News published on Federal Newswire in November 2025

News from November 2025


Maloy calls on Senate Democrats to support clean funding bill amid record shutdown

Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse as the current government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.


Grassley and Cortez Masto propose Senate confirmation for Secret Service director

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto have reintroduced the bipartisan Providing Real Oversight and Transparency to Effectively Counter Threats (PROTECT) Act.


Federal government approves additional funds for North Carolina disaster recovery

The federal government has approved an additional $155 million in reimbursement funds to support North Carolina's recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and other past disasters.


FAA reduces flights at major airports amid staffing issues

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced measures to ensure safety in the national airspace system.


CMS launches new model to reduce Medicaid drug costs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new initiative aimed at reducing prescription drug costs within the Medicaid program.


EPA approves North Dakota's coal combustion residuals permit program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota's application to manage its own coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program.


Senate committee examines strategies for supporting veterans after military service

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, recently led a committee hearing focused on helping veterans achieve long-term success after their military service.


Multifamily developer confidence rises slightly but remains subdued according to NAHB survey

Confidence among multifamily housing developers showed a year-over-year increase in the third quarter, according to the latest Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).


Heritage Foundation senior fellow calls for tort reform: ‘Tort costs the average American family $5,215 per year’

Peter St. Onge, Ph.D., an economist and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said that the U.S. tort system places a burden on families and bankrupts small businesses.


Earth & Water Law partner, American Energy Institute CEO: ‘Environmental activism is now crossing the line into eco-terrorism and lawfare’

Aurelia S. Giacometto, Partner at Earth & Water Law, and Jason Isaac, Founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute, have expressed concerns over environmental activism in a joint op-ed.


Grassley and Durbin urge DOJ to revise rules on intelligence court oversight

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin have called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to revise its procedures regarding congressional attendance at Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and...


Birmingham man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

A Birmingham man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking offenses. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced that Daymon Maurice Collins, 52, received a sentence of 160 months from United States District...


Senate Judiciary Committee addresses nominations and provides update on Arctic Frost probe

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened an executive business meeting on November 6, 2025, addressing several agenda items and providing an update on his investigation into Arctic Frost.


Bartow County felon receives 10-year sentence for firing at police

Shane Jacquces Barfield, a convicted felon from Cartersville, Georgia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after firing a stolen firearm at police officers.


Senator Luján questions agency independence during transportation board nominations

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, addressed concerns regarding the recent government shutdown and the independence of federal transportation agencies during a committee...


Senate committee discusses improving financial transparency in higher education

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke at a hearing focused on improving financial transparency in higher education.


Blue Oven Bakery recalls English muffins over undeclared milk allergen

Blue Oven Bakery, Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced a voluntary recall of its English muffin product due to the presence of undeclared milk allergens.


Guthrie defends GOP approach on U.S. energy policy amid rising electricity costs

Energy prices and grid reliability remain central issues in U.S. energy policy debates, according to an op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, published in the Washington Examiner.


African Food on Wheels recalls dried fish due to possible contamination risk

African Food on Wheels Inc., based in Bronx, New York, has issued a recall for 28 boxes of oven dried fish (Scomberomorus Cavalla) due to a potential health risk.


FAA announces temporary flight reductions at major U.S. airports amid staffing strain

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced a set of measures aimed at maintaining safety in the national airspace system amid ongoing staffing challenges.