News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


New Mexico man sentenced for child exploitation through social media

A man from Navajo, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor.


Shakopee woman admits role in $250M child nutrition fraud scheme

A Shakopee woman has admitted guilt in a $250 million fraud scheme involving a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Charlotte man sentenced for meth trafficking; co-defendant received longer sentence

Jesus Manual Hernandez, a 33-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


Waukee man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution and fraud

A Waukee man, Stephan Rashad Haley, 36, was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for charges related to fraud, money laundering, and fentanyl distribution.


Henryetta resident pleads guilty to burglary and assault charges

Cody Lynn Lusk, a 34-year-old resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and assault.


Reading man receives 10-year sentence for drug trafficking

Carlos Rodriguez, a 31-year-old resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Meta enhances ad transparency with new generative AI labeling system

Meta is enhancing transparency in its advertising practices by labeling ads created or significantly edited using generative AI tools.


Florida man sentenced for distributing deadly fentanyl resulting in two deaths

On January 30, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach, Florida sentenced Anthony Raul Del Valle, aged 29, from Lake Worth Beach, Florida, to ten years in federal prison.


Chris Wright sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Energy

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued a statement following his swearing-in as the 17th Secretary of Energy.


U.S.-Panama partnership aims to curb illegal migration through repatriation flights

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego recently attended a charter repatriation flight event at Albrook Airport in Panama City.


DHS coordinates comprehensive security measures for Super Bowl LIX

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem visited New Orleans to oversee security operations for Super Bowl LIX.


Bradford County man receives over ten years for meth distribution

Robert M. Lutz, a 42-year-old resident of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine.


TechNet comments on Trump's plan for Treasury Secretary to oversee CFPB

TechNet, a bipartisan network of innovation economy leaders, issued a statement today regarding reports that the Trump Administration plans to appoint Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to oversee the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).


NAR opens applications for annual Good Neighbor Awards recognizing community service

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards.


Palo Alto man convicted of assaulting co-worker at VA hospital

A federal jury has found a Palo Alto man guilty of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse by fear, and making false statements to a federal agent.


Burgum begins tenure as Interior Secretary with focus on American energy independence

Doug Burgum has begun his role as the 55th Secretary of the Interior, initiating efforts to promote American energy independence and manage public lands responsibly.


Kansas business owner sentenced for failing to pay over $1M in taxes

A Kansas business owner has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for failing to remit over one million dollars in employment tax collections to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Lackawanna County woman sentenced to 27 years for child pornography

A woman from Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for producing child pornography.


Ivanhoe resident receives federal sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession

A man from Ivanhoe, Virginia, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


U.S. announces plan for establishing sovereign wealth fund

The United States government has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund aimed at maximizing the stewardship of national wealth for the benefit of American citizens.