News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


U.S.-Serbia talks focus on peace, economy, EU path

Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma held meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, and other senior officials in Belgrade.


Crypto influencer: 'Bitcoin has liberated me from the Federal Reserve'

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, expressed that Bitcoin has "liberated" him from the Federal Reserve and may serve as a tool for "financial sovereignty," enabling individuals to regain control over their finances.


Crypto influencer: 'The Fed is not happy' with the new policy that could 'free the US from the Fed'

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, expressed concerns over the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) stance on new government policies that might reduce the United States' dependence on traditional banking systems.


U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair: 'I will be stepping down from my position'

Chairman Rostin Behnam announced he would be stepping down from his position at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), effective January 20.


Coinbase CLO on Chokepoint 2.0: FDIC 'show a coordinated effort to stop a wide variety of crypto activity'

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, said that newly unredacted letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reveal a coordinated effort to stifle cryptocurrency activities.


Sophie Richardson named co-executive director at Chinese Human Rights Defenders

Sophie Richardson, a well-known human rights advocate and scholar on Chinese politics, has been appointed as the Co-Executive Director of the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD).


Rostin Behnam announces departure from CFTC after seven years

After more than seven years with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Chairman Rostin Behnam has announced his decision to step down from his position on January 20th, with his final day at the Commission being February 7th.


Michael Regan steps down as head of Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency

Michael Regan has stepped down as Administrator of the Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as of December 31.


Trump's pick for FBI Director: 'Committed to defeating the Mexican drug cartels'

Kash Patel, selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the next FBI Director, expressed a commitment to combating cartels and protecting American children from exploitation.


Weekend Interview: Tony Bennett, the president and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers

Tony Bennett, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), has been the voice of the state's manufacturing sector for over a decade.


Trump's Border Czar: Cartels ‘need to be designated as terrorist organizations and wiped off the face of the earth’

Tom Homan, appointed as the "Border Czar" by President-elect Donald Trump, has called for cartels to be "designated as terrorist organizations" and eradicated.


Former CFTC chair: 'U.S. first needs to get its own policies in order' before moving toward global crypto framework

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad has emphasized the need for the United States to clarify its laws regarding the cryptocurrency industry before progressing towards a global regulatory framework.


Spencer man sentenced to federal prison for illegal firearm possession

Casey Tuttle, a 26-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.


Former president pleads guilty over bid rigging conspiracy

The former president of a Michigan asphalt paving company has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to manipulate bids for contracts in the state.


Lawmakers urge regulation updates on clinical trials with Chinese military hospitals

Chairman John Moolenaar, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Representative Neal Dunn have addressed a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.


CES 2025 concludes with global tech showcases and industry insights

CES 2025, held in Las Vegas, concluded with over 141,000 attendees from around the world.


Aerospace Industries Association highlights compliance costs in new supplier survey

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has published findings from its recent survey of supply chain businesses in the aerospace and defense sector.


Stillwater man convicted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute

A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has convicted Flint Donavan Luster, 36, for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


Ramsey County man convicted for possession of child sexual abuse material

A federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota, has found Peter Michael Guevara guilty of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.


US-ROK hold fourth Nuclear Consultative Group meeting in Washington

The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held the fourth Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 10, 2025.