News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


Father-son leaders sentenced for running cross-border drug trafficking operation

A Phoenix, Arizona resident and a Mexican national living illegally in Phoenix have been sentenced in federal court for violating the federal “Kingpin” drug-trafficking statute and money laundering.


Former Cuban military sergeant receives four-year sentence for pandemic loan fraud

A former Cuban military sergeant, Yovany Ciero, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on December 3, 2025, for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A Rosebud, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.


Baldwin County men sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession

Two men from Baldwin County, Alabama, have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms as convicted felons.


House Energy and Commerce Committee announces Member Day hearing for December 12

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking Member of the Committee, have announced that a Member Day hearing will be held to give all Members of the House of...


Targa Badlands sentenced for Clean Air Act violation involving compressor station emissions

A North Dakota company, Targa Badlands LLC, has been sentenced for violating the Clean Air Act. U.S. District Judge Daniel M. Traynor issued the sentence following a plea agreement announced by United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase.


Southern District of Texas files hundreds of new immigration-related charges

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have filed 316 cases related to immigration and border security offenses between November 28 and December 4, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Convicted sex offender receives 20-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Michael Hochman, a 52-year-old resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for downloading and collecting thousands of images and videos depicting the sexual...


Homeland Security leaders question Apple, Google over tracking apps used against law enforcement

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) have sent letters to Apple and Google about mobile applications that allow...


Stimson Center appoints four new members to board of directors

The Stimson Center has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors: Brett B. Lambert, Jill Weise, Eliot Kang, and Raj Shah.


U.S. Attorney’s Office reports weekly immigration enforcement actions in New Mexico

In Albuquerque, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly report on immigration enforcement activity.


FOIA request sent to University of the District of Columbia regarding FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5

FOIA Request to University of the District of Columbia regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.


Mexican national pleads guilty in New Orleans federal drug trafficking case

A Mexican national, Rodolfo Aviles-Reyes, also known as “Omar,” has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving drug trafficking and money laundering.


FTC responds after Aya Healthcare ends plan to acquire Cross Country Healthcare

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition has responded to the decision by Aya Healthcare to terminate its proposed acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare.


Texas businessman convicted for bribing PEMEX officials

A Houston businessman has been convicted by a federal jury for his involvement in a scheme to bribe officials at Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned oil company, and its subsidiary PEMEX Exploración y Producción (PEP).


Sex offender from Illinois receives 35-year federal sentence for new crimes against children

A registered sex offender from Olney, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several new crimes involving children.


Arrington calls for reforms as House Budget Committee spotlights economic gains

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington appeared on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus to discuss recent economic trends and the need for health care cost reform.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to four years for illegal firearm possession

A Washington D.C. man, Jeffrey Boston, was sentenced to four years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a prohibited person.


Own Every Dollar gang leader sentenced to 15 years for violent crimes

Hugo Rodriguez, also known as “Juice,” was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role as the leader of the Own Every Dollar (OED) gang.


Rep. Tlaib criticized for comments during tour of Michigan ICE facility

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., visited the ICE North Lake Processing Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, which holds individuals convicted of serious crimes such as sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly...