News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Southern District indicts multiple defendants on federal firearms charges

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include charges against individuals accused of illegally possessing firearms.


Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged unlawful prescription practices

The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging that the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes.


US and Canada urge IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team at 2028 Olympics

The United States and Canada have jointly urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to permit the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.


White House responds to Supreme Court decision on TikTok

The White House has issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding TikTok.


CBP marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day amid ongoing prevention efforts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as Wear Blue Day, on January 11 to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.


DOE backs $584M loan guarantee for solar and storage projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced the approval of a $584.5 million loan guarantee to subsidiaries of Convergent Energy and Power Inc., a leading energy storage solutions provider in North America.


Biden-Harris Administration supports Puerto Rico's path toward economic recovery

The Biden-Harris Administration has taken significant steps to aid Puerto Rico's economic recovery, focusing on a collaborative approach to address the island's unique challenges.


FTC highlights four years of key accomplishments under Chair Lina M. Khan

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has provided a summary of the agency's achievements over the past four years, focusing on initiatives that have impacted American consumers and tackled illegal business practices.


AIMA head of Americas: Survey reveals 'significant challenges U.S. crypto hedge funds face in accessing basic banking services'

Michelle Noyes, head of Americas at the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), said that a survey found banking services for many U.S. crypto hedge funds have been restricted, hindering innovation and economic growth.


Digital Chamber files amicus brief in SEC v. Balina case

The Digital Chamber has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, supporting Ian Balina's appeal against a district court judgment.


Border Patrol agent intervenes in Maine suicide incident; investigation underway

On July 17, 2024, a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) assigned to the Rangeley Station responded to a call from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) regarding a potentially suicidal individual near Eustis, Maine.


Biden approves disaster declaration for Alaska after severe storm and flooding

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has declared a major disaster in Alaska due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from October 20 to October 23, 2024.


Labor department allocates funds for wildfire recovery in California

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the approval of up to $10 million in emergency grant funding for California, with an initial release of $1 million.


Brentwood couple sentenced for falsifying information on loan application

Two Brentwood, Pennsylvania residents were sentenced in federal court on January 15, 2025, for making false statements on a loan application.


Blinken thanks Egypt for mediation role in Gaza ceasefire deal

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.


Commerce Department announces $1.4 billion awards for semiconductor industry advancement

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the finalization of $1.4 billion in awards under the CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP).


Antlers resident sentenced for child sexual exploitation charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced the sentencing of Clyde Park Crews III, a 34-year-old resident of Antlers, Oklahoma.


Commission meeting on law enforcement matters closed to public

A closed commission meeting will be held on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT via Zoom.


Department of Commerce awards Natcast $6.3 billion for semiconductor technology advancement

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).


Grandfather pleads guilty in international kidnapping case involving grandchild

Edwin Alonso Cuadros Bravo, a former resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of interstate and international kidnapping conspiracy.