News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Jury convicts man who used Taco Bell wrappers to smuggle meth at Texas border

A federal jury in Laredo has convicted a 57-year-old Mexican national, Jose Luis Valverde-Ramos, of conspiracy to import at least 50 grams of methamphetamine.


Philadelphia man receives over 11 years for armed carjacking near Northeast home

Leevah Mills, a 25-year-old resident of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for his involvement in an armed carjacking that occurred in July 2023.


Albuquerque man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges after DEA investigation

Federal authorities have charged an Albuquerque man in connection with a significant drug trafficking operation, following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).


Cole offers motion for House-Senate conference on FY26 spending bills

House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) has put forward a motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on three key appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative...


East Weymouth woman pleads guilty to stealing over $61K in Social Security benefits

An East Weymouth resident has admitted to bank fraud in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.


Five charged with $20 million retail theft scheme targeting NYC area stores

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged five individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain and resell over $20 million in building materials and appliances from hardware and home improvement stores across Brooklyn,...


Ohio man sentenced to 10 years for robbing federal investigation informant

A Cuyahoga County resident has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a confidential informant who was cooperating with a federal firearms investigation.


Blairsville man admits guilt in SSI fraud case involving over $34,000

A Blairsville, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fraud and theft of government property.


Jamestown man receives over eight years in prison for drug distribution causing overdose

Bradley D. Knapp, a 46-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.


Senator Cruz introduces legislative framework focused on U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, presented a new legislative framework and the SANDBOX Act at a hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan.”


Registered sex offender receives 25-year sentence for enticement of minor

Curtis Ellington, a registered sex offender from Junction City, Kansas, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.


Jasper County man receives over 17 years for methamphetamine trafficking

A Buna resident, Billy Ray Robinson, Jr., has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Energy Department announces $134 million investment in fusion research programs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $134 million in funding for two programs aimed at advancing fusion energy research and strengthening the United States’ position in fusion technology development.


Second man pleads guilty; two others charged in Montgomery robbery case

A second individual has pleaded guilty and two more have been charged in connection with the March 10, 2025, robbery of a dry cleaning business in Montgomery, Alabama.


Pensacola man sentenced to over two years for mail theft and identity fraud

Rashaad Tariq Lee, a 31-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison after being convicted of unlawful possession of stolen mail and means of identification.


Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior drug conviction

A Mexican national, Maria Vega-Villalba, 45, appeared in federal court in Las Vegas on charges of illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.


Comer opens hearing on new legislation addressing crime concerns in Washington D.C

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) opened a markup session today to discuss legislation aimed at improving safety and aesthetics in Washington, D.C. The proposed measures seek to give District law...


Senate Commerce schedules hearing for NTSB, OSTP, and Commerce Department nominees

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing for several federal positions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


Dominican national sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple deportations

A Dominican national living unlawfully in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced in federal court for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Senate subcommittee discusses advancing US leadership in artificial intelligence

At a Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) addressed the importance of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and infrastructure in the United States.