WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Acuity Surgical Devices LLC, Irving, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing concerns regarding the recently re-issued guidances concerning the transmission risks of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and disease agents related to sepsis via human cells and tissues. The company emphasizes its commitment to quality and patient safety, calling attention to elements of the draft that do not align with industry best pract  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Over 180 organizations have voiced strong opposition to proposed changes to federal student loan repayment and forgiveness programs by the U.S. Department of Education. The groups, representing millions of students, borrowers, workers and vulnerable populations, argue that the Administration's plans would worsen the ongoing student loan crisis affecting more than 40 million Americans who collectively owe over $1.6 trillion. The letter specifically challenges alterations t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Altus AFB Sets the Standard with Strong UEI Results and First-Ever CRI for AETC * * Published July 8, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Lauren Torres * 97th Air Mobility Wing ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 97th Air Mobility Wing underwent a Unit Effectiveness Inspection from June 2 to June 6, 2025, conducted by 68 inspectors from the Air Education and Training Command I  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Midway through a training mission, a pilot begins experiencing blurred vision and disorientation - symptoms that could signal a serious underlying issue. With the flight aborted and the next sortie at risk, an aeromedical nurse practitioner steps in.   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Cheniere Energy Inc., Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), urging the agency to adopt a risk-based regulatory framework for large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. The letter responds to PHMSA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on pipeline safety, which was published on May 5, 2025. In the correspondence, Cheniere highlights the advantages of a risk-based regulatory ap  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Mayors and local government officials from across the U.S. have collectively urged the U.S. Department of Education not to restrict access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income-Driven Repayment plans. In a letter to the department, these leaders emphasized that these programs are "crucial resources for borrowers in our communities, and directly support the ability of cities and counties to recruit and retain public service workers." The signatories warned that lim  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard rescues 5 from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas * HOUSTON -- The Coast Guard rescued five people from a capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas, Wednesday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received a report at 9:30 p.m. of an overdue 22-foot pleasure craft with five people aboard. Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Ruidoso Flash Flooding * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on last night's flash flooding in Ruidoso: "Two of the victims of last night's catastrophic flash flooding in Ruidoso were the children of a service member stationed at Fort Bliss. My heart is with them, their loved ones and the entire Fort Bliss family as the  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Discusses Catastrophic Floods in Central Texas, Holds Moment of Silence on Senate Floor * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the catastrophic floods that have devastated communities across Central Texas and taken more than 100 lives thus far, highlighted some of the heroic rescue and recovery efforts after seeing the damage firsthand during his visit to Kerrville o  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * 2,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Treated, Grouted and Disposed Approximately 2,000 gallons of treated tank waste from the Hanford Site have been safely and successfully solidified in grout and permanently disposed of at licensed commercial facilities. * RICHLAND, Wash. -- Approximately 2,000 gallons of treated tank waste from the Hanford Site have been safely and su  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * District Court for the Northern District of Texas issues memorandum opinion, order in McDonald v. FEC (Case No. 25-153) * WASHINGTON - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas today issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in McDonald v. FEC (Case No. 25-153), granting the Commission's Motion to Dismiss. In February 2025, the Plaintiff filed suit against the Commission challenging   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD Manufacturing Technology Program grows U.S. military industrial base * WASHINGTON - The mission of the Defense Department Manufacturing Technology Program is to reduce the cost and time to manufacture critical defense weapons and systems through the development and application of advanced manufacturing technologies. "[DOD ManTech] has a critical responsib  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Expresses Condolences For The Lives Lost And Those Impacted By The Flooding In Central Texas * July 08, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today shared his condolences for the lives lost and those impacted by the flash floods that devastated Central Texas this past weekend and thanked the first responders and volunteers who  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Meets with Leaders of 30 Tribal Nations, Highlights Muscogee (Creek) Nation Brownfields Grant * DALLAS, TEXAS (July 9, 2025) - Today, the Pueblo of Laguna hosted officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and leaders of Tribal Nations from throughout EPA Region 6 for the Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) meeting. Regional Administrator Scott Mason gathered with   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled, "Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project." Texas Eastern Transmission LP, located in Houston, filed an application requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to excavate, elevate, replace, reroute, construct and operate natural gas pipeline facilities. The Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project aims to ensure the safe and e  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Following Deadly Flooding, Lujan Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Republican Plan to Gut Public Broadcasting * In Every Corner of New Mexico, New Mexicans Rely on Public Broadcasting to Stay Safe During Natural Disasters and Connect with Trusted News WATCH Senator Lujan's Floor Speech HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommun  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Hannity on Fox * ' [W]hat these families need are our prayers, our compassion, our love and support' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News guest-hosted by Kellyanne Conway to discuss the devastating floods in Texas and her efforts to secure historic child care relief in President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Excerpts fr  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES DON'T WORK FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THEY WORK FOR DONALD TRUMP" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber where he emphasized that the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill will gut healthcare and nutritional assistance for millions of hardworking Americans in order to pay for tax brea  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES DON'T WORK FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THEY WORK FOR DONALD TRUMP" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber where he emphasized that the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill will gut healthcare and nutritional assistance for millions of hardworking Americans in order to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. ARI  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Live Entertainment CEO Indicted for Orchestrating Conspiracy to Rig Bidding Process for Public University Arena * A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Timothy J. Leiweke, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oak View Group (OVG), for orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas, the Justice Department's Antitru  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Joins Bicameral Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth to Rein In Dangerous, Wasteful "Golden Dome" Missile Plan * WASHINGTON --U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, joined colleagues in a bicameral letter urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to refrain from mindlessly pouring resources into the Trump administra  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Needless NOAA Budget, Staff Cuts Put Lives at Risk Weather Experts, Lawmakers Warn * Sunrise, FL - Today, U. S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) joined some of the nation's top weather scientists to issue vocal warnings that gutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) throug  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * New USDA program ties food security to national defense * WAHINGTON - The Department of Agriculture today announced a new governmentwide, multiprong effort focused on ensuring America's ability to secure its own food supply, in part by eliminating interference from adversarial nations. But the National Farm Security Action Plan isn't just about food or farms.  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Not so sweet: CBP officers seize more than $23 million in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge * PHARR, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling papayas. "This  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Keeps Sounding the Alarm on Health Care Emergency Worsened by Trump Budget Bill * WASHINGTON, July 9 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today delivered remarks on the impact of the Republican reconciliation bill -- which passed the Senate by one vote and will throw nearly 17 million Americ  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- DeSilva Housing Group, a national consulting firm specializing in HUD Multifamily compliance, submitted a public comment letter opposing the proposed rescission of Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans. In the correspondence, Jenny DeSilva, the firm's owner, emphasized the vital role these plans play in fostering equitable housing opportunities and ensuring diverse communities. The letter asserts that AFHMPs are crucial for preventing discrimination and promoting fair h  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has raised alarming concerns from Gulf Coast residents regarding the safety of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. The letter, organized by various community advocates, calls for immediate cessation of LNG operations until comprehensive risk analyses and safety plans are provided to the public. "We demand that you stop all LNG operations in the Gulf region unti  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * RGV Sector agents seize 800 pounds of narcotics in four days * EDINBURG, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized more than 800 pounds of marijuana and made 15 arrests during enforcement actions over the past four days. The seizures, conducted between July 5-8, 2025, demonstrate the continued commitment of Border Patr  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), urging stronger federal oversight of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) environmental review process. The correspondence highlights significant concerns regarding a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would grant TxDOT increased autonomy and extend contract terms, potentially undermining environmental protections under the Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: This Committee is Confirming People We Trust to Keep Our Country Safe No mission is more important than improving the ability to notify people in harm's way and get them out * In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his condolen  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trade Subcommittee Democrats: Trump failed to deliver 90 trade deals in 90 days * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Democrats released the following joint statement in response to President Trump's failure to deliver 90 trade deals in the 90 days since he initially paused his reciprocal tariffs: "President Trump has failed to deliver a single trade deal for Congress to consider  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Travis County, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), advocating for crucial improvements to the Endangered Species Act Section 10(a) program and related conservation agreements. The letter emphasizes the challenges faced in renewing long-standing Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), particularly the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP), which has been instrumental in protecting multiple endangered species since it  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Enhances Forensic Healthcare Expertise in the Pacific U.S. Naval Hospital Guam's Forensic Healthcare Program kicked off 2025 by hosting Allyson Cordoni, the Defense Health Agency's Indo-Pacific Command forensic healthcare lead, for a week of intensive simulations and training, starting June 27. The visit, coordinated by Cmdr. Mary King, Guam's previous FHP manager, provided inva  more