News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Mexican Mafia member sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally reentering the United States.


Homestead felon pleads guilty; faces lengthy prison term

A former resident of Homestead, Pennsylvania, Erik Addison, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving narcotics and firearms violations.


CDT raises privacy concerns over California's age verification law

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has filed a brief in the case of Netchoice v. Bonta, highlighting concerns over privacy and security risks associated with age verification technologies.


AIA supports US commitment to AUKUS partnership

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for Secretary of Defense Hegseth's recent affirmation of the United States' commitment to the AUKUS trilateral partnership.


Leader of major drug trafficking ring sentenced to over 14 years

A Newark man, Shaheed Blake, known by several aliases including "Sha Gotti," was sentenced to 168 months in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization.


Two men convicted for COVID-19 loan fraud scheme

A Collin County man and a Florida resident have been found guilty of federal offenses linked to a COVID-19 fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.


Cocaine worth $498K seized by CBP at Laredo Port; two Mexican citizens arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at over $498,000 in a recent operation.


Mexican national faces indictment for illegal reentry into the U.S

A Mexican national has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.


CBP deploys special teams for security at Super Bowl LIX

On Super Bowl Sunday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deployed several specialized teams to ensure security at the event in New Orleans.


Rubio discusses regional security with Argentina's foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Argentina's Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein.


Rubio discusses Middle East issues with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on February 10, 2025.


Man sentenced for trafficking over eight kilograms of methamphetamine

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Nicolas Garcia Hernandez, a 27-year-old from Shelbyville, Tennessee, to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Trump declares February 9th as first-ever Gulf of America Day

Today marks the first Gulf of America Day, recognized on February 9, 2025.


Postal worker indicted for alleged mail theft in New Orleans

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Kanisha Florence, a 28-year-old resident of New Orleans, for mail theft by a postal employee.


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Feliciano Solano-Olea, a 42-year-old Mexican national, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.


New Orleans man sentenced for car theft and drug violations

Mervyn Lucas, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 75 months in prison on February 6, 2025. U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon also ordered three years of supervised release and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee following...


Weekend Interview: Chris Mitchell is on a Mission to Uncover the Truth in Israel

Chris Mitchell has spent over three decades as a journalist, reporting on Israel and the Middle East for CBN News. As the host of Jerusalem Dateline, he provides firsthand accounts of historical events and critical developments in the region. Since joining CBN News in 1992, he has interviewed personalities from foreign dignitaries to Israeli and Christian leaders, developing insights into the challenges and triumphs of Israel.


Chairman of FDIC on crypto debanking: Crypto 'requests from these banks were almost universally met with resistance'

Travis Hill, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), said that the agency's supervision of crypto-related banking activities systematically discouraged institutions from progressing.


Rep. Collins backs Gov. Kemp's tort reform: 'Eliminating loopholes that trial lawyers have used to extract massive payouts'

Rep. Mike Collins, representing Georgia's 10th Congressional District, expressed his support for legal reforms aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse, reducing inflated damages, and stabilizing insurance costs.


WSPN CEO: 'It is essential Congress reforms banking supervisory practices'

Austin Campbell, the CEO of WSPN, said that banking regulation requires reform to become clearer and more transparent to prevent further industries from being targeted by debanking.