News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


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.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Honduran officials to discuss shared priorities

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Honduran Foreign Minister Javier Bu and Presidential Advisor Hector Zelaya to discuss ongoing cooperation between the United States and Honduras.


U.S. welcomes ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand

The United States has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which was declared in Kuala Lumpur.


Secretary Rubio thanks Malaysia for mediating Thailand-Cambodia border ceasefire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan to express appreciation for Malaysia's efforts in reducing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Kyrgyz First Deputy Prime Minister to discuss bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Kyrgyz First Deputy Prime Minister Daniiar Amangeldiev in Washington.


Secretary Rubio meets South Korean foreign minister to discuss alliance and regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington.


Tropicale Foods recalls ice cream products over undeclared milk

Tropicale Foods, based in Ontario, California, has announced a recall of certain Helados Mexico and La Michoacana products.


W.W. Industrial recalls pear slices over lead and cadmium concerns

W.W. Industrial Group, Inc., based in New York, has issued a recall for its Parashore Pear Slices in juice due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead and cadmium.


Crescencio Diaz-Diaz, 36, and Marcelo Perez-Santiz, 33, both from Mexico, have been charged in federal court for illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.


Federal jury convicts two Meridian men in cocaine trafficking conspiracy

A federal jury has convicted Fredrick Dywane Campbell, 51, and Ramonz Payne, 45, both of Meridian, Mississippi, for conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine and marijuana.