News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Rep. Steil: Ready to help 'make the U.S. a leader in digital assets'

Rep. Bryan Steil expressed his readiness to work with President Trump to position the United States as a "leader in digital assets."


Rep. Emmer: Crypto Caucus will ensure the U.S 'defines' the 'future of finance'

Rep. Tom Emmer said that digital asset technology is driving a "fundamental shift" in finance.


Canadian citizen arrested at US border for narcotics importation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Ogdensburg have apprehended a Canadian citizen for alleged importation of controlled substances.


Troy Edgar confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security by US Senate

The United States Senate has confirmed Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.


Secretary Noem honors CBP agents for bravery in drug trafficking operation

Today in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Secretary Kristi Noem honored Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents Jorge Santiago and Mark Lamphere with the Medal of Valor and Purple Cross awards.


Border patrol intercepts yola with aliens near Puerto Rico

US Border Patrol and law enforcement partners successfully intercepted a yola vessel carrying five individuals from Russia and the Dominican Republic attempting to reach Puerto Rico's west coast.


U.S. Customs arrests nine in sea smuggling attempt near California

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, apprehended nine individuals in an attempted smuggling operation off the coast of California.


Sen. Lummis: 'We are becoming the bitcoin and digital asset capital of the world'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that the United States is progressing as a "capital of the world" for Bitcoin and digital assets.


ICE arrests Chinese citizen on sex trafficking charges

A Chinese national, Tian Tao, is facing removal from the United States following charges of sex trafficking.


ICE arrests criminal alien released by noncooperative jurisdiction

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended a 25-year-old individual from the Dominican Republic on charges of indecent assault and battery, assault and battery, and gross lewdness.


Cuban nationals sentenced for fraudulent dispute scheme targeting payment platforms

Two Cuban nationals were sentenced in the Central District of California for their roles in a fraudulent dispute scheme.


12 men sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy involving multiple states

Twelve individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation have been sentenced to over 70 years collectively for their roles in distributing controlled substances in middle Tennessee and other areas.


Canadian nationals charged over multi-million dollar 'grandparent scam' targeting U.S. seniors

Canadian authorities have arrested 23 nationals in connection with a large-scale "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly individuals across the United States.


Florida businessman sentenced for labor scheme leading to worker's death

A Florida businessman has been sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to forfeit over $5.5 million, along with various properties and cash.


Illegal alien charged with conspiracy for smuggling operation following joint investigation

Last week, a grand jury indicted Edgar Guadalupe Jimenez-Aguilar, an illegal alien residing in Phoenix.


ICE deports convicted sex offender Napolean Ahmed Mbonyunkiza to Rwanda

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Napolean Ahmed Mbonyunkiza, a 56-year-old Rwandan national, back to Rwanda on March 4.


Dominican national extradited by ICE for alleged human smuggling causing minor deaths

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Edgar Batista Matos, a 36-year-old Dominican national wanted in his home country for human smuggling that resulted in the deaths of three minors.


ICE arrests nine criminal aliens in Houston area during targeted operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently conducted a series of arrests in the Houston area, targeting individuals charged with or convicted of sex offenses.


ICE deports convicted felon after multiple illegal entries into U.S

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest and removal of Jose Antonio Garcia, a 51-year-old illegal alien, on March 10.


National PTA expresses concerns over Linda McMahon's confirmation as Education Secretary

Linda McMahon has been confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Education, prompting a response from the National PTA.