News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Donald J. Trump's Truth Social posts reflect ongoing communication with followers

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump continues to utilize Truth Social for engaging communications.


Brazilian national pleads guilty to unlicensed firearm dealing in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national residing in Massachusetts, Lucas Henrique Moreira DePaiva, 22, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and dealing firearms without a license.


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into U.S

Cesar A. Lobo-Ramos, age 38 and a native of Honduras, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien.


Federal grand jury in Wisconsin returns four indictments

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned four indictments.


Illinois man admits to arranging murder-for-hire scheme in Florida

A man from Illinois has confessed to attempting to arrange the murder of a business associate in Florida.


Trump criticizes Democrats' stance on crime in recent Truth Social posts

Donald Trump made a series of posts on Truth Social on April 23 and 24, focusing on self-promotion and politics.


Trump targets ‘straw donor’ and foreign funds in election security push

President Donald J. Trump announced measures to enhance the integrity of American elections by addressing the challenges of illegal "straw donor" and foreign contributions.


Billings woman sentenced to five years in prison for meth distribution

A Billings woman was sentenced to 60 months in prison on drug charges, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced.


Federal officer arrested for alleged $150K COVID-19 relief loan fraud

A federal law enforcement officer has been detained following allegations of fraudulently securing COVID-19 business-relief loans for fictitious businesses.


Donald J. Trump voices concerns over Harvard and Fox News on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump recently shared posts on Truth Social criticizing both Harvard University for its liberal stance and Rupert Murdoch for not addressing issues at Fox News.


Arkansas woman sentenced to three years for defrauding elderly customers

An Arkansas woman has been sentenced in a federal court for defrauding elderly customers at a New Hampshire credit union, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross.


Yakima man sentenced to 75 months for felon in possession of a firearm

Yakima, Washington – A local man, Damian Iniguez, has been sentenced to 75 months in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a firearm.


Ecuadorian man charged with illegal reentry after deportation

An Ecuadorian national residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston.


Elkins man sentenced to 46 months for meth distribution

Burlin Junior Howell, a 60-year-old resident of Elkins, West Virginia, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


DEA organizes 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26

Memphis, TN – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in collaboration with over 4,400 law enforcement partners, is organizing the 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.


Honduran man sentenced to nearly 13 years for Houston robbery and shooting

A Honduran man residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison for his involvement in an armed robbery, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


United States commemorates Armenian Remembrance Day with solemn presidential message

Today marks Armenian Remembrance Day, an occasion to honor victims of the Meds Yeghern.


Siblings sentenced for unemployment fraud in Southern California

A group of four siblings from southern California was sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $1.1 million unemployment benefits fraud scheme.


Butte County man pleads guilty to attempted enticement of a child

Kevin Leslie Gipson, a 58-year-old resident of Oroville, has entered a guilty plea to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual purposes, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Box Elder woman sentenced for fentanyl trafficking on Indian Reservation

A woman from Box Elder has been sentenced in Great Falls for trafficking fentanyl in northern Montana and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced that Dai Shawn Whitford, age 33, will serve time already spent in...