WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: * * * Black-Footed Ferrets Born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed a litter of endangered black-footed ferrets last week. Three-year-old female Aristides gave birth to eight kits May 28. Animal care s  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release on June 2, 2025: * * * CDE invites school and district leaders to join 2025-26 learning cohorts DENVER -- The Colorado Department of Education today announced the launch of registration for its 2025-26 school year professional learning cohorts. These year-long learning cohorts provide opportunities for district leaders, school leaders, and educators from across the state to learn about and share  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Green Issues Statement on Boulder Terror Attack WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced law enforcement are investigating a "targeted terror atta  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Green Issues Statement on Boulder Terrorist Attack * WASHINGTON -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced law enforcement are investigating a " targeted terror attack " in Boulder, Colorado, against participants in an even  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force visits Buckley SFB * BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo -- Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna, visited Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, on May 27. Bentivegna is no stranger to Buckley SFB as he previously served here on three separate occasions. He was stationed there as a ground systems operator in 1998 and then returned a few years later as the Mission Man  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand ALS Research, Protect National ALS Registry * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) is leading a bipartisan effort to support critical medical research funding for Americans living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Crow's letter, signed by 61 bipartisan Members of Congress, highlights the importanc  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Reaffirms Solidarity with Jewish Community * SCHAUMBURG, IL -- In response to the violent and antisemitic attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: "I am horrified by the antisemitic attack that targeted peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado -  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Neguse Issues Statement Following Attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall * Lafayette, CO -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement after an attack earlier today on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder: "I am horrified by the heinous act of terror that took place in downtown Boulder this afternoon, and my wife Andrea and I are praying for the victims. Tonight, as many pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sherman Statement on Colorado Attack against Jewish Gathering * WASHINGTON, DC - On June 1st, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement in response to a man using makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device to injure eight people who were part of a march calling for the release of hostages in Gaza that was organized by a Jewish group: "Today in Boulder, Colorad  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Statement on the Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Colorado * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to the recent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado: "I share in the sorrow and distress this attack has caused for the victims and for every member of the Jewish community who continues to live under the shadow of ris  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on the Antisemitic Attack in Boulder * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on yesterday's antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado: "I join North Carolinians from both parties and every faith community in condemning yesterday's horrific attack on Jewish people participating in a peaceful march in Boulder, Colorado. "Tragica  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Announces 13 Local Students Receive U.S. Service Academy Appointments * OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that 13 students from the Kansas Third District have successfully received their appointments to a U.S. Service Academy. In a send-off event in Overland Park this week, Davids presented students with a certificate acknowledging their incredible achievement  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Air Force Engineer Chases Dreams of Olympic Gold * As Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, continues to rebuild and modernize, one of its own is doing the same -- rebuilding strength, endurance and chasing dreams of Olympic gold. For Air Force 2nd Lt. Braeden Holcombe, an engineering project programmer assigned to 325th Civil Engineer Squadron, the Air Force uniform means more than service --  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * In the Wake of Colorado Terrorist Attack Allegedly Committed by Illegal Alien, DHS Announces Revamping of ICE Tip Line * Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is revamping resources and personnel to get terrorists, gang members, sex offenders, and violent criminal illegal aliens out of the country WASHINGTON - In the wake of the most recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado--all  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado * WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has filed federal charges against illegal alien Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of yesterday's anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Colorado. Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the following statement: "The Department of Justice has   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Boulder Attack * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman released the following statement in response to an attack that occurred during a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado : To hate us for who we are or what we believe in (Jewish self-determination) is antisemitism. It just is. And it clearly becomes dangerous, violent and deadly. 8 were rushed to the h  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- NASA issued the following news: NASA's MAVEN Makes First Observation of Atmospheric Sputtering at Mars After a decade of searching, NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution) mission has, for the first time, reported a direct observation of an elusive atmospheric escape process called sputtering that could help answer longstanding questions about the history of water loss on Mars. By Willow Reed, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, ENR Colleagues Urge Interior Inspector General to Investigate Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at Bureau of Reclamation * Senators to DOI Acting Inspector General: "We are concerned that the Administration's actions to gut the agency of qualified public servants could leave critical water infrastructure and communities vulnerable to operational disruptions" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU STATEMENT ON BOULDER ATTACK * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after a Jewish group was attacked in Boulder, Colorado. "What happened in Boulder this weekend was a disgusting act of violent antisemitism. Just weeks after two Israeli diplomats were killed leaving a Jewish museum in D.C., we see another horrific politically moti  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Condemns Heinous Attack on Jewish Community Event in Boulder, Colorado * Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "I condemn in the strongest terms this heinous attack on a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado, and am praying for those who were injured. "This act of terrorism has shaken the Jewish community in Georgia and nationwide, but Jews refu  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Charging Ahead to Deliver President Trump's Agenda * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, before I begin, I want to mention Sunday's attack in Boulder, Colorado. "A man armed with incendiary device  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Recognizes June as 'Title IX Month' * The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today announced that it is recognizing June as 'Title IX Month' in honor of the fifty-third anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments (1972) being signed into law. June will now be dedicated to commemorating women and celebrating their struggle for, and achievement of, e  more