News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


Rock Hill man receives 15-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Justin Lee Payne, a 31-year-old resident of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following his guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Aerospace Industries Association welcomes new DOD acquisition head

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has extended its congratulations to Michael Duffey following his confirmation by the Senate as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.


Mexican national pleads guilty to unlawful entry into the U.S

Juan De Dios Tena-Granados, a 39-year-old Mexican national, has been charged with unlawful entry into the United States.


Rhode Island man pleads guilty again in major cocaine trafficking case

A Rhode Island man, Levys Tovar, admitted guilt in federal court for trafficking cocaine.


NAR economist forecasts housing market trends amid rising mortgage rates

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared insights into the housing market's future at the "Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum" during the NAR 2025 REALTORS Legislative Meetings.


Felon sentenced to 14 years after being caught twice with guns and drugs

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Antonio Dixson, a convicted felon from St. Louis, to 14 years in prison after he was caught twice with firearms and drugs.


Illinois man receives lengthy sentence for sex trafficking offenses

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Daniel J. Kubica, also known as "Danny Haddreck," has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Inmate receives five-year sentence for drug smuggling via drone into California prison

Michael Ray Acosta, an inmate at Pleasant Valley State Prison in California, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution scheme within the prison.


Yucca Valley man indicted for threats against President-elect Trump

A San Bernardino County resident, Thomas Eugene Streavel, has been charged with threatening to assassinate then-President-elect Donald Trump following the 2024 election.


Former masonry executive sentenced for bribery conspiracy related to Amtrak project

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Donald Seefeldt, a former executive of a masonry contractor, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for conspiracy to commit federal program bribery.


Summerville man receives 20-year sentence for weapon violation

Mark Lee Frasier, a 33-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


Trump raises tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%.


House remembers Rep. Gerry Connolly; supports esophageal cancer awareness act

Today, James Comer, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, spoke on the House floor to honor Ranking Member Gerald Connolly's dedication to public service.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Earned Authority—Dr. Leslie Knight on Meritocracy, Mentorship, and Military Medicine

Like most other careers, the practice of medicine faces shifting cultural norms and debates over merit, equity, and institutional trust.


Instacart spokesperson on no tax on tips policy for gig workers: 'This is a matter of fairness'

A spokesperson for Instacart has expressed the company's support for excluding tips from taxation and including independent contractors in such tax policies to help them retain more of their earnings.


OPINION: The 'American Options' Doctrine—a new framework for the US-Israel Alliance

The U.S. relationship with Israel is frequently viewed as a one-way commitment.


California man pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme linked to China

Carlos A. Grijalva, a 59-year-old resident of Simi Valley, California, has entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments amounting to approximately $46.4 million.


Mexico resident receives three-year sentence for cocaine trafficking

A Michoacán resident has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking.


Illinois man pleads guilty to sending threatening emails across state lines

An Illinois man has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Bangor for making threatening interstate communications.


Skagit County man sentenced to prison for online exploitation

A Skagit County man, Alan Lewis Meirhofer, aged 72, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving and possessing images of child sexual abuse.