News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


House Oversight Committee receives DOJ response on Epstein records subpoena

The U.S. Department of Justice has notified the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that it will begin providing records related to Jeffrey Epstein to the committee this week.


Donald J. Trump issues new statements and supporter acknowledgments via Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on Truth Social on August 17-18, 2025.


Chinese national sentenced for exporting weapons and technology at direction of North Korea

A Chinese national living illegally in the United States was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for exporting firearms, ammunition, and sensitive technology to North Korea.


Ftc sues Key Investment Group over alleged illegal online ticket resale scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, a Maryland-based ticket broker and its affiliated companies, for allegedly using unlawful methods to bypass ticket purchase limits on high-demand events such as...


Weekend Interview: Cyril Hovorun on Freedom and Russia’s Weaponization of Religion

Ukraine’s fight for survival against Russia includes trying to protect its religious traditions from the Kremlin’s anti-religious campaign


Detroit fund owner receives prison sentence for $39 million investor fraud

Andrew H. Middlebrooks, former majority owner and chief executive officer of EIA All Weather Alpha Fund 1 Partners (EIA), has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges.


District man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in September 2024 shooting

Derek Turrentine, 43, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection with the fatal shooting of James Thomas Price in September 2024.


Jamaican national sentenced in Cleveland for drug trafficking and illegal reentry

A Jamaican citizen has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and illegal reentry into the United States.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking charges

On August 5, 2025, Scotty Andrew Bascle, age 25, pleaded guilty to distributing more than 40 grams of a substance containing fentanyl.


Donald J. Trump claims resolution of six wars in recent Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social on August 18, 2025.


Wyoming man indicted for fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession

A federal grand jury has indicted Ramico Jovon Earvin, also known as “Pooh,” a 43-year-old resident of Wyoming, Michigan, on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


MacDill Air Force Base employees plead guilty in $150K intramural program fraud case

Keith Pilawski, 63, of Lutz, and Edwin Ortiz, 58, of Brandon, have entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Jay Clayton issues statement on continuing role as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York

“I am honored to continue serving the people of New York together with the talented and hardworking women and men of the Office,” said United States Attorney Jay Clayton in a statement following his court appointment


Sumter man receives over ten years for shooting energy facility and possessing child sexual abuse material

Donald Ray Hurst, Jr., a 35-year-old resident of Sumter, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after being found guilty of destruction of an energy facility and possession of child sexual abuse material.


Founder of Modest Needs pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud and tax evasion

Keith Taylor, the founder and former CEO of Modest Needs Foundation, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion in federal court on August 18, 2025.


Former Hot Spring County sheriff sentenced to two years for misleading federal agents

A former sheriff of Hot Spring County, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to engaging in a scheme to conceal a material fact from a governmental agency.


Lakeland residents charged with multiple armed robberies in Tampa area

A Lakeland couple has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of armed robberies that took place in August 2025.


Donald J. Trump addresses media reports and shares commentary on Truth Social

Former president Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social between August 17 and August 18, 2025, addressing recent media narratives about a proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and sharing personal remarks online.


Donald J. Trump shares brief posts and links on Truth Social on August 17

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several short messages and links to his Truth Social account on August 17, 2025.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social links on August 16, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to his Truth Social account on August 16, 2025, with links later shared via X (formerly Twitter).