News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Pending home sales rise nearly two percent nationwide in October

Pending home sales in the United States rose by 1.9% in October compared to the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report released on November 25, 2025.


New Hampshire woman and New York man sentenced for transporting undocumented immigrants

A New Hampshire woman and a New York man have been sentenced for their involvement in transporting individuals who entered the United States illegally.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to over three years for illegal firearm possession

Randall Joseph Williams, a 56-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm while being subject to protective orders.


Alma Avenue gang member and brother face new federal drug and gun charges

Kevin Miller, 35, of Buffalo, New York, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine.


U.S. Attorney’s Office continues prosecutions through government shutdown

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota continued its law enforcement activities during the recent federal government shutdown, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Ron Parsons.


London man receives prison sentence for laundering COVID relief loan funds

A London, Kentucky man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for his role in laundering money from fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans.


Plant City day care settles allegations over ADA violation involving child with Down syndrome

A day care center in Plant City, Florida, has reached a settlement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida after being accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


Tennessee man receives 20-year sentence for armed carjacking in Memphis

A Tennessee man, Jadakiss Johnson, 23, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his involvement in an armed carjacking that took place in Memphis.


Wilburton woman receives 60-year sentence for second-degree murder

Tracy Ann Mannon, also known as Tracy Ann Moore and Tracy A. Carter, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country.


Two Charlotte residents charged with obstruction at ICE facility

Two Charlotte residents, William Stanley, 25, and Heather Morrow, 44, have been charged with several offenses related to obstructing the use of federal property.


ICE reports arrests targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals convicted of serious crimes, according to a statement released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Former Rochester teacher sentenced to over four years for child pornography possession

A former teacher from the Rochester area, Kevin Burns, 45, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.


Lawmakers urge Amazon and FTC for clearer product origin labeling

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) have requested that Amazon and other online retailers make the country of origin for all products clearly visible on their platforms.


House Committee schedules hearing on rising threats against law enforcement

The House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY), has scheduled a full committee hearing for December 3 to address increasing threats and violence against law enforcement officers in the United States.


Alabama staffing firm pays $1.7 million to settle PPP false claims allegations

Dynamic Staffing, Inc., an Alabama-based company, has agreed to pay $1,725,000 to resolve allegations that it falsely claimed eligibility for a Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.


Rochester man pleads guilty in check theft scheme affecting over 260 victims

A Rochester man has admitted to participating in a bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Cruz and Cornyn support Supreme Court review on Texas redistricting dispute

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both Republicans from Texas, have filed an amicus brief in support of the State of Texas’ emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court.


NFIB: Construction sector bucks downward trend in small business optimism

The NFIB Research Center has released its latest quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey, focusing on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.


Mexican national indicted in Vermont for alleged human smuggling

A federal grand jury has indicted Juan Pablo Espinoza-Morales, a 51-year-old citizen of Sonora, Mexico, on charges related to human smuggling and improper entry into the United States.


St. Louis man sentenced to over five years for shooting incident

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison following a shooting incident earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down a 71-month sentence to Lamaar Pearson, 37, on Tuesday.