News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


AWS partners with Honda for next-generation software-defined vehicles

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced a collaboration with Honda Motor Company aimed at transforming the automaker's vehicles into software-defined vehicles (SDVs).


DHS releases guide for responsible public sector artificial intelligence deployment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new guide titled the "Playbook for Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Deployment."


Jefferson County business owner faces indictment for alleged felony tax fraud

Barbara DeYear, a 67-year-old business owner from Lorraine, New York, has been indicted on 13 counts of tax fraud.


FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has announced an open virtual meeting of the Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


Department seeks distribution of recovered wages for over 600 South Carolina farmworkers

More than 600 temporary agricultural workers in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, are set to receive over $132,000 in recovered wages.


Commerce awards $325M to Hemlock Semiconductor under CHIPS Incentives Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant award under the CHIPS Incentives Program, providing Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) with up to $325 million in direct funding.


Addiction treatment center owner sentenced over healthcare fraud

The owner of a Rhode Island-based addiction treatment chain has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurers.


Massachusetts man sentenced for role in New Hampshire drug trafficking operation

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that operated between Massachusetts and New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Osvaldo Soto Jimenez, 30, received a...


Biden designates Chuckwalla National Monument; Haaland praises preservation efforts

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has expressed her support for President Biden's recent designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California.


Georgia man pleads guilty in internet scam-related money laundering case

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Emmanuel Ugbaja, a 55-year-old resident of Duluth, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering.


Virginia contractor settles false claims act allegations with $2.6M payment

R&K Enterprises Inc., a company based in Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay over $2.6 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act and common law.


Justice Department seizes Miami condos for violations of Russia-related sanctions

The Department of Justice has announced the forfeiture of two luxury condominiums in Miami, valued at approximately $1.8 million, following a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture issued on January 7.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.


Eric Trump on Bitcoin talk with Saylor: 'Two friends, one passion'

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, expressed shared interests with Michael Saylor in the cryptocurrency industry.


Blinken meets Korean speaker to discuss alliance and cooperation

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on January 6, 2025.


Here Technologies partners with AWS on AI-driven mapping for automotive innovation

HERE Technologies and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant collaboration to advance the development of software-defined vehicles.


Manderson man indicted for arson-related felony murder

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the indictment of Reno Rondeau, a 51-year-old resident of Manderson, South Dakota, on charges of First Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, and Arson.


Texas Syndicate member Diablo receives lengthy sentence for drug charges

A Corpus Christi resident, aged 58, has been sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for meth trafficking and violations of supervised release.


Men fined for illegal recordings in social security offices

Two men have been convicted for unlawfully video recording inside Social Security offices in Central Florida.


Actor sentenced for defrauding investors with fake COVID-19 cure claims

An Orange County resident and part-time actor has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme promoting a fake COVID-19 cure.