News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Former Kansas credit union manager sentenced for embezzling over $750K

A former credit union manager in Kansas has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for embezzling over $750,000 from her employer, Muddy River Credit Union.


Africa Imports recalls organic moringa leaf powder over salmonella concerns

Africa Imports has announced a voluntary recall of its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder sold in 1-kilogram boxes due to possible contamination with Salmonella.


ICE reports continued arrests of serious offenders during ongoing government shutdown

As the ongoing government shutdown continues, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported a series of arrests involving individuals described as criminal illegal aliens with serious convictions.


Cruz introduces bill targeting benefit fraud by undocumented immigrants

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have introduced the Deporting Fraudsters Act, a bill aimed at making defrauding the United States or unlawfully obtaining public benefits grounds for inadmissibility...


Whitehouse and Cramer urge EPA not to end greenhouse gas reporting program

Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its proposal to reconsider and potentially cancel the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).


Senate urged by Coin Center not to remove developer protections from crypto legislation

For several months, Coin Center has advocated for key provisions in the market structure legislation currently under discussion in the U.S. Senate.


ICE issues detainer after fatal DUI hit-and-run involving undocumented immigrant in Orange County

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for Humberto Munoz-Gatica, a Mexican national accused of driving under the influence and causing the death of...


Thirty-eight charged after task force probes drug trafficking and violent crime in Middle Tennessee

Thirty-eight individuals have been charged with offenses including drug trafficking, carjacking, assault on law enforcement, use of firearms during violent crimes, unlawful possession of firearms, and immigration violations.


Houston business owner pleads guilty to failing to pay over $1.6 million in payroll taxes

A Houston business owner has admitted to failing to pay more than $1.6 million in employment taxes withheld from employee wages, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


U.S. Department of Education finalizes student loan reforms under OBBBA

The U.S. Department of Education has completed a negotiated rulemaking session focused on federal student loan changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).


Court orders administration to pay full November SNAP benefits after Senate pressure

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following a federal district court order that requires the Administration to provide full Supplemental Nutrition...


Cantwell and Schatz seek answers over delay of nearly $1B in tribal broadband grants

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Vice Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, have sent a letter to Commerce Department...


CMS launches new payment model targeting lower drug costs in medicaid

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative to address high prescription drug costs within Medicaid.


Most U.S metro areas see rising home prices in third quarter of 2025

Home prices increased in 77% of metropolitan areas across the United States during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


Durbin criticizes DHS operation at Illinois preschool; calls again for Noem testimony

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke during a committee executive business meeting to criticize recent actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Trump Administration.


Stimson Center releases CORVI risk assessment highlighting climate challenges facing Aruba

The Stimson Center, a research organization based in Washington, D.C., has released the results of its Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Initiative (CORVI) assessment for Aruba.


NFIB urges Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act citing burden on small businesses

NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant recently discussed the impact of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements on small businesses during an appearance on The Lars Larson Show.


Justice Department removes Baltimore County from sanctuary jurisdiction list

The Department of Justice has announced that Baltimore County, Maryland, is no longer considered a sanctuary jurisdiction.


Vanguard Enterprises recalls Monarch Premium Kratom powder over possible salmonella contamination

Vanguard Enterprises, LLC., operating as Bedrock MFG in Boise, Idaho, has issued a recall for its Monarch Premium Kratom powder products due to potential Salmonella contamination.


First and Last Bakery recalls tomato sauces over potential botulism risk

First and Last Bakery, LLC, based in Hartford, Connecticut, has issued a recall for several tomato sauce products due to a potential health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.