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News from October 2025


Senator Cantwell urges Big Ten leaders to reconsider potential sale of athletic revenues

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has sent a letter to the presidents and chancellors of Big Ten Conference universities expressing concerns about reports that the...


NFIB urges rejection of legislation impacting small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concerns over legislation discussed during a U.S. Senate labor hearing, arguing it could negatively impact small businesses.


AHA urges Senate committee to improve medical supply chain

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the Senate Special Committee on Aging to enhance the supply chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.


Senate fails to pass CR; government shutdown persists

The U.S. Senate has once again failed to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, resulting in the continuation of the federal government shutdown.


AFPI urges reopening of government for firefighter pay amid shutdown

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on federal firefighters.


Government shutdown impacts national parks and local economies

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on national parks and local economies.


Government shutdown impacts jobs and services says America First Policy Institute

America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has expressed concerns over the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting its impact on the U.S. economy and citizens.


Weekend Interview: Bob McEwen on Ukraine, Deterrence, and American Leadership

From high-level meetings at the United Nations to efforts to return abducted children, Ukraine’s future continues to test the West’s resolve.


President Trump proclaims October 9 as Leif Erikson Day to honor Nordic-American heritage

More than a thousand years ago, Norse explorer Leif Erikson became the first European to set foot in North America, according to tradition.


FTC to hold roundtable on scams targeting older adults during Medicare enrollment

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a roundtable discussion on October 9, 2025, focused on protecting older adults from scams related to Medicare and health insurance.


Cassidy addresses Senate HELP Committee on risks and benefits of artificial intelligence

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on American families and the...


Amory man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking minors

An Amory, Mississippi resident, Steven Gaston Colburn, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors.


Senate fails to pass funding deal; government shutdown continues

The federal government shutdown persists as the Senate failed to pass a funding deal on October 3.


Aerospace Industries Association urges comprehensive reforms in final NDAA

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has expressed support for the Senate's passage of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026.


NFIB warns Senate labor proposals could harm small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), voicing concerns about legislation being considered during a hearing titled “Labor Law Reform...


ICE continues arrests of violent offenders during government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has continued to carry out arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes, including sexual offenses against children and murder, during the ongoing government shutdown.


House Republicans criticize Senator Schumer over comments during ongoing government shutdown

Mere days after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole warned that a prolonged government shutdown would lead to increased damage, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated to the press, “every day gets better for us.” This comment has...


Tupelo man receives 20-year sentence for coercing minors into sending child pornography

A Tupelo, Mississippi man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for coercing more than 46 minor girls into sending sexually explicit images and videos through an online application.


President Trump proclaims October 13 as Columbus Day for 2025

President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation declaring October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day.


DHS says previously deported man charged with murder after fatal DUI crash in California

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided details about the arrest of Beto Cerillo-Bialva, a Mexican national who was taken into custody on September 7, 2025.