News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Tennessee man pleads guilty to selling unapproved bodybuilding drugs

A Tennessee man has admitted to selling unapproved drugs for bodybuilding through his business, Rat’s Army, based in Kalispell.


Drug trafficker sentenced to forty years for crimes linked to informant's murder

A Goldsboro drug trafficker, Tamarcus Shaquan Ellis, was sentenced to 480 months in prison for conspiracy and trafficking methamphetamine.


Under Secretary Bass discusses Syria during visits to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia

Under Secretary of State John Bass has been engaged in diplomatic discussions during his visit to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.


Washington man sentenced to over 12 years for killing teenager

Jason Lewis, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for the killing of 13-year-old Karon Blake.


Five plead guilty in bid-rigging scheme for Florida roofing projects

As part of an ongoing investigation, four individuals and one company have admitted guilt in bid-rigging conspiracies across central Florida.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal gun control and drug charges

Marcus Theodore, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to charges related to federal gun control and controlled substances violations. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the plea on January 10, 2025, before United States...


U.S. Attorney Kate E. Brubacher announces resignation effective January 19

United States Attorney for the District of Kansas, Kate E. Brubacher, has announced her resignation effective January 19, 2025.


Virgin Islands officials charged with bribery scheme involving government contractor

An indictment was revealed today, charging Ray Martinez, the former police commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department, and Jenifer O’Neal, the former director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget, with involvement in a...


EPA settles with White's Diesel Performance over Clean Air Act violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have finalized a settlement with White’s Diesel Performance, Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts distributor based in Nokomis, Florida.


PAC treasurer pleads guilty to defrauding donors over multiple years

Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced that Robert Piaro, treasurer of several political action committees (PACs), has pleaded guilty to telemarketing wire fraud.


HUD announces $10 million funding for minority-serving institutions' housing research

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $10 million funding opportunity through its Office of Policy Development & Research to support minority-serving institutions (MSIs) in housing and community development...


National Farmers Union supports new guidance on 45Z clean fuels tax credit

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).


FTC updates jurisdictional thresholds for interlocking directorates in 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updates to the jurisdictional thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act for 2025.


DHS extends temporary protected status for Ukrainians amid ongoing conflict

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine.


Guthrie man receives federal prison sentence for making online threats

Jeffrey Adam Windbigler, a 32-year-old resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for communicating threats.


NVIDIA unveils new blueprint for enhancing retail with AI-powered shopping assistants

NVIDIA has introduced the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for retail shopping assistants, a generative AI reference workflow aimed at enhancing shopping experiences both online and in physical stores.


Biden-Harris Administration invests nearly $16M to clean up legacy pollution

The Department of the Interior has announced a $15.89 million investment as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.


CBP intercepts $7 million worth of meth at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas have intercepted a shipment containing methamphetamine valued at $7,770,000.


Washington D.C. man sentenced for assaulting federal officer in West Virginia

MacArthur Walker Jr., a 58-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison.


DHS extends temporary protected status for Salvadorans until September 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador.