RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 85 EIS demonstrates excellence during CIDARA exercise * Published Jan. 21, 2025 * By 85th Engineering Installation Squadron * 81st Training Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 85th Engineering and Installation Squadron conducted a Cyberspace Infrastructure Damage Assessment and Repair exercise Jan. 13-16, 2025. This exercise tested the unit's rapid response c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The new Air Force Joint Air-transportable Containerized Kitchen System is being put through its paces this month during the 11th Air Task Force training event on the Combat Support Training Range at the Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. "Being able to accomplish the final test and evaluation phase for the JACKS mission feeding   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: No matter the economic factors at play in the new year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service provides exceptional value to military communities around the world. Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, their families, retirees and all other authorized shoppers can find name brands in categories from electronics, apparel, shoes and beauty to sporting goods, furniture and household products, all tax-free a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard announces immediate action in support of Presidential Executive Orders The Coast Guard announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025. "The U.S. Coast Guard is the world's premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America's maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty," said Adm. Kevin Lunday,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 21, 2025 ARMY Hospital Housekeeping System LLC, Dripping Springs, Texas, was awarded a $939,999,000 firm-fixed-price contract for specialized medical facilities operation and maintenance services. Bids were solicited via the internet with 17 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 25, 2031. U.S. Army Corps of Eng  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with Commerce Secretary Nominee Howard Lutnick WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Howard Lutnick, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions UN Ambassador Nominee Stefanik on Reestablishing Deterrence WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's hearing on the nomination of U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Rep. Stefanik the need to reestablish deterrence on the world stage f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing 'American Girls In Sports Day' WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 29 of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize 'American Girls in Sports Day' on Oct. 10: "I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution to recognize Oct. 10 as American Girls in Sports Day and honor the contr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Introduces Bill to Redesignate Iran-Backed Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act" to redesignate Ansarallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The Houthis, a paramilitary organization in Yemen funded by Iran, pose a significant security threat   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the appointment of Acting Bureau leadership as well as the Acting General Counsel and Managing Director. Chairman Carr will make additional personnel announcements, including for all Office leadership positions, in a separate release. Chairman Carr issued the following statement regarding today's announcements: "I am grateful that these ta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced staff appointments to the Office of the Chairman and to the FCC. Chairman Carr issued the following statement regarding these appointments: "I am honored that this talented team has agreed to join me in leading the FCC and ensuring that we deliver great results for the American people. They bring a broad range of legal and policy expertise  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit Host Cities Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 15 communities selected as 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit host cities. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor's Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Mansfield Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Mansfield has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Report Winter Weather Damages Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans impacted by this week's winter weather to document and report any property and agricultural damages sustained from ice, snow, and freezing temperatures by utilizing the Texas Division of Emergency Management's online, self-reported damage assessment tool. "The State of Texas continues to deploy all  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Commend Federal District Judge James O. Browning, Announce Process to Fill Vacancy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) commend the Honorable James O. Browning, who has announced his intention to retire from regular active service effective February 2026, after 22 years of distinguished service as a United States District Court Judge for  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Commend Federal District Judge James O. Browning, Announce Process to Fill Vacancy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) commend the Honorable James O. Browning, who has announced his intention to retire from regular active service effective February 2026, after 22 years of distinguished service as a United States District Court Judge for t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: As wildfires continue to spread across Los Angeles County, today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), reintroduced the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act. This bill, which passed the Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support last Congress, would  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Speech On Senate Floor, Cantwell Calls Out Redundant & Offensive Anti-Choice Bill: "It's Deliberately Misleading" 01.22.25 GOP bill would prolong suffering for babies born with a fatal diagnosis & serve no purpose other than to stigmatize pregnant people & providers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) delivered a speech on the Senate floor to oppose the decept  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Mentorship Matters: Air Force General Officers Partner with AFROTC Detachments * Published Jan. 22, 2025 * By Maj. Kristen Chang * Holm Center Commander's Action Group Chief MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) has a long and proud history of producing exceptional leaders for the Department of the Air Force. AFROTC i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * MICC issues small business event scam alert JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The fraudulent event depicted in the graphic with this article was falsely advertised as an event at "Fort Stewart" scheduled for August of 2025; however, no such is event occurring. Mission and Installation Contracting Command mission and industry  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release: A Houston, Texas, woman was sentenced in federal court today for fraudulently receiving more than $800,000 in Missouri and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment benefits using the identity information of numerous other persons. Prayshana Washington, 37, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to three years   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025, announcing Cabinet and Cabinet-level appointments: * * * To the Senate of the United States, I nominate * Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury. * Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General. * Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. * Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. * Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Ve  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025, announcing sub-Cabinet appointments: * * * To the Senate of the United States, I nominate * Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Lester Martinez-Lopez. * Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, vice Monica M. Bertagnolli, resigned. * James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budge  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order officially establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize and streamline the federal government. It is anticipated that key technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will help maximize government productivity while reducing government spending. However, in orde  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS ENCOURAGE TRUMP TO REINSTATE LIFE-AFFIRMING POLICIES 144 Senators, Representatives Sign Letter Assuring Support for Trump Pro-Life Actions WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 140 members of Congress--led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.)--have issued a letter that en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today was selected to serve on the Oversight Subcommittee for Delivering on Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), led by Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). "I am honored to have been selected for the House Oversight D.O.G.E. Subcommittee," said Rep. Gill. "We're going to drain the swamp and slash woke, weaponized government waste. Thank you to Chairwoman G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Joins Senate DOGE Caucus, Introduces Legislation to Curb Wasteful Spending WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the newest member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, introduced the Zero-Based Budget Act to reduce the more than $36 trillion of debt held by the general public and curb unjustified spending at the federal level. With the introduction of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Carey, Colleagues Work to Overturn Biden Admin IRS Rule Sending American Cryptocurrency Innovation Overseas WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales rule. That  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz in Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child WASHINGTON - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 7 Republican colleagues in introducing the Student Empowerment Act to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. The bill ensures all families are a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 16, 2025, confirmation hearing for Eric Turner to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development: * * * First, I'd like to take the time to say I'm very grateful to my Republican colleagues for allowing me to serve as the chairman for this 119th Congress. I'd like to welcome our new members to the United States Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Eric Turner, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development, from a Jan. 16, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to all the Members of the Committee for your thoughts, your engagement, and your ideas on rebuilding the American dream for our nation's forgotten communities. It was a pleasure to visit with nearly all of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The nomination hearing will immediately follow an executive ses  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Presses VA Secretary Nominee Doug Collins on EHR, Making VA Work for Women Veterans and Preserving Access to Lifesaving Abortion Care at Collins' Nomination Hearing * **VIDEO of Murray's Q&A at nomination hearing HERE ** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, pressed Douglas A. Collins  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Horizon City man was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for charges related to his involvement in a human smuggling conspiracy. According to court documents, Isai Orona aka Panda, 35, was the organizer of a human smuggling scheme. He had been identified in WhatsApp communications, which the organization used for coordinating criminal activity. Additionally, wh  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * TRICARE payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Do you currently live in the West Region ? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts ? If you pay for your TR  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Trump names acting secretary of defense, designates acting service secretaries WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump named Robert Salesses as acting secretary of defense pending the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for the position. Salesses assumed the functions and duties of the office at 12:01 p.m. on Jan. 20. The Senate Armed Services Commit  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Trump names acting secretary of defense, designates acting service secretaries * Published Jan. 22, 2025 * By Jim Garamone * DOD News WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump named Robert Salesses as acting secretary of defense pending the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for the position. Salesses assumed the functions and duties of the office at 12:01 p.m. on Jan. 20.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Reintroduces Legislation to Secure America's Farmland, Add AG Secretary to CFIUS Alabama has the fourth-highest amount of foreign-owned agricultural land in the United States, with 2.2 million acres WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act, to per  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: Urbana, IL - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (GLRFTF) in conjunction with the USMS Northern District of Texas (N/TX) North Texas Fugitive Task Force (NTFTF) arrested Juan Jahaziel Saenz-Suarez on January 22, 2025, in Milford, TX. Saenz-Suarez was wanted on Champaign County IL warrant(s) for Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony) and Leaving the S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight Against Far-Left, Pro-Abortion Policies Introduces Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act with Senator James Lankford WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) recently introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to protect newborns that survive abortion attempts by requiring they receive care fro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt's Laken Riley Act Passes House, Heads to President Trump to be First Bill Signed into Law by the 47th President 'Congress is back to working for the American people once again' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-Ala.) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, today passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 263-156. The passage of this legis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Marsha Blackburn Fight to Protect Women and Girls in Sports WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and several of their Senate colleagues recently introduced a resolution declaring October 10 as 'American Girls in Sports Day.' The resolution introduced by Senators Britt and Blackburn would recognize October 10 as a day to celebra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, today, announced several Trump administration political appointees. Chris Syrek will serve as chief of staff. Syrek rejoins VA after serving as deputy chief of staff during the first Trump administration. In this role, he oversaw significant reforms, including the successful implementation of the VA MISSION Act, the implementation of the VA  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Vance Defender expands leadership skills at Ranger School * Published Jan. 22, 2025 * By 2nd Lt. Lydia Stanford * 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- When the ramp lowered on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, through noise and organized chaos, a team of trainees pushed forward. Trusting each teammate to do their part, the team ran out   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Congratulates Pres. Trump, Praises New Border Patrol Chief & Texan Mike Banks WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) congratulated President Trump and Vice President JD Vance and praised the President's decision to name Texan and former Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to serve as U.S. Border Patrol Chief. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found he  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 22, 2025, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Michael Boren, of Idaho, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, vice Homer L. Wilkes, resigned. Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, vice Polly Ellen Trottenberg, resigned. William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration, vic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cruz Lead Effort to Protect First Amendment Rights of Pro-Life Americans WASHINGTON - Ahead of the 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are leading an effort to ensure that the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans are respected while they visit our nation's capital. During the 2023 March for Life, individua  more