News from December 2025
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 1366, known as the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new proposed regulations to restrict hospitals from performing what it calls "sex-rejecting procedures" on minors.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the president has nominated several Navy officers for key positions and promotions.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has released a report summarizing its activities and achievements during the first session of the 119th Congress.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement following the announcement that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will leave his position after serving less than a year.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have indicted 11 alleged members and leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua on racketeering charges.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
On December 14, 2025, Delvin Francisco Rodriguez, a 39-year-old Nicaraguan national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), died at Merit Health Natchez hospital in Mississippi after failing a test to determine brain...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
A Houston-based company specializing in ocean bottom node seismic acquisition services has paid more than $4 million to settle allegations related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney...
By C. M. Ingle | Dec 18, 2025
John Cangialosi, Peter Girgis, and Gene Sarabella, also known as “Jerry,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges related to a $65 million fraud and money laundering scheme.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
On December 18, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced both a large-scale cocaine seizure at Hidalgo, Texas Port of Entry and record-breaking duty collections following changes to import rules.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
CBP AMO shared several updates on their official social media accounts during December 2025 regarding their K9 units, aircraft operations, and visits from agency leadership.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a briefing focused on domestic counterterrorism and the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program.
By T. J. Graves | Dec 18, 2025
Two alleged leaders of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Colorado on charges that include conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Nenko Stanev Gantchev, a 56-year-old Bulgarian national, died on December 15 while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Michigan.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 845, known as the Pet and Livestock Protection Act.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Sen.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor has published informational copies of the upcoming year's benefits plan forms in collaboration with other federal agencies.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
New Horizons Baking Co., an Ohio bakery, faces nearly $395k in fines after being cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for repeated safety violations involving worker exposure to hazardous conditions
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking new community care contracts aimed at improving health care options and quality for veterans over the next ten years.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 18, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor partners with Harvey Construction Corp. to ensure safety during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester.
