News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Meta AI launches Arabic services in Middle East and North Africa

Meta AI has launched its services in the Middle East and North Africa, now offering Arabic capabilities.


McAllen man admits to pointing laser at CBP helicopter

A 35-year-old resident of McAllen, Texas, has confessed to pointing a laser at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter.


IBM study shows telcos boosting investments in AI, cloud for modernization

A recent global study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value, with support from GSMA Intelligence, highlights the advantages telecommunications and communication service providers (CSPs) gain by integrating cloud computing and...


Indianapolis man sentenced for transporting minor across state lines

Larry Goldsmith, a 26-year-old from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


Shipping companies fined for environmental violations after guilty pleas

Two companies, ASL Singapore Shipping Limited and Jia Feng Shipping (Fuzhou) Limited, have admitted to environmental violations and obstruction of justice.


Eldon man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography offenses

An Eldon, Missouri man, David Arabie, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes handed down the statutory maximum sentence without parole and imposed an additional 25...


Illegal alien charged with firearm offenses after shooting incident

A federal indictment has been unsealed against Jose Guadalupe Vazquez-Delgado, a 36-year-old Mexican national, charging him with possession of ammunition by an illegal alien and unlawful reentry into the United States.


Webster woman charged with Medicaid fraud involving transport service

Ashley Jackson, a 36-year-old resident of Webster, NY, has been arrested and charged with health care fraud, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joel L. Violanti.


Charlotte man sentenced for sex trafficking involving minor

A Charlotte man and his co-conspirator have been sentenced to prison for sex trafficking a minor, according to an announcement by Lawrence J. Cameron, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Treasury Secretary meets with French minister to discuss economic and security priorities

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Éric Lombard.


Connecticut counselor sentenced for defrauding Medicaid out of over $1.6 million

Rachel Collins, a 44-year-old professional counselor from Hamden, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for defrauding Medicaid of over $1.6 million.


Prison-based drug ring dismantled; 27 sentenced after extensive multi-agency investigation

The United States has concluded the prosecution of 27 individuals linked to a large-scale drug and money laundering conspiracy in middle Tennessee.


Secretary Rollins visits Texas for avian flu talks with poultry industry

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Texas to engage with poultry farmers and industry leaders as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's efforts to address highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).


U.S. investigates foreign barriers impacting American digital firms

U.S. federal agencies are taking steps to protect American companies from discriminatory taxes and regulations in foreign markets.


Kevin J. McOmber appointed as EPA Southeast regional administrator

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of Kevin J. McOmber, P.E., as the regional administrator for its Southeast Region, also known as Region 4.


Indiana man sentenced for illegal firearm transfer linked to deputy's death

A man from Terre Haute, Indiana, has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for the illegal transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon.


Ukrainian national dies while under ICE custody in Miami hospital

Maksym Chernyak, a 44-year-old Ukrainian national held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), died at HCA Kendall Hospital in Miami on February 20.


Border patrol seizes $1M worth of drugs during routine stops

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector recently seized over 160 pounds of narcotics in two separate vehicle stops.


St. Louis man receives two-year sentence for ID fraud scheme

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to two years in prison for producing and selling fraudulent identification documents. U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp delivered the sentence on Tuesday.


U.S., Saudi defense leaders discuss partnership and regional security

On February 24, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with the Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman, at the Pentagon.