News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Trump shares new posts on Truth Social amid ongoing political discussions

Donald J. Trump recently took to his Truth Social account to share several updates and remarks about U.S. immigration policy and other matters.


Civil society groups highlight gaps in digital services act risk assessment reports

The DSA Civil Society Coordination Group, along with the Recommender Systems Taskforce and People vs Big Tech, has released an initial analysis of Risk Assessment Reports from major platforms under Article 42 of the Digital Services Act (DSA).


Kurt Alme appointed interim U.S. attorney for District of Montana

Kurt G. Alme has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.


Dracut man sentenced for fraud involving online sales of cosmetics

A Dracut resident, Nick Ashtar-Zadeh, has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme involving the online sale of cosmetics. U.S. District Court Judge Julia E. Kobick sentenced Ashtar-Zadeh to six months in...


Justice Department files suit against two LA-based tax preparers

The Justice Department has initiated legal action against two individuals accused of preparing fraudulent federal tax returns.


Airman charged with murder at Ellsworth Air Force Base

An airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has been charged with Second Degree Murder in connection to the death of a missing woman.


CCIA outlines priorities in response to federal request on AI policy

In response to a request for information from the National Science Foundation on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) submitted comments regarding artificial intelligence...


Arkansas man sentenced to 40 years for federal child exploitation charges

Jared James Dabbs, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison following a conviction on charges related to child exploitation.


Baltimore man sentenced for role in Maryland unemployment insurance fraud

A Baltimore man, Devante Smith, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in an unemployment insurance fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin delivered the...


Fresno man receives over 12-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Antonio Sorondo Jr., a 52-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison.


Iowa woman sentenced for illegal firearm possession shared with felon husband

An Iowa woman, Sarah Kay Johnson, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a sawed-off shotgun and sharing firearms with her husband, Ian Jon Duffy, a convicted felon.


Donald J. Trump's latest social media updates include golfing and NASA

Donald J. Trump has been active on Truth Social with posts about golfing with Scott Lombart and gratitude from NASA astronauts towards him and Elon Musk for assistance during a recent event.


California man sentenced for receiving child sexual abuse material

A Fresno, California resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material.


Former manager sentenced for embezzlement exceeding $2 million

Marcie Jean Doty, a former operations manager from Evansville, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a wire fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of over $2.5 million from her employer.


Donald J. Trump announces key appointments and economic initiatives

Former President Donald J. Trump announced significant appointments via Truth Social on March 17, 2025.


Inmates sentenced for gang-related attack at San Diego federal jail

Jonathan Barba and Abraham Gomez-Rodriguez were sentenced in a San Diego federal court for their involvement in the assault and stabbing of a fellow inmate.


John Fogarty named Chief Development Officer at America First Policy Institute

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced that John Fogarty will assume the role of Chief Development Officer, succeeding Martin Gillespie.


Memphis man receives over 18 years for trafficking minor

A Memphis man, Jeremy Talbert, known by the aliases "J-Nasty" and "Jay Nastie," has been sentenced to 220 months in prison for sex trafficking a minor.


Donald J. Trump addresses storms and criticizes Biden in recent posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social addressing recent severe weather in the U.S., thanking musician Paul Anka for a musical tribute, and criticizing President Joe Biden's use of pardons.


Federal task force formed to identify land for housing development

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has expressed support for a new initiative by the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Interior (DOI).