News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Man sentenced for firing shots outside San Angelo home

A man from Mexico has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for a federal gun crime, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad Meacham.


Weekend Interview: Josh Reinstein’s Global Mission of Faith-Based Diplomacy

Josh Reinstein is at the forefront of a global movement that fuses faith and politics to rally support for Israel. As the director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and president of the Israel Allies Foundation, he leads a vast network of faith-driven political engagement.


AI expert: User data collected by DeepSeek 'can be powerful tools for later leverage'

Bill Drexel, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security, has raised concerns about the China-based AI app DeepSeek.


Weekend Interview: Doctor James Broughel on State-Level Permitting Reform and the Case for a Federal Regulatory Overhaul

James Broughel is a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and is currently a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. His work focuses on regulatory policy, particularly at the state level, and he is producing a series of reports on state permitting reform efforts.


Jacksonville man pleads guilty to enticing minor; faces up to life sentence

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Jeremy Wayne Leggett, a 38-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.


Brazilian man faces charges for illegal reentry into US after deportation

A Brazilian national, Rafael De Jesus-Ribeiro, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges of illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Rubio discusses border security with Mexican counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to address pressing issues concerning the U.S.-Mexico border.


Michigan man receives two-decade sentence for traveling to abuse minor

A Michigan man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for traveling with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor and enticing a minor.


Texas man sentenced for role in fatal human smuggling operation

A man from Roma, Texas, has been sentenced for his role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in multiple fatalities.


NFIB urges Congress to make permanent small business tax deduction

Jeff Brabant, the Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently participated in Bloomberg's Talking Tax Podcast.


Three sentenced for harboring aliens arriving illegally in Puerto Rico

The final defendant in a case involving the harboring of individuals arriving unlawfully in Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic has been sentenced.


U.S. and Singapore defense leaders reaffirm Indo-Pacific partnership

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Singapore Minister of Defense Ng Eng Hen engaged in an introductory call to discuss key initiatives within the bilateral defense partnership.


Providence man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking charge

A Providence man has entered a guilty plea in federal court concerning a fentanyl trafficking charge.


Midwest City man sentenced for drug manufacturing and illegal firearm possession

Antonio Laringo Knox, a 53-year-old resident of Midwest City, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for manufacturing crack cocaine and illegal firearm possession.


Maryland man convicted for supplying drugs to Fredericksburg trafficker

A Maryland man has been found guilty by a federal jury for his involvement in drug distribution activities.


Man charged after online threat against Texas elementary school

A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at an elementary school in Lubbock, Texas.


AMA launches $12 million grant for precision education in medicine

The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a new grant program that will allocate $12 million to precision education in medical training.


Nurse practitioner sentenced for $11 million disability loan fraud scheme

Catherine Seemer, a nurse practitioner from Elmsford, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating an $11.2 million disability loan fraud scheme.


Texas Senate passes SB 2, advancing education savings accounts proposal

The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, a bill aimed at providing Texas parents with universal Education Savings Accounts.


Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reports on economic conditions affecting borrowing strategies

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has issued a report to the Secretary of the Treasury, providing insights into current economic conditions and their implications for Treasury borrowing strategies.