News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Charleston woman pleads guilty in COVID-19 PPP loan fraud case

Damisha Brown, a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan scheme.


Former SSA employee pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A former employee of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, as reported by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Box Elder man admits guilt in sexual abuse case involving minor

A man from Box Elder has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually abusing a minor on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Texas man sentenced for child exploitation offenses

A man from Mount Vernon, Texas, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations.


Detroit man sentenced for fentanyl and meth distribution

Allen Lation Baird, a 48-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison.


Senator Rick Scott leads hearing on aging agricultural workforce in the U.S

El Senador Rick Scott, quien preside el Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, convocó una audiencia centrada en los problemas críticos que enfrenta la fuerza laboral agrícola estadounidense.


Senate committee addresses challenges facing aging farm workforce

Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing to address challenges faced by America's aging farm workforce.


House committee queries non-profit on ties with Huawei’s operating system

Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has raised concerns about the Eclipse Foundation's support for Huawei's operating systems, HarmonyOS and OpenHarmony.


Former spouse sentenced for defrauding veterans' benefits

The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced to prison for fraudulently claiming spousal benefits.


Former state trooper sentenced for bribery and drug-related crimes

Today, U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Justin Riggs, a former Maryland State Trooper, to six years in federal prison for multiple charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and bribery under the Travel Act.


Las Vegas man sentenced to seven years for methamphetamine distribution

A Las Vegas man with a history of violent offenses was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug trafficking.


Subcommittee examines federal government's use of artificial intelligence

Today, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing to discuss the federal government's use of artificial intelligence (AI).


Boston mayor criticized for comments on ICE agents

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has come under fire following remarks comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to neo-Nazis.


Manteca man pleads guilty to embezzling over $1.4 million

Justin Alexander Payne, a 50-year-old resident of Manteca, entered a guilty plea to one count of wire fraud.


Saint Francis man sentenced for firearm possession as felon

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Randy Harlan Arcoren Jr., a 42-year-old man from Saint Francis, South Dakota.


House subcommittee approves FY26 agriculture appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


California man pleads guilty in meth trafficking case

A Long Beach, California resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for violating narcotics laws.


House subcommittee approves FY26 military construction & veterans affairs appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Senators introduce act aimed at enhancing U.S. aviation safety after tragic collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Amy Klobuchar, Raphael Warnock, Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, and Ed Markey have introduced the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025.


House committee commemorates Tiananmen anniversary; urges end to D.C.-Beijing ties

The House Select Committee on China held a press conference in Washington, D.C., to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.