News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Treasury targets network smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi through UAE-based firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions targeting a network involved in smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil.


Eugene couple faces federal charges for sex trafficking involving minors

Anthony D’Montrez Crawford, 29, and Kaytlynn Ann Crawford, also known as Alderman, 27, both of Eugene, Oregon, have been arrested and charged with several federal offenses related to sex trafficking.


Court orders remedies against Google after DOJ antitrust victory

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has secured court-ordered remedies in its case against Google, addressing the company’s practices in online search and related technologies.


U.S. targets Iranian oil smuggling network led by dual citizen

The United States has announced new sanctions aimed at disrupting the flow of revenue to Iran, citing concerns over destabilizing activities in Iraq, the Middle East, and globally.


Kauai man receives over 29 years for extortion, drug trafficking offenses

David Borges, a 43-year-old resident of Koloa, has been sentenced to 352 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to multiple charges including extortion, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and...


U.S. sanctions Chinese firm for alleged opioid shipments

The United States has imposed sanctions on Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co., Ltd., a chemical company based in China, and two of its representatives, Huang Xiaojun and Huang Zhanpeng.


United States and Mexico announce renewed joint efforts on border security

The United States and Mexico have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to security cooperation.


Rubio and UK’s Lammy discuss Gaza, Iran nuclear issue, and Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on September 2, 2025.


Secretary Rubio addresses U.S. response after strike on suspected Venezuelan cartel vessel

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters on September 2, 2025, addressing recent U.S. actions against drug trafficking in the Caribbean region and providing context for ongoing counterdrug operations.


Secretary Rubio honors Cuban activist Berta Soler at Lech Walesa Solidarity Prize event

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered remarks at the Lech Walesa Solidarity Prize Awards Ceremony, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by communism and honoring Cuban activist Berta Soler for her continued resistance against political...


Secretary Rubio meets President Sheinbaum to discuss U.S.-Mexico security and economic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss ongoing cooperation between the United States and Mexico.


Status conference scheduled in Caremark Rx, LLC case before Judge Jay L. Himes

A status conference is scheduled to take place before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the case involving Caremark Rx, LLC and others, under Docket 9437.


Interior Department schedules competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah, Montana

The Department of the Interior has announced plans to hold three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah, and Montana during the fall.


Mentmore man pleads guilty to federal assault and strangulation charges

A Mentmore resident, Alery Al Reid, has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the assault and strangulation of an intimate partner.


FRA expands inspector team for enhanced railroad bridge safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a significant increase in the number of inspectors overseeing railroad bridge safety.


Hazleton man receives 20-year federal sentence for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

Hector Alvarez, a 37-year-old resident of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Eagle Pass CBP officers detain man wanted for child sexual offense

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual offense involving a child.


El Paso Border Patrol warns public about misinformation from smuggling groups

The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector has issued a warning to the public regarding an increase in false information being spread by smuggling organizations on social media platforms.


DHS highlights arrests in Washington D.C. as part of federal crime crackdown

Federal law enforcement agencies have arrested several individuals in Washington, D.C., as part of a broader initiative by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address violent crime.


Baltimore CBP seizes over 100 pounds of DMT destined for Harford County

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore have seized nearly 104 pounds of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a hallucinogenic drug, that was intended for delivery to an address in Harford County, Maryland.