News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


Senate Ag Committee advances bipartisan bill reauthorizing U.S. Grain Standards Act

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has unanimously advanced H.R. 4550, the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025, to the full Senate after amending the House-passed bill.


Senate committee reviews ROTOR Act aimed at improving aviation safety after fatal crash

At a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed the proposed Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.


NAR addresses Zillow's ChatGPT app and MLS compliance

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a statement regarding Zillow's new app for ChatGPT, addressing the integration of artificial intelligence in real estate technology.


White House submits judicial and executive nominations to Senate

The White House has announced a new round of nominations and withdrawals sent to the Senate for consideration.


Murray County man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

A resident of Davis, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Trump’s Asia visit focuses on trade, regional ties, and US-China relations

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Asia in late October 2025, with planned stops in Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea.


Chairman Jordan refers former CIA Director John Brennan for criminal prosecution

Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution.


Mother and daughter indicted on forced labor charges involving disabled woman in Puerto Rico

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted Luz Maria Peña Lopez, 55, and her daughter, Tatiana Correa Peña, 36, both of Carolina, on charges of forced labor and conspiracy to commit forced labor.


Senate HELP Committee to hold second hearing on labor law reform

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a second hearing on Wednesday, October 22, focusing on reforming federal labor law.


Kelly and Jordan criticize DOJ actions, call for answers from special counsel Jack Smith

Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) have issued statements regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Biden-Harris Justice Department. Rep. Mike Kelly stated, "Surveilling private communications of...


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with Greek finance minister to discuss trade and security

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting last week with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance, in Washington.


Durbin voices concerns after meeting nominee for DOJ criminal division

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement after meeting with Andrew T. Duva, President Trump’s nominee for Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division.


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets UK Chancellor Reeves on Russia, China, and supply chains

Last week, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor to the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, in Washington.


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.


Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with Qatari Finance Minister to discuss Gaza and Iran

Last week, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, in Washington.


President sends greetings to Americans celebrating Diwali

Today, the President issued a message to Americans celebrating Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights."


Mexican national sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry in Oklahoma

Mariano Gabriel-Gabriel, a 28-year-old Mexican national residing in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, was sentenced to time served for unlawful reentry after being previously removed from the United States.


Brooklyn man receives over thirteen-year sentence for fatal fentanyl distribution

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Elijah Morales was sentenced to 158 months in prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of an individual referred to as “John Doe.” The sentence was handed down by United States District...


National Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns to Montana on October 25

Montana is preparing for the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for October 25, 2025.