News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Federal charges filed against four in Chicago drug trafficking probe

A federal investigation into drug trafficking on Chicago's Northwest Side has led to narcotics and firearm charges against four individuals.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for armed bank robbery

A man from Oklahoma City has been sentenced to over a decade in federal prison following his conviction for armed bank robbery and related firearms offenses.


Cleanup plan unveiled for Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have announced a formal plan for cleaning up the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) Superfund site in Columbia Falls, Montana.


Virgin Islands officials charged with bribery scheme involving government contracts

An indictment has been unsealed against Calvert White, the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, and Benjamin Hendricks, a local businessman.


Medicare Advantage sees changes amidst Biden administration adjustments

The government's program to provide Medicare beneficiaries with competitive health plan options is undergoing changes as President Joe Biden exits office.


Sioux City woman admits guilt in large-scale meth distribution case

A woman from Sioux City, Iowa, has admitted to her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Shane Bolden, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to federal drug and weapons violations on January 8, 2025.


New York man sentenced to 10 years for robbery in North Carolina

A New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing a store in Knightdale, North Carolina.


Florida man sentenced for role in January 6 Capitol breach

A Florida man has been sentenced to prison following his guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges related to the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.


Biden thanks Meloni for Italy's role in international organizations

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. held a call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to acknowledge Italy's significant contributions as a leader within the G7, NATO, and the European Union.


Romania joins US Visa Waiver Program under Secretaries Mayorkas and Blinken

Today, the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, announced Romania's designation as a participant in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).


California couple sentenced for defrauding Paycheck Protection Program

On January 9, 2025, a California couple was sentenced for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


Eufaula man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

Robert Charles Marshall, a 64-year-old resident of Eufaula, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


United States agrees to return $53 million forfeited from Nigerian corruption

The United States and Nigeria have reached an agreement to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds.


EPA funds Southeastern startups for environmental tech development

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of $2,500,000 to support 25 small businesses in developing technologies aimed at addressing public health and environmental challenges.


CBP officers seize over 40 pounds of cocaine at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine on January 9.


Georgia student pleads guilty to illegal machinegun manufacturing

A technical college student from Lizella, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to manufacturing an unregistered machinegun.


Oklahoma City pilot pleads guilty to transporting firearm from Mexico

A pilot from Oklahoma City has pleaded guilty to the interstate transportation of a firearm while under indictment.


CFPB proposes new rules for virtual currency wallets without distinguishing custody types

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning "Electronic Fund Transfers Through Accounts Established Primarily for Personal, Family, or Household Purposes Using Emerging Payment...


State governments navigate challenges of regulating artificial intelligence

Following the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant topic for state legislatures and governors across the United States.