News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Manchester man sentenced for robbing credit union while on supervised release

A Manchester man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for robbing a credit union while on federal supervised release.


Philadelphia man sentenced for armed carjackings

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing of Isiah Surzano-Glover, 22, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Martin City man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Martin City man, Raymond Owen Bonner, Jr., 40, admitted guilt to charges of producing and distributing child pornography, as stated by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Former army soldier pleads guilty in telecom hacking scheme

Seattle – A former Army soldier, most recently stationed in Texas, admitted to conspiring to hack into telecommunications companies’ databases.


Three alleged MS-13 members charged with RICO conspiracy involving murder

Three men, alleged members of the MS-13 gang, have appeared in court in Maryland.


Select Committee urges FBI to stop certifying CCP surveillance tech

This week, a significant development occurred as Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) addressed concerns to FBI...


Rochester man sentenced to five years for arson incidents

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Jermaine Fields, 38, from Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to five years in prison for arson.


Trump announces $90B AI and energy investments at summit

President Donald J. Trump has announced significant investments aimed at strengthening the United States' position as a leader in artificial intelligence.


Eufaula resident pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Indian Country

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that William Clayton Brown, 42, from Eufaula, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in Indian Country.


Donald J. Trump highlights new Indonesia deal and calls for lower Fed rate

Former President Donald J. Trump announced a new agreement with Indonesia and urged a reduction in the Federal Reserve rate in recent Truth Social posts dated July 14-15, 2025.


McAllen resident sentenced for distributing large quantities of cocaine

A McAllen man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Boston man sentenced to nearly four years for federal firearm offense

A Boston man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.


Cherokee County felon receives federal prison sentence for firearms violation

A Rusk man, Justin Jones, has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas.


Former Stoughton Water Department employee sentenced for tampering with drinking water

A former employee of the Stoughton Water Department has been sentenced in federal court for tampering with the town's drinking water supply.


Perry County man convicted on multiple counts of producing child sexual abuse material

A man from Houston, Arkansas, has been found guilty by a federal jury on 12 counts of producing child sexual abuse material.


Texan sentenced over $4M electricity fraud

A Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Daniel Rodriguez Martinez, 51, pleaded guilty on May 1 and was ordered by Chief U.S. District...


Senate Agriculture Committee chair calls for nutrition assistance reforms

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has addressed the need for nutrition assistance reforms in an op/ed published in the Washington Reporter.


Senator Susan Collins voices concerns over OMB's unclear rescissions package

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) rescissions package due to a lack of clarity on which programs would face reductions.


Donald J. Trump announces Indonesia trade deal and addresses supporters in new social media posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted updates on July 15, 2025 regarding a new trade deal with Indonesia and messages for Americans vacationing in New Jersey.


Senate hearing discusses need for digital commodities regulation

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing focused on the federal oversight of digital commodities.