News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Middle Georgia U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary announces resignation effective January 11

U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary has announced his resignation from the Middle District of Georgia, effective January 11, 2025.


HUD allocates over $226M to combat home health hazards

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of over $226 million to various governmental and non-profit entities across the United States, including state, county, city, Tribal governments, and...


Mingo County man pleads guilty to producing child pornography

Cameron Drake Newsome, a 25-year-old resident of Williamson, has pleaded guilty to the production of child pornography.


FTC highlights consumer risks associated with artificial intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly focusing on the potential and real-world harms associated with artificial intelligence (AI).


Blinken's diplomatic tour: Strengthening ties in Asia and Europe

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is set to visit the Republic of Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to 9.


Border patrol finds missing child during routine vehicle stop

San Diego Border Patrol agents recently stopped a vehicle in Campo, California, leading to the discovery of a missing child.


FTC finalizes order against Sitejabber for misleading review practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform.


President Biden announces eight Medal of Valor recipients

Today, President Biden will announce the awarding of the Medal of Valor to eight public safety officers.


President Biden awards Medals of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers

On January 3, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is set to award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers.


Gang members sentenced for armed robbery spree across Virginia cities

Five men linked to the United Blood Nation gang have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting convenience stores in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia.


Kansas man sentenced for selling stolen human remains across state lines

A Kansas man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in the theft and sale of human remains.


CDAO completes crowdsourced AI assurance pilot focused on military medicine

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has concluded a pilot program under the Crowdsourced AI Red-Teaming (CAIRT) Assurance Program, focusing on Large-Language Model (LLM) chatbots in military medicine.


Treasury amends stock purchase agreements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have announced amendments to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.


Missouri man sentenced after lengthy standoff with law enforcement

A Missouri man, Stephen J. Thorp, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk for his involvement in a 19-hour standoff with law enforcement officials.


Northern District of Ohio's General Crimes Unit reports key achievements in reducing violent crime

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has ended 2024 with significant achievements in prosecuting a range of federal offenses.


Missoula man receives over 19-year sentence for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

A Missoula resident, Alejandro Romero, has been sentenced to 19 years and seven months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Holyoke man sentenced in Vermont armed drug trafficking case

Javon Calderon, a 21-year-old from Holyoke, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison followed by an eight-year supervised release for his involvement in armed drug trafficking.


NFIB hosts webinar on tax planning strategies for small businesses in 2025

A recent webinar organized by the NFIB Legal Center focused on tax strategies for small businesses in 2025.


Lisbon Falls man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Lisbon Falls resident, Joseph Gibson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen for possessing child sexual abuse material.


Office of Strategic Capital unveils fiscal year 2025 investment strategy

The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2025 Investment Strategy, outlining its approach to prioritizing investments in critical technologies and their supply chains through credit-based financial products.