News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


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.


ICE continues arrests of violent offenders during government shutdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers continued law enforcement operations over the weekend, arresting several individuals described as violent offenders, despite not receiving pay due to a government shutdown.


DHS disputes Governor Pritzker's claims on federal law enforcement activities in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made several public statements criticizing federal law enforcement operations in Chicago, which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called inaccurate and misleading.


Secretary Marco Rubio outlines steps for Middle East peace negotiations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing Middle East peace negotiations in an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC's "Meet the Press."


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Venezuela drug boat strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ongoing negotiations involving Hamas and the release of hostages in an interview with Gillian Turner on Fox News Sunday.


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses hostage negotiations and Gaza's future governance

Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza during an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS Face the Nation.


Secretary Marco Rubio discusses progress on hostage negotiations with Hamas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas during an interview with Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week."


Two Chicago residents charged with assaulting federal agents using vehicles

Two Chicago residents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault and impede federal agents.


U.S. Treasury and South Korea pledge transparency in currency market operations

The United States Department of the Treasury and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea have agreed to maintain close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange issues.