News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Mexican national indicted for unlawful return to US after prior deportations

A Mexican national residing illegally in Tyler, Texas, has been indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States.


Ponchatoula man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Lonnie Yancy III, a 27-year-old resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Comer urges D.C. Council to approve RFK Stadium redevelopment plan

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has called on the D.C. Council to finalize legislative actions regarding the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus before its August 2025 recess.


Seattle man sentenced for crypto Ponzi scheme defrauding $900K

A former semi-professional rugby player from Seattle has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme.


Felon found guilty in D.C. court for illegal firearm possession

Guy Cummings, a 29-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was found guilty in U.S. District Court for illegal possession of a firearm.


New Orleans man sentenced to over eight years for firearm possession

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Jarrod Carter, a 30-year-old New Orleans resident, to 97 months in prison for possessing firearms as a felon.


FTC and GoVA Foundation host webinar on scam protection for military families

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and GoVA Foundation for a webinar focused on helping military families protect themselves from scams.


House committee warns against Chinese influence on Panama Canal

Earlier this week, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China addressed concerns about Chinese influence on the Panama Canal.


Blockchain Association supports new acts; urges Trump's signature

Washington, D.C. – The Blockchain Association has expressed approval following the bipartisan passage of two significant pieces of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives: the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act.


Houston man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A Houston resident, Velasquez-Nikki Saadia Porter, 36, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the distribution of fentanyl.


House Appropriations Committee approves FY26 subcommittee allocations reflecting fiscal responsibility

Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved updated interim subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.


Senate HELP Committee to discuss expanding employee ownership through ESOPs

On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will convene a hearing focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Eight indicted for drug trafficking violations in Eastern District of Louisiana

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced a four-count indictment against eight individuals accused of violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.


Former Amtrak worker jailed over $1M COVID jobless benefits scam

A former Amtrak employee has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison for conspiring with her husband to steal nearly $1 million in COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits and fraudulently obtaining more than $63,000 in sickness benefits.


Blockchain Association supports legislative progress on digital asset economy

The Blockchain Association has expressed its support following the advancement of three significant pieces of legislation: the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.


Mexican national charged with staging fake kidnapping for donations

An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been charged with orchestrating a fake kidnapping to gain public sympathy and solicit donations, according to the Justice Department.


Investment advisor pleads guilty to $5 million fraud scheme

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, along with Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Edward Gallashaw, announced charges against Joseph...


FTC reopens case on Exxon-Pioneer merger after setting aside final consent order

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside the final consent order regarding Exxon Mobil Corporation's proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company.


Mexican national indicted for firearm possession in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Tyler, Texas, has been charged with a federal offense in the Eastern District of Texas.


Tangipahoa Parish man sentenced for drug-related offenses

Ringo Mitchell Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.