News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


U.S. Treasury announces $125B offering in new quarterly refunding plan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced plans to issue $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund approximately $106.2 billion of maturing Treasury notes and bonds.


Philadelphia store owner sentenced for SNAP fraud totaling nearly $2 million

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jenny Espinal Tejada, a 34-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.


Sanostee man sentenced for fatal drunk-driving crash on Navajo Nation

A Sanostee man has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison following a guilty plea to two counts of involuntary manslaughter.


Guatemalan man faces federal charges for child pornography offenses

A Guatemalan national, Gustavo Gordillo, has been charged with transportation, distribution, and possession of child pornography.


NAR transitions iOi initiative into year-round engagement platform

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has announced a significant change to its Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) initiative.


Lawton man receives life sentence for second-degree murder in wildlife refuge case

A Lawton man, Tevin Terrell Semien, 30, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction.


U.S. and Philippines discuss defense cooperation in introductory call

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with the Philippines Secretary of National Defense, Gilberto Teodoro, Jr., as announced by Pentagon Spokesman John Ullyot.


Inmate receives additional prison time for assaulting corrections officer

A federal judge has sentenced a federal inmate, Christopher McCallum, to 51 months in prison for assaulting a corrections officer.


Farmington optometrist pleads guilty to health care fraud

Helen Zervas, a 57-year-old optometrist from Farmington, has pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud and public corruption.


Madison Carrig sentenced for embezzlement from Vermont auto dealerships

Madison Carrig, a 30-year-old resident of Whitehall, New York, has been sentenced to four months in prison by the United States District Court in Burlington.


Newton man charged for alleged abusive conduct on flight

A Newton man has been taken into custody and charged with allegedly making repeated sexual contact with a 17-year-old female passenger on a flight from Puerto Rico to Boston in August 2024.


Bristol man sentenced for interstate threats against UConn

Dennis John Hernandez, also known as DJ Hernandez and Jonathan Hernandez, was sentenced to approximately 18 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for making interstate threats.


Hegseth meets Netanyahu; discusses US-Israel ties and regional security

Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon.


Muskogee man pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender

A Muskogee resident, Jordan Bradley Brown, 36, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.


Nebraska man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Daniel Lacy, a 42-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Arizona man sentenced for mailing fentanyl to Ohio

An Arizona man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation.


Treasury Secretary holds first call with Bank of Japan Governor

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.


Guantanamo Bay receives high-threat illegal aliens under new directives

The Department of Defense has announced the arrival of 10 high-threat illegal aliens at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.


U.S. government announces new policy on gender participation in women's sports

The United States government has announced a new policy aimed at preserving women's sports by opposing male participation in female athletic categories.


Law enforcement arrests five for EBT card fraud targeting low-income families

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Los Angeles has led to the arrest of five individuals accused of using "skimmed" electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to create counterfeit cards and illegally withdraw funds meant for low-income...