News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


FTC sues PepsiCo over alleged price discrimination practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging that the company engaged in illegal price discrimination.


Sabine Parish man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine

Huey P. Scott, Jr., a resident of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Oakland businessman sentenced for conspiracy to commit money laundering

Jose Luis Garcia, co-owner of Envios Express in Oakland, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.


Illinois man sentenced for assaulting police during Capitol breach

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


EPA fines Kansas farms for clean water act breaches

Cattle feedlot operators Wickstrum Farms Inc. and Wickstrum Cattle LLC in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, have agreed to pay $70,000 in civil penalties.


Supreme Court upholds law requiring TikTok's divestment from Chinese ownership

Today, the United States Supreme Court upheld a significant law known as the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.


U.S. Attorney warns Michigan residents about jury service scam calls

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten has issued a warning to residents in the Western District of Michigan about a scam involving false claims related to jury service.


Putnam Valley couple sentenced for running prostitution businesses at NY massage parlors

Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced the sentencing of Hong Ru Lin and Kena Zhao.


CBP announces global entry partnership with Australia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Australia is now a Global Entry partner country.


Global Fragility Act shows early progress in international conflict prevention

The Global Fragility Act (GFA), enacted by Congress in 2019, aims to enhance the United States' approach to conflict prevention and stabilization globally.


Federal charges filed against foreign nationals for $6-million fraud scheme

James Aliyu, 29, has been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face federal charges related to a $6-million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.


Mexican Mafia members indicted for racketeering linked to Sinaloa Cartel

A federal grand jury has issued a six-count superseding indictment against several individuals accused of racketeering and controlled substance offenses.


Office of Faith-Based director reflects on achievements as term ends

As the tenure of Andres Chong-Qui Torres as Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP) draws to a close, he extends gratitude for the support received during his service.


Los Angeles man admits guilt in $65M COVID tax credit fraud scheme

A Los Angeles man has admitted to a federal felony charge after seeking over $65 million in fraudulent tax credits from the IRS.


Florida man indicted for transporting child sexual abuse material

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, a 52-year-old resident of Polk City, Florida.


Washington man sentenced for role in fatal Southeast DC shooting

Niko Hall, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, DC, received a 14-year prison sentence for second-degree murder while armed.


DOE provides $15 billion loan guarantee for PG&E's clean energy expansion

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).


Mercer Island man sentenced for sexual assault on flight due to health concerns

A Mercer Island, Washington resident has been sentenced to ten years of supervised release, including two years of home incarceration, for the attempted sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact on an aircraft.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for violations of federal narcotics and firearms laws.


New sites join Brown v. Board historical park to tell full desegregation story

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of five schools in Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as affiliated areas of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.