News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


U.S. Attorney addresses interference with ICE operations in Massachusetts

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley has issued a statement concerning interference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Massachusetts.


donald trump discusses economy and media appearance in latest truth social posts

Donald J. Trump used Truth Social on May 13th to comment on economic conditions and announce an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.


Proposed 5% remittance tax raises concerns for crypto users

The recent proposal of a 5% remittance tax in the "Big Beautiful Bill" has raised concerns among crypto users and privacy advocates.


Court orders reforms at Rikers Island; U.S. Attorney responds

The U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, has issued a statement regarding the recent court-ordered reforms at Rikers Island.


Beaumont men receive federal prison sentences for grocery store robbery

Two men from Beaumont have been sentenced to federal prison following their involvement in a robbery at a local grocery store.


Idaho man indicted for alleged assault on U.S. Park Rangers in Utah

A federal grand jury has indicted Gregory Aaron Farley, a 51-year-old man from Hazelton, Idaho, following an alleged assault on U.S. Park Rangers in Southern Utah.


Ohio man sentenced for trafficking meth to Anchorage

An Ohio resident, Christian Landry, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 8, 2025, for trafficking methamphetamine to Anchorage.


Former DC dispensary owner pleads guilty to $1.2M tax evasion

Jennifer Brunenkant, the former owner of a marijuana dispensary in Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Mexican national sentenced for role in smuggling scheme

A Mexican national, Apolinar Francisco Paredes Espinoza, also known as "Pancho," has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in a smuggling and labor trafficking scheme.


Fraudulent paper tag scheme participant pleads guilty; faces up to five years imprisonment

The final individual involved in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to the sale of fraudulent Texas paper license plates has pleaded guilty, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Man sentenced for supplying illegal drugs in eastern Washington

Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced the sentencing of David Velasquez Jr., aged 32, to 200 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.


Georgia man sentenced for attempting to distribute Mexican-sourced fentanyl

A Georgia man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for attempting to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl sourced from Mexico.


Bronx resident pleads guilty to leading major fentanyl distribution operation

A Dominican national residing in the Bronx, New York, has entered a guilty plea in a federal court in Boston.


U.S. Attorney seeks victims in iCare Gifting Solutions fraud case

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse, New York, is seeking additional victims in the case against Robert Rahlre.


Charleston man receives probation for willful failure to pay employment taxes

Luther A. Hanson, a 72-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was sentenced to three years of federal probation for failing to pay over taxes.


Phenix City man sentenced for production and distribution of child sexual abuse material

A Phenix City man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.


Small business advocacy group backs new budget reconciliation proposal

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group, has expressed its support for the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means' budget reconciliation proposal.


Lawmakers announce hearing on Inflation Reduction Act's impact on energy and medicine

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman have announced a joint hearing to examine the impact of the Inflation...


Birmingham man sentenced to two decades for gun and drug crimes

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for gun and drug offenses. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced that Jarrell Russell, 26, received a 240-month sentence from U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala.