News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Small business optimism dips amid rising uncertainty and inflation concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.


Council Bluffs men receive federal sentences for drug conspiracy

Two men from Council Bluffs have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Iowa City man receives federal sentence for firearms possession

An Iowa City resident, Javeyel Johnta Jones, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Heritage Foundation congratulates Steven Bradbury on deputy secretary confirmation

The Heritage Foundation has extended its congratulations to Steven G. Bradbury on his confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.


EU regulations impose financial burdens on US tech firms

U.S. technology companies are experiencing significant financial challenges due to European Union digital regulations, according to a new factsheet by the CCIA Research Center.


Washington D.C. man sentenced for distributing designer drugs

Shelvin Jovan Barnes, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute illegal designer drugs.


National sales director pleads guilty in medical kickback scheme

A national sales director for a New York-based mobile diagnostic company has admitted in a Boston federal court to participating in a kickback scheme linked to unnecessary medical procedures.


Hanford subcontractor sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 relief fund acquisition

Richland, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced that BNL Technical Services, LLC (BNL) has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding.


Appeal filed for inmate shackled during childbirth seeking reversal in civil rights case

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of North Carolina has joined forces with several legal and advocacy groups to appeal a case involving Tracey Edwards, an incarcerated woman who faced significant challenges while giving birth.


Turkish citizen indicted for illegal re-entry into U.S. after prior removal

A Turkish citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.


Apple announces immersive Metallica concert experience on Vision Pro

Apple is set to release a new immersive concert experience featuring Metallica on its Apple Vision Pro platform.


Raleigh man pleads guilty in airbag counterfeiting case

A Raleigh man has admitted to importing and selling counterfeit car steering wheel airbags in the area over the past two years.


Mexican national receives over 11-year sentence for meth trafficking through East Texas

A Mexican national has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.


Shirley man pleads guilty in Boston court for drug trafficking offenses

A Shirley man has admitted to charges related to trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in a federal court in Boston.


Dominican Republic national charged with illegal re-entry into the U.S

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced charges against Joan Tavarez Bueno, a 33-year-old national of the Dominican Republic, for illegally re-entering the United States after being previously removed.


Dominican national pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges in Maine

A Dominican national, Alexis Mariano De Leon, also known as Leon Leon, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation.


Tangipahoa Parish man pleads guilty in federal drug conspiracy case

Ringo Mitchell Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Natalbany, Louisiana, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


China's potential role in filling void left by reduced US foreign aid

With the United States reducing its international aid, questions arise about whether China will step in to fill the gap.


Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for unlawfully reentering the United States, as announced by U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


New report addresses AI's impact on disabled individuals across multiple sectors

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) have released a new report titled "Building A Disability-Inclusive AI Ecosystem: A Cross-Disability, Cross-Systems Analysis Of Best...