News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Department establishes board for strategic material supply chain security

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the establishment of the Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors.


Yellen discusses economic issues with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen engaged in a virtual meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China, focusing on managing the bilateral economic relationship between the two nations.


Federal charges filed against three individuals in New Mexico kidnapping case

Three individuals have been charged with federal offenses related to an alleged kidnapping incident.


Hudson County man indicted for possessing firearm as convicted felon

A Hudson County resident has been indicted for a firearms offense, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


Toyota partners with Nvidia for next-gen automated vehicles

NVIDIA has announced that Toyota, Aurora, and Continental are now part of the global mobility leaders developing their vehicle fleets using NVIDIA's accelerated computing and AI technology.


Labor Department awards final funds for Hurricane Idalia recovery in Florida

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $1.6 million to support disaster-relief employment and workforce training in Florida, as part of ongoing efforts following Hurricane Idalia.


U.S. Treasury issues expanded sanctions relief for Syrian humanitarian efforts

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced Syria General License (GL) 24, which expands authorizations for activities and transactions in Syria as of December 8, 2024.


Mapleton man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Gregory William Douglas McCormick, a 22-year-old from Mapleton, Iowa, has pled guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court in Sioux City.


Box Elder woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking on Rocky Boys Indian Reservation

A Box Elder woman has admitted to trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl on the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation, as well as using a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.


NVIDIA launches platform aimed at advancing physical AI systems

NVIDIA has unveiled a new platform named Cosmos, designed to enhance the development of physical AI systems such as autonomous vehicles and robots.


Sherry Chris appointed special advisor at National Association of Realtors

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced that Sherry Chris will join as an independent consultant and special advisor to CEO Nykia Wright.


Jacksonville man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material

Austin Adams, a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Biden announces new protections against offshore oil drilling

President Joe Biden has announced measures to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from oil and natural gas drilling.


HUD allocates $140M for family self-sufficiency initiatives

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant investment of over $140 million to support families in achieving economic self-sufficiency.


Biden protects coasts from future offshore oil drilling

President Biden has announced measures to protect extensive areas of the U.S. ocean from future oil and natural gas leasing.


Clare Connors resigns as U.S. Attorney for District of Hawaii

Today, Clare E. Connors announced her resignation as United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii, effective January 19, 2025.


Meta appoints Dana White, John Elkann, Charlie Songhurst to board

Meta has announced the election of Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst to its board of directors.


North Dakota woman sentenced for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Summer Rae Trotter, a 34-year-old woman from Bismarck, North Dakota.


Rena Bitter visits Israel to discuss consular issues

Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter, is set to visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel, from January 6 to 9.


New York man sentenced for multi-state retail theft schemes

A New York man, Christopher Greene-Jackson, has been sentenced to 81 months in federal prison for his involvement in two separate retail theft schemes.