WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 23, 2025 NAVY Austal USA LLC, National City, California (N0002425D4212); BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Inc., San Diego, California (N0002425D4213); General Dynamics-NASSCO, San Diego, California (N0002425D4214); Continental Maritime of San Diego LLC, San Diego, California (N0002425D4215); Fincantieri Marine Repair LLC, Jacksonville, Florida (N0002425D4216); Delphinus Engineering, Inc.  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $317,000 in Grants to Support Safe Beach Recreation in Michigan CHICAGO (May 23, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $267,000 grant to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and a $50,000 grant to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to monitor water quality near Great Lakes beaches and alert the public if elevated levels of bacteri  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Sentenced to Prison for Bid Rigging Note, the press release headline has been updated and a quote has been included from the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General. A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced yesterday to six months in prison and a $500,000 fine for his role in a multiyear conspiracy to rig bids for asphalt   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * National Guard Bureau Chief Says Guard Delivers 'Incredible Value' Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee yesterday, the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau emphasized the guard's value to America. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus joined reserve component senior leaders to provide an update during the review of the president's fiscal year 2026 budget request for the N  more