News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Federal sentences handed down in East Texas drug trafficking case

A significant investigation into a drug trafficking operation in East Texas has concluded with multiple individuals receiving federal prison sentences.


Germany considers simplification of complex income tax system

Germany's income tax system is under scrutiny for its complexity and the burdens it places on taxpayers.


Health groups urge Congress for Medicare relief amid proposed payment cuts

America's physicians are calling on Congress to use the upcoming March appropriations bill to offer fiscal relief essential for maintaining seniors' access to Medicare health care services.


EPA Administrator Zeldin assesses disaster recovery efforts across multiple U.S. locations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin spent his first full week in office visiting three key disaster recovery sites to assess ongoing efforts.


FTC names Christopher Mufarrige director of consumer protection bureau

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as the new Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.


Man sentenced for assaulting senior citizen in Washington D.C

Darnell Peoples, a 22-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his guilty plea to the armed oral sexual assault of a senior citizen.


Settlement reached in Fair Housing Act discrimination case involving $162,500 compensation

Kenneth M. Sorenson, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, has announced a settlement involving a $162,500 compensation to resolve allegations of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).


FTC appoints Daniel Guarnera as Director of Bureau of Competition

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced the appointment of Daniel Guarnera as the new Director of the Bureau of Competition.


Georgia man sentenced for role in West Virginia meth trafficking

Nehmiah Allen-Griggs, known as "Newski," has been sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Wethersfield man sentenced for drug distribution leading to overdose

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jimmy Lassus, 40, from Wethersfield, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison.


Peoria men receive federal prison sentences for robbery and firearm offenses

Two Peoria men, Isaiah L. Holland and Tyrone Anthony Curtis, have been sentenced to federal prison for robbery and firearm offenses.


IBM and Lenovo expand technology partnership in Saudi Arabia

IBM and Lenovo have announced plans to expand their strategic technology partnership in Saudi Arabia, as revealed at the LEAP 2025 event.


U.S. adjusts steel import duties amid national security concerns

In a recent proclamation, President Donald J. Trump addressed the import of steel into the United States, implementing measures aimed at adjusting duty rates on steel articles.


Cousins found guilty in Mayfair Mansions murder case

A Superior Court jury has found Deangelo Glover, 33, and Ronnie Wallace, 48, guilty of murder and other charges in connection with the January 19, 2021 killing of Tyrone Wright.


Binghamton woman sentenced for stealing child's social security benefits

Loretta Washington, a 60-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for committing social security fraud.


Two East Bay residents indicted for alleged involvement in check-cashing scheme

A federal grand jury has indicted two residents of Emeryville, California, on charges related to a scheme involving stolen U.S. Treasury checks.


Trump aims to restore competitiveness through changes in FCPA enforcement

President Donald J. Trump has announced measures to bolster American competitiveness and security through adjustments in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).


Prison officer sentenced for drug smuggling and false military heroism claims

Nicholas Grindle has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and bribery.


Eagle Butte man receives federal sentence for failing sex offender registration

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Arnold Dean Buck Elk Thunder, Jr., a resident of Eagle Butte, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Buck Elk Thunder to 18 months in federal prison for...


Trump ends mandatory use of paper straws in favor of plastic

President Donald J. Trump has announced the end of the procurement and forced use of paper straws, citing concerns over their functionality.