News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Border Patrol agents seize meth worth over $3 million at Texas checkpoint

Border Patrol agents in Kingsville, Texas, made a substantial methamphetamine seizure this month at the Javier Vega Jr.


MS-13 gang member arrested in Virginia, wanted in El Salvador for criminal charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alongside law enforcement partners such as the FBI, DEA, and Virginia State Police, have arrested an illegal Salvadoran national affiliated with the MS-13 gang.


ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national for child assault in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from Boston have apprehended Cosme De Leon-Barrios, a Guatemalan national residing illegally in the United States.


Illegal reentry leads to prison sentences for two Mexican nationals

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to over four years combined in federal prison for reentering the United States illegally after previous removals.


United States extradites Tahawwur Rana to India for 2008 Mumbai attacks

The United States has extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India on April 9 to address charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.


Rubio discusses counterterrorism and trade with Pakistani Foreign Minister Dar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in diplomatic discussions with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.


US supports Uzbekistan's independence and strategic partnership

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Uzbekistan National Security Council Deputy Chairman Abdulaziz Kamilov in Washington.


Heritage Foundation supports Trump's executive order on Department of Education closure

President Trump has issued an executive order to begin the process of closing the Department of Education.


CFR report explores American perspectives on international economic policy

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has released a new report titled "American Views on Economic Leadership," which highlights the perspectives of Americans on international economic policy.


Trump's executive order aims to boost U.S. manufacturing by easing regulations

Following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at accelerating permitting and expanding access to critical resources for manufacturing, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons released a statement...


Manufacturers face challenges as new tariffs take effect

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concern over the latest tariffs announced, highlighting potential challenges for U.S. manufacturers.


U.S. Chamber endorses Randy Fine for Florida's 6th Congressional District

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsement of Randy Fine as a candidate for Florida’s Sixth Congressional District.


U.S. Chamber hosts tax reform roundtable with Reps. Harshbarger and Griffith

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion in Bristol, Tennessee.


U.S. Chamber urges House action after Senate passes budget resolution

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued a statement following the Senate's approval of a budget resolution aimed at extending the pro-growth provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).


United States, Japan, and South Korea pledge commitment to Indo-Pacific cooperation

The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea have issued a joint statement on their meeting held on April 3, 2025, in Brussels.


US and Nigeria discuss strengthening partnership in recent call

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar participated in a call to strengthen US-Nigeria relations.


Tren de Aragua gang member arrested by ICE in Bryan, Texas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, along with the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety, arrested Jesus Alberto Escalona-Mujicas, a Venezuelan national and member of the Tren de Aragua gang, in Bryan, Texas.


Rubio reaffirms U.S.-Malaysia partnership during call with Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with the Malaysian Foreign Minister, Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


Lenderking set for diplomatic visits in UAE and Bahrain to advance U.S. interests

Timothy A. Lenderking, the Senior Bureau Official for Near Eastern Affairs, is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates from April 4 to April 8.


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses partnership with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in a conversation with Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, reaffirming the solid partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic.