WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater Welcomes Antitrust Division Leadership Team Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division welcomes a new member of the division's leadership team. AAG Slater appointed Dina Kallay to serve as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for International, Policy and Appellate. Kallay joins the division's leadership team including Prin  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Boozman, Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Premature Births The PREEMIE Act Renews Programs Aimed at Understanding the Causes of Preterm Birth and Improving Infant Health Outcomes Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) reintroduced legislation to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing research and education  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 30, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - March 2025": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.4 percent in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 30, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area - March 2025": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 7.5 percent in Houston-The Woodlands, TX Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 30, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 13 states from March 2024 to March 2025 From March 2024 to March 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 13 states and was essentially unchanged in 37 states and the District of Columbia. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from March 2024 to March 2025, s  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 15 Bills, Nominations for FCC and NASA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved 15 bills and two nominations, Olivia Trusty to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman to be the Administrator of the Nat  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Gabe Amo, and Congressman Mike Quigley Introduce Legislation To Reverse Trump Administration Decision Allowing Federal Agencies To Ban Public Input Washington, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA celebrates 100 days with 100 environmental actions Major accomplishments achieved in Mountains and Plains Region DENVER -- Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions Exit EPA's website taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. The recap highlights numerous accomplishments in EPA Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 7 Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions in Heartland and Across Nation LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 30, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the Agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the record Phase 1 hazardous materials cleanup after the catastroph  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Works to Expand Military Recruitment WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, introduced the Service Enlistment and Recruitment of Valuable Engagement (SERVE) Act to enhance military recruitment by promoting the benefits of service and expanding access for high school students. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), and Lance Gooden (R-Texas) are lead  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to continue unleashing American industry. Manufacturing loans are already up 74% under President Trump and   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Ernst, Williams, Loeffler Bring Back "Made in America" Bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen American small businesses. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) are introducing key bipart  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst: "Make 'Made in America' the Norm, Instead of the Exception" WASHINGTON - To continue the domestic manufacturing explosion happening under the Trump administration, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) unveiled a significant new initiative to unlock a key part of the White House's "Made in A  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on April 9, 2025, from Joey Evans president of the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Dallas: * * * To: Honorable Adrienne Camire Administrator Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket No. FMCSA-2019-0056; Hours of Servi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received an application from Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC (Golden Pass LNG), based in Houston, Texas, requesting approval to amend the authorization for its Export Terminal Project, initially granted in December 2016. The application, filed on April 11, 2025, seeks permission to construct an approximately 1.1-mile, 42-inch-diameter natural gas supply lateral pipeline and an associated receipt manifold at the compa  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on April 29, 2025 entitled "Tortoise and the antilocaprid: Adapting GPS tracking and terrain data to model wildlife walking functions." Here are excerpts: * * * Tortoise and the antilocaprid: Adapting GPS tracking and terrain data to model wildlife walking functions Context The relationship between slope and terrestrial animal locomotion is key to landscape ecology  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Swift Action Needed to Address Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations WASHINGTON--Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs held a hearing on "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College has finalized an inventory of human remains, identifying them as Native American in origin. The remains, representing at least one individual, were acquired by the museum in 1939 from Professor F.D. Lord, who stated that they were "given to [him] by a man in Iowa." Despite this acquisition, no additional information has been discovered in the museum's archival records regarding the identity or history of the remains. Fol  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated April 9, 2025, from the Texas General Land Office: * * * To: Department of Housing and Urban Development ATTN: Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, D.C. 20410-0500 From: Texas General Land Office Subject: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions; 90 Fed. Reg. 11020 (March 3, 2025); Docket No. FR-6519-I-0  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR MAKING SEXUAL VIOLENCE A DEPORTABLE OFFENSE Miss. Senator Again Sponsors 'BE GONE Act' to Change Immigration Law to Expedite Deportation of Sexual Predators WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has renewed her commitment to correct a shortcoming in the nation's immigration laws by classifying sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer in Fox News Digital: "We Will Work with President Trump to Restore Freedom from Government Overreach" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Indiana Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) was recently featured in a Fox News exclusive article detailing the introduction of his latest bill, the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act. This legislation codifies President Trump's February executive order withho  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, Reclamation, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO), has completed an inventory of human remains and confirmed a cultural affiliation with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, including the Wichita, Keechi, Waco, and Tawakonie. The human remains, representing at least two individuals, were recovered by a local collector from an archaeological site (34JK18) in Jackson County, Oklahoma, prior to 1990. In 2017, these remains were brought   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Neste U.S., Houston, Texas: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Notice 2025-10: Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit * * * Dear Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause, Neste appreciates the opportunity to comment on the latest available   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Phillips 66 Co., Houston, Texas: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Re: Comments to Notice 2025-10 and Notice 2025-11, Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit * * * To Whom It May Concern: Phillips 66 Company ("Phill  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Court Ruling Barring Trump from Using Archaic Law to Deport Immigrants WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement after Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump-appointed Judge in the Southern District of Texas, ordered that the Trump Administration's  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Largest joint immigration operation in Florida history leads to 1,120 criminal alien arrests during weeklong operation MIAMI -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with law enforcement partners from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the state of Florida, led a first-of-its-kind statewide operation Ap  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $19,823 grant to Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department New concrete road will improve emergency access, community safety COLEMAN COUNTY, Texas - The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department soon will install a new concrete entrance into its fire station from State Highway 153 to help ensure faster, safer emergency responses, thanks to a $19,823 grant from the Lower Colorado  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Coleman County Center for Seniors New insulation will help transform vacant building into active community center COLEMAN, Texas - The Coleman County Center for Seniors soon will install insulation to help refurbish its newly acquired building into a vibrant, year-round community center, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authori  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $23,136 grant to Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department for new protective gear Much-needed equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies SANTA ANNA, Texas - The Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department soon will be able to purchase 10 new sets of personal protective equipment thanks to a $23,136 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bronte Community Center for major upgrade Renovations will help restore vital emergency shelter, community gathering space BRONTE, Texas - The Bronte Community Center soon will be able to repair and upgrade the town's only community gathering space and designated emergency shelter thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds Trump Admin's Minerals Deal with Ukraine WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on the signing of a historic economic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. "The signing of today's long-awaited minerals deal is a proud moment for Americans, Ukrainians, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Quigley Recognize May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. "Among all childhood cancers, brain tumors are the leading cause of death, with a mere 25% survival rate -- an unacceptable reality that no   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Systematic and Nationally Coordinated Approach for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Is Needed, Says New Report WASHINGTON -- Leadership and coordination at the national level are needed to build on the strength of screening programs that test all newborn babies' blood for serious health conditions and to ensure continued excellence in this vital public health service, says a   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Adds 31 New Listings in 13 states to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program WASHINGTON - The birthplace of abolitionist John Brown in Connecticut, the rescue of 14 freedom seekers in California and a monument commemorating 326 people of African descent who sought freedom through the St. Louis, Missouri circuit courts all appear in   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Leads Push to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Unsecured Networks WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with several colleagues commending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on his decision to establish the new Council for National Security within the FCC, and urging him to use the council to mitigate cybersecurity ri  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * President Trump Announces Religious Liberty Commission Members Today, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission during the National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden. President Trump designated the following individuals to serve on the Religious Liberty Commission. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Chair). Dan Patrick was first elected Lt. Governor of Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez,Warren, Blumenthal, Correa, 40+ Lawmakers Open Investigation into "Troubling" Customs and Border Protection Tactics Reports allege due process violations, mistreatment, prolonged detention, and politicized denials of entry at air and land ports Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this rule and the resolutions it advances. Texas is allowed to do what it would like to do. California does not mandate Texas' decision-making. We want to make our own decisions. Under the U.S. Clean Air Act, signed by Presi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Bill to End Special Tax Exemptions for Huge Executive Bonuses Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act to close a major loophole in current corporate tax law that uses taxpayer dollars to fund lavish pay packages. The bill would sp  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, Americans are sounding the alarm about the crisis that our country is in. It is not just an economic crisis, as we see our country sinking very quickly into an economic crisis, which is being reflected in Donald Trump's poll numbers. In fact, his sinki  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Fallon: A Ready, Lethal Force Starts With Taking Care of Servicemembers And Their Families Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX), Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at a posture hearing on military department personnel chiefs. Rep. Fallon's re  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the historic opening of the new Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas. I am proud to announce that this new and modern courthouse will house 24 district and county courtrooms, a court of appeals and an additional six future courtrooms to accommodate and serve our growing county. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Last night, the Committee on Rules met and produced a rule providing for consideration of five pieces of legislation. H.J. Res. 60 and H.J. Res. 78 are both considered under a close  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Weber Introduces Police Officers Protecting Children Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14) and August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Police Officers Protecting Children Act to allow qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone. Senator Tim Sheehy (R- MT) introduced the companion bill in t  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Williams Introduces Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), introduced the Federal Reserve Financial Accountability and Transparency Act to increase Congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. This bill requires reporting on spending and staffing by activity, identification of top research areas, engagements wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Harshbarger Introduce USA Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Universal Savings Account Act, a bill that allows American families to save without the restrictions and penalties associated with traditional tax advantaged accounts. Sen. Cruz said, "A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Paul Dabbar is Highly Qualified to Help Lead the Commerce Department WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) conveyed his support for President Trump's nominee, Paul Dabbar. Sen. Cruz highligh  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Securit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) re-introduced the Ship-building and Harbor Infrastructure for Pros  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 12 committee hearings on April 30, 2025: * * * BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH Committee on Appropriations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine biomedical research, focusing on keeping America's edge in innovation, after receiving testimony from Sudip S. Parikh, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and E. Cartier Esham, Alliance for a Stronger FDA, both of Washington, D.C.; Hermann Haller, MDI Biological Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine; Ba  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Outlines Roadmap for America's Industrial Comeback For Immediate Release April 30, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America's industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Outlines Roadmap for America's Industrial Comeback WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson delivered closing remarks at the Hill and Valley Forum that detailed how President Trump and Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork for America's industrial renewal. Click here to watch the full speech Read Speaker Johnson's remarks below: I want to talk to you about an importan  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Gonzales Introduce Bipartisan Highway Formula Fairness Act to Allow Rapidly-Growing States Receive Fair Federal Funding WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) this week introduced the bipartisan Highway Formula Fairness Act, legislation to allow rapidly growing western states like Arizona and Texas receive their fair share of federal Highway Trust  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Wins 2025 Prosperity Cup For New Business Investments Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2025 Prosperity Cup awarded by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for attracting new business investments. "Texas is No. 1 in the nation for attracting new business investments because we offer businesses the freedom to succeed," said Governor Abbott. "For industry lead  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Treasury Targets Major Mexican Cartel Involved in Fentanyl Trafficking and Fuel Theft Issues Alert on Cartel Crude Oil Smuggling Schemes on the U.S. Southwest Border WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities involved in a drug trafficking and fuel theft network link  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Heinrich Questions Trump Administration Nominees on Protecting Public Lands, Upholding the Law, Ensuring Tribal Consultation WASHINGTON -- During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, questioned Trump Administration nominees on upholding the law, protecting public lands from large scale sales, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: On Fox Business, Cornyn Details Priorities for Bill Extending Trump Tax Cuts WASHINGTON - Today on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his priorities for the reconciliation package, including cutting government spending, extending the Trump Tax Cuts, and leading the charge to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred during the Biden administra  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Weber Washington Times Op-Ed: The world runs on Southeast Texas energy Washington, D.C. - In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14), the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and Vice-Chair of the Energy Subcommittee on the Energy and Commerce Committee, details the urgent need to restore American energy leadership by investing in t  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Markey, King Introduce Resolution to Demand Public Input on Radical Upheaval at Federal Health Agencies Senate Resolution Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Richardson Waiver, Mirroring 1980s Effort to Boost Transparency Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Edward J. Marke  more