News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Two men face federal charges for illegal re-entry after removal from United States

Two men have been charged with illegal re-entry into the United States in separate criminal complaints, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo for the Western District of New York.


Afghan national sentenced for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terror attack in Oklahoma

Abdullah Haji Zada, a 19-year-old Afghan national and lawful permanent resident of the United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day in November 2024.


Brookline man charged with possession of child pornography

A Brookline resident, Ariel Torres, 37, has been arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography.


Senate committee discusses permanent federal guidelines for PFAS cleanup and disposal

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on improving policies for the cleanup and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


Sarasota man indicted on investment fraud charges involving millions in Southwest Florida

A Sarasota man has been indicted on charges related to an alleged investment fraud scheme in Southwest Florida.


House Administration Committee examines updates needed for congressional stock trading rules

The Committee on House Administration recently held a full committee hearing titled "Taking Stock of the STOCK Act," focusing on congressional stock trading and the effectiveness of current regulations.


Real estate firms cite affordability and rising costs as main concerns for 2025

Real estate firms in the United States are facing ongoing challenges with housing affordability and increasing operational costs, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on November...


Four sentenced for trafficking thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in Charlotte

Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in distributing thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.


North Texas man convicted for multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency mining investment fraud

A federal jury in Fort Worth has found Caleb Ward, founder of Geosyn Mining, LLC, guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with a cryptocurrency mining investment scheme.


House debates bill repealing senators’ right to sue over data access

Chairman Bryan Steil, representing Wisconsin’s 1st District and head of the Committee on House Administration, spoke on the House floor in support of H.R.6019.


U.S. Attorney’s Office files lawsuits over alleged fraudulent PPP loans in Maine

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has filed lawsuits against two individuals from South Portland, alleging they fraudulently obtained funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was established as part of the...


Senate committee addresses restoring U.S. leadership in essential medicine manufacturing

Senator Rick Scott, who chairs the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing titled “Made in America: Restoring Trust in Our Essential Medicines” in Washington, D.C. The session focused on American companies that are successfully...


DHS supports White House legal challenge against California's new police identity disclosure laws

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed support for a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against California and Governor Gavin Newsom.


Mexican national pleads guilty to assaulting ICE deportation officer in Georgia

Ricardo Trejo-Martinez, a Mexican national residing in the United States without legal status, has pleaded guilty to assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deportation Officer during a traffic stop in Commerce, Georgia.


Chairman Steil discusses congressional stock trading oversight and possible reforms

Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss the Committee's recent hearing on Congressional stock trading, titled "Taking Stock of the STOCK Act."


Tennessee man receives over 18-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 221 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon under the Armed Career Criminal Act. “Gun violence poses a significant danger to the...


Boozman urges Senate panel action on digital commodity market oversight during CFTC nominee hearing

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) addressed the nomination of Michael Selig as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) during a hearing on Wednesday.


Federal indictment charges ex-Olympian with ordering murder tied to cocaine trafficking

Ten people have been arrested and a total of eleven are in custody following the unsealing of a federal indictment charging Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder and Canadian national, with running a drug trafficking organization and...


New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges

Bryan Turner, 20, pleaded guilty on September 24, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Senate passes bill requiring DOJ release unclassified Epstein investigation records

The Senate has unanimously approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act, following a 427-1 vote in the House of Representatives.