News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Martin City man receives 40-year sentence for child pornography offenses

A Martin City resident, Raymond Owen Bonner, 40, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing and distributing child pornography.


Federal grand jury indicts fifteen after record meth seizure; leader faces ‘kingpin’ charge

Fifteen people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with what authorities say is the largest methamphetamine seizure in Colorado history.


St. Louis County man pleads guilty to armed carjacking targeting elderly victim

A St. Louis County man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a carjacking that targeted a 72-year-old victim in 2023.


Chairman Comer supports bill aimed at repealing DC policing reform

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer expressed his support for H.R. 5107, known as the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC (CLEAN DC) Act.


House passes multiple homeland security bills addressing cyber defense, terrorism threats

House Republicans on the Committee on Homeland Security have expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of several bills aimed at strengthening national security measures.


U.S. increases reward for Canadian fugitive Ryan James Wedding linked to international drug trafficking

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has increased its reward offer for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Canadian narcotics trafficker Ryan James Wedding.


Texas man sentenced to three years in prison for employment tax fraud

A Harris County resident has been sentenced for employment tax fraud, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House passes bills targeting DC crime laws; calls for Senate action

The House of Representatives has passed two bills aimed at addressing crime in Washington, D.C., and supporting local law enforcement.


South Florida congresswoman indicted on FEMA fund theft and illegal campaign contribution charges

A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-defendants on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering the proceeds, and making illegal campaign contributions to her...


Senator Whitehouse calls for stronger accountability in PFAS cleanup policies

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing focused on future policies for cleaning up and disposing of PFAS chemicals.


Tallahassee man sentenced to over eight years for firearm possession and drug distribution

Malik Ray, a 28-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to eight years and two months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.


New Kensington woman sentenced to home detention for illegal firearm purchases

A New Kensington resident, Barbara Miller, was sentenced in federal court for violating federal firearms laws through straw purchasing.


Eight South Georgia residents sentenced for involvement in check cashing scheme

Eight residents of South Georgia, including a bank branch employee, have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a check cashing and kickback scheme in Valdosta.


Alamo woman pleads guilty to trafficking cocaine across border

A 48-year-old woman from Alamo, Texas, has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


House subcommittee reviews bipartisan bills on water resources and fisheries management

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened a legislative hearing to review four bipartisan bills aimed at updating fisheries management, addressing illegal foreign fishing, and improving water storage infrastructure.


Jury convicts Zebadiah Romero for 2023 Taos Pueblo murder

A federal jury in Albuquerque has found Zebadiah Romero, 37, guilty on all charges related to the October 2023 murder of a Taos Pueblo man.


Final sentencing concludes major Wiregrass region drug trafficking case

The final defendant in a large drug trafficking conspiracy that operated across Alabama’s Wiregrass region has been sentenced, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...


Counselor man charged with child abuse resulting in death

A man from Counselor, New Mexico, has been charged in connection with the death of his 4-year-old nephew.


Senator Heinrich stresses need for updated BLM land management plans at committee hearing

At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member, discussed the challenges and priorities in updating land management plans for public lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management...


Senate committee backs Admiral Lunday for top US Coast Guard post amid major fleet overhaul

In a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing held in Washington, D.C., Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed strong support for Admiral Kevin Lunday to become the next Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).