JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 76 years of care, Air Force Medical Service honors its community * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia -The Air Force Medical Service turned 76 on July 1, marking more than seven decades of service, sacrifice and innovation in military medicine. Established in 1949 to support America's aviator-warriors, the AFMS has grown into a global force - trusted to deliver care in w  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Closes Member Deposits Remain Protected to at Least $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund * ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Aldersgate Federal Credit Union of Marion, Illinois. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000. The  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Annapolis Family Team Returns and Makes Waves at International Submarine Races * BETHESDA, Md. - An Annapolis, Maryland-based family team, Impulse Submarines, made a splash at the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR 18), held June 23-27 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's historic David Taylor Model Basin. Competing as the sole independent entry among high school and university teams, th  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returns home after 51-day counter-migration patrol in the Windward Passage * PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Tuesday, following a 51-day patrol in the Windward Passage. Vigorous deployed in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry to advance the primary missions of safety   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Trump Administration Reverse Policy Blocking Federal Workers from Voting Leave * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter, with 39 of her Congressional colleagues, to President Donald Trump condemning his Administration's reported policy change prohibiting federal employees from using paid administrative leave to vote or serve as no  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Passed in Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the passage of his provision to reconsider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston in the Senate's reconciliation l  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 2 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA and 30 Military Hospitals and Clinics Worldwide Recognized for Facility Efficiency Initiatives Practice Greenhealth's 2025 Environmental Excellence awards acknowledge healthcare facilities and systems for achievements in environmental efficiency. By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications The Defense Health Agency and 30 military hospitals and clinics were recently recognized by Practic  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Dr. Delores M. Etter Award Honors Nash's Impact on UEM Stealth and Readiness * Wyatt J. Nash, Underwater Electromagnetics Stealth Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is one of 10 recipients of the 2025 Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. Nash was recognized for his role in address  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Frigates (FFGs) Current Navy plans call for procuring a total of 20 Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates./54 The first six ships in the class were named for people and U.S. Navy ships of the Revolutionary War and the early republic: * On October 7, 2020, the Navy announced that  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 4) * * * Ships Named for the Confederacy or Confederate Officers Section 1749 of FY2020 NDAA Section 1749 of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (S. 1790/P.L. 116-92 of December 20, 2019) prohibited the Secretary of Defense, in naming a new ship (or other asset) or renam  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Changes to Names of Navy Ships Statutory Provision 10 U.S.C. Sec.8662(b) states, "The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy." Using this authority, the Secretary of the Navy may select a new name for an existing ship that has been purchased   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals In June 2025 * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 30, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration issued one letter notice of prohibition and one-consent based prohibition order in June 2025. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Notice of Prohibition: * Ch  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * A new chapter after six decades This July 1, the Defense Contract Audit Agency celebrates 60 years of auditing and financial advisory excellence with the beginning of a new decade of service. Before DCAA was established, each military branch conducted its own contract audits, each using different standards and procedures. This resulted in a duplicative and ineffici  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Racing with Purpose: From STEM to Service with Virginia Tech at ISR18 * BETHESDA, Md. - Three Virginia Tech students are transforming hands-on experience into long-term opportunities through their participation in the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR18). Hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, the ISR serves as a unique naval engineering competition that develops critical domestic   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Withholding Nearly $7 Billion in Funding to Schools WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Trump Administration notified schools it is effectively withholdin  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to North Carolina Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Helene * ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina of the July 21 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Shreve Leads Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on his Scam Prevention Efforts Washington, DC -- Building on his initiative to combat predatory scams, Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging our State Department to utilize all available tools to crack down on foreign scam operations. Mr. Shreve led this letter with Democrat Rep. J  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on FBI Headquarters * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement: "Moving the FBI from the Hoover Building to the Reagan Building isn't a plan, it's a punt. For years, Democratic and Republican administrations alike have agreed on t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Condemns School Voucher Provision in Republicans' Big Ugly Bill * Sen. Hirono: "Republicans are deceitfully trying to sell this plan as an expansion of school choice for families." ~ Video of Senator Hirono's speech is available here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) took to the Senate floor to condemn a provision in the Republi  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Budget Megabill * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after they voted no on the Republican budget megabill: "Today, Republicans jammed through a partisan megabill that slashes Medicaid, nutrition assistance, and other critical programs that Americans rely on in order  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Budget Megabill * WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after they voted no on the Republican budget megabill: "Today, Republicans jammed through a partisan megabill that slashes Medicaid, nutrition assistance, and other critical programs that Americans rely on in order to pay   more