News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Restoration News reports major companies scale back Pride Month promotions amid ongoing LGBTQ initiatives

Restoration News has reported that while some major companies have reduced their public LGBTQ Pride Month promotions in 2024, numerous top brands and school districts continue to support LGBTQ initiatives, particularly those aimed at children.


Restoration News: Reduced immigrant labor under Trump boosted U.S. jobs and wages

Restoration News has attributed President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies to a reduction in immigrant labor, an increase in labor force participation, and a rise in wages for American workers.


Department of Government Efficiency says it saved $148M by cutting wasteful grants

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced a savings of $148 million through its collaboration with Secretary Brooke Rollins and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).


DOGE: SBA cuts $2.84M in annual costs by removing unused phone lines

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) is saving approximately $2.84 million per year after auditing and eliminating unused phone lines, including landlines, mobile phones, and VOIP...


Department of Government Efficiency upgrades 33 more NWS sites to wireless

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the upgrade of 33 additional National Weather Service sites to wireless technology, resulting in savings of $118,000 per month.


Department of Government Efficiency ends 312 contracts worth $2.8B

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 312 contracts with a ceiling value of $2.8 billion, resulting in savings of $470 million.


DOGE updates federal contract database to improve transparency

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the introduction of three new data fields in the Federal Procurement Data System to enhance transparency concerning contracting actions for active contracts.


Founder of Binance on Bitcoin mortgages: 'The future American Dream will be to own 0.1 BTC'

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, said that Bitcoin is increasingly being considered an asset for mortgages and predicted it may soon surpass homeownership as a primary aspiration.


Founder of League of American Workers on CATL: CCP is trying 'to pressure our Senate in the final phases of the tax bill'

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has raised concerns about the Chinese government's alleged pressure on the U.S. Senate to benefit Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.


DOJ announces charges against 324 defendants in health care fraud takedown

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced criminal charges against Isaac Osei Afoakwa, 55, of Bismarck, North Dakota.


Justice Department charges 324 individuals in national health care fraud takedown

The Justice Department has announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which involved criminal charges against 324 individuals, including medical professionals such as doctors and pharmacists.


Federal sentences handed down for child pornography possession and drug trafficking

Sean Joseph Brennan, a 58-year-old resident of Hudson, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.


Family farmers' share remains low despite high consumer prices

As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Farmers Union (NFU) draws attention to the economic challenges faced by family farmers.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to coercion involving minor

A man from St. Louis County has admitted to meeting a 14-year-old with the intent of engaging in sexual activity.


Dominican national charged with assaulting federal officer in Puerto Rico

A Dominican national, Bernis Díaz-de la Cruz, has been arrested on charges of assaulting a federal officer in Puerto Rico.


Iowa woman sentenced for disaster relief fraud

An Eastern Iowa woman has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding over $25,000 in benefits meant for victims of the August 2020 derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic.


Canadian national sentenced for distributing child pornography

Matthew Norman Ballek, a 32-year-old from Saskatchewan, Canada, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography.


Cape Girardeau man pleads guilty to stealing firearm from gun store

A Cape Girardeau man has confessed to participating in the theft of a firearm from a gun store in Cape Girardeau County.


Nigerian man sentenced for identity theft and tax refund fraud

Seattle – A Nigerian man, Onomen Uduebor, also known as Onomen Onohi, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to steal identities and claim tax refunds.


Health care fraud enforcement leads to charges against 324 defendants

United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced significant developments in a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud and illegal drug distribution schemes.