News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


Trump vetoes bill extending federal support for Arkansas Valley Conduit

President Donald J. Trump has vetoed H.R. 131, known as the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, returning it to the House of Representatives without his approval.


Secretary Rubio discusses Yemen tensions with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to address the ongoing tensions in Yemen.


Secretary Rubio discusses Yemen and regional security with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates.


Wenatchee man sentenced to 17 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Wenatchee man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.


Trump vetoes bill on Everglades’ Osceola Camp infrastructure protections

President Donald J. Trump has vetoed H.R. 504, known as the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, which addressed flooding and infrastructure issues in the Osceola Camp section of Everglades National Park.


CBP intercepts $6.7 million worth of cocaine at San Juan port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seized approximately 935 pounds (424 kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside a flatbed cargo trailer chassis that arrived from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.


House committee leaders respond to Chinese military drills near Taiwan

The leadership of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has issued a statement in response to recent military exercises conducted by China’s People’s Liberation Army near Taiwan.


Energy Secretary orders Colorado coal plant to stay open through winter

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Unit 1 at the Craig Station coal plant in Colorado operational through the winter.


District of Arizona charges over 140 individuals with immigration-related offenses during enforcement week

During the week of December 20 to December 26, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 143 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Two Americans plead guilty in Miami court over ALPHV BlackCat ransomware scheme

A federal district court in Miami has accepted guilty pleas from two American men involved in a series of ransomware attacks that targeted multiple victims across the United States in 2023.


FEMA awards $250 million for drone security ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $250 million to 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and the National Capital Region through its new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program.


EPA's Feed It Onward initiative targets U.S. food waste reduction

The EPA has launched an initiative called Feed It Onward to tackle U.S. food waste by connecting surplus with those who need it most.


Report finds higher year-over-year inflation in liberal states compared to conservative ones

A recent report highlights that inflation rates over the past year have differed between states based on their political leanings.


House leaders praise new funding allocations for Rural Health Transformation Program

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, have expressed support for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recent...


Former Florida man sentenced for tech support scam targeting elderly victims nationwide

John Kuhlmann, a 79-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to pay more than $1 million in restitution and serve three years of supervised release for his role in a computer tech support fraud scheme that targeted elderly...


Weekend Interview: Yan Earl-Ruzhytskyi and Vitalina Shevchenko on Ukraine’s Next Generation and the Fight for a Lasting Peace

Discussions of possible peace negotiations are resurfacing in Ukraine while Russia’s war continues.


Pending home sales rise nationwide in November with increases across all regions

Pending home sales in the United States increased by 3.3% in November compared to the previous month, and by 2.6% year over year, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report released on December 29, 2025.


Albuquerque man charged with federal firearms offenses after traffic stop incident

An Albuquerque man, Jason Baca, 36, has been charged with several federal firearms offenses following an incident in which he allegedly pointed a handgun at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies during a traffic stop on November 12, 2025.


Beaver Falls man indicted for illegal firearm possession following prior felony

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Jayvon Turner, a 23-year-old resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition after being convicted of a felony.


Repeat offender sentenced to over 17 years for fentanyl trafficking in Spokane

Kenneth H. Crause, 55, has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for possession with intent to deliver over 400 grams of fentanyl.