News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Treasury announces new senior appointments to key departmental roles

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced new senior appointments at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


U.S economy shows renewed growth in second quarter as labor market stabilizes

Recent economic data indicate that U.S. growth picked up in the second quarter of 2025, recovering from a slower first quarter.


Treasury updates borrowing projections for second half of 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released updated estimates for its privately-held net marketable borrowing for the upcoming quarters.


Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reviews market stability and recommends updates on debt management

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has reported to the Secretary of the Treasury on recent developments in financial markets and provided recommendations regarding U.S. debt management.


Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian UAV procurement network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions against five entities and one individual in Iran, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.


Secretary Noem meets with Argentinian leaders on security cooperation and visa waiver talks

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she met with President Javier Milei, Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein, and Minister of National Security Patricia Bullrich.


ICE arrests Mexican national wanted for rape after multi-agency operation in Pennsylvania

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia, along with Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia, IRS Philadelphia, and ATF Philadelphia, arrested Silvestre Herrera-Vasquez in Malvern on...


Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested on charges linked to illegal gambling operation

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was arrested on July 30 along with five others, including an alleged high-ranking member of an Israeli organized crime group.


ICE Newark arrests four noncitizen sex offenders during Operation Apex Predator

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark, in cooperation with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark, arrested four individuals present in the United States without legal status who have...


U.S. Border Patrol arrests alleged Tren de Aragua gang member in Michigan

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Venezuelan national identified as a member of the Tren de Aragua gang during a traffic stop in Shelby Township, Michigan, on Wednesday.


ICE removes Honduran fugitive wanted for femicide after multiple illegal entries

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia has removed Olvin Mauricio Martinez Coto, a Honduran national wanted in his home country for aggravated femicide, attempted homicide, and forcible...


ICE arrests Salvadoran national released from Montgomery County despite detainer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia, along with Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia and the IRS in Philadelphia, arrested Oscar Adalberto Penate, a 56-year-old citizen of El...


Interior withdraws policies restricting development in Alaska petroleum reserve

The Department of the Interior has announced that it is rescinding three policy documents related to special area management within Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.


Interior Department marks five years since Great American Outdoors Act with free entry day

The Department of the Interior will mark the fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by waiving entrance fees at all fee-collecting sites it manages, including national parks, on August 4.


Interior Department ends preferential treatment for wind energy projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a series of new policy measures aimed at changing how wind energy projects are treated on federal lands and waters.


ICE arrests Jamaican national working as Maine police officer for unlawful firearm attempt

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican national, in Biddeford, Maine, on July 25 after he attempted to unlawfully purchase a firearm.


Woman charged after assault on ICE agents during transfer operation in Washington, D.C

A woman from Washington, D.C. has been arrested following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the city.


ICE arrests over 200 child sex offenders in Houston area

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of 214 illegal aliens in the Houston area over the past six months for immigration offenses, specifically targeting those charged or convicted of sex offenses involving minors.


U.S. congratulates Vanuatu on National Day and reaffirms commitment after earthquake

The United States has recognized Vanuatu’s National Day, with official congratulations extended to the people of the Pacific nation.


U.S. sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes for human rights abuses

The United States has imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing serious human rights abuses.