News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Lexington County man receives federal sentence for operating dogfighting ring

Samuel Alexander Gray, a 53-year-old resident of Leesville, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and possessing firearms as a convicted felon.


Afghan national sentenced for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terror attack

Abdullah Haji Zada, a 19-year-old Afghan national and lawful permanent resident of the United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day in November 2024.


Upper Darby man sentenced for defrauding religious and political organizations

Willie Jordan, a 68-year-old resident of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in two separate fraud schemes targeting both a religious and a political organization.


Jay R. Combs named interim U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Texas

Jay R. Combs has been appointed as the interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, effective November 19, 2025.


Rapid City man sentenced to ten years for attempted enticement of minor

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after being convicted of attempted enticement of a minor using the internet.


Overview: Funding options for small businesses explained

Securing funding for a small business can be challenging, but understanding the different financing options available can help owners make informed decisions.


Senator Capito opposes effort to repeal Trump-era extension for oil and gas emission rules

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to voice her opposition to S.J. Res. 76.


Marion County man pleads guilty to attempted enticement of minor

A Marion County man has pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.


Pittsburgh man indicted for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal firearms law, according to First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Sioux City man sentenced to over eleven years for meth distribution conspiracy

Dean Christiansen, a 64-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced to 134 months in federal prison on November 18, 2025.


Baltimore man receives over 13-year sentence for cocaine distribution conspiracy

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar handed down a sentence of 140 months to Linnard Wortham, 41, of Baltimore, Maryland, for...


ICE arrests Salvadoran national wanted for violent crimes against Houston woman

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Cesar Orlando Castro Serrano, a Salvadoran national wanted by Houston police for his alleged involvement in a violent attack against a 22-year-old woman in 2023.


Heinrich criticizes Republican-backed resolution targeting Wyoming land management plan

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the Senate floor criticizing Congressional Republicans for supporting a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning a...


Former Warner Robins insurance agent sentenced to prison for bank fraud

A former insurance agent from Warner Robins, Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for bank fraud after redirecting a customer’s premium payments for his own benefit.


Armed felon convicted on federal drug distribution charges after high-speed chase

After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Atlanta convicted Traon Turk of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Senate committee leaders support DOE push for FERC action on large-load grid connections

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Committee, have expressed bipartisan support for a Department of Energy proposal that would require...


Ute Mountain Ute tribal member convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse

A federal jury in Durango, Colorado has convicted Lyndreth Hemp Wall, 59, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, on 15 counts related to sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.


United States extradites alleged Tren de Aragua members to Chile on violent crime charges

On September 30, the United States extradited three individuals to Chile who are accused of being members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based transnational criminal organization.


United States extradites alleged Tren de Aragua members to Chile on violent crime charges

On September 30, the United States extradited three individuals to Chile who are accused of being members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-based transnational criminal organization.


New Jersey man charged with cyberstalking linked to extremist network ‘764

Marek Cherkaoui, a 21-year-old resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, was arrested on charges of cyberstalking in connection with the network known as 764.