News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

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

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

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).

Border Patrol agents attacked multiple times during operations in Chicago

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

Yesterday morning in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, U.S. Border Patrol agents were attacked during immigration enforcement operations.

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers charged with rigging MLB prop bets

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

Two Major League Baseball players, Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz and Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera, have been charged in a federal indictment with wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by...

Senate passes bipartisan bill raising veterans’ benefits to match cost-of-living increases

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

The Senate has unanimously approved the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Senator Richard...

Senate Appropriations Committee releases 2026 military construction and veterans affairs appropriations act

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2026.

Senate advances bill to reopen government with new funding measures

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a procedural vote to advance legislation aimed at reopening the federal government.

Face Rock Creamery recalls garlic cheddar due to possible listeria contamination

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

Face Rock Creamery LLC, based in Bandon, Oregon, has announced a voluntary recall of 16 units of its 6-ounce Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar cheese.

Small businesses maintain high rate of unfilled job openings amid ongoing labor challenges

By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2025

In October, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

EPA acts on refinery exemption requests amid renewable fuel standard updates

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made decisions on 16 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions from eight refineries seeking exemptions from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for the years 2021 to 2024.

House Energy and Commerce chair responds to ByHeart infant formula recall

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) decision to recall ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.

ByHeart recalls two batches of infant formula amid FDA investigation into infant botulism

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

ByHeart, a company specializing in baby nutrition, has voluntarily recalled two batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after being notified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about an ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak...

U.S. congratulates Cambodia on 72nd Independence Day anniversary

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

The United States has extended its congratulations to Cambodia on the occasion of the country's 72nd Independence Day, marking over seven decades since Cambodia gained independence.

U.S., Bolivia announce new initiatives as delegation attends presidential inauguration

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

On November 8, Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz.

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on financial transparency in higher education

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, November 6, to discuss ways to improve financial transparency in higher education.

Rep. Scott Franklin warns prolonged shutdown harms Florida farmers and small businesses

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

As the federal government shutdown enters its sixth week, concerns are rising over its impact on families, farmers, and small businesses in Florida and across the country.

House Judiciary Committee reports alleged illegal faculty hiring practices at George Mason University

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report alleging that George Mason University (GMU) engaged in illegal racial discrimination in faculty hiring under the leadership of President Gregory Washington.

Senate HELP Committee postpones hearing on Surgeon General nominee Casey Means

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2025

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has postponed its confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, who was nominated to serve as Surgeon General and Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service.

EPA grants North Dakota control over coal waste regulation

By Federal Newswire | Nov 7, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota's application to manage its coal combustion residuals (CCR) program, transferring regulatory authority from the federal government to the state.