News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Three men convicted for producing counterfeit pills in New Haven

A jury in Hartford has found three New Haven men guilty of charges related to counterfeit pill production and narcotics trafficking.


Trump urges UN action for Russia-Ukraine conflict resolution

President Trump has expressed a commitment to ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a resolution that ensures lasting peace.


Washington man sentenced to over eight years for robbery and assault

Donnell Godfrey, a 19-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to a total of 104 months in prison for two separate offenses.


CCIA highlights key barriers affecting US digital exports

As U.S. trade policymakers turn their attention to removing discriminatory trade barriers, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has published a list of significant digital trade obstacles affecting U.S. digital exports.


Defense Department announces nomination changes in top military positions

The President has announced his intention to nominate Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine, USAF, as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


Carjacker receives eight-year sentence for assaulting valet driver

Raymond Davese, a 38-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to eight years in prison for carjacking a valet driver.


Dominican Republic national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

A Dominican Republic national has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States. U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara handed down the sentence to Yudelkis Portes, aged 43, who had previously entered a...


Texan faces firearms charges after extradition from Mexico

A Laredo resident, 39-year-old Jesus Guadalupe Covarrubias, has been extradited to the United States from Mexico to face multiple firearms-related charges. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Covarrubias is charged with aiding and...


Canadian traffickers sentenced for smuggling drugs into US

Canadian drug trafficker Michael Habib has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for his role in transporting methamphetamine and cocaine on behalf of the Wolfpack Alliance.


Lake City man receives over 10-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

A Lake City man, Jeremy Leonardo Roldan, has been sentenced to 10 years and 4 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


FATF concludes plenary focusing on terrorism financing and child exploitation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded a plenary session in Paris, focusing on issues related to proliferation financing and terrorist financing risks.


CBP expands online services for trusted traveler programs

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded its online services for the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP), allowing members to update documents and submit applications without an in-person visit.


Former water authority manager sentenced for fraud

A former manager of the Ambridge Water Authority has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for defrauding the utility.


Trump asserts comprehensive election victory and criticizes Democrats

Former President Donald J. Trump shared posts on Truth Social asserting victory in all states during the Presidential Election and criticizing Democratic leaders like James Carville.


Woman sentenced for burning down business to cover up theft

Carey Alice Hernandez has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for setting fire to Off Road Warehouse, a local business, in an attempt to hide the disappearance of over $700,000.


Serial bank robber receives over ten-year sentence for multiple offenses

A serial bank robber has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for committing three bank robberies while on supervised release.


CDT to engage in RightsCon 2025 with discussions on AI and content moderation

RightsCon 2025 is set to begin in Taipei, Taiwan, on February 24th and will also be available online.


Apple announces intelligence upgrade for Vision Pro coming this April

Apple has announced the introduction of Apple Intelligence to Apple Vision Pro, set to launch in April.


ICE arrests Egyptian national violating immigration laws in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI have arrested Noareleslam Abdelrahman, a 27-year-old citizen of Egypt and Turkey, during an enforcement operation in Abingdon, Virginia.


Kansas man receives 87-month sentence for crimes involving minors

A Kansas man, Daniel Paul Prekopa, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty in two separate cases involving criminal activities with minors.