News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


United States and Thailand move forward with reciprocal trade agreement framework

The United States and Thailand have reached a framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at enhancing their economic partnership.


United States and Vietnam agree on framework for reciprocal trade agreement

The United States and Vietnam have announced a new framework for an agreement focused on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade.


Secretary Rubio and Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirm U.S.-Israel ties in Gaza conflict talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss ongoing efforts related to President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza.


Klobuchar criticizes USDA decision to halt SNAP contingency funding

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent decision to withhold food assistance for...


U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau reaffirms partnership with Argentina in call with Foreign Minister Quirno

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a call with Argentina's new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pablo Quirno, to extend congratulations on Quirno’s recent appointment.


Transportation Secretary accuses California over fatal freeway crash

In a recent report, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has accused California of breaching federal laws by allowing a foreign driver to operate a truck, leading to the deaths of three people and the hospitalization of two others.


President highlights tradition as Dodgers face Blue Jays in 2025 World Series

Each year, the World Series marks a longstanding tradition in American culture.


Federal charges brought against 33 alleged members tied to Kensington drug operation

At a news conference in Philadelphia, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced the indictment of 33 alleged members of the Weymouth Street Drug Trafficking Organization, accused of distributing fentanyl, heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine in the...


Tangipahoa Parish reopens highways amid ongoing Smitty's Supply fire cleanup

Cleanup efforts are ongoing in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following the Smitty’s Supply fire.


Weekend Interview: Tom Switzer on How Australia Navigates Between Washington and Beijing

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are facing sharper competition with China, causing them to increase defense budgets and weigh trade opportunities against their own security.


BakerHostetler Law Partner on Binance founder's pardon: 'NO fraud, NO victims, NO criminal history'

Teresa Goody Guillén, a law partner at BakerHostetler, said that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's pardon was related to a single compliance-related charge and emphasized that there were no victims or money laundering involved.


Two men convicted in Brooklyn court for financing ISIS using cryptocurrency

Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Abdullah At Taqi of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), as well as conspiring to launder money.


Secretary Wright directs FERC to expedite grid connections for large loads like data centers

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has instructed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to begin rulemaking procedures aimed at expediting the interconnection process for large electricity loads, such as data centers.


ICE arrests criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses during government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the recent arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens with convictions for serious offenses, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, murder, and robbery.


Secretary Noem details ICE arrests of serious offenders in Minneapolis

Secretary Noem visited Minneapolis, Minnesota, to discuss recent arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area.


White House announces details for annual Halloween celebration hosted by President Trump

On October 30, 2025, the White House will host its annual Halloween event on the South Lawn.


Cassidy criticizes AFT over handling of antisemitism concerns and leadership comments

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for what he describes as a failure to address antisemitism within the organization.


Senators urge President Trump to press for Jimmy Lai’s release in meeting with Xi Jinping

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and over 30 bipartisan colleagues, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to address the case of...


Two Tulsa residents charged with sex and labor trafficking of exotic dancer

Two Cuban nationals residing in Tulsa have been charged with multiple counts related to sex and labor trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


U.S. Attorney's Office seeks death penalty for Zachary Babitz in New Mexico case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has announced its intention to seek the death penalty against Zachary Babitz, 39.