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News from August 2025


Donald J. Trump criticizes Schumer and praises GOP leaders in August Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social on August 2, 2025.


Fultonville man indicted for deadly Schenectady arson that killed four

Edward Leon, a 53-year-old resident of Fultonville, New York, has been indicted on charges related to a fatal arson that occurred in 2013.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social in early August 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages to his Truth Social account on August 1 and August 2, 2025.


Hidalgo CBP officers intercept over $1 million in cocaine at border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry seized over $1 million worth of cocaine during an enforcement action on July 26.


ICE arrests multiple individuals convicted of violent crimes over weekend

Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals described as violent criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of child sexual abuse, rape, drug trafficking, and other serious offenses.


Violent crime drops in U.S. cities as DHS cites ICE enforcement efforts

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has highlighted findings from a recent report by the Council on Criminal Justice, which indicate a decrease in certain violent crimes across 30 U.S. cities during the first half of 2025 compared to...


Treasury secretary highlights new White House report guiding U.S. crypto policy

At the White House on July 30, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered remarks at the launch of a new report from the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.


U.S. Treasury announces details of upcoming quarterly refunding totaling $125 Billion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will offer $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund about $89.8 billion in maturing notes and bonds on August 15, 2025.


Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reviews debt management strategy amid rising receipts

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) met in a closed session at the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 29, 2025, to discuss recent fiscal developments and provide recommendations on government debt management for the upcoming...


U.S. Treasury sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes, a justice on Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF).


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.