News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Klobuchar criticizes GOP after ruling shifts SNAP costs onto states

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has issued a statement in response to a recent ruling by the Parliamentarian concerning food assistance programs.


Elkton man receives 30-year sentence for production of child sexual abuse material

A Maryland man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander delivered the sentence to Mark Rice, 38, of Elkton, Maryland.


Franklin man pleads guilty to threatening US senator

A Franklin resident, Brian Landry, 69, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for making a threat against a United States Senator.


Senators demand answers from Trump administration on minority business program changes

Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, and their Democratic colleagues have expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions regarding minority business support programs.


Small business confidence rises slightly amid ongoing economic challenges

The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q2 2025 Small Business Index shows a slight increase to 65.2 from 62.3 in the previous quarter, indicating some optimism among small businesses regarding their health and cash flow.


Farm Bureau supports suspension of labor rule affecting farmworkers

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed approval following the Department of Labor's decision to suspend a rule known as the Farmworker Protection Act.


Farm Bureau President calls for changes in immigration enforcement on farms

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has voiced concerns about the renewed focus on immigration enforcement on farms and ranches.


Api supports proposed lease sale in gulf

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announcement regarding a Proposed Notice of Sale for Lease Sale 262 in the Gulf of America.


Face Rock Creamery recalls garlic cheddar curds over listeria concerns

Face Rock Creamery, based in Bandon, Oregon, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


The White House highlights proposed no tax on tips policy for tipped workers

The White House recently posted on X about President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes the elimination of taxes on tips for American workers.


Army identifies casualty in Kuwait during Operation Inherent Resolve

The Department of Defense has reported the death of a soldier involved in Operation Inherent Resolve.


President nominates officers for top naval roles

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a series of nominations for key positions within the Navy.


Department of State issues global caution for U.S. travelers amid Israel-Iran conflict

On June 22, 2025, the Department of State released a Worldwide Caution Security Alert urging U.S. citizens overseas to be more vigilant.


Education department opens grant applications for history seminars celebrating America's 250th birthday

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for a new American History and Civics (AHC) Seminars discretionary grant program, coinciding with America's 250th birthday celebration.


CBP seizes over 500 pounds of cocaine from vessel in Puerto Rico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the seizure of 518 pounds of cocaine from an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Guatemalan national, previously deported after a 2014 drug trafficking conviction, has been sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States.


West Haven man charged with federal child exploitation offenses

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O’Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the FBI, announced the arrest of Carlos Inesti from West Haven on federal charges related to...


Serial hacker charged with causing $25 million in damages

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office, Christopher G. Raia, has announced charges against Kai West, also known as "IntelBroker" and...


Supreme Court allows DHS to deport criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant legal development regarding the deportation of criminal illegal aliens.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into United States

A Mexican national residing in New Bedford has admitted to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.