News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Lawmakers propose bill to aid small business compliance with Corporate Transparency Act

Today, new legislation aimed at aiding small businesses in complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).


AIA urges reforms in defense acquisition in letter to Secretary Hegseth

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth, acknowledging the Department of Defense's initiatives to remove unnecessary regulations and speed up acquisition processes.


Donald J. Trump's truth social posts call for action in Los Angeles

Former President Donald J. Trump recently posted on Truth Social expressing concerns about Los Angeles' situation and urging for military intervention while continuing his active presence online with timestamped messages on June 9, 2025


Mexican national charged with assaulting federal officers appears in court

A Mexican national, Victor Vivanco-Reyes, appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer.


Chinese national pleads guilty over arms exports linked to North Korea

An individual from China has admitted guilt in a federal court for illegally exporting firearms, ammunition, and other military items to North Korea.


House subcommittee approves FY26 Homeland Security bill with increased funding

Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill, which was subsequently approved by the Subcommittee.


Madison County man pleads guilty to sex offender registry violations

Floyd Wood, a 57-year-old resident of DeRuyter, New York, has pled guilty in United States District Court to failing to register an email account as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.


Maricopa man receives 44-year sentence for killing police officer

Carlos Maximilliano Galvan, a 44-year-old resident of Maricopa, Arizona, has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Tohono O’odham Police Officer Bryan Brown.


Elizabeth City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

A federal jury in New Bern, North Carolina, has convicted Charles Gregory of Elizabeth City on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Nevada woman sentenced for $7 million Ponzi scheme and obstruction

A Nevada woman has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for orchestrating a $7 million advance fee Ponzi scheme and obstructing the government's investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


South Florida men charged with mail theft after public identifies them

Two men from South Florida have been charged with mail theft following their identification through public-released surveillance footage.


Former CEO sentenced for fraudulently inflating fund values

Brendan Ross, the former CEO of Direct Lending Investments LLC, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.


Cantwell and Cruz call for audits after fatal DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz have called for safety audits following a mid-air collision near National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025.


Guatemalan national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Guatemalan national living unlawfully in Burlington has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for illegal reentry into the United States following deportation.


Cryptocurrency founder charged with sanctions evasion amid $500M laundering allegations

Earlier today, a 22-count indictment was unsealed at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, charging Iurii Gugnin with multiple offenses including wire and bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, violation of the International Emergency...


Syracuse man pleads guilty to child pornography charges; faces minimum 10-year sentence

Edward McKeraghan, a 59-year-old resident of Syracuse, New York, has entered a guilty plea in the United States District Court for possession of child pornography and admitted to violating his federal supervised release conditions.


Box Elder woman sentenced for assault within Pine Ridge Reservation

A Box Elder woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her involvement in an assault within the Pine Ridge Reservation.


Salvadoran national charged with illegal firearm sales in Chelsea

A Salvadoran national residing unlawfully in Chelsea has been charged with allegedly selling firearms without a license.


Nine arrested for methamphetamine trafficking linked to criminal street gang

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that a multi-state law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of nine individuals.


Former state worker admits guilt in scheme involving nearly $900K theft

A former state employee from Olympia, Washington, has admitted guilt in a scheme to embezzle nearly $900,000 from the State of Washington.