News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Mexican national charged for fabricating kidnapping hoax involving ICE

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that charges have been filed against Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon.


CBP arrests career criminal and ten others in Sacramento operation

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested 11 illegal aliens during an operation in Sacramento, California.


Philadelphia CBP intercepts illegal psilocybin shipment bound for Spain

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia seized a shipment of psilocybin mushroom products intended for Spain.


Judge orders release of detainee amid controversy over gender identity

Biden-appointed U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio has ordered the release of Odalis Jhonatan Martinez-Velasquez, a male illegal alien from Mexico.


Philadelphia CBP intercepts nearly 73 pounds of ketamine bound for South Florida

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have seized nearly 73 pounds of ketamine, a dangerous anesthetic drug, that was being shipped from Europe to South Florida.


Cbpofficials seize drugs worth over $886K at Hidalgo Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas have intercepted narcotics valued at over $886,000.


ICE announces arrest of dangerous criminals as part of public safety efforts

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made significant arrests to remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from the United States.


FBI captures suspect linked to Prairieland attack on ICE agents

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, a suspect wanted for his involvement in an attack on federal officers at the Prairieland Detention Center.


Martin Capital CEO on foreign trade: 'Reciprocity has to be the standard'

Rod Martin, CEO of Martin Capital, expressed his views on the China Desk podcast regarding the economic strategies employed by nations such as China.


DOGE cancels 141 wasteful contracts worth up to $5.1B

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced via the social media platform X that federal agencies have terminated 141 contracts, which had a potential value of up to $5.1 billion.


DOGE: 33 more weather radio sites upgraded to wireless

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on X that the National Weather Service has upgraded 33 additional weather radio sites to wireless, generating monthly cost savings and completing networking kit production for all...


Rep. Pfluger: China's dominance in battery supply chain market is a 'national security-level concern'

August Pfluger, a congressman representing Texas' 11th District, expressed concerns on a podcast about the United States' reliance on China for battery and critical mineral supply chains.


Texas Tribune reporter: AG Paxton has 'grown increasingly reliant on pricey private lawyers to argue cases'

Zach Despart, an investigative reporter for The Texas Tribune, has highlighted that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton increasingly relies on private attorneys, some with political connections, to handle significant legal cases for the state.


Weekend Interview: Senator James Lankford on Solving Hard Problems and a Hopeful Middle East

America’s role on the global stage has come under scrutiny in recent years, with divides over foreign aid, military alliances, and the future of diplomacy.


Georgia man convicted for role in multi-million dollar romance scam

A Georgia man has been convicted in a multi-million dollar romance scam that targeted women across social media platforms, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Presidential message marks National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On July 28, 2025, the White House released a presidential message commemorating National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.


Colorado Springs pair charged with supplying fatal dose of fentanyl to minor

Two residents of Colorado Springs, Eugene Edwards, 57, and Destiny Benjamin, 30, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in the death of a 15-year-old girl.


Ten indicted on racketeering charges involving Cambria County Prison contraband scheme

Ten people from Pennsylvania and Arizona have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on racketeering charges connected to activities inside Cambria County Prison.


Q Link Wireless settles criminal charges over fraudulent claims involving federal Lifeline Program

Q Link Wireless LLC and its owner, Issa Asad, based in Dania Beach, Florida, have agreed to pay more than $110 million to settle criminal charges and civil allegations related to the submission of false claims to the Federal Communications...


Donald J. Trump shares multiple 'President Trump News Community' posts on July 28

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates from the "President Trump News Community" on July 28, 2025.