News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Former Philadelphia deputy sheriff pleads guilty to $145K bank fraud scheme

A former Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff, Darryl T. Wells, pleaded guilty to bank fraud on Tuesday in federal court.


Small business group welcomes clarity in new EPA water rule proposal

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) responded to a new proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army concerning the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS).


Trump finalizes economic and defense agreements with Saudi Arabia

President Donald J. Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have finalized several agreements aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.


Hamden woman faces federal charges for alleged child sex trafficking

A Hamden woman has been charged with several federal offenses related to child sex trafficking, forced labor, and obstruction of justice.


Denton man receives over 14 years in prison for child exploitation crimes

A Denton man has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs of the Eastern District of Texas.


Corporation and CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud affecting nursing homes

KBWB Operations LLC, also known as Atrium Health and Senior Living, and its former chief executive officer Kevin Breslin were sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin after pleading guilty to health care fraud and...


Senate Aging Committee examines impact of Pacific Palisades wildfire on older adults

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Senator Ron Johnson, who also chairs the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, conducted a field hearing in Pacific...


Sergio Alejandro Olivas-Robledo, a 37-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry into the United States.


Chelsea painting business owner charged with multimillion-dollar tax evasion and loan fraud

A Chelsea business owner has been arrested on charges related to tax evasion and COVID-19 loan fraud.


Goshen man receives 15-year federal sentence for drug trafficking offenses

Orlando Rodriguez-Roman, a 43-year-old resident of Goshen, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Chairman Walberg discusses need for innovation at hearing on future of higher education

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg addressed the topic of innovation in higher education during a hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” In his opening statement,...


OMB releases $4.3 million for inspectors general council after Senate push

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has allocated $4,287,000 to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), following efforts by Senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins.


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up worker-focused legislation

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to review three bills in a markup session on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. The session will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Steel manufacturer CEO accused in $66 million investor fraud scheme

Federal authorities have charged Derek Wachob, the chief executive officer of a major steel pipe manufacturer based in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, with wire fraud for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that defrauded investors and companies out of at least...


South Berwick woman pleads guilty to theft of COVID-19 unemployment funds

A South Berwick resident, Cori Godin, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to theft of government money.


Tripoli man receives over 38 years for child exploitation crimes

A Tripoli, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than 38 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Denton County man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

An Aubrey, Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Arcadia woman sentenced for laundering millions stolen from elderly in international scam

A woman from Arcadia was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for leading an international money laundering operation that moved over $11.6 million obtained through scams targeting elderly victims.


Nurse anesthetist admits to stealing fentanyl from Dubuque hospital

A former nurse anesthetist from Illinois has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of acquiring fentanyl through fraudulent means while working at a Dubuque hospital in January 2022.


Maryland man receives nearly three-year federal sentence for Iowa robberies

A Maryland man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for robbing two convenience stores in Iowa and laundering the proceeds.