News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


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.


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations

Jacksonville, Florida – A criminal complaint has been filed against Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, a 37-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.


California man sentenced for molestation on Seattle-bound flight

A Los Angeles County man has been sentenced to two years in prison for abusive sexual contact on a flight from Burbank, California, to Seattle.


Darcie N. McElwee departs; Craig M. Wolff named acting U.S attorney for Maine

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has announced that Darcie N. McElwee is stepping down from her role as U.S. Attorney following a decision by the new administration.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $3.5 million in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota has reported collecting $3,496,288.47 in debts during Fiscal Year 2024.


D.C. felon sentenced for robbing Jersey Shore pharmacy

Ashawntea Henderson, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 52-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in the robbery of a pharmacy at the Jersey Shore.


EPA announces major investment in Utah's drinking water infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant financial commitment to improve water infrastructure in northern Utah.


Houston felon sentenced for possessing firearm

A Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.