News published on Federal Newswire in March 2025

News from March 2025


NVIDIA partners with telecom leaders for development of AI-driven 6G wireless networks

NVIDIA has announced a collaboration with key players in the telecommunications industry, including T-Mobile, MITRE, Cisco, ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton.


Llama reaches 1 billion downloads with diverse global applications

Llama, an open-source collection of AI models, has reached a milestone of 1 billion downloads.


Norman man receives prison sentence for Molotov cocktail attack

Today, Tim Rixt Brens, a 31-year-old resident of Norman, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for possessing an illegal Molotov cocktail.


Federal inmate convicted of sexual assault at transfer center

A federal jury in Oklahoma City has convicted Joseph Francis Butler, a 34-year-old from Illinois, of aggravated sexual abuse at the Federal Transfer Center (FTC). U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the conviction.


New Haven gang member sentenced to over two decades for murder

Tyjon Preston, also known as "TJ," a 22-year-old resident of New Haven, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence for Preston's involvement in a violent street gang, which...


Former real estate CEO sentenced for fraudulent manipulation of WeWork stock

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jonathan Moynahan Larmore has been sentenced to five years in prison.


Ardmore man admits to illegal firearm possession after protective order violation

A resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has admitted to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to a recent announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


AI code draft criticized for lack of focus on fundamental rights

The third draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice was released last week.


West Virginia residents sentenced for roles in drug trafficking operation

Two residents of Monongalia County, West Virginia, have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Canton man sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy involving stolen circuit breakers

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.


Trump criticizes secret service protection for Hunter Biden

Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social posts address Hunter Biden's Secret Service protection costs and criticize The Atlantic magazine over a past controversy.


Ellington woman indicted for alleged embezzlement scheme involving fraud and tax offenses

A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has indicted Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, on charges of fraud and tax offenses related to an embezzlement scheme.


Miami man admits guilt in long-term tax fraud involving Swiss accounts

A Miami resident, Dan Rotta, has admitted to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by hiding millions in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts.


ICE arrests Brazilian national for alleged sale of fake social security cards

An individual from Brazil, living in Woburn without legal authorization, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 18.


Crypto advisor: DeFi is exciting 'but it still lacks clear oversight'

Georg Brameshuber, a crypto advisor, has raised concerns about the lack of clear oversight in decentralized finance (DeFi), despite its status as a significant financial innovation.


Crypto advisor: 'Will 2025 be the year of multi-asset crypto ETFs?'

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings for several cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).


Treasury Secretary discusses economic agenda with EU Commissioner

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in an introductory call with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian oil minister and shadow fleet operators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, along with several entities across multiple jurisdictions, including China and India.


ICE-led probe results in sentences over Pennsylvania drug mill operation

An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to the sentencing of two individuals involved in a fentanyl distribution operation affecting northern New Jersey.


President nominates Lt. Gen. Caine as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the president has nominated Air Force Lt.