News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


CBP seizes over four million unauthorized e-cigarettes worth $86 million in Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has seized over four million unauthorized e-cigarette products during a weeklong operation in Chicago.


Homeland Security says contract cancellations under Noem save over $30 million

Since August 22, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has canceled several government contracts and grants, resulting in more than $30 million in savings for taxpayers.


Kaukauna man sentenced to over 12 years for meth trafficking and ordered forfeiture

A Kaukauna man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following a conviction for drug trafficking.


St. Helena man fined $15K for illegal trafficking of sperm whale parts

Lauren Deloach, a 69-year-old resident of St. Helena, has been sentenced for trafficking in sperm whale parts in violation of federal wildlife protection laws.


House subcommittee reviews claims over armed epa raids targeting small businesses

The House Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.), held a hearing today examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement tactics under the Biden Administration.


Iowa City man receives federal prison sentence for illegal possession of ammunition

An Iowa City resident, Alfred Washington, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.


Founder resentenced after running major hacker forum linked with stolen data sales

A New York man, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, was resentenced to three years in prison for creating and operating BreachForums, a major online marketplace used by cybercriminals to buy, sell, and trade hacked or stolen data and other contraband.


Mexican national indicted in Laredo for alleged child pornography offenses

A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo has been indicted on charges related to child sexual assault material, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Indiana man arrested over alleged threat involving Naval Academy

Federal authorities have arrested Jackson Fleming, 23, of Chesterton, Indiana, on allegations that he sent a threat via a social media application related to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.


Slidell resident sentenced to federal prison for illegal machine gun possession

A Slidell man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for possessing a machine gun, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Muscatine man receives federal prison sentence for firearm possession while on supervised release

A Muscatine man, Robert Owen Knapp, III, has been sentenced to 58 months in federal prison after being found in possession of a firearm as a felon.


Richmond man charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials

Kenneth Beane, 37, of Richmond, Vermont, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations.


New Bedford man indicted for alleged gun possession at Foxborough elementary school

A federal grand jury has indicted Jameel Clark-White, 32, of New Bedford, for allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition on the grounds of Charles G. Taylor Elementary School in Foxborough.


E‑Verify system offers guidance for small businesses verifying new hires

E-Verify is an online system that allows employers to check the employment eligibility of new hires by comparing information from Form I-9 with records from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Department of War finalizes DFARS rule for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

The Department of War (DoW) has released the final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rule that implements the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program.


Department of Defense awards $8 million grant for new elementary school at Yuma Proving Ground

The Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has awarded Yuma Elementary School District One a grant of $8,030,235.


VA dedicates Southern Utah National Cemetery with space for more than 13,000 gravesites

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has dedicated the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah.


Trump signs memorandum to increase transparency in prescription drug ads

President Donald J. Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at increasing transparency and accuracy in direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements.


President Trump and First Lady commemorate September 11 anniversary at Pentagon

President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a ceremony at the Pentagon.


US Department of Labor's review board updates website for worker appeals

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board has announced significant updates to its website aimed at increasing transparency and making it easier for the public to understand its processes and procedures.