News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Houston man convicted for smuggling illegal aliens into U.S

A Houston resident, Armando Balladares-Prado, has been found guilty of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States.


Two Mexican nationals indicted for illegal reentry in Ohio

The United States Attorney’s Office has announced that a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted two Mexican nationals for illegal reentry into the United States.


Honduran citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

Wilson Geovanny Nunez, a 36-year-old Honduran citizen living illegally in the United States, has pleaded guilty to reentry of a removed alien and received a seven-month incarceration sentence.


Oversight committee to hold hearing with sanctuary state governors

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a hearing titled “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.” Scheduled for June 12, the event will feature testimonies from the governors of Illinois, Minnesota,...


National Farmers Union concludes 2025 leadership summit; announces new youth advisory council

National Farmers Union (NFU) has wrapped up its 2025 All-States Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. The event culminated with the announcement of new members elected to the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC).


Senate committee considers nominees for key roles at Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing to consider two nominations for positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Blockchain groups urge inclusion of regulatory certainty act in legislation

A coalition of organizations, including DeFi Education Fund, Coin Center, Solana Policy Institute, The Digital Chamber, Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and Bitcoin Policy Institute, has urged Congress to incorporate the...


Laredo human smuggling ring leaders sentenced to federal prison

Two men involved in a human smuggling conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Six men sentenced for illegal $15M transfer using hawala network

Hirenkumar Patel, the last of six individuals involved in an unlicensed money transmitting operation, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.


Man sentenced for aiming laser at sheriff's helicopter in Post Falls incident

Aspen August Schaffer, a 31-year-old resident of Post Falls, has been sentenced to 35 months in federal prison for pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.


Ecuadorian national sentenced for illegal re-entry into US after prior removal

An Ecuadorian national, William Ariel Tamay Guaman, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for illegally re-entering the United States after a prior removal. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr., sentenced the 23-year-old to time...


Brooklyn man pleads guilty to kidnapping Berks County child

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Duane Taylor, a 50-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the kidnapping of a minor from Reading, Pennsylvania.


Pine Ridge man sentenced for manslaughter and firearm possession

A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter and firearm possession.


Rochester teacher charged with child pornography offenses

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Kevin Burns, a 45-year-old resident of Irondequoit, New York.


GirlsDoPorn owner pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges

Michael Pratt, the former owner of the website GirlsDoPorn, has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in a federal court in San Diego.


McKees Rocks man sentenced for firearm possession violation

A McKees Rocks resident has been sentenced to 17-and-a-half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and violating his federal supervised release.


Convicted killer sentenced for gun possession while on probation

Jayvon Gattison, a 24-year-old resident of the District of Columbia and previously convicted killer, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison.


Wheeling attorney indicted for alleged fraud and money laundering

A Wheeling attorney, Paul J. Harris, has been indicted on charges of mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and unlawful monetary transactions.


House committee subpoenas Biden's doctor over cognitive health cover-up claims

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Dr. Kevin O’Connor, President Joe Biden’s physician. Dr. O'Connor is required to appear for a deposition on June 27, 2025, as part of an investigation...


Hartford man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Jordan Flythe, also known as "T," has pleaded guilty to charges related to fentanyl and cocaine trafficking.