News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Long Island man charged with exploiting minors through online platforms

Jacob Israel Walden, a resident of Long Island, was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on charges related to sexual exploitation of children.


Andrew N. Ferguson appointed as chairman of FTC by President Trump

Andrew N. Ferguson has been appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by President Trump, with the announcement made on January 20, 2025.


Six foreign nationals receive sentences for attempting cocaine trafficking into United States

Four Mexican nationals and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Ohio man sentenced to over eight years for federal gun crime

Jermaine Demaul Cathey, a 43-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, received an eight-year and six-month prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release.


Miami-Dade woman pleads guilty to providing contraband at Coleman prison

Janai Chanel Stephens, a 38-year-old resident of Opa Locka, has pleaded guilty to charges related to providing contraband to a federal prisoner and making false statements to a federal agency.


US-Philippines dialogue focuses on South China Sea issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, addressing mutual concerns, particularly the actions of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea.


e& partners with IBM for comprehensive ai governance solution

e&, a global technology group, has partnered with IBM to launch an end-to-end AI and Generative AI governance solution.


Former Columbus officer pleads guilty to altering records during investigations

A former police officer from Columbus, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of destroying or altering records related to a criminal investigation.


Miami man receives prison sentence for filing false tax returns

Juan Mendieta, a resident of Miami-Dade County, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison.


Pentagon responds to Trump's order on border security

On Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States.


U.S. government targets digital service taxes affecting American tech firms

President Trump has issued two executive orders addressing the issue of discriminatory taxation, including Digital Service Taxes (DSTs) targeting U.S. technology companies.


Texas House and Senate introduce 2026-27 budget bills focusing on conservative priorities

Leaders in the Texas House and Senate have introduced base budget bills for the 2026-27 biennium.


Centre urges clear guidelines on EU's upcoming prohibited AI practices

The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe (CDT Europe) has engaged in the European Commission's public consultation on prohibited AI practices under Article 5 of the AI Act.


Trump declares national emergency at southern border amid immigration crisis

For the past four years, there has been a significant immigration crisis at the southern border of the United States.


Missouri man found guilty of attempting sexual exploitation of minor

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has found a man from southeastern Missouri guilty of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.


National Restaurant Association backs Trump's SBA nominations

The National Restaurant Association has expressed its support for President Donald Trump's recent nominations for leadership positions within the Small Business Administration (SBA).


TechNet expands membership with StubHub, Torc, and Serve Robotics

TechNet has announced the addition of three new members: StubHub, Torc, and Serve Robotics.


FTC seeks public input on Enbridge's request regarding 2017 merger order

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition from Enbridge Inc. The company has requested the FTC to reopen and nullify a 2017 consent order related to its merger with Spectra Energy Corp. In 2017, the FTC issued an...


Stephens County man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Damien Christopher Hamilton, a 23-year-old resident of Stephens County, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possessing child pornography in Indian Country.


Sex offender pleads guilty again; faces lengthy prison term

Damian Quillinan, a 50-year-old resident of Broadalbin, New York, has pled guilty to possessing child pornography while under post-release supervision for previous offenses.