News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Scott E. Bradford sworn in again as U.S. Attorney for District of Oregon

Scott E. Bradford has been sworn in to continue as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of Oregon.


Chopstix Buffet penalized for withholding employee tips

A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed that a restaurant in the New Orleans area, Chopstix Buffet, withheld tips from its employees, violating federal wage laws.


Justice Department details results from Operation Not Forgotten targeting violent crime in Indian Country

The Justice Department has reported the outcomes of a six-month initiative aimed at reducing violent crime in Indian Country, with a particular focus on cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous people.


North Carolina man pleads guilty to enticing Okeechobee minor for child exploitation

A man from Charlotte, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty in Fort Pierce federal court to charges related to the enticement of a minor and production of child sexual abuse material.


Eight plead guilty in Oklahoma City check theft ring using stolen USPS arrow key

Eight people from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas have pleaded guilty to their roles in a bank fraud conspiracy involving hundreds of forged checks stolen from mail deposit boxes across the Oklahoma City area.


Former Massachusetts mail carrier admits stealing prescription drugs from elderly customers

A former mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service has admitted to stealing prescription medications from customers along his route in Somerville, Massachusetts.


VA extends caregiver support program eligibility through September 2028

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for certain veterans and their family caregivers.


Maryland man sentenced for illegal gun possession while on supervised release

Anthony Eugene Burns, a 31-year-old Maryland resident with a prior felony conviction, was sentenced on November 24, 2025, to 55 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded Glock 27 pistol with an extended magazine.


Department of War invests nearly $30 million in domestic gallium and scandium production

The Department of War has awarded $29.9 million to ElementUS Minerals, LLC (ElementUSA) to support the creation of a domestic supply of gallium and scandium.


Sola pays $2 million to settle alleged Medicaid overbilling in Virginia

Sola, Inc., a former operator of adult residential group homes in Gloucester, Virginia, has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Virginia Medicaid.


Pensacola man sentenced to 15 years for distributing methamphetamine and other narcotics

David Blackman III, a 39-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine as well as mixtures...


St. Louis man receives 12-year sentence for bank and store robberies

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple robberies, including a bank and two mobile phone stores.


Secretary Rubio discusses Sudan ceasefire with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on networks tied to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury have announced new sanctions targeting shipping networks involved in funding the Iranian government’s activities through illicit oil sales, as well as an airline and its affiliates that provide arms and...


United States partners with UK and Australia to sanction ransomware infrastructure providers

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have jointly imposed sanctions on Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting company, and its network.


Deputy Secretary Edgar outlines cost-saving measures at DHS under Secretary Kristi Noem

The Washington Times recently published an opinion piece by U.S. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar, titled "How Kristi Noem’s leadership saved America: Righting the fiscal ship after Biden."


Philadelphia man receives 25-year sentence for violent carjackings

Khalil Dickens, a 22-year-old Philadelphia resident, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a series of violent armed carjackings and robberies that took place during the summer of 2023.


St. Louis man sentenced to prison for fleeing police and causing serious crash

A man from St. Louis County has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, following a police chase that resulted in a serious car accident.


Tallahassee man pleads guilty to child pornography distribution charges

Richard Alan Spivey, also known as “Rick,” has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of distribution and receipt of child pornography.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on legislative solutions for children's online safety

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 a hearing focused on legislative measures to...