News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


Dallas man arrested after TikTok post allegedly solicits murder of ICE agents

An individual from Mexico residing illegally in the United States was arrested in Dallas on Tuesday after allegedly posting a solicitation on TikTok for others to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.


San Diego man faces federal charges for mailing threat

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that George Russell Isbell Jr., a 69-year-old resident of San Diego, has been charged with mailing a threatening communication.


Weekend Interview: Lyle Burgoon on Fixing the Flaws in America’s Science Policy

Some of the policy debates over chemicals and food additives focus on what should count as “real” science and how policy should change as evidence improves.


Cassidy criticizes California law expanding state labor board powers over federal worker claims

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed strong criticism of a new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.


Stimson Center appoints Andrew Oros as new director of Japan Program

The Stimson Center has announced the appointment of Andrew Oros as its new Senior Fellow and Director of the Japan Program.


U.S. Attorney’s Office and Marshals Service target non-compliant sex offenders in Washington, D.C

Federal authorities in Washington, D.C. have intensified efforts to ensure that sex offenders residing in the District comply with registration laws.


Portland woman charged with assaulting federal officer near ICE building

A Portland woman appeared in federal court after being charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.


Secretary Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente discuss security cooperation in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente in Washington, D.C. to review progress following the first meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group and to discuss further cooperation on...


DHS refutes media claims of kidnapping after Chicago vehicle-ramming incident

DHS officials have addressed recent reports about an incident in Chicago, clarifying that claims of a "kidnapping" involving a U.S. teenager are false.


Cantwell requests investigation into DHS Secretary Noem over alleged Hatch Act violation

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called for an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.


ICE arrests Mexican national wanted for murder during operation in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of Luis Bautista-Perez, a Mexican national wanted for aggravated homicide in Mexico.


Senate Aging Committee examines vulnerabilities in US drug supply chain

Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging focused on the vulnerabilities in the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain and America’s dependence on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Cole says troops paid after Trump acts amid shutdown

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole issued a statement on the timely payment of U.S. military personnel following a government shutdown.


Labor remains top concern for small businesses as optimism index falls

NFIB Research Center Executive Director Holly Wade appeared on Bloomberg: The Close to discuss the recent findings from the Small Business Optimism Index and how these are influencing Main Street businesses.


ICE officers continue arrests during government shutdown; officials urge resolution for back pay

Despite a government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its law enforcement activities across the United States.


API CEO calls for new era of US energy leadership

At the Drake Energy Security Forum in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), emphasized the need for a new era of American energy leadership.


Small business optimism drops amid rising uncertainty and inflation

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a decline in small business optimism for September.


Government shutdown affects air travel as TSA employees work without pay

Today, the America First Policy Institute released a statement addressing the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel.


Prospects remain uncertain for Trump-Xi meeting amid rising US-China economic tensions

Less than three weeks before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, economic tensions between the United States and China have intensified, raising doubts about a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump...


Senate Commerce Committee to hold nomination hearing for maritime and commerce agency positions

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for several key positions in maritime and commerce agencies.