News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Treasury sanctions Burma militia linked to cyber scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Karen National Army (KNA), a militia group in Burma, designating it as a transnational criminal organization.


ICE arrests Dominican national charged with armed robbery in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have apprehended a Dominican national charged with armed...


Cameroonian citizen wanted for elder fraud linked to complex money laundering scheme

An arrest warrant has been issued for Leslie Kibula Bongajum, a Cameroonian citizen, as part of an investigation into a complex money laundering and elder fraud conspiracy.


Multiagency effort dismantles identity theft ring across seven California counties

Felony charges have been filed against three individuals in connection with a suspected identity theft operation that allegedly facilitated an organized retail crime scheme across seven counties in California.


Jonathan McKernan nominated for undersecretary role at U.S. Treasury

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced President Trump's intention to nominate Jonathan McKernan for the position of Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


Scott K.H. Bessent outlines U.S. economic strategies before House Committee

Secretary Scott K.H. Bessent addressed the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, discussing key aspects of the current administration's economic strategy and achievements.


Treasury plans pilot program for foreign investors with fast track process

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced its plan to establish a fast track process aimed at increasing investment in U.S. businesses from allied and partner countries.


Treasury highlights job growth and efficiency under Trump administration

Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and Members of the Subcommittee gathered to hear Secretary Scott K. H. Bessent's statement before the United States House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General...


ICE arrests Guatemalan man charged with sex crime against Massachusetts child

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Boston have arrested Juan Rene Barcenes-Velasquez, a 56-year-old Guatemalan national, who has been charged with sex crimes against a minor in Massachusetts.


Eighth person convicted in botched human smuggling attempt involving shooting

Mailon Almendares-Martinez, a 21-year-old from New Orleans, has been convicted of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.


VA Secretary supports Trump's executive order on veteran care

After President Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing care for veterans, improving accountability, and establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence for homeless veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug...


VA expands online memorials for overseas-buried veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded its Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website to include 210,000 additional pages dedicated to American veterans interred overseas.


Authorities intercept attempted child smuggling at Arizona border

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently intervened in an attempted smuggling incident involving a young child in Yuma, Arizona.


U.S. Navy tests sea-based hypersonic missile with new launch method

The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs has advanced its sea-based hypersonic capabilities with a successful test of a conventional hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.


Pentagon mandates merit-based admissions at military academies

The Secretary of Defense has instructed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to ensure that their admissions processes are race-, ethnicity-, and sex-blind.


Secretary of Defense initiates comprehensive Army transformation strategy

In a move to address emerging global threats, the Secretary of Defense has tasked the Secretary of the Army with significant reforms.


VA partners with non-profits to honor fallen veterans during Memorial May

Throughout May, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is collaborating with non-profit organizations to honor Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries.


Donald J. Trump comments on Russia-Ukraine conflict resolution efforts

On May 11th, Donald J. Trump shared insights via Truth Social regarding potential resolutions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while extending Mother's Day wishes to all followers.


VA marks progress in first 100 days under second Trump administration

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is marking 100 days since the start of the second Trump Administration, during which it has implemented several reforms aimed at enhancing services for veterans and their families.


VA introduces reforms for survivor benefits application process

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new strategy to improve the process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans and servicemembers seeking benefits.