News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Tacoma man receives 15-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse images

A Tacoma man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing images of child sexual abuse, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.


Justice Department files lawsuit against New Orleans-area firm over alleged fraudulent tax practices

The Justice Department has filed a civil injunction suit in federal court in New Orleans against Unnisha Paige, Rosetta Jones, Capriata Oatis, Keyante St. Cyr, Leah Smith, Laporscha Thompson, Deshira Horton, and India Toppins.


House Republicans criticize Democratic $1.5 trillion spending proposal ahead of shutdown deadline

Democratic lawmakers have introduced a $1.5 trillion funding proposal, which Republicans are criticizing as excessive and filled with partisan measures.


North Carolina man pleads guilty to $650K investment fund theft scheme

A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and investment adviser fraud after stealing more than $650,000 from at least 64 investors in Maryland.


Former children's doctor sentenced to four years for possessing child sexual abuse material

A former children’s physician has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Nigerian man extradited from Poland faces elder fraud charges in Miami

Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, a 43-year-old Nigerian national, has been extradited from Poland to the United States to face federal charges related to an alleged inheritance fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans.


Senators introduce SAFE Act aiming at new protections for college athletes

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced the Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act, a bill designed to establish federal rights and protections for college...


Trump announces new tariffs on pharmaceuticals effective October 1

President Trump announced on September 25 that the United States will implement a 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical products starting October 1.


AHA urges HHS and CMS to enforce insurer compliance with prior authorization reforms

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has submitted recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).


AHA urges DHS to keep current J-1 visa policy for physicians

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to retain the "duration of status" policy for J-1 visa physicians in the United States.


American Farm Bureau Federation joins cybersecurity effort with Food and Ag-ISAC

The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) to enhance cybersecurity in the food and agriculture sector.


National Association of Manufacturers warns against new tariffs on robotics

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concerns over the U.S. Commerce Department's investigation into potential tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery.


CDC committee suggests changes in childhood vaccination policy

The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine-related matters, has proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.


HHS and FDA launch investigation into mifepristone; AFPI responds

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have initiated a new investigation into the safety of mifepristone, a drug approved 25 years ago for chemical abortions.


Memphis inmate convicted for possessing homemade weapons while incarcerated

A federal jury in Memphis has found Mervin Anderson, 40, guilty of possessing contraband while incarcerated at the Detention Center.


DC man sentenced to seven years for armed liquor store robbery

Robert Jameson, a 60-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to seven years in prison by the D.C. Superior Court for an armed robbery at a liquor store on Minnesota Avenue in Southeast Washington.


Muskogee man pleads guilty to federal assault charge on reservation

A Muskogee resident has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.


Newburgh woman sentenced for defrauding charities with false claims about helping homeless veterans

A Newburgh woman who made national headlines for false claims about supporting homeless veterans has been sentenced to just over a year in prison.


Hungarian-Spanish man sentenced for attempting illegal export of US radios to Russia

Bence Horvath, a 47-year-old dual citizen of Hungary and Spain who lived in the United Arab Emirates, was sentenced to 31 months in prison for conspiring to illegally export U.S.-origin military-grade radio communications equipment to Russia.


Homebuyers show growing interest in energy-efficient features and financial incentives

Sustainable features are becoming a more significant factor for homebuyers, especially those that can reduce costs or provide financial savings.