WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Avian Flu Rages, Gillibrand Calls On Trump Administration To Take Action To Fight Spread, Bring Down Skyrocketing Cost Of Eggs As avian flu rages across the country and drives up the cost of eggs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference calling on the Trump administration to take action to develop and approve a vaccine for poultry and contain the outbreak. Bird flu  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Secure Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Freezing Federal Funds NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, today won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants,   more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Delivers More Than $344,000 of Baby Formula to Bronx Families NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office secured more than $344,000 worth of baby formula from Marine Park Distribution Inc. (Marine Park) for families in the Bronx. The donation is part of the $675,000 worth of baby formula that Attorney General James secured  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2024 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today marked National Consumer Protection Week by releasing a list of the top 10 consumer complaints received by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in 2024. The top complaints include issues such as price gouging of essential goods and services, housing issues, m  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues U.S. Department of Education for Cutting Grant Programs for Teachers March 6, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully canceling teacher pipeline grant programs that were authorized by Congress. The Teacher Qua  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Social Security Scams on National Slam the Scam Day March 6, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined the Social Security Administration (SSA) in recognizing National Slam the Scam Day by warning consumers to stay vigilant against Social Security-related scams. Social Security recipients are particularly vulnera  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Qian Adams March 6, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Qian Adams, who died on December 11, 2023 in a motor vehicle collision involving a member of the Syracuse Police Department (SPD) in Syracuse. F  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation Announces Update on Preliminary Assessment of Civilian Death at Mid-State Correctional Facility NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today announced that it is recusing itself from further assessment and investigation of the corrections officers involved in the events preceding the death of   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * British national indicted in organized multi-state fraud and money laundering scheme PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A British national from Northern Ireland residing illegally in the United States has been indicted by a Rhode Island federal grand jury in for participating in a multi-state construction and money laundering fraud scheme uncovered by a U.S. Immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill's Opening Statement for First Markup of 119th Congress Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding its first legislative markup of the 119th Congress. Read Chairman Hill's opening remarks as prepared for delivery: "Good morning and welcome to our first legislative ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Comer: Sanctuary City Policies Only Create Sanctuaries for Criminals WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at "A Hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors." In his opening statement, Chairman Comer highlighted how the Biden Administration's  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES RENEWED EFFORT TO COMBAT HARMFUL DEEPFAKE PORNOGRAPHY Morelle re-introduces bipartisan legislation he authored to combat the devastation caused by deepfake intimate images, empower victims and their families (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced bipartisan legislation he authored to combat the pervasiveness of non-consensu  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Defends FEMA, Demands Action to Protect Communities Kennedy Warns Undermining FEMA Is Reckless, Dangerous Threat To Disaster Preparedness WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) called on lawmakers to strengthen disaster preparedness and support vital emergency response workers during a House Homel  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Support Our Rural Communities WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) in reintroducing the Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes and makes improvements to the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), which helps individuals and businesses start,  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Resolution Supporting Corrections Officers' Strike for Safer Conditions Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today led the entire New York Republican Delegation in introducing a resolution in support of the Corrections Officers striking for safer working conditions across New York. Additional cosponsors of this resolution include Representatives Nick L  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Combating The Rise Of Antisemitism In America March 05, 2025 Due to the Trump Administration's actions, the Office for Civil Rights has been unable to adequately address cases of discrimination WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a final rule that updates Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at multiple airports across the United States. This regulatory action is driven by the need to integrate new navigational technologies, address air traffic control modifications, and respond to changes in the National Airspace System, such as new obstacles or airport infrastr  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 24, 2025, from Breakthrough T1D, New York: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-3334 Accelerated Approval and Considerations for Determining Whether a Confirmatory Trial is Underway - Guidance for Industry * * * Br  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Saranac Hydroelectric Project No. 4472, which operates on the Saranac River in Franklin and Clinton Counties, New York. The assessment evaluates the potential environmental impacts of issuing a new license for the project and concludes that with appropriate environmental protective measures, the project would not result in significant environmental harm. The Saranac Hy  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Global Synchronizer Foundation (GSF) has expanded its membership with the addition of several prominent financial institutions, according to a filing made on February 25, 2025, under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Copper Markets (Switzerland) AG, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Bank of New York Mellon Corporation have joined the consortium, which operates under provisions limiting antitrust plainti  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Available on Local Roadways as Part of Comprehensive "Safe System" Approach on Highways Across New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $90 million is now available to help local governments enhance safety and reduce fatalities on their roads, part of a comprehensive "Safe System" approach toward zero deaths being deployed by the State Departmen  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of 108-Unit Affordable Development in Westchester Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of "62 Main" in the village of Tarrytown, Westchester County -- a $54 million development that transformed the former YMCA of Tarrytown into 108 affordable and energy-efficient apartments. In the past five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on March 5, 2025, on the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General: * * * Grassley: Blanche is the 'Right Man' to be Deputy Attorney General The Senate confirmed Blanche by a vote of 52-46. Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee "Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Deputy Attorney General" Soon, we  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 17 committee hearings on March 5, 2025: * * * MEMBER DAY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held a hearing entitled "Member Day". Testimony was heard from Representatives Budzinski, Elfreth, Hoyle of Oregon, Scholten, Stansbury, and Titus. * * * MEMBER DAY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Feb. 28, 2025, from the Enterprise Community Partners: * * * To: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division 451 7th St. NW, Rm. 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Docket No. FR-6505-N-01 * * * To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request for information regarding resili  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comment on its information collection related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Qualification/New York Towns Qualification/Requalification Process. This notice, published in the Federal Register, aims to ensure the efficiency and necessity of the data collection involved in the CDBG program. HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Buffalo removes 2 illegal aliens, sexual predators to Honduras BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed two illegally present Honduran nationals convicted of felony sexual offenses, March 3. Rito Emanuel Reconco-Castro, 28, illegally entered the United States on an unknown date at an unknown location without being admitted  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bennet Highlights Urgent Need For Resources to Protect Forests, Water Resources, and Communities from Wildfires Video of Bennet's Remarks Available HERE Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, delivered remarks on the urgent need for more   more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * ICYMI: New Report Finds Implementing MTA 2025-2029 Capital Plan Will Generate Enormous Benefits for All New Yorkers Statement from MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Regional Plan Association Report: "This report underscores what we've been saying all along - the aging $1.5 trillion transit system that keeps millions of New Yorkers moving and the regional eco  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Min Stands Up For The Rule of Law, Asks Mayor Adams If He Will "Resign Today" Rep. Min: "There is no place in America, not one, that actually provides sanctuary from federal law. Period" Washington, D.C. -- Representative Dave Min (CA-47) called out the House Republicans' Oversight Committee Hearing for being a "sham," saying, "There is no place in America, not one, that actually provides  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Justice Department Charges 12 Chinese Contract Hackers and Law Enforcement Officers in Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns Chinese Law Enforcement and Intelligence Services Leveraged China's Reckless and Indiscriminate Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem, Including the 'APT 27' Group, to Suppress Free Speech and Dissent Globally and to Steal Data from Numerous Organizations Worldwide, The Ju  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * New York Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Deadly Alien Smuggling Conspiracy on the Northern Border A New York woman pleaded guilty today for her role in a deadly human smuggling conspiracy that left a family of four, including two children under the age of three, dead in the St. Lawrence River. According to court documents, Janet Terrance, 45, of Hogansburg, conspired with five othe  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Elected Vice Chair of Bipartisan Military Veteran "For Country" Caucus Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) released the following statement after being named Vice Chair of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of military Veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives dedicated to strengthening national security, supporting Veterans, and fostering principled leadership in C  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS AND DONALD TRUMP HAVE PROPOSED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that the House Republican budget will devastate American families and Democrats will continue to stand united in opposition. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good mornin  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS AND DONALD TRUMP HAVE PROPOSED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that the House Republican budget will devastate American families and Democrats will continue to stand united in opposition. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Just yesterda  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates Women's History Month with WonderWoman at Capitol (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis along with members of the bipartisan Women's caucus and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum joined together to host a Women's History Month Celebration with WonderWoman herself Lynda Carter at the U.S. Capitol. Congresswoman Malliotakis is leading the eff  more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces new "Baby Boxes" Initiative to Send Families Home From Hospital With Vital Supplies and Resources March 6, 2025 Free Boxes Containing Supplies and Parenting Resources Will Be Available to All Families Giving Birth at Four NYC Health + Hospitals Locations Later This Year First Announced in Mayor Adams' Fourth State of the City Address, Investment Builds on Adams Administration's Effo  more

NEW YORK, March 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, DA Bragg Announce new Community Coalition to Enhance Quality of Life, Improve Safety Near Washington Square Park March 6, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/0Pje-rNcadg "Village Interagency Task Force" Includes More Than 10 City Agencies and Community Partners to Create a Cleaner, Safer, and More Vibrant Community NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Atto  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Medical Billing Company Owner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud ALBANY, NEW YORK - Scott Newcombe, age 41, of Plattsburgh, New York, was sentenced today to 1 year of probation, and ordered to pay $34,583.21 in restitution, for health care fraud. Acting United States Attorney Daniel Hanlon; Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field O  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * North Country Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Deadly Alien Smuggling Conspiracy WASHINGTON - A Hogansburg, New York, woman pled guilty today for her role in a deadly smuggling conspiracy that left a family of four, including two children under the age of three, dead in the St. Lawrence River. According to court documents, Janet Terrance, age 45, conspir  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity: * * * To: Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on behalf of the Environmental-Economic Accounting Classification Interagency Technical Working Group (EEA-C ITWG) Re: Comments on the Initial Guidance for Environmental-Economic Accounting Classifications (89 Fed. Reg. 104,226, Dec.  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on March 6, 2025, honoring Irish-American Heritage Month: * * * Irish Americans have played a crucial role in our great American story -- courageously overcoming adversity and hardship to embolden our culture, enliven our spirit, and fortify our way of life. This Irish-American Heritage Month, we commemorate the special bond of friendship between the United States and Ireland -- and we honor the extraordinary contribution  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Velazquez Applauds Committee Passage of Seven Bipartisan Small Business Bills WASHINGTON- Today, the House Small Business Committee passed seven bipartisan bills aimed at expanding opportunities for small businesses, improving federal contracting transparency, helping entrepreneurs with disabilities, and stre  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The White House has released the following text of President Trump's remarks delivered during his joint address to Congress on March 4, 2025: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you very much. It's a great honor. Thank you very much. Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, the first lady of the United States -- (applause) -- members of the United States Congress, thank you very much. And to my fellow citizens, America is back. (Appla  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, from a Feb. 25, 2025, member day hearing on U.S.-Israel defense cooperation programs: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I'm grateful for the work of Members of this Committee to provide the resources necessary to enhance   more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safer Subways: One Year After Deploying Additional Law Enforcement and Safety Measures, Governor Hochul Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Keep Riders and Transit Workers Safe on Subways Governor Kathy Hochul today marked one year since enacting her five-point subway safety plan by highlighting reductions in New York City transit crimes and her administration's ongoing efforts to expand safety init  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 5, 2025: * * * USTRANSCOM POSTURE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded open and closed hearings to examine the posture of the United States Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Randall Reed, USAF, Commander, United States Transportation Comman  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cramer introduce bill to expand access to rental assistance program for affordable housing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced their Choice in Affordable Housing Act today to improve the federal government's largest rental assistance program. The bipartisan bill would make it easier to access Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs)--often   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Seneca Nation President J. Conrad 'JC' Seneca from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on fiscal 2026 budget for the Interior Department, Environmental Protection Agency and Indian Health Service: * * * I'm thankful that you are well! On behalf of the Seneca Nation, thank you for providing me with the opportunity to provide comments on the Fiscal Y  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following statement on March 5, 2025, by Chancellor Lester W. Young and Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on Board of Regents appointments: * * * Chancellor Young and Regents Tilles, Wills, Catania, and Pratts Reelected to Board Keith B. Wiley, Felicia Thomas-Williams Elected to Represent the Eighth and Tenth Judicial Districts, and Brian J. Krist, Elected At Large We congratulate Regents Roger B. Tilles, Dr. Frances G.  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Statement from U.S. Representative John Mannion (NY-22) on President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion today released the following statement on President Trump's address to Congress: "I was hoping President Trump would talk about how we could work together--Republicans and Democrats--to lower costs, lift people up, and improve the lives  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Democrats Call Out House Republicans for Undermining Rule of Law, Judicial Independence Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2025)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, led subcommittee Democrats in calling  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * NEW: Times Square Billboard Demands Trump Fire Elon Musk NEW YORK CITY- Today, Common Cause unveiled a new billboard in New York City's Times Square demanding President Trump immediately fire Elon Musk and shut down the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The ad comes after Trump made several inaccurate and misleading claims in his presidential address to Congress regarding DOGE's wo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Tokuda Leads Colleagues in Opposing Proposed Cuts to HUD Disaster Recovery Office Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led 47 of her colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reconsider proposed cuts to its Office of Community Planning and Development, which administers the Community Development Block Grant Disas  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Jeff Wacoche, chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on funding for tribal health care programs and services: * * * Honorable Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and members of the Committee, it is an honor to be here today. I am Jeff Wacoche, the Chief of the United Keetoow  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS to issue stamps of historic battlefields of the American Revolution March 6, 2025 # USPS to Issue Stamps of Historic Battlefields of the American Revolution First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony Will Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord What: A first-day-of-issue ceremony for Battlefields of the American Revolution, new Forever stamps to commemorate the 250th annivers  more

ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins Virtual Press Conference With Education Leaders on Executive Order Dismantling the Department of Education Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined a virtual press conference with education leaders on President Trump's Executive Order dismantling the Department of Education. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Slams Treasury Secretary's Comment on the American Dream: "F-This Guy" * * * Watch Rep. Gomez's video reel here (https://www.instagram.com/p/DG37mVIJ0-q/?hl=en). * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) didn't hold back and released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed the American Dream is "not about acces  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * We'll Find You, Hold You Accountable: Exercise Proves U.S. Can Find Nuclear Event Perpetrators The Defense Department and a team of interagency partners led by the FBI engaged in an iteration of the Prominent Hunt exercise to validate the team's ability to gather evidence to support presidential decision-making during a nuclear attack scenario. "The Prominent Hunt exercise series not only tests the U.S. g  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * What You Need to Know about NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Mission The official portrait of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 members with (from left) Mission Specialist Kirill Peskov of Roscosmos; Pilot Nicole Ayers and Commander Anne McClain, both NASA astronauts; and Mission Specialist Takuya Onishi from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). NASA/Bill Stafford/Helen Arase Vargas Four crew members are preparing to launch to the Intern  more