News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Registered sex offender sentenced to 37 years for child exploitation in Maryland

A Hagerstown man has been sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two children, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.


Senator Capito supports David Wright's return to Nuclear Regulatory Commission leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor supporting David Wright’s confirmation as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).


Arizona man pleads guilty in $13 million cryptocurrency investment fraud

An Arizona resident has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with a scheme that defrauded investors of more than $13 million.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to over thirteen years for motel shooting incident

Antjuan Lamont Gaines, 47, from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction.


Wetzel County man pleads guilty to solicitation of child pornography

Jon Talkington, a 36-year-old resident of New Martinsville, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to soliciting child pornography.


District man receives 35-year sentence for Southeast Washington murder

Dennis Chase, 33, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced on July 25, 2025, to 35 years in prison for the murder of Anthony Orr in Southeast Washington.


U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah joins statewide National Night Out community events

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah has announced its participation in National Night Out events across various cities in Utah.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on elder abuse and reauthorization of OAA

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 30, titled “Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse and Neglect.” The session will be led by Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.


Mother-daughter pair sentenced for stealing nearly $500K from elderly Alabama victim

A mother and daughter from Alabama have been sentenced for their roles in an elder fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge Anna M. Manasco handed down sentences to Mykia L. Henderson, 32, of Moody, and...


Former owners of Surveying Solutions Inc. plead guilty to federal contract fraud

Jeffrey Bartlett, Brian Bartlett, and Andrew Semenchuk have pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) through contracts administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).


Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for illegal reentry after police assault conviction

Jose Reyes Zamora-De La Torre, a 33-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on elder abuse prevention

On July 30, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to address elder abuse and neglect.


Donald J. Trump promotes news community and claims role in preventing global conflicts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates to Truth Social on July 28, 2025, highlighting his personal news community and asserting that his presence has prevented multiple global wars.


Laurel County man receives federal prison sentence for meth trafficking conspiracy

A Laurel County man, Brandon Bustle, 39, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Robert Wier handed down the sentence on Monday in London, Kentucky.


East Aurora man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography

Brian O’Brien, a 42-year-old resident of East Aurora, New York, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography in federal court, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


FTC receives $14.6 million grant for data modernization project

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been awarded a $14.6 million grant from the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) to upgrade its data processing infrastructure.


U.S. Attorney's Office announces multiple immigration-related prosecutions in Northern District of Ohio

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has announced recent immigration enforcement actions involving three separate cases.


Florida woman sentenced for hiding $90 million offshore with help from family

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in a scheme to hide more than $90 million from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Covington woman charged with distributing animal crush videos faces federal prosecution

A Covington, Louisiana woman has been charged with distributing animal crush videos online.


Buffalo man sentenced to 20 years for distributing fentanyl linked to fatal overdoses

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl and other drugs that led to both fatal and non-fatal overdoses. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Davon Mitchell, also known as Blu Boyy, age...