News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Trump administration claims major improvements in FEMA disaster response times

The Trump administration reports that, after 200 days in office, it has made significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aimed at improving disaster response times and effectiveness.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested several individuals described as "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens, according to a statement released by the agency.


CBP officers intercept travelers carrying hundreds of prescription pills at BWI Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport recently found a large number of prescription pills in the baggage of two U.S. citizens returning from international trips.


DHS responds to criticism over FEMA reforms following Texas flood emergency

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has addressed criticism from political activists at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Trump Administration’s disaster response efforts.


Dulles airport CBP seizes over $111K in undeclared cash during August

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized a total of $111,225 in unreported currency during August.


Secretary Noem announces extradition effort for suspect in Emma Schafer case

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that the department is working with federal authorities to arrange the extradition of a man accused of killing 24-year-old Emma Schafer.


Secretary Noem fires FEMA IT leaders over major cyber lapses

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has dismissed two dozen members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) IT department after significant security failures were uncovered.


House Appropriations Committee unveils FY26 spending bill with major cuts

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


U.S. congratulates Vietnam on National Day; highlights 30 years of diplomatic ties

The United States has extended congratulations to Vietnam as the country marks its National Day on September 2.


U.S. expresses support for Burmese people and commends regional refugee efforts

The United States has stated its support for the people of Burma, including Rohingya and other ethnic groups who have experienced violence and displacement.


Scheduling conference set in Edwards Lifesciences and JenaValve Technology case

A scheduling conference has been set before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the case involving Edwards Lifesciences, Corp. and JenaValve Technology, Inc., according to Docket 9442.


Secretary Rubio discusses diplomatic efforts on Russia-Ukraine war with European officials

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with several European counterparts, including Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio...


U.S. Department of Education issues guidance on protecting university research from foreign threats

The U.S. Department of Education, in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and other federal agencies, has released new guidance aimed at helping colleges...


CBP apprehends fugitive wanted for child sex crime at Progreso International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry arrested a man wanted in Alton, Texas for an alleged sexual offense against a child. “CBP officers frequently encounter fugitives of the law wanted for a variety of...


Education Department investigates parental opt-out complaints in Burlington Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) has opened an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.


Interior releases draft critical minerals list for public comment

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has released the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals and a report detailing a new approach to evaluating how supply chain disruptions could impact the national economy.


Commerce Department moves NSTC operations from Natcast back under NIST control

The Department of Commerce has announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will take over operations of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), ending its management by the National Center for the...


Border Patrol responds after fatal wrong-way crash near Benson, Arizona

Border Patrol agents responded to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a convertible on June 21, 2025, near Benson, Arizona.


CBP reviews fatality following enforcement action near Monrovia Home Depot

A fatal incident involving an unidentified pedestrian occurred on August 14, 2025, near a Home Depot parking lot in Monrovia, California.


San Diego Border Patrol reports rise in drug smuggling via car batteries

The U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector has reported an increase in attempts to smuggle drugs by hiding them inside vehicle batteries.