News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


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.


Former corrections officer pleads guilty to bribery at Gilmer federal prison

A former correctional officer at the Federal Corrections Institution Gilmer has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from inmates in exchange for smuggling contraband into the facility.


Schuylkill County man indicted on federal child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Craig Kimmel, 54, of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on charges related to child exploitation.


Trump signs executive order tightening rules on federal grantmaking

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order aimed at increasing oversight and accountability in federal grantmaking.


FHFA doubles LIHTC investment caps for GSEs; NAR voices support

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced an increase in the annual investment caps for government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.


Former prison officers indicted after inmate death at Augusta State Medical Prison

Two former correctional officers at Augusta State Medical Prison have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia on charges related to the death of an inmate.


Donald J. Trump announces new tariffs flowing into the U.S

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account to announce new tariffs taking effect at midnight, claiming they would generate billions for the United States.


Trump signs memorandum requiring transparency in college admissions

President Donald J. Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum instructing the Secretary of Education to require colleges and universities that receive federal financial assistance to be open about their admissions practices.


Washington man receives maximum sentence for cyberstalking and child pornography offenses

A Washington state resident, Kaden Ollila, 21, of Tacoma, was sentenced in Juneau, Alaska to 20 years in federal prison for crimes involving child pornography and cyberstalking.


Multifamily developer confidence rises amid optimism for subsidized affordable housing

Confidence in the new multifamily housing market increased compared to last year during the second quarter, according to data released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).


Three plead guilty in Eastern Oklahoma federal court for methamphetamine conspiracy

Three individuals have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug conspiracy, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


August federal grand jury returns indictments for drugs, firearms offenses

Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Oklahoma have announced indictments against several individuals following the August 2025-A session of the federal grand jury.


Thirteen charged for running elder fraud ring targeting hundreds across United States

Federal authorities have charged thirteen people in connection with a transnational elder fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of elderly victims across the United States.


Senate Aging Committee holds hearing in Florida addressing senior fraud prevention

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a field hearing in Doral, Florida, focused on protecting seniors from fraud and financial exploitation.


Donald J. Trump announces planned White House peace summit with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Former President Donald J. Trump posted on August 7, 2025 about hosting a peace summit at the White House with Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders.