News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Southbridge man pleads guilty to role in Central Massachusetts cocaine conspiracy

A Southbridge resident has admitted to participating in a cocaine distribution conspiracy in Central Massachusetts.


Norfolk man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Norfolk man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


House Energy and Commerce Committee challenges California over continued enforcement of EV mandate

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced that it has sent a letter to California regulators seeking information on the state's continued enforcement of vehicle emissions mandates that have been nullified.


Maryland men sentenced for stealing nearly $1 million using stolen identities

A Maryland man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for participating in a scheme that defrauded financial institutions of at least $930,000 using stolen identities.


House Energy and Commerce Committee supports EPA rollback of de facto EV mandate

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced its support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal regulations that effectively mandated electric vehicles, according to a press release.


Farm Bureau presents health-focused recommendations to MAHA Commission

The American Farm Bureau Federation has presented a set of recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission aimed at improving health outcomes and supporting farmers in producing safe, healthy, and affordable food.


Chairwoman McClain tours factories to thank supporters of H.R. 1

Manufacturers recently welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain and several area members of Congress during factory tours to express gratitude for their support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Policy Group: ‘We are witnessing the rise of a cabal’ abusing the False Claims Act for profit

The Prosperity for US Foundation, a public policy group focused on economic freedom and accountability, is warning about emerging alliances between whistleblowers, prosecutors, and financial backers that it says are treating False Claims Act litigation as a business model.


Qrypt CTO on U.S.-China relationship: 'We have no reciprocity right now'

Denis Mandich, Chief Technology Officer at Qrypt, said that the Chinese government's support for the theft and monetization of American intellectual property (IP) exemplifies a lack of reciprocity in the U.S.-China relationship.


Baltimore County woman pleads guilty to impersonating nurses using stolen credentials

A Baltimore County woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to impersonating nurses and aggravated identity theft.


Department of Government Efficiency shares contracts update, affirms data access authority

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced its latest accountability report, emphasizing its role in terminating inefficient contracts and affirming its legal authority to access sensitive federal data.


Department of Government Efficiency shares contracts update highlighting $388 million in savings

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 122 contracts with a total ceiling value of $1.4 billion over five days, resulting in $388 million in savings.


Department of Government Efficiency announces OneGov deal with DocuSign

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced a new OneGov agreement that will enable the General Services Administration (GSA) to secure DocuSign discounts projected to save $1.3 billion annually.


Grayson County man indicted for illegal machine gun possession

A Grayson County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas for possessing a machine gun.


National Association of Realtors partners with SafeStreets to offer new home security benefits

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has announced a new partnership with SafeStreets, an ADT home security and automation provider.


District woman pleads guilty to assaulting ex-U.S. attorney and marshals

Emily Gabriella Sommer, a 32-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting a government official.


Hartford man convicted on federal firearm charges following convenience store altercation

A federal jury in Bridgeport has found Morris Carter III, also known as “Mo,” guilty of firearm offenses.


Moolenaar and Scott urge return of China forensic institute onto U.S. Entity List

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Senator Rick Scott have sent a letter to Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler.


Rhode Island fire marshal charged with multiple child exploitation offenses

A federal indictment has been filed against Jeffrey Almond, 41, the Fire Marshal for Lincoln, Rhode Island.


El Dorado man receives over 10 years for distributing child sexual abuse materials

A Kansas man from El Dorado has been sentenced to 126 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials.