News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


Kingston man pleads guilty to kidnapping and theft on Chickasaw Nation Reservation

A resident of Kingston, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and theft charges in federal court.


Senators Risch and Shaheen mark anniversary since fall of Assad regime in Syria

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint statement marking the first anniversary since the end of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in Syria. “Today marks...


GAO report finds widespread fraud in ACA marketplace subsidies

A recent article from Breitbart has drawn attention to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that highlights concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans.


Cassidy and Crapo introduce bill aimed at lowering healthcare costs for families

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mike Crapo, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, have introduced the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act.


Gang members indicted on federal charges involving interstate drug trafficking

Two men identified as members of street gangs have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms.


Raleigh man sentenced for threatening president Biden and secret service agent

A Raleigh man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to making threats against then-President Joseph Biden and a U.S. Secret Service agent.


Presidential message honors Feast of Immaculate Conception and Mary's role in U.S. history

Today, the President issued a message acknowledging Americans who celebrate December 8 as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a significant day in Catholic tradition.


CBP San Diego schedules virtual recruitment webinar for prospective law enforcement candidates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) San Diego Office of Field Operations will hold a virtual recruitment webinar on December 11 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. PST.


FTC schedules workshop on age verification technologies for January 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will host a workshop on January 28, 2026, focusing on age verification and estimation technologies.


Rockland man sentenced to nearly seven years for illegal firearm possession

A Rockland, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Suspected gang member arrested in Illinois after confrontation with ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Luis Jesus Acosta Gutierrez, a Venezuelan national suspected of being a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, in Elgin, Illinois.


House Energy panel schedules markup on seven environmental bills

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a markup session for seven environmental bills.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on economic contributions of older Americans

On December 10, 2025, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to examine the positive impact that older Americans have on the nation's economy.


Convicted sex offender from Philippines dies while in ICE custody

A 72-year-old Filipino national and convicted child sex offender died on December 5 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Interior Department launches “One Dollar, One Tree” program for holiday season

The Department of the Interior has announced a new initiative aimed at making holiday traditions more affordable for families and supporting wildfire prevention efforts on public lands during the 2025-2026 winter season.


Energy Department unveils AI-powered biotech platform at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a new AI-driven biotechnology platform at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington.


House Energy leaders support FTC’s workshop on age verification technology

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, released a statement following the Federal Trade Commission's...


Congress approves NDAA with increased funding and reforms backed by aerospace industry

Congress has introduced the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which features increased defense spending and several measures aimed at supporting the aerospace and defense industry.


Merkley criticizes $12 billion farmer bailout tied to Trump tariff policy

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has responded to the Trump Administration's announcement of a $12 billion bailout package for American farmers affected by recent tariffs.


Wegmans recalls unsalted deluxe mixed nuts over possible salmonella risk

Mellace Family Brands California, Inc., based in Warren, Ohio, has announced a recall of Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted in both 34 oz tubs and 11.5 oz bags due to possible Salmonella contamination.