News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Former priest sentenced for passport fraud; stripped of citizenship

Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez, a former priest and convicted child molester, has been sentenced to one year for passport fraud following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Mexican nationals face drug trafficking charges in Arizona

Two Mexican nationals, Jose Bibiano Cabrera-Cabrera and Jesus Humberto Limon-Lopez, have been taken into U.S. custody in Arizona as part of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Oakland woman pleads guilty to string of California bank robberies

Yasmin Charisse Millett, 22, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of bank robbery, according to Acting United States Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Illinois man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Marcus Fair, a 28-year-old from Dolton, Illinois, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.


Ecuadorian national sentenced for false US citizenship claim

Luis Mauafrewiny Aviles Matias, also known as Leiver Artur Ponce Leon and Juan Perez Chavez, has pleaded guilty to making a false claim of United States citizenship. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. sentenced the 57-year-old Ecuadorian...


iRobot faces closure after FTC opposition to Amazon deal

A U.S. robotic vacuum manufacturer is facing financial difficulties, with its stock declining following the announcement that it may soon go out of business.


Former detective charged with child exploitation faces federal indictment

A federal grand jury has indicted Ryan Christopher Hall, a former detective with the Harford County Sheriff's Office, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material.


MedPAC provides Congress with recommendations amid ongoing Medicare cuts

Congress is facing criticism after failing to prevent a 2.8 percent cut to Medicare, marking the fifth consecutive year of such reductions.


Federal agencies launch review into Columbia University's handling of anti-Semitic incidents

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a comprehensive review of Columbia University's federal contracts and grants.


Secretary McMahon outlines plans for major changes at the Department of Education

When Linda McMahon took office as Secretary of Education, she embraced the responsibility for overseeing the U.S. Department of Education and supporting over 100 million American children and college students.


USDA approves disaster food assistance program for storm-hit Kentucky

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of food assistance for individuals in Kentucky affected by recent severe weather events.


Agriculture Secretary Rollins assesses fire and hurricane damage in North Carolina

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Western North Carolina to assess the damage caused by recent natural disasters.


Department of Education criticizes Maine's Title IX compliance

Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a statement regarding Maine's adherence to Title IX requirements.


Commerce Secretary outlines changes for broadband expansion

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, has announced a comprehensive review of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.


ICE arrests 11 unauthorized workers in Louisiana worksite enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a significant worksite enforcement operation at the Port of Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 13.


U.S. Department of Education begins phased return to in-person work

Today, the U.S. Department of Education resumed in-person work for over 70% of its workforce.


U.S. Department of Education launches portal for reporting discrimination in schools

Today, the U.S. Department of Education introduced a new online platform, EndDEI.


Department of Education releases FAQs on racial preferencing guidance

The U.S. Department of Education has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to its February 14 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL).


Federal probe launched into allegations against Tumwater School District over Title IX violations

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into the Tumwater School District (TSD) in Washington state.


U.S. Department of Education appoints key figures to advance Trump’s educational vision

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new group of political appointees to aid in advancing President Trump's educational objectives, which emphasize parental empowerment and enhanced accountability within American education.