RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AFCDA Explores AI-Powered Curriculum Development to Accelerate Training, Enhance Readiness * By Dan Hawkins  * Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Seeking to revolutionize curriculum development and rapidly adapt training for Airmen and Guardians to meet evolving threats, the Air Force is exploring the power of artifi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 17 states from January 2024 to January 2025 Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 17 states and was essentially unchanged in 33 states and the District of Columbia from January 2024 to January 2025. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from January 2024 to January 2025 * * *   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Warnock Reintroduce Bill Supporting Forest Landowners Following Natural Disasters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) reintroduced legislation to help America's landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters. The Disaster Reforestation Act amends and makes improvements to the tax code to allow forest owners to deduct the valu  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $400K in cocaine at the Anzalduas International Bridge MISSION, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge intercepted $462,700 worth of alleged cocaine. On March 25, CBP officers assigned to the Anzaduas International Bridge cargo facility encountered a white  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on CBO Debt Limit "X Date" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report projecting if the debt limit remains unchanged, the government's ability to borrow using established "extraordinary measures" will likely beexhaustedby August or September 2025 and it could beas early as Ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Moran, Smucker Reintroduce Building Youth Workforce Skills Act Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) today reintroduced their Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, legislation to expand workforce training opportunities to eligible in-school youth. "By investing in young people, we can empower the next generation with the tools   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 26, 2025 AIR FORCE Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (FA8903-25-D-0036); Aytekin-Serol Eng. Construction Inc., Mahallesi Seyhan Adana, Turkey (FA8903-25-D-0037); Bristol Communication & Power Systems LLC, Anchorage, Alaska (FA8903-25-D-0038); Catawba Day & Zimmerman LLC, Rock Hill, South Carolina (FA8903-25-D-0039); CMS Corp., Bargersville, Indiana (FA8903-25-D-0040);  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Slams Tesla Attacks, Crockett's Rhetoric Against Fellow Texans WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted two of the latest examples of Democrats' unhinged behavior because President Trump was delivered a mandate on November 5 th : Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) using derogatory and unacceptable language against fellow Texans Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Safeguard U.S. Research Against Foreign Adversaries Passes House WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the following statements after their U.S. Research Protection Act, which would shield American research from malign foreign influence by updating language in the CHIPS and Science Act to include additional restrictions against programs sponsored  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Uncertainty spikes in the oil patch, activity grows slightly DALLAS--Oil and gas activity edged up slightly in first quarter 2025, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Energy Survey. The business activity index--the survey's broadest measure of conditions facing Eleventh District energy firms--came in at 3.8, suggesti  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the DEA Certificate of Registration for Joely Keen, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) from The Woodlands, Texas, after determining that she lacked the necessary state authority to prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances. The decision, published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2025, follows a months-long legal process initiated when the DEA issued an   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially revoked the registration of Dr. Willard J. Davis, a Texas-based osteopathic physician, citing his lack of state authorization to handle controlled substances. The decision, published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2025, follows a legal battle in which Davis attempted to contest the revocation of his DEA Certificate of Registration No. BD9134254 but ultimately failed to prov  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from the Clean Air for the Long Haul: * * * To: Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 * * * Dear Administrator Zeldin, Re: Clean Air for the Long Haul Comments on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 - Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from the Lower Colorado River Authority: * * * Comments of the Lower Colorado River Authority Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines (89 Fed. Reg. at 101306 (December 13, 2024)) Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419; FRL-11542-01-OAR * * * I. INTRODUCTION The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCR  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 Re: Comments on the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Proposed Rule: Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines * * * Dear Mr. Ashley: The Texas Commiss  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to be Dangerously High WASHINGTON -- Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. Lasers can inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 12, 2025, from Acuity Surgical Devices LLC, Irving, Texas: * * * To: Peter Marks, M.D., PhD, Director Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Re: Docket Nos. FDA-2024-D-3863 and FDA-2024-D-3067 * * * Dear Dr. Marks, Acuity Surgical Device  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on March 25, 2025 by Governor Adriana D. Kugler: * * * Latinos, Entrepreneurs, and the U.S. Economy Governor Adriana D. Kugler At the 2025 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit, Washington, D.C. Thank you, Ramiro, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with all of you today.1 Welcome to Washington, D.C.! Bienvenidos a la capital! I hope you have a productive conference and an enjoyable visit. I am hon  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak meets with nation's top grid operators to tackle energy challenges Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) met with energy leaders from across the country to discuss the urgent challenges facing America's power grid and the need for more reliable, affordable energy to meet rising demand. "Our electric grid is at a crossroads, and I appreciated the oppo  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bills to Reduce Drug Costs by Promoting Competition, Taking on Abusive Practices WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), a member of the Judiciary Committee, introduced two bipartisan bills to reduce drug prices by promoting competition and taking on drug company anti-competitive settlements and sham  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bills to Reduce Drug Costs by Promoting Competition, Taking on Abusive Practices WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), a member of the Judiciary Committee, introduced two bipartisan bills to reduce drug prices by promoting competition and taking on drug c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Great Texas Freedom Fest Set for April 12 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will host the Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free, public event celebrates the theme "United in Service" and invites visitors to explore the historic military in  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following public communication dated March 7, 2025, from the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice: * * * To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Attention: HIPAA Security Rule NPRM Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Informa  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * House Republicans Lead Bills to Transform Disability Benefits Process for Veterans and Survivors Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, held a legislative hearing on a number of bills, including the following key propo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced the institution of an investigation into alleged patent infringement involving video game consoles, routers, and gateways, following a complaint filed by AX Wireless, LLC, a technology company based in Austin, Texas. The complaint, lodged on February 19, 2025, and supplemented in early March, accuses multiple companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. and Vantiva SA, of violating Section  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation into alleged patent infringements related to the importation and sale of certain video game consoles, routers, gateways, and their components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed on February 19, 2025, by AX Wireless, LLC, a technology company based in Austin, Texas. AX Wireless claims that multiple companies, including Sony Interactive Entertainment and Vantiva, have violat  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Expand Workforce Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have reintroduced two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen recovery services for people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as expand the addiction medicine workforce. "I'm proud to r  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Luke AFB concludes final U.S. F-16 divestment * Published March 25, 2025 * By Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson * 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs # U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, signals farewell in the cockpit of a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon to a 309th Aircraft Maintenance unit maintainer, March 24, 2025, on the flightline a  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, GOLDMAN, AMODEI URGE FCC TO PRESERVE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Congressmen Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Mark Amodei (R-NV-02), Co-Chairs of the Public Broadcasting Caucus led a group of 19 lawmakers in a letter to Federal C  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Commends Trump Admin's Strengthening of Export Controls WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs -- released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement of new export control measures aimed at restricting critical technologies from reaching Chinese military-linked companie  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from Public Employes for Environmental Responsibility, and Wilderness Watch, Missoula, Montana: * * * To: Jay Calhoun, National Park Service, Division of Regulations, Jurisdiction and Special Park Uses, MS-2472, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 1024-AE79 From: Public Employees for Environmental Re  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 27 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Returns Control of Valwood Park Federal Credit Union to Members ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 26, 2025) - Valwood Park Federal Credit Union of Carrollton, Texas, is once again under the control and direction of its members, the National Credit Union Administration announced today. "The recovery of Valwood Park reflects the extraordinary efforts of its leadership team, staff, and   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Leads CTI Markup For Terror Threats, Transnational Repression Legislation Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led the subcommittee's first markup of the 119th Congress to consider legislation to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) coordination with all levels of la  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Commonwealth Fund issued a report "How Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs, Reduced Economic Activity, and Less State Revenue," which warns that proposed reductions in federal funding could devastate state economies. The report details the severe economic fallout from cuts envisioned in a U.S. House of Representatives budget resolution, including the loss of over 1 million jobs nationwide and a $113 billion reducti  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to honor a friend, a colleague, and a leader who we have lost--someone whose absence we feel deeply. To me, Raul Grijalva will always be "Mr Chairman." Now, to be clear, I never served on a committee with Chairman Grijalva. But you didn't need to be in committee to feel his presence. Whe  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of our Federal judiciary and the judges who work tirelessly to uphold and defend our democracy. The hypocrisy that we are seeing unfold among our colleagues across the aisle and in this administration is deeply concerning. The separation of powers is a cornerstone of our democracy. Each and eve  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger is "Keeping The Lights On" Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during the Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled, "'Keeping The Lights On' Examining The State Of Regional Grid Reliability." The witnesses included: * Pablo Vegas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Censure Resolution Against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced the introduction of a resolution to censure Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas. The resolution stems from comments Crockett made at a Human Rights Campaign event on Saturday, March 22nd, where she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbo  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Goldman, Matsui, and Amodei Urge FCC to Preserve Funding for Public Broadcasting Trump and Musk Threatening to Slash Funding for Public Broadcasting Services, Opened FCC Investigation into NPR and PBS Public Programming is Critical for Low-Income and Rural Communities Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Mark Amodei (NV  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on another related matter, today is the National Medal of Honor Day, where we honor the bravery of our military heroes who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Last Saturday, I had the chance, along with the Presiding Officer, to attend the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, TX, where I was moved by, among other things, the words of General Rainey  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. President, for some reason, the Presiding Officer has drawn the short straw to be the Presiding Officer during my daily or frequent speeches here on the floor, though I appreciate your patience and indulgence. This morning I come to the floor to talk about the Intelligence Committee's "Worldwide Threats" hearing that is ongoing now in the Hart Office Building. We have all the lea  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Biden DOD Officials Violated Lobbying Restrictions in Effort To Stop FCC Spectrum Auctions Letter details how Biden-era Pentagon officials circumvented ban on federal agencies lobbying Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has asked the Department of Defense (DOD) to t  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation to Reform Dietary Guidelines for Americans Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced the Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025, legislation that will amend the National Nutrition Monitoring & Related Research Act of 1990 and modernize the development of federal dietary guidelines with up-to-date, evidence-based nutritional informati  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Senators Moran and Hawley Introducing Legislation to Provide Affordable, Reliable Energy to Kansas and Other States Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) in introducing the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act, which would help stabilize energy rates and improve the ele  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Sens. Cruz, Moran Request Ideas From Colleagues, Stakeholders on Modernizing Air Traffic Control System Seeks to Complement Trump Plans to Improve FAA Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) are seeking input from th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * Subcommittee Markup Highlights Bills Enhancing DHS' Counterterrorism Mission, Combating China and Iran's Malign Influence WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), held a markup to advance legislation to the full Committee  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Action Taken Against East Plano Islamic Center Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) compound to immediately stop all illegal funeral service operations. Earlier this week, Governor Abbott announced that a dozen state agencies are investigating potential ill  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Brownwood As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Brownwood on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Brownwood's   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Launches NARCAN Locator Map As Part Of "One Pill Kills" Campaign Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an online interactive map by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that pinpoints where Texans can acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN) as part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign. This new tool will help Texans locate over-the-coun  more