News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Postal employee from Houma sentenced to probation for destruction of mail

A former postal worker from Houma, Louisiana, was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to destruction of mail.


Donald J. Trump posts community news and trivia on Truth Social and Twitter/X

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 4, 2025 via Truth Social and Twitter/X, sharing community news links and asking followers about his initial career ambitions after college.


FinCEN warns banks about risks of virtual currency kiosk scams

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued a notice urging financial institutions to increase vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to convertible...


Woman receives over six years for drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and meth

Angela Michelle Tanner, a 55-year-old resident of Tavares, Florida, has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison for her role in drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies.


Albertsons recalls select tuna salad items over listeria concerns in four states

Albertsons Companies has announced a voluntary recall of select items containing tuna salad supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods at Albertsons, Randalls, and Tom Thumb stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.


Hillside Orchard Farms recalls fruit breads and fritters over undeclared egg allergen

Hillside Orchard Farms has issued a recall of its 23oz Fruit Breads and 7.5oz Fritters due to the presence of undeclared egg, which could pose a risk for individuals with egg allergies.


ICE arrests multiple individuals convicted of violent crimes against children

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens, with convictions including child rape, sexual abuse, assault, armed robbery, and human trafficking.


Ice arrests egyptian fugitive featured on "America’s Most Wanted" for violent crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Yehia Elham Badawi, a 48-year-old Egyptian national with a criminal record that includes robbery, aggravated assault, and several violent felonies.


Criminal case proceeds against Colombian national accused of child rape in New York

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released new details about Nicol Alexandra Contreras-Suarez, a Colombian national who is accused of serious crimes including the rape of a minor and stalking in New York City.


Migrant crossings at Darien Gap fall by nearly 100 percent since August 2023

Migrant crossings at the Darien Gap have sharply decreased, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol disrupts smuggling attempts and seizes drugs worth over $3 million

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector carried out several enforcement actions this week, disrupting human and narcotic smuggling attempts and providing emergency medical assistance.


Homeland Security details crackdown on human trafficking rings on World Day Against Trafficking

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new actions targeting criminal human trafficking organizations.


CBP seizes hundreds of firearms headed southbound from Houston/Galveston port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Houston/Galveston have reported ongoing seizures of firearms being smuggled southbound through the seaport.


Trump administration ends duty-free exemption for low-value imports

President Trump has signed an Executive Order that suspends the duty-free de minimis tariff exemption for low-value shipments from all countries.


CBP invites retired Border Patrol agents from 2020–2024 to apply for reemployment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it is offering reemployment opportunities to former U.S. Border Patrol agents who retired between July 2020 and July 2024.


CBP celebrates anniversary with new commissioner appointment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marked the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Customs Service, recognized as the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the United States.


Border Patrol seizes over $2 million in cocaine at Texas checkpoint

U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Javier Vega Jr. checkpoint near Kingsville, Texas, seized more than 72 pounds of cocaine valued at over $2.3 million on July 26.


CISA launches free automated anti-malware tool Thorium for rapid threat response

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced Thorium, a new automated anti-malware platform designed to help cyber defenders quickly assess and respond to malware threats.


Secretary Noem meets with Chilean officials on security cooperation

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Chilean leaders in Santiago to discuss joint efforts to address illegal immigration and crime.


Negative net migration expected for U.S. for first time in five decades

The United States could see negative net migration in 2025, a shift not recorded in at least 50 years, according to reporting from CNN.