News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Op-ed highlights congressional policy risks for small business labor challenges

Dylan Rosnick, Principal of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has addressed concerns about labor threats facing small businesses in a recent op-ed published by The Washington Reporter.


Moroccan man indicted for possessing ammunition while unlawfully residing in Massachusetts

A federal grand jury has indicted Ayoub Haddad, a 24-year-old Moroccan national residing in Medford, for being an unlawful alien in possession of ammunition.


Donald J. Trump comments on Executive Office Building in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump shared remarks about the architecture of the Executive Office Building near the White House through several Truth Social posts dated August 7-8, 2025.


Cassidy releases report on improving child literacy and reforming K-12 education

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has released a report addressing declining child literacy rates and proposing reforms to the K-12 education system.


Edwin Reyes-Parra sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm possession in Idaho

Edwin Reyes-Parra, a 22-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl while possessing a firearm.


Donald J. Trump highlights tariffs' effect on stock market in August 2025 posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on August 8, 2025 via Truth Social, discussing tariffs and their alleged positive effects on the stock market.


Former Mustang schools official sentenced for embezzlement and tax fraud

Kim Weinrich, a former payroll services director for Mustang Public Schools, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return.


Trump hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan leaders at White House for historic peace deal

President Donald J. Trump hosted Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House, where both leaders signed a joint declaration for peace.


Justice Department proposes settlement with Greystar over rental market price coordination

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC.


Donald J. Trump shares updates on Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted about hosting a historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on August 8, 2025.


Florida men plead guilty in plot involving smuggling migrants by boat

Two Miami residents have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle people into the United States by sea.


Rapid City man sentenced for receiving firearm while under indictment

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of receiving a firearm while under indictment. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on August 7, 2025, according to an announcement from United...


Mount Vernon man sentenced to over twelve years for drug trafficking

A Mount Vernon, Iowa man has been sentenced to over twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a drug trafficking charge.


Donald J. Trump criticizes former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social criticizing ex-Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on August 7 and 8, 2025.


Virginia man sentenced to over fifteen years for sex tourism and child pornography

Randall Meck, a 52-year-old resident of Virginia, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for crimes related to child sexual exploitation.


Allentown-area pharmacy settles federal false claims allegations for $825K

West End Services, Inc., an Allentown-area pharmacy, and its owner-pharmacist Christopher Leon have agreed to pay $825,000 to the federal government.


Film accountant charged with embezzling over $1.9 million from indie productions

A federal grand jury has indicted Joshua Mandel, a 46-year-old film production accountant from Woodland Hills, alleging he embezzled more than $1.9 million from independent film productions that employed him.


Woodruff man sentenced to over 10 years for drug trafficking conspiracy

Travis Legg, a 44-year-old resident of Woodruff, South Carolina, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of fentanyl.


Mexican man pleads guilty to illegal reentry after multiple deportations

Elpidio Abelardo Perez-Perez has pleaded guilty in federal court to the charge of illegal reentry by a removed alien, according to an announcement from John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney...


Ftc seeks court approval for settlement requiring frank romero’s payment over ppe delivery violations

Frank Romero, who operated the company Trend Deploy, will be required to turn over the remaining funds in his bank and retirement accounts as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).