News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Former US Forest Service officer pleads guilty to fraud charges

A former US Forest Service law enforcement officer from Thompson Falls has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud.


Fresno resident sentenced to over six years in drug trafficking case

Alma Garza, a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison.


Biden's Medicare plan changes spark debate over potential impacts on seniors

In a move that has sparked considerable debate, President Joe Biden's administration has proposed cuts to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, which could impact millions of seniors across the United States.


Federal court sentences Omaha man for drug and firearm offenses

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Robert Johnson, a 40-year-old Omaha resident, in federal court for drug and firearm-related offenses.


Zanders sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping and carjacking

David Zanders, a 23-year-old from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for his involvement in a kidnapping and carjacking that took place on May 1, 2022. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. announced the...


Attorney sentenced for $7.4 million embezzlement scheme

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that James Blose, 56, of Fairfield, received a four-year prison sentence.


Oroville man admits to child exploitation and pornography charges

Javier Robert Barraza, a 43-year-old resident of Oroville, has entered a guilty plea to charges of sexual exploitation of a child.


Gangs charged with racketeering, drug and sex trafficking

U.S. authorities have announced charges against 27 individuals linked to Tren de Aragua (TdA), a foreign terrorist organization, and its splinter group, Anti-Tren.


District man sentenced to 16 years for DC and MD armed carjackings

Rubin Raphael Bordeaux, a 36-year-old resident of the District, received a sentence of 192 months in federal prison for a series of armed carjackings targeting delivery workers.


Walgreens to settle $350 million over opioid prescriptions and false claims

The Justice Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), has announced a $300 million settlement reached with Walgreens Boots...


Maryland subcontractor pleads guilty to bribery and fraud charges

A Maryland man has admitted guilt in a scheme involving bribery, wire fraud, and gun possession.


Donald J. Trump's posts address cultural heritage and judicial challenges

On April 21, 2025, Donald J. Trump expressed his views on issues about cultural heritage and judicial hindrances on Truth Social.


Two Honduran nationals in Utah face federal fentanyl and immigration charges

A federal grand jury has indicted two Honduran nationals, Jorge Luis Hernandez-Valle, 36, and Luis Alfredo Hernandez, 35, who are residing illegally in the United States, on drug and immigration charges.


donald trump's posts link to external content on april 21, 2025

On April 21, 2025, Donald J. Trump shared several posts via Truth Social.


United States Attorney's Office files action over historic firearm stolen from Springfield Armory

The United States Attorney’s Office has filed a civil forfeiture action concerning a U.S. Springfield Model 1868 Style Trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine.


Men sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Quad Cities

Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in the Quad Cities area.


Fort Hall resident sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Creston Dale Kindness, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Hall, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in fentanyl distribution.


West Virginia man sentenced for role in methamphetamine trafficking organization

A Parkersburg man, Anthony Michael Mowery, 48, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization in Charleston, West Virginia, and violating...


FTC sues Uber over subscription billing and cancellation practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the company of charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without consent, failing to provide promised savings, and complicating the cancellation process...


Walgreens settles $300M case over illegal opioid prescriptions

Walgreens has reached a $300 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act and the False Claims Act.