News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


April M. Leon appointed acting U.S. attorney for Middle District of Louisiana

April M. Leon has assumed the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, following Ronald C. Gathe, Jr.


Ariton man sentenced to over four years for gun crime while on probation

Montgomery, Ala. – Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that Bobby Wayne Williams, aged 48 and from Ariton, Alabama, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.


NFIB member urges Congress to address rising healthcare costs for small businesses

Providing health care benefits to employees remains a significant concern for small business owners.


Chicago man indicted for trafficking firearms and drugs

A suburban Chicago man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of trafficking firearms and drugs.


Oregon man pleads guilty in swatting scheme targeting NYC Jewish hospitals

Earlier today, Domagoj Patkovic appeared in federal court in Brooklyn and pleaded guilty to charges related to making threats concerning explosives and conveying false information about explosives.


SEC dismisses appeal in dealer rule lawsuit involving blockchain groups

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to withdraw its appeal in the lawsuit concerning the dealer rule, which was initiated by the Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT).


Trump announces appointments to intergovernmental affairs office

Alex Meyer has been appointed as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.


Guatemalan national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the US

Enrique Diaz-Perez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan national, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States.


CDT testifies before Colorado Senate on social media protections bill

On February 19, 2025, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) presented its testimony before the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee regarding a bill titled "Protections for Users of Social Media" (SB-25-086).


Trump issues order targeting federal bureaucracy reduction

President Donald J. Trump has issued an Executive Order aimed at reducing the size of the Federal Government.


Tax debate heats up as TCJA provisions near expiration

Republicans face a challenging year as the individual provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire.


California man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine

Troy Alexander Mendez, a 25-year-old resident of California, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Wausau man receives eight-year sentence for meth trafficking

Bee Her, a 45-year-old resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Instagram introduces new DM features including translations and music sharing

Instagram has announced the launch of several new features designed to enhance user experience in direct messages (DMs).


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A Honduran national, Jose Pavon-Fermin, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Suburban Chicago man sentenced for $1.5M Covid-relief fraud

A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain more than $1.5 million in small business loans under the CARES Act.


The Digital Chamber report: SEC's 'merit-based' regulations hindered digital asset investment

The Digital Chamber (TDC) has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly imposing "merit-based" rather than "disclosure-based" standards over the past decade, which it claims has hindered investment and innovation in the...


Can Congress Trust the CBO? Policy Experts Highlight Forecasting Failures

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided nonpartisan budget and economic analyses to Congress since it was established in 1974. The CBO mission is to offer objective information to aid in effective policy-making.


Munich Re US head on the need for litigation reform: 'Allowing this abuse of the legal system to remain unchecked, it will likely persist'

Bonnie Guth, head of Government Affairs at Munich Re US, has raised concerns about the impact of third-party litigation funding and jury anchoring on insurance costs.


Illegal aliens charged with drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Kentucky

A federal criminal complaint has been filed against two individuals accused of methamphetamine and firearms offenses in Paducah, Kentucky.