News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Clinton County man sentenced for child pornography offenses

Richard Hockersmith, a 65-year-old resident of Plattsburgh, New York, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to receive and distribute child pornography and for possession of child pornography.


Beaumont man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after live-streamed shooting

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


NFIB wins lawsuit against FTC's Negative Option Rule

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has achieved a legal victory in the case Custom Communications, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Chairman Comer reacts as Dr. O’Connor pleads Fifth on Biden’s health

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding Dr. Kevin O’Connor's decision to plead the Fifth Amendment during his deposition.


FTC explores potential trade practices in gender-affirming care for minors

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a workshop focused on examining potential unfair or deceptive trade practices in "gender-affirming care" for minors.


Scott County farmer pleads guilty to fraudulent COVID-19 relief claims

A Georgetown, Kentucky man, Robert Conley, 71, has pleaded guilty to making a false claim to obtain COVID relief funds.


Former CBP officer sentenced to prison for cocaine smuggling

Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for importing and possessing with intent to distribute over 15 kilograms of cocaine.


Lawmakers urge Google CEO Pichai on AI use against CCP-linked online scams

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party sent a bipartisan letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.


Congressman urges end to US-China university joint programs over tech theft concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has issued letters to seven universities, urging them to terminate joint programs linked to the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC).


Clinton County man pleads guilty to multiple child pornography charges

Anthony Deyoe, a 45-year-old resident of Au Sable Forks, New York, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to child pornography distribution, receipt, and possession.


Senator Cassidy addresses cybersecurity in healthcare during Senate HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the future of health care and improving cybersecurity to protect Americans' health privacy.


Senator Cruz addresses flood tragedy at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

In a recent Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the severe flash flooding that impacted central Texas, expressing condolences to those affected.


Senate confirms William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Briggs as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) following a 49-45 vote.


Raleigh County man pleads guilty to gun crime; faces up to 15 years

Francis Combs, a 55-year-old resident of Cool Ridge, has entered a guilty plea for the federal offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Cantwell underscores importance of PBS and NPR during emergencies amid funding cut threats

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has emphasized the essential role that public broadcasters play in delivering emergency information during weather-related disasters.


Pocatello man sentenced to over ten years for drug trafficking

Jack Edward Newsom, a 43-year-old resident of Pocatello, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Massachusetts couple pleads guilty in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

A couple from Randolph, Massachusetts, has admitted guilt in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions.


Port Arthur felon sentenced for firearm possession in federal court

A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Tyriq Williams sentenced to 16 years for murder at Navy Yard Metro Station

Tyriq Williams, a 34-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Terry Clark.


FTC issues refunds over deceptive practices by weight-loss supplement marketer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $409,000 to consumers who purchased products from Roca Labs, a weight-loss supplement marketer.