SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: * * * NOAA Satellites Track Deadly Severe Weather Across the Nation NOAA satellites have been monitoring a potent and complex spring weather pattern responsible for nearly a week-long stretch of severe weather, including two destructive tornado outbreaks across parts of the central and eastern U.S. from May 15-16 and  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10713) on May 23, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Overview of Public and Private School Choice Options School choice generally refers to the opportunity for parents to select an elementary or secondary school for their child that differs from the assigned school that the child would otherwise attend based on w  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Alberto Musalem, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issued remarks at an Economic Club of Minnesota event on May 20, 2025. He shared his views on the U.S. economic outlook and its implications for monetary policy, noting the appropriateness of a modestly restrictive policy given underlying economic strength, a resilient labor market, and above-target inflation. * * * Here is the text of his remarks: The text is as prepared for delivery. Good afternoon.   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on the 5 Year Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder MINNEAPOLIS - Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement on the five year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. "Five years. For five years we have carried the weight of George Floyd's murder. For five years we have called for a system that values Black life and ensures public safety. "  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48543) on May 23, 2025, entitled "Transportation Security: Background and Issues for the 119th Congress." The report is written by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias, cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran, energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak and transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ben Goldman and Jennifer J. Marshall. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The nati  more