News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


U.S. imposes new tariffs on imported cars citing national security concerns

The President of the United States has announced new tariffs on imported automobiles and certain automobile parts.


Quincy resident receives probation for social security fraud

A Quincy resident was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently claiming Social Security disability benefits.


Convicted felon receives 105-month sentence for firearm possession

Antonio Eirby, 34, has been sentenced to 105 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a felon.


Father-son duo arrested in Los Angeles on fentanyl trafficking charges

A father and son from Westside Los Angeles were apprehended on federal charges related to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm sales.


U.S files complaint over $47 million from Iranian oil sale

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian petroleum is subject to forfeiture.


Acting Chairman Pham to speak at ISDA roundtable in Tokyo

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is set to address a gathering at the ISDA Japan Member Luncheon Roundtable.


Commissioner Johnson to speak at Yale's Governing Data Symposium

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to deliver the keynote address at the Governing Data Symposium.


Caroline D. Pham to address FIA roundtable luncheon

Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is scheduled to speak at an FIA Roundtable Luncheon.


DOGE deactivates 298,000 unused government credit cards

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the deactivation of approximately 298,000 unused or unnecessary government credit cards following a five-week pilot program.


Cartel leader sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire and kidnapping conspiracies

An investigation involving multiple agencies has led to the sentencing of Noe Gonzalez-Martinez, known as Tocayo, a leader of the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN), for a series of crimes including murder-for-hire and kidnapping conspiracies.


AFPI supports Trump's decision on state control over education

Erika Donalds, Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), expressed support for former President Trump's decision to return control of education to states and local communities.


Farm Bureau welcomes USDA's reinstatement of critical NASS surveys

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has expressed approval of the USDA's decision to resume its July Cattle and County Estimates for Crops and Livestock reports.


AFPI supports H.R. 1048 DETERRENT Act for transparency in higher education

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a statement from Chris Schorr, Ph.D., Senior Policy Analyst at AFPI’s Higher Education Reform Initiative.


Father and son charged with drug trafficking and firearm sales in California

A father and son were apprehended on March 26 for their involvement in fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearms sales in Southern California.


ICE arrests Mexican national linked to 2014 vehicular homicide

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken Ramiro Guevara, a 46-year-old Mexican national, into custody on March 26 in Dallas.


Collaboration between US and Brazilian authorities dismantles human smuggling ring

Extensive collaboration between U.S. and Brazilian law enforcement led to a successful operation against a criminal organization involved in smuggling individuals from Brazil to the United States.


EPA moves to clarify WOTUS rule implementation following Supreme Court ruling

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has responded to the Environmental Protection Agency's recent announcement regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.


Florida child predator sentenced to 15 years for distributing abuse material

A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing images and videos depicting child sexual abuse.


ICE Houston removes Guatemalan fugitive wanted for impersonation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repatriated Kevin Estuardo Escobar Chanas, a 27-year-old Guatemalan fugitive, wanted for criminal impersonation in Guatemala.


Fort Eisenhower woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder

A U.S. Army spouse from Fort Eisenhower, April Evalyn Short, has pleaded guilty to the murder of her infant son.