News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Memphis man sentenced to 15 years for firearm possession and drug distribution

A Memphis man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for firearm possession and intent to distribute marijuana.


Trump announces Dr. Stephen Miran appointment to Federal Reserve Board

Former President Donald J. Trump announced via Truth Social on August 7, 2025, his selection of Dr. Stephen Miran for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board until early 2026.


Lafayette man receives over five years in prison for fentanyl distribution

Christopher Burdine-Davies, a 24-year-old resident of Lafayette, Indiana, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Donald J. Trump announces reciprocal tariffs and posts news updates on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates to his Truth Social account on August 6 and August 7, 2025.


Man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry after prior deportations

A Honduran citizen has been sentenced to 92 days in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported.


Trump issues executive order seeking expanded alternative asset options for retirement savers

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order aiming to expand access for American workers in 401(k) and other defined-contribution retirement plans to alternative asset investments.


Florida man sentenced for conspiracy targeting Baltimore power grid

Brandon Clint Russell, a 30-year-old from Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring to damage or destroy electrical facilities in Maryland.


Mexican national sentenced for repeated illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Mexican citizen living in North Buena Vista, Iowa, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being deported multiple times.


Donald J. Trump references news community and addresses Wall Street Journal criticism in new posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 7, 2025 via Truth Social and associated accounts.


South Jordan man sentenced to over 19 years for possession of child pornography

Daniel David Egli, a 51-year-old resident of South Jordan, Utah, was sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison following his conviction for possession of child pornography.


Paramount man indicted for assaulting border patrol officer during protest

A federal grand jury has indicted Jacob Daniel Terrazas, 30, of Paramount, on a charge of assaulting a federal employee with a deadly and dangerous weapon resulting in bodily injury.


Trump issues executive order barring politicized debanking practices

The White House has issued an executive order aimed at preventing financial institutions from restricting access to banking services for Americans based on their political or religious beliefs, or lawful business activities.


Two plead guilty in scheme using stolen patient data for COVID relief fraud

Two individuals have pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraud scheme that involved using stolen personal data from hospital patients to obtain nearly $1 million in pandemic relief funds.


Bronx man charged with possessing child pornography while employed at local school

A Bronx resident, Carlos Rivas, has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation by federal authorities.


Trump highlights fulfilled promises after 200 days in office

President Donald J. Trump marked 200 days in office, highlighting a series of achievements and fulfilled campaign promises during this period.


Sixth Circuit upholds lengthy sentence for Jason Autry on firearms convictions

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld a 228-month federal prison sentence for Jason Autry, who was convicted of firearms offenses in the Western District of Tennessee.


Muskogee man sentenced to over five years for methamphetamine distribution

A Muskogee resident has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for a drug offense.


Six plead guilty to drug charges after ATF operation in Jackson

Six individuals have pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution charges following an operation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Jackson, Mississippi.


New Jersey man indicted for arson with explosives at Pottsville rental property

A federal grand jury has indicted Tyrie Rashad Dunn, also known as “Chaos,” age 37, of Lodi, New Jersey, for maliciously damaging a building by fire or explosive material and for the use of explosive material in the commission of a felony.


Vermont man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

Travis Collins, 43, of St. Albans City, Vermont, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.