News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


United States sues Inland Empire Health Plan over alleged false claims in Medi-Cal program

The United States has filed a lawsuit against the Local Initiative Health Authority for Inland Empire Health Plan, known as Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), alleging violations of the False Claims Act.


Aerospace Industries Association supports new State Department policy on drone exports

The State Department has updated its policy regarding the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), a move welcomed by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).


Treasury sanctions Southeast Asian groups linked to major cyber scams targeting Americans

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a number of scam networks operating in Southeast Asia, which have been responsible for significant financial losses among Americans and for...


DHS reaches over 1,000 partnerships with local agencies under expanded immigration program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have announced that the number of 287(g) program agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies has surpassed 1,000.


President Trump highlights 100 policy actions for people of faith

Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has highlighted his administration's actions in support of religious communities, claiming a reversal of previous policies and new protections for people of faith.


Boston man indicted on charges related to PPP loan fraud and stolen checks

A Boston resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to loan and check fraud involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and stolen checks.


Ecuadorian man charged with illegal re-entry after arrest in Cheektowaga

A 39-year-old Ecuadorian national, Lucas Celas Saula, has been arrested and charged with illegal re-entry into the United States.


Justice Department identifies over 125 anticompetitive regulations in collaboration with FTC

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced its joint efforts with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address more than 125 regulations considered anticompetitive.


Minnesota clinic founder pleads guilty in counterfeit medical device fraud case

Tammy Wadsworth, 63, has pleaded guilty to possessing altered, forged, or counterfeit medical products.


Fairbanks man sentenced to ten years for illegal firearm possession while on parole

A Fairbanks resident, George Romero, 37, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing firearms and body armor while on parole.


Senator Cassidy addresses CDC leadership changes amid calls for greater transparency

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing focused on transparency at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Small business owners urge passage of Ernst’s INNOVATE Act after Senate block

After the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) INNOVATE Act was blocked by Senate Democrats, a group of 35 small business owners and technology leaders from across the United States called on...


Senate Aging Committee examines risks of foreign-made generic drugs for older Americans

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, Rick Scott, lideró una audiencia titulada “Prescripción para problemas: Seguridad de medicamentos, cadenas de suministro y riesgo para los estadounidenses...


Penn Hills man charged after ramming car into FBI Pittsburgh Field Office gate

Donald Phillip Henson, a 46-year-old resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal authorities with assaulting a government officer and damaging government property.


Baltimore woman admits role in unemployment insurance bribery scheme

Natonia Johnson, a 52-year-old Baltimore resident, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for her role in a bribery scheme involving the Maryland Department of Labor’s unemployment insurance program.


Weston man receives prison sentence and fine for insider trading

Ryan Squillante, a 40-year-old resident of Weston, Connecticut, was sentenced to two months in prison for insider trading. U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver also ordered Squillante to serve 18 months of supervised release and pay a fine of...


Drug trafficker sentenced in Guam following methamphetamine seizure

Ralph Daniel Clark Ricon, 49, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride with intent to distribute.


Prairie City man receives lengthy sentence for child pornography offenses

A man from Prairie City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography and an additional 24 months for violating the terms of his supervised release.


Minnesota woman sentenced for embezzling $2.7 million from surrogacy agency

Destiny McKayla Combs, 37, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $2.7 million from her employer, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.


Comer supports bill changing how D.C. judges are nominated

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has expressed his support for H.R. 5125, known as the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act.