News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


Ranking Member Markey urges Congress to support small businesses against Trump's tariffs

On October 29, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) addressed the Senate floor to draw attention to the impact of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on American small businesses.


U.S. cancels 13 Mexican airline routes over aviation agreement dispute

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the cancellation of 13 routes operated by Mexican carriers into the United States.


HUD marks six years of Foster Youth to Independence program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is marking the sixth anniversary of its Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, a program designed to support young people transitioning out of foster care.


Senator Cassidy addresses need for reforms in biomedical innovation during HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee in a hearing focused on advancing medical innovation and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in delivering...


Urgent care operator settles $3 million claim over alleged False Claims Act violations

Bloom Care LLC and its owners have agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Senate Republicans nominate Charlie Kirk for National Garden of American Heroes

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with 14 Republican senators, has put forward Charlie Kirk for inclusion in the National Garden of American Heroes.


Senate Commerce Committee schedules nomination hearing for transportation positions

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a hearing to review nominees for key transportation roles.


Joe Mitchell appointed as HUD regional administrator for Great Plains Region

Joe Mitchell has been named the new Regional Administrator for the Great Plains Region (Region VII) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to an announcement from HUD Secretary Scott Turner.


HUD announces disaster assistance measures for Arkansas after spring storms

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Arkansas to support recovery efforts following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that took place from April 2 to April 22, 2025. “HUD...


HUD announces federal aid for Kentucky after May tornadoes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Kentucky following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred on May 16-17, 2025.


Senator Cantwell questions absence of FCC chairman during Senate First Amendment hearing

At a Senate hearing on government censorship and the First Amendment, Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned the absence of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as a witness.


Senator Heinrich calls for staffing increases amid review of National Historic Preservation Act

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, highlighted the need to protect the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) during a committee hearing on October 29, 2025.


Senator Cruz calls for legislation after claims tech firms faced White House pressure on content moderation

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, highlighted concerns over government influence on technology companies during a hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part...


ICE announces arrests of criminal illegal aliens during government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on October 29, 2025, that it has arrested several individuals described as dangerous criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of sexual offenses against minors, assault, and drug...


HUD backs new executive order focused on accountability in homelessness programs

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has expressed support for President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The order aims to increase accountability in...


HUD announces federal disaster aid for Oklahoma after March wildfires

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new federal disaster assistance for Oklahoma to support recovery from wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred in March 2025.


Cruz leads Senate push demanding release of pastor Ezra Jin after arrests in China

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party for abducting Pastor Ezra Jin and other leaders of...


Legislation makes opportunity zones permanent with expanded incentives for rural communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner issued a statement following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is set to become law.


HUD signs memorandum with Korean partners to boost cooperation on housing finance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), and Korea Housing Finance Corporation (KHFC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in...


Biden administration influenced reversal of park service uniform ban for pride events

Emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI) have revealed that the Biden administration influenced the Department of Interior to reverse a ban on National Park Service employees...