News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Frankfort man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession

Michael Austin, a 46-year-old resident of Frankfort, New York, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute and possessing firearms as a felon.


Meridian man receives prison sentence for fentanyl possession

A Meridian, Mississippi resident, Timothy Lavelle Cole, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison following charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.


Dallas family admits guilt in PPP fraud scheme

Seven family members from the Dallas area have admitted guilt in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as announced by Nancy E. Larson, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


Stockton man faces charges for alleged attempt to support ISIS

Ammaad Akhtar, a 33-year-old resident of Stockton, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS), as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Mexican citizen sentenced for bringing child pornography into U.S., faces deportation

A Mexican citizen, Martin Alonso Diaz-Lopez, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for attempting to enter the United States with child pornography.


Two Venezuelans charged with terrorism and drug distribution

A superseding indictment has been unsealed in Houston, charging two Venezuelan nationals with terrorism and international drug distribution.


Collins questions Navy leaders on destroyer contract and dry dock expansion

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Navy officials about key defense projects.


Parkersburg man pleads guilty to federal drug crime

Aaron Lee Mitter, a 39-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

A 49-year-old man from El Trapiche, Guerrero, Mexico, has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States.


Albany man sentenced as career offender for drug trafficking

An Albany resident, Roderick Terrell Ferrell, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Congress urged to codify cost-saving measures by Department of Government Efficiency

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened a hearing titled "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good" to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts in reducing wasteful spending.


Lawmakers investigate use of federal grants by activist group linked to LA protests

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock and Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Chairman Andy Biggs, have initiated an...


Former DC public schools official convicted for role in bribery scheme

Dana Garnett, a former contract specialist for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), has been found guilty by a federal jury in a case involving bribery and wire fraud.


Senator Cantwell highlights risk of losing public broadcasting's role in emergencies

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has released a report emphasizing the importance of public broadcasters in emergency situations, especially in rural areas where they may be the only source of information.


Hanford contractor settles fraud allegations with $6.5 million payment

Richland, Washington – The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC (WRPS) has paid $6.5 million to settle allegations of fraudulently overcharging the Department of Energy (DOE) for labor hours.


Mexican trafficker sentenced for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl

Jose Bautista Andrade, a 46-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking.


Mexican national sentenced for $1 million cocaine trafficking operation

A Mexican national residing illegally in the United States has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei.


House Committee approves FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act with a vote of 36 to 27.


Pittsburgh man sentenced to six years for drug trafficking violations

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


New Orleans man sentenced for violating federal gun control laws

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Jenard Walton, also known as Janard Walton, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison by United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.