News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reconstruction fund with Ukrainian economy minister

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.


Mexican national sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine hidden in cabbages

A Mexican national, Jose Angel Ibarra-Rojas, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his involvement in a significant methamphetamine smuggling operation.


DHS initiative reveals exploitation risks for unaccompanied minors

In recent years, the United States has experienced a significant increase in the number of unaccompanied alien children crossing its southern border.


ICE arrests 25 during Texas construction site operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supported by the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Marshals Service, conducted a worksite enforcement operation on June 4, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals at construction sites in...


Three arrested in Texas during child sexual abuse materials investigation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Houston, in collaboration with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, executed a search warrant...


Scott Bessent emphasizes US-Switzerland ties at American Swiss Foundation event

Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the American Swiss Foundation, emphasizing the longstanding relationship between the United States and Switzerland.


Romanian national sentenced for ATM skimming scheme across Northeast

An illegally present Romanian national has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for defrauding hundreds of banking customers.


New Mexico man indicted for multiple charges following ICE investigation

A New Mexico man, Jaime Renteria-Fernandez, is in federal custody after being indicted by a federal grand jury in El Paso in 2021.


U.S. Treasury sanctions six nationals over cocaine trafficking network

On June 5, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals.


ICE releases annual report on trends among international students

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released its 2024 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) annual report, providing insights into the foreign student population in the United States.


Colorado man sentenced to prison for fentanyl distribution

A Colorado man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Texas woman sentenced for role in smuggling stash house case

An El Paso, Texas woman, Valerie Perez, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her involvement in a hostage-taking conspiracy.


ICE deports 142 criminal aliens from Houston area to Mexico

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported 142 criminal aliens from the Houston area to Mexico over the past two weeks.


ICE uncovers stash house in Texas leading to arrests

A stash house in Mercedes, Texas, was discovered on June 2 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to the arrest of 16 individuals residing illegally in the United States.


ICE arrests suspected Al-Qaeda member wanted by Tajikistan

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Russian national born in Tajikistan, who is wanted internationally.


Maryland man sentenced for visa fraud after ICE investigation

An investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Maryland, with the assistance of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has resulted in the sentencing of Douglas Anthony Eze...


VA health app surpasses 3 million downloads milestone

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that its Health and Benefits mobile application has surpassed 3 million downloads since its inception in 2021.


U.S. congratulates Sweden on National Day, highlights strong bilateral ties

The United States has extended its congratulations to Sweden on the occasion of its National Day.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Indian delegation to discuss strategic partnership

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in discussions with an Indian parliamentary delegation in Washington.


U.S. sanctions six individuals for cocaine trafficking from South America

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals for their involvement in trafficking large quantities of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.