News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Energy Department launches Genesis Mission to advance U.S. science with artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order to launch the Genesis Mission, a new national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).


CFTC clarifies rules on collateral use in foreign markets, unlocking $22 billion

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released a new interpretation aimed at clarifying the conditions under which futures commission merchants (FCMs) can use customer-owned securities and those purchased with customer funds as...


CFTC seeks nominations for CEO Innovation Council with December 8 deadline

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking nominations for its CEO Innovation Council, according to an announcement from Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham.


MAMTAKIM recalls dried whole smelts salted due to possible botulism risk

MAMTAKIM Inc, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has issued a recall for its BELEVINI brand Dried Whole Smelts Salted (KORUSHKA) due to concerns about potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.


Supreme Deli recalls select Boar’s Head cheeses due to possible listeria risk

Supreme Service Solutions LLC, operating as Supreme Deli, is participating in a recall involving certain pecorino romano cheese products supplied by Ambriola Company under the Boar’s Head Brand.


U.S. Treasury reports rise in foreign equity holdings by American investors at end-2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the results of its annual survey on U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities as of year-end 2024.


Treasury sets provisional inflation index for TIPS due to delayed CPI release

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has not released the non-seasonally adjusted U.S. City Average All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI) for October 2025.


OFAC fines investor $4.7 million for violation involving blocked Russian-owned Atlanta property

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a penalty of $4,677,552 against an individual investor for violating sanctions related to Russian property and failing to comply with an OFAC subpoena.


Silvestri Sweets recalls holiday bark due to undeclared allergens

Silvestri Sweets Inc., based in Geneva, Illinois, has announced a voluntary recall of its 5-ounce Choceur branded Holiday Barks due to undeclared allergens.


Wegmans recalls grated pecorino romano cheese over possible listeria contamination

Wegmans Food Markets has issued a recall for Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese sold with Wegmans’ scale labels due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.


VA eliminates backlog in family health care program applications

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the elimination of the backlog in applications for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).


U.S., Mexico discuss steps toward fulfilling water treaty obligations

Senior officials from the U.S. Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission recently met with Mexican representatives to address concerns about Mexico’s compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty.


Department of State selects The American Arts Conservancy for 2026 Venice Art Biennale

The Department of State has announced that The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) will represent the United States at the 61st Venice Art Biennale in 2026.


U.S. Department of Education appoints five new members to NACIQI

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the appointment of five new members to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).


Department of Education launches review into UC Berkeley’s handling of violent protest

The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid has started a focused review of the University of California, Berkeley after a violent protest took place at a Turning Point USA event on campus on November 10, 2025.


Federal loan caps set under new act; impact on nursing degrees clarified

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces new limits on federal student loans for graduate degrees, aiming to address the rising costs of these programs and reduce overall student debt.


Medicare announces updates to competitive bidding program for medical equipment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced significant updates to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP).


CMS announces updates to home health payment system for CY 2026

On November 28, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule updating policies under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for the calendar year 2026.


Senators urge restoration of political freedoms on anniversary of Georgia protests

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have issued a statement marking the one-year anniversary of protests in Georgia.


ICE arrests multiple individuals with serious criminal convictions over Thanksgiving holiday

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continued enforcement actions during the Thanksgiving holiday, arresting several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in various states.