News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Muskogee man pleads guilty to meth possession with intent to distribute

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Dewayne Tyree Miller, also known as Dejuan Tyree Miller, a 28-year-old resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine...


Senate rejects bill barring transgender students from school sports

The Senate has voted against a bill that sought to amend civil rights legislation by excluding transgender students from nondiscrimination protections.


Gardena man sentenced for assaulting USPS worker during mail delivery dispute

A Gardena resident has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for assaulting a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee.


Trump advances tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports

President Donald J. Trump is moving forward with the implementation of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.


Small business optimism rises across key U.S. industries despite challenges

The NFIB Research Center has published its quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey, focusing on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.


Camden County man sentenced for Bucks County warehouse arson

A Camden County man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in orchestrating the arson of a Bucks County warehouse.


Lafayette man and daughters face indictment over alleged federal food program fraud

A federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana, has indicted a Lafayette man and his two daughters on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.


ITIF criticizes Trump administration's tariff decision on Canada and Mexico

Following President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has expressed concerns over potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy and trade relations.


Michael DiGiacomo has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York, effective February 28, 2025.


Carrizo Springs arrest highlights efforts against illegal border entry

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents recently apprehended three individuals near Carrizo Springs, Texas, as they attempted to enter the United States illegally.


Scranton man receives prison sentence for wire fraud involving pandemic relief funds

James G. Miller, Jr., a 53-year-old resident of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for wire fraud.


Honduran national sentenced to ten months for illegal reentry

Luis Daniel Mejia-Gomez, a 41-year-old Honduran national, has been sentenced to ten months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.


State governments push for stronger consumer data protection laws

The digital age has ushered in a complex landscape where consumer data is routinely tracked and sold, often without the full consent or awareness of the individuals involved.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Josue Ramon Ayala-Najarro, a 31-year-old citizen of Honduras.


Rollins outlines agriculture aid plans at Commodity Classic

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed attendees at the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, where she outlined plans for distributing economic and disaster relief funds approved by Congress last year.


Microsoft unveils Dragon Copilot: a new voice AI assistant for healthcare

Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant designed to enhance clinical workflows in healthcare.


Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

Leondus Whittenburg, a 42-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine.


Boston man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution while awaiting murder trial

A Boston man has admitted guilt in a federal court to distributing fentanyl.


House Republicans consider new limits on corporate SALT deductions

House Republicans are considering implementing new limits on corporate state and local tax (C-SALT) deductions as part of a broader reconciliation bill that seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts and introduce other spending changes.


Clay County man admits guilty plea over firearm possession as convicted felon

Toby Harris, a 46-year-old resident of Clay County, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.