News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Donald J. Trump tweets about MS-13 leader arrest and Republican unity

On March 27, 2025, Donald J. Trump shared three posts on Truth Social, discussing the apprehension of an MS-13 leader, commending Congressman Scott Perry's contributions, and emphasizing the importance of Republican unity.


Dunbar resident pleads guilty to meth sales, faces up to 20 years in prison

Donald Renard Taylor, a 49-year-old resident of Dunbar, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


California man guilty of drug trafficking and money laundering in Maine, Hawaii

A California resident named Codee Houston has admitted guilt in a federal court in Bangor, Maine, on charges tied to drug trafficking and money laundering.


Indiana man sentenced in federal court for narcotics trafficking

A man from Indiana, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for his involvement in narcotics trafficking.


Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison for AR-15 robbery at Waffle House

Jermond Santa Lowery, Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after brandishing an AR-15 rifle during a robbery at a local Waffle House.


Trump's order excludes key agencies from labor-management programs

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order excluding certain U.S. government agencies and subdivisions from federal labor-management relations programs.


Las Vegas resident charged in Tesla arson attack; faces federal firearm and arson counts

A Las Vegas man appeared in federal court facing charges in connection with an arson attack on a Tesla facility.


Houston man convicted of sex trafficking in Houston and Dallas

A Houston man has been found guilty of sex trafficking and enticing minors.


Yuba City man receives 10-year sentence for meth and firearm offenses

Gabriel Quintero, a 32-year-old from Yuba City, has been sentenced to ten years in prison.


East Hartford man guilty of drug trafficking and gun charges

An East Hartford man, Warren Simpson, known as "Wodi," has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and gun possession charges in Bridgeport.


House committee passes DETERRENT Act targeting foreign influence in academia

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China addressed the passage of the DETERRENT Act, highlighting its importance in countering Chinese influence in American academic institutions.


Final Louisville defendant sentenced to 39 years in federal prison for violent crimes

The final defendant in a case involving a series of violent crimes, drug offenses, and money laundering has received a sentence of 39 years in federal prison.


Donald J. Trump expresses stance on international relations and security

Donald J. Trump conveyed his "America First" policy and outlined potential tariffs on the European Union and Canada on March 27, 2025.


Bridgeport gang member sentenced to 22 years for violent crimes

Travon Jones, also known as "Budda," has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in federal prison.


Former corrections officer pleads guilty to perjury in excessive force probe

Richard Wargo, a former Sergeant at Pender Correctional Institution in North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to perjury in a civil rights investigation.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry following previous deportations and convictions

Acting United States Attorney Kenneth M. Sorenson announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Abraham Moreno Garcia, a 51-year-old from Mexico, on charges related to illegal reentry into the United States after previous felony convictions and...


James Mailhiot, Jr. sentenced to four years' probation for tax evasion

James Mailhiot, Jr., a resident of Rutland, Vermont, received a sentence in the United States District Court following a guilty plea to federal income tax evasion.


Donald Trump praises law enforcement team on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump made several statements on Truth Social on March 27, 2025.


Three men face federal gun charges after D.C. traffic stop

Wesley Hilliard, Sequan Collier, and Naseer Green, all residents of Washington D.C., have been indicted on federal gun charges following a traffic stop in Logan Circle.


Trump signs order to restore historical narrative and national pride

On March 27, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at revitalizing key cultural institutions and countering what he described as a "divisive ideology" affecting the understanding of American history.