News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Industry leaders back Trump nominee Bryan Bedford for FAA administrator role

Earlier this year, President Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Transportation Secretary clears backlog of infrastructure projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the clearance of 529 infrastructure grants, totaling over $2.9 billion, as part of efforts to address a backlog of more than 3,200 projects from the previous administration.


Federal report criticizes California high-speed rail project management

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has released a report by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) indicating that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is not meeting the terms of its federal grant awards.


Treasury targets Los Chapitos faction over fentanyl trafficking ties

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken decisive action against Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel involved in fentanyl trafficking.


Uzbek national removed from U.S., wanted for fraud back home

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Philadelphia has removed Giyosiddin Ergashev, a citizen of Uzbekistan wanted for fraud in his home country.


ICE conducts worksite enforcement at Wyoming Valley Pallets Inc., four arrested

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations Scranton, in collaboration with Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia, FBI Scranton, IRS-Criminal Investigations Scranton, the U.S. Marshals Service Scranton,...


Salvadoran gang member arrested by ICE in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has apprehended a 24-year-old Salvadoran national, identified as William Alberto Villalobos-Melendez, in Brockton, Massachusetts.


ICE leads effort returning illegal aliens with criminal convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a Department of Homeland Security operation to return 122 individuals to the People's Republic of China on June 3.


ICE arrests convicted sex offender illegally present in US

On June 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo arrested Ho Kai Tam, a twice-convicted Chinese national who is also a registered sex offender, for being illegally present in the United States...


Ice director condemns attacks on officers during LA riots

On June 6, a confrontation in Los Angeles involved federal ICE and law enforcement officers being attacked by rioters.


Rubio discusses South China Sea issues with Philippine counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo in Washington, D.C. The discussion focused on reinforcing the U.S.-Philippines Alliance's role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific...


Landau meets with UAE minister to discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh at the Department of State.


U.S. Labor Deputy Secretary advocates America First agenda at international conference

U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling is set to participate in the 113th International Labor Conference in Geneva this week.


Labor Department announces webinars on prevailing wage requirements for federal contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Wage and Hour Division will conduct webinars on prevailing wage requirements in 2025.


TUNACONS spokesperson on Ecuador’s top fishing firm: They 'promote responsible practices in its supply chain'

A representative from TUNACONS said that NIRSA has achieved global certifications, actively participates in fisheries improvement projects, and promotes responsible sourcing, positioning it as a leading sustainable fishing company in the Americas.


OPINION: Eminent threat: Federal power line plan endangers Eastern New Mexico farms and ranches

Eastern New Mexico is in the crosshairs of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). That means livelihoods of many family farms and ranches are in danger.


Texas law enforcement announces results from Operation Soteria Shield

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas, in collaboration with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and FBI Dallas’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force, announced the conclusion of Operation...


Pennsylvania woman sentenced for role in multi-state fraud scheme

An accountant and adjunct business instructor from Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in a fraud and money laundering scheme.


Lawrence man pleads guilty to money laundering and drug charges

A man from Lawrence has admitted to his role in money laundering and cocaine-related conspiracies.


Senator Ernst names Northwood Foods as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Northwood Foods of Worth County as her Small Business of the Week.