News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Global tech innovators converge in Las Vegas for CES 2025

CES 2025 is set to return to Las Vegas from January 7-10, bringing together global companies, industry executives, media, and government leaders.


Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire and Syrian transition with Egyptian foreign minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit focuses on strengthening US-India partnerships

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit New Delhi, India, from January 5-6.


Biden announces 19 recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden has announced the names of nineteen individuals who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.


HUD allocates $40M for tenant legal aid against evictions

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $40 million to 21 organizations as part of its Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP).


Omaha man sentenced to prison for role in fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Taft Burtton, 52, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced in a federal court for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.


Ardmore man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Michael Adrian Wrenn, a 36-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Task force formed to tackle government contract fraud

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has initiated a new task force to combat government contract fraud.


Oklahoma resident sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Lenard Ray Bond, 31, from Hartshorne, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior deportations

A Honduran national, Marlon Pineda-Enamorado, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.


Macon resident sentenced for distributing fentanyl across Central Georgia

A Macon resident, Gary Hollingshed, has been sentenced to 110 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other narcotics in Central Georgia.


Tom Cole takes oath for 119th Congress; continues role as Appropriations Chair

Today, Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District was sworn in for the 119th Congress.


Commerce considers restricting Chinese-made drones for national security

On January 2, the Department of Commerce announced a new rulemaking period to evaluate potential bans or restrictions on drones manufactured in China.


Federal court arraignments include charges for fraud and drug-related crimes

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced recent arraignments and appearances before U.S. Magistrate judges involving individuals charged with various offenses.


Biden blocks foreign acquisition of major US steel producer

President Joe Biden has announced a decision to block the acquisition of one of the largest American steel producers by a foreign entity.


U.S sanctions Beijing-based firm over links with Chinese state-sponsored cyber group

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), a cybersecurity company based in Beijing.


AIA welcomes new congress to strengthen aerospace partnership

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended a welcome to the 119th Congress.


AMA supports new advisory on alcohol and cancer link

The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed its support for the Surgeon General's recent advisory highlighting the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.


Baton Rouge man faces federal charges for heroin and fentanyl distribution

A federal grand jury has indicted Ecknozzio C. Jackson, Jr., 33, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on charges related to the distribution of heroin and fentanyl.


Owner charged in $30M fraud scheme involving durable medical equipment

The owner of two durable medical equipment companies has been charged in connection with a fraud scheme involving nearly $30 million.