News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


U.S. and Brazil officials agree to further talks on trade and bilateral cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, to discuss trade and bilateral issues.


Energy Department releases roadmap to speed up commercial fusion energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, which aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of fusion energy.


Energy Department finalizes $1.6 billion loan guarantee for Midwest grid upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to support upgrades to the electric grid in the Midwest.


Former National Security Advisor John Bolton indicted on charges related to classified information

A federal grand jury has indicted former National Security Advisor John Bolton, 76, of Bethesda, Maryland, on charges related to the mishandling of classified information.


Coast Guard rescues dozens after catastrophic flooding hits western Alaska

After Typhoon Halong caused severe flooding in Western Alaska, the United States Coast Guard carried out rescue operations that saved dozens of lives.


Sens. Cruz and Cantwell reach agreement on ROTOR Act aviation safety reforms

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have announced a bipartisan agreement on the legislative text of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.


Cantwell and Cruz announce bipartisan aviation safety reforms after DCA mid-air collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have reached a bipartisan agreement that will require aircraft operators to install ADS-B In technology in their fleets by December 31, 2031.


DHS announces $1,000 fee for paroled immigrants starting October 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will introduce a new $1,000 fee for foreign nationals paroled into the United States.


DHS addresses arrest of armed teen with alleged gang ties in Massachusetts

On October 9, 2025, the Everett Police Department in Massachusetts arrested a 13-year-old Brazilian national on charges related to dangerous weapons.


Former Gow School administrator sentenced to 26 years for child pornography production

A former administrator at the Gow School in South Wales, New York, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Matthew Fisher, 52, was also ordered to serve 10 years of...


Beverly Hills CFO arrested; Brentwood man charged with defrauding public homelessness funds

Federal authorities in Los Angeles have announced two separate criminal cases involving alleged fraud related to public funds intended for homelessness projects.


Madras man receives ten-year sentence for attempted coercion and enticement of minor

A Madras, Oregon man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to coerce and entice a minor for sexual purposes.


ICE arrests undocumented Montenegrin working as police officer in Illinois

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Radule Bojovic, a Montenegrin national who was living in the United States without legal status and working as a sworn police officer for the Hanover Park Police Department in Illinois.


Senate Republicans question FDA over approval of new generic chemical abortion drug

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of Republican senators in seeking information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its recent approval of a new...


Cassidy and Hickenlooper introduce legislation to update federal dyslexia policy

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act.


Aloha man charged after allegedly aiming laser at CBP helicopter and possessing meth

Brian Keith Kapileo Nepaial, a 38-year-old resident of Aloha, Oregon, has been charged with pointing a laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter and possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges after prior state conviction

Oscar F. Hernandez III, a 23-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.


Alabama chiropractor sentenced to over six years for tax evasion

An Alabama chiropractor has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for tax evasion and interfering with the administration of internal revenue laws, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


Senator Collins criticizes Democrats for blocking defense appropriations bill

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a statement after Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill.


ICE arrests MS-13 gang leader wanted for murder in El Salvador

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of Ismael Enrique Mendoza Flores, also known as “El Calaco,” an alleged leader of the MS-13 gang who is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illicit associations.