News published on Federal Newswire in June 2025

News from June 2025


AFSA submits comments opposing expanded interpretation of Holder Rule

The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) has announced its submission of comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), opposing expanded interpretations of the Holder Rule.


Man sentenced to prison for series of armed robberies near Anacostia Park

David Crocker, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for committing multiple armed robberies near Anacostia Park in 2023.


Senator Cassidy discusses future steps for OMUFA reauthorization during committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA).


Baltimore man receives over eight-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Donald McDuffin Williams, a 50-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 104 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Senate sets hearing for Bryan Bedford's FAA nomination

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nomination hearing for Bryan Bedford to become the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Capito releases EPW budget reconciliation text

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has released a legislative text under the committee's jurisdiction.


Man charged with false statement at border crossing

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Oscar David Contreras Guzman, a 49-year-old citizen of El Salvador.


Cedar Rapids man receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several felony offenses.


Canadian sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking into US

A Canadian man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking conspiracy that smuggled and distributed large quantities of methamphetamine, ecstasy, and BZP into the United States.


Sioux City man receives over ten-year sentence for firearms and meth offenses

A Sioux City man was sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for firearm and methamphetamine-related offenses.


FTC hosts workshop on tech's impact on children and families

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" on June 4 in Washington, D.C. The event will also be available for streaming online.


Big Island attorneys convicted in bribery scheme involving housing specialist

After a three-week trial, a federal jury found Paul Joseph Sulla, Jr., Gary Charles Zamber, and Rajesh P. Budhabhatti guilty of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and nine counts of honest services wire fraud.


Former NJ resident sentenced for $4.7 million fee scheme

A Florida man, previously residing in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for orchestrating an "upfront-fee" scheme that defrauded approximately 33 victims of over $4.7 million. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the sentencing...


Guatemalan man sentenced for false statement after traffic stop

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Gendry Amilcar Niz-Niz, a 25-year-old from Guatemala, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement in court.


White House orders probe into use of autopen during Biden presidency

The White House has issued a memorandum directing an investigation into actions taken during the presidency of Joe Biden.


Washington man charged with supporting Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber

A Washington state resident has been apprehended on charges of providing material support to the individual responsible for the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, as announced by the Justice Department.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal US re-entry after prior removal

A Guatemalan national, Samuel Par-Lopez, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for re-entering the United States illegally after a prior removal.


Sterling Heights man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officers

Carl Emerson Travis, a 52-year-old resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assaults on federal officers.


Dominican national charged with unlawful reentry and drug distribution

A Dominican man, Robely Eladio De Jesus Guerrero, has been arrested on charges related to immigration violations and drug distribution.


Trump signs proclamation restricting entry from multiple countries

President Donald J. Trump has signed a Proclamation aimed at protecting the United States from potential foreign terrorist threats and other national security concerns.