News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


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.


Wisconsin man sentenced for swatting spree using hacked home security cameras

A Wisconsin man, Kya Christian Nelson, aged 23, from Racine, has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison due to his involvement in a "swatting" spree.


Trump proclaims national day of prayer for May 1, 2025

From the earliest periods of America's history, prayer has been a cornerstone of national life.


Lynn man sentenced for role in major North Shore drug trafficking operation

A man from Lynn, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the North Shore of Massachusetts.


Trump ends federal funding for NPR and PBS

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to stop federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).


Ukrainian extradited from Spain on ransomware conspiracy charges in New York

Earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, a Ukrainian national, Artem Stryzhak, was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers.


Billings woman receives 4-year sentence for drug distribution and firearm offense

A woman from Billings, Ali Sage Hausmann, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for selling methamphetamine and providing a firearm to a juvenile.


Two men sentenced for fentanyl trafficking crimes in eastern Idaho

Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced the sentencing of two men in separate fentanyl trafficking cases in eastern Idaho.


Sapulpa woman sentenced to 240 months imprisonment for second-degree murder

A Sapulpa woman has been sentenced for second-degree murder in Indian Country, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Mexican national sentenced to 60 months for drug conspiracy in Arizona

Armando Puentes-Melendez, a 38-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash.


Guatemalan national faces indictment for illegal reentry into US

A Guatemalan national has been indicted in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Commissioner Meador speaks at conservative antitrust event

Commissioner Mark R. Meador has issued statements at the "A Conservative Vision for Antitrust" event.