DALLAS, Texas, June 26 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $17K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Veritex Community Bank Provides Critical Home Repairs for Texas Veteran * Veteran Raymond Rodriguez, seen here with his wife, Feliciana, received a $17,400 FHLB Dallas HAVEN grant through Veritex Community Bank to make several critical repairs to his Dallas, Texas, home. DALLAS, TEXAS, June 26, 2025--Aft  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle. The average overall score for those selected was 382.69. Selectees' average time in grade was 5.14 years and time in service was  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1059) on June 24, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - May 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in May in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-four states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 4 states had decrea  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting former government employees from lobbying on  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Big Beautiful Bill Will Prevent Tax Hike on Texans * WASHINGTON - Today on Fox Business' Kudlow, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the One Big Beautiful Bill as a historic opportunity to prevent a more-than $3,000 tax hike on Texas families and bend the spending curve. Excerpts are below, and video can be found here. "We've got to continue the current tax provisions so we don't see a multitrill  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Booker Renew Push to Ban the U.S. Sale and Manufacturing of "K-Leather" and Protect Kangaroos from Largest Commercial Slaughter in the World * June 25, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, also known as "k-leather." After years of th  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Op-Ed: "Big, Beautiful Bill" Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats * As the U.S. Congress continues to deliberate on a reconciliation package to deliver to President Trump's desk ahead of July 4, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) penned an op-ed on the package's benefits for America's electric grid. Read his full op-ed in the Washington Examiner here o  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to urge the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following a Fift  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Secretary has issued a notice entitled "Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended." This notice announces the Secretary of Homeland Security's decision to waive various laws and regulations. This action is deemed necessary to facilitate the prompt construction of barriers and roads near the international land border in Texas. Th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * JBSA partners with Special Olympics for inaugural field day * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Military and Family Readiness Center, in coordination with Special Olympics, held the inaugural Special Olympics field day on June 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.  The field day welcomed active duty, retired, National Guard and Reserve m  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants of up to $100,000 Grants available to nonprofit groups, first responders and municipalities * AUSTIN, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich, Leger Fernandez, And Over 40 Members of the House and Senate Tell the Trump Administration: Reverse Course and Fully Implement Broadband * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with Representative Terese Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) and   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Urge Republicans to Halt Health Care Cuts, Spare Small Businesses from Skyrocketing Costs * Lawmakers raise concerns with Republican health care and food security cuts Letter Text (PDF) Washington (June 26, 2025) - Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Finance Committee Ranking Mem  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Urge Republicans to Halt Health Care Cuts, Spare Small Businesses from Skyrocketing Costs Lawmakers raise concerns with Republican health care and food security cuts * (Washington, June 26) - Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck S  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI AND CRENSHAW INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PREVENT DRUG SHORTAGES BY ADDRESSING VULNERABILITIES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced the Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the federal government's ability to prepare for and mitig  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * MSU Breaks Ground on Military Education Center * * Published June 25, 2025 * By Courtney Clarkin-Delaney * 82d Training Wing Public Affairs WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State University marked a significant milestone on June 17, 2025, with a ceremonial kickoff for the construction of its new Military Education Center, a collaborative initiative between MSU Texas an  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Colleagues Introduce AUKUS Improvement Act * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of seven of his Senate colleagues in introducing the AUKUS Improvement Act. Building upon the bipartisan, AUKUS-enabling legislation in the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, the AUKUS Improvement Act will further streaml  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NATO leaders pledge to increase defense spending * THE HAGUE, Netherlands - During a press briefing today on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending.  Alliance members, he said, agreed to increase their annual de  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Klobuchar Call on Defense Department to Fund Lifesaving Programs for Service Members and Families * WASHINGTON, June 26 - Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling on the Department of Defense to fully fund lifesaving programs for U.S. service members and their families. In the most recent government funding bi  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 8.5% in April 2025 from April 2024 * BTS 39-25 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and com  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Fletcher, Strickland Introduce Legislation to Protect a Woman's Right to Travel for Health Care Amid Abortion Bans * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and more than 128 original co-sponsors introduced the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. The legislation, which passed the House in the 117th Congre  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Bills that Will End Unaccountable Executive Amnesties * June 26, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced two pieces of legislation today, the "TPS Reform Act" and the "End DED Act". These bills would rein in the executive branch from abusing its authority in shielding illegal aliens from removal, returning immigration authority to Congress.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Waters, Green, and Pressley Reintroduce Downpayment Toward Equity Act in Honor of Homeownership Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In celebration of National Homeownership Month, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Al Green (D-TX), and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) announced the r  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes * ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins the Megyn Kelly Show * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview on the Megyn Kelly Show - his first appearance on the show. Watch the full interview here On the One Big Beautiful Bill benefitting hardworking Americans: in that first Trump administration, we had the greatest economy in the history of the world. Job partici  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins the Megyn Kelly Show * WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Speaker Johnson sat for a wide-ranging interview on the Megyn Kelly Show - his first appearance on the show. Watch the full interview here On the One Big Beautiful Bill benefitting hardworking Americans: in that first Trump administration, we had the greatest economy in the history of the world. Job participation rate was   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Two Airmen from Altus AFB selected to compete for Outstanding Airmen of the Year * ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Two Airmen from Altus Air Force Base have been selected to compete in Washington, D.C., for the prestigious Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. Master Sgt. Aaron Bell, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle fleet manager, and Staff Sgt. Jack Brown  more