News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Lynn man arrested for alleged drug conspiracy and armed robbery

A Lynn resident was taken into custody on August 6, 2025, in connection with an alleged multi-year drug trafficking operation and a reported armed robbery that took place in January 2023.


Venezuelan national sentenced for resisting arrest by federal officers in Rhode Island

A Venezuelan national living in the United States without legal status has been sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to resisting arrest by federal officers, according to Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


Samourai Wallet founders plead guilty over $200 million illegal crypto transactions

Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, co-founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet, have pleaded guilty to operating a money transmitting business that facilitated over $200 million in illegal transactions.


Former U.S. Embassy employee extradited on charges of running cocaine smuggling ring

A former security officer at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a cocaine importation conspiracy.


Cedar Rapids man receives eleven-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to eleven years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms.


Mexican national in Nacogdoches indicted for illegal possession of firearm

A Mexican national living illegally in Nacogdoches, Texas, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Three South Florida residents sentenced for distributing methamphetamine and synthetic opioids

Three South Florida residents have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and nitazenes.


FTC moves to block Edwards Lifesciences' acquisition of rival medical device firm

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to block Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc., citing concerns that the deal would limit patient access to important medical devices for treating aortic...


Mississippi man receives over six years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Mound Bayou, Mississippi, has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.


Two charged with importing misbranded erectile dysfunction drug into Rhode Island

Two individuals are facing federal charges in Providence related to the importation and distribution of a misbranded drug from India.


Illegal alien pleads guilty to attempted enticement of minor in Tallahassee

Mauricio Morales-Gonzalez, a 24-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to entice or persuade a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Donald J. Trump highlights club championships and news community updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted about winning “36 Club Championships” and promoted the President Trump News Community on August 6, 2025.


Lancaster man receives over 11 years for methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution

Christopher William Stevens, a 35-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison after being convicted for his role in a drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Donald J. Trump addresses crime concerns and Olympic preparations in latest Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 5th addressing rising crime rates in Washington D.C., honoring a public figure's funeral referred to as "the Hulkster," and discussing preparations for the Los Angeles-hosted 2028...


Beaumont residents indicted on federal carjacking charges

A man and a woman from Beaumont, Texas, have been indicted on federal charges in connection with an alleged carjacking that took place in June 2025.


Donald J. Trump posts gratitude to Casey Wasserman and shares news updates

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 6, 2025 via Truth Social and X accounts curated by @TrumpDailyPosts.


Beaumont man indicted on federal firearms charges

A Beaumont resident, Charles Terrance Leaven, 39, has been indicted on federal firearms charges in the Eastern District of Texas.


White House imposes new tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil links

The White House has announced new measures in response to ongoing threats posed by the Government of the Russian Federation.


Hardin County man indicted for carjacking and firearms offenses

A Silsbee resident, Justin Keith Colley, 37, has been indicted on charges of carjacking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas.


Justice Department seeks forfeiture over alleged Medicare fraud by two Florida firms

Federal authorities have initiated civil forfeiture proceedings in the Southern District of Florida targeting two companies accused of health care fraud.