News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Trump rescinds Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence

President Trump has rescinded the Biden Administration's Executive Order for Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.


Waterford woman sentenced for embezzling from addiction services nonprofit

A Waterford woman, Michele Devine, 51, has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling funds from the Southeastern Regional Action Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. (SERAC), where she served as executive director.


Laredo Sector honors youth achievers in January ceremony

Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held its Youth of the Month ceremony for January, recognizing students from high schools across the area for their academic achievements.


Laredo CBP officers capture two fugitives wanted for child sex crimes

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended two men wanted on felony warrants for sex-related offenses against children.


Former correctional officer convicted of conspiracy related to inmate's death

After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Charleston, West Virginia, found Chad Lester, a former correctional officer at the Southern Regional Jail, guilty of conspiracy to engage in witness tampering, witness tampering, and making false statements.


Tewksbury man sentenced to 15 years for sex trafficking across multiple states

A Tewksbury man, Jermall Anderson, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking and transporting victims across state lines for prostitution. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper delivered the sentence, which includes five...


Beloit man sentenced to over two decades for child pornography production

Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Misael Dominguez Adorno from Beloit, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


VA assures continuity of all financial assistance programs

In response to a recent memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that its financial assistance programs will remain unaffected.


Missouri man receives 14-year sentence for persuading minors online

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Jason Michael Enke to 14 years in prison for attempting to persuade minors to engage in sex acts online.


Meta reflects on $8 Billion investment towards enhanced data privacy

For several years, Meta has observed Data Privacy Day by reviewing its privacy milestones.


CBP officers seize nearly 70,000 Ambien pills concealed in yarn shipment

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport uncovered nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills hidden within a shipment of yarn from India.


Georgia trio convicted for armed drug trafficking offenses

Calvin James Smith, Sr., also known as "Rollo," was found guilty on all 23 charges against him in a federal trial in Valdosta, Georgia.


Kansas man sentenced for ramming federal officer with vehicle

A Kansas man has been sentenced to six years in prison for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jonas Richard, a 43-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 16, 2025, to three counts of distribution of fentanyl.


CBP seizes $8 million worth of methamphetamine at Laredo Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at over $8,100,000 during a weekend operation.


Kansas couple sentenced for stealing deceased father's benefits

A Kansas couple has been sentenced to prison for misappropriating Social Security and retirement benefits from a deceased relative over several years.


AIA congratulates Sean Duffy on confirmation as Secretary of Transportation

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning has extended his congratulations to Sean Duffy following his confirmation as the Secretary of Transportation.


Mobile man sentenced for armed drug trafficking while being a federal fugitive

A Mobile man, Tesean R. James, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession while being a federal fugitive.


Rubio discusses NATO and economic ties with Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.


Rubio discusses security and defense spending with EU's Kallas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas.