JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force provides airlift support for NORTHCOM border mission ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force is supporting U.S. Northern Command 's mission to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security along the southern border of the United States. This effort aims to enhance security and logistical capabilities   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Fights to Stop Taxpayer Funded "Gender Transition" Operations for Incarcerated Criminals Attorney General Ken Paxton joined an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to prevent a District Judge from mandating that taxpayers fund "gender transition" surgeries for inmates in a state prison. "Taxpayers should not be forced to fund dangerous  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0104) on Jan. 28, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - December 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in December in 6 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twentyseven states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayer Dollars from Funding Terrorism Through UN Mismanagement WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act, legislation that ensures U.S. taxpayer dollars are not flowing to the Taliban--or to any other terrorist organization--through United Nations (UN) funding to Afghanistan. Spe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, Chairman Brian Babin announced the leadership and rosters of each subcommittee within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 119th Congress. "I'm excited about our SST Committee assignments for this Congress," Chairman Babin said. "The valuable expertise and diverse backgrounds that each member brings will  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chairman of the Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation, today issued the following joint statement after receiving a briefing from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): "We  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * COMMENTARY: Be the Bolt: A call to all cyber, signal, IT, electronic communication professionals JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Throughout history, the lightning bolt has been an iconic symbol of many things, the flash of inspiration, disruption against the status quo, charge of power, and strike of lethality. These attributes shou  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Celebrates Completion of Meyerland Area Flood Infrastructure Project Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the completion of the Meyergrove Detention Basin with a ribbon cutting and walk through of the basin with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, and Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn to Support Tulsi Gabbard for DNI WASHINGTON - Following yesterday's nomination hearing in the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement announcing his intention to support Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration: "Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 provides that the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings On January 28 and 30, the Commission met in executive session. On January 30, the Commission held an open meeting. * * * Advisory Opinions Comments Received Advisory Opinion Request 2025-01 (Sherrill) This week, the Commission received two comments on the request. * * * Alternative Dispute Resolution The Commission made public three closed cases, as follows.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs State Agencies to Ban DEI Policies Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order directing all Texas state agencies to eliminate any forms of DEI policies and to treat all people equally regardless of race. "DEI agendas divide us rather than unite us and have no place in the state of Texas," said Governor Abbott. "These radical policies deviate from constitutional pri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's restrictions on servicemembers and their families' freedom to take leave and travel for health care: "In response to the Supreme Court's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by David J. Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, from a Jan. 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Immigration Enforcement in America": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is David Bier. I am the Director of Immigration St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston apprehends 2 previously removed criminal aliens convicted of child sex offenses, other violent crimes HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended two previously removed criminal aliens Jan. 29 who have been convicted of child sex offenses and other violent criminal offenses. David Lopez Javier, a 45-year-old twice depor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston apprehends 2 previously removed criminal aliens convicted of child sex offenses, other violent crimes HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended two previously removed criminal aliens Jan. 29 who have been convicted of child sex offenses and other violent criminal offenses. David Lopez Javier, a 45-year-old twice depor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: A federal grand jury in Houston returned an indictment today charging a Texas man with not paying to the IRS taxes that his company withheld from employees' paychecks. According to the indictment, Joseth Limon, of Harris County, allegedly owned Platinum Employment Group Inc., a company that supplied laborers to businesses in the Houston area. The indictment alleges that between 2016 and 20  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: A man from Dallas, Texas, admitted to a hate crime and making interstate threats against the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organization. Bushan Athale, 49, pleaded guilty today to one count of interfering with federally protected activities through the threatened use of a dangerous weapon and one count of transmitting an interstate threat to injure another person. "Threats of violence have  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Mexican Drug-Trafficking Organization Distributed Over 335 Kilos of Meth, 22 Kilos of Heroin * * * Three Mexican nationals were sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a $4.7 million conspiracy to distribute more than 335 kilograms of methamphetamine and 22 kilograms of heroin. Jesus Morales-Garcia, also known as "Don  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * NH Delegation Urges Trump to Halt Planned Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Citing Likelihood of Increasing Energy and Food Prices for Families in the Middle of Winter The New Hampshire delegation is sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him not to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada, the Granite State's largest trading partner, and Mexico. Sweeping tariffs would dramatically increase c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act today to eliminate excessive regulations around firearm suppressors, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and ensuring consistent laws nationwide. Suppressors, often referred to as silencers, are firearm accessories designed to improve safety and comfort for hunters, sports shoote  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced her bill to rename the United States Postal Service office located at 4400 E. Paisano Dr. after Enedina "Nina" Sanchez Cordero, a founder of Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe. "Mrs. Sanchez Cordero's achievements embody the very spirit of our frontera community -- an unwavering commitment to warmth, compassion, and care for those most in need. Her lega  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representatives Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), are sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him not to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada, the Granite State's largest trading partner, and Mexico. Sweeping tariffs would dramatically increase costs for families in New Hampshire and around the nation  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Today, Congressman Keith Self and Congressman Andy Biggs introduced the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Partial-Birth Abortion Act, in order to strengthen enforcement of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 (PBABA). This bill is supported by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, National Right to Life, and March for Life Action. The need for stronger enforcement of this law arose when five ba  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy celebrate Secretary Hegseth's reversal of military abortion travel policy January 31, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's decision to end President Biden's abortion travel fund at the Pentagon. "This is an important move from Secretary Hegseth and President Trump to right the myriad wrongs of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy reintroduces bill to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations January 31, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) reintroduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, which would direct the State Department to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). The bill would direct the Secretary of State to designate the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced that he will continue to serve on the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) and the Science, Space, and Technology (SST) Committees. Additionally, he has been named Chairman of the SST Energy Subcommittee and the Vice Chairman of the E&C Energy Subcommittee, where the committee focuses on advancing policies to secure America's energy future and foster inn  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Brooke Rollins, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of Agriculture, from a Jan. 23, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished Senators of the Committee-- First, my thanks to President Trump for his faith in me to lead the United States Department of Agriculture. His confidence fuels my determination to deliver, and he in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kristi Noem, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of Homeland Security, from a Jan. 17, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished members of the committee. I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. I want to thank President-Elect Donald J. Trump for his confid  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Congressional Delegation In Urging Trump to Halt Planned Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Citing Likelihood of Increasing Energy and Food Prices for Families in the Middle of Winter (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are sending a letter to Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Blasts Secretary Hegseth's Decision to Rescind the DoD's Abortion Travel Policy WATCH: Sherrill Fights Back Against Attempt to Prevent Servicewomen From Traveling for (link is external) Abortion Care (link is external) READ: Mikie Sherrill Thinks Tommy Tuberville's Abortion Stunt Has Gone on Far Too Long (link is external) LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Partners With Trump Administration On Border Security Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Since the launc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Apprehends 5 Austin Homicide Suspects Sought on Capital Murder Brandon Filla, Deputy U.S. Marshal Western District of Texas Austin, TX (512) 916-5393 Austin, TX - Members of the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LFTFT) continued their work of making Austin neighborhoods safer by apprehending five capital murder suspects in a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham Introduce Bill to End Abuse of Birthright Citizenship WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), 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 cit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Union membership rates highest in Hawaii and New York, lowest in North Carolina in 2024 January 31, 2025 The union membership rate in the United States (the percentage of wage and salary workers who were members of unions) was 9.9 percent in 2024, little changed from the prior year. The number of wage and salary workers belonging to unions, at 14.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: To: State, Territory, and Tribal Agricultural Regulatory Officials On January 8, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) reduced the Edinburg Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens; Mexfly) quarantine in Hidalgo County. On January 10, APHIS and TDA reduced the Brownsville Mexfly quarantine in C  more

NAPLES, Italy, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Mount Whitney Holds Change of Command GAETA, Italy - The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) held a change of command at its homeport in Gaeta, Italy, January 31. Capt. Colin Price relieved Capt. Matthew Kiser and assumed duties as the ship's commanding officer in a ceremony aboard the ship. Vice Adm. J. T. Anderson, commander, U.S. Sixth Fle  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Telecommunications Against Foreign Adversaries WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act. The legislation would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a list of companies that both hold FCC authorizations   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined with a group of colleagues in reintroducing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge. "AM radio play  more