News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


ICE arrests individuals with serious criminal convictions across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as “worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens.” The arrests involved people with prior convictions for crimes such as indecent sexual contact...


Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over support for pediatric gender transition practices

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for supporting gender transition procedures for minors.


Philadelphia real estate agent pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar loan fraud scheme

A Philadelphia real estate agent has pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraudulent loan scheme that raised millions of dollars under false pretenses.


U.S. Department of Education finds Loudoun County schools violated Title IX in harassment case

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that Loudoun County Public Schools violated Title IX by discriminating against male students and retaliating against them during an investigation into sexual...


Education Department announces major grants for charter schools, HBCUs, TCCUs, civics

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new investments in several education programs, redirecting funds from initiatives it determined were not serving students and families effectively.


Remembering 9/11: survivor reflects on loss and value of workplace community

Twenty-four years after the September 11 attacks, Americans continue to reflect on the tragedy that claimed 2,977 lives.


HHS Office for Civil Rights reaches agreement with Idaho on teen's transition from institution

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a resolution agreement with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to address a civil rights complaint involving the institutionalization of a teenager...


U.S. Commerce Secretary hosts roundtable on Alaska seafood industry

Secretary Howard W. Lutnick of the U.S. Department of Commerce led an Alaska Seafood Roundtable on September 9, 2025.


Secretary McMahon addresses low national test scores among eighth and twelfth graders

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon responded to the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for 8th grade science and 12th grade reading and mathematics.


Secretary McMahon highlights local control during Michigan education tour

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited several educational institutions in Michigan as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour.


U.S. Department of Education highlights Ed-Flex option for increased state flexibility

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a letter to chief state school officers, reminding them of their ability to apply for Ed-Flex authority under the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of...


U.S. Department of Education introduces grant priority on patriotic education

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a new proposed supplemental priority focused on patriotic education for its discretionary grants.


U.S. Department of Education joins new civics education coalition ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and over 40 other national and state organizations, has launched the America 250 Civics Education Coalition.


Alabama doctor pleads guilty in $6 million Medicare telemedicine fraud

An Alabama physician has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to participating in a telemedicine health care fraud scheme that resulted in over $6 million in false claims to Medicare.


Man sentenced for illegal reentry as part of nationwide DOJ operation

An individual who had entered the United States illegally multiple times was sentenced to federal prison on September 22, 2025.


Texas man sentenced for multi-state cattle theft scheme

Clint Clifford Sicking, 41, from Muenster, Texas, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in a livestock theft scheme.


Santa Monica man charged with doxxing ICE lawyer faces up to five years in prison

A Santa Monica man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he published private information about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer online, with the intent to harass her.


Gloucester man indicted for alleged sexual exploitation of minor and possession of child pornography

A Gloucester resident, Robert Burnham, 44, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material.


Prince George’s County man pleads guilty in CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud case

Terry Chen, a 25-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to fraudulent unemployment insurance claims under the CARES Act.


Ernst recognizes Bannor Toys as Iowa small business of the week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Bannor Toys of Boone County as her Small Business of the Week.