News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Canton woman pleads guilty to food stamp fraud involving over $40K

A woman from Canton, Mississippi, has admitted to stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that are intended to help low-income families purchase groceries.


Three men sentenced for roles in Barnet murder-for-hire plot

Three men have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of Gregory Davis in Barnet, Vermont.


New Hampshire man receives over six years for Vermont bank robberies

Christopher Boisvert of Swanzey, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 74 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of robberies that took place on August 26, 2024.


Moolenaar supports expanded US export controls targeting CCP-backed subsidiaries

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China has voiced his support for President Trump's recent expansion of U.S. export controls.


Office of Information Policy releases assessment of federal agency compliance with Freedom of Information Act

The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has released its summary and assessment of federal agencies’ 2025 Chief FOIA Officer (CFO) Reports.


Chamber of Progress criticizes Parking Advisors for alleged bias in vendor recommendations

Parking Advisors, a consulting firm in the parking industry, is facing criticism from the Chamber of Progress for allegedly engaging in self-dealing and providing biased recommendations to its clients.


Documents suggest abortion group influenced DOJ's FACE Act probes

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has released documents suggesting that abortion groups may have influenced Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations into pro-life Americans.


Philadelphia woman sentenced for conspiracy involving drug smuggling into local jail

Talia Hicks, a 33-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years’ probation and one month of home confinement for her role in conspiring to distribute controlled substances.


Federal jury convicts Tennessee man of wire fraud and money laundering

A federal jury in Ocala, Florida has found Clarence Christofer Ward, also known as Khaled Yaqud Mansur-El, guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, and making a false claim to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Restoration News reports former officer faced retaliation after refusing COVID vaccine

Restoration News has reported on an interview with a former military officer, identified only as "Daniel," who claims he faced retaliation after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds.


Restoration News publishes tributes and reflections on death of Charlie Kirk

The Restoration News has announced the publication of tributes and reflections on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, underscoring his influence on politics, faith, and youth engagement within the conservative movement.


Restoration News releases report on political influence in climate science debate

Restoration News has announced the release of a report by Senior Editor Jeff Reynolds titled "How the Left’s Global Warming Ideology Wrecked Science — And How to Stop It."


Florida man sentenced for leading cocaine trafficking ring between Puerto Rico and Syracuse

Juan Correa Sr., 49, of Lady Lake, Florida, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for his role as the leader of a cocaine trafficking operation that moved large quantities of the drug from Puerto Rico to Syracuse, New York.


Oneida County man sentenced to five years for child pornography conspiracy

John Kelly, an 83-year-old resident of Rome, New York, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiring to receive and distribute child pornography and for possessing child pornography.


Lawmakers demand explanation from SBA over closure of Springfield district office

Last week, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led a group of Massachusetts lawmakers in sending a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler.


FEMA allocates $3.5 billion in grants for nationwide emergency preparedness

FEMA has announced the distribution of nearly $3.5 billion in non-disaster grant funding to support emergency preparedness across the United States.


Bloomfield man charged with trafficking drugs and possessing firearms

A Bloomfield resident, Joseph Stevens, 41, has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses following an investigation by the Region II Narcotics Task Force.


Mobile man sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography offenses

A Mobile resident, Jason Jones, 46, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after being convicted of producing child pornography and attempting to entice a child.


Akron man sentenced to 35 years for drug distribution and firearm offenses

An Akron man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for distributing controlled substances in Northeast Ohio.


Michael Friedman named chief of staff at U.S. Department of the Treasury

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced the appointment of Michael Friedman as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.