WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation carries load of 'Combat Trucker' ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- Behind the roar of fighter jets and transport aircraft lies a crucial element of military readiness and airpower logistics. Senior Airman Alexander Lewis, right, 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, uses a 10K all-terrain forklift to unload heavy equipment   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Wildfire Season Approaches, Wyden, Budd, Schrier and Valadao Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Impacts of Wildfires * In 2024 alone, 8.9 million acres of land were affected by wildfires Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., and U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and David Valadao, R-Calif., today introduced bipartisan legislation that would support  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Addison McDowell Launches 2025 Congressional App Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Addison McDowell today announced the start of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's 6th District, inviting middle and high school students to design and code their own original apps. The competition is open to students who live or attend school within North Carolina's   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Honor Troops Deployed to the Southern Border WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 3780, the Border Operations Service Medal Act, to honor U.S. service members and federal personnel who have defended the southern border under President Trump's 2025 National Emergency declaration. The bill direc  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Bill to Address Wildfire Risk * WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) to re-introduce the National Prescribed Fire Act. This bipartisan bill would support prescribed burns as an essential, cost-effective strategy to save lives and property while addressing the harmful impacts of wildfires across the nation. Senato  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Forest Health and Reduce Wildfire Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025, which would enhance forest health and lower the risk posed by catastrophic wildfires by investing in prescribed fire to manage underbrush. C  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD launches child care expansion initiative, provides more options to military families * WASHINGTON - Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options. While the department runs the largest employer-sponsored ch  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Repeal of Biden-Harris EPA Regulations for Power Plants, Which, If Finalized, Would Save Americans More than a Billion Dollars a Year * Breaking down barriers to affordable, dependable energy for American families WASHINGTON - Today, alongside U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (R-OH-1  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0932; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-9) entitled "Amendment of Class D and Class E5 Airspace Over Kinston, NC." This action proposes updates to air traffic procedures near Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Airport in Kinston, North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration proposes amending the Class D airspace at Kinston Regional Jetpor  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0946; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-11) entitled "Amendment of Class D and E Airspace Over Hickory and Morganton, NC." This action revises an earlier proposal published on May 22, 2025. This revised action addresses an incorrect reference point in the prior proposed rule for Class D and Class E2 airspace descriptions. It proposes to replace the Tawba   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by By Quanic Fullard, Jason Kosakow and Laura Dawson Ullrich: * * * Student Parents: Power of Wraparound Supports Wraparound Services at Community Colleges Many community college students juggle work and family responsibilities alongside their academic pursuits. Wraparound services -- such as transportation assistance, child care, mental health counseling and housing -- help stu  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Condemns Violent Riots in Los Angeles Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement condemning the violent riots in Los Angeles and the mass illegal immigrant invasion. "The American people voted to end mass migration and for a secure border. When simply enforcing our law spurs violence, riots, and mass destruction from criminal illegal aliens, the point could not be cle  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * North Carolina Suicide Prevention Action Plan Posted for Public Comment As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services commitment to transforming mental health care, the department is seeking public comment on its Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2026-2030). This work is critical in improving the lives of all No  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senators Mullin and Booker Reintroduce the Prescription Information Modernization Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the "Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025". This bill will enable the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement a rule that allows drug manufacturers to share prescribing informati  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Legislation to Protect American Animal Agriculture from Foreign Diseases * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance and Rapid Response Act. This legislation makes critical investments in the foremost animal health programs at USDA that are critical to protecting America's farmers' and ranchers' li  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following floor remarks on June 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, last week, President Trump sent to Congress a request to rescind $9.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 and 2024 funds that a majority of Republicans and Democrats had debated and had voted for. Those appropriations were signed into law by President Trump  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to "Strengthen and Expand" Pension Healthcare * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined fellow Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), and Thom Tillis, (R-North Carolina) to introduce the Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025, which would allow for overfunded 401(H) retir  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Op-Ed: The Senate's One Big, Beautiful Opportunity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) published an op-ed in The Hill outlining the Senate's one big, beautiful opportunity to deliver tax relief and pass President Trump's agenda. Read the full op-ed HERE. Senator Tillis on Delivering President Trump's Campaign Promises: "President Trump ran -- and won -- on a bol  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch on Trump's Threat to Phase Out FEMA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the Oval Office Tuesday, President Trump said he plans to start 'phasing out' FEMA after the hurricane season and 'give out less money' to disaster victims. Trump also said he plans to 'give [disaster aid] out directly. It'll be from the president's office.' U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), released the following statement in reaction  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Disastrous Wildfires * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), alongside U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), introduced the bicameral, bipartisan National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 today. The legislation would support prescribed burns as an essential, cost-effective, science-based   more