News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


U.S. Customs officer indicted on charges related to sexual assaults in Chicago suburbs

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been indicted on federal civil rights charges, accused of sexually assaulting and robbing several women in Chicago suburbs.


Port Arthur man receives over 10-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

A Port Arthur resident has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Convicted felon from Maui sentenced for possessing explosives

Jess Kiesel Lee, a 43-year-old resident of Kula, Maui, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing explosive powder as a convicted felon.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes and drug offenses

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as serious criminal offenders who are in the United States illegally.


Chairman Walberg marks 50 years since passage of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Today, Tim Walberg, Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, addressed the House Floor to mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).


Tucson man indicted for illegal excavation and sale of tribal artifacts

A Tucson resident, Leo Reynoso, 46, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the unauthorized excavation and trafficking of archeological resources from land belonging to the Gila River Indian Community.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on economic contributions of older Americans

On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to discuss the positive impact that older Americans have on the country's economy.


Savannah man receives maximum sentence for ammunition possession after fatal shooting

Charlie Sapp, a 58-year-old resident of Savannah, has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 120 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.


Former corrections officer sentenced for smuggling drugs and phone into Ohio prison

A former corrections officer from Cleveland has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for accepting a bribe to smuggle contraband into the Trumbull Correctional Institution (TCI) in Leavittsburg, Ohio.


Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza plan and Sudan ceasefire with Egypt’s foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on December 9, 2025.


Durbin urges Senate action on bipartisan bill targeting online child sexual abuse

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Congress to pass the bipartisan STOP CSAM Act, a bill aimed at combating online child sexual abuse material.


District man sentenced to over three years for drug trafficking and gun offense

Cevin Andre Belton, a 40-year-old resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for trafficking crack cocaine and illegally possessing a semi-automatic pistol.


Jackson man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl; sentencing set for March

A Jackson resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Ketchikan man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession during domestic violence case

A Ketchikan man has been sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon during a domestic violence incident.


Huntington man pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

Troy Alan Glover, a 32-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, pleaded guilty on October 20, 2025, to distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl.


FTC warns 13 software firms over alleged limits on rental price transparency

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 13 property management software providers across the United States.


Federal Trade Commission holds closed meeting on law enforcement matter

A closed meeting of the Federal Trade Commission was held on December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT.


Senators Durbin and Grassley propose bipartisan bills targeting online child exploitation

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced a set of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing online child exploitation and updating federal laws to better protect...


Louisiana man receives 25-year sentence for drug trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

A Shreveport, Louisiana resident has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Connecticut oil trader sentenced for bribery scheme involving Brazilian officials

A former senior oil and gas trader, Glenn Oztemel, was sentenced in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to 15 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to bribe Brazilian government officials and launder money.