News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


National Association of Realtors supports Congressional hearing on health plans

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is showing support for the efforts of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions by endorsing their hearing titled "A Healthy Workforce: Expanding Access and Affordability in...


New Orleans man sentenced to 70 months for firearm possession as a felon

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has confirmed that Julius Augillard, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to seventy months in prison.


Iowa honors officers for exceptional victim service during Crime Victims' Rights Week

The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to April 12, 2025.


Maryland man pleads guilty to armed commercial robberies in three counties

Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., a 45-year-old resident of Waldorf, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to charges related to armed commercial robberies and using a firearm in relation to a violent crime.


Lowell man admits guilt in mail carrier robbery case

A Lowell man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Concord for his role in aiding and abetting the robbery of a mail carrier.


The Department of Energy removes barriers for liquefied natural gas exporters

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the elimination of regulatory hurdles affecting U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.


ICE arrests Guatemalan sex offender in Virginia with federal assistance

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in collaboration with several federal law enforcement agencies, arrested a Guatemalan national and convicted sex offender, Ander Cortez-Mendez, in Falls Church, Virginia, on April 2.


Heritage Foundation supports Trump's executive order on election integrity

President Trump has issued an executive order directing federal resources to assist states in ensuring fair and honest elections.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Adam Lovinger Sees ‘Deep State’ Abuses with Security Clearances

Adam Lovinger has built a career at the nexus of law and national security. He spent over a decade in the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment and served on the National Security Council in 2017.


ACLU challenges Trump's Supreme Court request over Alien Enemies Act

The Trump administration has approached the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) that prevents it from deporting immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act.


Federal review targets California's use of USDA funding over transgender law concerns

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has issued a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, stating a review of federal funding allocated to California for research and education.


USDA Secretary plans international trips to boost agricultural exports amid trade deficit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced a plan to visit six international markets over the next six months to expand and diversify markets for American agricultural exports.


FAA allows private aircraft owners to protect personal information

As dictated by the recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a move to enable private aircraft owners to safeguard their personal information.


U.S. boosts offshore energy production under Trump administration's initiatives

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the United States Department of the Interior, directed by Secretary Doug Burgum, is facilitating significant growth in offshore oil and gas production.


Former Cleveland council member gets 28 months for fraud conspiracy

Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland City Council member, has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge J. Philip Calabrese handed down the sentence following Jones' guilty plea to charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud...


Father and son arrested for defrauding sports park bondholders of $280 million

Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced charges against two executives, Randy Miller and Chad Miller, accusing them of defrauding investors.


Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession after arrest at Reinhardt University

Joshua Timothy Rex has admitted in court to unlawfully possessing firearms, despite being a convicted felon.


President Trump addresses foreign policy with 'Peace through Strength

After four years of foreign policy challenges, President Donald J. Trump and his administration claim to have made significant progress in enhancing safety and security both domestically and internationally.


Millbourne officials plead guilty to election fraud in attempt to sway 2021 mayoral vote

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that three officials from Millbourne, Pennsylvania, entered guilty pleas to election fraud charges.


Sioux City man sentenced to over 12 years for meth distribution

A man from Sioux City, Iowa, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.