News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry in Alabama

A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally re-entering the United States after being previously removed.


Man pleads guilty to cross-country credit card thefts in St. Louis area

Rene Arviso Velasquez, 51, pleaded guilty on Thursday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to three counts of access device fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.


Justice Department sues California over Proposition 50 redistricting plan

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, challenging the state’s new congressional redistricting plan that was enacted with the passage of Proposition 50.


Fort Dodge man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

Daniel Smith, a 38-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal possession of firearms.


Long Island twins convicted in multimillion-dollar investment advisor fraud scheme

Earlier today, a federal jury in Central Islip found twin brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan guilty of multiple charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, investment advisor fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.


Seven charged with stealing over $3 million via treasury check fraud at Hartford post office

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with a scheme to cash more than $3 million in stolen U.S. Treasury checks at the Blue Hills Post Office on Woodland Street in Hartford, according to a federal indictment unsealed in New Haven.


Moolenaar questions Morgan Stanley over ties to Chinese firm on forced labor list

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has sent a letter to Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick, seeking clarification about the bank’s role in underwriting the initial public offering (IPO) of Zijin Gold...


Prairieburg man sentenced to 40 years for child sexual exploitation

A Prairieburg, Iowa man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting at least six children.


Two Mexican nationals charged with trafficking 72 pounds of methamphetamine in Oregon

Two Mexican nationals have been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine after law enforcement found approximately 72 pounds of the drug in their vehicle.


Man sentenced to 22 years for fatal shooting outside DC gas station

Damon McQuarters, a 45-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Michael Simpson outside a gas station in Northeast Washington.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on daylight saving time’s impact on travel and tourism

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on time, travel, and...


U.S. citizens among four charged with illegal export of AI technology chips to China

Four individuals, including two U.S. citizens and two Chinese nationals residing in the United States, have been charged with conspiring to illegally export advanced NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) with artificial intelligence applications...


Federal correctional officer pleads guilty to bribery and smuggling tobacco into prison

A federal correctional officer has pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and providing contraband to an inmate at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County, Florida.


Albuquerque man faces federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

An Albuquerque resident, Orlando Mario Jude Serrano, 44, faces federal charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses following his arrest by the U.S. Marshals Service for violating supervised release.


Cheyenne residents receive lengthy sentences for fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

Three people have been sentenced for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking operation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Smith.


Denali Group settles $3.5 million false claims case over fake military move surveys

Denali Group, Inc., a transportation company based in Alaska, has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting fraudulent customer satisfaction surveys while posing as U.S. Department of War...


Cheyenne restaurant owner receives prison sentence for filing false tax return

Shu Ping Chen, a 48-year-old resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for filing a false tax return.


Fort Dodge man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation and child pornography charges

A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors and the distribution of child pornography.


Poll shows public concern over government shutdown's effect on hunger

A recent poll by Feeding America highlights widespread concern about the impact of the government shutdown on hunger and food access across the United States.


FAA freezes flight reduction plan at six percent amid improved staffing

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced an emergency order to maintain flight reductions at six percent.