RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 56th Fighter Wing completes final U.S. F-16 sortie * Published Feb. 26, 2025 * 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon local training sortie today, February 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 309th Fighter Squadron was the last U.S. Air Force F-16 training squadron at L  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 56th Fighter Wing completes final U.S. F-16 sortie * Published Feb. 26, 2025 * 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon local training sortie today, February 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 309th Fighter Squadron was the last U.S. Air Force F-16 training squadron at L  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force Officer joins elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates * Published Feb. 26, 2025 * By Jonathan Cotto * 37th Training Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Lt. Col. Jordan Criss, 341st Training Squadron commander, has graduated from the FBI National Academy's 292nd session, a globally recognized program for law enforcement lead  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force Officer joins elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates * Published Feb. 26, 2025 * By Jonathan Cotto * 37th Training Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Lt. Col. Jordan Criss, 341st Training Squadron commander, has graduated from the FBI National Academy's 292nd session, a globally recognized program for law enforcement lead  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics * Published Feb. 27, 2025 * Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials have selected 1,635 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 14,041 eligible for a selection rate of 11.64 percent in the 25E8 promotion cycle, wh  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 1,635 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 14,041 eligible for a selection rate of 11.64 percent in the 25E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 404.24. Selectees'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates House Passage of Pro-Energy Legislation This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of H.J.Res.35, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) that he led alongside Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11), to cut energy costs and support President Trump's pro-energy agenda. The CRA would overturn the Biden administration's Environmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * As Republicans Attempt to Undermine Social Security, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky, Hoyle Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 - As Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress attempt to advance legislation to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and undermine Social Security, Sens. Bernie Sa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Makes Appointments to Senior Leadership Team Attorney General Ken Paxton has appointed Austin Kinghorn as Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation, Ryan Walters as the Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy, and Billy Cole as Principal Deputy Solicitor General. "Austin Kinghorn, Ryan Walters, and Billy Cole have been indispensable members of my team for ye  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Cornyn, Hickenlooper, King, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Edward J. Dwight, Jr. with Congressional Gold Medal Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Angus King (I-Maine), and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the bipartisan Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 to h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Brownsville CBP officers apprehend man wanted for sexual assault BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Gateway International Bridge apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault. "Our frontline CBP officers exercise vigilance as they perform their crucial d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Joins PBS NewsHour to Discuss House Passage of Trump-Endorsed Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined Amna Nawaz on PBS NewsHour to discuss the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 passing the House of Representatives by a vote of 217 yeas - 215 nays. The House  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE JOINS COLLEAGUES IN REINTRODUCING THE BIPARTISAN AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT : February 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) joined Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to reintroduce the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, legislation that would provide a pathw  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Congressman Dunn Urges Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Stop Pushing Biden-era Policies Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) led a letter with Florida Republicans to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr, asking agencies under his jurisdiction to prevent Florida from being subjected to Biden-Era regulatory standards in the context o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Meets with President Trump, VP Vance Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) visited President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office this week for a meeting to underscore the joint efforts between House Republicans and the White House to secure the border, slash government waste, unleash American energy production, and increase liberty for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Reintroduces No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), reintroduced the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act, prohibiting U.S. contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China. This legislation passed the House in the last Congre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Lizzie Fletcher Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Provide Funds to Help Families Secure Generational Wealth, Receive Disaster Relief Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), along with Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19), introduced a two-bill legislative package seeking to assist heir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Congresswomen Nydia Velazquez, Sylvia Garcia Lead 200 Colleagues in Reintroducing the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act This legislation would provide Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED beneficiaries with a pathway to citizenship WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY-07) reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, alongside co-auth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 26, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington, is awarded a $654,668,551 cost-plus-fixed-fee/cost-plus-award fee/cost-plus-incentive fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Aircraft Carrier shipyard availabilities. This contract includes a five-year base and a one year option, for a six year total ordering period which, if exercised, would brin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Tyonek Technical Services LLC, Madison, Alabama, was awarded a $98,115,620 firm-fixed-price level of effort contract for cyber operations formal training support. This contract provides for subject matter expertise and other essential capabilities to augment and support the mission of 39th Information Operations Squadron. Work will be performed at Hurlburt Field, Flor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on Progress Made to Enact President Trump's America First Agenda WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the importance of Congress continuing to make progress on enacting President Trump's America First agenda, including securing the border, shoring up our national defense, extending the Trump tax cuts, and reining in frivolous spending and our national debt, after bot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans' Access to Telehealth Services U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the "Telehealth Expansion Act" to make expanded access to telehealth services permanent. "Many Montanans depend on telehealth services to provide health care access across our state, especially in rural communiti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * DOT Deputy Secretary Nominee Steven Bradbury Advances Out of Commerce Committee Bradbury nomination moving to a full Senate vote WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), cleared President Trump's nominee for U.S. Deputy Secretary o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Department Executive Nominees At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin pressed Aaron Reitz, nominated to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy; and D. John Sauer, nominated to be Solicitor General of the United States if an elected official may defy a federal court order WASHINGTON -   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Justice Department Executive Nominees At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin pressed Aaron Reitz, nominated to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy; and D. John Sauer, nominated to be Solicitor General of the United States if an elected official may defy a federal court order  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking M  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl EL PASO, Texas - An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court to 180 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs. According to court documents, Victor Arellano, 40, delivered 1,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent in exchange for $1,500 on or about Nov. 2  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a proposal to remove certain marking flag products from its Procurement List, which previously ensured their supply by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with visual impairments or severe disabilities. The affected products include red marking flags of various sizes, which have been provided by the West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, a nonprofit based in San Angelo, Tex  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Former federal officer guilty of money laundering HOUSTON -A former deportation officer has entered a guilty plea to charges of laundering money while working for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Christopher Washington Toral, 49, Spring, began working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2008   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Former Fort Cavazos Soldier Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Murder DEL RIO, Texas - A former soldier was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 200 months in prison for the attempted murder of another soldier while he was stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) in June 2000. According to court documents, Allen Houston   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Canyon Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Canyon, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. "Congratulations to Canyon on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175 other T  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Menard Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Menard has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to fost  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Grassley Opening Statement on DOJ Nominees John Sauer, Harmeet Dhillon and Aaron Reitz Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on "The Nominations of John Sauer (Solicitor General), Harmeet Dhillon (Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division) and Aaron Reitz (Assistant At  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: America-First Foreign Aid Protects U.S. Interests at Home and Abroad WASHINGTON--The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing today titled "America Last: How Foreign Aid Undermined U.S. Interests Around the World" to expose egregious foreign aid spending, review proposed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Responds to Latest Developments on Health Care Center in Southern New Mexico Denying Medical Care to New Mexicans In a post published to his social media this morning, Heinrich condemned Ben Archer Health Center for turning away patients without birth certificates on-hand at their clinics Heinrich: "What Ben Archer was pulling at its health clinics wasn't just wrong, it was illegal."  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "From Transformative Science to Technological Breakthroughs: DOE's National Laboratories": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. After serving at the helm of this subcommittee for so many years, it might take a hearing or two to get used to sitting at this end of the dais! Today's hearing is especially importa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing - Step by Step: The Artemis Program and NASA's Path to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Beyond": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. After serving at the helm of this subcommittee for so many years, it might take a hearing or two to get used to sitting at th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Randy Weber, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "From Transformative Science to Technological Breakthroughs: DOE's National Laboratories": * * * Good Morning, today the Energy Subcommittee will be examining the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratories and their role in advancing scientific discoveries as well as developing innovative tech  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit released the following testimony by Michael Hanson, chair of the Governors Highway Safety Association, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety": * * * Good morning. My name is Michael Hanson and I am the governor appointed highway safety representative for Minnesota and the Director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by David J. McIntyre Jr., president and CEO of the TriWest Healthcare Alliance, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community Care": * * * Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley and Distinguished Members of the Health Subcommittee, it is a privilege to testify before this Subcommittee as it examines the roles and responsibilities of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyle, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky Introduce Social Security Expansion Act As Republicans Attempt to Undermine Social Security, Hoyle, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress attempt to advance legislation to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and undermine   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * HUD Announces $2.5 Million in Disaster Funding to Support Americans Impacted by Recent Hurricanes and Severe Storms Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Grants will be awarded to North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and the City of Houston WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $2  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * JBSA hosts Motorcycle Safety Fair at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 6 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Joins Resolution Opposing U.S. Military Action Against Mexico WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), and nearly two dozen member  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * KETK: East Texas congressman meets with Trump, Vance to 'increase liberty and prosperity' Congressman Nathaniel Moran had the opportunity to meet with President Trump and Vice President Vance to "increase liberty and prosperity for all Americans."  Moran was in the Oval Office this week discussing the emphasis of joint efforts between House Republicans and the White House to "secure the border, sl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Laredo SENTRI, Global Entry-designated Enrollment Facility Introduces Dedicated Email Inbox for Participant Account Updates LAREDO, Texas -- The Laredo Port of Entry SENTRI, Global Entry-designated enrollment facility is excited to announce the launch of a new dedicated email inbox, designed specifically for participants to update their account information wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI & BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO INVEST IN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, BOLSTERING DISEASE OUTBREAK CONTROL & PREVENTION WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, legislation to restore funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). PPHF provides dedicated  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Montana man convicted in cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy TYLER, Texas - A Montana man was found guilty of a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Randall V. Rule, 73, formerly of Kalispell, Montana, was found guilty by a jury on all counts following a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Demands HHS Secretary Kennedy Take Immediate Action to Contain Measles Outbreak Delegation Letter Comes Amid Measles Outbreak in New Mexico and Texas; Measles is One of the Most Highly Infectious Diseases and Can Lead to Serious Complications Like Pneumonia, Blindness, Brain Swelling, and Death Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: As Republicans Attempt to Undermine Social Security, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky, Hoyle Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 - As Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress attempt to advance legislation to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and undermine Social Security, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee's Subcommit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Applauds Senate Passage of CRA to End Natural Gas Tax Today, the Senate passed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse Biden's ill-conceived natural gas tax after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. The CRA now awaits the President's signature to be signed into law.  In response to his legislation's passage in the Senate, Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Ends the Natural Gas Tax Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse Biden's ill-conceived natural gas tax passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The harmful natural gas tax would hurt energy producers in the Permian Basin by stifling production, innovation, and capital investment. Congressman Pfluger has fought the natural gas tax since its incep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Pushes Bill to Protect Taxpayer Dollars in Broadband Investment Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the bicameral Broadband Buildout Accountability Act this week to increase transparency and protect the billions of taxpayer dollars in broadband investment.  In 2023, the U.S. government invested $42 billion of taxpayer dollars in the Bipartisan Infrast  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- President Trump issued the following remarks ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Q Are we going to take Bagram back? THE PRESIDENT: So, I'll tell you what has bothered me very much -- very, very much: We give billions of dollars to Afghanistan. Nobody knows that. Nobody knew that. Do you know we give billions of dollars to Afghanistan? And yet we left behind all of that equipment, which wouldn't have happened. You know, we w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) has announced an expansion of its membership, adding several biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research companies from the United States and abroad. In a notification filed on January 16, 2025, with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission, RRPV disclosed the addition of multiple organizations engaged in vaccine development, diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The new members incl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Fallon Introduces Rescinding Offshore Wind Tax Credit Act Washington, DC -- Today, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) introduced the Rescinding Offshore Wind Tax Credit Act, which would disallow the production tax credit and investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities placed in service in the inland navigable waters of the United States or the coastal waters of the United States. "Offs  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy and Sen. Lee Reintroduce Legislation to Reform Higher Education Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) reintroduced the Higher Education Reform Opportunity (HERO) Act (link is external) today, which is aimed to reform the federal government's involvement in higher education and student loans.  Congressman Roy said: "Universities have largely become government-run crony rackets focused   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Pens Letter to City of Fredericksburg on Future of the Texas Ranger Heritage Center Rep. Chip Roy contacted Fredericksburg City Council and Mayor Jeryl Hoover regarding the future of the property it leased to the Former Texas Rangers Foundation, including advocacy for a historic footprint for the Rangers to remain in Fredericksburg. The property is located on Highway 290 next to Fort Matin Scott.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Sen. Cruz Re-Introduce Legislation to Cut Bureaucratic Red Tape for Lifesaving Medicine Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) re-introduced the " Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments (link is external) " (RESULT) Act today. This bill will expedite the Food and Drug Administration's approval process for potentially lifesaving medicines.  Congressman Roy said: "Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castro, Garcia, Velazquez Lead Resolution Opposing U.S. Military Action Against Mexico February 27, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) led nearly two dozen members of Congress in introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Cloud Introduce Bill to Terminate FEMA Program Funding Luxury Hotels, Services for Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON - Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (R-Texas) today introduced the End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act to stop taxpayer dollars from funding luxury hotels and services for illegal immigrants. "While American citizens recovering from disaster s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and would pull taxpayer-funded grants to sanctuary cities. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "Sanctu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Sen. Young Chairs "Grand Theft Cargo" Subcommittee Hearing Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, convened a subcommittee hearing titled "Grand Theft Cargo: Examining a Costly Threat to Consumers to the U.S. Supply Chain." The hea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan P. Miller, executive assistant commissioner of the Air and Marine Operations at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A View From the Front Lines": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is a privilege to appear before you today to discu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Jena Ehlinger, mother of a victim of fentanyl poisoning, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled ""Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A View From the Front Lines": * * * My name is Jena Ehlinger. I never imagined that I would be on the front lines of a war I knew nothing about. And then I received the life-shattering call that my 20-year-old son Jake had been poisoned with f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes Kennedy-backed resolution to repeal Biden-era methane fee for U.S. energy producers WASHINGTON - The Senate today passed a joint resolution of disapproval under Congressional Review Act procedures that Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) helped introduce. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) led the resolution, which would overturn the Biden administration's proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to restore injunctive relief for patent infringement WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced the Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2025. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would restore the presumption that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Leads Legislation to Protect Access to Abortion and IVF for Military Servicewomen WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) reintroduced the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, legislation to protect health care access for servicewomen and military families who are stationed in states with extreme abortion bans. The Access to Reproductive Care for Se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Texas National Guard sworn in to support Border Patrol efforts in El Paso Sector EL PASO, Texas --United States Border Patrol, El Paso Sector Interim Chief Walter N. Slosar officially deputized Texas National Guard soldiers under Title 8 today, granting them the authority to carry out immigration enforcement duties. Sixty soldiers from the Texas Military Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lower Energy Costs 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): "Thank you, Mr. President. "This week the Senate has focused on unleashing American energy. "As I've said before, our country is facing some seriou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Advocates for Farmers During Senate AG Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Bret Erickson, Board Member of the International Fresh Produce Association, and Anna Rhinewalt, Council Member of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and Mississippi Sweet Potato Council, during a Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Ag) hearing. During th  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * U.S. Department of Energy Announces Xander Newlun as the 2025 Conquer the Hill Command Competition Winner A realistic and engaging cybersecurity competition helps prepare collegiate students to protect vital U.S. energy systems Cyberforce's Command Edition provides opportunities for the future cyber workforce to outwit simulated cyberattacks and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Efforts to Protect Border Patrol Agents, Local Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. Their legislation would make it a crime to flee from agents or officers in the performance of their duties. "Our border pat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues in Efforts to Block Natural Gas Tax, Reduce Energy Costs, Boost U.S. Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden Administration's Natural Gas Tax, which was passed as part of Democrats' so-called Inflation Reduction  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Velazquez Leads Opposition to Proposed Cuts to School Meal Programs WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led Democratic colleagues in a letter to GOP committee leaders opposing proposed changes in the upcoming Republican reconciliation package that would restrict access to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). "Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Connolly, Stansbury, House Oversight Members Open Investigation Into DOGE.gov After Alarming Failures to Protect Sensitive National Security Information DOGE employees may be sharing classified government information using insecure communications channels. "These incidents - whether due to maliciousness or incompetence - are inexcusable and raise additional questions about DOGE em  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog: Welfare Spending Lacks Data on Performance, and Participant Outcomes Revealing Need for Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. - With so little reporting linking welfare spending to outcomes and performance, it's unclear whether resources are actually going to low-income families, having the desired impact, or even getting abused by fraudsters, according to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for USDA's Actions to Combat Avian Flu Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA's Plan to Address Avian Flu Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2025 -- Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement of new measures to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), elected leaders and industry stakeholders from around the country are applauding   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Join Bill to Codify DOJ's Office of Environmental Justice Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they are joining legislation that would permanently codify the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, in the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent order eliminating all environmental j  more