News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Walmart teams up with IBM to streamline last-mile deliveries

Walmart GoLocal and IBM have announced a collaboration to integrate Walmart's delivery service into IBM Sterling Order Management.


Army veteran sentenced for fraudulent claims exceeding three-quarters million dollars

Kevin Paul McMains, a 44-year-old Army veteran from Milton, Florida, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for theft of government money and making false statements to a federal agency.


Pennsylvania man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining unemployment and COVID-19 benefits

Scott Christie, a 38-year-old resident of Petrolia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to four years of federal probation.


Fresno man sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring involving counterfeit fentanyl pills

Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, has been sentenced to over 23 years in prison for his involvement in distributing fentanyl and conspiracy related to methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution.


EPA completes five-year reviews at Massachusetts Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its "five-year reviews" for 12 Superfund sites located in Massachusetts.


Biden-Harris Administration announces new measures for student loan forgiveness

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new measures to forgive federal student loans, impacting public servants, borrowers with disabilities, and those who attended colleges found guilty of misconduct.


NVIDIA collaborates with leaders in genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare

NVIDIA has announced partnerships with several industry leaders to advance genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare services through AI and accelerated computing.


Medicare Advantage plans see increase; physicians face another pay cut

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an anticipated average payment increase of 4.33% for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans from 2025 to 2026.


Mexican woman sentenced for drug smuggling attempt involving teenage daughter

A Mexican national has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for attempting to smuggle nearly six kilograms of cocaine into the United States. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing of 49-year-old Carmen Julia Carreon...


Snohomish County man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

A Snohomish County man, Bennett S. Park, aged 43, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to charges of producing images of child sexual abuse and attempting to entice minors.


Fayette County man sentenced for drug-related offenses

Jeff Allen Adkins, a 66-year-old resident of Fayetteville, has been sentenced to 12 years and eight months in prison.


Former D.C. employee pleads guilty in public assistance extortion case

Ruth Nivar, a former employee of the D.C. Department of Human Services, has pleaded guilty to charges related to Hobbs Act extortion.


Chinese national sentenced for illegal guide-outfitter scheme in Alaska

A Chinese national has been sentenced to two years of supervised release in connection with an illegal guide-outfitter scheme in Alaska.


Fairmont man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution charge

Emmanuel D. Gibson, a 34-year-old resident of Fairmont, West Virginia, has confessed to charges related to the possession and intent to distribute fentanyl.


EPA completes five-year reviews at two Rhode Island Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its mandatory "five-year reviews" of two Superfund sites in Rhode Island.


Connecticut man sentenced for fraud involving fake Saudi projects

A Connecticut man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme related to bank loans and money laundering.


Art dealer sentenced for embezzling millions from bankrupt gallery

An art dealer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling from the bankruptcy estate of Ace Gallery Los Angeles.


Tom Cole discusses America First agenda with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the America First agenda and Republican priorities for the upcoming 119th Congress.


Monmouth County man faces charges for pointing laser at federal aircraft

A Monmouth County resident, James M. Pedone, has been charged with aiming a laser beam at an aircraft, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna.


U.S. designates The Terrorgram Collective as global terrorists

The United States Department of State has designated The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.