News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Folsom man admits guilt in visa fraud case involving Indonesian caregiver

Marcus Taslim, a 70-year-old resident of Folsom, has pleaded guilty to visa fraud.


Immigrants' rights groups sue Trump over asylum shutdown at border

Immigrants' rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to a proclamation aimed at shutting down asylum at the U.S. border.


Marion County man sentenced for fraudulent tax return scheme

Jack Lee Oliver, a 56-year-old resident of Rivesville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of $708,538.


Illegal alien faces voter fraud and gun charges in Florida

Carlos Jose Abreu, a 45-year-old illegal alien residing in Broward County, Florida, appeared in federal court on charges of impersonating a United States citizen for voter registration and voting in a federal election.


Marco Rubio discusses global challenges in interview with Fox News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed various international issues in an interview with Rich Edson of Fox News.


Marco Rubio appointed as acting administrator of USAID by President Trump

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is undergoing changes with the appointment of Secretary Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator.


Convicted felon receives seven-year sentence for firearm possession

U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Sherron Gary, a 41-year-old resident of Tampa, to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Washington D.C.'s Briyon Shuford sentenced to over thirteen years for violent crimes

Briyon Shuford, a 30-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a prison sentence of 161 months for his involvement in a drive-by shooting and drug trafficking.


Tax preparer sentenced for falsifying federal returns over multiple years

On January 31, 2025, a federal judge sentenced Natoshia Lashawn Crawford to 30 months in prison for making false tax returns and assisting in the filing of false tax returns.


San Jose man indicted for robbery and assault of postal worker

A federal grand jury has indicted Robert Cordova, also known as Robert Cordona, on charges of robbery and assault involving a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier.


Memphis man sentenced for stealing firearms and possessing illegal machinegun device

Kaderion Stokes, a 19-year-old from Memphis, has been sentenced to federal prison for the theft of firearms and possession of a machinegun.


Trump proposes U.S. sovereign wealth fund for economic growth

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund for the United States.


Rochester woman admits guilt in COVID-19 child nutrition fund fraud

A Rochester woman has admitted her involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme that took advantage of a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as stated by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Dulce man pleads guilty to assault charges involving intimate partner

A Dulce man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of assault involving an intimate partner, specifically for acts of strangling and suffocating.


Former congressman TJ Cox pleads guilty to wire fraud charges

Former U.S. House Representative Terrance John “TJ” Cox, aged 61 and residing in Fresno, has entered a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and wire fraud affecting a financial institution.


Romanian nationals indicted in Louisiana for alleged access device fraud

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Romanian nationals Andrei Fagaras, age 35, and Tamas Kolozsvari, age 30, were indicted on January 31, 2025, on charges related to access device fraud.


AI framework focuses on cybersecurity threats

Open source AI has been identified as a crucial factor in technological progress, according to a recent announcement.


Federal charges filed against three men following search warrant execution

A 31-year-old resident of Laredo and two Mexican nationals have been charged with federal firearm offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Kristi Noem pledges support for border patrol during Texas visit

Yesterday, Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Southern Border to meet with Border Patrol agents.


Dominican national faces charges for false statement to firearms dealer

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Eugenio Gonzalez-Paredes, a 53-year-old from the Dominican Republic.