News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Puerto Rican couple indicted on charges of alleged marriage fraud

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted Shokir Kurbonovich Khalilov from Uzbekistan and Keily Maisonet-Ortiz from San Juan on charges of marriage fraud.


FBI offers $50K reward for information on Elpidio Reyna

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a $50,000 reward from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for information leading to the arrest of Elpidio Reyna.


CBP arrests Sudanese citizen with active warrant at Peace Bridge crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, New York, have arrested a Sudanese citizen who is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States.


Interior expands mental health support for federal firefighters

Today, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced an expansion in mental health support for federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers.


CBP launches new mobile app for border entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a new mobile application, CBP Link, aimed at travelers entering the United States.


Agreements signed between JERA and U.S. firms boost American LNG export industry

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright have announced the finalization of four 20-year agreements between JERA Co., Inc. and several U.S. LNG producers.


CBP officers seize 78 pounds of marijuana at Buffalo border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo's Peace Bridge border crossing recently discovered a significant quantity of marijuana in a rental truck.


Trump revokes Biden's policy affecting Snake River dams

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressed support for President Donald J. Trump's decision to revoke a memorandum from the Biden administration.


National Park Service adopts new exclusions to streamline environmental reviews

The National Park Service has announced the adoption of 33 categorical exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act.


DHS captures escapees from detention facility; search continues for two fugitives

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the capture of two out of four criminal illegal aliens who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility on June 12, 2025.


DHS strengthens US supply chains through Arctic ICE pact

Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently engaged in discussions with Canadian and Finnish counterparts during a two-day summit for the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact).


DHS addresses media reports on ICE operations in Los Angeles

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a statement addressing media reports that it claims are unfairly demonizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.


CBP intercepts $6.7 million meth shipment at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas intercepted a shipment containing alleged methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $6,740,100.


Border Patrol rescues swimmer from Rio Grande near National Butterfly Center

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the McAllen Station conducted a rescue operation on June 6, saving an individual from potential drowning in the Rio Grande near the National Butterfly Center.


Task force targets cockfighting linked to crime network

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A joint operation led by the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force targeted an illegal animal fighting event in Blount County, Alabama on June 14.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into US after prior deportation

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Boston has resulted in the indictment of Edwin Antonio Sanchez-Lara, a 34-year-old Dominican national residing unlawfully in Brockton.


New Jersey man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI).


Mexican detainee dies in ICE custody; investigation ongoing

Jesus Molina-Veya, a 45-year-old Mexican citizen detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), died at Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus on June 7.


Treasury Secretary supports Senate's new tax relief bill

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has expressed support for the Senate's introduction of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.


Secretary Bessent discusses economic initiatives before House Ways and Means Committee

Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Neal, and members of the committee, Secretary Scott Bessent expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak before the House Ways and Means Committee.