News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Tomato recall issued by Williams Farms due to potential Salmonella risk

Williams Farms Repack LLC has issued a recall for several tomato products due to a possible Salmonella contamination.


Navy Secretary Phelan on cancelled IT contracts: 'By eliminating this waste, we will save almost $300 million'

John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy, said he is collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce waste, ensure accountability, and strengthen the nation’s fighting forces.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Jim Lechner’s Mission to Honor America’s Veterans

U.S. military veterans have stood as the backbone of the nation’s defense and civic legacy.


Michigan man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Caleb Root, a 45-year-old from Concord, Michigan, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following his conviction on multiple charges related to drugs and firearms.


Duncan man pleads guilty after fatal shooting on tribal land

Jesse Wayne James Keenan, an 18-year-old from Duncan, has admitted guilt to charges of voluntary manslaughter and discharging a firearm during a violent crime.


Trump proclaims May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, the United States acknowledges the millions of Americans affected by mental health challenges.


Trump highlights role of small businesses during National Small Business Week

Small businesses are being recognized for their role in driving the American economy during National Small Business Week, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.


Honduran man faces charges for illegal re-entry into the United States

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of Marvin Jose Espana, a 46-year-old Honduran citizen, on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.


Lawmakers press SEC to delist Chinese firms linked to CCP

Chairman Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Rick Scott of the Senate Committee on Aging have addressed a letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.


Kentucky man receives 30-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Hopkinsville, Kentucky man, Robert Blaine, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following his conviction for involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and money laundering.


Omaha men sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy involving counterfeit checks

Calvin J. Carter, 22, and Malik M. Washington, 28, both from Omaha, Nebraska, have been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


Two Midlands men plead guilty in child sex trafficking case

Antonio Marquis Nicholson and Terrell Counts, both 33, have pleaded guilty to charges related to human trafficking and coercion of minors in Columbia, South Carolina.


Trump signs order to boost US pharmaceutical manufacturing

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.


Donald J. Trump announces NFL Draft coming to Washington D.C. in 2027

Former President Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on May 5th to announce that the NFL Draft will be held in Washington D.C. in 2027.


Registered sex offender arrested for sending obscenity to Massachusetts minor

David Fernandes III, a registered sex offender, has been arrested on charges of sending obscene material to a minor in Massachusetts.


Donald Trump shares his views on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump voiced his opinion on his Truth Social account in early May 2025, notably criticizing Fox News's political strategist Karl Rove.


Interior Department to update offshore financial assurance rule to aid energy development

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced plans to revise the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s 2024 Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease and Grant Obligations Rule.


Trump signs executive order on biological research safety

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at enhancing the safety and security of biological research both domestically and internationally.


Mexican national pleads guilty to identity fraud in Louisiana

A Mexican national, Jose Guadalupe Munoz-Perez, has pleaded guilty to illegally using a Social Security number to obtain a Louisiana driver's license.


Dallas man receives ten-year sentence for meth trafficking

A Dallas man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.