News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


U.S. unseals warrant for tanker linked to sanctioned oil network

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has unsealed a seizure warrant for the crude oil tanker M/T Skipper (IMO #9304667).


Missouri man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography offenses

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography.


CBP offers Global Entry and NEXUS interviews at Blaine enrollment center through December

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding a special enrollment event for applicants seeking to complete their Global Entry or NEXUS interviews.


U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Gibraltar Station arrested Silvio Berge, a 60-year-old German national, on December 5 in Monroe, Michigan.


Pharmacists Fight Back Act seeks reform of pharmacy benefit manager practices

American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) is urging Congress to pass the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, which has been reintroduced as two pieces of federal legislation aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights arrests and warns against threats in December posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on December 12, 2025, highlighting recent arrests of individuals accused of serious crimes and warning about the legal consequences of threatening federal agents.


South Carolina measles outbreak worsens amid declining vaccination rates

A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening, with 111 cases reported in the Upstate region, according to the Washington Post.


Mexican national receives over six years for methamphetamine conspiracy in Arizona

Daniel Roberto Auz-Vasquez, a 28-year-old resident of Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Former Fort Jackson soldier sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

Matthew Valkinburg, a 35-year-old former soldier from Pueblo, Colorado, has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.


Jonesboro man receives federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Arthur Ray Osborne, a 44-year-old from Jonesboro, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Hinesburg man receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession

Anthony Seagroves, 32, of Hinesburg, Vermont, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Cantwell criticizes Trump executive order on artificial intelligence preemption

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a statement in response to President Trump's recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI).


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights partnerships and enforcement actions in recent posts

On December 12, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted updates praising Butler County Sheriff Rick Jones’ cooperation through the federal-local “287(g)” program, discussed a criminal case involving Vannaleut Keomany, and commented...


U.S. Secret Service shares updates on veteran employees and recent security operations

The U.S. Secret Service posted updates between December 10-12, 2025 regarding its veteran workforce composition and an operation near the United Nations General Assembly involving SIM card security threats.


ICE announces arrests targeting criminal illegal aliens with serious convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the recent arrest of several individuals described as serious criminal illegal aliens from various parts of the United States.


Florida man convicted for leading $300 million cartel-linked money laundering scheme

Alain Bibliowicz Mitrani, a Miami resident and citizen of France and Colombia, was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn on five counts related to money laundering and bank fraud.


CBP highlights achievements of agriculture specialists and promotes Global Entry app

On December 12, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates about their agriculture specialists' achievements and promoted their Global Entry mobile app for expedited re-entry into the United States.


McLaughlin man sentenced to two years for assault resulting in serious injury

A McLaughlin, South Dakota man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for assaulting his mother. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Brady James Claymore, 38, on December 4, 2025.


Carmel man convicted for murder and drug crimes following week-long federal trial

A federal jury has found Dwayne Pulliam, a resident of Carmel, New York, guilty of Travel Act murder and narcotics offenses.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on EPA’s designation of two PFAS chemicals

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, have announced an upcoming hearing to address concerns about the Environmental Protection...