News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Senator Markey introduces bill to halt layoffs at Small Business Administration

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has introduced the Save Our Staff (SOS) Act, aiming to prevent workforce reductions at the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Saugus man indicted for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

A Saugus man has been indicted on charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy involving counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Senate HELP Committee to review Trump administration labor and health nominees

On July 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing for three nominees from the Trump administration.


Longtime VA contracting officer sentenced for defrauding agency over $500K

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Ahmed Hassan, a 71-year-old from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over five years in prison.


Latin Kings member sentenced for illegal firearm possession in Minneapolis

Jorge Olivares, also known as “Stomper,” was sentenced to 50 months in prison and two years of supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon.


National Farmers Union backs legislation for farm stress assistance

National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced its endorsement of the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN).


South Carolina woman sentenced for threats against Catskill man

Kristin Keeble, a 54-year-old resident of Pageland, South Carolina, has been sentenced to five months in jail followed by three years of supervised release with six months of home detention.


Jury convicts two in final Highs street gang RICO trial

Following an eight-day trial, a federal jury has found two defendants guilty of all charges related to their involvement in the Highs street gang.


House subcommittee approves FY26 national security funding bill

Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


House Committee announces fiscal year 2026 subcommittee budget allocations

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced updated subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.


Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking after illegal reentry into the US

Armando Reyes-Ascension, a 43-year-old Mexican national living illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to 58 months in prison.


Hamburg man arrested for threatening congress member

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Gerald T. Przybylski, 78, from Hamburg, NY.


New Haven man pleads guilty to running illegal money transmitting business

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that William McNeilly, 56, from New Haven, has pleaded guilty in a federal court in New Haven.


Donald J. Trump highlights Texas results and inflation commentary in new Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump shared several updates on his Truth Social account on July 15, 2025.


Donald J. Trump announces court victory for Truth Social and highlights subscriber outreach

On July 15, 2025, Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account to announce a legal win for his company in Florida State Court and promote new initiatives recognizing platform subscribers like @Sam072451.


Trump calls for Fed rate cuts and alleges fraud by Adam Schiff in new social posts

On July 15, 2025, Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social account to urge the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and alleged financial misconduct by Representative Adam Schiff.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple posts on Truth Social on July 15, 2025

Former President Donald J. Trump posted three messages to his Truth Social account on July 15, 2025, as documented by @TrumpDailyPosts on Twitter.


Duquesne resident sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking

A Duquesne, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.


Miami couple sentenced for healthcare fraud; Over $6M in assets recovered

On July 10, 2025, Magaly Travieso and Yudorki Ramirez, both from Miami, were sentenced to nine and three years in prison respectively for their roles in health care fraud and money laundering conspiracies.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to possessing postal service key

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Fortino Pilier, a 28-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to possessing a postal service key.