News from October 2025
By Federal Newswire Editorial Board | Oct 31, 2025
At a Capitol Hill briefing on Oct. 21 hosted by the National Coalition for Energy Analytics (NCEA), a panel of mining and energy experts joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) to issue a stark warning about the global mining industry’s trajectory—particularly the mounting threat of a copper shortfall and China’s growing control over critical minerals supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns over crypto ATM bans, suggesting they address symptoms rather than targeting scammers and consumer education.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the release dates for several important agricultural reports in November 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jim Banks (R-IN) have introduced new legislation aimed at changing how retirement savings are managed for American workers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
The White House will reopen for public tours starting Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
All Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), have sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Consumers’ Research has requested that federal agencies terminate partnerships with First Street Foundation and instead rely on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps, according to a letter from the organization.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens, who were convicted of serious offenses including sexual abuse of children, indecent assault, patronizing a child...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 49 months in prison for sending antisemitic death threats and engaging in interstate stalking of Jewish victims in New York City.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Colombian national Jose Orlando Buitrago-Rodríguez, also known as “Tito el Borracho,” has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the District of Puerto Rico.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Bolivia’s President-Elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira to reaffirm the United States’ intention to maintain a robust partnership with Bolivia.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, effective from January 1, 2027.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino has emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between government and private industry to address growing cyber threats, particularly from nation-state actors such as China,...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have requested a briefing from NCAA President Charlie Baker regarding the organization’s recent decision to allow student athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following a District Court ruling that requires the Administration to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new funding opportunity of up to $100 million aimed at refurbishing and modernizing the country’s coal power plants.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by a crowd in Oxnard, California, while executing arrest warrants related to a previous incident at a marijuana facility.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
A New York man, Tarek Bazrouk, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for hate crimes after repeatedly assaulting Jewish individuals at protests related to the Israel/Hamas war.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
A group of New Mexico lawmakers has issued a statement criticizing the Trump administration and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for starting the process to reverse protections around Chaco Canyon by seeking to overturn Public...
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Alaska's revised air quality plan for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, removing certain regulations from the previous administration while maintaining health and environmental standards.
