News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into US after two deportations

A Mexican national residing unlawfully in Las Vegas has appeared in court to face charges related to illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.


New Orleans man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm possession

A New Orleans man has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for federal drug and weapons violations.


Gang members convicted of four murders face life sentences

Three members of the Own Every Dollar (OED) gang were found guilty of four murders and ten attempted murders, according to an announcement by Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.


donald trump announces historic trade deal with uk on truth social

Donald J. Trump shared several updates on Truth Social on May 8th, highlighting a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom and promoting his online presence.


St. Clair Shores man convicted of illegal firearm activities faces sentencing

A St. Clair Shores resident has been convicted by a federal jury on charges related to the illegal importation, possession, and transfer of machineguns, as well as failing to maintain proper records as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL).


Castle Shannon resident faces federal drug and firearms charges

A Castle Shannon resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to narcotics and firearms violations, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Mexican national pleads guilty to human smuggling charges in Texas

A Mexican national has admitted guilt to charges connected to a human smuggling incident in Brownsville, Texas. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Alejandro Ramirez-Carranza, 39, from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, pleaded guilty to...


Donald J. Trump discusses America's future and criticizes officials in recent posts

Former President Donald J. Trump shared several posts on Truth Social discussing America's prospects and critiquing government officials on May 8th.


Senate deadlock halts progress on bipartisan stablecoin legislation

After Senate Democrats voted against a procedural step to consider the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott addressed the Senate floor.


Drug trafficking ring dismantled as six sentenced for roles in Atlanta distribution

Six individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine across the metro-Atlanta area.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced for reentering the United States illegally after having been deported twice before.


Federal grand jury announces May indictments involving various federal law violations

United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the outcomes of the May Federal Grand Jury 2025-A Indictments.


Cedar Rapids woman sentenced to over eleven years for meth distribution

A Cedar Rapids woman has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison for her involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Mason City man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm charges

A Mason City resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court for charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession.


Nurse pleads guilty to tampering with fentanyl vials at Detroit hospital

A registered nurse from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, Travis Eskridge, has admitted to tampering with vials of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance.


Chicago residents sentenced for defrauding North Pole restaurant of over $128K

Two Chicago residents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme that defrauded a North Pole restaurant of over $128,000 between July and August 2022.


CBP intercepts over $930K in cocaine at Del Rio port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently intercepted over $930,000 worth of cocaine.


Rhode Island man pleads guilty to cyberstalking and distributing child pornography

A Rhode Island resident has admitted guilt to federal charges of cyberstalking and distributing child pornography.


Justice Department reveals outcomes from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex abuse

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to combat child sex abuse.


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