News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


Iowa man pleads guilty to producing and distributing child pornography

A man from Clear Lake, Iowa, has pled guilty to charges of producing and distributing child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.


Artists challenge NEA's grant restrictions over First Amendment concerns

Artists and theater groups are challenging new requirements imposed by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on grant applications.


Report highlights worker perspectives on workplace surveillance

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) and Coworker.org have released a report titled "What Do Workers Want?"


Mexican citizen indicted for receiving child sexual abuse images

A 42-year-old Mexican citizen, Jamie Neri-Soto, has been indicted for receiving images of child sexual abuse, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.


Clarence Montana Walls, a 39-year-old resident of Huntington, has been sentenced to four years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Muskogee man sentenced to 45 years for child sexual abuse

Muskogee, Oklahoma – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Jonathan Gage Wiedel, a 19-year-old resident of Muskogee, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.


FBI adds former Olympian Ryan Wedding to Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.


Florida man sentenced for role in alien smuggling conspiracy

A Florida man has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.


Billings man receives decade-long sentence for possession of child pornography

A Billings man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing and trading child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.


Former FCC Commissioner: Rails ‘planning for a back-up’ to consolidate safety systems on 220 MHz

Mike O’Rielly, former commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), expressed concerns over the railroads' plan to consolidate Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) and Positive Train Control (PTC) onto the 220 MHz network.


All4Ed CEO on Linda McMahon’s confirmation: She must be 'accountable to the commitments she made to support public education'

Amy Lloyd, CEO of the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), expressed her concerns regarding Linda McMahon's nomination as U.S. Secretary of Education.


DOGE announces NIH’s $10.9M grant cancellations for gender and sexual orientation research in China

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of approximately $10.9 million in grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


David Sacks on Broker DeFi Rule: It's 'an 11th hour attack on the crypto community'

David Sacks, serving as the Crypto Czar at the White House, has expressed support for the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Mike Carey.


Tom Cole addresses funding negotiations amid Democrat leadership demands

Chairman Tom Cole has addressed ongoing appropriations negotiations and the demands of Democrat leadership, emphasizing his commitment to preventing a government shutdown.


Justice Department leads global effort against China-backed malware

The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have announced a significant international operation aimed at eliminating "PlugX" malware from thousands of computers worldwide.


AIA urges Congress for decisive action on government funding

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has called on Congress to pass full-year appropriations legislation, emphasizing the need to avoid a long-term continuing resolution that lacks necessary adjustments for...


ACLU calls on Congress for action on voting rights amid anniversary events

With the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches approaching, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA).


Ohio woman receives prison sentence for drug trafficking offense

Emariel Kanay Tyler, a 20-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison for using a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking offense.


Mexican citizen sentenced for possession of child pornography

A Mexican national, Ezequiel Vallejo-Hernandez, 26, has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing following Vallejo-Hernandez's guilty plea on February 12, 2024....


Civil society groups urge DNI Gabbard to enhance surveillance transparency

This week, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) joined 20 civil society organizations in urging Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard to enhance transparency in national security surveillance.