News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


White House targets international cartels with new executive order

The White House has issued an executive order to designate certain international cartels and organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists.


Trump administration officials emphasize renewed American strength across TV networks

This morning, members of the Trump Administration appeared on various television networks to convey a message of renewed American strength.


ICE deports criminal alien convicted of manslaughter back to Mexico

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Orbelin Benitez-Carbajal, a 49-year-old criminal alien convicted of manslaughter, back to Mexico on March 17.


Donald J. Trump shares golf victory and political views on Truth Social

On March 16th, Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on his Truth Social account discussing his recent golf championship win and expressing political opinions about U.S. immigration policies under President Joe Biden's administration.


Tom Cole comments on Senate approval of appropriations act

Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued a statement following the Senate's passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.


ICE deports Guatemalan man wanted for rape

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Chicago has deported Cecilio Lopez Vasquez, a 40-year-old Guatemalan national, back to Guatemala on March 17.


Donald J. Trump announces General Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine

Former President Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social posts highlight key developments including the appointment of General Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine and SpaceX's mission updates.


Trump signs proclamation invoking Alien Enemies Act against Tren De Aragua

President Donald J. Trump has enacted a Proclamation under the Alien Enemies Act, addressing what he described as an invasion by the Foreign Terrorist Organization Tren De Aragua (TDA).


CFTC withdraws advisory on swap execution facility registration requirement

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the withdrawal of CFTC Letter No. 21-19, which is related to the Swap Execution Facility (SEF) registration requirement.


Lawsuit challenges Trump's expected use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Democracy Forward, and the ACLU of the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.


Treasury Secretary meets with Saudi Finance Minister on regional security

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in discussions with Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan.


Navy reservist charged with bribery over military ID card scheme

A U.S. Navy Reservist from New York, Raymond Andres Zumba, has been indicted for bribery of a public official.


Know2Protect educates Honduran students on online safety at Tegucigalpa school

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Tegucigalpa, together with the ICE HSI Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit and Operation Underground Railroad, conducted a Know2Protect iGuardian presentation...


ICE deports Canadian drug trafficker under treaty transfer program

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Christopher Anthony Frater, a 32-year-old Canadian citizen, back to Canada under the Canadian Treaty Transfer program.


ICE arrests fugitive murderer wanted for homicide after escape from Haitian prison

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Wilbert Jean-Baptiste, a 38-year-old convicted murderer wanted in Haiti following his escape from prison.


ICE arrests Mexican national convicted of manslaughter without prison time

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently apprehended Manuel Tellez, a 48-year-old Mexican national, in Dallas on March 4.


Six foreign nationals indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

Six individuals, previously deported from the United States, have been indicted for illegal reentry following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


ICE arrests criminal aliens during operation in Charlotte

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with Norfolk Southern Railroad Federal Police, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, conducted a targeted enforcement operation in...


ICE arrests Mexican national with prior criminal history

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested Daniel Mendivil Esquer, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen, in Dulzura on March 6.


ICE identifies victims during international Operation Renewed Hope III

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, conducted Operation Renewed Hope III from February 24 to March 7.