News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Single-family construction grows; uncertainty looms over multifamily sector

A recent report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that single-family construction experienced growth across all geographic regions at the end of 2024.


Agriculture Secretary enforces rules limiting food stamps to citizens and legal residents

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken steps to ensure that food stamp benefits are limited to U.S. citizens and legal residents.


A Roanoke Rapids man, Shelvy Travon Edwards, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Congressional vote looms on controversial IRS broker rule

Congress is expected to vote on a resolution to revoke the IRS's December broker rule, which requires software and infrastructure providers to identify users, collect personal information, and report it to the government without a warrant.


Dominican national receives 14-year sentence for cocaine possession

A Dominican national residing in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Mauro Esparza-Gutierrez, a 39-year-old Mexican citizen, has pled guilty to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.


Nigerian man faces US charges after extradition for computer intrusion scheme

A Nigerian national, Matthew A. Akande, has been extradited to the United States from Mexico to face charges related to computer intrusion and theft.


President extends greetings for Ramadan emphasizing peace and religious liberty

Today, a message was released to extend greetings for the holy month of Ramadan.


Timothy Courchaine appointed interim US attorney for Arizona

Timothy Courchaine has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the District of Arizona.


California man sentenced for $1.2 million forged money order scheme

A Lancaster, California resident has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud scheme involving over $1.2 million in forged money orders.


Nigerian man faces charges for defrauding pandemic relief programs

A Nigerian man has been charged with defrauding the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Program and the Paycheck Protection Program, according to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham.


Las Vegas man sentenced to 26 years for robberies and assault

A Las Vegas resident with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for his involvement in two armed robberies and the assault of a federal officer.


Michael J. Heyman appointed interim U.S attorney for Alaska

Michael J. Heyman has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.


Apple announces return of 'Friday Night Baseball' for 2025 season

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced the return of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+ for the 2025 regular season.


Vermont man sentenced for attempted online enticement of minor

Gabriel Charron, a 53-year-old resident of Milton, Vermont, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release.


TSMC announces $100 billion investment in US semiconductor manufacturing

Secretary Lutnick recently addressed the significant investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in the United States.


Lisa G. Johnston named acting US attorney for Southern District of West Virginia

Lisa G. Johnston has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia.


Former CPA admits to stealing over $800K from bank

Kenneth Gould, a former Certified Public Accountant from Clovis, has admitted to committing bank larceny by embezzling over $800,000 from a financial institution.


Kern County man sentenced for role in meth trafficking conspiracy

Mark Garcia, a 25-year-old resident of Lamont, California, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.


Harrisburg woman sentenced for health care fraud totaling over $3 million

Ester N. Mbaya, a 43-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for health care fraud and bank fraud.