News from December 2025
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as serious criminal offenders who were living in the United States without legal status.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
A federal grand jury in Houston has unsealed a six-count second superseding indictment charging four Venezuelan nationals, including alleged senior leaders of Tren de Aragua (TdA), with terrorism and international drug distribution.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott used his official Twitter account on December 18, 2025, to recognize the leadership of Border Patrol agents and share updates about border security operations.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced on the Senate floor that he and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have submitted a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, led a hearing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford to review the FAA’s plan for modernizing air traffic...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Senator Rick Scott, has released its 2025 Year in Review, outlining the committee’s activities aimed at improving the well-being and security of older Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The Trump administration has announced plans to sell over $10 billion in arms to Taiwan, marking the largest American arms sale to the island.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrested a woman wanted in Bexar County, Texas, on multiple sex-related felony warrants.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to discuss the ongoing violence along the Cambodian border.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Since the start of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has apprehended approximately 370 individuals in the New Orleans area.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The United States has reached a settlement with Spanky’s Driving Academy, Inc., based in Franklin, Tennessee, and its owner Chris Medina.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued several statements on December 18, criticizing local police decisions regarding cooperation with federal authorities and reporting an arrest in New Jersey.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on December 18 regarding border security efforts and training initiatives at CBP’s Advanced Training Center.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced the awarding of five new contracts worth $3.3 billion for the construction of Smart Wall infrastructure along the U.S.–Mexico border in Texas and...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has renewed his call for Republicans to oppose the extension of what he describes as "fraud-ridden" Obamacare subsidy expansions.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
A U.S. District Court has ruled to reinstate and provide backpay to workers at the Small Business Administration (SBA) who were dismissed earlier this year.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), along with 26 other senators, have asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine how recent health care...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) has welcomed the Senate's confirmation of several nominees to key roles in federal agricultural and regulatory agencies.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made several announcements on December 18, 2025 regarding its presence in sanctuary cities and successful personnel recruitment campaigns.
