News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Tyngsborough daycare worker and ex-New Hampshire lawmaker plead guilty to child exploitation

A former daycare worker from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, and a former New Hampshire State Representative have pleaded guilty to charges related to child exploitation and child pornography.


Angel Urbina-Ramirez, a 54-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for unlawful reentry after removal, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Senate Foreign Relations Committee announces hearings on UN nomination and U.S.-Taiwan cooperation

This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold several events at the United States Capitol.


Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after prior removal

A Guatemalan citizen, Derli Francisco De Souza, 59, pleaded guilty on October 9, 2025, in U.S. District Court in Portland to illegally re-entering the United States after being previously removed.


State Department updates journalist access procedures for Harry S. Truman Building

The U.S. Department of State has announced changes to the process for journalists seeking temporary day passes to access open or pooled press events at the Harry S. Truman building.


President nominates military officers for promotions and new assignments

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on November 17, 2025, that the President has nominated several military officers for promotion and new assignments.


Richmond man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography

A Richmond, Kentucky man, Glen Long, Jr., 48, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for producing child pornography.


Convicted murderer receives additional thirteen-year sentence for assault on Yakama Reservation

A man convicted of murder has received an additional prison sentence for a separate violent crime on the Yakama Reservation.



Justice Department reports progress on combating elder fraud in annual update

The Department of Justice has released its 2025 Annual Report to Congress, outlining the agency’s ongoing efforts to address elder fraud and abuse.


National Association of Realtors approves major updates to MLS Handbook

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has approved a series of updates to its Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Handbook.


Attica man faces federal charges for production and possession of child pornography

Edward Forrester, a 67-year-old resident of Attica, New York, has been charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction.


Fall River man charged with firearm possession and drug distribution

A Fall River resident, Carlos Perez, 40, has been arrested and charged with firearm and drug offenses.


National Association of Realtors adopts new strategic plan for 2026-2028

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has approved its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, aiming to modernize the organization and enhance the experience for its members.


Secretary Noem awards $10,000 bonuses to Boston TSA staff for work during shutdown

On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem awarded $10,000 bonuses to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Logan International Airport in Boston.


Energy Department awards contracts to refill strategic petroleum reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts to purchase about one million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).


OPINION: After total failure, Congress can restore public trust by following the Constitution

For decades, Washington has clung to the fiction that the federal government’s spending power depends on a two-step process—authorizations followed by appropriations.


DHS launches Operation Charlotte’s Web targeting criminal non-citizens in North Carolina

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of Operation Charlotte’s Web, an initiative aimed at targeting criminal non-citizens in Charlotte, North Carolina.


National Restaurant Association welcomes tariff removal as relief for rising food costs

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order that removes tariffs on certain food and agricultural products.


CMS releases updated Medicare costs for Parts A and B in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B for 2026.