News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Orange man receives 20-year sentence for role in fatal fentanyl overdose

An Orange, Texas resident, Lawrence Duguett Hardin, Jr., has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fatal fentanyl overdose in East Texas.


Michigan man pleads guilty to drug distribution charges in West Virginia and Montana

Jardan Donaldson, a 34-year-old resident of Mount Clemens, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in West Virginia and Montana.


Seven sentenced in major fentanyl drug operation spanning multiple states

Seven individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a substantial drug trafficking operation extending from Baltimore to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.


Sigal Chattah takes interim attorney role for District of Nevada

Sigal Chattah has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the District of Nevada following her swearing-in ceremony in Las Vegas.


FTC warns against misleading EIN service websites

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff have issued warnings to website operators that sell Employer Identification Number (EIN) services.


Justice Department to deploy FBI resources to address crime in Indian Country

The Justice Department announced a strategic initiative to intensify FBI operations in Indian Country, addressing unresolved violent crimes, including those related to missing and murdered indigenous individuals.


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.