News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


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.


Colombian man pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in Buffalo

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Edwuin Rogelio Lozano, a 46-year-old Colombian citizen, pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


Illegal alien and Fort Worth man charged with unlawful firearm acquisition

An illegal alien from Mexico and a man from Fort Worth have been indicted for unlawfully acquiring two firearms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as announced by Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Nancy E. Larson.


House Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Interior & Environment Bill

Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


U.S. signs memorandum with Israel on AI innovation in energy sector

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel (Michael) Leiter.


Interior proposes changes to oil and gas regulations for increased efficiency

The Department of the Interior has announced proposed updates to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations regarding oil and gas production.


Department approves Tennessee mining permit to boost US energy independence

The Department of the Interior has approved a permit for Hurricane Creek Mining, LLC to mine coal on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee.


CMS announces resources for Texans affected by severe weather

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced measures to aid individuals and healthcare providers in Texas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding.


Medicare updates shared savings program rules; seeks public comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes significant changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program.


CMS proposes changes to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule effective January 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule on July 14, 2025, outlining potential changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B issues, effective January 1, 2026.


CMS proposes changes to reduce waste and improve Medicare patient care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new rule aimed at enhancing the quality of care for Medicare recipients while reducing unnecessary spending.


FAA completes major fiber optic upgrade at Newark Liberty Airport

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the completion of a significant project at Newark Liberty Airport, marking progress in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to enhance operations and security.


Transportation Secretary seeks details from MTA on rising subway assaults

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has requested more information from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) regarding its efforts to address violent crime on its transit systems.


Trump administration unveils initiatives to support American truckers

In a recent op-ed, Secretary Sean P. Duffy outlined President Donald Trump's initiatives aimed at supporting American truckers.