News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


Rep. Guthrie says nuclear power key to meeting AI-era energy demand

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced that Chairman Brett Guthrie published an op-ed emphasizing the critical role of nuclear energy in meeting the increasing power demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI).


President Trump approves Ambler Road Project appeal by Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority

I approve the appeal made by the applicant Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) on June 6, 2025, under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and approve AIDEA’s 2016 revised...


Latin Kings gang member arrested for placing bounty on Border Patrol chief

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Juan Espinoza Martinez, a member of the Latin Kings gang, in Burr Ridge, Illinois.


NFIB files amicus brief challenging FCC's reissued data privacy rule

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief in the case Ohio Telecom Association, et al. v. Federal Communications Commission, et al., which is currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.


Charles Neil Floyd sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington

Charles Neil Floyd was sworn in as the interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington on October 6, 2025.


OFRA estimates gray wolf presence causes multimillion-dollar losses to cattle ranches

The Office for Fiscal and Regulatory Analysis (OFRA) has released a preliminary estimate regarding the economic losses that Northern cattle ranches may face due to gray wolves over the period from 2025 to 2034.


White House outlines new initiatives on Child Health Day

This Child Health Day, the White House highlighted ongoing efforts to address health challenges facing American children.


Senator Cantwell urges restoration of whistleblower reporting channels after federal funding halt

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to reverse a decision that restricts funding for...


Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against federal official

An alleged leader of the Latin Kings street gang in Chicago has been charged with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in immigration enforcement operations.


DHS reports arrests in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz despite violence

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made several arrests in Chicago, Illinois over the weekend.


Trump orders National Guard deployment for protection amid unrest at federal sites in Illinois

Federal authorities have ordered the mobilization of at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to protect federal personnel and property in Illinois, particularly in Chicago.


CDC updates immunization schedules with new guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedules for adults and children, shifting to an individual-based approach for COVID-19 vaccination and recommending that toddlers receive the varicella...


Senators introduce PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to reauthorize federal oversight

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation’s Energy to assure Safety, or...


ICE and Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrest over 90 undocumented truck drivers during I-40 operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in cooperation with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), conducted a three-day operation along Interstate 40 in Oklahoma that resulted in the arrest of 120 individuals for immigration violations,...


CDC updates immunization schedules with new guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its immunization schedules for adults and children, introducing a shift to individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination and recommending standalone chickenpox...


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on foreign-made generic drug dependence

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have announced a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025, focusing on the risks associated with America’s reliance on foreign-manufactured...


Gervais man charged with assaulting officer outside South Portland ICE office

A Gervais resident, Jairin Anzaldua-Ervin, 29, appeared in federal court following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.


Mexican national charged with assaulting Texas officer during immigration arrest

A Mexican national living in Houston without legal status has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, resulting in serious injuries, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on U.S. reliance on foreign-made generic drugs

On Wednesday, October 8, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing titled “Bad Medicine: Closing the Loopholes That Kill American Patients.” The session, led by Committee Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten...


Secretary Rubio meets Kuwaiti official to discuss security, economy, and Gaza conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to discuss the security and economic partnership between the United States and Kuwait.