News from January 2025

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
A Florida man, Saransh "Sam" Sharma, has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme involving N95 masks.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Navajo Nation, has finalized a cleanup plan for the Quivira Mines site near Gallup, New Mexico.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) have agreed to pay a $5.6 million civil penalty.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that will remove medical debt from consumer credit reports.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The Justice Department, in collaboration with state co-plaintiffs, has filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Shacquille Jackson, a 31-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Stefan R....

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
CES 2025, a major technology event hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), commenced today in Las Vegas.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The House Judiciary Committee has launched a new webpage dedicated to the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Meta is making significant changes to its content management systems, aiming to reduce errors and enhance free expression on its platforms.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
A Pawtucket resident, Eugenio Lopes Gomes, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Aaron Jason Strong, a former lieutenant with the New Castle Police Department, has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
A Laconia man has entered a guilty plea in federal court related to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession as a prohibited individual, according to Attorney Jane E. Young.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The United States has determined that members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias in Sudan have committed genocide.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
A resident and business owner from Gloucester County, New Jersey, has admitted to evading more than $3.4 million in taxes.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced several key appointments and organizational changes within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Japan, emphasizing the strong alliance between their nations.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Standford Smith, also known as "Pops," has been sentenced to 69 months in prison for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
IBM and SAP SE have announced the forthcoming release of RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
U.S. Senator Susan Collins has officially assumed the role of Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first Republican woman to lead this influential committee.

By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is set to visit Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 7 to 11.