News published on Federal Newswire in December 2025

News from December 2025


House considers bill aimed at reforming clean water act permitting

Legislation aimed at streamlining the permitting process under the Clean Water Act (CWA) is set to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week.


House considers PERMIT Act as industry groups back Clean Water Act reforms

The House of Representatives is set to consider H.R. 3898, known as the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on challenges facing American youth sports

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing to discuss challenges facing youth sports in the United States.


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on environment and online child protection

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a series of meetings this week, including one full committee hearing and two subcommittee markups.


Chief Michael W. Banks details arrests and security measures along southwest U.S.-Mexico border

Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates via X on several law enforcement actions at the U.S.-Mexico border between December 12-13, including arrests for assaulting agents and use of false documents by migrants.


Casey O. Durst promotes CBP Home app for voluntary departures; marks National Guard anniversary

EAC Casey O. Durst announced new features for voluntary departures via the CBP Home app in posts dated December 12-13, 2025, while also commemorating the anniversary of the U.S. National Guard's founding


NFIB files amicus brief urging Supreme Court action on property seizure compensation

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Michael Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan.


CBP reports arrests in Las Vegas operations and marks National Guard anniversary

CBP posted updates on December 13, 2025 about recent law enforcement activities involving arrests in Las Vegas as well as successful prosecutions related to a smuggling ring linked to a Mexican criminal group.


CBP highlights team growth and warns of consequences for illegal border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared several updates on December 13, 2025, welcoming new personnel while reiterating strict enforcement against illegal border crossings.


Chief Michael W. Banks shares updates on border security efforts and enforcement actions

Chief Michael W. Banks posted several updates on December 13, detailing Deputy Chief Walter Slosar’s participation in a national symposium and recent drug seizures by Border Patrol agents in Tampa.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights National Guard anniversary and new CBP biometric measures

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino marked significant moments on December 13, 2025 with posts about historic artifacts at the National Targeting Center, the National Guard’s anniversary, and new CBP facial biometric procedures for...


CBP highlights recent arrests and border security efforts in December updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted several updates in mid-December about their ongoing efforts to secure U.S. borders.


CBP highlights impact of legislation and trade enforcement in December statements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) used a series of posts on December 13, 2025, to outline expanded border security initiatives made possible by recent legislation as well as efforts targeting drug cartels and fair trade practices.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement addresses law enforcement actions in recent social media posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared updates on law enforcement activities via social media on December 12-13, 2025.


CBP AMO promotes self-deportation incentives and highlights teamwork in December posts

CBP AMO used its official X account in December to encourage voluntary self-deportation using an app with financial incentives while also spotlighting teamwork in rescue operations.


Blumenthal criticizes plan for major job cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs

Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to cut up to 35,000 health care jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights enforcement actions in December social media posts

On December 13, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts reiterating its commitment to removing fugitives and those unlawfully present in the United States.


United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue focusing on trade and security

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with Republic of Korea Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina in Washington for the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).


United States signs five-year bilateral health agreement with Liberia

The United States and Liberia have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral health cooperation as part of the America First Global Health Strategy.


U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

The United States has expressed concern about ongoing clashes and casualties occurring along the Cambodia-Thailand border.