News from February 2025

By Federal Newswire | Feb 18, 2025
A man from Sylmar has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for using Instagram to distribute child sexual abuse material and threaten victims.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Jim Renacci served four terms representing Ohio's 16th congressional district. With a background in business before entering politics, he has been an advocate for economic growth policies, and fiscal responsibility.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Fabio Panetta, Governor of Banca d’Italia, has emphasized the need for careful evaluation of regulatory divergences between the United States and Europe concerning crypto-assets to understand their global implications.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a significant milestone in its largest wildfire hazardous waste cleanup to date.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed concerns regarding Virginia's House Bill 2462, urging state lawmakers to reconsider certain elements of the proposed legislation.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
The Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with education scholars, policy experts, and public officials, has introduced The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new ad campaign aimed at urging illegal immigrants to self-deport and discouraging potential illegal entry into the United States.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Today marks the commemoration of George Washington's Birthday, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
IBM has announced a partnership with Penn State University to develop MyResource, an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance student access to campus services.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
This weekend, Joel Kaplan, Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, participated in the Munich Security Conference.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
The United States extends congratulations to Kosovo as it marks the 17th anniversary of its declaration of independence.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy, under the direction of President Donald Trump and Secretary Chris Wright, has announced a delay in implementing seven energy efficiency mandates from the previous Biden-Harris administration.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, alongside President Trump, announced a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham has announced that Brian Young will take on the role of Director of Enforcement.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
In a coordinated effort, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach has launched a national campaign to raise awareness about relationship investment scams.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham and Commissioners Kristin N. Johnson, Christy Goldsmith Romero, and Summer K. Mersinger have issued a statement recognizing the service of former Chairman Rostin Behnam.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 17, 2025
Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger and SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce are set to engage in a fireside chat at the "Cryptocurrency After the Election" event organized by the Federalist Society.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 16, 2025
Sagui Dekel Chen and two other hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza after nearly 500 days of captivity.

By Federal Newswire | Feb 16, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth engaged in an introductory call with the UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, on February 15.