News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Hancock County man sentenced for theft involving black lung benefits

Gary Barber, a 75-year-old resident of Weirton, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years of probation for theft involving public money.


Dominican national sentenced for passport fraud and identity theft

A Dominican national residing in Fall River has been sentenced for passport fraud and identity theft.


Justice Department announces major crackdown on child sex abuse offenders

The Department of Justice has revealed the results of Operation Restore Justice, a national effort targeting child sex offenders.


Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests across U.S., rescues over 100 children

The Department of Justice has revealed the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort aimed at identifying and apprehending child sex offenders.


Operation Restore Justice leads to 205 arrests in nationwide crackdown

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative targeting child sex predators.


Illinois woman sentenced for interstate murder-for-hire plot

A woman from Coal Valley, Illinois, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for her involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme.


Justice Department announces results from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex predators

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.


Justice Department's nationwide crackdown leads to 205 arrests for child sex offenses

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


Donald J. Trump criticizes courts and media in Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump aired grievances on Truth Social regarding perceived obstacles from the U.S. court system and alleged media bias involving an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on CBS's "60 Minutes."


Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex predators

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.


Gang member sentenced to over three decades for teen's murder

Elijah Bermudez, a member of the Bully Hard Hunna Blood gang, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison.


Two sentenced for roles in Eastern Panhandle drug trafficking operation

Two individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.


United States commemorates WWII Victory Day on its 80th anniversary

The United States marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied Powers' victory over national socialism and fascism in Europe, commemorating the end of World War II.


Stimson Center joins global alliance to enhance peace operations

The Stimson Center has joined the Global Alliance for Peace Operations (GAPO), an organization consisting of over 50 think tanks, research institutes, and civil society groups.


Justice Department announces arrests in nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.


California man sentenced for role in interstate meth distribution conspiracy

Trevor Sands, a 51-year-old resident of Culver City, California, was sentenced in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 1, 2025.


Justice Department announces arrests in nationwide crackdown on alleged child sex abuse

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort aimed at identifying and arresting alleged child sexual abuse offenders.


Farmington man indicted for alleged involvement in child exploitation as part of DOJ operation

A Farmington, Pennsylvania resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.


Tooele County man indicted for assaulting motorcyclists on Indian reservation

A federal grand jury has indicted a man from Tooele County, Utah, on multiple violent crime charges.


Donald J. Trump announces nomination for surgeon general and tax policy updates

Former President Donald J. Trump made several announcements on May 7th regarding nominations and economic policies through his Truth Social account.