RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 337th ACS trains international partners * By Senior Airman Briana Beavers  * 33rd Fighter Wing TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- To support and enhance the aerial capabilities of U.S. allies, the 337th Air Control Squadron instructs international partners on air battle management.  This iteration of studies facilitates training to Indonesian and Italian Air Force officers.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Army streamlines training requirements to enhance warfighting readiness WASHINGTON -The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical form  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Bipartisan Bill to Increase Rural Access to Specialty Care Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) lead a bipartisan, bicameral coalition in introducing H.R.2533 - the Ensuring Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act, legislation to increase rural access to specialty care providers by authorizing the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Inno  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Brownsville Port of Entry CBP agriculture specialists intercept rare first in port pest BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Veterans International Bridge import lot intercepted a rare "First in Port" pest in a shipment of palm foliage. The interception occurred on March 13 at  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $491K in cocaine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $491,000 in cocaine hidden in a passenger vehicle. On April 2, CBP officers at the Camino Real International Bridge referred a 2014 Ford pickup truck   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Champions "One Big Beautiful Bill" on The Ben Shapiro Show WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined The Daily Wire's The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, which will unlock President Trump's full America First agenda, as well as  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * Chairmen Green, Guest on Homeland Democrats Visiting the Border After Trump Ends the Chaos WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) released the following statements on the upcoming visit by Democrat memb  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Commander's Key Support Program enhances readiness through connection JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force Commander's Key Support Program is a vital initiative that fosters a sense of community among Airmen and their families through a network of volunteers who help alleviate the stresses of military life and promote famil  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced updates to the federal Procurement List, with new product additions and deletions set to take effect on May 4, 2025. This regulatory change is part of the Commission's ongoing mandate under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act to provide employment opportunities to people who are blind or have severe disabilities through federal procurement contracts with qualified nonprofit agencies. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, operating as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, has proposed a significant round of deletions from the federal Procurement List, impacting dozens of products and one service previously supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The proposed action, published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2025, opens a public comment period as re  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Disastrous Trump "Liberation Day" Tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following the Trump Administration's implementation of a sweeping 10 percent across-the-board tariff on all imports and double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries which will hurt Americans by raising the price of virtually all goods. These   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Trump Tariffs, Largest Tax Increase in United States History Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on virtually all U.S. trading partners. "President Trump promised he would lower costs on day one. Instead, he has imposed massive tariffs, which even the Wall Street Journal Edi  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 3, 2025 ARMY Bechtel National Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $242,282,475 modification (P00284) to contract W52P1J-09-C-0012 to capture past contract overruns for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. Work will be performed in Pueblo, Colorado, with an estimated completion date of April 3, 2026. Fiscal 2015 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in t  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 3, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Ashland 10-inch and 14-inch two-bar casement window hinge tracks Hazard: The metal sliding arm can disengage from the hinge track causing the window sash to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: April 03, 2025 Units: About 200,000 Consumer Contact: AmesburyTruth toll-free at 844-329-9697 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Houston native and professional boxer George Foreman, who passed away on March 21, 2025. Read the resolution text here or below: "Whereas George Foreman was born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall,   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from the Luminant Companies. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments of the Luminant Companies On EPA's Proposed Rule Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction 90 Fed. Reg. 4,707 (Jan. 16, 2025) 90 Fed. Reg. 4,635 (Jan. 16, 2025) EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107 S  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 12, 2025, from Plastic Pollution Coalition: * * * To: Marcy Card Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-000195812 Re: Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation, Vinyl Chloride, Under Toxic Substances Contract Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 4, 2025, from Shintech Inc., Akron, Ohio: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Shintech's Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride (CAS RN 75-01-4); EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from Talen Energy Corp., Houston, Texas: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Land and Emergency Management Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published its latest weekly list of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between March 24 and March 31, 2025, detailing key infrastructure projects under federal environmental review. The notice, released April 4 in the Federal Register, includes draft and final statements for major energy and transportation developments in Texas, Arizona, and Alabama, reflecting the agency's statutory responsibilities under Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst, Williams Extend Pursuit of COVID Fraudsters After Biden Dropped the Ball WASHINGTON - After a shocking report revealed that the Biden Small Business Administration (SBA) failed to pursue nearly two million individuals suspected of stealing pandemic aid, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * FACT SHEET: Trump Imperils Program to Help Working Americans Heat and Cool Their Homes Trump and RFK Jr. fired entire staff running LIHEAP--putting program that helps 6 million American households heat and cool their homes in grave jeopardy $378 million due to go out to help Americans avoid sweltering heat this summer now at risk Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has finalized a rule to reinstate several FM radio allotments in communities across Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Montana, and Texas. These frequency slots had previously been removed from the FCC's Table of FM Allotments after licenses or construction permits had been issued, but have now become vacant due to the cancellation of those authorizations or the dismissal of long-form auction applications. The action, effective  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has announced the receipt of applications under the Change in Bank Control Act from individuals seeking to acquire or retain shares in two U.S. bank holding companies, with implications for control over community banks based in Illinois and Minnesota. The filings were disclosed in a notice published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2025. In Illinois, a broad coalition of individuals associated with the Mensching Family Group, based ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the Texas LNG Project proposed by Texas LNG Brownsville LLC, following a mandate from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The liquefied natural gas export project, located at the Port of Brownsville in southern Texas, had previously been approved in April 2023, but the court remanded that approval in August 2024 after identifying  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the proposed Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project, a joint development by Rio Grande LNG, LLC and Rio Bravo Pipeline Company, LLC. This action comes in response to an August 2024 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which found the agency's previous environmental review insufficient under the National En  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On School Choice Package Advancing To Texas House Floor Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement congratulating the members of the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2, the school choice legislation, out of committee. This critical legislation will create a universal school choice program in Texas. "Texas is within reach of the largest  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Gulf Cartel member arrested BROWNSVILLE, Texas - On April 2, 2025, Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector Anti-Smuggling Unit with the assistance of the Cameron County Constables Precinct 2 Office, identified and arrested a suspected Gulf Cartel member operating in the United States. Fabian SILVA-Aguirre, also known as "Comandante Pony" was t  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Announces Staff Changes, Promotions, Trump Admin Appointments WASHINGTON --United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today announced 22 additions and changes to his staff over the last year, as well as 14 of his staff appointed to serve in the Trump Administration. "I'm pleased to welcome several additions to my staff and announce well-deserved promotions for others," said Senator Hagerty  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * High Ranking MS-13 Leader and Fugitive Wanted for Multiple Murders Found and Arrested in Long Island Last night, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was arrested in New York for his alleged role in a conspiracy responsible for 11 murders. Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as Momia, was indicted the District of Nevada and charged with racketeering conspi  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted a committee hearing on March 31, 2025: * * * NO ROGUE RULINGS ACT OF 2025; SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT; DISAPPROVING THE RULE RELATING TO OVERDRAFT LENDING: VERY LARGE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; DISAPPROVING THE RULE RELATING TO DEFINING LARGER PARTICIPANTS OF A MARKET FOR GENERAL-USE DIGITAL CONSUMER PAYMENT APPLICATIONS Committee on Rules: Full Committee began a hearing on H.R. 1526, the "No Rogue Rulings Act of 20  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston deports 174 criminal aliens to Mexico in 2 weeks who account for 610 criminal convictions as a group HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston field office deported 174 criminal aliens, including 24 gang members, to Mexico between March 17 to March 28 who as a group account for 610 crimi  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation results in a woman admitting to smuggling firearms into Mexico BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A Georgia woman entered a guilty plea April 1 to smuggling several firearms and magazines hidden in a vehicle's gas tank, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with assistanc  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: McCaul, Dr. Arthur Herman Highlight AUKUS as Key to Countering the CCP, Maintaining High-Tech Supremacy WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Dr. Arthur Herman, a senior fellow and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative at Hudson Institute, penned an op-ed (link is external) in National Review highlighting how AUKUS -- the security pact between the United States, U  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Idaho Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson and U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from Chris West, managing director at Willis Towers Watson, Dallas, Texas, and William A. Kalten J.D., head of RIC Technical Services, North America at Willis Towers Watson, Stamford, Connecticut: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-100669-24) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Proposed  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Leaders of the House, Senate VA Committee & VA Appropriations Request Cost Estimate for VA Electronic Health Record A bipartisan, bicameral group of leaders from the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations Committees sent a letter requesting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) submit an updated schedule and cost estimate to Congress for the Electronic Health Record Mod  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Record Low Border Crossings in March WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee -- released the following statement on March's record-low border crossings under the Trump administration. "Month after month, the Trump administration continues to prove that deterrence works. I've dealt with the border for mor  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated March 17, 2025, from Volvo Autonomous Solutions, a Volvo Group company: * * * To: Peter Simshauser Chief Counsel National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Re: ADS-Equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (NHTSA2024-0100) * * * Dear Mr. Simshauser, Volvo A  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12169) on April 2, 2025, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * An Overview of Medical Debt: Collection, Credit Reporting, and Related Policy Issues Medical debt is a fairly common occurrence for Americans who have received medical care. This InFocus discusses medical debt; how that debt is collected and reported to credit reporting agencies (also cal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Partner nation liaison officer enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Military readiness and lethality are essential in today's interconnected and complex security environment. Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz, a partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, pl  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 3, 2025, honoring National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: * * * This month, we recognize National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month by ending the unfathomable human abuse committed under open borders policies. One of the leading causes of sexual violence over the last 4 years has been the invasion of illegal aliens at our southern border. In a treasonous act of betrayal against the Am  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump sent 18 nominations to the Senate on March 31, 2025: Marc Andersen, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. Gregory Autry, of Florida, to be Chief Financial Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Donald Bergin III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs). Marc Berkowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Jonathan Berry, of Maryland, to be S  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump sent 57 nominations to the Senate on March 24, 2025: Herschel Walker, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Alex Adams, of Idaho, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services. Stacey Feinberg, of California, to be Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Melissa Argyros, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia. Kenneth Howery, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Kin  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Chu, Repro. Caucus, Dem. Women's Caucus Press RFK Jr. to Unfreeze Title X Funding, Restore Access to Critical Reproductive Care Members express outrage at Trump administration claims that Title X is frozen because it is DEI, stating "A federal program's ability to provide care to people from historically marginalized and underserved communities does not make it wrong or illegal" Text of   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castro Statement on the Administration's Latest Tariffs Targeting Texas April 02, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration ramping up their reckless trade war and imposing sweeping tariffs that will have a direct and enormous impact on Texas. "Texans do not want a reckless tariff war. President  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Hold South Africa Accountable for Supporting American Adversaries WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, which would mandate a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa and help advance President Trump's foreign policy agen  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Randy Weber Introduces the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14) and Deborah Ross (NC-2) introduced the Next Generation Pipeline Research and Development Act that will improve America's pipeline infrastructure for current and future energy sources. This legislation strengthens public-private partnerships and e  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Praises Law Enforcement for Apprehending Tren de Aragua Gang Members in Hays County, Texas April 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) released the statement below following yesterday's announcement (link is external) of local, state, and federal law enforcement arresting over 40 individuals with ties to Tren de Aragua in Hays County, located in Texas 21st C  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Fight to Protect Medicaid, Holds Meeting with Federal, State, and Local Healthcare Leaders SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS--Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a second conversation with federal, state, and local healthcare leaders to share updates on his work in Congress to protect Medicaid and other critical healthcare programs millions of Americans rely on.   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Give Afrikaner Population Priority-2 Refugee Status WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement (AFRIKANER) Act, which would give Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Pfluger Introduce Legislation to Ensure the Free Market Can Continue to Conserve Exotic Game Species April 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Exotic Hoofstock Reform Act today. This bill will delist non-native hoofstock species to guarantee that exotic game ranches in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and across the   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Specialty Care in Rural Communities Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced her bipartisan, bicameral bill to increase rural communities' access to specialty care providers. Modeled on a successful Oregon pilot program (link is external), the Ensuring Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act authorizes  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Senate conducted seven committee hearings on April 1, 2025: * * * NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine S. 222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk, after receiving testimony from Eve Stoody, Director, Nutrition Guidance and Analysis Division, Department of Agriculture; Linette Do  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Senate conducted nine committee hearings on April 2, 2025: * * * SAFETY FIRST: RESTORING BOEING'S STATUS Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded hearing to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first, after receiving testimony from Robert K. Ortberg, The Boeing Company, Arlington, Virginia. * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearin  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Grassley-Led Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Prices WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a markup on six bipartisan Grassley-backed bills to boost competition in the pharmaceutical industry and improve access to more affordable prescription drugs. All six bills advanced in committee by voice vote. "Americans facing sky  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Grassley-Led Bills to Lower Prescription Drug Prices WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) led a markup on six bipartisan Grassley-backed bills to boost competition in the pharmaceutical industry and improve access to more affordable prescription drugs. All six bills advanced in comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Senators Press Boeing CEO on Company's Safety, Quality Improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. - At yesterday's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, "Safety First: Restoring Boeing's Status as a Great American Manufacturer," Senate Republicans questioned Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on implementation of the company's safety and quality  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Sens. Cruz, Padilla Introduce Bill To Improve Fog Forecasting, Boost Vessel Safety at Ports Bipartisan legislation follows significant fog-related trouble at Houston's port WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Fog Observation  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Graham, and Blumenthal Introduce Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week introduced legislation with primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and global actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. ~~ ~~ These sanctions wo  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Transnational Manager for Colombia's Clan del Golfo Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy A Colombian national and lieutenant for Clan del Golfo (CDG) pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine destined for the United States. According to court documents, Fabian Edilson Torres Caranton, also known as David and Cassius, 53, served  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- Troy University, Alabama has completed an extensive inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects held in its archaeological and forensics laboratories, and has determined cultural affiliation with multiple federally recognized tribes. In a notice published by the National Park Service on April 4, 2025, the university outlined plans to repatriate the remains of 32 individuals along with 1,485 associated funerary objects in accordance with the Nati  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Recommendations for U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today sent a letter to the White House recommending candidates for the U.S. Attorney vacancies in the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) and the Western District of Virginia (WDVA). In their letter, the Senators recommend  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch-Sponsored Bipartisan Bills to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs Advance Out of Judiciary Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a slate of bipartisan bills to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including several sponsored by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.). "We're facing an affordability crisis right now, and the cost of health care and prescription drugs  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Sanctions Against the Russian Federation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 49 of his Senate colleagues in introducing primary and secondary sanctions against the Russian Federation and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be imposed if Russia refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine   more