News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Buchanan urges provider collaboration to address U.S. chronic disease crisis

Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan addressed the issue of chronic diseases in the United States during a hearing focused on modernizing coordinated care.


Mackenzie leads House hearing on expanding use of E-Verify for lawful employment

Workforce Protections Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) led a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America” to discuss the role of the E-Verify program in supporting legal employment and protecting American workers.


House subcommittee advances eight bills targeting regulations affecting housing costs

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), held a markup session for eight bills focused on energy policy and home affordability.


Kiley highlights growing role of career and technical education at House committee hearing

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) addressed the importance of career and technical education (CTE) during a hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE.” In his...


House subcommittee holds hearing on risks and benefits of AI chatbots

Yesterday, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the risks and benefits of AI chatbots.


Chairman Jordan refers former special counsel attorney Thomas Windom for criminal prosecution

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred Thomas Windom, former Senior Assistant Special Counsel to Jack Smith, to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.


House members introduce bipartisan bill aimed at protecting FAA workers' pay during shutdowns

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives to protect the U.S. National Airspace System and its workforce from disruptions caused by government shutdowns.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on E-Verify employment verification system

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will conduct a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America” tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The session will take place in Room 2175 of the Rayburn House...


U.S. Department of Labor proposes over $1M fine after fatality at New Jersey plant

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed fine exceeding $1 million against Taylor Farms New Jersey Inc. following a fatal incident at its Swedesboro facility.


Amazon outlines Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica amid wider U.S. aid response

Amazon has announced a comprehensive relief initiative to aid Jamaica and Caribbean communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.


U.S. Attorney’s Office details prosecutions during government funding lapse

During the recent lapse in government appropriations, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada continued its work on cases involving national security, violations of federal law, and essential public safety.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Honduran national, Rigoberto Rubi-Guevara, 38, has been sentenced to four months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.


Alaska AG Cox corrects Iowa AG Bird’s crypto kiosk litigation: 'You have to go after the bad actors'

Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General for the State of Alaska, said that Alaska's approach to cryptocurrency enforcement should encourage innovation while targeting prosecutions of malicious actors.


Two Sauk County men sentenced for roles in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

Two men from Sauk County, Wisconsin, have been sentenced for their involvement in a fentanyl pill trafficking operation.


ICE arrests several non-citizens convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conducted a series of arrests over the past weekend, targeting individuals described as serious criminal offenders who are in the United States...


New York man receives 20-year sentence for child sexual assault involving Snapchat

Zachary Williams, a 38-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for crimes involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl he met through Snapchat.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to sending obscene videos to undercover agent

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to attempting to send obscene material to a minor, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Four plead guilty in scheme targeting funds meant for homeless nonprofit

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Luis Camarena pleaded guilty to participating in a kickback conspiracy involving contracts for surveillance camera installations at homeless shelters managed by a non-profit organization.


Convicted felon pleads guilty after highway shooting incident in Charlotte

Anil Dabydeen, a 40-year-old resident of Charlotte, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after shooting at vehicles on Interstate 485.


Foreign national sentenced to two years for illegal re-entry after deportation

A Guatemalan national living in Illinois has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported.