WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * "These decisions will come back to haunt the United States:" Congressman Castro Slams Trump Administration's Dismantling of USAID February 13, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) emphasized the dire consequences of shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), slamming the Trump administration's at  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve senior enlisted advisor visits Alamo Wing 'Port Dawgs' JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nunez, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force Reserve Command, toured the 26th and 74th Aerial Port Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackla  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Exposes Harmful Consequences of Republican Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) called out Republican attempts to gut Medicaid and food assistance while giving a tax giveaway to the richest one percent of Americans in a House Committee on Budget markup. "The Republican plan could take a machete to slash $230 billion from SNAP and $880 billion from Medicaid. Tw  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Applications open for MICC job shadowing and mentoring programs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command is accepting applications for the command job shadowing and mentoring programs. The programs are open and available to all MICC members, civilian and military, who wish to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Congratulates Brooke Rollins for Being Confirmed as USDA Secretary Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after Brooke Rollins was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Agriculture: "Congratulations to our new Secretary of Agriculture and my friend, Brooke Rollins," said Chairman Arrington. "Our new Secretary is   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Presents House Republican Budget Blueprint to Deliver for the American People WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Budget Committee convened for a markup of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks. Click HERE to watch Chairman Arrington's Opening Statement. Opening Statement as Prepared: Today, w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Military Leaders Confirm to Warren that DoD is Writing a Blank Check to Deploy Troops for Immigration Enforcement Warren: "When DOD has been tasked with doing DHS's job, it has cost taxpayers a lot more money." Warren: "I'm concerned that we're going to see the same problem that we saw the last time: big costs and little transparency and accountability." Video of Exchange (Y  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 12, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - January 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.6 percent in January and 2.8 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 12, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington - January 2025": * * * Area prices rose 1.7 percent in December and January, up 2.8 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area advanced 1.7 percent for the two months ending i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 -- Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * California members to Trump Administration: Don't cut NIH funding to universities Representatives Linda T. Sanchez and Scott Peters (both D-Calif.), along with 38 of their California colleagues, today called on the Trump administration to refrain from cutting over $800 million in National Institutes of Health funding for California universities. Nationally, the administration   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Boozman: Brooke Rollins is Focused on the Needs of Rural America Urges Colleagues to Support Confirmation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of Brooke Rollins to be Se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses the Need to Restore USAID to Its Core Mission at House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- provided remarks at the committee's hearing examining USAID's misuse of taxpayer dollars under the Biden administration. McCaul highlighted several "wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 35 (link is external), the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, which gives law enforcement and border patrol the necessary tools to fully penalize criminals  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Combat Arms Training and Maintenance milestone builds DAF weapons proficiency JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Combat Arms Training and Maintenance career field achieved a significant milestone Feb. 4 with the graduation of the first CATM instructor course. The course builds on combat arms training at every installati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Demands Action from President Trump to Lower Egg Prices and Confront Spread of Avian Flu February 13, 2025 # Read today's letter HERE WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and more than 30 members of the Congressional Dads Caucus sent a letter demanding immediate action from President Trump to tackle the skyrocketing price of eggs, which is placing a significa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Applauds Passage of the Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) praised the House passage of Congressman Juan Ciscomani's (R-AZ-06) Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. This legislation strengthens federal penalties for illegal aliens, human smugglers, cartel members, or other bad actors who engage in high-speed chases to evade the U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 12, 2025 NAVY AEG Group Inc.,* Grayslake, Illinois, is awarded a $49,742,406 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract procures Motorola ultra-high frequency, very high frequency, and multi-band radios and accessories for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field Special Communications Mission Solutions Divisio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 12, 2025 NAVY AEG Group Inc.,* Grayslake, Illinois, is awarded a $49,742,406 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract procures Motorola ultra-high frequency, very high frequency, and multi-band radios and accessories for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field Special Communications Mission Solutions Divisio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm Brooke Rollins for USDA Secretary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Brooke Rollins was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): "Brooke Rollins is a lifelong Texan with deep agricultural roots and a passion for public service, all of which make her the perfect choice by President Trump to lead the USDA. I kno  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Boozman, Thune Reintroduce Legislation to Repeal the Federal Death Tax Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) joined U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) and 45 of their Senate Republican colleagues today to reintroduce legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. The Dea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers Hazard: The tow handle can pinch consumers' fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: February 13, 2025 Units: About 1,060,000 (In addition, about 47,000 in Canada and 23,000 in Mexico) Consumer Contact: Igloo toll-free at 888-943-5182 from 8 a.m.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Backs Bicameral Legislation to Support Family-Run Timber Industry Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pennsylvania) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) to reintroduce the Future Logging Careers Act to support America's family-run timber industry. "Family businesses are the way of l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Cruz-Klobuchar Bill to Protect Teenagers from Deepfake 'Revenge Porn' Unanimously Passes the Senate The TAKE IT DOWN Act would protect and empower victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate unanimously passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Champions Veterans' Priorities Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) championed veterans' priorities by passing her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. This legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is always excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assista  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Confirmation of RJK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Throughout his confirmation process, it was clear that RFK Jr.'s v  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Landmark Childhood Cancer Legislation Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joined U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) to reintroduce the bipartisan Give Kids a Chance Act. This landmark bill will accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to life-saving therapies for children battling rare diseases. This legislation combines two critical initiative  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: RFK Jr. Is Unqualified, Unfit, And Dangerous To Lead The Department Of Health And Human Services February 12, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) outlined his serious concerns with Robert F. Kenney, Jr., President Trump's nominee to the lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During his speech Durbin ou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 3, 2025, from the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Dockets Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket Number FMCSA-2024-0121 * * * To Whom It May Concern: The National Agricultural Aviation Asso  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by CSBH, LLC The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced its approval of the application by CSBH, LLC, of Powhatan, Virginia, to acquire up to 49.9 percent of Industry Bancshares, Inc., of Industry, Texas, and thereby indirectly acquire control of several subsidiary banks. Those banks include: (1) Citizens State Bank, of Buffalo, Te  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes to Prosecute and Imprison Illegal Immigrants who Threaten Border Patrol Agents on High-Speed Pursuits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act in memory of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr. who was killed in the line of duty while pursuing a group of illegal immigr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) to address concerns raised in a rehearing order related to the CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Project. Proposed by Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC and Venture Global CP Express, LLC, the project involves the construction and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, and pipeline infrastructure extending into east Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Gooden Applauds Trump and Kristi Noem crack down on NGO-funded border invasion Washington - Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) applauded President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their immediate action to freeze all federal funding to NGOs that have fueled the illegal immigration crisis. This move shuts down the corrupt pipeline of taxpayer money  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: This week, Congressman Lance Gooden reintroduced the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act, legislation to cut off federal funding to NGOs that aid and abet illegal immigration, human trafficking, and cartel-driven smuggling operations at the southern border. "For years, non-governmental organizations have exploited taxpayer dollars to facilitate illegal immigratio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Gooden Urges DOJ to Investigate Fraud Cover-Up in $275 Million Green Energy Scandal Representatives Lance Gooden and Carol Miller (R-WV) today called on Attorney General Pamela Bondi to launch an investigation into the Biden DOJ's dismissal of a $275 million fraud lawsuit against Tonopah Solar Energy, LLC. The case, filed under the False Claims Act, exposes millions in taxpayer losses tied to the failed  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces New Braven Environmental Facility In Texarkana Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third project under the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program is Braven Environmental, LLC ("Braven Environmental"). A waste-to-value company focused on waste plastics recycling solutions, Braven Environmental will open a state-of-the-art advanced recycling fac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Effort to Crack Down on Illicit Xylazine WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to fight the spread of illicit xylazine. The Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act would classify this highly toxic sedative as Schedule III under the Controlled Su  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Children's Rights and National Center for Youth Law. Here are excerpts: * * * Flores Counsel Comments to IFR re Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations I. INTRODUCTION To: Toby Biswas Director of Policy, Unaccompanied Children Bureau Office of Refugee Re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Repeal the Death Tax WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) in reintroducing legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. "Our legislation would repeal the death tax and prevent families, particularly those with family farms, from facing unnecessary hardsh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * House Passes Webster-Backed Bill to Criminalize Evasion of Border Patrol Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, legislation cosponsored Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, that makes it a federal offense to evade or flee a U.S. Border Agent or law enforcement official who is assisting or under the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Crack Down on Crime Along the Border WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 35, The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. "In December 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr. tragically died in the line of duty while chasing down illegal aliens who were fleeing the scene of a crime. His ultimate sacrifice is  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Crack Down on Crime Along the Border WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 35, The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. "In December 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez Jr. tragically died in the line of duty while chasing down illegal aliens who were fleeing the scene of a crime. His ultimate sacrifice is a stark remin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests TdA gang member suspected in Chicago mass shooting RALEIGH, N.C. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Ricardo Padillia-Granadillo, 24, an illegally present Venezuelan national, Feb. 8 in Raleigh. Granadillo, a suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang and a suspect in a mass shooting in Chicago, was wanted on federal cha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Dallas arrests East African man charged with 3 counts of sexual assault DALLAS -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an East African man following his confinement for sexual assault and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office arrested Uqba  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * International military students explore American history, culture in San Antonio, Austin FORT BLISS, Texas - On Feb. 4, international military students from the Sergeants Major Academy Class 75, along with their families, embarked on a three-day visit to San Antonio and Austin as part of the Field Studies Program. The program is an essential  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Helps Introduce Bill to Stop Musk from Invading Americans' Privacy Taxpayer Data Protection Act ensures only trusted public servants can access personal information Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) helped introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will stop those with conflicts of interest or without a security clearance from accessing the highly sensitive Treasury Department paymen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Johnson to Host Tele-Townhall to Address Actions from the Trump White House, Answer Constituent Questions WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) will host a Tele-Townhall to address recent actions from the Trump White House, share resources, and answer constituent questions. To participate in Johnson's Tele-Townhall, you ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Additive Xylazine WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), alongside his colleagues, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. Xylazine  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy champions bill to repeal woke CFPB rule forcing banks to collect data on sex, ethnicity from small businesses WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced a bill to repeal the Biden administration's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 1071 amends the Equal Cred  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan earns Arthur S. Flemming Award for contributions to dental research JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. J. Brett Ryan has been recognized with the Arthur S. Flemming Award in the Social Science, Clinical Trials, and Translational Research category, highlighting his exceptional contributions  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Preterm Births U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) led a bipartisan effort with Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) to introduce the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorizati  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Murderer Convicted of Thanksgiving Day Double Homicide Executed Following Attorney General Ken Paxton's Efforts to Secure Justice Texas has executed Richard Lee Tabler, who was convicted of a double homicide and admitted to killing two others, after Attorney General Ken Paxton fought to uphold his death sentence. On November 25, 2004, Tabler lured Mohamed-Amine Rahmouni and Haitham Zayed to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following report (NUREG-1307, Revision 20) in Feb. 2025 by S. Short and M. Toyooka entitled "Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities -- Final Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.75, "Reporting and Recordkeeping for Decommissioning Planning," the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commiss  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Reintroduces Bill to Protect Americans from Maligned Foreign Adversaries WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from maligned foreign adversaries. The Countering Online Radicalizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Additive Xylazine WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside several of his colleagues, reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This legislation would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing xylazine as a Schedule III controlled su  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- President Trump sent 14 nominations to the Senate on Jan. 22, 2025: Michael Boren, of Idaho, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration. James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Richard Fordyce, of Missouri, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- President Trump sent 28 nominations to the Senate on Feb. 3, 2025: Tristan Abbey, of Florida, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration. Leslie Beyer, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Benjamin DeMarzo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. William L. Doffermyre, of Texas, to be Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Theodore J. Garrish, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of En  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- President Trump sent 63 nominations to the Senate on Feb. 11, 2025: Kirsten Baesler, of North Dakota, to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education. Gary Andres, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services. Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director. Daniel Aronowitz, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor. John Hurley, of California, to be Under Secretary for Terroris  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- President Trump sent 68 nominations to the Senate on Jan. 20, 2025: Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury. Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense. Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General. Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health. Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Offic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Wildfire Relief Payments are Used to Rebuild the Texas Panhandle Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act. This legislation would exempt any income individuals received for fire relief from their overall tax burden, ensuring individuals and agric  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Supports the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, legislation that imposes criminal and immigration penalties for individuals who intentionally flee a pursuing Border Patrol agent or law enforcement officer assisting Border Patrol while operating a motor veh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Congratulates Agriculture Secretary Rollins on Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement congratulating U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on her confirmation. "I am pleased to see the Senate confirmation of my fellow Texan, Brooke Rollins, as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Secretary Rollins knows that Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Hosts U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, hosted U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Committee's weekly meeting to lay out an aggressive path forward for American energy production. American energy independence has never been more critical to our national security  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Celebrates The Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary February 13, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Congressman Roy said: "I am thrilled that the Senate officially confirmed my friend Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today as Sec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Legislation That Eliminates Federal Regulations That Ruined Gas Cans February 13, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced The Gas Can Freedom Act (link is external) today. This legislation is aimed at eliminating the federal regulations implemented under the Obama administration that ruined (link is external) gas cans. Congressman Roy said: "Pointless gov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Letter Demands Answers from Bexar County DA February 13, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales on Wednesday about his office's bail reform policies that could have prevented the release of a dangerous criminal with a history of violence who shot and injured 7 San Antonio police officers on January 22. Rep Roy Write  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible career of Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks, whose decades of service have positively impacted not only his home county but also the State of Texas and the entire Nation. Commissioner Brooks has spent over 30 years working tirelessly for the people he serves, wheth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber, Sen. Cruz Reintroduce Officer John Barnes Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Officer John Barnes Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring timely support for our nation's law enforcement officers and their families. Named in honor of Officer John Barnes, who demonstrated exceptional bravery during   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Tlaib, Lee Introduce Justice For All Civil Rights Act Legislation to Restore Civil Rights, Expand Protections for Communities, Access to Courts (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Summer Lee (PA-12), introduced the Justice For All Act of 2025, legislation that pushes back against decades of conservative court ru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cuellar, Gonzales, Escobar, Gonzalez, and Vasquez Introduce the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28), Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), and Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2) introduced the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Panetta, DelBene, Ways and Means Democrats demand President Trump retract tariffs on allies Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) and subcommittee members Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) led a letter with their Ways and Means Committee colleagues demanding President Trump retract his across-the-board tariffs on i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Scott, Hill Lead Effort to Roll Back Biden-Era CFPB Overdraft Rule Washington, D.C. - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) today introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Biden administration's Consum  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act to Protect Border Patrol Agents, Local Law Enforcement, and Border Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. The bill makes it a crime to flee from agents or officers in the performance of their duties. Named in honor of Border  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Officer John Barnes Act to Eliminate Delays for Law Enforcement Officer Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced the Officer John Barnes Act. The bill eliminates delays officers and their families experience in the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB), which hinder the timely distribution of benefits, and requires the Department of Justice (DOJ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Tim Deal, vice president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, on behalf of the American Sugar Alliance, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1": * * * Good morning, Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the committee. Thank you for this opportunity to testify b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Keeff Felty, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1": * * * Chairman John Boozman, Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar, and distinguished Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Foresty members thank you for the opportunity to testify   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1": * * * Thank you, Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar, for the opportunity to testify today before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. My name is Amy France, and I own and operate  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Jennifer James, a board member of the USA Rice Federation, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1": * * * Good morning, Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. Congratulations, Mr. Chairman, on your  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted nine committee hearings on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on the Budget: Committee ordered favorably reported an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. * * * THE ARCTIC AND GREENLAND Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Committee concluded a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Wicker introduce bill to better financially protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) yesterday introduced the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act (HPAI ACT) to ensure that all poultry growers and laying operations in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) control areas whose op  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Sens. Cruz, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Astronauts Safely Reacclimate Following Missions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced the bipartisan Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act, legislation that would provide transportation of gov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Rosen Introduce Antisemitism Awareness Act WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when investigating antisemitic acts on campus. This bill ensures that the Department of Educat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Legislation Strengthens U.S./Israel Alliance, Reinstates "Peace Through Strength" Policies in the Middle East WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), introduced a package of three bills focused on promoting stability and security in the Middle East: the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, the United States-Israel Defense Partnership   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Lufkin man has been sentenced for federal drug trafficking and firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Bradley Skyler Bryan, 27, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon and was sentenced to 175 months in federal prison by U.S. Distric  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A New York man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 120 months in prison for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens causing serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy. According to court documents, a Kendall County Sheriff's Department deputy attempted a traffic stop on July 18, 2022, when the deputy observed Peter Diaz-Vasquez, 28, of Bronx  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 33-year-old Alamo resident has admitted to charges of human smuggling, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. On Dec. 13, 2024, Eusebio Cavazos drove a tractor-trailer into the primary inspection lane at the Border Patrol (BP) checkpoint near Sarita. Upon initial inspection, a K-9 alerted to the possible presence of humans in the trailer. Authorities r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Cracking Down on High Speed Chases With Illegal Immigrants Fleeing Arrest On December 7, 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr., was killed in the line of duty while pursuing illegal immigrants who were fleeing capture near Mission, Texas. High speed chases often  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * The mentors who shape us * Published Feb. 12, 2025 * By Senior Airman Keira Rossman * 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Sometimes overcoming new challenges we've never faced requires the help of those who have. It's not always easy to admit that you need guidance, but a great first step is to reach out to someone you can tru  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * The mentors who shape us * Published Feb. 12, 2025 * By Senior Airman Keira Rossman * 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Sometimes overcoming new challenges we've never faced requires the help of those who have. It's not always easy to admit that you need guidance, but a great first step is to reach out to someone you can tru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of February 10, 2025 Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Increasing Efficiency in Congressional Disapproval of Overreaching Rules When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and created our government, they separated powers between the three branches to prevent too much concentration of power in one branc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Leads Effort to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today led 45 of his Senate colleagues, including Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, in reintroducing legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. The Death Tax Repeal Act would end this purely pu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Brooke Rollins Understands the Mission of USDA Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, anybody who knows me well knows that I say this a lot - and that is that agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota and the lifebloo  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USAF adjusts WAPS testing dates for 25E6 cycle * Published Feb. 12, 2025 * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1. This delay is to ensure appro  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USAF adjusts WAPS testing dates for 25E6 cycle * Published Feb. 12, 2025 * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1. This delay is to ensure appro  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * USAF adjusts WAPS testing dates for 25E6 cycle ARLINGTON, Virginia - The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1. This delay is to ensure appropriate actions are taken to evaluate testing  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * USAF adjusts WAPS testing dates for 25E6 cycle ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1. This delay is to ensure appropriate actions are taken to evaluate testing materials, remove all DEI-related content in the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez and Ocasio-Cortez Demand Declassification of Records on Murders of Puerto Rican Independence Activists WASHINGTON- Representatives Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) sent a letter to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), calling on the agencies to declassify all records related to the murders of Carlos Muniz Varela  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Details New Report Documenting Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens in Tennessee During Biden's Final Months WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference's report documenting the widespread migrant crime in Tennessee that occurred during the final months of the Bid  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Israel Chaires-Villa, 22, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on October 6, 2024, Chaires-Villa drove to Cross Lanes, West Virginia, from Houston, Texas, with approximately 22 lbs. of methamphetamine in his possessi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Duckworth Press Trump Health Nominee Dr. Oz on Dangerous Anti-Abortion Views As head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz would oversee reproductive care access for millions of women "Throughout your career, you have staunchly opposed abortion, which makes it difficult to believe you would take women's sexual and reproductive health seriously."   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Congressman Castro Honors Dr. Joseph "Joe" Bernal in House Floor Speech February 13, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Dr. Joseph "Joe" Bernal, a veteran, educator, and champion for bilingual education and Hispanic civil rights in Texas who served in the Texas House of Representatives, th  more