News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


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.


Reno man receives 10-year sentence for assault on federal officer

A Reno resident has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assaulting a federal officer during an arrest attempt.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Mexican national, Rodrigo Valdovinos-Hernandez, has been sentenced for reentering the United States illegally after previous deportations.


Missouri woman admits guilt in federal court for lying about chimp’s death

A Missouri woman, Tonia Haddix, confessed to misleading a U.S. District Court regarding the death of a chimpanzee named "Tonka."


New Haven man pleads guilty to gun possession while on federal release

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Elbert Llorrens, 32, from New Haven, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.


CCIA Europe raises concerns over EU Digital Markets Act's impact

Brussels, Belgium – As the first anniversary of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) approaches, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has expressed significant concerns regarding the regulation's impact.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national residing in Methuen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly reentering the United States illegally after deportation.


Wyoming residents sentenced for drug trafficking offenses

Jason Trimmer, a 47-year-old resident of Lander, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Hartford man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Christopher Dancy, a 35-year-old resident of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm offenses.


CCIA comments on India's draft digital personal data protection rule

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted its comments to the Indian government regarding the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rule.