News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


San Jose chiropractor admits guilt in false tax return case

Tae Hyun Lee, a chiropractor based in San Jose, has admitted guilt in federal court for aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return for 2019.


Passaic County man faces charges for alleged sex trafficking and child pornography

A man from Passaic County, New Jersey, has been charged with child sex trafficking and offenses related to child pornography.


Las Vegas man sentenced for threatening U.S. senators

A Las Vegas resident, John Anthony Miller, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for threatening a United States Senator from Nevada and family members of two other U.S. Senators.


Fallcatcher principal pleads guilty in $5 million fraud scheme

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Henry Ford, also known as Cleothus Lefty Jackson, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud.


OPM replaces paper processes with all-digital alternative

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will replace its 65-year-old paper process with an all-digital alternative starting June 2.


DOGE announces termination of 522 contracts valued at $285M

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the termination of 522 contracts by federal agencies over the past two days.


USCIS providing free access to SAVE database for states

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now offering free access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database to all states.


DOGE announces cancellation of $13.6M in DEI grants, saving $8.4M

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of $13.6 million in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants by the U.S. Department of Labor, leading to $8.4 million in savings.


DOGE cancels over $800K NSF DEI grant to University of West Florida

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of an $800,000 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to the University of West Florida.


House committee praised by NMA for advancing mining priorities

The National Mining Association (NMA) has expressed approval for the recent actions of the House Natural Resources Committee regarding its reconciliation package.


Gainesville man sentenced over decade-long imprisonment for child pornography charges

Stephen Christopher Young, a 58-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for the receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography.


Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

A Guatemalan national, Nicolas Joaquin Celestino-Gonzalez, was sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations.


Honduran national faces charges for illegal re-entry after deportation

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Marlon Santos, a 36-year-old native of Honduras, was indicted on May 8, 2025, for re-entry of a removed alien.


Federal grand juries indict five foreign nationals for immigration and firearms offenses

Federal grand juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky, have indicted five foreign nationals from China, Guatemala, and Mexico on charges related to immigration and firearms offenses.


Johnstown woman receives over eight-year sentence for drug trafficking

A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for narcotics trafficking.


Trump proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day amid calls for tougher crime laws

On May 12, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.


Justice Department announces arrests in nationwide crackdown on child sex offenders

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


Buffalo man sentenced for setting fire on railway tracks

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Michael B. Benitez, a 34-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in an attempt to damage railroad equipment.


Tax reform draft offers significant wins for real estate sector

Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee have released a draft of their tax reform legislation, offering several benefits to the real estate sector.


U.S. Attorney's Office honors fallen officers during National Police Week

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte, North Carolina, is observing National Police Week by acknowledging the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers at various levels, including federal, state, local, and Tribal.