News published on Federal Newswire in October 2025

News from October 2025


Heritage Foundation criticizes Democrats over recent government shutdown

The Heritage Foundation has criticized the recent government shutdown, attributing it to the actions of Democrats in Congress.


Border Patrol agents fire on armed suspect after vehicular attack in Chicago

This morning in Chicago, Border Patrol agents were attacked while conducting a routine patrol near the intersection of 39th Place and South Kedzie Avenue.


JoAnn Naumann named senior enlisted leader at U.S. Strategic Command

U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann has been selected to serve as the next Command Senior Enlisted Leader at U.S. Strategic Command, according to an announcement from David L. Isom, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint...


Korea and U.S. hold 27th integrated defense dialogue in Seoul

The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of War convened the 27th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue in Seoul from September 23 to 24, 2025.


U.S. and South Korea launch business travel and visa working group

The first meeting of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group took place in Washington on September 30.


U.S. extends Independence Day greetings to Tuvalu

On the occasion of Tuvalu's Independence Day, the United States extended its best wishes to the people of Tuvalu.


UN reimposes sanctions on Iran over non-compliance with nuclear commitments

This evening at 8:00 p.m. EDT, the United Nations reinstated sanctions and other restrictions on Iran, acting under six UN Security Council Resolutions: 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, and 1929.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Uzbek Foreign Minister Saidov at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in New York during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets ROK Foreign Minister Cho at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Kyrgyz foreign minister at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Landau met with Kyrgyz Republic Foreign Minister Kulubaev during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Uruguayan foreign minister to discuss trade and democracy

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Uruguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Lubetkin in New York during the 80th United Nations High Level Week.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Tajik foreign minister to discuss security and investment

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on September 25 in New York during the United Nations General Assembly.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Salvadoran foreign minister at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Salvadoran Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.


U.S. State Department releases 2025 investment climate statements for over 170 countries

The U.S. Department of State has released its annual Investment Climate Statements, which provide analysis of the investment environments in more than 170 countries and economies.


U.S., Japanese antitrust officials meet in Washington to strengthen longstanding cooperation

Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson, and Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) Chairman Eiji Chatani met in Washington, D.C., to discuss...


Three charged in Chicago for using vehicles to obstruct work of federal agents

Three people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly using their vehicles to interfere with the work of federal agents.


Portland woman pleads guilty to intimidating federal officer and resisting arrest

Julie Winters, a 47-year-old resident of Portland, pleaded guilty to felony intimidation of a federal officer and resisting arrest, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.


DHS opens Speedway Slammer in Indiana to detain non-citizens with serious criminal records

This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state of Indiana opened the Speedway Slammer, a new facility intended to detain criminal non-citizens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end TPS for Venezuelans

On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States approved an emergency request from the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals residing in the country.


Moolenaar responds to calls for easing restrictions on Chinese investment in US

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) responded to recent media coverage that China is seeking the removal of national security restrictions on its investments in the United States.