News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Treasury reveals borrowing plans for early 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced its current estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the first two quarters of 2025.


Trump's proposal to eliminate tip taxes raises budgetary concerns

Just over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump is swiftly implementing executive orders and policy reversals that could lead to significant changes.


Progreso CBP officers detain man wanted for child sexual assault

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted for an aggravated sexual assault offense against a child.


ACLU seeks court intervention over unfulfilled FOIA requests on surveillance

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has requested a federal court to intervene after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to provide records concerning the use of Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) and fusion centers.


Puyallup Tribe member receives 13-year sentence for friend's fatal shooting

A member of the Puyallup Tribe, Dennis Jacobsen, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the shooting death of a friend.


New Orleans man indicted for fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Rickey Smith, a 46-year-old resident of New Orleans, on charges related to the distribution of fentanyl.


VA mandates return to in-person work; exceptions apply

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new policy requiring eligible employees to return to in-person work at their designated duty stations.


Ex-Massachusetts senator sentenced for COVID-19 benefits fraud

Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean A. Tran has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and failing to report income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). U.S. District...


Rubio meets with Bukele; agreements reached on migration and security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.


EPA Administrator marks two years since East Palestine train derailment

On February 3, 2025, Lee Zeldin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, visited East Palestine, Ohio.


Doug Burgum sworn in as 55th Secretary of the Interior

On Friday, Doug Burgum was sworn in as the 55th Secretary of the Interior.


New Bedford man sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A New Bedford resident, Vinicio DeJesus Marrero Arias, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Serial fraudster receives decade-long federal prison sentence

James Henley, a 35-year-old resident of Greenwood, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison following his guilty plea to multiple charges including aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.


EU Digital Networks Act debated at CCIA-hosted roundtable

On November 27, 2025, the Computer & Communications Association (CCIA Europe) organized a high-level roundtable in Brussels titled '2030 Digital Targets and the Digital Networks Act: What is the Best Way Forward?


Florida man convicted for conspiring to attack Baltimore power grid

A federal jury in Baltimore has found Brandon Russell, a 29-year-old from Orlando, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to damage an energy facility.


Thirteen indicted in DEA operation targeting alleged drug traffickers in Texas

Thirteen individuals have been charged in a federal indictment as part of the DEA-led Operation Put It In Reverse, targeting alleged drug traffickers operating out of the Texas Panhandle.


Lake County man indicted for attempting to entice a minor

A Lake County man has been indicted on charges related to the attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity.


AMA urges Cigna to commit fully to healthcare reforms

Cigna has announced plans to implement changes aimed at improving healthcare, specifically targeting their prior authorization processes.


Fresno man pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud involving tech startup

Royce Newcomb, a 62-year-old resident of Fresno, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.


Norwood man convicted for interstate threats against law enforcement

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced the conviction of Bryan Cornwell, a 41-year-old former resident of Norwood, Colorado.