News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


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...


Philadelphia man indicted for robberies at store, gas station, and bank

Donte Samuel Brown, a 45-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has been charged with multiple counts related to a series of robberies in the area.


Cruz introduces bipartisan bill targeting legal distinctions in federal methamphetamine cases

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Kennedy (R-La.) have introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures (PURE) Act, a bill designed to give law enforcement stronger tools in fighting methamphetamine trafficking by removing the...


Kansas man sentenced to 15 years for producing child pornography involving minor met online

Marcus Abeyta, a 32-year-old resident of Emporia, Kansas, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography after targeting a minor he met through an online video game.


Legislation aims at expanding VA health services for U.S. veterans residing in Pacific island nations

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) have introduced a bill to expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for U.S. veterans living in the...


CDC investigates first U.S. infant botulism outbreak linked to commercial baby formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its investigation into an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula.


Lil’ Turtles recalls tomato basil soup over undeclared milk allergen

Lil’ Turtles has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of its Grandma Belle’s Tomato Basil Soup due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.


TBC Distribution recalls Lucky Foods cinnamon powder due to potential lead contamination

TBC Distribution Corporate, based in Brooklyn, New York, has issued a recall for its Lucky Foods brand Cinnamon Powder 40g with a best before date of September 15, 2027.


Treasury Secretary criticizes Democrat-led states over refusal to implement federal tax cuts

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has criticized several Democrat-led states for not aligning with provisions in the tax relief bill signed by President Trump on July 4th.


Treasury sanctions network recruiting Colombians for Sudan conflict

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against four individuals and four entities accused of supporting the ongoing civil war in Sudan.


Michigan pharmacist sentenced to prison for $6 million health care fraud

A Michigan pharmacist has been sentenced to 80 months in prison for defrauding health care benefit programs by billing for prescription medications that were never dispensed.


Billings man sentenced to ten years for distributing methamphetamine

A Billings man, Stetson Claude Nash McBride, 30, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Cuban national indicted for assaulting TSA officers at Las Vegas airport

A Cuban national residing in Las Vegas appeared in court following an incident at Harry Reid International Airport.


Southbridge man pleads guilty in federal court to cocaine conspiracy charges

A Southbridge resident has pleaded guilty to charges related to a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and unlawful possession of a machinegun, according to an announcement from federal authorities.


Texas DOT emphasizes preparation amid growing emergency response needs

Texas faces a range of emergencies due to its size and diverse geography, which includes the Gulf Coast, mountains, deserts, and forests.