News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Rubio and Briceño discuss bilateral relations, security collaboration, and economic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño held a call to emphasize the significance of the partnership between the United States and Belize.


Paul Watzlavick leads U.S. delegation in NYC for NPT Preparatory Committee

Senior Bureau Official for International Security and Nonproliferation Paul Watzlavick is set to visit New York City from April 28 to May 2, 2025.


Vero Beach man sentenced to 12 years for meth distribution

On April 30, a man from Vero Beach was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.


Rochester man admits guilt in $168,000 financial fraud case

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Michael Torres, aged 37 from Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to financial institution fraud.


Yemeni man faces charges for alleged Black Kingdom ransomware attacks

A 36-year-old Yemeni man, Rami Khaled Ahmed, known as "Black Kingdom," has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged involvement in deploying ransomware against computer systems globally, targeting entities such as businesses, schools,...


AIA releases paper on American leadership in aerospace trade

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has released a new white paper detailing the benefits of the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft for the American aerospace industry.


Greenwood man sentenced to over 17 years for meth trafficking

Timothy Terrell Robinson, a 31-year-old from Greenwood, will serve over 17 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.


Forest City man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Forest City man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Orleans Parish man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offense

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on May 1, 2025, the sentencing of 49-year-old Devin Hilliard of New Orleans.


Financial watchdogs warn of oil smuggling by Mexican cartels near U.S. border

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an alert involving oil smuggling schemes associated with Mexico-based cartels.


Felon sentenced to 28 months for firearm possession

Deionta Person, aged 27, from Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Waynesville man sentenced to 46 months for methamphetamine trafficking

Kelly Woodrow Ross, a resident of Waynesville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine.


Washington man sentenced to 12 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

Donald Eugene Griffin, Jr., age 43, received a prison sentence of 144 months from United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Trump launches religious liberty commission with diverse leadership

President Donald Trump has announced the formation of the Religious Liberty Commission, marking its inception with an executive order during the National Day of Prayer event.


National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend declared by Presidential Proclamation

Day and night, firefighters risk their lives to protect citizens, often facing grave dangers.


Honduras man sentenced for repeated illegal reentry into the U.S

A Honduran resident has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States.



Romanian nationals face charges for illegal U.S. entry from Canada

Seven Romanian nationals appeared in a Great Falls court yesterday to face charges related to illegal entry into the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Houston woman sentenced for fraud resulting in $620,000 loss

A woman has been sentenced for her role in a fraud conspiracy that led to losses of approximately $620,000, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


St. Louis man sentenced to over a decade in prison for carjacking

U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has handed down a 130-month prison sentence to Ahdaejay Britton for his role in a violent carjacking incident that occurred in St. Louis in 2023.