News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Felon sentenced to 28 months for firearm possession

Deionta Person, aged 27, from Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Waynesville man sentenced to 46 months for methamphetamine trafficking

Kelly Woodrow Ross, a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine.


Washington man sentenced to 12 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

Donald Eugene Griffin, Jr., age 43, received a prison sentence of 144 months from United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Trump launches religious liberty commission with diverse leadership

President Donald Trump has announced the formation of the Religious Liberty Commission, marking its inception with an executive order during the National Day of Prayer event.


National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend declared by Presidential Proclamation

Day and night, firefighters risk their lives to protect citizens, often facing grave dangers.


Honduras man sentenced for repeated illegal reentry into the U.S

A Honduran resident has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States.



Romanian nationals face charges for illegal U.S. entry from Canada

Seven Romanian nationals appeared in a Great Falls court yesterday to face charges related to illegal entry into the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


St. Louis man sentenced to over a decade in prison for carjacking

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has handed down a 130-month prison sentence to Ahdaejay Britton for his role in a violent carjacking incident that occurred in St. Louis in 2023.


Wisconsin man sentenced for swatting spree using hacked home security cameras

A Wisconsin man, Kya Christian Nelson, aged 23, from Racine, has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison due to his involvement in a "swatting" spree.


Trump proclaims national day of prayer for May 1, 2025

From the earliest periods of America's history, prayer has been a cornerstone of national life.


Trump ends federal funding for NPR and PBS

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to stop federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).


Ukrainian extradited from Spain on ransomware conspiracy charges in New York

Earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, a Ukrainian national, Artem Stryzhak, was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers.


Mexican national sentenced to 60 months for drug conspiracy in Arizona

Armando Puentes-Melendez, a 38-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash.


Commissioner Meador speaks at conservative antitrust event

Commissioner Mark R. Meador has issued statements at the "A Conservative Vision for Antitrust" event.


Rochester man sentenced to 15 years for drug and firearm offenses

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the sentencing of Shawnle McClary, a 49-year-old from Rochester, NY, to 15 years in prison for crimes related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Impact of geopolitics on U.S. international student enrollment

For several decades, the United States has been a prime destination for international students seeking exceptional academic opportunities and a pathway to global careers.


Iowa man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods

Brandon Mitchell, a 28-year-old resident of Mason City, Iowa, admitted guilt in federal court on April 30, 2025.


DoD security audits reveal weaknesses in infrastructure

Ricky Howard, a 32-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction.


Trump ends federal funding for NPR and PBS due to perceived bias

President Donald J. Trump has issued an order to terminate federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), asserting that taxpayer support for these entities is obsolete given the current media environment.