News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Woman sentenced for firearm thefts committed with fugitive partner

A woman involved in firearm thefts during two burglaries was sentenced to over four years in federal prison on January 31, 2025.


Detroit man pleads guilty to federal drug charges involving fentanyl

Allen Lation Baird, a 48-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has entered a guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Honduran national faces trial for illegal reentry into U.S., maximum penalty of 10 years

Jacksonville, Florida – A Honduran national has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.


Maryland man receives lengthy sentence for crimes against minors

On January 31, 2025, Julian Everett, a 41-year-old resident of New Carrollton, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman delivered the sentence for...


California residents charged with transporting stolen cigarettes across state lines

Six California residents have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.


G7 foreign ministers condemn violence escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have issued a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).


Zuni woman receives 18-year sentence for fatal kidnapping

A Zuni woman has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for her role in a 2019 kidnapping that led to the victim's death.


US Secretary congratulates Sri Lanka on National Day, highlights bilateral partnership

On February 3, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on behalf of the United States as they celebrate their National Day on February 4.


Delaware County man convicted of defrauding pandemic relief programs

Francis J. Battista, a 39-year-old resident of Aston, Pennsylvania, has been convicted on multiple charges for defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs of $8.4 million.


Alleged carjacker charged after armed incident in Northeast D.C

Parren Hawkins, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces charges in Superior Court for armed carjacking.


CFPB activities halted by acting director amid privacy protection concerns

President Trump's new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has issued an order to halt indefinitely "all rulemaking, communications, litigation, and other activities" at the agency.


United States signs nuclear cooperation agreement with El Salvador

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco of El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU).


CFPB halts operations under new acting director Scott Bessent

President Trump's new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has issued an order to indefinitely halt "all rulemaking, communications, litigation, and other activities" at the agency.


US pauses tariffs on Mexican goods amid border crisis

On February 1, 2025, a decision was made to address the challenges posed by Mexican drug trafficking organizations and other related threats.


Apple supports tech-focused courses at Ellis Marsalis Center in New Orleans

On a rainy afternoon in New Orleans' Ninth Ward, the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) comes alive as students arrive for classes.


Iowa man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution and gun offenses

Oscar Navarro-Zepeda, a 43-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, received a 17-year federal prison sentence on January 31, 2025.


Texas Public Policy Foundation backs bill on Mexican cartel FTO status

On Friday, Representative Chip Roy reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act.


Ohio man receives 100-month sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

Stephan G. Ward, a 32-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.


Columbus man pleads guilty in child exploitation sting

A Columbus man has admitted to attempting to send obscene material to a minor during an undercover investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal re-entry into the US

A Honduran national, Juan Jose Arriaga-Moreno, also known as "Jaime Garcia Matamoros," has been sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States.