JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Alamo Wing inducts eight honorary commanders, bolsters 'Military City USA' bond * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted eight new honorary commanders during an induction ceremony June 7, 2025. During the ceremony, honorary commanders received an Air Force commander's insignia pin from their assigned unit commander. Each   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Babin, Lofgren Applaud Committee Passage of Four Bipartisan SST Bills (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed four bipartisan bills at a full committee markup. These crucial measures will strengthen America's leadership in emerging scientific fields, significantly improve wildfir  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan House Members Urge Secretary Rubio to Save Program Tracking Kidnapped Ukrainian Children * Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), an active member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, led a bipartisan group of colleagues in urging State Secretary Marco Rubio to maintain funding for the Conflict Obser  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill Assumes Command of 10th Air Force * By Chris Wilson, 10AF Public Affairs  NAS JRB FORT WORTH, Texas -- Brig. Gen. Kevin Merrill assumed command of the 10th Air Force during a formal ceremony held June 8, 2025.  Merrill, a command pilot with more than 3,700 flying hours--including 367 in combat--returns to 10th Air Force after previously serving as the Aircraft Opera  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Casar Statement on Abbott Deploying National Guard to San Antonio * June 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement in response to Governor Greg Abbott deploying the national guard in San Antonio ahead of protests against Trump's authoritarian agenda: "San Antonio takes great pride in its hist  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crenshaw Introduces RIOT Act to Deport Violent Non-Citizens Who Assault Law Enforcement During Riots * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3859, the No Safe Harbor for Riot Offenders Act -- known as the RIOT Act -- to crack down on violent, non-citizen rioters who attack law enforcement officers or vandalize public property during riots and declared emergencies. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Discusses Texas Water Treaty, New World Screwworm with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. De La Cruz thanked Secretary Rollins for her work in securing water deliveries for Texas under the 1944 Water Treaty and deploying  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz's HUD Transparency Act Passes Committee * WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the passage of her HUD Transparency Act throughHouse Financial Services Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually befo  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHN Central MTFs lead the charge in patient safety, quality care By Elaine Sanchez, Defense Health Network Central Four Defense Health Network Central military medical treatment facilities achieved flawless results - "no findings" - during their recent Joint Commission surveys, underscoring the Military Health System's unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement.   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 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0632; Airspace Docket No. 24-ASW-23) entitled "Establishment of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM." This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Zuni, New Mexico, to support updated instrument procedures and facilitate instrument flight rule operations. The Federal Aviation Administration aims to ensure aircraft safety and efficient use of airspace. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape and Provide Essential Services WASHINGTON - Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act, which would codify a formal definition of "special district" to ensure that Arizonans receive access to essential services.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Partner nation leaders visit 433rd AW C-5M during Southern Star '25 RANCAGUA, Chile - As Exercise Southern Star '25 neared its conclusion, senior military leaders from participating partner nations visited a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy on June 7, one of the U.S. Air Force assets supporting the multinational exercise. The day began with an operationa  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Participates in Energy Hearing with Secretary Wright * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in the Committee's Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled " The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget." Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the subcommittee. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger asked S  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on June 9, 2025: * * * Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to G  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Recovery Plan Finalized for Listed Species of the Edwards Aquifer * AUSTIN, Texas - After reviewing the best commercial and scientific data, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing the final recovery plan for seven federally protected species of the Edwards Aquifer in Central and South Texas. These species are listed as endangered or threatened under the Enda  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 12 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on June 10, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to hail from the Food, Fuel, and Fiber Capital of the World, which powers, feeds, and clothes our great Nation and beyond. Today, I am honored to celebrate an occasion that represents the true embodiment of the spirit and unparalleled ingenuity of West Texas--the groundbreaking of the Crossroads B  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hunt Urges Houston Elected Leaders to Prepare for Mobilization Protests on Saturday, June 14th Washington, D.C. - Congressman Wesley Hunt sent a letter to Judge Hidalgo, Mayor Whitmire of Houston, and Harris County Constables urging their quick preparation for the mobilization protests on Saturday, June 14th. "The top priority for elected officials is the protection and safety of Americans," said  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 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Block Noncitizens from Voting in DC Elections Passes the House * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bill to prohibit non-citizens from voting in D.C. and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment of 2022 passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion by a vote of 266-148. It's common sense: Only American citizens should  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Celebrates the Advancement of the FACE Act Repeal Act * June 10, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the " FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025 (link is external) " today, a bill introduced by Representative Chip Roy (TX-21). Congressman Roy said: "The FACE Act has been undeniably - and predictably - weaponized to target pro-life Americans while turn  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on June 10, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Mission Mississippi of Leflore County, a remarkable organization based in Greenwood, Mississippi, for its unwavering commitment to racial reconciliation, spiritual healing, and community building. Founded as part of the broader Mission Mississippi movement, which  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Advances Bill to Fully Fund Veterans Healthcare, VA Benefits and Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON-VA) funding bill out of the House Appropriations Committee, which he serves on. Congressman Gonzales drafted several key provisions in the bill that benefit  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Duyne Seeks to Punish Sanctuary Cities with New Legislation * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) announced the introduction of The Recouping Funds from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025, to punish cities who are actively working against federal authorities seeking to apprehend and deport known criminal illegal aliens. Under this new legislation, a local govern  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Previews Congressional Baseball Game * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends alongside Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) to discuss tonight's Congressional baseball game, set to raise over $2.5 million for charity, as House Republicans work toward their fifth consecutive win. Additionally, Leader Scalise talked about the FBI's  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Previews Congressional Baseball Game * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends alongside Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) to discuss tonight's Congressional baseball game, set to raise over $2.5 million for charity, as House Republicans work toward their fifth consecutive win. Additionally, Leader Scalise talked about the FBI  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretaries Burgum, Wright Join JERA and U.S. LNG Producers to Finalize Agreements Expected to Add over $200 Billion to U.S. GDP * Date: June 11, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, chair and vice-chair of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) respectively, joined Yukio Kani, global C  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: FAA Nominee Needs to Bring the U.S. Aviation System Into the Modern Era WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed the urgent need to modernize Am  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues to Call for Audits to Improve DCA Airspace Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - joined Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ran  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Legislation to Empower States to Enforce Illegal Immigration Laws & Prevent Human Trafficking of Children at the Border WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Ashley Moody introduced two pieces of legislation to expand immigration enforcement efforts and reverse reckless and dangerous policies implemented by the Biden administration. The Reimbursemen  more

UPTON, New York, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * STAR Data Reveal 'Splash' of the Quark-Gluon Plasma Reconstruction of jets produced in particle smashups reveals how 'lost' energy is dispersed sideways * UPTON, N.Y. -- New data from particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), an "atom smasher" at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, reveal how the  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: De La Cruz Brings McAllen High Mariachi Oro to D.C. * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recognized the award-winning McAllen High School Mariachi Oro on the House floor for their hard work, talent, and dedication to Mariachi. Watch the full recognition here and remarks as prepared are below. Following the speech, the McAllen High Mariachi Oro was invited to perf  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH DEMAND AN END TO BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined colleagues in demanding the Federal Emergency Management Agency end Risk Rating 2.0, the Biden-era flood insurance policy that has caused premiums to skyrocket and thousands of homeowners to abandon their policies. Wicker an  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said today t  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said tod  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said today they  more