News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


New York man pleads not guilty to identity theft and passport fraud charges

On March 13, 2025, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont reported that Chad Maurer, a 34-year-old from New York, had been indicted by a federal grand jury for charges of aggravated identity theft and the use of a false...


Florida woman sentenced for leading COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

Raisha Kelly, a 44-year-old from Loxahatchee, Florida, was sentenced in Miami to five years in prison for her involvement in a scheme to defraud the Payment Protection Program (PPP).


Two foreign nationals face indictment for drug trafficking and firearm charges in Las Vegas

Two foreign nationals who were residing unlawfully in the United States have been brought to court in Las Vegas.


U.S. and Japan reaffirm strong bilateral ties and economic security discussions

Washington, May 2, 2025 — On Thursday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa.


DOGE announces Treasury’s first automated payment verification system

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched its first automated payment verification system a week ago, which identified multiple improper payment plans.


DOGE announces cancellation of 420 USDA grants, saving $2.3 billion​

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 420 grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the past three weeks.


United States congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on election victory in Trinidad and Tobago

The United States has extended congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.


ICE detains Honduran national after local prosecutor drops charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently detained a Honduran national in Fairfax, Virginia, following the dismissal of serious charges against him by the local prosecutor.


ICE arrests Honduran national after court dismisses serious charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Washington, D.C., have taken a Honduran national into custody following the dismissal of charges against him by a Virginia court.


Rubio and Veldkamp discuss NATO Summit and Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.


U.S. sanctions Iran and China entities for IRGC missile program links

The United States has announced sanctions against six entities and six individuals in Iran and China involved in procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).


Deputy Secretary Landau discusses Japanese abductions with visiting delegation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in a meeting with a Japanese delegation.


US and Germany progress in Holocaust education and remembrance dialogue

The United States and Germany have announced further progress in their ongoing Dialogue on Holocaust Issues, marking significant milestones since its launch at the ministerial level in 2021.


Mexico commits to increasing water deliveries under the 1944 treaty

In a bid to address the issue of water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico has committed to implementing measures to mitigate shortfalls in its water deliveries to the United States by October 24, the end of the current five-year water...


Secretary Rubio discusses defense and energy with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgiev

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev.


Rubio and Lammy discuss peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, focusing on the continued efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.


Mexico commits to water delivery per 1944 treaty

In an effort to address water distribution issues under the 1944 Water Treaty, President Trump has focused on securing water deliveries from Mexico to benefit Texas farmers.


Rubio and Briceño discuss bilateral relations, security collaboration, and economic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño held a call to emphasize the significance of the partnership between the United States and Belize.


Paul Watzlavick leads U.S. delegation in NYC for NPT Preparatory Committee

Senior Bureau Official for International Security and Nonproliferation Paul Watzlavick is set to visit New York City from April 28 to May 2, 2025.


Vero Beach man sentenced to 12 years for meth distribution

On April 30, a man from Vero Beach was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.