Stories by Federal Newswire on Federal Newswire


Donald J. Trump shares three consecutive posts on Truth Social in August

Former President Donald J. Trump posted three times on his Truth Social account on August 18, 2025, with each message later shared by the X account @TrumpDailyPosts.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social updates on August 18, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to his Truth Social account on August 18, 2025.


Donald J. Trump shares new Truth Social posts via X reposts

Former President Donald J. Trump published several messages on his Truth Social account on August 17, which were then shared by the X account TrumpDailyPosts on August 18, 2025.


Former law firm office manager pleads guilty to embezzlement exceeding $600K

Todd M. Chapman, a 57-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to bank fraud after admitting to embezzling at least $602,000 from a local law firm where he worked as office manager for about three decades.


Huntington woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 loan fraud totaling more than $91K

Tanisha Wooding, 46, of Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to theft of government money in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.


Member of Capital District drug ring gets over six years for meth distribution

Todd Austin, a 64-year-old resident of Gloversville, New York, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of pure methamphetamine.


Builder confidence remains low amid affordability concerns and slow buyer traffic

Elevated mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic, and ongoing supply-side issues continued to weigh on builder confidence in August.


Baltimore man sentenced to nine years for gun trafficking and meth distribution

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his involvement in a firearms trafficking conspiracy and the distribution of methamphetamine.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after previous deportation

Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced on August 7, 2025, for illegally reentering the United States after having been previously deported.


Treasury seeks public input on methods to detect illicit activity in digital assets

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a Request for Comment (RFC) as part of its obligations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.


Ohio man sentenced to over 10 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material

A Portage County man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse materials.


Nottingham man sentenced to four years for possessing ghost guns and ammunition

Gino Michael Gelormino, a 42-year-old resident of Nottingham, Maryland, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


President Trump hosts European leaders at White House for Ukraine peace talks

As President Donald J. Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders at the White House, discussions focused on advancing efforts toward ending the conflict in Ukraine.


McKinney man receives over 11 years for firearms offense at Plano business

A McKinney resident, Joe Anthony Plascencia, has been sentenced to 137 months in federal prison for firearms violations.


Houston man charged after authorities find 40 people hidden in box truck

A Houston man has been charged with smuggling 40 people in a box truck found near Hebbronville, Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Former corrections director pleads guilty after sharing confidential data with boyfriend

A former acting director of the Lynchburg Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Department (LCCPS) has admitted in federal court to accessing a protected law enforcement computer system and providing privileged information to her...


Cleveland man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison after being convicted of fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Institute for Energy Research says USPS received 93 of 3,000 expected electric trucks

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) has announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has received only 93 electric trucks out of an expected 3,000, despite a $3 billion federal investment from the former Biden administration.


Political Analyst on DOJ whistleblower policy: 'Apparently ‘whistleblower’ now means venture capitalist with a lawyer on speed dial'

Rob Smith, a political analyst at Real Talk No. 85, expressed concerns on X regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) approach to incentivizing whistleblowers.


North Hollywood woman admits guilt in Matthew Perry fatal overdose case

A North Hollywood woman has agreed to plead guilty to five federal charges related to drug distribution, including providing the ketamine that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry in October 2023, according to the Justice Department.