RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * "Hands go, hands come": An Airman's journey from Ghana to graduation * Published Jan. 28, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Tori Haudenschild * 1st Special Operations Wing HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- "There were bushfires and famine; people were dying of hunger--it was horrible." Growing up in Ghana, Staff Sgt. Isaac Barfi's younger years were marked by conflict and adversi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 12th FTW Fourth Quarter Award Winners * Published Jan. 28, 2025 * By Sean Worrell * 12th Flying Training Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The 12th Flying Training Wing is proud to recognize its outstanding Airmen and civilians who have gone above and beyond to exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication to the mission during the fourth quart  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Effort to Support Trump's Energy Agenda Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) has introduced the Abundant American Resources Act to require federal land management agencies to conduct an economic valuation of resources in areas that have been withdrawn or protected from exploration and production under the former Biden Administration, equipping President Tr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement After President Trump Signs the Laken Riley Act Following President Trump signing the Laken Riley Act, which will help ensure that criminal illegal aliens are detained and that attorneys general can play a larger role in enforcing immigration laws, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement: "Joe Biden's open borders policies hav  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Stops Austin Business from Operating International Human Trafficking Scheme Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $250,000 settlement of the State's labor trafficking lawsuit against Austin Eco Bilingual School, a Spanish immersion preschool, and its owners and operators, Adriana and Enrique Rodriguez. The settlement amount is equal to the maximum fine for a viola  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize undeclared commodities valued at over $1.9M in export violation at Eagle Pass Port of Entry EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized undeclared commodities valued at more than $1.9 million in a single export violation enforcement action. "This outbound en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Trump Administration's Continued Federal Funding Chaos at the Expense of South Texans BROWNSVILLE, TX - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following the Trump Administration's tumultuous actions regarding federal funding over the last 24 hours that offers no clarity for South Texas stakeholders, organizations, non-profits, and individu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 28, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY SNC Manufacturing LLC,** Orocovis, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $26,478,788 modification (P00025) exercising the fourth one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-21-D-1413) with four one-year option periods for various types of trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The orderin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 28, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY SNC Manufacturing LLC,** Orocovis, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $26,478,788 modification (P00025) exercising the fourth one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-21-D-1413) with four one-year option periods for various types of trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The orderin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. in Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with him the need to locate the unaccompanied migrant children who were lost in t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn to Chair Senate Drug Caucus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement announcing he will serve as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control during the 119 th Congress: "Deadly narcotics like fentanyl continue to ravage communities in Texas and across the nation, and an all-of-the-above approach is needed to fully root out these silent killers.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): "Lee Zeldin is a fantastic choice by President Trump to cut the bureaucratic red tape, radical Green New Deal policies, and anti-American energy agenda that de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Accepting Applications for District Court, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Vacancies WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that they are accepting applications for federal judicial vacancies in the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. These vacancies are located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Austin, and Waco. The Senators are also accepting app  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Demands Trump Reverse Catastrophic Funding Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans Decision could cut funding for police, emergency responders, schools, healthcare services, Head Start, food banks, cancer research, veteran housing, and more WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congresswoman Crockett slammed President Trump's illegal and unconstitutional action to freeze new and ongoing funding for federa  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards * Published Jan. 29, 2025 * By Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Fellow Airmen, Earlier this month I released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across our ent  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * DAF Safety Announces Next Generation Safety Reporting * Published Jan. 28, 2025 * By Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs * Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force's only completely digital safety reporting to  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * DAF Safety Announces Next Generation Safety Reporting * Published Jan. 28, 2025 * By Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs * Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force's only completely digital safety reporting to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Department of Defense augments USCPB in removal flight efforts WASHINGTON - Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift. *** Original text here: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4044243/department-of-defense-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Colleagues To Pass Resolution Condemning President Trump's Pardons Of The January 6 Insurrectionists Who Assaulted Police Officers At The U.S. Capitol January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke in favor of U.S. Senator Patty Murray's (D-WA) resolution condem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Many Insurrectionists Pardoned By President Trump Pose a Clear Threat To Public Safety January 29, 2025 In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin recounts the threats posed by insurrectionists who have been released by President Trump's pardons just nine days ago WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up in 33 states in 2024 January 29, 2025 Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and was essentially unchanged in 17 states and the District of Columbia from December 2023 to December 2024. * Chart* Chart Data Change in nonfarm employment by state, December 2023 to December 2024 # Change in nonfarm employment by state,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Four Keys Approach to Leadership JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Preparing for Great Power Competition means we need to get "uncomfortable" by seeking knowledge outside our core specialty and from diverse professions. Leadership development is everywhere--we just have to be willing to take concepts and apply them to our current situ  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * From gridiron to cyber defense: Former NFL player enlists in the Air Force Reserve DULUTH, Georgia - For most athletes, retiring from professional sports marks the culmination of a lifelong journey. For Trakeius "Tra" Battle, however, it was the beginning of a new mission. The former National Football League player from Forsyth, Georgia, r  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Brought to you by GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce * * * The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students are pleased to announce a new initiative that promotes family-friendly practices in workplaces and honors the Georgia employers that embrace them. The Best Place for Working Par  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces New Summit Next Gen Facility In Harris County Governor Greg Abbott today announced Summit Next Gen, LLC ("Summit Next Gen") in Harris County as a qualified project under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Summit Next Gen will open a world-class sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing and refining facility along the Texas Gulf Coast, which   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Lubbock As Second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Lubbock on being designated as the second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community program helps spur digita  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies To Coordinate With Trump Administration On Border, Homeland Security Governor Greg Abbott today issued five Executive Orders directing state agencies to partner with the Trump Administration to assist in their border and homeland security operations to protect Americans. "For the past four years, Texas has worked around-the-clock to defend our southern border   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Prepares Additional State Emergency Response Resources For Flood Threat, West Texas Wildfire Danger Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare additional state emergency response resources ahead of wildfire danger across West Texas and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in the eastern half of the state this week. "As wildf  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cruz and Britt Introduce Bill to Restrict Birthright Citizenship WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today introduced a bill that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 stops the practice of granting citizenship to both the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cruz Seek to Boost Penalties for Repeat Criminal Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an ag  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Hegseth arrives at Pentagon, says warfighters are 'Ready to Go' WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Jan. 27 and said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greeted Hegseth   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Hegseth arrives at Pentagon, says warfighters are 'Ready to Go' * Published Jan. 28, 2025 * By Jim Garamone * DOD News WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Jan. 27 and said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 criminals convicted of violently assaulting police officers WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a new resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found guil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) announced the communications team for the 119th Congress--adding Evan Dixon as Communications Director, Allison Dong as Senior Communications Advisor, and Carter Houtman as Digital Director. "I'm excited to welcome Evan, Allison, and Carter to the House Budget Committee," said Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-795) on the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act (H.R. 8692), which aims to require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of Sec. 552b of Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Dec. 4, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 8692 is to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Declassified CIA Analysis on COVID Origins Favors Lab Leak Theory WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the newly declassified CIA analysis on the origins of COVID-19 favoring the lab leak theory. "For over four years now, the complete truth about COVID-19 and its origins has been hidden from the American people. For over four ye  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Attends President Trump's Signing of the Laken Riley Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee -- attended President Trump's signing of the Laken Riley Act, legislation named after the 22-year-old nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant with a prior criminal record on Feb  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * MilTax free tax services now available for 2025 tax filing season WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Defense Department's free tax preparation and e-filing software for service members and their families is now available for the 2025 tax season. Military OneSource MilTax is designed to handle complex military-specific tax scenario  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has expanded its membership, according to a filing submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on December 17, 2024. The update, made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, ensures continued protection for members under antitrust laws. Newly added organizations include Mavenir Systems, Inc., based in Richardson, Texas; MTN Group Management Services from Johannesburg, Sout  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schatz, Cruz, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Keep Kids Safe, Healthy, Off Social Media WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. The bill would establis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Yesterday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution to condemn the Government of Mexico for its consistent failure to fulfill water deliveries and comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The resolution was introduced alongside Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Chip Roy (TX-21). "Mexico's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 28, the misnomered "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act." Regrettably, without strong language banning demeaning, unclad body searches, this legislation will not prevent perverted personalities from developing reprehensible "show me your private" r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Jake Ellzey proudly voted in favor of S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, which will protect American communities from criminal illegal immigrants. This legislation requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit serious crimes, including theft, assault on law enforcement officers, and crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury. "Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's statement on passage of the Laken Riley Act into law January 29, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Roy issued the following statement on Wednesday afternoon: "I want to thank President Trump for moving quickly to sign the Laken Riley Act into law today. This common sense bill makes it mandatory for more criminal aliens, like Laken Riley's killer, to be detained and removed from the U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Houston, TX - Congressman Sylvester Turner, proudly serving the 18th Congressional District of Texas and a member of the Homeland Security and Science, Space, & Technology Committees, is hosting a Press Conference on President Trump's recent executive orders on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM (Central Time) at the Mickey Leland Federal Building, 1919 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002 (First Floor Conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced that Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-07) will join him as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the 119th Congress. Representatives Andy Barr (KY-06) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) will continue serving as vice co-chairs. Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), who formerly served as chair, will continue to serve as chair emeritus. The caucus is   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Joins Department of Government Efficiency Caucus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that he has joined the Senate's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The DOGE Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral group of members ready to work hand-in-hand with the Trump administration to identify and eliminate wasteful spending and resources in the federal governm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Illegal Trump Shutdown Causing Pain Across the Country WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) took to the Senate floor today to speak about the Trump Administration's recent decision to freeze all federal grants, ignoring Article I of the Constitution. "There is real pain starting today because of this funding freeze. Schools, child care facilities, fire departments, community he  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Cassidy, Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Expand School Choice, Educational Opportunity WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus and member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), chair of the Senate HELP Committee, led 16 Republican colleagues in introducing the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Defund the CFPB and Restore Congressional Oversight WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Defund the CFPB Act, which would zero out transfer payments from the Federal Reserve to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "The CFPB is an unelected, unaccountable bureaucratic agency that has imposed burden  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reaffirmed his support for Howard Lutnick. Sen. Cruz discussed how Mr. Lutnick's entrepreneurial experience will be valuable in guiding investments in emerging technology, bolstering  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following opening remarks during today's hearing to consider Trump nominee Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of Commerce. Watch the hearing live here (https://www.commerce.senate.gov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Cruz Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 29, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Rename Cuban Embassy Street After Murdered Dissident Oswaldo Paya WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the street outside of the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. as "Oswaldo Paya Way" after the Cuban dissident lea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Schatz, Britt, and Tuberville Introduce Bill Targeting Illegal Fishing Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the bipartisan Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, which directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Stop Illegal Reentry Act. The legislation would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for any person who illegally enters the country with multiple convictions, or a conviction for an aggravated felony. Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * The Trump administration's federal funding freeze threatens critical resources for Texas' 18th Congressional District, putting Houston families, students, small businesses, and veterans at risk. This reckless action jeopardizes funding for education, healthcare, disaster relief, and public safety--programs that are essential to our community. In Houston, this freeze could leave familie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Summary of Incident: Man from the Dominican Republic dies from extreme dehydration after illegally crossing the border This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Summary of Incident: Man succumbs to heat-related emergency after crossing the border illegally This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting requirements r  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An Austin man was arrested in Eagle Pass on criminal charges related to his alleged smuggling of firearms from the United States into Mexico. According to court documents, Victor Hugo Diego-Avellaneda, 39, was attempting to leave the U.S. and enter Mexico at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Jan. 19. He made a negative declaration regarding possession of weapons, ammuni  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A former FBI employee was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to three months of home confinement and five years of probation for one count of wire fraud related to fraudulent use of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to court documents, Christopher James Phillips, 41, of Schertz, formed Phillips Global Realty LLC on Dec. 20, 2019 and submitt  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Acting Attorney General James McHenry has named Nicholas J. Ganjei as U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Texas (SDTX). "I am humbled by the honor and am excited to lead the SDTX," said Ganjei. "This opportunity to once again serve the American people is both a tremendous responsibility and a great privilege. This office will play a critical role in ensuring o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Protect American Fishermen from Cartels WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in reintroducing legislation to target illegally caught red snapper and tuna imports. The senators introduced similar legislation last Congress. The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act would require the National Instit  more