RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 42 ABW Hosts State of the Base Ceremony, Inducts New Honorary Commanders * Published April 21, 2025 * By Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex showcased its continued dedication to national defense and forging stronger ties with the local community during its inaugural State of the Base address held   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * ACLU Opposes Expanded Military Authority in "Border Buffer Zone" ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico today voiced opposition to the military's expanded role at the southern border. Newly granted authorities now allow service members to detain civilians, conduct physical searches, implement crowd control measure  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $950K in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge HIDALGO, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge, intercepted $950,100 in alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle. "It has been a busy week for us with narcotics seizures, but our CBP officers never let down  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces May Committee Schedule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its May Committee schedule. Full Committee Hearing: Member Day Hearing * Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 10:00 AM ET * Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Economic Growth, T  more

FORT IRWIN, California, April 23 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC robotics team advances future of combat engineering at PC-C5 By Sophia Espinosa, Public Affairs Specialist A team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently played a key role in a major Army exercise called Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5). During this event, ERDC's Robotics for Engineer Operations (REO) put their roboti  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Family in Flight: Air Force Siblings Team Up for Medical Readiness Exercise More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, March 28, 2025.  This iteration was made possible by the coordination--and family bond--between U.S  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on April 4, 2025, from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Obesity Working Group: * * * FNIH's Obesity Working Group Response to FDA's Draft Guidance: Obesity and Overweight: Developing Drugs and Biological Products for Weight Reduction Guidance for Industry * * * Dear Sir/Madam, On behalf of the Foundation for the National In  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas Releases 2024 Corporate Impact Report DALLAS, TEXAS, April 22, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has released its 2024 Corporate Impact Report highlighting strategic initiatives and results from the past year, including the launch of four innovative pilot programs and continued commitment to afforda  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Foreign intel job scams target current, former DOD employees QUANTICO, Virginia -When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it's easy to be intrigued. But before you accept this too-good-to-be-true offer, think twice. For many current and former members of the Department of the Air F  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Paris Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Paris, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. "Congratulations to the City of Paris on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining mor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Northeast Texas Severe Storms Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Northeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather, including tornadoes, earlier this month. The declaration includes the following Texas counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Morris, R  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Cuero As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cuero 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 the Cuero Chamber of  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Holds Call With U.S. Secretary Of Treasury Bessent Governor Greg Abbott today held a productive and engaging call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Governor and Secretary discussed the booming Texas economy, ongoing trade talks, and progress being made on tax cuts in the U.S. Congress. Secretary Bessent lauded the strong Texas economy, pointing to its diverse industry  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Holloman conducts third iteration of Project Iron Agility * Published April 21, 2025 * By Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari * 49th Wing Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Holloman Air Force Base launched the third iteration of Project Iron Agility, a deployment exercise incorporating F-16 Fighting Falcons, MQ-9 Reapers, and the 49th Logistics Readiness S  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Joins Over 175 Members of Congress to Demand Trump Administration Preserve and Expand Free Tax Filing Program WASHINGTON, DC - In response to recent reporting (link is external) that the Trump administration plans to end the Direct File program, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led over 175 Congressional Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from Proteum Energy, Phoenix, Arizona: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: COMMENTS TO NOTICE 2025-10 (PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR IRC Sec. 45Z) * * * Proteum Energy(R) ("Proteum") welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to propos  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has announced that the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane (EMC2) has submitted updated membership information in accordance with Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notification, published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2025, outlines recent changes to the consortium's roster of participating organizations and continues the process that limits the liability   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * LCRA sets meeting for May 13 to receive comments on proposed quarry Meeting provides additional way for members of the public to provide feedback BURNET, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority is expanding the ways members of the public can share feedback on a proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake. In addition to providing comments online or b  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has released the following 40-page public communication dated April 3, 2025, from Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston, Texas, on behalf of Port Arthur Community Action Network. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation MARAD-2020-0127 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Re: MARAD-2020-0127; Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from Turtle Island Restoration Network, Olema, California: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation, MARAD-2020-0127, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Deepwater Port License Application: Blue Marlin LLC * * * The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Joaquin Castro Hold Town Hall on Fight to Protect Seniors' Benefits HOUSTON, T.X. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) hosted a town hall focused on protecting the essential benefits that millions of Texans rely on to survive. She was joined by Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), CEO of El Centro de Corazon Marcie Mir, Social Security Administration worker and AFGE  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Paul Dabbar to Serve as Deputy Secretary of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Paul Dabbar, President Donald Trump's nominee to be   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Spring into safety: essential fire prevention tips JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -As temperatures rise, many homeowners anticipate opening screen doors and windows to welcome the fresh air. However, the arrival of spring also brings an increased risk of fire, as the dust and accumulation of items have built up inside and outside the home. Fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey (Member, India Caucus) on the Terrorist Attack in Kashmir Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey, Member of the India Caucus, released the following statement following a terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, 2025: "I am horrified and heartbroken by the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir today that claimed the lives of more than 20 innocent people. This sensel  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, MOULTON LEAD LETTER TO FEMA, URGING AGENCY TO RESTORE THE BRIC GRANT PROGRAM Napa - Last week, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) led a letter with 26 other representatives opposing FEMA's decision to terminate funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and urging the agency to restore the grant program. This popular program pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Treasury Targets Iranian Liquified Petroleum Gas Magnate WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Iranian national and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) magnate Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network, which is collectively responsible for shipping hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian LP  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Over 175 Members of Congress Demand Trump Administration Preserve and Expand Free Tax Filing Program After lobbying campaign by tax prep industry, Trump Administration reportedly plans to end Direct File "Ending this free, easy-to-use, and popular program would be an insult to American taxpayers, eliminating an important alternative to commercial options provided by the tax prep   more