News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Donald J. Trump shares multiple updates on Truth Social on August 1, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on his Truth Social account on August 1, 2025.


York County man receives federal sentence for drug conspiracy conducted while incarcerated

Jacquese Traveon Underwood, a 40-year-old resident of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Pensacola man receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession

Brandon Martez Black, a 27-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Senate approves FY 2026 MilCon-VA appropriations with $153.5B in funding

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act with a vote of 87-9.


Donald J. Trump highlights new claims about Russiagate in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple statements on July 31 and August 1, 2025 discussing new information about "Russiagate," referencing Victor Davis Hanson's commentary and repeating his claim that the investigation was unfounded.


Wife of Orlando man pleads guilty in methamphetamine proceeds laundering case

Island Tri Truong of Orlando has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering related to drug distribution proceeds, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.


U.S. Navy sailor indicted in Utah on federal child sex crime charges

A U.S. Navy sailor stationed in Augusta, Georgia, has been indicted on multiple federal charges related to child sex crimes following an alleged months-long manipulation of a minor through social media.


Savannah man receives nearly 50-year sentence for drug trafficking and jury tampering

A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple charges related to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and attempting to influence a juror.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Jerome Powell over interest rates in Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on August 1, 2025 to call for lower interest rates and criticize Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.


San Joaquin County woman sentenced for trafficking over 30 firearms from Nevada

Alejandra Susana Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Tracy, California, has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegal firearms trafficking.


Niagara Falls man sentenced to over eight years for fentanyl distribution

A Niagara Falls resident has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for drug offenses.


District of Arizona files charges against over 130 individuals for immigration violations

During the week of July 26 to August 1, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed criminal charges against 134 individuals for immigration-related offenses.


Jamestown man sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Senate passes FY 2026 appropriations bill supporting security and congressional operations

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act with a vote of 81-15.


Washington man sentenced to 19 years for fatal shooting

Andre Clark, 34, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced in Superior Court to 19 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Leonard Taylor, Jr. in October 2024.


Victorville man convicted for transporting teen across border for illicit activity

A Victorville man has been convicted on federal charges after posing as a teenage boy online and transporting a 15-year-old girl from San Luis Obispo County to Mexico for illicit sexual activity, according to the Justice Department.


Bipartisan Senate bill aims to secure fair competition for small business contractors

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) have introduced the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025.


Lancaster man receives 15-year federal sentence for drug conspiracy

Tymarious Nydarious Thompson, a 24-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy.


Donald J. Trump comments on Ukraine war casualties and RNC leadership changes

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on August 1, 2025 about Russian casualties in Ukraine and endorsed Joe Gruters for RNC chairman while praising Michael Whatley's new campaign efforts.


California man receives prison sentence for shipping fentanyl into Alabama

A California resident, Shanarion Lee, 32, from La Mesa, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that sent shipments of the drug from California to Alabama.