News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Unemployment insurance claims fall as insured unemployment rises slightly

The U.S. Department of Labor has released its latest unemployment insurance claims data, showing a decrease in seasonally adjusted initial claims for the week ending November 15, 2025.


Death of child in Idaho leads to renewed scrutiny over immigration enforcement

On November 11, 2025, Elvin Elgardo Ramos-Caballero, a Honduran national who entered the United States illegally in September 2015, was charged with hit and run after the death of 8-year-old Mora Gerety in Boise, Idaho.


Former Governor Phil Bryant appointed to National Assessment Governing Board

Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has been appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), according to an announcement from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.


Duluth airport receives $20 million federal grant for new air traffic control tower

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced an additional $20 million in federal funding to replace the air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport.


Interior Department seizes over 37,000 fentanyl pills on Pueblo of Isleta Reservation

The Department of the Interior has reported a major fentanyl seizure following a coordinated operation on the Pueblo of Isleta Reservation in New Mexico.


U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Nicaraguan individuals linked to illegal immigration

The U.S. Department of State has announced the revocation and restriction of visas for certain individuals in Nicaragua who have been identified as aiding illegal immigration to the United States.


Maryland man pleads guilty to sending threats against Jewish institutions

A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to sending threatening letters and postcards to Jewish organizations across several states, according to the Department of Justice.


Trump executive order allows veterans discharged over COVID vaccine refusal to regain GI Bill benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that thousands of veterans who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine may now be eligible to regain their GI Bill education benefits.


EPA proposes new WOTUS rule aligning with Supreme Court decision

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to redefine "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.


EPA approves $87M loan for Joliet's transition to Lake Michigan water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an $87 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to assist the City of Joliet, Illinois, in transitioning its drinking water supply from groundwater...


Former Nexus Services executive sentenced to prison for $3 million employment tax fraud

A former Virginia business owner, Richard Moore, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for failing to account for and pay employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Secretary Rubio meets Brazilian foreign minister to discuss U.S.-Brazil trade framework

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira after the G7 Ministerial in Canada.


Secretary Rubio meets Argentine foreign minister Quirno to discuss bilateral cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Pablo Quirno to congratulate him on his recent appointment and to emphasize the United States’ intention to strengthen its relationship with Argentina.


Senate confirms four new assistant secretaries at U.S. Department of Education

On October 7, the United States Senate confirmed four nominees to key leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Education.


Interior rescinds rule on Alaska petroleum reserve, aims for increased energy development

The Department of the Interior has announced it will rescind the 2024 Bureau of Land Management rule concerning the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.


Transportation leaders announce awards for air traffic staff amid government shutdown

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced a $10,000 award for 776 air traffic controllers and technicians.


Trump administration unveils advanced female crash test dummy design

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has revealed the design for a new advanced female crash test dummy, named THOR-05F.


DHS discloses new details about noncitizen voting case in Kansas

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released additional voting records related to Jose “Joe” Ceballos-Armendariz, a 54-year-old Mexican national accused of illegally participating in multiple elections in Kansas.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on strengthening retirement savings

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, November 20, to discuss measures aimed at improving the retirement system for American workers and their families.


House subcommittee secures $4 million for modernization initiatives in FY 2026 bill

The Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation has announced that $4 million will be allocated to the Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill.