News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Man charged with defrauding booking agency out of $270K using false concert claims

A man has been taken into custody in Nashville, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that allegedly resulted in the acquisition of $270,000 from a talent booking agency based in St. Louis, Missouri.


Former Stoughton Water Department employee admits to tampering with drinking water

A former employee of the Stoughton Water Department has admitted to tampering with the town's drinking water supply.


CCIA addresses foreign digital trade barriers' impact on US firms

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding foreign digital trade barriers and their impact on U.S. exporters and economic competitiveness.


Valentine Avenue Crew members face racketeering charges in Manhattan Federal Court

Twenty-eight individuals associated with the Valentine Avenue Crew have been charged in Manhattan federal court.


Port Arthur man sentenced to five years for firearms violation

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


AI governance recommendations issued to enhance disability rights

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have released recommendations aimed at policymakers and public administrators to foster responsible AI governance and advance disability...


ICE arrests previously deported drug offender

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, conducted a joint operation in Philadelphia on March 12.


U.S. Rep. Norman: The Continuing Resolution in Congress is 'an opportunity to drain the swamp and freeze spending levels'

U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC) said that the current Continuing Resolution in Congress represents an "opportunity to drain the swamp and freeze spending levels."


National PTA president: 'Senator Collins and Representative McBath are true voices on Capitol Hill for our nation’s young people'

Yvonne Johnson, President of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), announced that Senator Susan Collins and Representative Lucy McBath have been recognized as "true voices on Capitol Hill" for young people.


Former FCC commissioner: Consolidating freight rail CTC comms could cause 'existing and new communications to fail'

Mike O'Rielly, a former commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has raised concerns about consolidating U.S. freight rail Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) communications onto the 220MHz block.


U.S. Department of Education holds session on Detrans Awareness Day

The U.S. Department of Education hosted a meeting on March 12 in recognition of Detrans Awareness Day.


Consumer-reported fraud losses hit record high according to new FTC data

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released for 2024 shows a significant rise in consumer-reported losses due to fraud, totaling over $12.5 billion.


Nevada man sentenced for sex trafficking minor after ICE investigation

Tyree Eugene Rideaux, a 31-year-old from Henderson, Nevada, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison and will face 15 years of supervised release after his imprisonment.


Canadian man sentenced for destruction of energy facilities in Dakotas

On March 10, 2025, Cameron Monte Smith, a Canadian citizen aged 50, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Daniel M. Traynor to 25 years in federal prison for the destruction of energy facilities in North Dakota and South Dakota.


Bryan County resident sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Norman J. Couch, Jr., a resident of Mead, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for the federal offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to firearm possession as felon

A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Pine Ridge woman sentenced for role in methamphetamine conspiracy

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Pine Ridge woman involved in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


TechNet urges Congress to focus on innovation-friendly tax policies

TechNet, a national network of CEOs and senior executives from the innovation economy, has addressed Congress in a letter regarding the ongoing budget reconciliation process.


Thibodaux social worker sentenced to prison for healthcare fraud

John Christopher Barrilleaux, a social worker from Thibodaux, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for healthcare fraud.


Man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs out of over $1 million

Conrad Brandon Bernard, 24, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison following his conviction for bank fraud and identity theft.