News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Grassley calls for action after reports of federal judges criticizing supreme court

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor expressing concern about recent criticism of the Supreme Court from within the federal judiciary.


Bipartisan group introduces bill seeking end of Jackson-Vanik restrictions on Central Asian trade

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced legislation to repeal the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions.


U.S., Central Asian leaders mark renewed partnership at State Department reception

At the U.S. Department of State, senior officials and lawmakers welcomed leaders from five Central Asian republics—Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan—for a reception marking a renewed era of engagement...


Ernst leads Senate resolution honoring veteran-owned small businesses

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship, is leading a bipartisan effort to recognize veteran small business owners.


U.S. Treasury Secretary meets with Singapore Prime Minister on financial cooperation

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Gyeongju to discuss ongoing priorities between the two countries.


Treasury Secretary Bessent highlights U.S.-APEC cooperation on trade resilience at leaders’ dialogue

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the APEC Economic Leaders’ Informal Dialogue, representing President Trump and emphasizing the United States' commitment to fostering a more connected and resilient Asia-Pacific region.


Former Atlanta postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft and PPP loan fraud

A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, Vershun Weaver, has pleaded guilty to charges of stealing government treasury checks from recipients on his delivery route and fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during the...


Treasury official visits Middle East partners for talks on Iran sanctions enforcement

Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley has started a trip to Europe and the Middle East, focusing on implementing President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran.


ICE continues arrests during government shutdown amid reports of serious criminal convictions

Despite an ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens with convictions for serious offenses.


Senate Democrats urge Supreme Court action against Trump-era business tariffs

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led a group of Senate Democrats and small business owners in a press conference on November 5, calling on the Supreme Court to overturn tariffs imposed by former President Trump.


Durbin challenges denial of congressional oversight visits at Illinois ICE facility

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has raised concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons regarding repeated denials of...


Atoka man pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge

An Atoka, Oklahoma resident has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Fiber laser expert convicted in federal court for economic espionage involving defense technology

Ji Wang, a resident of Painted Post, New York, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges including economic espionage and theft of trade secrets.


Durbin criticizes Trump administration over alleged efforts against voting rights

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor criticizing actions by the Trump Administration that he says undermine voting rights in the United States.


Chairman Boozman underscores USDA's role at Glen Smith's nomination hearing

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman highlighted the significance of rural development during a hearing for Glen Smith's nomination as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development.


Moolenaar responds to charges against former University of Michigan scholars

New charges have been filed against three Chinese nationals who previously worked at the University of Michigan.


Grassley, Jordan seek action from Chief Justice Roberts on federal judge ethics concerns

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have contacted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts about recent anonymous public statements made by federal judges criticizing the Supreme...


President highlights efforts during National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

During National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the President has emphasized a renewed commitment to fighting lung cancer and supporting those affected by the disease.


House Energy panel seeks documents on EPA greenhouse gas fund grants

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman John Joyce, M.D., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Gary Palmer, Chairman of the Subcommittee on...


Third Dearborn man arrested in alleged ISIS support conspiracy

A third suspect, Ayob Nasser, 19, from Dearborn, Michigan, was arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged ISIS terrorism case involving two other Dearborn men, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud.