JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 559th FTS instructor pilots evaluate VMax Championships * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Instructor pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron recently lent their expertise as evaluators in a groundbreaking high school flight simulation competition on May 9, 2025, aimed at cultivating the next generation of aviators. The competition, dubbed V  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Director of Security Forces visits Total Force Defenders at Alamo Wing * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND - Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, visited the 433rd Security Forces Squadron at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on May 3  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on June 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Christie's Letter Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Mr. Charles Ezell, Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Dear Acting Di  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Leads San Antonio Delegation in Fight to Protect Joint Base San Antonio * June 03, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) sent a letter to Secretary Hegseth demanding that Joint Base San Antonio is selected to house the proposed Western Hemisphere Command. This comes after Secretary  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Proudly Hosts the Service Academy Sendoff Reception for Texas District 3 Graduates * Congressman Keith Self proudly hosted the Service Academy Sendoff Reception on Saturday. Thirty-one of the best and brightest students from Texas' Third District will attend our nation's service academies and preparatory schools. This year, Texas' Third District is going to send eight cadets to U  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Emily Randall (W  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Debbie Wasserman Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, advocating for a thorough review of existing conservation efforts as the agency considers listing the Morrison bumble bee as a threatened or endangered species. The coalition emphasized the collaborative work already underway to protect pollinators, including a specific agreement covering the bumble bee. The coalition's input comes in response t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Nikki Hall White, a former chairwoman of the South Carolina Public Service Commission, has cautioned the U.S. Department of Justice against applying broad antitrust principles to the energy utility sector. She argues that such an approach risks harming consumers and undermining the stability, affordability, and reliability crucial to this vital sector. White, from Washington, D.C., offered comments on the Antitrust Division's announcement regarding its Anticompetitive Regu  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget * Heinrich and Lujan: "Trump's budget is an attack on New Mexicans" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) bu  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Request * Heinrich and Lujan: "Trump's budget is an attack on New Mexicans" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 (F  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Celebrates Seven Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor Today WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven small business bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement on the legislation. "Committee Membe  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business' Top 10 Pictures of May: Celebrating Small Business WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) capped off a busy and productive May with a series of events and initiatives celebrating and supporting America's small businesses, particularly during National Small Bus  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston deports 142 criminal aliens to Mexico in past 2 weeks who as a group have been convicted of 473 crimes, illegally entered US 480 times * HOUSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 142 criminal aliens from the Houston area to Mexico in the past two weeks who have illegally entered the United States a combined 480 times and   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- International Bancshares Corp., Laredo, Texas, has submitted comments in response to a new interim final rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The rule removes beneficial ownership reporting requirements for U.S. companies and individuals and establishes new deadlines for foreign companies. The company welcomed the rule, noting its potential to reduce compliance burdens. The company emphasized its commitment to anti-money laund  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA's Heart Link 'Arrive & Thrive' program connects and equips new military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The JBSA Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) hosted a Heart Link presents "Arrive & Thrive" Spouses Expo orientation for new military spouses at the Freedom Chapel, May 15, 2025. The half-day session offered newcomers an   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Requests Millions to Support Local Projects Johnson Submitted Fifteen Requests Totaling More Than $36 Million to Fund Local Projects in Government Spending Bills WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) is requesting funding for 15 local projects that will benefit North Texas families as Congress works to pass government spending bills. "These 15 community-based projects represe  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Laredo Field Office encourages seeking online travel permits, consulting border wait times as summer travel season begins * LAREDO, Texas -- With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror and area educational institutions ending their respective school years, the summer travel season has officially begun and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operat  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Last Week in DOD: Additional DOGE savings, strengthening VA partnership, homeschool review * WASHINGTON - Last week, the Defense Department announced the Department of Government Efficiency found additional savings, helping the department identify and eliminate waste. "On [May 28, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth] highlighted DOGE's continued work at t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12558) on June 2, 2025, by agricultural policy analyst Lia Biondo. Here are excerpts: * * * New World Screwworm: Current Issues The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a housefly-sized parasite that lays eggs in the wounds or mucous membranes of warm-blooded vertebrates (e.g., mammals, birds). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) eradicated screwworm from the U  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Panama Extradites Austin Fugitive to the United States to Face Aggravated Robbery Charges * Austin, TX - The U.S. Marshals, working with the U.S. Department of State and Panamanian officials, have returned to Travis County a man who had been sought by the Austin Police Department on an aggravated robbery warrant issued April 2, 2024. Brayan Estiven Rios, 29, was wanted by the Aust  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Applauds Senate Passage of the ACES Act * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Ac t, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. "I am thrilled that the Senate acted with urgency and passed the ACES Act  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48553) on June 2, 2025, entitled "PJM's Electric Capacity Market: Background and Current Issues" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY PJM is the country's largest electric grid operator, managing the electricity transmission system for more than 65 million people in all or part of 13 states - Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan,   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Leads House Democrats in Demanding Federal Budget Fully Fund Public Broadcasting * Funding Request Comes Amid Trump Administration's Continued Attacks on Public Journalism Goldman is Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Public Broadcasting Caucus Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, D.C - Co-Chair of the Congressional Public Broadcasting Caucus Congressman Dan Goldman (  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Announces Candidacy for Ranking Member of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially announced that she is running to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In a formal letter to colleagues of the Democratic Caucus, Congresswoman Crockett stated, "In  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * Rep. Sam Liccardo Congratulates Palo Alto-Based Magnefy on Winning Top Prize at the U.S. Department of Energy's EPIC Pitch Competition PALO ALTO, CA -- Today, Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) proudly recognized Magnefy (formerly known as Infinion Technology), a cutting-edge energy startup headquartered in Palo Alto, for winning first place and a $50,000 award at the U.S. Departme  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Calls for Order Blocking Federal Government from Deporting Illegal Aliens be Overturned * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, yesterday sent a letter urging the Judicial Conference of the United States to immediately review a standing order in Maryland that blocks the fed  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Leads Resolution Designating June as "Life Month" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to designate June as "Life Month" to mark the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Upon introduction Sen. Cruz said, "Every human life is worthy of protection, and it is especially incumbent upon Americans and lawmakers to protect the most vulnerable among u  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Strategic integration, deterrence take center stage in Bamboo Eagle * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii; KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico; and HURLBURT FIELD, Florida - As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1,   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Texas Housers and the Coalition for Environment, Equity and Resilience have urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council to address persistent issues in disaster response, particularly for low-income survivors. The organizations submitted detailed input highlighting challenges with application denials, communication and assistance for vulnerable populations following various storms in Texas, emphasizing the need for clear  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn on Senate Priorities for Pres. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) underscored the urgency of addressing our national debt in the Senate's version of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and detailed additional priorities for the legislation, including extending the Trump tax cuts to avoid an average tax increase of $3,000 i  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Leads Virginia Delegation Call for Transparency in Army Command Merger Impacting Fort Eustis * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Congressman   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Your TRICARE checklist for moving * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Are you preparing to move to a new location? Now is the best time to make sure your TRICARE benefits are ready to move with you. "You can use TRICARE wherever you live, but there are actions you can take to help avoid interruptions to your health care and TRICARE benefits," said Dr. Danita Hunter  more