News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Charleston County magistrate arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Federal authorities have arrested James Benjamin Gosnell, Jr., a 68-year-old Charleston County magistrate, on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.


Queens man admits acting as illegal agent for Chinese government

A Queens resident, Yuanjun Tang, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the United States.


Warm Springs man sentenced to federal prison for assault and firearm offenses

A Warm Springs, Oregon man has been sentenced to federal prison for assault and firearm possession charges.


U.S. and Japan finance ministers reaffirm market-based approach to currency policy

The United States Department of the Treasury and the Japanese Ministry of Finance have announced their intention to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange issues.


Treasury Secretary Bessent announces meetings in Spain, UK, and with Chinese officials

Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent is scheduled to travel to Europe from September 12 to September 18.


U.S. and Mexican officials meet for 20th banking dialogue focused on combating illicit finance

Senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Mexico’s Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público held the 20th U.S.-Mexico Banking Dialogue (UMBD) on September 8–9 in Washington.


Three sentenced for roles in fentanyl trafficking network in eastern panhandle

Three individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.


Secretary Bessent urges G7 partners to align on tariffs targeting Russian oil buyers

During a recent emergency call with G7 Finance Ministers, Secretary Bessent repeated President Trump's request for G7 countries to join the United States in imposing tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia.


Honduran nationals extradited to Oregon face federal charges over alleged fentanyl trafficking

Two Honduran nationals, Teodoro Rodas Dubon and Erick Yojan Lopez Miralda, have been extradited from Honduras to the United States to face federal charges related to fentanyl trafficking in Oregon.


Financial Stability Oversight Council reviews priorities and approves FY26 budget

The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) on September 10, 2025, led by Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent.


Treasury requests large position reports for holders of February 2055 bonds

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has requested that entities holding positions of $6.9 billion or more in the 4-5/8% Treasury Bonds maturing in February 2055 submit Large Position Reports.


Treasury Secretary calls for focus on growth at Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting

At the first public session of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) this year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the relationship between economic growth and financial stability.


Treasury and GSA launch SAVE Program targeting wasteful spending in federal contracts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have launched the Savings Award for Verified Efficiencies (SAVE) Program, a joint initiative aimed at reducing wasteful spending in federal contracts.


Trump administration extends TikTok act enforcement delay through December

The White House has announced a further extension of the enforcement delay for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it applies to TikTok.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to illegal machine gun possession

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to illegal firearm possession, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


DOE releases sixth loan disbursement for Palisades Nuclear Plant restart

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its sixth loan disbursement to Holtec International for the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan.


Carlsbad man receives over 17-year sentence for meth distribution and illegal firearms

A Carlsbad resident, Christopher Saunders, 25, has been sentenced to 211 months in federal prison following a police pursuit that ended in a crash and the discovery of methamphetamine and firearms.


House Appropriations Committee unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid shutdown

The House Appropriations Committee has introduced the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.


House Select Committee on China seeks answers from Futurewei Technologies on ties with Huawei

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on China have sent a bipartisan letter to Futurewei Technologies, requesting detailed information about its relationship with Huawei and its...


Army veteran finds new purpose as recruiter through DoD SkillBridge program at CBP

Zachary Schramm, a former U.S. Army captain, has transitioned from military service to a recruiting role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program.