News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Mexican national loses US citizenship due to naturalization fraud

A Mexican national, Felix Aguilar-Matias, has been sentenced to three months in prison and had his U.S. citizenship revoked for naturalization fraud.


Stockton man sentenced for exploiting minors through social media

Elmer Yusay Ngo, a 29-year-old resident of Stockton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for child exploitation.


Tulsa men sentenced for armed dispensary robbery

U.S. District Judge John D. Russell has sentenced two men in connection with a robbery at a marijuana dispensary in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


Jamestown man charged with making threats against federal agents

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Matthew White, a 43-year-old resident of Jamestown, NY.


D.C. man indicted for illegal firearm possession following arrest

Ronald Aiken, a 48-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge.


Senate committee to hold nominations hearing for commerce department positions

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is set to lead a nominations hearing for several Department of Commerce nominees.


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.


Two men indicted for distributing 900 pounds of methamphetamine

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Joel Casas-Santiago, 46, and Guillermo Mercado-Chaparro, 44, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


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.