News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Starkville man sentenced for illegal firearms possession and methamphetamine trafficking

A Starkville, Mississippi resident, Michael Anthony Doss, was sentenced to over six years in prison for illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking.


Eastern Panhandle drug traffickers receive sentences for distributing fentanyl

Eight individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation in the Eastern Panhandle have received sentences.


Box Elder man sentenced for child sexual abuse under Project Safe Neighborhoods

A Box Elder man, Brian Lee Bigbow, has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for sexually abusing a child.


Utah retailer sentenced for tax evasion; ordered to pay over $2M

Phyllip Hallman Heaton, a 43-year-old resident of Washington City, Utah, has been sentenced to five months in prison and 18 months of supervised release for tax evasion.


Expansion announced for Project Safe Neighborhoods targeting downtown Chicago areas

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois has announced an expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) in Chicago.


Mexican citizen sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine hidden in cabbages

A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine smuggling operation, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Comer expands investigation into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health

As part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of a cover-up regarding President Joe Biden's mental decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer has expanded the...


Manhattan resident receives seven-year sentence for meth distribution

A man from Manhattan, Montana, Kevin Andrew Bacon, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for drug-related charges.


Melania Trump reaffirms commitment at FTC workshop on child protection online

First Lady Melania Trump has reiterated her dedication to safeguarding children and youth in the digital environment.


Iowa man sentenced for child exploitation; receives 15-year federal prison term

Paul William Flett, a 44-year-old resident of Humbolt, Iowa, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.


Customs officer charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Anthony John Crowley has been charged with possession of child pornography, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.


Jackson man sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy

A Jackson man, Marcus Guice, received a sentence on May 30, 2025, of 175 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.


Edwardsville man convicted for meth distribution; co-defendant sentenced

A federal jury in Benton, Illinois, has found Kevin D. Stewart of Edwardsville guilty on two counts related to methamphetamine distribution.


State Department Spokesman: ‘We cannot comment’ on Biden-era revocations of Ecuadorian seafood company execs’ U.S. visas

A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that the department cannot comment on the situation involving executives at one of Ecuador’s largest seafood exporters who remain blocked from traveling to the United States.


Restoration News highlights death of a narrative in climate coverage

The Restoration News has announced a series of developments and scientific findings that challenge prevailing climate change narratives.


Wauwatosa STEM School faces civil rights complaint for closed successful charter school due to demographics

The Wauwatosa STEM School is at the center of a civil rights complaint following its closure, which was allegedly linked to racial demographics rather than academic performance.


RealClearEnergy says blackout reveals fatal flaw in solar and wind

RealClearEnergy has announced that the April blackout across Spain and Portugal exposed a critical flaw in the reliance on solar and wind energy, highlighting the necessity for stable electricity generation sources.


AAPLOG rejects claim that abortion can be necessary to save a mother's life

The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) asserts that abortion is never medically necessary to save a mother's life.


Office of the Inspector General reports decades of waste and mismanagement pose challenge for Hegseth

The Office of the Inspector General has announced that Secretary Pete Hegseth faces significant challenges in addressing longstanding issues within the Defense Department, including waste, outdated systems, and failed audits.


Supreme Court decision on NEPA praised by American Petroleum Institute

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval of the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).