focus on the MS-13 gang member, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem emphasizes her support for victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.


CBP reports lowest southwest border crossings in history for March 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has disclosed its operational statistics for March 2025, reflecting significant changes in border control and enforcement.


Border Patrol rescues hikers stranded in Arizona desert over the weekend

Over the weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted two separate rescue operations in southern Arizona, assisting U.S. citizens stranded in remote desert regions.


Laredo CBP officers detain fugitive with alleged child molestation warrant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a United States citizen on April 12, who was wanted on a felony warrant for alleged molestation of a minor.


CBP officers in El Paso seize drugs concealed in traveler’s body

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a woman attempting to smuggle drugs at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso on April 13.


CBP officers seize over 100 pounds of methamphetamine at Ysleta port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Ysleta international crossing in El Paso seized 119.3 pounds of methamphetamine on April 11.


DHS addresses reports on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, emphasizing policy enforcement

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) addressed recent controversies regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, following media reports that have been deemed misleading by the department.


U.S. Border Patrol intercepts record methamphetamine haul on Interstate 215

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector intercepted a large haul of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside a semitruck's fuel tanks.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Luke de Pulford on Leading the Global Charge Against China’s Authoritarian Reach

As tensions between the United States and China escalate, most recently over tariffs, but also over issues of human rights, forced labor, national security, and global trade, a growing coalition of lawmakers and activists is pushing back against the Chinese Communist Party. The coalition includes Luke de Pulford, founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), a cross-party initiative launched in 2020 that now spans legislatures across the democratic world.


Arkansas governor pushes for SNAP reform to improve health outcomes

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins expressed support for Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who submitted a waiver to the USDA.


Michael McMahon sentenced for acting as illegal agent for China’s Operation Fox Hunt

Earlier today, Michael McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison in federal court in Brooklyn.


Berkeley County woman admits to wire fraud over COVID-19 funds

Beverly Ashbaugh, a 51-year-old resident of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to committing wire fraud related to COVID-19 funding.


Felon faces indictment for firearm discharge near school zone in Utah

A previously convicted felon has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, for gun charges after an alleged incident involving an AR-15 style rifle near a school.


USDA cancels initiative, shifts funds to farmer-centric programs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC).