SHAW AFB, South Carolina, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * Coalition conducts integrated air missile defense and counter-unmanned aerial systems exercise over Arabian Peninsula U.S. Air Forces Central participated in Yellow Sands 25.2, an integrated air and missile defense and counter-unmanned aerial system exercise across the Arabian Peninsula alongside Coalition and partner nations, June 03, 2025. F-15E Strik  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Blacklisted Firms from Sensitive DOE Contracts * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 June 4, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Securing our Energy Supply Chains Act, legislation that would establish a Department of Energy non-procurement list for critical minerals, battery production, and other related  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider IRS Commissioner * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nomination of Billy Long to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner. As prepared for delivery: "We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nomination of Congressman Billy  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider IRS Commissioner Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nomination of Billy Long to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner. As prepared for delivery: "We meet today to consider fav  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of Joseph Barloon to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, Janet Dhillon to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Brian Morrissey, Jr. to be General Counsel for the Department of the  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * Crapo Statement at Nominations Hearing Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nominations of Joseph Barloon to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative, Janet Dhillon to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Brian Morrisse  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Grassley and Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Violent Crime Laws * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and nine Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to strengthen violent crime statutes and help prevent future crime. The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act would clarify and s  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Mullin, Kelly, Cramer Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Broadband Connectivity in Rural America * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma), Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) introduced the Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require proper contributions to th  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation * Idaho is helping DHS keep America safe Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Idaho Governor Brad Little announced that the state of Idaho has signed a new agreement to support President Trump's deportation agenda. Idaho State Police will be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send hundreds of  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Family Comes Together to Establish Scholarship in Honor of ISU Finance Alumnus Clyde E. Brinegar, a Burley native, graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Finance in 1981. He had many life-defining moments at ISU, including meeting the love of his life and future wife, Kathleen, who he married at St. John's Chapel on the ISU campus. He was a hall director and RA for the 7th floor in Garrison Hal  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * Finance Committee Advances IRS Commissioner Nomination Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Billy Long to be Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below: "Representative Long has a clear vision to transfo  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Risch Talks U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East at Hudson WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday joined Michael Doran at the Hudson Institute to talk about the future of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East. On the ICC and destruction of Hamas: "First of   more

BOISE, Idaho, June 7 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 6, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * Republican Politicians Talk Tough. But When It Matters, They Chicken Out It takes real strength to fight for the people you serve. But today's Republican Party has abandoned that idea completely. From Washington to Boise, they've replaced courage with performance, loud declarations of "toughness" that vanish when real leadership is required. Too afraid to step out  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Digging for Clues: Law Enforcement and Students Gain Hands-On Forensic Training in Pocatello Against the scenic backdrop of rolling hills and the Stephens Performing Arts Center, three burial sites are being excavated by area law enforcement participants ranging from coroners to forensics lab scientists. The graves were dug about a month ago, which means they were fresh and relatively easy to find. Thankfully,  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Efficient Exchange: Professor Looking to Develop Next-Gen Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to efficiency, but an Idaho State University engineer is looking to create a new design of the humble part that could be a game-changer for everything from HVAC systems to advanced nuclear reactors. "A heat exchanger is a device that exchanges heat energy betw  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 6 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * How We Come to Believe: Dr. Fardy's Book on Ideology and Interpellation Dr. Jonathan Fardy, chair and associate professor of art, has published a new book titled Ideology and Interpellation: Anti-Humanism to Non-Philosophy. The book explores how people come to believe certain ideas and how those beliefs are shaped by society. This process, known as ideological interpellation, is central to the work. "Ideolog  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Lou Hong Inducted into the 2025 NW/MET Hall of Fame Lou Hong, Senior Hardware and Software Technologist in Information Technology Services (ITS) Technology Support, was selected for induction into the 2025 NW/MET Hall of Fame. To honor his ongoing contributions, Hong was awarded emeritus membership and formally recognized during the 2025 NW/MET Annual Conference. Since 1996, Hong has played a vital role suppo  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, June 3 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Guelcher recognized as Idaho SBDC State Star LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College's regional director of the North Central Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Kyle Guelcher, was recently awarded the Idaho Small Business Development Center State Star Award. The award, which is peer-nomination based, was presented during the most recent Idaho SBDC professional development conferenc  more

NAMPA, Idaho, June 3 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * NNU to Break Ground on Rob Roberts Training Facility June 11 Northwest Nazarene University is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Rob Roberts Training Facility, a major new addition to campus that will enhance the student-athlete and student life experience. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2:00 p.m., at 313 E. Dewey Ave, behind the Johnson Sports Center (JSC). All are invited to   more

SEATTLE, Washington, June 5 -- Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news release: Perkins Coie Recognized as the 2025 Top Large Company in Treasure Valley by the Idaho Business Review BOISE, Idaho (June 4, 2025) -- Perkins Coie is pleased to highlight that the Boise office ranked #1 in the large company category for the Idaho Business Review's 2025 Top Companies in Treasure Valley list. "We are thrilled to be recognized as a leading law firm and top business in Boise once again," s  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Votes to Relocate Small Business Administration Offices Out of Sanctuary Jurisdictions * WASHINGTON --Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 2931, the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill that would relocate Small Business Administration (SBA) offices to non-sanctuary city jurisdictions. It would allow offices to be relocated to federal law-abiding cities and to  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Names June Small Businesses of the Month during Support Local Gems Initiative * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced today the selection of seven businesses from across the state as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for June 2025. The recognition is part of Senator Risch's sixth annual Sup  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Cotton Introduce Bill to Ban Blacklisted Firms from Sensitive DOE Contracts * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced the Securing our Energy Supply Chains Act, which would establish a Department of Energy non-procurement list for critical minerals, battery production, and other related energy needs. "Organizations that threaten our national secur  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Idaho Commerce Launch 6th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative * Invites Idahoans to support small businesses on Friday, June 6, 2025 BOISE, Idaho - Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce launched the sixth annual Support Local Gems initiative--an all-day event dedicated to supporting Idaho small businesses. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Idahoans are invite  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Risch, Shaheen Statement on Successful Passage of 10 Legislative Items in Business Meeting WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today held a committee business meeting during which members approved two nominations, nine bills, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following readout of a June 5, 2025, business meeting: * * * U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today held a committee business meeting during which members approved two nominations, nine bills, and one resolution. Chairman Risch on Senate Foreign Relations Committee members vote to approve the nominations of Mr. Chris Pratt to be a  more

BOISE, Idaho, June 6 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 5, 2025: * * * Trump Regime and Idaho Republicans Play Politics With Women's Live In response to Donald Trump ending guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency reproductive health care to pregnant women, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the following statement: "Women have already died in states with abortion bans after being denied the care they needed. Now the Trump regime   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University of Phoenix and University of Idaho Conclude Affiliation Discussions University of Phoenix's focus will be on strategic opportunities that best serve students, alumni and faculty in the adult learner market University of Phoenix and University of Idaho have jointly agreed to end discussions regarding a potential affiliation through the acquisition of University of Phoenix by Four Three Ed  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 6 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers: Sharp-Tailed Grouse in South-Central Wyoming Potentially a Distinct Subspecies For decades, a population of grouse in south-central Wyoming and northwest Colorado has been identified as Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, the same subspecies that can be found in far western Wyoming near Jackson along with Idaho, northern Utah and parts of the Pacific Northwest. But new research led by University  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse eVinci Test Reactor First to Receive Approval for Preliminary Safety Design Report Achievement is a Critical Step to Deploy the eVinci Microreactor Cranberry Township, PA, June 3, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company has received approval for its eVinci Microreactor's Preliminary Safety Design Report (PSDR) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). With this key milestone,   more

HAILEY, Idaho, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Wildlife groups' legal challenge: Feds hanging imperiled Sonoran desert tortoise out to dry * TUCSON, Ariz.--Today, wildlife advocates challenged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in federal court for denying Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for the Sonoran desert tortoise in 2022. The Desert Tortoise Council, Tucson Herpetological Society, Western Water  more