News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Senate subcommittee schedules hearing on impact of government shutdowns on aviation

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who leads the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has announced a hearing to discuss the effects of government shutdowns on aviation safety and...


Davenport man sentenced to 18 months for illegal firearm possession

A Davenport man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Former instructor sentenced to over 14 years for receiving child sexual abuse material

A former martial arts and gymnastics instructor from Alvin, Texas, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on safety risks of AI chatbots

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on artificial...


Deer Park man sentenced for unlicensed money scheme involving counterfeit $2.3 million check

A Deer Park resident has been sentenced to federal prison for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that involved a counterfeit $2.3 million U.S. Treasury check, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Illegal reentry leads to federal prison sentence for previously deported sex offender

A man from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after being removed.


President signs bill extending government funding through fiscal year 2026

On November 12, 2025, the President signed H.R. 5371 into law.


House committee reports Chinese manipulation of global mineral markets threatens US security

A new bipartisan investigation by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) details how China manipulates global critical minerals markets, raising concerns about U.S. economic and national security.


Senate committee schedules hearing on Coast Guard commandant nominee

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for Admiral Kevin Lunday to be considered for the position of Commandant of the United States Coast...


Senate passes bill to end shutdown with funding for key federal programs

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to reopen the federal government, following a vote of 222 to 209.


EPA proposes changes to PFAS reporting rules under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward a proposal to revise its reporting regulations for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


Weekend Interview: Meaghan Mobbs on American Resolve, Logistics, and Justice for Ukraine’s Defenders

Supply lines, allied pressure, and the use of sanctions and long-range strikes now define Ukraine’s war effort and aim to shift the Kremlin’s calculus.


Cruz-backed MEDAL Act passes Congress; raises pensions for living Medal of Honor recipients

The U.S. Senate has passed the House version of the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act, which was drafted by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).


League of American Workers president on economy: ‘Acknowledge the pain, sell the plan, and shine a light on the path out’

Steve Cortes, the national spokesman for the League of American Workers, has urged Americans to be candid about their economic hardships while maintaining optimism about a populist recovery plan.


DHS recognizes over 7,500 veterans serving in ICE law enforcement on Veterans Day

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement on Veterans Day recognizing the contributions of more than 7,500 veterans currently serving as law enforcement officers in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Cole urges passage of bill to reopen U.S. government after six-week shutdown

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House Committee on Rules in support of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.


Senate committee seeks answers from major pharmacies on foreign drug supply chain risks

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to the chief executive officers of CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.


House prepares vote on appropriations bill supporting veterans’ care and services

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 this week, which includes key elements from the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Senate Agriculture Committee releases draft on digital asset market structure

The Senate Agriculture Committee has released a discussion draft focused on market structure for digital assets.


DHS operation targets non-citizen drunk drivers after fatal crash involving Illinois woman

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced ongoing efforts to arrest non-citizens charged with driving under the influence in Illinois, as part of Operation Midway Blitz.