News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Donald J. Trump posts about Fort Stewart incident and news community updates

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 6, 2025, including repeated links to his news community and a statement about a shooting incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia.


Laredo woman sentenced for attempt to smuggle minor across border

A Laredo woman has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for her role in attempting to smuggle a three-year-old child into the United States.


Philadelphia man sentenced for armed robbery of North Philadelphia dollar store

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in the armed robbery of a dollar store in North Philadelphia.


Goose Creek man pleads guilty in North Charleston bribery scheme

Hason Tatorian “Tory” Fields, a 51-year-old resident of Goose Creek, has admitted guilt to charges related to public corruption.


Georgia man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges in Alabama

A federal grand jury has indicted Adree Villanueva, 25, of Kennesaw, Georgia, on charges related to child sexual exploitation.


Bristol man faces indictment for attempted murder after shooting incident with federal agents

John Caleb Allen, a 26-year-old resident of Bristol, Florida, has been indicted on several federal charges following his arrest on July 24, 2025.


Natick roofing company owner sentenced to prison for tax evasion

Jake Miller, a Natick resident and owner of Kostas Roofing, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for tax evasion.


Cherokee woman faces federal charges for alleged child abuse on tribal land

Shawnenna Caroline Roland, 39, of Cherokee and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been charged with federal offenses related to child abuse, child neglect, and assault in Indian country.


Honduran national sentenced for unlawful reentry after prior removals

A Honduran national has been sentenced to nearly six months in prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after being previously removed.


Donald J. Trump highlights salary donation and envoy’s meeting with Putin in new posts

Former President Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on August 6, 2025 to discuss donating his presidential salary and share updates about diplomatic engagement between his envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Waterbury man pleads guilty to firearm charge linked to drug trafficking

A Waterbury resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a firearm offense related to drug trafficking.


San Bernardino County man charged with fraudulently obtaining over $800K in COVID relief funds

A San Bernardino County man was arrested on federal charges for allegedly obtaining more than $800,000 in COVID-19 relief funds by hiding his prior criminal conviction.


Four indicted on federal firearms and immigration charges under Operation Take Back America

Federal authorities have indicted four individuals in Asheville on firearms and immigration charges as part of Operation Take Back America, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social and X on August 6, 2025

On August 6, 2025, Donald J. Trump posted several updates via Truth Social and had them shared by the Trump Daily Posts account on X. The messages continue Trump's pattern of engaging his audience through social media platforms following his time...


Tornado Cash co-founder convicted for laundering over $1 billion in criminal proceeds

Roman Storm, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, has been convicted in federal court for his role in operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that processed over $1 billion in illegal transactions.


Missouri man sentenced for stealing over $350K using client data at financial firm

A former employee of a financial firm in Missouri has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients.


Dallas man convicted for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in Eastern District of Texas

A Dallas resident has been convicted of federal drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Monroe County man receives 15-year sentence for drug trafficking charges

Pernell Riddick, 36, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Muskogee man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

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


Port Matilda man charged with threatening then President-elect Donald J. Trump

Jacob Buckley, a 22-year-old resident of Port Matilda in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has been charged by criminal information for making threats against then President-elect Donald J. Trump.