News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Huntington man pleads guilty to distributing methamphetamine

Deangelo Lamont Tell, also known as "Lil D," from Huntington, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime involving methamphetamine distribution.


Charleston man receives over 12-year sentence for drug crimes and violation

Jason Lorel Minter, a 44-year-old resident of Charleston, has been sentenced to 12 years and three months in prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Laconia man sentenced for unlawful possession and sale of firearms

A Laconia man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for firearms offenses, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Las Vegas woman convicted for threatening federal judges and probation officer

A federal jury in Las Vegas has found Latonia Smith guilty of cyberstalking and making threats against two district court judges and a probation officer.


USDA urged to reform Tennessee Walking Horse competition inspections

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed support for the findings of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General review concerning inspections at Tennessee Walking Horse competitions.


Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in jury bribery scheme

Abdiaziz Farah, previously convicted of fraud in the Feeding Our Future trial, has entered a guilty plea for attempting to bribe a juror in the same case.


Co-defendants plead guilty in Washington D.C. carjackings

Erick Alvarenga, 19, and Malik Kearney, 20, both residents of Washington D.C., have pleaded guilty to charges related to two carjackings that occurred in December 2024 and January 2025.


Former CEO sentenced for insider trading using Rule 10b5-1 plans

The former CEO and chairman of Ontrak Inc., a publicly traded health care company based in Miami, Florida, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for insider trading.


FTC takes action against Ascend Ecom over deceptive business practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed court order against Ascend Ecom and its owners, William Michael Basta and Jeremy Kenneth Leung.


Older Americans Act reintroduced in Senate for renewal through fiscal year 2030

The reintroduction of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was announced by U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill...


Blueacorn founder convicted for role in multimillion-dollar PPP fraud scheme

A federal jury has convicted Stephanie Hockridge, founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn, for her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently acquire millions of dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Two men sentenced for drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine

COVINGTON, Ky. – Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine.


Fort Mill man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

Cederick Dion Dixon, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Mill, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.


Cms finalizes new rule on marketplace integrity and affordability

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule."


CMS finalizes rule lowering health insurance premiums by addressing improper ACA enrollments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a significant rule aimed at reducing individual health insurance premiums by about 5% on average.


Agreement with Texas aims to speed up infrastructure projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced an agreement between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) aimed at expediting infrastructure projects in Texas.


Sabores Fit Bakery recalls mousse desserts over undeclared allergens

Sabores Fit Bakery, based in Kissimmee, Florida, has announced a recall of its mousse desserts due to the presence of undeclared allergens.


International Foodsource recalls dark chocolate nonpareils over undeclared milk allergy risk

International Foodsource, LLC, based in Randolph, New Jersey, has announced a recall of 10 oz packages of Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils.


CDC advisory committee to meet following leadership changes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is set to convene on June 25-26, 2025, at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.


Lipari Foods recalls dark chocolate nonpareils due to undeclared milk

Lipari Foods, based in Warren, Michigan, has announced a recall of its 14-ounce packages of JLM Branded "Dark Chocolate Nonpareils" due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.