News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Ghanaian national extradited over alleged fraud scheme against elderly

On June 26, 2025, Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, known as "Dada Joe Remix," was extradited from Ghana to the United States.


Four sentenced for defrauding IRS out of nearly $8 million

Four tax preparers have been sentenced to a total of 105 months in federal prison for defrauding the IRS of nearly $8 million.


Family charged with multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud scheme

A federal grand jury in Fort Worth, Texas, has indicted four family members for allegedly conspiring to defraud the United States by filing tax returns seeking millions of dollars in false refunds.


Cuban national dies while detained by U.S. immigration authorities

Isidro Perez, a 75-year-old Cuban national, died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 26 at HCA Kendall Florida Hospital.


Iranian national indicted alongside wife following threats against ICE officers

A federal grand jury has indicted Mehrzad Asadi Eidivand, an Iranian national residing in Tempe, Arizona, and his wife Linet Vartanniavartanians, a U.S. citizen from the same city.


DHS introduces streamlined process for fining illegal immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new joint federal rule with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to streamline the process for fining illegal aliens.


Transportation Secretary announces initiatives to support U.S. truck drivers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the conditions for truck drivers across the United States.


Transportation Secretary announces audit on issuance of non-domiciled CDLs

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a nationwide audit to review state practices in issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs).


USDOT announces major updates to NEPA procedures for faster infrastructure projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced significant updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures at the Department of Transportation (USDOT).


DHS allocates $94 million for security at Jewish faith-based organizations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the allocation of $94,416,838 in grants to over 512 Jewish faith-based organizations across the United States.


DHS ends TPS for Haiti, urges lawful status pursuit

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.


House Judiciary Committee releases report on GARM's alleged censorship activities

The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report titled "Exporting Censorship: How GARM's Advertising Cartel Helped Corporations Collude with Foreign Governments to Silence American Speech."


Bureau of Prisons leaders visit facilities nationwide for direct engagement with staff

Director William K. Marshall, III, and Deputy Director Joshua J. Smith of the Bureau of Prisons have initiated a series of visits to institutions nationwide.


Deputy Director Smith outlines vision for Bureau of Prisons transformation

Deputy Director Smith has delivered his first address to the staff of the Bureau of Prisons.


CMS launches model targeting wasteful services in Original Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new model to address wasteful and inappropriate services in Original Medicare.


Officials charge 324 defendants in $14.6 billion health care fraud case

In a significant move against health care fraud, authorities have charged 324 defendants in connection with schemes involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent activities.


Medicare proposes updates for home health agencies' payment system in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on June 30, 2025, suggesting updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for home health agencies under the Home Health Prospective Payment System for calendar year 2026.


Cms alerts medicare users about potential data breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has informed Medicare beneficiaries about a data incident that may have compromised their personal information.


Interior announces funding for abandoned coal mine reclamation in fiscal year 2025

The Department of the Interior has announced the allocation of nearly $725 million for fiscal year 2025 to address abandoned coal mines across the United States.


Energy Department withdraws from Columbia River System MOU

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that the Department of Energy, in collaboration with several federal agencies, has officially withdrawn from the Columbia River System Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).