WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * "Heroes in the Firing Line:" Congressman Castro Slams Trump's Attacks on American Veterans During Introduction of Protect Veteran Jobs Act February 28, 2025 WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) joined veterans and fellow Democrats in a press conference on Capitol Hill to slam the Trump administration's unjustified and illegal mass layoff of American veterans who work for t  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * ''We are a people of indomitable hope--we absolutely refuse to entertain discouragement or defeat.' Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ-), along with Vice President JD Vance, today addressed the 20th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, and the following are excerpts of his remarks: I would like to recognize my dear wife Marie who I met more than fifty years ago   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Ansari Cosponsors American Dream and Promise Act Legislation would provide Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED beneficiaries with a pathway to citizenship WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) cosponsored the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, alongside co-authors of the bill, Representatives Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY-07) and Yvette   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today inclu  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing Washington, D.C. - Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week to examine the state of the United States' air traffic control (ATC) system and discuss the critical need to  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Arkansas - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 6.4 percent in Arkansas, wh  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Louisiana - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.9 percent in Louisiana,   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Mexico - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.4 percent in New Mexico  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Oklahoma - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.0 percent in Oklahoma, wh  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Texas - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.7 percent in Texas, similar   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure, Bolstering Disease Outbreak Control & Prevention [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, legislation to restore funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). PPHF provid  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Cartel Boss Tied to Southlake Murder-for-Hire Among Defendants Extradited From Mexico Among the 29 cartel bosses extradited from Mexico to the United States on Thursday was Northern District of Texas defendant Jose Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, aka "El Gato," announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham. Mr. Villarreal Hernan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cloud Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Senior Federal Government Officials WASHINGTON--Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced the Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts (DIVEST) Act, a bipartisan effort to prohibit senior federal government employees and their immediate families from trading individual stocks   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cloud, Risch Introduce Bill to End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants WASHINGTON--Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act to stop the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from diverting taxpayer dollars away from disaster relief and toward benefits for illegal immigrants. During the Biden administration, FEMA's  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Congressman Al Green with the Endorsement of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Introduces the Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025 (Washington, DC) -- On Friday, February 28, 2025, Congressman Al Green introduced the Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," highlights the labor contributio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mullin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation with National Coalition to Address Affordability Challenges & Modernize Federal Poverty Line Washington, DC - Millions of Americans are struggling to afford basic needs like food, housing and health care, but they are prevented from accessing important resources because of the outdated way the federal government calculates eligibility for safe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Legislation to Protect Veterans after Thousands are Fired by Trump and Musk Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) to be an original co-sponsor of HR 1637, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act. This follows a fact sheet published by the House Appropriations Committee detailing the firing of almost 6,000 veterans from the fed  more

EL PASO, Texas, March 1 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Sends Letter Expressing Concern for Closure of Desert Sage Medical Home Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, and Director of theDefense Health Agency, Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, about the impending closure of the Desert Sage Medical Home. "El   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- 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. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025 NAVY Corvid Technologies LLC,* Mooresville, North Carolina, is awarded a $268,443,030 firm-fixed-price contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of short/medium range sub-orbital vehicles configurations, including provision of ground test hardware, special test equipment, materials and required engineering support and launch support services. This contract includes opt  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Advocates for Texas Water at White House WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her visit to the White House. De La Cruz met with President Trump to discuss efforts to hold Mexico accountable for theirfailure to fulfill their obligated water deliveries. "It was an honor to meet with President Trump in the White House to advocate for S  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Eight Gang Members Arrested in Operation Targeting Area Known as "Dead End" Eight gang members were arrested Tuesday in ATF-led "Operation Blue Laces," announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham. Monday's takedown, which occurred in the Wheatley Place Neighborhood in South Dallas, resulted in the apprehension of eight member  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has amended a hazardous waste exclusion to reflect the ownership and name change of a facility in Baytown, Texas. Previously operated by Bayer Material Science LLC, the facility is now under Covestro LLC. The regulatory amendment updates Appendix IX to Part 261 of hazardous waste regulations to document this transition. The exclusion applies to the toluene diisocyanate (TDI) residue (K027) generated from the facility's di  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an update regarding the designation of Class E airspace in Austin, Texas, as part of its ongoing efforts to refine and maintain the accuracy of airspace classifications. The final rule, initially published on February 24, 2025, introduced significant adjustments to the airspace structure in Austin and led to the establishment of new Class E airspace for Lago Vista and Lakeway, Texas. These modifications were impleme  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * FBI Announces Eight FBI Subjects from Mexico in U.S. Custody The FBI is announcing eight men, including two former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, who were transferred into U.S. custody from Mexico this week. All are key subjects of FBI investigations spanning several states. Rafael Caro Quintero is a former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Dr  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today include leaders and managers  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 1 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's Latest Analysis Shows Florida Leads the Nation for Business Relocations, Generating Four Times the Business Relocations in Texas Florida Welcomed More than 500 Net New Business Migrations Last Year The Florida Chamber Foundation has released a research brief analyzing firm migration to Florida annually. Our research team's analysis reveals that Florida continues to le  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- In February 2025, a comprehensive report titled "Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023" was released by PwC, commissioned by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). This detailed study shines a spotlight on the significant economic impact of general aviation--defined as all non-commercial and non-military aviation--across the United States, revealing its role as a powerhouse supporting jobs, income, and growth. With data from 2023, the r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Vasquez Urge New Mexico Attorney General to Investigate Health Care Centers in Denying Medical Care to New Mexicans WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez to open an investigation into Ben Archer Health Centers refusing to provide medical care to individuals without   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Introduction DOL   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-855) on the Let American Businesses Be on Record Act of 2024 (H.R. 9033), which aims to amend Title 5 of the U.S. Code, to apply regulatory flexibility analysis requirements for the Department of Labor. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On July 15, 2024, Rep. Bean introduced H.R. 9033. The purpose of H.R. 9033, the  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Small Business Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-855) on the Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024 (H.R. 9085), which aims to amend Title 5 of the U.S. Code, to make certain modifications to how agencies conduct periodic reviews of agency rules. The report was advanced by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, on Dec. 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Bill Summary On July 22, 2024, Rep. Meuser, along with Rep. Hunt introduced H.R. 9085. The pur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILLS TO STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM FUNDING SANCTUARY CITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored a pair of bills aimed at cutting off federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities and other jurisdictions that hinder the enforcement of the nation's immigration laws. Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropria  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- A report released in January 2025 by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), titled "A Blueprint for Transportation Technology: Delivering Safe, Efficient, and Resilient Transportation," outlines a transformative plan to overhaul the nation's transportation system through cutting-edge technology. Beyond the ITS America leadership and its diverse board--including heavyweights like Caltrans, Toyota, and Verizon--the report calls for a seismic shift i  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Thirteen Members of Houston Robbery Crew Charged in Robbery and Drug Conspiracy Three Crew Members Charged With Murder A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and murder, including the killing of two individual  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Identify Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals who were previously admitted into the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans,  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Montgomery Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Bring Cocaine into Alabama from Texas Montgomery, Ala. - On February 27, 2025, a federal judge sentenced 46-year-old Vanshun Traywick, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, to 288 months in prison following his conviction on drug conspiracy charges, announced Acting United States Attorn  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton, House Oversight Committee Members, and Warren 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. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Pfluger Lead Bipartisan Push to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), along with Representatives August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.-8), John Joyce (R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Panola Watchman: Congressman Moran meets with President Trump, VP Vance The Panola Watchman Congressman Moran meets with President Trump, VP Vance February 28, 2025 Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) 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   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Celebrates the Union of the Foreman Family With Their Daughter ODESSA, TX --This week, the Foreman family, a local family from Odessa, was finally united with their adopted daughter after she had been stuck in a state of uncertainty in Haiti due to the government being overthrown in 2024. Since learning of this issue, Congressman Pfluger has advocated on behalf of the Foreman family to expedi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Padilla Lead Bill to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of World Teen Mental Wellness Day and in response to the growing mental health crisis in America, U.S. Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Kim Schrier (WA-08), John Joyce (PA-13), and Kathy Castor (FL-14), along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Lisa Murkowski  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Farm Matters on the Menu Q: What ag policies are on your radar in the new Congress? A: While work is underway on writing a new farm bill, I'm also rolling up my sleeves on legislative proposals and oversight efforts to address key issues facing the farm economy and rural communities. Since the new Congress started in January, I'm working on issues that matter to the bottom lines of Iowa fa  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Rafael Caro Quintero "Narco of Narcos" and Murderer of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, Former Leader of the Juarez Cartel, Expelled to the United States Both Defendants Face Mandatory Life Imprisonment, and Could Face the Death Penalty, if Convicted Rafael Caro Quintero (Caro Quintero) and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes (Carri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Fletcher, Williams Introduce Legislation to Help Heirs' Property Landowners Prove Ownership and Receive Disaster Relief (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced a two-bill legislative package seeking  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces the Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025. The legislation ensures an individual's cost basis in a capital asset receives the same fair and equitable treatment as in other areas of the tax code by indexing the basis for inflation. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "The i  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-336) on the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (S. 4753), which aims to reform leasing, permitting and judicial review for certain energy and mineral projects. The report was advanced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, on Dec. 19, 2024. * * * Here are excerpts: Purpose The purpose of S. 4753 is to reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, a  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-321) on the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act (S. 5067), which aims to improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on Dec. 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 5067, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024, makes a number of changes to the Federal Emergency M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Resolution to Block Biden Natural Gas Tax, Protect Against Cost Increases CRA Resolution Goes to President Trump for Signature WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today secured Senate passage of his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of President Biden's Natural Gas Tax, which passed as part of the Democrats' rec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Blasts Trump Admin for Lawlessly Cancelling Lifesaving USAID, State Programs Important to America's National Interests Murray : "The Trump administration has chosen to spit in the face of the law and Congress -- expressing total disdain for a court order mandating that they release the foreign aid funding they had illegally withheld." Murray : "If Ebola, Marburg, or any other infe  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Skilled Nursing Facility and Acute Care Hospital to Pay $6.5 Million to Settle Civil False Claims Act Allegations SAN ANTONIO - Providence Park, Inc., doing business as Ascension Living Providence Village, and Ascension Providence, formerly known as Providence Health Services of Waco, have agreed to pay the United States and the State of Texas $6,526,851.64  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * South Texan sent to prison for meth distribution LAREDO, Texas - A 41-year-old Donna resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 500 grams of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Rafael Leal pleaded guilty April 11, 2023. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana has now ordered Leal to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Castro on Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting February 28, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after President Trump and Vice President JD Vance's disastrous Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Today, Donald Trump and JD Vance disgraced t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- In an effort to address the escalating mental health crisis among college students, a January 2025 report titled "Building Momentum: Collaborative Solutions for State-Level Student Mental Health" was released by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and The Jed Foundation (JED). Authored by Sakshee Chawla, John Lane, Tom Harnisch, and Zainab Okolo, the report emerges from the inaugural SHEEO-JED Student Mental Health and Wellness Learning Commun  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Texas woman arrested for attempting to smuggle 9-year-old twins through Laredo checkpoint LAREDO, Texas - A 31-year-old Dallas resident has been charged with conspiring to transport, attempting to transport and transporting two undocumented minors illegally in the United States for financial gain, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Jovanna Netzay Dia  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Thirteen members of Houston robbery crew charged in robbery and drug conspiracy Three charged with murder HOUSTON - A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas has returned a superseding indictment charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice and murder, including the killing of t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- A report released in January 2025 by Friends of the Earth and Public Citizen, titled "Gassed Up: Trump Aims to Quickly Approve 14 Climate-Destroying Methane Gas Export Terminals, Enriching LNG Investors while Raising Prices for Americans," warns that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fast-track 14 liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals could devastate the climate and burden U.S. consumers with higher energy costs. Authored by Raena Garcia and Lukas Ross of Frien  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Two high-ranking members of the Gulf Cartel extradited to the United States for drug trafficking BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Two former high-ranking members of Cartel del Gulfo have been extradited to the United States and are charged in separate indictments with significant drug trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Evaristo Cruz-Sanchez aka Vaqu  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Thirteen Members of Houston Robbery Crew Charged in Robbery and Drug Conspiracy Three Crew Members Charged With Murder A grand jury in the Southern District of Texas returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Hirono Condemns Republican Attacks on Public Education, Urges Colleagues to Oppose McMahon's Nomination ~ Video of Sen. Hirono's floor speech is available here ~ WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) took to the Senate floor to speak out against Linda McMahon's nomination to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Education (ED). During her speech, Senator Hi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Wells Fargo Abandons Anti-Energy Political Goals Due to Attorney General Paxton's Efforts Attorney General Paxton commended Wells Fargo for abandoning their anti-energy goal of achieving net-zero for financed emissions by 2050. Wells Fargo's decision came after Attorney General Paxton opened a review of the bank to determine if it was boycotting certain energy companies and the oil and gas i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Wilford Hall, BAMC announce temporary pharmacy closures JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - After a thorough assessment of pharmacy resources and to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, quality pharmacy care, Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing will be consolidating several pharmacies to maximize existing personnel and resources  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, 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 environmenta  more