News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


Nigerian national pleads guilty in $4 million business email scam case

A Nigerian national living illegally in Houston has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a business email compromise conspiracy and a romance scam that targeted victims across the United States, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney...


Cleveland man sentenced to over 17 years for mass production of fentanyl pills

A Cleveland man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation that produced and distributed large quantities of fentanyl pills across Ohio.


Utility costs and indoor air quality shape commercial real estate sustainability trends

Commercial real estate clients are increasingly prioritizing building performance, with a focus on operating costs, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.


Shiprock man charged with assault resulting in serious injury

A Shiprock resident has been charged in connection with a violent assault that left one person seriously injured, according to federal authorities.


Peñasco man receives over 21 years for fatal stabbing on Picuris Pueblo land

A man from Peñasco, New Mexico, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for the fatal stabbing of another man in December 2022.


Ocala woman pleads guilty to Marion County bank robbery

An Ocala woman has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Marion County earlier this year.


Ecuadorian national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior sex assault conviction

Roberto Muy, a 35-year-old citizen of Ecuador who previously lived in Torrington, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


ICE announces arrests and planned deportations of criminal noncitizens with serious convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens."


Cape Girardeau man sentenced to one year for illegal firearm purchases

A Cape Girardeau man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for illegally purchasing firearms that were later linked to criminal investigations in Missouri and Illinois. U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. handed down the sentence on...


Melania Trump highlights diplomatic legacy at Blair House holiday reception

First Lady Melania Trump spoke at a holiday reception hosted by the Blair House Foundation and the Friends of Blair House, emphasizing the importance of maintaining America’s historic institutions.


CBP reports seventh consecutive month of zero border releases

Border crossings at the U.S. border reached another record low in November 2025, according to preliminary data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


DHS announces arrests in New Orleans targeting criminal illegal aliens

Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans.


Colorado woman receives 36-year sentence for production and distribution of child pornography

Charlyna Butterworth, a 29-year-old resident of Aurora, Colorado, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to producing and distributing child pornography.


Former USPS analyst pleads guilty in $1.5 million bribery scheme

A former United States Postal Service (USPS) employee has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in connection with USPS service contracts, according to an announcement from Ryan Raybould, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


Senators Shaheen and Risch comment on DRC-Rwanda peace accord signed in Washington

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch, who serve as the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint statement regarding the recent signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity.


Former president of Oklahoma bank indicted for alleged fraud

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Oklahoma has indicted Danny Seibel, 54, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the First National Bank of Lindsay.


Brookline man charged with attempting to entice minor into sexual activity

A Brookline resident, William Kahn, 28, has been arrested and charged with attempted coercion and enticement, as well as attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor.


Washington Accords signed to promote peace between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

On December 4, President Donald J. Trump hosted the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.


Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening healthcare cybersecurity

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mark Warner (D-VA) have reintroduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act.


Marion County man indicted for fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution

Phillip Washington III, also known as “Lil Phil,” has been indicted and arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.