News published on Federal Newswire in July 2025

News from July 2025


Lower Brule man sentenced for assaulting federal officers

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Eddie Bromwich, a resident of Lower Brule, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Bromwich to six months in federal prison for assaulting, resisting,...


Bristol woman pleads guilty to perjury over false testimony

A Bristol, Virginia resident has admitted to lying under oath during a federal court hearing related to her boyfriend's supervised release revocation.


Senate HELP Committee to discuss health care future and privacy protection

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on July 9 to discuss the future of health care and strategies for improving cybersecurity to protect Americans' health privacy.


Repeat sex offender receives decade-long prison term for possession charges

Jonathan Ray Stocker, a 44-year-old resident of Sprague, Washington, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Mexican national sentenced for possession of over a thousand CSAM files

A Mexican national has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


API urges House action after Senate passes tax reconciliation bill

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the U.S. Senate's passage of the 2025 tax reconciliation bill.


Conservative lawmakers urged to unite on One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued a statement from Greg Sindelar, its interim President and CEO, regarding the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


Supreme Court ruling praised by Heritage Foundation on state funding for abortion

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval of the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.


Bail bondsmen indicted for alleged bribery in immigration detainer case

Four individuals are in custody following allegations of bribery to lift immigration detainers, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Heritage Foundation responds to SCOTUS ruling on FCC's taxing power

The Heritage Foundation has issued a statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in the case of Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers’ Research.


Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA case

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval of the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision in the case of Trump v. CASA, Inc. The ruling partially stayed several nationwide injunctions issued by lower courts against an executive order from January...


Member sentenced for role in violent multi-state jewelry store robberies

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced that Robert Sheffield, 34, from the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison.


Texarkana inmate sentenced for assaulting correctional officer

A federal inmate in Texarkana, Texas, has been given an additional prison sentence following an incident involving a correctional officer.


Lehigh Valley Hospital Network settles drug theft allegations for $2.75 million

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Inc. (LVHN) will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations of non-compliance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).


Former FBI official pleads guilty in $350K bid-rigging scheme

A former FBI electronics technician and his sister have been charged with conspiring to defraud the United States by securing at least $350,000 in electronics contracts through deceitful means.


Beckley man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

Jermaine Antoine Johnson, a 35-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization.


Florida contractors plead guilty in college fund fraud case

Julie Michelle Shuler and Taylor Skiey Bradham, both residents of Tallahassee, Florida, have admitted guilt in federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Tucson man charged for selling Glock conversion devices

Damien Jax Schaffer, a 45-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested on June 24, 2025.


Bonita man pleads guilty in multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme

Jacobo Melcer, a resident of Bonita and business owner, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a Medicare fraud scheme.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A man from Matamoros, Mexico, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States.