News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


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.


North Providence man sentenced for leading bank fraud conspiracy

A North Providence man has been sentenced to federal prison for leading a scheme to defraud banks, steal personal information, and illegally possess a firearm.


Marshalltown nurse sentenced to six months for drug diversion and false records

A Marshalltown woman has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for diverting controlled substances and making false statements in medical records.


Hammond school official indicted on federal child pornography charges

A federal grand jury in Hammond, Indiana has indicted David Michael Reyes on three counts related to child pornography.


Jacksonville man charged with attempted enticement of minor following FBI sting

A Jacksonville man has been arrested and charged with attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.


Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on protecting seniors from financial fraud in Florida

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de los Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, Rick Scott, lideró una audiencia en Doral, Florida, centrada en la protección de los adultos mayores frente al fraude y las estafas financieras.


Donald J. Trump addresses crime and border security in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social on August 7, 2025, commenting on crime rates in Washington and making claims about illegal entries at the southern border.


Harrison County man pleads guilty to distributing synthetic opioid

Chad William Mullooly, a 40-year-old resident of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to distributing p-Fluorofentanyl.


Bryan County man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

A Colbert, Oklahoma resident has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Man sentenced to prison for burglary of sleeping woman's apartment in Washington

Nathaniel Robinson, 36, of Washington, D.C., received a sentence in Superior Court today for burglarizing a woman’s apartment during the night of March 6.


Trump orders review and upgrade for transparency in college admissions

President Donald J. Trump has issued a directive to the Secretary of Education aimed at increasing transparency in higher education admissions.


FTC reports major surge in impersonation scams targeting older adults

Reports of financial losses by older adults to impersonation scams have risen sharply over the past four years, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Anderson man sentenced for impersonating officer and possessing incendiary bombs

Joshua W. Stearman, a 42-year-old resident of Anderson, Indiana, has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison with an additional three years of supervised release after being found guilty of unlawfully possessing incendiary bombs and...


Trump signs executive order barring banks from denying service based on beliefs

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at preventing federal regulators from encouraging financial institutions to deny or limit services based on customers’ political or religious beliefs, or their lawful business activities.


Donald J. Trump announces White House event for Purple Heart recipients

Former President Donald J. Trump announced on August 7, 2025 that he will honor one hundred Purple Heart recipients at a special White House ceremony.


Homewood man indicted for illegal firearm possession following prior felony convictions

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Chaz Mitchell, 35, of Homewood, Pennsylvania, on a charge of violating federal firearms law.


Donald J. Trump addresses Iran, census overhaul, and tariffs in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump published several posts on August 7, 2025 via Truth Social discussing developments regarding Iran's nuclear program, proposed changes to the U.S. census process, and rising tariff revenues.


Donald J. Trump calls for Intel CEO resignation and highlights past presidential salary donation

Former President Donald J. Trump issued several Truth Social posts on August 7, 2025.