News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Plant City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges after ordering Glock switches

A federal jury has convicted Phillip Michael Valeriani of Plant City for possessing cocaine and marijuana with the intent to distribute, as well as firearms offenses.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on risks from foreign-made generic drugs

On September 17, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will convene a hearing to address concerns over the safety and reliability of foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Comer urges Treasury review over alleged CCP-linked funding tied to U.S. unrest

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) are expanding their investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a U.S....


Maryland man receives 16-year sentence for fatal shooting in Southeast D.C

Keyon Slaughter, a 28-year-old resident of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Dana Bailey, Jr.


Congress reintroduces bill to address nurse and physician shortages

Bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses and physicians has been reintroduced in Congress.


Huntington man admits to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine

Darrelle Davon Boynton, 40, of Huntington, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Three Sevita Health directors resign after FTC probes board overlap with competitor

Three directors have stepped down from the board of Sevita Health following enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of the Clayton Act.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on risks of foreign-made generic drugs

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Rick Scott, and ranking member Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a hearing to be held on Wednesday, September 17.


Ernst recognizes Great Western Supply Co. as Iowa small business of the week

Collin Carney, owner of Great Western Supply Co., has been recognized by Chair Joni Ernst as the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's Small Business of the Week.


North Charleston woman pleads guilty in bribery scheme involving city grants

Michelle Stent-Hilton, a 56-year-old resident of Goose Creek, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges related to a public corruption scheme involving grant funds in North Charleston.


Colorado man receives 12-year sentence for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Colorado man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, following his arrest during a traffic stop in Warren County, Mississippi.


U.S. congratulates Mexico on its 215th independence anniversary

On September 16, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Mexico on the occasion of its 215th anniversary of independence.


Meridian man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charge

A Meridian resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Self-proclaimed 'Mayor of Bissonnet' sentenced to 10 years for sex crimes

A 58-year-old registered sex offender, Paul Edwards Evans, also known as Blue Diamond, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for aiding and abetting the transportation of a woman across state lines for prostitution and failing to comply...


Honduran national pleads guilty to firearm possession and illegal reentry charges

A Honduran national, Gustavo Benitez Rodriguez, has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an alien and illegal reentry after removal.


Indiana man sentenced to over 24 years for child pornography solicitation

A federal judge in southern Illinois has sentenced Bryan K. Atkins, a 40-year-old resident of Richmond, Indiana, to 293 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of solicitation of child pornography.


Oklahoma man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender in Alabama

Joshua Kahanek, a 44-year-old man from Oklahoma, was sentenced in Mobile, Alabama, after pleading guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.


Jackson Health Foundation COO admits stealing millions through kickbacks and false invoices

The former Chief Operating Officer of the Jackson Health Foundation, Charmaine Gatlin, pleaded guilty on September 11 to embezzling millions of dollars from the nonprofit organization.


Chegg settles with FTC over subscription cancellations with $7.5 million payment

Chegg Inc. has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company made it difficult for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and did not honor cancellation requests.


U.S. congratulates Papua New Guinea on 50 years of independence

The United States has extended its congratulations to Papua New Guinea as the Pacific nation marks its 50th year of independence on September 16.