News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Department of Labor appoints J. Ross Stewart as executive secretary

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the appointment of J. Ross Stewart as its new executive secretary.


Companies pay $1.3 million over false claims act violations in contract eligibility

Whitcraft LLC and Berkshire Manufactured Products, Inc., collectively known as the Whitcraft Companies, have paid $1,317,653.44 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


ICE arrests 18 during Mississippi worksite enforcement operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the U.S. Border Patrol's Gulfport Station and the Drug Enforcement Administration Gulfport, executed a worksite enforcement operation at Gulf Coast Prestress Partners, Ltd. in...


Heritage Foundation backs Trump's defense leadership changes

The Heritage Foundation has expressed strong support for President Trump's recent changes in military leadership at the U.S. Department of Defense.


Authorities intercept human smuggling attempt in Texas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently thwarted a human smuggling operation in collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, and the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office.


Nebraska Grand Jury returns indictments against multiple defendants across various criminal charges

The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has issued 33 unsealed indictments against 35 defendants, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Matthew Molsen.


Cedar Rapids man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution.


El Paso man pleads guilty after high-speed chase ends in meth discovery

An El Paso man has admitted guilt to federal drug trafficking charges following a high-speed chase and collision in Otero County.


Experts discuss moderating Maghrebi Arabic content on social media

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


Florida woman pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violation

A Florida woman has admitted to violating the Clean Water Act by discharging oil into U.S. waters.


Missouri woman pleads guilty to defrauding Elvis Presley’s family

A Missouri woman has admitted guilt in a scheme to defraud the family of Elvis Presley.


Aerospace Industries Association congratulates Driscoll on Army Secretary confirmation

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has extended its congratulations to Daniel Driscoll following his confirmation as the Secretary of the Army.


Walgreens to pay $2.8 million to settle Medicaid overbilling charges

Walgreen Co., commonly known as Walgreens, has consented to pay over $2.8 million to settle charges that it overcharged the Massachusetts and Georgia Medicaid programs by submitting inflated prices for certain generic medications.


Boston felon sentenced to ten years for drug and firearms offenses

A Boston man has been sentenced to a decade in prison following his conviction for drug and firearms offenses.


New York man convicted in multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency fraud scheme

A federal jury in San Francisco has found Douglas Jae Woo Kim, 32, guilty on 14 counts of wire fraud and money laundering.


Tax Foundation updates modeling framework for analyzing federal tax code impacts

The Tax Foundation has announced enhancements to its Taxes and Growth model, which assesses the economic, revenue, and distributional impacts of changes to the federal tax code.


ICE arrests five illegal aliens with DUI convictions in Washington

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested five individuals in Washington state, all of whom have convictions related to driving under the influence (DUI).


Treasury Secretary meets Australian Treasurer to discuss Indo-Pacific economic security

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss cooperation on economic security in the Indo-Pacific region.


Felon sentenced for gun crime after road rage incident

A convicted felon has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Marie...


New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm possession

Renard Santiago, a 19-year-old from New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.