News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Rapid City man receives eight-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man for voluntary manslaughter. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Luke Standing Bear, 19, to eight years in federal prison on June 18, 2025.


Boston gang member sentenced for drug conspiracies

A Boston gang member has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for drug conspiracy charges.


Treasury targets Mexican banks over alleged fentanyl-linked money laundering

The United States Department of the Treasury, through its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), has issued orders targeting three Mexican financial institutions for their roles in money laundering linked to opioid trafficking.


Senate Commerce Committee advances FAA nominee and five bills

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took significant actions by approving five bills and the nomination of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.


FTC announces agenda for gender-affirming care workshop

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the agenda for its upcoming workshop on July 9, 2025, which will focus on "The Dangers of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors."


Former TD Bank employee pleads guilty to bribery scheme involving fraudulent accounts

A former employee of TD Bank, N.A. in Florida has admitted to accepting bribes for fraudulently opening over 100 bank accounts.


Utah businessman receives prison sentence for defrauding COVID-19 relief program

A Utah businessman, Marcelo Federico Torre, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $628,307 through a COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.


Greenville man sentenced for Ponzi scheme involving over $8 million in restitution

A Greenville man, Willard Timothy Sutton, was sentenced to 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release for mail fraud related to a multi-year investment fraud scheme.


NAR partners with HP for exclusive member discounts

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced a new partnership with HP, integrating the technology company's products into the NAR REALTOR Benefits program.


Boozman releases updated agriculture budget reconciliation text

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has released an updated text for the committee’s budget reconciliation package.


Senator Moran addresses crisis line mismanagement in Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, conducted a hearing to address mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Crisis Line (VCL).


Columbia man convicted for firearm possession as repeat felony offender

A federal jury in Columbia has found Yashawnus Leekean Patterson, 44, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Warwick man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills disguised as Percocet

A Warwick man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to trafficking fentanyl-laced pills disguised as Percocet.


Leaders oppose Republican bill affecting food assistance

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Blunt Rochester, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Andy Beshear, Maura Healey, and Matt Meyer, addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of a Republican bill on food assistance programs.


Sicklerville man sentenced for conspiring to defraud IRS

A man from Sicklerville, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS.


Former bookkeeper charged with access device fraud in New Orleans

A former bookkeeper from New Orleans has been charged with access device fraud, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Senate committee reviews nominees for EPA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner and David A. Wright for key environmental and nuclear regulatory roles.


Hearing examines impact of diversity initiatives on equality

The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services convened a hearing titled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI" in Washington.


Fitchburg man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material via Kik

A Fitchburg resident, Sean Pettigrew, aged 50, has been arrested and charged with distributing child sexual abuse material through the messaging app Kik Messenger.


Comer requests OCC records amid claims of politically motivated bank account closures

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer is pursuing an investigation into the alleged improper debanking of individuals and entities.