JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Greg Nash, AFIMSC Public Affairs Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release: By Nicholas Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications During a Centennial Exhibition, held at the Pentagon on Sept. 28, to commemorate the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) 100 years of operations, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) declassified an NRL-developed electronic intelligence satellite program called Parcae. "With 100 years of history, the Naval R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: Subject: APHIS Establishes an Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Quarantine in Sacramento County, California To: State, Territory, and Tribal Agricultural Regulatory Officials On September 22, 2023, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) established an Oriental fruit fly (  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: As over 40 million student loan borrowers prepare to resume payments next month, Attorney General Mayes and a coalition of attorneys general today warned of looming issues that could further burden borrowers, particularly those in low-income groups. Despite the Biden Administration's recent reforms, including the introduction of the SAVE repayment plan, multiple challenges pers  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: BISHOP, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management advises visitors to plan for the busy fall season in the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. Storm damage from Hurricane Hilary and the historic winter storms in California have created challenging road conditions, leaving some roads closed and others nearly impassable. Visitors can expect longer drive times to reach the Alabama   more

FOLSOM, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: The Bureau of Reclamation today announces four contract negotiation sessions with the Placer County Water Agency on terms and conditions for a long-term Warren Act contract. The contract will be negotiated for the conveyance and temporary storage of up to 47,000 acre-feet of non-Central Valley Project water per year using excess capacity in Folsom Rese  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement after the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: "Dianne Feinstein was many things - a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daugh  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine issued the following news release: The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the world's largest institution dedicated to regenerative medicine, awarded $43.8 million to fund projects aimed at advancing stem cell and gene therapy research in California. The awards will support projects in the Agency's Clinical, Discovery, and Infrastructure programs. Among the awards are 12 projects  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for Central District of California, Martin Estrada, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: An officer with the Veterans Affairs Police Department (VAPD) has been indicted on civil rights and assault charges that allege he used a department-issued baton to illegally strike a man approximately 45 times in 41 seconds at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, the Justice Department announced today. Juan Anthony Carrillo, 45, was  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian today released the following statement on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein: "Sen. Feinstein was a towering force for good for California and our nation. Her ability to break glass ceilings inspired countless women, and she demonstrated skill and compassion as she led her city. She was a fi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office issued the following news release: The California Community Colleges and the United Domestic Workers (UDW) have announced a partnership to support the training and ongoing education needs of the union's members and their dependents that will lead to educational pathways with upward socio-economic mobility. The three-year partnership aims to dismantle barriers often faced by UDW's more than 171,000 members  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES 23-48) entitled "AI Adoption in America: Who, What and Where." The paper was written by Kristina McElheran, J. Frank Li, Erik Brynjolfsson, Zachary Kroff, Emin Dinlersoz, Lucia Foster and Nikolas Zolas. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to spark a revolution in business and the economy (Spulber 2011b). However, systematic evidence on who the using fir  more

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Beale Air Force Base (9th Reconnaissance Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs This two-day course is designed to provide DoD senior leaders with an orientation in mass munitions planning and production. The SOO course consists of classroom instruction on conventional munitions planning, hands-on training for various types of munitions, and participation in a mass  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general calling for stronger measures to protect borrowers as student loan payments resume on the precipice of a looming government shutdown. Over 40 million borrowers are set to resume making payments in October following a three-and-a-half-year pandemic payment pause. In that time, a majority of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter on Sept. 29, 2023: On back-to-back days this week, the Biden Administration took major actions to protect consumers, increase transparency, and promote opportunity and diversity in higher education. First, the Department released final regulations that establish the most effective set of safeguards ever against unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings for postsecondary students (press r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Supports delivery of federally mandated miner education in 46 states, territories * * * The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses by supporting programs such as safety and health courses. The agen  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers used the Advanced Photon Source to better understand invars, a class of metal that does not alter its size with rising temperatures * * * Invars are used in precision instruments, such as telescopes and clocks, but their unique properties have been a scientific mystery for decades. A team of researchers led by the California Institute of Te  more

EDWARDS AFB, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28. The participating crews received expert academics and training on hypersonic fundamentals and participated in tactical discuss  more

EDWARDS AFB, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force's Edwards Air Force Base issued the following news: Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28. The participating crews received expert academics and training on hypersonic fundamentals and participated in tactical disc  more

FRESNO, California, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * Federal Agency Charges Pet Resorts Failed to Reasonably Accommodate Individuals With Disabilities * * * Elaine's Pet Resort, LP and Elaine's Animal House Inc. (collectively, "Elaine's Pet"), who operate pet resorts in Fresno and Madera, California, violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodation to a class of applicants and employees, the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * California Moving Company Recruits Young Individuals to the Exclusion of Older Workers, Federal Agency Charged * * * The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against the San Luis Obispo moving company Meathead Movers, Inc., the largest independent moving company in California, for refusing to hire people based on age, the fe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following web feature: * * * PNNL researchers to lead two Energy Earthshot Research Centers * * * The global shift from nonrenewable to clean renewable energy sources is an all-hands mission. Reaching net-zero carbon emissions requires focus and support comparable to landing a spaceship on the moon. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) calls this 21st century mission Ene  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Agency operations On September 26, the Commission published an updated Plan for Agency Operations in the Absence of the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation. * * * Advisory Opinions Comment Received Advisory Opinion Request 2023-06 (Texas Majority PAC) (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued a following transcript of a podcast on Sept. 29, 2023, by Tom Heintjes, managing editor of the Atlanta Fed's digital magazine Economy Matters, with Julie Hotchkiss, research economist and policy adviser: * * * Tom Heintjes: Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Economy Matterspodcast. I'm Tom Heintjes, managing editor of the Atlanta Fed's digital magazine, Economy Matters. Today, we're sitting down with Julie Hotch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023, by Commissioner Mark C. Christie on transmission cost caps, competitive bidding and transmission incentives (Docket No. ER23-2309-000): * * * I concur to today's order because it reflects our existing precedents and processes and this individual case is not the vehicle to challenge or change them. This case offers a graphic object lesson, however. At a   more

FORT IRWIN, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: Ten Fort Irwin Soldiers earned their Open Water National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Scuba Certification September 22-24 at Laguna Beach, California. The certification, through the installation's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Life Skills Scuba Open Water certification program, spanned three weeks and featured a comprehensive curriculum encompas  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general, urged congressional leaders to approve the SAFER Banking Act of 2023 to lift banking restrictions that prevent state-licensed cannabis businesses from accessing the full range of regulated banking and financial services. Despite the growing number of states that have legally authorized, regulated cannabi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a possible late filing penalty, those who requested an extension to file their 2022 tax return should file their Form 1040 on or before Monday, Oct. 16. Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and in parts of Alabama and Georgia also have   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. H049324, H049433) on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Sixth Appellate District GINA M. GRAY et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. LA SALLE BANK, N.A. et al., Defendants and Respondents. ORDER MODIFYING OPINION AND DENYING REHEARING [NO CHANGE IN JUDGMENT] THE COURT: The court orders that the opinion filed August 30, 2023, be modified as follows:   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. H050142): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Sixth Appellate District THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. DARRELL ANTHONY BODELY, Defendant and Appellant. I. INTRODUCTION In 1993, a jury convicted defendant Darrell Anthony Bodely of first degree murder, burglary, and robbery (Pen. Code, Sec.Sec. 187, 211, 212.5, subd. (b), 459, 460, subd. (b))./1 The jury found  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B323940): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. KENNY INKWON LEE, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Ronald S. Coen, Judge. Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded with instructions. Marilee Marshall, under appointment by the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. A165093): * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division Four THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. WILLIAM DAVENPORT, Defendant and Appellant. In 2007, appellant William Davenport pleaded no contest to second degree murder with a firearm enhancement for the shooting death of Joe West. He was sentenced to prison for 18 years to life. In 2020  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $130,000 agreement resolving allegations that Abraham Kesary, violated the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing multiple female tenants at the Los Angeles rental property he managed. The settlement also resolves claims against M&F Development LLC, the owner of the property. "Tenants have the right to live in their homes free   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: A California real estate executive pleaded guilty yesterday to engaging in an extensive multi-year conspiracy to falsify financial statements. According to court documents, Tyler Ross, 37, formerly of Michigan, served as co-chief executive officer of ROCO Real Estate LLC and ROCO Management LLC, both of which are based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The ROCO companies, and related entiti  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Carlton S. Shier IV, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Two men who participated in a far-reaching conspiracy to launder drug proceeds were sentenced on Friday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves. Anthony Scott Cossu, 29, of Olympia, Washington, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and ordered to forfeit $204,265.00 in money that was proceeds of drug trafficking. Felipe M  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants to pay employees nearly $1 million in back wages and damages after federal investigators found they directed children as young as 14 and 15 to use dangerous equipment and assigned minors to work hours not permitted by law; failed to pay e  more

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists will lead and co-lead projects in support of the Department of Energy's (DOE) new Energy Earthshot program. The Energy Earthshots Initiative calls for innovation and collaboration to tackle the toughest topics in energy-related research. In January, DOE announced Office of Science funding for the En  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, who passed away today at the age of 90. Consistent with the President's directive, flags should remain lowered until sunset on the day of internment. The Go  more

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By Staff Sgt. Melissa L. Karnath, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego September 15th, 2023, was an ordinary Friday evening for Cpl. Nicholas Christensen, who was driving back to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and chatting with Lance Cpl. Ethan Feaster. Suddenly, a car turned left into oncoming traffic causing a horrific collision. Two of the motorcycle riders dire  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Today, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led, alongside Attorney General Bob Ferguson of Washington, a letter to the White House and U.S. Department of Education advocating for more borrower protections and raising concerns about potential loan servicing problems as federal student loan payments resume next month. Over 40 million borrowers, including   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced several promotions among his senior staff, appointing Suzanna Hupp as Director of Government Relations, James Lloyd as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, and Ryan Walters as Chief of the Special Litigation Division. * * * Director of Government Relations Suzanna Hupp has been promoted to Director of Government Relations  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023, on the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein: * * * Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer. And for Jill and me, a cherished friend. In San Francisco, she showed enormous poise and courage in the wake of tragedy, and became a powerful voice for American values. Serving in the Senate together for more than 15 years, I had a front row seat to what Dianne was able to accomplish. It'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21743): * * * In the Matter of CLOUDASTRUCTURE, INC. Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21741): * * * In the Matter of HIGHTIMES HOLDING CORP. Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21730): * * * In the Matter of Lawrence I. Rosen, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Section 21C of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21744): * * * In the Matter of NANCY WILLIAMS, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public interest that public administrative proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted purs  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 29, 2023, by Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Barcena and Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro at a joint news availability: * * * SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello and good morning, everyone. Buenos dias a todos y todas. It's very good to be with you today and it's especially good to be with our colleag  more

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 30 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Three SLAC scientists explain what they do to ensure the world's largest digital camera for astronomy is ready for the big time. * * * Building the world's largest digital camera ever made for astronomy, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time Camera, is no simple task - that much is obvious. The camera features a 3,200 megapixel sensor array, some of  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023: * * * "Tammy and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dianne Feinstein, a titan in American politics who shattered glass ceilings as the longest-serving woman Senator in U.S. history. With a fervent passion for public service, Dianne leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as San Francisco's first female mayor, the first woman elected to the Senate from California, the fi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Kevin G. Ritz, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: A federal grand jury in Memphis has returned a nine-count indictment against a Texas man for operating a mail scheme aimed at defrauding FedEx, a Memphis-based commercial carrier, out of more than $400,000. According to the indictment, Robert W. Clark, 58, of Travis County, Texas has been charged with nine counts of mail fraud in violation  more

VENTURA, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a proposal to list both species of western pond turtle, the northwestern pond turtle and the southwestern pond turtle, as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The Service is also proposing a 4(d) rule, that would support conservation of both species. The northwestern pond tu  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing the availability of the Final Recovery Plan for the Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius). This Final Recovery Plan is a revision of the previous 2002 Recovery Plan and is based on the best available scientific information. Recovery Plans are non-regulatory documents that ac  more

ARCATA, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will list the Lassics lupine, a plant species found only in northern California, as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This final rule, which includes a critical habitat designation, is based on the best available scientific and commercial information for the species. Primary factors contributing to th  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs conducted a scheduled, missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Louisiana (SSBN-743), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, at approximately 2:10 p.m. yesterday. This test marks 191 successful missile launches of the Trident II (D5 & D5LE) strategic wea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2023: The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced the appointment of ten individuals to the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC). Among the new appointees are Tribal, state, and local government representatives: * Sam Cho, Commissioner, Port of Seattle * Dr. James Collard, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Citizen Potawatomi Na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2023, on the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein: * * * Senator Dianne Feinstein was one of the greatest public servants that California and our nation has ever known. As the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco, and the longest-tenured woman to serve in the United States Senate, Dianne Feinstein broke barriers, inspired gen  more