JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 12th FTW Airman honored as Hidden Hero by The Chamber's Military Affairs Committee JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - On March 18, 2025, Airman 1st Class Joselyn Guajardo, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, was recognized as the Hidden Hero award recipient fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * After Johnson's Urging, Trump Administration Releases Funding to Help Refugees WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's release of $47 million to help refugees in Texas adjust to life in the United States. This funding is also used to help refugees access short-term resources, including job train  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Babin, Lofgren Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan SST Committee Bills 119th Congress (Washington, D.C.) - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed eight bipartisan Science, Space, and Technology Committee bills. These important measures address a range of critical issues, such as improving interagency coordina  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Demands Answers Over Trump Admin Illegally Cancelling Grants to Train and Retain Quality Teachers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of her colleagues in demanding detailed answers from the Department of Education (DOE) about the cancellation of over $600 million in federal funding   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 25, 2025, entitled "Fatal Work Injuries in Louisiana - 2023": * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 104 in 2023 for Louisiana, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Louisiana was down from the previous   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 25, 2025, entitled "Fatal Work Injuries in New Mexico - 2023": * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 38 in 2023 for New Mexico, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in New Mexico was down from the previou  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 25, 2025, entitled "Oklahoma Job Openings and Labor Turnover - January 2025": * * * Oklahoma had 83,000 job openings in January 2025, compared to 98,000 openings in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job ope  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on Trump's Actions Regarding Emergency Designations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's actions regarding emergency designations under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: "Congress often uses  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill: Our Capital Markets Should Work For Everyone Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to examine the role of capital markets in fueling economic growth by supporting companies at various stages, while expanding investment opportunities for retail invest  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Murkowski Announces Indian Affairs Committee Staff for the 119th Congress New and Returning SCIA Staff Members to Serve the Republican Majority U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), announced her SCIA Majority staff for the 119th Congress. "Following my recent transition to Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12531) on March 24, 2025, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * Civil Case and Criminal Felony Defendant Filings in U.S. District Courts (2024): Overview and Analysis The Administrative Office of U.S. Courts regularly compiles data related to the workload of the federal courts. This Insight provides a brief overview and analysis of  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Casar Leads Call For Trump Administration to Save Veterans' Services, Demands Answers On Proposed Cuts In letter to VA, Casar, Castro, and Doggett write:"Veteran care should not suffer to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and giant corporations." WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Greg Casar (TX-35), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) released a letter urging the Trump Administr  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges New York State Lawmakers to Reform Discovery Laws in Upcoming Budget CONGRESSMAN DAN GOLDMAN URGES NEW YORK STATE LAWMAKERS TO REFORM DISCOVERY LAWS IN UPCOMING BUDGET Well-Meaning 2019 Reforms Have Led to Spike in Number of Cases Dismissed on Procedural Technicalities, Not Merit Onerous Discovery Requirements Have Hindered Law Enforcement's Ability to Effectivel  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Bicameral Resolution Affirming Support for the Equal Rights Amendment WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) was proud to join Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with Congresswomen Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Jennifer McClel  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * CYP inspectors key to safe, quality child and youth care JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Safe, affordable and quality family childcare for Airmen and Guardians is vital to their ability to focus on their missions. An inspection program conducted by the Air Force Services Center's Child and Youth Program team is a key part of the   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Driver of second human smuggling vehicle involved in 2021 Southwest Texas incident sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following ICE Del Rio and federal partner investigation DEL RIO, Texas - A illegal Salvadoran alien, identified as Juan Alonso Barrientos-Quintanilla, 23, was sentenced March 25 by a federal judge to serve 120 months in prison for  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted construction permits to Trucha and Pharr Center Church (Pharr) for new low-power FM (LPFM) radio stations in McAllen and Pharr, Texas, respectively, under an involuntary time-sharing agreement. The decision, documented in DA 25-268, follows a dispute over the qualification of Trucha for community presence points. Trucha and Pharr filed mutually exclusive applications during the 2023 LPFM filing window. The FCC's Med  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed amendments to the FM Table of Allotments that would affect radio broadcasting frequencies in Matador, Texas. The proposal, published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025, aims to substitute Channel 276C2 for vacant Channel 244C2 and Channel 252C3 for vacant Channel 276C3. This move is intended to correct spacing issues with an existing station and ensure compliance with the FCC's minimum distance sepa  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released its schedule for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC WT-0 Compressor Station Project. The project, located in Chaves County, New Mexico, is designed to expand natural gas transportation capacity by constructing a new compressor station and related infrastructure. According to FERC's notice, the EA will be issued on August 1, 2025, and will underg  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the receipt of multiple applications for permits related to foreign endangered species, inviting public comment before final decisions are made. Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), certain activities involving endangered wildlife--such as importation, captive breeding, or culling for population management--require federal authorization. The applications under review include requests from  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Gary Sinise brings Invincible Spirit Festival back to Brooke Army Medical Center JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Actor Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the Invincible Spirit Festival at Brooke Army Medical Center on March 21, 2025, treating staff members, patients, families and the Joint Base San Antonio com  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Brazilian national convicted of drug trafficking in home country NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Dirlei Da Luz Da Silva, 35, a citizen of Brazil wanted by Brazilian authorities for failing to appear and serve his 12 year, 10-month sentence for drug trafficking related crimes, in Long Branch, New Jersey, Mar  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Latta Questions, Electric Grid Operators Alert Increased Energy Needs Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), the Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy Chairman held a hearing named Keeping the Lights On: Examining the State of Regional Grid Reliability. Witnesses included Mr. Manu Asthana, President and Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection, LLC; Ms. Jennifer  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation into certain nasal devices and their components following a complaint filed by Aardvark Medical Inc., a Texas-based medical device company. The investigation, designated as Investigation No. 337-TA-1444, stems from allegations that imported nasal irrigation and aspiration products infringe on multiple patents held by Aardvark Medical. The company contends that these imported devices vio  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy helps introduce bipartisan bill to help injured combat veterans receive full military benefits WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Major Richard Star Act. The bill would allow combat-injured veterans with fewer than 20 years of military service to receive full retirement benefi  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Luttrell's Legislation to Identify Syrian Terrorist Threats Passes Subcommittee Mark-Up WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) recently introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act, requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate threats posed to the United States by individuals in Syria with ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or a Speci  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Committee Advances Legislation to Fast-Track President Trump's Government Reorganization Plans, Nullify D.C.'s Sanctuary City Status, and Protect American Taxpayers WASHINGTON--The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup today and passed a series of good government bills, inclu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * MICC personnel make a difference supporting Central Command in Iraq JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals redeployed to their home stations after the successful completion of a months-long deployment to Iraq in support of the U.S. Central Command's mission in I  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to House GOP: Cut the Budget Deficit to 3% of GDP WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, met with Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and other Republicans in the House of Representatives to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United State  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ray Dalio to Meet with Budget Committee Chairman Arrington and GOP Members WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, will be meeting with Republican Members of Congress led by Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) to discuss Dalio's research on the history of debt crises and the broader implications of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castro Recognized as Most Effective Democratic House Member in the 118th Congress March 25, 2025 The Center for Effective Lawmaking Highlights Rep. Castro for His Continued Legislative Success WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Democratic House member in the 118 th Congress. The Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the grand opening of Lionshead Specialty Tire and Wheel's newest facility in Paris, Texas. Since 1993, Lionshead has specialized in state-of-the-art contract manufacturing to produce and distribute a wide range of options for tires, wheels, and vehicle components for the trailer and rec  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduced a Bill to Reform the Biden Administration's Woke Dietary Guidelines WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025 to end the Biden administration's flawed dietary guidelines and allow the Trump administration to develop new guidelines that improve the health of all Americans using evidence-based nu  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Safety First: Restoring Boeing's Status as a Great American Manufacturer Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on April 2nd WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Safety First: Restoring Boeing  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Urges DNI Gabbard to Investigate CCP Smear Campaign Against Spectrum Pipeline American leadership in spectrum is critical to the security of global telecommunication networks WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ur  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump's Sweeping New Illegal Cuts to Critical National Security Initiatives Trump seeks to gut funding to: combat global narcotics trade, support allies' defenses, strengthen American competitiveness, and more Illegal move threatens billions of dollars more for Americans' housing, NASA, and other cri  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * US Postal Service announces stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the US Army, US Navy and US Marine Corps WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service announces stamps celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps on March 6, 2025. USPS full press release is located at USPS Announces Commemorative   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The White House issued the following news on March 24, 2025: * * * More Investment, More Jobs, and More Money in Americans' Pockets Today, Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment in the United States -- including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs. The investment, which builds on Hyundai's pledge earlier this year to "further localize production in the U.S.," is the latest success in President Donald J. Trump's purs  more