News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


AFPI responds to MAHA Commission's new health strategy

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has responded to the release of the "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy" by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission.


Cumberland man receives 20-year sentence for child sexual exploitation offenses

A Cumberland man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two minors.


Former nurse practitioner sentenced for distributing child pornography involving young boys

Lucas Allen Fussell, a 43-year-old former nurse practitioner from Onley, Virginia, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for distributing child pornography.


Legacy Park executives sentenced for defrauding municipal bond investors

Two former executives of the Legacy Park sports complex in Mesa, Arizona, have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a municipal bond fraud scheme.


FinCEN will destroy BOI data after congressional push led by Banks and Davidson

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has responded to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) recent decision to destroy data collected from U.S. small business owners under the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial...


Collinsville man sentenced after leaving pipe bombs near school

A Collinsville resident has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for constructing and possessing pipe bombs.


Senate committee reviews bills on wildfire prevention strategies & renewable fuel use in shipping

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a legislative hearing to review two pieces of proposed legislation: the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) and S. 881, the Renewable...


Previously deported Mexican national sentenced for drugs, firearms violations

A Mexican national living illegally in the Weslaco area has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for immigration, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses.


Man indicted for threats against judge, justice, attorney after distributing violent manifesto

Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, has been indicted on charges of threatening to assault and murder a federal judge, a Supreme Court Justice, and a defense attorney.


Senate committee reviews wildfire prevention act and alternative shipping fuels

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) and S. 881, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.


National Restaurant Association backs legislation defining joint employer rules for franchises

The American Franchise Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to define the standard for “joint employer” status for franchised restaurants.


St. Louis lawyer pleads guilty to wire fraud over misuse of pandemic relief loans

A St. Louis attorney has admitted to defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) of $379,900 by improperly obtaining and using funds from a COVID-19 relief loan program.


Restoration News says Board of Visitors must provide oversight as required by law at Naval Academy

Restoration News reported that the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors convened on September 8 in Washington, D.C., amid discussions about ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to restore a merit-based focus on preparing military...


Restoration News says AI could eliminate half of white-collar jobs, reshape U.S. politics

Restoration News has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to tens of millions of white-collar jobs, particularly affecting young women with degrees in soft sciences.


The Blaze: Army surpasses 61,000 enlistment goal under Trump reforms

The U.S. Army has reportedly exceeded its 2025 recruitment goal of 61,000 enlistees, with an increase in female recruitment attributed to the "warfighter" ethos promoted under President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.


Labor union agrees to pay over $2 million for improper PPP loans

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve claims it received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan before it was eligible.


Restoration News highlights rising health risks as abortion pill use surges post-Roe

Restoration News has announced the continuation of its investigative series on the abortion pill, highlighting growing health risks amid a surge in mifepristone use following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.


Chinese national sentenced after smuggling biological materials for University of Michigan lab

Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced to time served—three months—after pleading guilty to three counts of smuggling and making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.


Senate Commerce Committee report shows sharp rise in college sports revenue gap

A new analysis from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation highlights a growing financial divide in college sports.


Guatemalan woman sentenced for using fraudulent social security card

A Guatemalan citizen, Cindy Fabiola Santos-Perez, was sentenced to 109 days in federal prison for unlawfully using a social security card.