News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Rubio discusses defense and trade issues with South Korean foreign minister

Secretary Rubio engaged in a conversation with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul.


Global entry enrollment event scheduled in North Caldwell

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will conduct interviews for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants at the North Caldwell, NJ location on Saturday, May 10th.


CBP Acting Commissioner highlights key initiatives at Trade Summit

CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores addressed the Trade and Cargo Security Summit in New Orleans on May 6, 2025.


U.S. seeks to deepen trade ties with Benin amid security concerns

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Beninese Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.


Landau discusses U.S.-Saudi relations ahead of Trump's visit

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji.


Baltimore CBP reports recovery of 250 stolen vehicles worth $9.6 million

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Baltimore Field Office have reported a significant interception of stolen vehicle exports in 2024, recovering 250 vehicles valued at $9.6 million.


Rubio discusses regional security with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.


Rubio discusses defense spending with Germany's new foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held an introductory call with Germany's newly appointed Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.


San Diego CBP seizes $29 million worth of narcotics in April

CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office concluded April with significant drug seizures, confiscating over 7,570 pounds of narcotics valued at more than $29 million in 106 separate incidents.


Protestors breach Delaney Hall: two U.S. representatives involved

Today, an unusual incident occurred at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, NJ.


Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle fentanyl across US-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas, intercepted 113 grams of fentanyl on May 7.


Border Patrol arrests three after high-speed chase near Three Points

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector arrested a U.S. citizen and two Mexican nationals following a high-speed chase near Three Points, Arizona, on Sunday.


CBP intercepts nearly 300 pounds of illegal pork at El Paso crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas, intercepted a significant amount of prohibited pork products on May 8.


Rubio meets Mudavadi to discuss U.S.-Kenya relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.


US sanctions Chinese refinery for violating Iran oil sanctions

The United States has imposed sanctions on the China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional issues with King Abdullah II of Jordan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.


U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Ambassador Matthew Murray, is set to embark on a visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea.


DHS changes policy on courthouse arrests of criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked the previous administration's guidelines that restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration enforcement arrests in courthouses.


Laredo port renovates SENTRI center to improve traveler experience

LAREDO, Texas — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the renovation of the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) enrollment center at the Laredo Port of Entry.


Cincinnati CBP seizes illegal cockfighting gear en route from Mexico

A package from Mexico was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Cincinnati Port of Entry on May 3.