News published on Federal Newswire in September 2025

News from September 2025


Former postal worker indicted for theft of prescription drugs from customer mail

A federal grand jury has indicted a former U.S. Postal Service employee on charges of stealing prescription medications from mail intended for customers along his delivery route.


Albuquerque man receives 20-year sentence for drug trafficking and gun crimes

A man from Albuquerque, Jerry Bezie, 36, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


FTC moves to dismiss appeals over non-compete clause rule after court ruling

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to dismiss its appeals in two legal cases, Ryan, LLC v. FTC and Properties of the Villages v. FTC, regarding the Non-Compete Clause Rule.


DHS identifies 51 criminal detainees at Louisiana prison under ICE partnership

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and criminal records of 51 individuals described as some of the most dangerous criminal illegal aliens currently held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola Prison.


Third defendant receives ten-year sentence for D.C.-area carjacking spree

Dominic Armstrong, 21, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed carjackings and robberies throughout the metropolitan area.


President signs bipartisan homebuyer privacy protection act backed by NAR

President Trump has signed H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, into law.


Trump issues order allowing 'Department of War' title for Pentagon

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order authorizing the use of the title "Department of War" as a secondary designation for the Department of Defense.


Three foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry into United States

Three men have been sentenced in Philadelphia federal court for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.


Las Vegas man sentenced for defrauding investors in cannabis and restaurant schemes

Earlier today, Elias Ghanem II, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced to 84 months in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme that resulted in losses of approximately $1.4 million.


Dauphin County man sentenced to 29 years for producing child pornography

A Dauphin County man has been sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


Orleans Parish man pleads guilty to wire fraud involving real estate firm

Jason Pick, a 44-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on September 3, 2025, to an eight-count indictment for wire fraud.


FAA seeks $170K penalty from Mobile Sentrix over alleged hazmat shipping violations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $170,000 against Mobile Sentrix, a company based in Manassas, Virginia.


Trump modifies reciprocal tariff policy amid new EU agreement

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishing procedures for implementing trade and security agreements.


US Department of Labor cites tree service after fatal woodchipper incident

A tree service contractor based in Port Saint Lucie has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor following a fatal workplace incident in Boynton Beach earlier this year.


Department of Labor recovers back wages for Aurora restaurant workers after FLSA violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $107,300 in back wages for 27 employees at Pearl of Siam, a Thai restaurant in Aurora, Colorado.


Ice Cream Factory recalls vanilla ice cream over undeclared almond allergen

Ice Cream Factory, based in Mount Vernon, New York, has issued a recall for specific lots of its Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream due to the presence of undeclared almond.


President Trump highlights workforce initiatives and wage growth on Labor Day

As Labor Day is observed nationwide, President Trump has positioned himself as an advocate for American workers.


Presidential message calls for unity during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the President issued a statement expressing support for Americans affected by ovarian cancer and honoring those who have lost their lives to the disease.


President highlights national response during Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Every year, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is observed to highlight the impact of substance abuse on individuals and communities across the United States.


Second oversight committee meets on Congo-Rwanda peace deal implementation

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission gathered in Washington, D.C., for the second meeting of the Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) regarding the...