News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


U.S. court sentences brothel network booker for conspiracy and money laundering

A Korean national from Dedham, Massachusetts, who played a crucial role in managing a high-end prostitution network across greater Boston and eastern Virginia, was sentenced to a year in prison.


New executive order reviews regulations to enhance American energy innovation

The President of the United States has issued an executive order aimed at reforming the regulatory landscape concerning energy production.


Connecticut man faces federal charges in fentanyl trafficking case

A Hartford man has been arrested and charged with narcotics trafficking offenses, according to an announcement made by Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in...


Firearm charge filed against D.C. man under "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative

Dewayne Keith Miles, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., is facing a federal firearm charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. announced the indictment, supported by Anthony Spotswood,...


Trump advocates tax cut passage and economic optimism on Truth Social

In a recent series of posts on April 9, 2025, Donald J. Trump urged Republicans to pass a Tax Cut Bill, expressed optimism for America's future, and encouraged investment in the current market.


Greensboro woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud and money laundering scheme

Jasmine Hoyle from Greensboro, North Carolina, has admitted guilt in charges related to health care fraud and money laundering tied to a scheme aimed at defrauding the state Medicaid program.


Presidential order aims to modernize defense acquisitions and revitalizes industrial base

The White House has issued a Presidential directive aimed at modernizing the United States' defense acquisitions and revitalizing the defense industrial base to increase the speed and flexibility of military procurement.


District man indicted under 'Make D.C. Safe Again' initiative for firearm charge

Nelson Bryant, a resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearm charge.


Mississippi couple sentenced for multi-million-dollar COVID PPP fraud scheme

A Marshall County couple, Lakisha and Robert Pearson from Holly Springs, Mississippi, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Sharion Aycock for their roles in a PPP fraud scheme.


Donald Trump emphasizes legislative action in recent Truth Social posts

On April 9, 2025, Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform to urge Republican support for a significant legislative initiative, reinforcing his iconic political slogans.


NFIB supports congressional resolution to make small business tax deduction permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent organization representing small businesses, has declared its support for the Graham amendment to H.Con.


Brooklyn gang member pleads guilty to fraudulent unemployment benefits scheme

Federal court proceedings in Brooklyn saw Darnell Jones, a member of the Ninedee Gang, admit guilt to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.


Arlington man sentenced to two years for fentanyl trafficking

A man from Arlington has been sentenced to two years in prison for fentanyl trafficking, federal authorities announced.


CEO of Nate, Inc. charged with AI investment fraud schemes

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the FBI, announced charges against Albert Saniger, the former...


Two Wayne County men sentenced for timber theft on public land

Two Wayne County men have admitted guilt and received sentencing for their involvement in the removal of timber from public land.


US Government targets Susman Godfrey LLP over alleged risks and conflicts

The United States government has initiated measures targeting Susman Godfrey LLP, aimed at addressing significant risks posed by the law firm.


Illinois man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation

Anthony Westemeyer, a 37-year-old from Nebo, Illinois, received a 30-year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of a child, as adjudicated on April 9, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois.


Dubuque man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession as a felon

A man from Dubuque, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for discharging a firearm in a residential area, following his guilty plea for possession of a firearm by a felon.


Supreme Court lifts block on Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's request to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) related to President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA).


Two Monroe County men face drug trafficking and firearms charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the indictment of Eli Valentine Calero, 43, of East Stroudsburg, and John Charles Ehrhard, Jr., 56, of Stroudsburg, on charges related to drug trafficking and...