News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


PACT Executive Director: 'Many businesses in the United States are one lawsuit away from closing their doors'

Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), has expressed concerns over excessive litigation impacting small businesses and consumers.


Protecting American Consumers Together warns lawsuit abuse is forcing small businesses to close

Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has released a video that underscores the impact of lawsuit abuse by what it describes as "billboard attorneys" on small businesses.


FTC and ABOS to host free webinar on consumer rights education

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) will host a free webinar to educate the public about consumer rights.


NTU warns against new medical tariffs citing national security risks

The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has called on the Department of Commerce to dismiss proposed tariffs or quotas that could raise the cost of medical supplies in the United States.


Nuclear projects face delays amid U.S. government shutdown

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) expressed concerns over the impact of the government shutdown on nuclear innovation.


Government shutdown impacts U.S. farmers amid economic recovery

The ongoing government shutdown is impacting farmers and ranchers across the United States, according to a statement from the America First Policy Institute.


Heritage Foundation supports Trump's holistic approach to fertility treatment

The Heritage Foundation has expressed support for President Donald J. Trump's recent announcement on expanding access to fertility treatments beyond in vitro fertilization (IVF).


Carnegie Endowment Fellow: Current U.S. lithium policy is 'a new kind of state capitalism'

Noah Gordon, a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, commented on recent U.S. lithium strategies, describing them as reflective of state capitalism.


Energy Department says Trump accelerating U.S. lithium development to reduce foreign reliance

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced via X that President Trump is accelerating domestic lithium development to bolster U.S. supply chains and decrease reliance on foreign adversaries.


AFPI warns of supply chain risks amid government shutdown

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has expressed concerns over the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on U.S. supply chains.


NFIB president urges Congress to repeal BOI reporting requirement

Today, the National Review published an opinion piece by Brad Close, President of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), calling for Congress to repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement.


U.S., Australia announce framework to strengthen critical minerals supply chains

The White House announced in a press release that the United States and Australia have launched a framework agreement to bolster supply chains for critical minerals and rare earth elements used in energy, defense, and technology sectors.


American Farm Bureau launches national study on women in agriculture

A new nationwide study focusing on women in agriculture has been launched, aiming to gather insights from across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.


Farm Bureau voices concern over Trump's beef import plans

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed concerns over President Trump's proposal to lower beef prices by increasing imports from Argentina.


Restoration News reports NDAA revisions under review as Congress debates key provisions

Restoration News has reported that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is currently undergoing revisions in Congress.


Restoration News releases podcast with John Tillman on media trust decline

Restoration News has announced the launch of a new episode of its Restoration Spotlight podcast, featuring John Tillman.


Comer calls on Democrats to end shutdown, denies Trump link in Epstein probe

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) joined House Republican leaders on Tuesday to call for Senate Democrats to reopen the federal government, which has been shut down for 21 days.


Portland man sentenced to ten years for possession of child sexual abuse material

A Portland man, David Lee Cannon, 36, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release for possessing more than 200 images of child sexual abuse material.


CAFE Association Executive Director: CAFE Association will provide 'structure, tools, and credibility' to consumers

Edward Weinhaus, interim founding executive director for the Cryptocurrency Anti-Fraud Education (CAFE) Association, said that the organization aims to assist responsible companies in aligning on shared tools and standards to protect consumers.


AARP agrees to $12.5M settlement over alleged disclosure of user data to Facebook

AARP, Inc. has announced a $12.5 million class action settlement in a regulatory filing, offering pro-rated payments to eligible AARP.org video viewers who have Facebook accounts.