News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


EPA orders Borinquen Containers Corporation to address Clean Air Act violations

Borinquen Containers Corporation has agreed to comply with an order from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address violations of the Clean Air Act at its facilities in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.


Report explores varied approaches for assessing AI systems

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "Assessing AI: Surveying the Spectrum of Approaches to Understanding and Auditing AI Systems."


Dubuque man sentenced for distributing fentanyl leading to overdose

A Dubuque man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, which resulted in an overdose.


FTC acts against GM over unauthorized driver data practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations of unauthorized collection, use, and sale of drivers' precise geolocation data and driving behavior information.


Bollinger Shipyard settles false claims act allegations over worker eligibility

Bollinger Shipyard LLC, based in Lockport, Louisiana, has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Wareham woman sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl distribution

A Wareham woman has been sentenced in federal court for her involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that resulted in a fatal overdose.


CDT submits input on ethical guidelines for pervasive data research

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding ethical guidelines for research using pervasive data.


Joint council plans child safety toolkit after global workshop

Australia's eSafety Commissioner and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, under the Australia – United States Joint Council on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation, hosted a workshop in Washington, D.C., from December 10 to December 11,...


Maryland attorney faces charges of tax evasion and false statements

A Maryland attorney has been indicted on multiple charges, including tax evasion and making false statements to mortgage lenders.


Morrisdale woman pleads guilty in federal narcotics case

A Morrisdale resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for charges related to narcotics violations, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.


Federal charges filed against multiple defendants over child sex abuse material since late 2023

The United States Attorney’s Office in Tucson, Arizona, has charged 22 individuals with federal crimes related to child sex abuse material (CSAM) since October 2023.


Efforts continue during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2025

January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness, enhancing advocacy efforts, supporting survivors, and engaging communities in a united effort to combat human trafficking.


US reaffirms commitment to global religious freedom on National Religious Freedom Day

On January 16, 1786, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Statute for Religious Freedom, a significant milestone in safeguarding individuals' rights to express their religious opinions without affecting their civil capacities.


Honduran national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Evin Enrique Funez Cruz, a 22-year-old Honduran national, has been charged with reentry of a removed alien.


Fayat Group settles for $11M over clean air act violations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have reached a settlement with Fayat S.A.S. and nine subsidiaries for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.


Department of Labor enforces penalties on contractor over illegal child labor practices

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with QSI LLC, a cleaning contractor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.


Houston woman sentenced for embezzling over $200k from dental office

A Hockley resident has been sentenced for embezzling over $200,000 from her employer, a dental office in Houston.


VA expands digital memorials allowing veterans to document personal stories

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), a digital platform dedicated to honoring veterans and service members, by introducing a new feature called "Your Story, Your Legacy."


Research reveals daughters often favored by parents over sons

Psychologists are examining the complexities of parental favoritism, revealing that it may not be a myth after all.


Farmington man sentenced to 25 years for fatal shooting on Navajo Nation

A Farmington man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2021 on the Navajo Nation.