News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Canadian charged with stealing $65M in crypto from DeFi platforms

An indictment was unsealed in a Brooklyn federal court charging Andean Medjedovic with wire fraud, computer hacking, and attempted extortion.


Texas Public Policy Foundation criticizes school spending in new video series

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has released a new video that scrutinizes school district spending in Texas.


Hamilton man sentenced for receiving narcotics through mail

Joshua M. Riley, a 46-year-old resident of Hamilton, Ohio, received a 15-year prison sentence for narcotics and firearms offenses in the U.S. District Court.


Andrew Hollins sentenced for pandemic fraud and narcotics trafficking

Burlington, Vermont - Andrew Hollins, also known as Andrew Jones, has been sentenced to 62 months in prison following guilty pleas to charges of narcotics trafficking, wire fraud, and money laundering.


Former SCDC captain pleads guilty in $279K bribery scheme

Christine Mary Livingston, a former captain at the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC), has admitted to her involvement in a bribery conspiracy.


U.S. pauses tariffs on Canadian goods amid border security talks

On February 1, 2025, a determination was made regarding Canada's handling of drug trafficking organizations and related criminal activities.


Two lenders charged with defrauding investors over failed Fresno company

A federal grand jury has indicted David Hardcastle, 61, of Fresno, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and substantive wire fraud.


EPA initiates largest wildfire cleanup after Los Angeles fires

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on its largest wildfire hazardous waste cleanup operation in history, responding to devastating fires in Los Angeles County.


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.