News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Three Chinese-owned firms settle for $21M over alleged false PPP loan claims

BWI North America Inc., BWI Indiana Inc., and BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. have agreed to pay $21,660,983 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans...


Rio Grande Valley man receives nine-year sentence for child pornography conviction

A Donna, Texas man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after being convicted of receiving child pornography.


Donald J. Trump posts about DC crime concerns and extends China tariff suspension

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on August 11, 2025, about rising crime in Washington, D.C., quoting DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton, and announced an extension of tariff suspensions on China through executive order.


Guatemalan man charged with illegal re-entry after prior removals

A Guatemalan citizen, Edin Julian Hernandez Mejia, 22, has been arrested and charged with illegal re-entry into the United States.


Alta man pleads guilty to federal charge for illegal firearm possession

A man from Alta, Iowa, has pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm.


Kanawha County woman sentenced to probation for PPP loan fraud

Krista Marie Menchaca, a 32-year-old resident of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, was sentenced to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay $21,963.96 in restitution for her role in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.


Donald J. Trump cites influence and criticizes Fed chair in August Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on Truth Social on August 12, 2025.


Four sentenced for stealing checks from St.Louis area postal collection boxes

Four St. Louis area residents, including a former U.S. Postal Service employee, have been sentenced for their involvement in a scheme that stole checks from the mail to commit bank fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Thomas C. Albus.


Match Group settles with FTC over deceptive practices; agrees to pay $14 million

Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC, the parent companies of dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, and The League, have agreed to pay $14 million and make significant changes to their business practices following charges...


Former Rochester bus driver sentenced to 10 years for child pornography offense

A former school bus driver in Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to receive child pornography.


Federal court vacates Federal Reserve rule on debit card swipe fees after NFIB challenge

A federal district court in North Dakota has vacated the Federal Reserve’s Regulation II, a rule that sets standards for debit card swipe fees.


FTC to host office hours for librarians on consumer protection resources

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing its partnership with libraries nationwide to provide resources that help people recognize, avoid, and report scams.


Human smuggling suspect arrested after police chase ends in crash

A 34-year-old man from Pharr, Texas, Cesar Rafael Leon, has been taken into federal custody after a vehicle pursuit ended in a crash involving law enforcement.


Milton man indicted on federal firearm charge faces mandatory minimum sentence

Willie Curtis Slack, Jr., a 49-year-old resident of Milton, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.


Three-fourths of U.S. metros see home price gains in second quarter

In the second quarter of 2025, 75% of U.S. metro areas experienced increases in home prices, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).


Metro Nashville Public Schools settles ADA complaint over diabetes care policy

The United States has reached a settlement with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and Ross Early Learning Center (Ross ELC) regarding allegations that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


Mexican citizen sentenced for receipt of child pornography involving infants

A Mexican citizen living in McAllen, Texas, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography involving infants and toddlers.


Scott County man receives nearly 29-year sentence for child pornography production

A Georgetown, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 348 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Donald J. Trump highlights peace treaty signing and judicial nomination in new posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted about attending an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty signing and nominating James Maxwell for federal judgeship on August 12, 2025.


Charlotte man sentenced to over two years for firearms theft from licensed dealer

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for stealing firearms from a licensed dealer.