News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Dallas man convicted of selling machinegun conversion devices on Instagram

Corey Wilson, a 20-year-old from Dallas, was convicted for possession of an unregistered machinegun by Senior United States District Judge Barabara M. G. Lynn.


Baby boomers surpass millennials as largest group of home buyers

In recent findings by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), baby boomers have reclaimed the position as the most prominent group among home buyers.


Man arrested for death threats against federal official and police officer

Robert Andrew Cooper, a 68-year-old resident of Washington D.C., faces charges in a federal indictment after his arrest.


Orange, Texas man pleads guilty to fraud in investment scheme

An Orange, Texas resident, Bradley Morgan Holts, has entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in a case overseen by the Eastern District of Texas.


Wayne County man charged with child pornography possession after prior conviction

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Joseph Hudson, III, a 26-year-old resident of Williamson, NY.


NAHB highlights regulatory burdens as a cause for housing affordability crisis

Excessive regulations are creating obstacles for home builders and multifamily developers, says the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in their efforts to resolve the nation's housing affordability crisis.


Florida accountant admits to embezzling over half a million dollars

A Louisiana court has accepted a guilty plea from Sehrelina Tardo, a 36-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida, who admitted to wire fraud related to an embezzlement scheme.


Trump highlights global issues and critiques Biden Administration on Truth Social posts

Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social posts cover military actions against the Houthi forces and his appreciation for El Salvador's actions, plus criticism of the Biden Administration.


Kristin Smith to step down as CEO of Blockchain Association

Blockchain Association has announced that Kristin Smith will resign from her position as CEO, effective May 16, 2025.


Macon man sentenced to 97 months for credit union robberies

A Macon man was sentenced to 97 months in prison for his involvement in a series of credit union robberies in 2022.


Former police chief admits to corruption in property misapplication case

A former police chief from Southern Illinois confessed in a federal court to abusing his position for personal gain by selling and trading confiscated items.


NFIB opposes Corporate Transparency Act, citing privacy concerns for small businesses

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), provided testimony before a subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.


Anchorage man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender in Alaska

An Anchorage man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender in Alaska.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A 44-year-old Mexican citizen, Arturo Cruz-Badillo, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after being previously removed from the country.


Los Angeles man sentenced for Utah credit union fraud scheme

Matthew Acquah, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding Utah-based credit unions.


Laredo man pleads guilty to bank robbery linked to high-speed chase

A Laredo man has admitted to robbing Falcon International Bank, leading to a dangerous police pursuit.


Slidell man pleads guilty to machine gun possession; sentencing scheduled

On March 27, 2025, Cuong Quoc Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun. U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson confirmed that Tran violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o).


Justice Department boosts resources for unresolved Indian Country crimes

The Justice Department announced a substantial initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, particularly concerning missing and murdered indigenous persons.


Corpus Christi man sentenced to 15 years for firearms and pipe bomb possession

A resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of a firearm and unregistered pipe bombs. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development after a three-day trial concluded with the jury finding...


Iowa man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges after absconding

Nathan Nickless, a 40-year-old from Dakota City, Iowa, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City on April 1, 2025.