News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Connecticut man sentenced for defrauding state out of over $1 million in tobacco taxes

A Connecticut tobacco wholesaler has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for defrauding the state of more than $1.2 million in tobacco tax revenue.


Greene man receives ten-year sentence for armed drug trafficking

A Greene resident, John Labbe, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.


Ernst names Boernsen Bees as Iowa small business of the week

Boernsen Bees, a family-run business based in Osceola County, Iowa, has been recognized as the Small Business of the Week by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee.


Dominican national pleads guilty to resisting arrest by federal officers in Boston

A Dominican national has pleaded guilty to resisting arrest by federal officers during an immigration-related incident in Boston.


Dorchester man charged with selling ghost guns faces federal prosecution

A Dorchester resident has been arrested and charged with firearms trafficking, according to federal authorities.


Weekend Interview: Vance Ginn Wants Market-Driven Solutions for Health Care Policies

Health care costs are climbing, and government regulations affect every aspect of the health industry market from prices to benefits.


Tallahassee man sentenced after attempt at international travel for child exploitation

Austin Keith Hibbert, a 25-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to several charges involving the attempted exploitation of a minor.


Moolenaar renews call for restrictions on Alibaba after new military ties revealed

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has renewed concerns about Chinese technology companies operating in the United States, referencing recent reporting by the Financial Times that describes Alibaba’s cooperation with...


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on boosting U.S. production of generic medicines

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on November 19 to discuss domestic production of essential generic medicines.


Trump proclaims November 2025 as National Adoption Month

Every November, National Adoption Month is observed across the United States to highlight the importance of providing stable and loving homes for children in need.


Bay Area engineer sentenced for stealing missile detection trade secrets

A former engineer from San Jose has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for stealing trade secret technology developed for missile launch detection and military aircraft defense.


Brad D. Schimel appointed interim U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Wisconsin

Brad D. Schimel has been named Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.


Morrisdale man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges

A Morrisdale, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to an announcement from First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Grand Rapids man sentenced for online threats against president and vice president

A Grand Rapids man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for posting online threats to kill the President, Vice President, and one of the President’s children.


Secretary Rubio meets Cypriot foreign minister to discuss EU presidency and regional cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, to discuss ways to strengthen transatlantic cooperation as Cyprus prepares for its presidency of the EU Council from January to June 2026.


Bradley man pleads guilty in federal court to bank fraud conspiracy

A man from Bradley, Maine has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Aesculap agrees to $38.5 million settlement over faulty knee implants

Medical device company Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $38.5 million to settle allegations that it sold knee replacement devices prone to premature failure, resulting in false claims to...


Roaring Spring man sentenced to over three years for methamphetamine trafficking

A man from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.


McKeesport man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession following Pittsburgh shooting

A McKeesport, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


ICE reports arrests of non-citizens with serious criminal convictions across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it arrested several individuals with serious criminal convictions over the past weekend.