News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Donald J. Trump's recent activity on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple updates on May 14, 2025, via his preferred platform, Truth Social.


New Orleans man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Renard Santiago, a 19-year-old from New Orleans, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter handed down the sentence on May 13, 2025.


Houston builder sentenced for wire fraud involving misuse of construction funds

A Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior deportation

A Dominican national previously convicted of drug trafficking and deported has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for illegally reentering the United States.


Georgia man sentenced for unemployment fraud scheme

On May 13, 2025, a federal judge sentenced Brandon Cody Carter, a resident of East Point, Georgia, to 78 months in prison.


Senator Cassidy discusses proposed HHS budget during committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Lawmakers stress urgency to counter China's military expansion

Continuing their advocacy for a robust national defense, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole have raised concerns about China's rapid military expansion.


Albany man sentenced for distributing child pornography

Stephen Brisee, also known as Sage Brisee, aged 31 from Albany, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison.


Mexican man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Donald J. Trump posts from Truth Social on May dates

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared several posts on his Truth Social platform.


Oklahoma woman pleads guilty to federal meth distribution charge

Jessica Marie Campbell, a resident of Spiro, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior child sex assault conviction

An individual from Mexico, previously convicted of sexual assault against a minor, has been sentenced to 35 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States.


Boyd County man receives lengthy sentence for armed fentanyl trafficking

An Ashland resident, Phillip Conley, 28, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for drug and firearm-related offenses.


Americus man sentenced for illegal firearm possession linked to drug trafficking

An Americus, Georgia resident has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing firearms in connection with a drug trafficking crime.


Former postal worker sentenced for $2M check theft scheme

Gregory Drake, a 35-year-old former postal worker from Cleveland, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan issued the sentence following Drake's guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud...


Pamela Bondi appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as interim U.S. attorney

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the Interim United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.


DOL pauses enforcement of controversial 2024 contractor rule during review

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the enforcement of the 2024 independent contractor rule will be paused while it undergoes departmental review.


Boston woman faces federal charges for alleged minor sex trafficking

A Boston woman, Shakera Pina, also known as "Stacks," has been charged with sex trafficking a minor.


Guatemalan man charged with illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national residing in New Bedford has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States.


Mexican national sentenced to four years for illegal reentry into the US

A Mexican national with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Hector Castillo-Molina, 27, pleaded guilty on...