WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45811) on May 5, 2025, entitled "Hypersonic Weapons - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Issues for Congress As Congress reviews the Pentagon's plans for U.S. hypersonic weapons programs during the annual authorization and appropriations process, it might consider a number of questions about the rationale for hypersonic weapons, their expected costs, budget and manag  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation of Hundreds of Public Safety Grants [HARTFORD, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt cancellat  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Announces Sanctuary Governors Will Testify on June 12 WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that the governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York will testify on June 12, 2025, at a hearing on their states' sanctuary policies that shield   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 6, 2025 ARMY AECOM Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0065); Baker-Stanley-Cardno JV, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0066); Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Overland Park, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0067); HDR Engineering Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan (W912DY-25-D-0068); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0069); Tetra Tech/Mason & H  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * In Washington, Klobuchar, Smith and Minnesota Small Business Owner Beth Benike Highlight Impact of Trump Administration Tariffs WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) joined small business owners from Minnesota and across the country to speak out against the rising costs of President Trump's trade war. Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year, Beth Benike,  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * Minnesota Food & Beverage Brands Showcase Innovation at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show From the North Star State to the National Stage May 17-20 in Chicago The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Make it Minnesota Program is supporting thirteen food and beverage brands at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show , held annually in the North Hall of M  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * New Round of Funding Available for Continuous Living Cover Grants Online applications are due July 9 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for a grant to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stages of commercial development. Continuous living cover (CLC) refer  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Signs Three Bipartisan Bills into Law [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills into law. Chapter 14 House File 1014 allows the board of directors of the Minnesota Insurance Guarantee Association to request financial information from an insured person to establish net worth under certain circumstances. Chapter 15 Senate File 571 makes changes to the Minnesota Tr  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Multinational forces set to launch KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines -- Service members from the United States, Philippines, Japan, Republic of Korea and United Kingdom will kick off Exercise KAMANDAG 9 on May 26, 2025, training across the Philippines to enhance multinational military readiness, interoperability, and regional defense capabilities. Prev  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation Of Hundreds Of Public Safety Grants HARTFORD-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Remarks at United States Air Force and Space Force Oversight Hearing WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's oversight hearing on the United States Air Force and Space Force: Good afternoon. I would also like to welcome Acting Secretary Ashworth, Generals Saltz  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Reforming Worker Compensation WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollar." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, everyone, and thank you to our witnesses for b  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Blasts Administration's Proposal to Cut Head Start Programs WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig led 89 of her Congressional colleagues in blasting the Administration's decision to eliminate critical Head Start programs that promote early childhood development and ease the burden of child care on working families. In a letter to President Donald Trump and Department of   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mark B. Messmer, R-Indiana, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Valerie Nelson, who today marks 20 years of selfless service in the United States House of Representatives. Her unwavering commitment to public service has not only benefited this institution, but it has set an example for generations of congressional staff to come. Val first entered f  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important. We have so many of our friends on the other side of the aisle who are constantly talking about how   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Stauber Successfully Prevents National Park Service from Changing Frozen Lakes Use Plan to Restrict Access in Voyageurs WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of hearing from constituents concerned with the National Park Service's (NPS) proposed plans to change the Frozen Lakes Use Plan to restrict access in Voyageurs National Park, Congressman Stauber was successfully able to advocate agains  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 7 -- The U.S. Army Cadet Command issued the following news: * * * USMA Black Earns Coveted Saber during the 2025 Sandhurst Competition By Jorge Garcia After a competitive match-up that exemplified grit, readiness, and lethality from all competing teams, U.S. Military Academy Sandhurst Team Black overcame each challenge to claim the top prize during this year's Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition May 2-3 at West Point. The event consisted of 48 teams:  more