News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


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.


Newcomb man pleads guilty to assault with firearm on Navajo Nation

A Newcomb resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges after an incident involving a firearm earlier this year.


Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Dominican national living in Lawrence was sentenced in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


ICE officer injured during Chicago traffic stop; suspect killed

This morning in Chicago, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was seriously injured during an enforcement operation targeting Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, described by officials as a criminal illegal alien with a record of...


Norfolk CBP seizes $38K in counterfeit kitchen equipment bound for Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News recently seized about $38,000 worth of commercial kitchen equipment after discovering a counterfeit UL mark during an import inspection.


ICE files detainer after Cuban national arrested for Dallas motel murder

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, following his arrest by Dallas Police Department on September 10 for murder.


CBP seizes over four million unauthorized e-cigarettes worth $86 million in Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has seized over four million unauthorized e-cigarette products during a weeklong operation in Chicago.


Homeland Security says contract cancellations under Noem save over $30 million

Since August 22, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has canceled several government contracts and grants, resulting in more than $30 million in savings for taxpayers.


Kaukauna man sentenced to over 12 years for meth trafficking and ordered forfeiture

A Kaukauna man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following a conviction for drug trafficking.


St. Helena man fined $15K for illegal trafficking of sperm whale parts

Lauren Deloach, a 69-year-old resident of St. Helena, has been sentenced for trafficking in sperm whale parts in violation of federal wildlife protection laws.


House subcommittee reviews claims over armed epa raids targeting small businesses

The House Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.), held a hearing today examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement tactics under the Biden Administration.


Marlboro man receives five-year sentence for child pornography offenses

A Marlboro resident, Larry Stephen, 46, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.


Justice Department expands strike force targeting healthcare fraud across Massachusetts

The Justice Department’s Criminal Division has announced the expansion of its Health Care Fraud Unit’s New England Strike Force to include the District of Massachusetts.