News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Repeat offender sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation offenses

A registered sex offender from Alvin, Texas, Robert Earl Cochran Jr., has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse materials.


ICE arrests 48 illegal aliens in New Mexico operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with several federal agencies, conducted a week-long enforcement operation resulting in the arrest of 48 individuals who were illegally present in the United States.


HHS finds Maine violates Title IX over sports gender policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School are in violation of Title IX of the Education...


Weekend Interview: Matthew Jensen on Cutting Federal Spending and America’s Economic Future

Matthew Jensen is developing important tools to help guide economic policy in Washington, DC. He is director of fiscal and regulatory analysis at the Center for American Prosperity, the economic brain trust at the America First Policy Institute. With experience in government oversight, regulatory modeling, and economic forecasting, Jensen has already played an important role in shaping the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the federal government’s fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Charlottesville man sentenced to decade-long term for child pornography

A Charlottesville man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography charges.


U.S. imposes new sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector

The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions on three entities and identified three vessels as blocked property in an effort to halt the revenue flow that supports Iran's destabilizing activities.


US targets maritime firms aiding Iranian oil trade

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting entities involved in the Iranian petroleum trade.


Marco Rubio discusses US foreign policy priorities in Fox Noticias interview

In a recent interview with Rachel Campos-Duffy of Fox Noticias, Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the current administration's strategies and priorities in the Western Hemisphere.


Rubio discusses Red Sea security concerns with Russian counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.


U.S. congratulates John Briceño on re-election as Prime Minister of Belize

The United States has extended its congratulations to the Honorable John Briceño on his re-election for a second term as Prime Minister of Belize.


Trump signs resolution against marine archaeological protection rule

President Donald Trump has signed S.J.Res.11, a joint resolution that disapproves the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule titled "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources."


Interior approves Spring Creek Mine expansion in Montana

The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana.


Interior Department announces permanent pay raise for wildland firefighters

The Department of the Interior has announced permanent pay increases for federal and tribal wildland firefighters across the United States.


OPINION: Preserving Freedom in the Face of Economic Threats from China

As the executive director of the Lincoln Business Club and a staunch advocate for economic liberty, I am acutely aware of the growing economic might of China and its implications for the United States.


Commissioner Johnson to speak at SIFMA's annual seminar in Austin

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to deliver a keynote address at the SIFMA C&L 2025 Annual Seminar during the Women’s Luncheon.


Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession

A Davenport man, Dontae Lamonte Burrage, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on March 18, 2025.


Federal grand jury indicts North County residents over child-involved drug operation

Randal Vance, along with Keir Ceballos-Rivera and Rebecca Vance, faces federal charges for allegedly involving children in the cultivation and distribution of psilocybin mushrooms.


San Francisco man charged with producing child sexual abuse materials

A federal grand jury has indicted Ricci Lee Wynne on charges related to the production of child sexual abuse materials.


Six charged with attempting $80 million government check fraud

Six individuals have been charged in a scheme to defraud the U.S. government of approximately $80 million through fraudulent check activities, as announced by federal authorities in New York.


Defense contractor executive admits guilt in $16M bribery scheme

Philip Flores, the owner and president of Intellipeak Solutions, Inc., has admitted to participating in a bribery scheme involving $16 million in government contracts.