News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Dubuque man sentenced to over 12 years for drug distribution, exploitation

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug distribution crimes.


Sonoran man sentenced for effort to smuggle weapons across U.S.-Mexico border

Abel Airam Franco Garcia, a 22-year-old from Sonora, Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison by United States District Judge Steven P. Logan.


Donald J. Trump discusses coal industry and sports on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump utilized Truth Social to express his stance on energy policy, particularly advocating for the coal industry against Joe Biden's policies.


Newtown man pleads guilty to theft of nearly $3 million for day trading

Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Marc H. Silverman, along with Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reported that on April 18, 2025, Timothy...


West Virginia man indicted for unregistered firearm at Pittsburgh airport

A Morgantown, West Virginia resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of possessing an unregistered firearm.


ISIS supporter Sinmyah Amera Ceasar sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, a U.S. citizen, was sentenced to 230 months in prison by United States District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto in Brooklyn federal court.


Aerospace Industries Association expresses support for Trump's order on military sales reform

President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reforming the process for foreign military sales (FMS), drawing praise from industry leaders.


Trump discusses major spending cuts with conservatives and energy policy changes

Donald J. Trump, through a series of tweets on Truth Social, announced plans for significant budget reductions totaling up to $1 trillion and expressed support for the coal industry.


Bozeman man gets 10-year sentence for drug possession with intent to distribute

A Bozeman resident, Rene Montenegro-Virrey, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for drug-related offenses.


New Haven man sentenced for drug distribution and supervised release violation

A New Haven man, Zaquawn Arrington, also known as "Dreads," was sentenced to 14 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden.


New reciprocal tariffs set after China's trade retaliation

The President of the United States has announced a series of amendments to the Reciprocal Tariff Rates as part of an ongoing response to trade practices affecting the nation's goods trade deficits.


Lutnick unveils participants for 2025 SelectUSA summit in Maryland

Today, Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, revealed the lineup of global business leaders and U.S. Governors who will be part of the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit.


Orange County man sentenced for kidnapping attorney in Beaumont, Texas

An Orange, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a kidnapping incident, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Thailand expatriate pleads guilty to threatening U.S. senator

An American citizen residing in Thailand has admitted to making threats against U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and his staff.


Aguadilla man faces charges for child exploitation in Puerto Rico

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico indicted Leonardo Román Domenech, 39, from Aguadilla, for child exploitation.


Donald Trump emphasizes security and economic growth in Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump shared multiple posts on his Truth Social platform, highlighting his stance on national security, economic priorities, and corporate incentives in the United States.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Felice Friedson on War, Journalism, and the Fragile Realities of the Middle East

Far from the action, debates in the West over the Israel-Hamas war are fierce. For journalists who must report on the ground, one challenge is to report the facts while avoiding personal views. Felice Friedson is managing to provide context for her reporting that has so far been acceptable to both sides.


NHTSA launches campaign against distracted driving during awareness month

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new campaign aimed at educating drivers on the perils of distracted driving.


CBP apprehends 98 wanted individuals at Chicago airports since October 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago airports have apprehended 98 individuals wanted on outstanding warrants since October 1, 2024.


Invasive beetle discovered at Port Huron railyard amid wood pallets

One invasive beetle, known for its wood-boring nature, was detected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists on March 17 at a railyard in Port Huron, Michigan.