News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


China's strategy amid US-China trade tensions

The Trump administration has twice increased tariffs on Chinese imports by 10%, citing China's role in supplying fentanyl precursors to the U.S. In response, Beijing has imposed export controls on critical minerals, levied tariffs on U.S....


California man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Metro East

A California man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl into the Metro East area.


Fourth guilty plea in Maryland pawn shop firearm burglary case

Tyjuan McNeal, aged 27, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court concerning the December 2023 burglary involving the theft of 34 firearms from a Maryland pawn shop.


Council Bluffs man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution

A man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for methamphetamine-related charges.


Theodore Miller pleads guilty to wire fraud involving real estate investment scams

Theodore Miller, known as the "Wolf of West Virginia," has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in Charleston.


Customs director charged with fraudulently obtaining disaster aid

A federal criminal complaint has been unsealed against Serina Baker-Hill, the Director of United States Customs and Border Protection’s Center for Excellence and Expertise over Automotive and Aerospace Engineering.


Bloomer man receives eight-year sentence for transporting child pornography

Paul Clement, a 41-year-old resident of Bloomer, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for the transportation of child pornography.


Federal grand jury returns multiple indictments in Wisconsin

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned several indictments, as announced by authorities in Madison.


San Francisco man indicted for conspiracy to burn competitor tow trucks

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Vicente Badillo on a charge of conspiracy to commit arson related to an alleged scheme targeting tow trucks in the San Francisco Bay Area.


San Francisco man receives nine-year sentence for child pornography possession

Cristian Eduardo Mattus Piccardo, a 52-year-old resident of San Francisco, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse materials. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued the sentence, which includes an...


David Metcalf named interim US attorney for Eastern District of Pennsylvania

David Metcalf has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.


Memphis man receives over eight-year sentence for machine gun possession

A federal judge has sentenced Actavious Ellis, a 31-year-old resident of Memphis, to 87 months in federal prison for possessing a machine gun.


Heritage Foundation proposes new U.S.-Israel strategic partnership framework

The Heritage Foundation has released a new special report titled “U.S.–Israel Strategy: From Special Relationship to Strategic Partnership, 2029–2047.” This publication comes as the current ten-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the...


Three face charges for attempting FEMA fraud after California wildfires

Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking federal disaster relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, according to an announcement from the Justice Department.


Doctors challenge removal of patient safety research due to new federal policy

Doctors from Harvard Medical School have expressed their concerns over the removal of their research articles from the Patient Safety Network (PSNet), a federal website.


Tolleson man convicted for transporting illegal aliens near US-Mexico border

Nathan Isaiah Solano, a 23-year-old resident of Tolleson, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges related to the illegal transportation of aliens.


Former church volunteer admits to possessing child pornography

A former church youth ministry volunteer from Rolla, Missouri has admitted to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.


Detroit men indicted on drug distribution and weapon possession charges

Seven men from Detroit have been indicted on charges related to drug distribution, illegal possession of weapons, and money laundering.


Alvin man sentenced to 25 years for possession and distribution of CSAM

A resident of Alvin, Texas, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the distribution and possession of child sexual assault material. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing of Robert Earl Cochran Jr., who pleaded...


FTC issues refunds over deceptive ads by Career Step targeting servicemembers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers and their spouses, who were misled by Career Step's deceptive advertising practices.