News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


House passes SUPPORT Act reauthorizing opioid crisis response programs

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a statement following President Trump’s signing of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, into law. “Today, America...


Dulce man receives seven-year sentence for assault by strangulation

A Dulce resident, Kayiliab Haines, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for assault by strangulation.


Secretary Rubio and German foreign minister discuss efforts for peace in Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss the situation in Ukraine.


Zuni man indicted on federal charges for aggravated sexual abuse

A resident of Zuni, New Mexico, has been indicted on federal charges for sexually abusing two individuals over a period of two years.


House Administration Committee announces new resource lists for constituent services

The Committee on House Administration, together with the Communications Standards Commission, has introduced new guidance that allows Member offices to create and display a "Community Resources List" on their official websites.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to sending obscene videos to undercover agent posing as minor

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to attempting to send obscene material to someone he believed was a minor, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Former DeWitt post office manager sentenced for stealing over $80K in stamps

Emilio Chirico, a 57-year-old resident of Cicero, New York, was sentenced to six months in prison for wire fraud and misappropriation of postal funds.


Former Marlborough executive charged with tax fraud conspiracy and obstruction

A former executive from Marlborough, Stephen L. Hochberg, has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and obstruction of justice.


Russellton man sentenced to ten years for transporting minor for sexual exploitation

A man from Russellton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor.


ICE detains two noncitizens convicted of child-related offenses

ICE has detained two individuals, Gladys Leticia Bustamente-Rios from Honduras and Maria Alejandra Gamarro-Quinonez from Guatemala, following their convictions for crimes involving children.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on supporting seniors during holidays

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on December 3 to discuss how community networks can support older adults during the holiday season.


Mobile County man sentenced to 14 years for trafficking methamphetamine

A Mobile County man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine.


Congressional testimony highlights instability ahead of planned elections in Myanmar

Nearly five years after Myanmar’s military coup halted the seating of a democratically elected parliament, the country faces an ongoing crisis marked by violence, displacement, and international concern.


Justice Department investigates United Parks & Resorts over alleged ADA violations at Florida theme parks

The U.S. Department of Justice has begun an investigation into United Parks & Resorts Inc., the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando, over allegations of disability discrimination.