News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Tennessee man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation offenses

A man from Nashville, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of children.


Durbin challenges Trump Administration's immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released a video that details what he describes as abuses by federal immigration agencies in Chicago under directives from the Trump...


ICE arrests multiple individuals with criminal histories during Virginia operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals in Virginia as part of a statewide operation targeting people with criminal backgrounds, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


House committee leaders urge probe into CCP-linked tech threats

Chairmen from four key House committees have called on the Department of Commerce to investigate technology products linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), citing concerns over national security.


VA employees furloughed and veteran services cut amid ongoing government shutdown

Nearly 37,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have been furloughed or are working without pay as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown attributed to Democratic lawmakers.


United States congratulates Federated States of Micronesia on 39th independence anniversary

The United States has extended congratulations to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia on the occasion of their 39th anniversary of independence.


EPA cuts construction times for Tijuana River Valley cleanup projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reduction in construction timelines for infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the sewage crisis in the Tijuana River Valley.


USDOT announces milestones in New York Penn Station transformation project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the achievement of three significant milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2027.


CMS announces changes to improve Medicare efficiency and reduce waste

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while reducing unnecessary spending.


Medicare announces policy changes in CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule final rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), effective January 1, 2026.