News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Lycoming County man sentenced for failure to pay employment taxes

A Lycoming County man has been sentenced for tax-related offenses, according to an announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


Baltimore man charged with child exploitation; faces up to 30 years if convicted

A Baltimore man has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child sexual abuse material, according to a federal criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.


Raleigh County residents plead guilty in federal drug trafficking case

Heather Danielle Dunbar and David Anthony Lacy have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Beckley, West Virginia.


Rubio discusses defense collaboration with French Foreign Minister Barrot

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.


Meta enhances personalization for AI assistant across platforms

Meta AI is progressing towards becoming a highly personalized assistant, focusing on features that tailor information and recommendations to individual users.


Dallas police officer faces federal charges for selling stolen weapons

A Dallas police sergeant has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly selling stolen service weapons.


Webster County man pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy

Taylor Morrow, a 34-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City on January 24, 2025.


Huntington man sentenced to nearly five years for federal gun crime

Alonzo Dewayne Harden, a 31-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, received a sentence of four years and nine months in prison.


Coast Guard seizes cocaine off Puerto Rico's coast; four arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) alongside the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel smuggling cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico on January 22, 2025.


Florida businessman charged with alleged tax evasion over $1M

A federal grand jury in Jacksonville, Florida, has indicted Phillip Mak, a local businessman, on charges of tax evasion, failing to file tax returns, and not paying taxes.


Fort Pierce man receives 20-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse material

On January 23, U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg sentenced Blaine Korbin Hulten to 20 years in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


South Deerfield resident charged with assaulting federal agent

A resident of South Deerfield has been arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting a federal agent during the execution of a search warrant.


Cocaine smuggling thwarted off Puerto Rico's coast; four suspects arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the U.S. Coast Guard have successfully intercepted a vessel smuggling 282 pounds of cocaine off the northern coast of Puerto Rico.


Lexington man sentenced to eight years for COVID relief fraud

A Lexington resident, Vonnie McDaniels, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for wire fraud and other charges related to COVID relief programs.


VA reallocates funds after ending diversity initiatives

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the completion of its initial steps to implement President Trump's Executive Order, which aims to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.


Rubio discusses regional security with Kenyan President Ruto

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto.


Rapid City man receives lengthy sentence for fatal drug conspiracy

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in a death. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Curtis Cummings, aged 39, who was...


Indiana man sentenced to 25 years for child exploitation offenses

An Indiana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Chinese AI competitor impacts U.S. tech stocks

U.S. technology stocks experienced fluctuations this morning following the emergence of a new low-cost AI competitor from China.


Lancaster car dealership owner sentenced for money laundering linked to drug trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that two Lancaster men, Christopher Lopez and Michael Torres, have been sentenced on money laundering charges.