News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Cocaine worth $616K seized by CBP officers at Los Indios International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Indios International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, have intercepted a shipment of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $616,389.


Mexican national and Utah man face drug charges after federal indictment

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted two men on charges related to methamphetamine distribution in Utah.


Over 160 groups urge Congress to oppose H.R. 32

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with over 160 organizations, has sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and other members of the House of Representatives.


Honolulu man sentenced for child exploitation involving multiple minors

Jonathan Farr, a 31-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child exploitation offenses.


Troy man indicted on federal drug and gun charges

Devere Williams, a 36-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been indicted on charges related to drug and firearm offenses.


Trump issues executive order on taxpayer funds for immigration

President Donald J. Trump has issued an Executive Order aimed at ending taxpayer subsidization of what he describes as "open borders."


White House announces new regulatory initiative focused on lawful governance

The White House has announced a new regulatory initiative aimed at ensuring lawful governance and implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) strategy.


Fredericksburg man sentenced for distributing fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone

A Fredericksburg man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for his involvement in distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills.


Hartford man sentenced to over a decade in prison for drug trafficking

Luis DeJesus, a 30-year-old resident of Hartford, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses.


Financial analyst pleads guilty to defrauding investors out of millions

A former financial TV news analyst, James Arthur McDonald Jr., has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.


Blockchain Association urges Congress to overturn DeFi broker rule

More than 75 members of the Blockchain Association have sent a letter to Congressional leaders, urging them to support Senator Ted Cruz's Congressional Review Act resolution S.J.Res.3.


Trump targets federal regulations to promote economic growth

President Donald J. Trump has taken action to address government overreach by targeting federal regulations and their enforcement.


NFIB highlights rising concerns over healthcare affordability for small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."


Rubio meets UAE president to discuss strategic partnership and regional stability

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.


Podcast explores impact of small business on local communities

The Small Business Rundown podcast recently featured Brian Funtleyder, co-founder and owner of Boundless Adventures, who discussed how his small business contributes to the community.


Red Bluff man indicted for child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury has indicted Ricardo Gutierrez, a 27-year-old from Red Bluff, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of visual depictions involving minors in sexually explicit conduct.


Bridgeport man receives prison sentence for attempted drug robbery

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Andy Marte, also known as "AD," 31, from Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden delivered the...


Former Newport Beach doctor pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

A former gynecologist from Newport Beach, Mark Albert Rettenmaier, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


New Bern man sentenced for role in Craven County drug trafficking operation

A New Bern resident has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization in Craven County.


Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal crash on tribal lands

A woman from Casamero Lake, New Mexico, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter by federal authorities.