News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Windsor County man faces firearm possession charge as federal investigation continues

Burlington, Vermont – The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has announced that Kyle Pickett, a 30-year-old resident of Windsor County, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Memphis men receive federal sentences for possession of machineguns

Jermaine Brown, 19, and Alvin McGee, 23, both residents of Memphis, have been sentenced to federal prison for possessing machineguns.


Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers

Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.


Edward R. Martin named interim U.S attorney following Trump's inauguration

On January 20, 2025, Edward R. Martin was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia shortly after Donald J. Trump assumed office as the 47th President of the United States.


Trump discusses regional security and trade with India's Modi

Today, President Donald J. Trump engaged in a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss various matters of mutual interest.


Rubio discusses regional issues with Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez of the Dominican Republic to reinforce the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic.


North Dakota man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

A Bismarck, North Dakota man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and tampering with a witness.


Edmonton man sentenced to over five years for illegal firearm possession

An Edmonton, Kentucky man has been sentenced to five years and eleven months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.


Joplin man receives life sentence for role in deadly kidnapping conspiracy

A Joplin man, Freddie Lewis Tilton, known as "Ol' Boy," has been sentenced to life in federal prison without parole for his involvement in a kidnapping conspiracy that led to the torture and death of a victim. U.S. District Judge M. Douglas...


Rubio and Lammy discuss key global issues and strengthen US-UK relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss several pressing global matters.


CDT Europe submits feedback on GPAI model code draft

The Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Europe has submitted its feedback on the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models.


Shenandoah man pleads guilty to stealing $200K via wire fraud

A Shenandoah, Virginia resident has admitted to wire fraud charges for embezzling over $200,000 from his former employer.


Two plead guilty in Charleston methamphetamine trafficking case

Today in Charleston, West Virginia, two individuals entered guilty pleas related to their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking organization.


Cedar Rapids man receives five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


Richmond Heights hotel manager sentenced for financial fraud

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Angelique Patterson, a former assistant general manager of a hotel in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to 39 months in prison for multiple fraud offenses.


Florida labor-staffing operators sentenced for fraud and money laundering

Two Ukrainian nationals, Oleg Oliynyk and Oleksandr Yurchyk, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.


New Jersey man pleads guilty to supporting al Shabaab

Karrem Nasr, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has pled guilty to attempting to provide material support to al Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization.


Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary amid concerns over small business tax hikes

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed its support for Scott Bessent following his confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury.


Border patrol seizes over 180 pounds of methamphetamine in two separate incidents

During highway operations in Campo, California, Border Patrol agents seized two significant loads of methamphetamine within an hour.


Rubio discusses regional issues with Jordan's King Abdullah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.