NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 9 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * 'Standard Candle' Particle Measurement Enables Hunt for Hybrid Mesons * GlueX result paves way for mapping the spectrum of spin-exotic states  NEWPORT NEWS, VA - A rather unassuming particle is playing an important role in the hunt for subatomic oddities. Similar to protons and neutrons, mesons are composed of quarks bound together by the strong nucle  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 (TNSFR) -- Analytical Mechanics Associates, Hampton, Virginia, has gained a patent from NASA for an invention titled "Adsorbate Analysis Using Optically Stimulated Electron Emission." This notice of intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license was announced by NASA. The patent (12,209,980 B2), details a method for analyzing adsorbates, which are substances that adhere to surfaces. The technology utilizes optically stimulated electron emissi  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission's inquiry on consumer protection in the live concert and entertainment sector. The organization argues that the current market is thriving and competitive, challenging any notion of unfair practices. CFIF emphasizes that the live concert industry has demonstrated significant growth, with attendance levels surging by approxima  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has announced four new information collection initiatives published in the Federal Register, seeking public comment on data gathering requirements that span security clearances, ethics oversight, military mortuary services, and investigative quality control. The initiatives, published between July 3 and July 7, 2025, reflect the Pentagon's ongoing efforts to streamline administrative processes while maintaining rigorous oversight acr  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 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill to Install Inspector General in the Executive Office of the President * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now (BEACON) Act, legislation to establish an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). The bill would require th  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Min, Wittman, Sens. Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Our Coasts * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), along with Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Digital Coast Program. As   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Champions Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act Passing in One Big Beautiful Bill * Saratoga, NY - Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik is proud to have secured her bipartisan Workforce Pell Grants provisions in the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, unlocking opportunities for students and workers looking to gain skills in high-demand fields by allowing Pell Grants to support st  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

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Reapproval of VA Medical Facility Leases * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to approve updated authorizations for 18 Veterans Affairs (VA) major medical facility leases, including a proposed lease for an outpatient clinic in Ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $21,254,275 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at ten airports across Virginia. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $21,254,275 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at ten airports across Virginia. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant progra  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 9, 2025, the nominations of four individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nicholas Adams, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia. Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sean O'Neill, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordi  more