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News from January 2025


Phoenix man sentenced for drug distribution using postal service

Lorenzo Antonio Santillan-Solis, a 28-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine.


U.S. Department of Labor ends COVID-19 healthcare rulemaking

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the termination of its COVID-19 healthcare rulemaking, which was overseen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).


NFIB presents legislative agenda for small business growth in 119th Congress

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its "Small Business Growth Agenda for the 119th Congress," which reflects input from NFIB small business members and outlines key legislative priorities.


US-Nigeria talks focus on key partnerships and strategic interests

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell engaged in a conversation with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.


FTC sues John Deere over alleged anticompetitive practices impacting farmer repairs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company.


Arizona man receives 20-year sentence for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

Alexander J. Short, a 26-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of conspiring to distribute and possess fentanyl with the intent to distribute.


Jeffrey Paden sentenced to ten years for child pornography possession

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Jeffrey Paden, a 58-year-old resident of Kennedy, New York, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography following a prior conviction.


Blockchain Association elects 2025-27 Board with diverse industry leaders

The Blockchain Association has announced the election of its Board of Directors for the 2025-27 term.


Fitchburg man sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy

A Fitchburg man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine.


St. Petersburg felon pleads guilty to firearm possession

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Darrius Lovett, a 27-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Critics call out FEMA's unequal response to California wildfires and Hurricane Helene

As recovery efforts continue for California’s wildfires, Steve Chancellor, host of the Native Patriot podcast, has called into question President Joe Biden’s recent promise to fully fund the response and rebuilding process, citing what he describes as “discrepancies” in the federal government’s treatment of disaster-stricken red states.


Sen. Lummis on OCP 2.0: Allegations of recent FDIC attacks against digital asset companies 'are bone-chilling'

Senator Cynthia Lummis has called for an investigation into allegations of recent attacks on digital asset companies by staff at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).


Columbia Business professor calls J.P. Morgan’s Bitcoin stance a '$2T exception'

Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan has raised questions regarding J.P. Morgan's involvement with Bitcoin, highlighting a potential conflict with regulatory standards and the past criticism of the cryptocurrency by the bank's CEO,...


Blockchain Association CEO: Court's ruling a 'definitive rebuke' of SEC's crypto stance

Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, described a U.S. court's ruling as a "definitive rebuke" of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulation-by-enforcement approach to cryptocurrency.


Military policy expert: 'PRC actively supports and facilitates the flow of fentanyl into the United States'

Nicholas Dockery, a Special Forces officer and expert in military policy, has asserted that China "actively supports and facilitates the flow of fentanyl into the U.S." This statement was made in a report from the Modern War Institute titled...


Greenup County man sentenced to over 14 years for child pornography distribution

A Greenup County man, Richard Burton, 50, has been sentenced to 174 months in prison for distributing child pornography.


Dual citizen indicted for false tax filings and unreported foreign bank accounts

A federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama, has indicted Foster Dai, also known as Fa Dai, a dual citizen of China and the United States.


Mexican man sentenced for document fraud involving social security card

A Mexican national residing in Iowa has been sentenced to over five months in federal prison for document fraud.


FTC clarifies protections for gig worker organizing against antitrust liability

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a policy statement clarifying that independent contractors, including gig workers, are protected from antitrust liability when engaging in collective bargaining and organizing activities.


Albuquerque men plead guilty in fentanyl trafficking case

Two Albuquerque residents have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the sale of fentanyl.