News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Biden announces Presidential Citizens Medal recipients honoring exemplary service

President Biden has announced the recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, a prestigious award recognizing U.S. citizens for exemplary service to their country or fellow citizens.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $28M in FY 2024

In the fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reported collections totaling $27,882,120.34 from civil and criminal actions.


US Attorney comments on Bourbon Street attack investigation

On January 2, 2025, a statement was released by United States Attorney Duane A. Evans concerning the recent attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.


Rutgers resolves discrimination complaints related to shared ancestry

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the resolution of three complaints against Rutgers University.


Virginia doctor settles $625K fraud case over false healthcare billing

Dr. Scott Saffold, a Virginia Beach physician, and his practice Chesapeake Bay ENT, P.C., have agreed to a $625,000 settlement over allegations of false billing to government healthcare programs.


EPA urges action during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is observing National Radon Action Month and is urging Americans to test their homes for radon.


Sioux City woman receives over eight years for meth conspiracy

Amy Parks, a 57-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison following her guilty plea to charges of methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm possession during drug trafficking.


Philadelphia men sentenced for armed robbery; one shot victim

Two Philadelphia men, Naim Newsome-Bostick and Nadir Gray, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in an armed robbery that took place in West Philadelphia in 2022.


EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.


Court decision impacts future broadband policies

Following a recent decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Title II, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has issued a statement.


Labor department funds job services for opioid-affected communities in Washington

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $627,124 to the Washington State Employment Security Department.


Biden addresses New Orleans incident investigated as terrorism

President Joe Biden issued a statement on January 1, 2025, addressing the recent incident in New Orleans.