News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Mexican national pleads guilty to drug-related charges in Utah

A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including drug possession with intent to distribute, in the District of Utah.


NFIB launches ad campaign urging repeal of beneficial ownership information law

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in Washington D.C. and several states, urging lawmakers to protect the privacy of small business owners.


Laredo man pleads guilty in illegal alien transportation case

A Laredo man has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to transport illegal aliens, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


WASHINGTON – Jarrett Robert Lewis, 44, from the District of Columbia, received a 27-month prison sentence for embezzling nearly $320,000 from a non-profit advocacy organization in the District.


Former church volunteer sentenced for child pornography offenses

A former church youth ministry volunteer from Rolla, Missouri, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross delivered the sentence to Bradley Thomas Colvin...


Senator Cantwell opposes Olivia Trusty's FCC commissioner nomination

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has announced her opposition to the nomination of Olivia Trusty for the position of Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).


Former executive pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme involving over $400K

The former president of Bendco, a pipe and tubing company based in Pasadena, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud.


U.S. aerospace & defense industry reports strong economic impact for 2024

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in partnership with S&P Global Market Intelligence, has published the 2025 edition of "Facts & Figures."


Honduran national charged with assault during Alabama immigration operation

A Honduran national, Jose Romero-Pineda, 46, has been charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer during an immigration operation in Baldwin County.


Bergen County man pleads guilty to over $600K COVID-19 loan fraud

A New Jersey resident has confessed to illegally obtaining approximately $617,991 through federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


Six indicted for meth trafficking conspiracy and gun crimes

A 13-count indictment was unsealed on June 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, charging five men and one woman for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and gun offenses.


Maryland man charged with sending threats to Jewish groups

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest and charging of Clift A. Seferlis, a 55-year-old resident of Garrett Park, Maryland, for mailing threatening communications.


Clairton man sentenced to four years for federal narcotics violations

A Clairton, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for violating narcotics laws.


Justice department intensifies efforts against elder financial abuse during awareness month

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Department of Justice has announced renewed efforts to protect American seniors from transnational schemes that have cost them billions of dollars.


FTC publishes first research from Physician 6(b) study on physician mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed journal article from its Physician 6(b) study.


Indianapolis-based drug trafficking ring faces federal charges

Federal authorities have charged 21 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking organization based in Indianapolis.


DOJ renews efforts against elder fraud amid rising transnational schemes

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has renewed its efforts to protect American seniors from transnational fraud schemes.


South Carolina man sentenced for attempted extortion leading to victim's suicide

Glenn Daeward Boyd, a 36-year-old from Kershaw, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 272 months in federal prison for attempted extortion and related crimes.


Trump administration reports zero releases of illegal immigrants last month

U.S. Border Patrol reported no releases of illegal immigrants into the U.S. interior last month, according to a report by the New York Post.


Sedgwick man receives lengthy sentence for producing child sexual abuse material

A Sedgwick man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material, as announced by the U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine.