News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Tennessee doctor sentenced for $19 million Medicare fraud scheme

Dr. John R. Manning of Ashland City, Tennessee, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison following his guilty plea in a case involving health care fraud.


Beckley residents sentenced for federal drug offenses involving fentanyl distribution

Today, Michael Dwayne Kelly II and Savannah Elizabeth Todd, both from Beckley, West Virginia, received prison sentences for their involvement in federal drug crimes.


Former police officer sentenced for child pornography possession

A Carlsbad man, formerly a sergeant with the New Mexico State Police, has been sentenced to 85 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.


U.S. President issues order to enhance national security through stricter immigration measures

The President of the United States has issued an order aimed at enhancing national security and public safety by addressing potential threats from foreign nationals.


Espanola man sentenced to 33 months for drug trafficking

A man from Espanola has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for drug trafficking charges.


Former cannabis executive charged with insider trading by federal authorities

A former cannabis executive has been indicted on charges of insider trading, according to federal court documents filed in Chicago.


Richard S. Moultrie named acting U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has been appointed as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, succeeding Ryan K. Buchanan.


Lebanon officials settle with federal government over automotive contract disputes

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia has announced a non-prosecution agreement with Michael Elijah Leonard, a Lebanon, Virginia Town Council member, and his sister Amber Musick.


EFF shares digital policy priorities with Trump administration

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released a transition memo to the Trump Administration and the 119th U.S. Congress, focusing on digital policy priorities for 2025 and beyond.


Pearl River man receives prison sentence for meth distribution on reservation

A Pearl River man has been sentenced to two years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.


John J. Durham named interim U.S attorney for Eastern District New York

John J. Durham has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, as authorized by Acting United States Attorney General James R. McHenry III.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry into the US

United States District Judge Richard A. Lazarra has sentenced Jonathan Javier Godoy-Pivaral, a 29-year-old from Honduras, to over five months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.


Quad foreign ministers emphasize commitment to Indo-Pacific security

The foreign ministers of the Quad nations, comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, convened in Washington D.C. to discuss their shared objectives for the Indo-Pacific region.


President Biden mourns the passing of Cecile Richards

Jill and President Joe Biden expressed their sorrow at the passing of Cecile Richards.


U.S. targets international cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

The President of the United States has issued an order to designate certain international cartels and organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists.


Acting Secretary Huffman addresses fatal shooting of border patrol agent

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman has issued a statement regarding the death of a US Border Patrol agent.


Trump declares southern border situation an invasion; suspends certain alien entries

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation declaring the situation at the southern border of the United States as an invasion under Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution.


President Biden issues pardons amid concerns over threats to public servants

President Joe Biden issued a statement on January 20, 2025, addressing the threats and intimidation faced by public servants in the United States.


CTA Foundation concludes CES 2025 focusing on accessibility advancements

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation concluded its participation in CES 2025, focusing on accessibility and innovation.


U.S. Department of Energy resumes LNG export evaluations

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the end of a pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, following guidance from President Donald J. Trump to promote "American Energy Dominance."