News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Illegal employment charges filed against manager of local taco restaurant

A Mexican national residing illegally in Mission, Texas, has been arrested on charges related to employing and harboring individuals without legal status in the United States.


Brooklyn man sentenced for role in international wire fraud scheme

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in an international wire fraud scheme that used stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns seeking over $35 million in refunds.


Beckley man sentenced for distributing fentanyl

Michael Reynard Penn, a 44-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to two years and five months in prison.


Kenel man convicted for sexual abuse of minor

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the conviction of Jesse Norman White Bull, 45, from Kenel, South Dakota.


Detroit man receives prison sentence for fentanyl distribution

Jesse Robert Phillips, a 40-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to nine years and seven months in prison.


Chinese nationals indicted for alleged $10M elder fraud scheme

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that eight Chinese nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Blockchain associations urge Congress to pass Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

Today, the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and The Digital Chamber have collectively urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act.


Trump signs historic One Big Beautiful Bill into law

A week after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, celebrations are taking place across the United States.


Melania Trump visits Texas flood victims offering support

First Lady Melania Trump joined President Donald J. Trump in Kerrville, Texas, to offer condolences and meet with families affected by recent flooding.


Donora resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges

A Donora, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty to charges of drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Madison County man indicted for child sexual exploitation

A man from Madison County has been indicted on charges related to child sexual exploitation, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Democratic senators express concern over proposed rail industry inspection changes

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside several Democratic colleagues, has voiced concerns over a request by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) to reduce track safety inspections and loosen repair requirements for safety defects.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple Truth Social posts through third-party account

Former President Donald J. Trump published several posts to his Truth Social account on July 10, which were then shared by "TrumpDailyPosts" on X (formerly Twitter).


Senate Armed Services Committee advances defense authorization act for fiscal year 2026

Today, the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 26-1.


Mexican national pleads guilty to immigration violation in Texas

A Mexican national has admitted guilt to an immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Mexican national charged with harboring illegal aliens at Phoenix taco restaurants

Blademir Angulo Audeves, a 42-year-old Mexican national, was arrested on July 8 in Phoenix, Arizona.


Scottsdale man sentenced to prison for fraud involving fake investments

Brandon Scott Menaged, a 22-year-old resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced to 33 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge David G. Campbell on July 9.


Sacramento man sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy

Gilbert Ramirez, a 27-year-old from Sacramento, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Troy L. Nunley.


Brazilian man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S., announces Acting U.S. Attorney

A Brazilian citizen, Paulo Henrique Fernandes Evaristo, has been sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry into the United States.


Sacramento man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officers

Jason Raysean Broadbent, a 38-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine near a school with intent to distribute.