News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Honduran national sentenced for firearm possession in New Orleans

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Joan E. Escobar-Reyes, a 26-year-old native of Honduras, for firearm possession.


Three arrested over alleged $13M scam laundering scheme

Three individuals have been arrested in Santa Ana, California, on federal criminal complaints for allegedly laundering over $13 million obtained from victims of investment scams known as "pig butchering."


NFIB supports budget resolution aimed at making tax deductions permanent

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its support for H.Con.


Trump approves disaster aid after storms hit Kentucky

President Donald J. Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky in response to severe storms and flooding that have affected the state.


Grand Island man sentenced to over four years for meth distribution

Acting United States Attorney Matthew Molsen has announced the sentencing of Jose Luis Deleon, a 65-year-old resident of Grand Island, Nebraska.


Organizations criticize White House's influence on independent agencies

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has aligned with the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards and numerous civil rights and civil liberties organizations in opposition to recent actions by President Trump.


High-level drug trafficker tied to Mexico sentenced to 10 years

Francisco Villegas-Garcia, a 37-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to ten years in prison by the U.S. District Court in Columbus for his involvement in a fentanyl conspiracy.


CCIA raises concerns over Maryland's proposed data broker legislation

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is set to present its testimony and submit comments regarding Maryland's HB 1089, also known as the Data Brokers – Registry and Gross Income Tax (Building Information Guardrails Data Act of...


Melanie Krause named acting IRS commissioner following Doug O'Donnell's retirement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a leadership change at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Drug-trafficking suspects arrested after major operation in Poinsett County

Eighteen individuals have been taken into custody following a series of arrests in Poinsett County, Arkansas.


Pascagoula man receives 20-year sentence for child pornography distribution

A Pascagoula man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing images of minors involved in sexually explicit conduct.


Experts discuss challenges in moderating Maghrebi Arabic content online

In a recent episode of the podcast "CDT's Tech Talks," hosted by Jamal Magby, the focus was on content moderation challenges in non-dominant languages, specifically Maghrebi Arabic dialects.


Public invited to comment on new AI action plan by March 15

President Trump's administration has issued an Executive Order aimed at maintaining America's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.


Maryland man convicted of fentanyl distribution following seven-day federal trial

After a seven-day trial, OJ Rashad Green, also known as "Ice," was found guilty by a federal jury of distributing fentanyl on multiple occasions.


Chicago artist sentenced for role in nationwide fraud conspiracy

A Chicago man, Terrence Bender, known in the music industry as "Blends" or "Dopeblends," has been sentenced to three years of probation for his involvement in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy.


Border apprehensions hit 15-year low under Trump's administration

Today, Secretary Noem announced that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered only 200 individuals at the U.S. Southern border on a recent Saturday.


Supreme Court grants new trial for Richard Glossip amid prosecutorial misconduct claims

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, a new trial.


US-China relations: Congressional priorities discussed at Brookings event

As the new Congress begins its term, a significant focus will be on the United States' competitive relationship with China.


Texas man sentenced for fentanyl distribution and firearms possession

Elijah Shores, a 30-year-old resident of Irving, Texas, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison by Chief Judge Holly A. Brady of the United States District Court.


Baytown man sentenced to 10 years for meth distribution

A Baytown resident, David Lee Garza, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentencing following Garza's guilty plea on May 31, 2024.