News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


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.


Rochester man admits guilt in $168,000 financial fraud case

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Michael Torres, aged 37 from Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to financial institution fraud.


Yemeni man faces charges for alleged Black Kingdom ransomware attacks

A 36-year-old Yemeni man, Rami Khaled Ahmed, known as "Black Kingdom," has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged involvement in deploying ransomware against computer systems globally, targeting entities such as businesses, schools,...


AIA releases paper on American leadership in aerospace trade

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has released a new white paper detailing the benefits of the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft for the American aerospace industry.


Greenwood man sentenced to over 17 years for meth trafficking

Timothy Terrell Robinson, a 31-year-old from Greenwood, will serve over 17 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.


Forest City man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Forest City man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Orleans Parish man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offense

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on May 1, 2025, the sentencing of 49-year-old Devin Hilliard of New Orleans.


Financial watchdogs warn of oil smuggling by Mexican cartels near U.S. border

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an alert involving oil smuggling schemes associated with Mexico-based cartels.


Felon sentenced to 28 months for firearm possession

Deionta Person, aged 27, from Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.