News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Brooklyn Park man pleads guilty to federal child sexual exploitation charges

Charles Anthony Forame, IV, age 33, from Brooklyn Park, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to child sexual exploitation.


New Vision Foundation director charged with wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case

Hussein Mohamed Farah, executive director of New Vision Foundation in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been charged with one count of wire fraud for his involvement in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.


Ohio man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm trading via social media

An Edon, Ohio man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearms violations.


Guhaad Hashi Said pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud case

Guhaad Hashi Said, 49, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in a scheme that exploited the Federal Child Nutrition...


Salvadoran gang associate pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution in Boston area

A Salvadoran national associated with the 18th Street Gang pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing fentanyl in the Boston area.


Four Arizona residents plead guilty in Pittsburgh federal court on drug trafficking charges

Four residents of Arizona have entered guilty pleas in federal court to charges related to narcotics trafficking and money laundering, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Stockton man receives over 12 years for role in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

Walter Garcia-Ruiz, 37, of Stockton, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Sen. Schumer over appointment confirmations in latest Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social on August 5 and 6, criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding Republican appointments and legislative negotiations.


Cedar Rapids man receives federal prison sentence for straw purchasing firearms

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the attempted purchase of a firearm.


Former Amarillo employee sentenced for embezzling over $121K from federal housing fund

A former employee of the City of Amarillo has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $121,000 from a federal housing program.


Amite man pleads guilty to kidnapping resulting in death; sentencing set for November

Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old resident of Amite, Louisiana, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of kidnapping resulting in death and transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.


Kansas man indicted for bank robbery; other federal charges announced

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Darrel D. Gray, 65, of Benton, Kansas, on one count of bank robbery.


Feeding Our Future scheme leader sentenced to 28 years for pandemic meal program fraud

A federal judge has sentenced Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, 36, to 28 years in prison for leading a $300 million fraud scheme that targeted a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Aerospace Industries Association welcomes Senate's markup of defense spending bill

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed approval of the Senate Appropriations Committee's progress on the fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations bill.


Aerospace Industries Association supports U.S.-E.U. tariff-free aircraft trade deal

A deal between the United States and the European Union has been announced, removing tariffs on commercial aircraft and jet engines.


ITI strengthens government affairs team with Capitol Hill veterans

ITI has announced the addition of Noah Barger and Stephanie Mertz Patel to its government affairs team.


Sean Cairncross confirmed as White House National Cyber Director

Global tech trade association ITI has issued a statement regarding the confirmation of Sean Cairncross as the White House National Cyber Director.


ITI calls for pause on tariff hikes amid economic uncertainty

Global tech trade association ITI has expressed concerns over the Trump Administration's recent tariff increases.


Senate Finance Committee unveils bill cutting Green New Deal spending, easing fossil fuel penalties

The Senate Finance Committee has announced a proposed energy policy within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aiming to significantly reduce Green New Deal expenditures, eliminate penalties on fossil fuels, and promote an America-first energy strategy.


Stacy on the Right host: FBICS participation should 'be limited to institutions with a spotless compliance record'

Stacy Washington, host of "Stacy on the Right," expressed in an op-ed that President Trump's economic agenda is designed to prioritize workers and businesses over foreign competitors.