WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * 15th anniversary of Deepwater Horizon and the Coast Guard's spill response mission * In 2010, fifteen years ago, in the evening of April 20 th, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig blew up. Located 45 miles southeast of Venice, Louisiana, the explosion resulted in the deaths of 11 workers and, within two days, the loss of the rig. The resulting spill of over 200 million gallons of crude oil   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Conservation organizations have voiced strong opposition to a proposal from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service to redefine "harm" under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This proposed change would rescind the regulatory definition that currently includes habitat modification injuring listed wildlife. Groups warn this could dismantle vital habitat protections, increasing extinction r  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Announce Aging Committee Hearing on Advancing Healthy Aging Through Sports Medicine WASHINGTON, D.C. - Wednesday, June 25, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will convene a hearing entitled "Lessons from the Field: H  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Hosts Tax Reform Roundtable in Clay County * WASHINGTON-- This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the First Coast Manufacturers Association to discuss the impact of expiring tax cuts, industry challenges, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will provide real tax relief and drive economic growth in Northeast Florida. After t  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * International Foodsource, LLC. Issues Allergy Alert in Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) Sold as Dark Chocolate Nonpareils Summary Company Announcement Date: June 20, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 20, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: SE Grocers Company Name: Undeclared milk allergen Brand Nam  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 (TNSFR) -- MHD Rockland Services Inc., Starke, Florida, has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for an exemption from requirements of Federal Aviation regulations. The company is seeking relief that would allow it to apply for and receive a restricted category airworthiness certificate for five Lockheed Martin P-3C aircraft. These aircraft were originally purchased by the Royal Australian Air Force through a United States Direct Commer  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Operator of Ganadores Ecommerce and Real Estate Business Opportunity Scam Faces Lifetime Ban as a Result of FTC Action * Robert Shemin, an operator of the Ganadores scam that made false or unsubstantiated earnings claims in selling real estate and ecommerce business opportunities, will be banned from the industry and required to turn over assets as a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sabores Bakery, Dba Sabores A Tu Mesa, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mousse Desserts Summary Company Announcement Date: June 20, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 20, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Sabores Fit Bakery Brand Name: Sabores A Tu Mesa Product Desc  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following floor remarks on June 17, 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, first of all, I just want to say how powerful the presentations were talking about the tragedy in Minnesota and how all of our hearts go out to the families and to the entire State because it is obviously something that had a profound imp  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Thank President Trump and Secretary Lutnick for Swift Action to Terminate Tomato Suspension Agreement, Standing Up for American Growers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott, joined by several colleagues, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick applauding the Trump administration's decision to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, calling it a   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on June 18, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: ARMY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Army, after receiving testimony from Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary, and General Randy A. George, Chief of Staff, both of the Army, Department of Defense. * * * DOD BUDGET Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded op  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * This Week in DOD: New Recruiting Task Force, Greenland Shifts to Northcom, DOD Activates More Immigration Support * The U.S. military has seen an increase in recruiting in the past few months, with the Army and Navy both achieving fiscal year recruiting goals ahead of schedule, while the Air Force is on track to do the same. Now, the Defense Department created a team to determine how to continue that rec  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Private First Class David Endean, United States Army * View the Video Here SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in the Veterans History Project Series, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans from Florida's 17th District. The interview features Private First Cl  more