WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak NextGen Acela Debuts on August 28 * A new era of high-speed rail to begin between Boston and Washington, DC WASHINGTON - All aboard the future of East Coast travel! Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, customers can travel on Amtrak's NextGen Acela - America's high-speed train - connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. This historic launch introduc  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC divers essential to underwater research By Carol C. Coleman, public affairs specialist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dive teams are called upon for a myriad of operations. Whether performing underwater inspections, maintenance or construction tasks, these teams are essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of the nation's infrastructure. As   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Leads Coalition of Local Governments to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage for Millions of Americans * August 7, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant today announced that the City of New York is leading a coalition of local governments in filing an amicus brief supporting plaintiffs in California v. Kennedy et al., fight  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Letter to Treasury Urging Review of Ireland's Boycott of Israel Under U.S. Anti-Boycott Law Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) is leading a letter with 15 House Republican colleagues calling on Treasury Secretary Bessent to investigate whether Ireland's proposed boycott of Israel violates U.S. anti-boycott law. The effort urges the Department of the Treasury to conduct   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Name of Product: La Ligne Enfant Bonne Nuit Pajamas Hazard: The recalled children's pajama sets violate mandatory standards for children's sleepwear flammability, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: August 07, 2025 Units: About 1,185 Consumer Contact: La Ligne by email at lou@lalignenyc.com, or online at https://lalignenyc.com/pages/enfa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Jewelry Hazard: The jewelry can contain excess levels of cadmium, which can be toxic if ingested by young children and may cause adverse health effects through long-term skin exposure. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: August 07, 2025 Units: About 300 Consumer Contact: Monica Vinader toll-free at 888-580-8582 fro  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Now Accepting Waterfowl Hunting Permit Lottery Entries for October 2025 Opening Weekend at Oak Orchard and Tonawanda Wildlife Management Areas * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting entries for a special permit to hunt waterfowl at two popular wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Western New York. The special permit allo  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced it is seeking public input on the draft revised State Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-35. In 2024, DEC sought review and input on draft species status assessments and the list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Relevant data   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Update on Goodman Mountain Trail Closure * Trail Remains Temporarily Closed to the Public The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) yesterday humanely euthanized a bull moose on the Goodman Mountain Trail after confirming a significant decline in its health. The moose was first sighted near the summit of Goodman Mountain in May when   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Celebrates Another 100 Days with 100 More Pro-Environmental Actions Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental actions EPA has taken in the last 100 days to recognize 200 Days of providing clean air, land, and water for all Americans under President Donald Trump's leadership. This includes funding to address lead in drinking  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks ahead of the nomination of Jeanine Pirro for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: * * * One of the next two votes will be for Ms. Pirro [and] her nomination for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Ms. Pirro is a trailblazer. It's shameful for Democrats to oppose this trailblazing woman. Her qualifications speak for themselves. She graduated fro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-185) on the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015), which aims to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 3015, the "Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-186) on the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062), which aims to establish a more uniform, transparent and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-189) on the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), which aims to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on July 10, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-59) on a resolution establishing the oversight and authorization plan of House committees for the 119th Congress. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 14, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 17) COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AUTHORIZATION AND OVERSIGHT PLAN 119TH CONGRESS Chairman Bruce Westerman INTRODUCTION Pursuant to clause 2(d)(1) of Rule X of the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ICE and BOP Deny Lawmakers Access to MDC Brooklyn Amid Reports of Inhumane Conditions Chairman Espaillat, Velazquez, and Goldman Condemn Lack of Transparency, Demand Immediate Termination of ICE Contract BROOKLYN, NY -- This morning, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), and Dan Goldman (NY-10) were denied entry to the Metropoli  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Illegal reentrant with prior murder, narcotics convictions sentenced to 100 months in prison following ICE New York investigation * NEW YORK -- Juan Carlos Padilla Santos, a Dominican national with prior murder and narcotics convictions, was sentenced to 100 months in prison after an investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations New York unco  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Inflation Expectations Tick Up; Consumers More Optimistic about Taxes and Their Financial Situations * NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the July 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations increased at the short and longer-term horizons and were unchanged at the medium-term horizon. Consume  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- A complaint has been filed with the International Trade Commission alleging violations related to the importation and sale of smart televisions. The action was initiated by Cerence Operating Co., which claims that products made by multiple manufacturers infringe upon its intellectual property. The complaint seeks remedies that could impact the availability of these products in the American market. Specifically, the complainant is asking for a limited exclusion orde  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have launched an all-out assault  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTING AT FORT STEWART * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting of five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and our courageous service members. Our men and women in uniform and their families should never fear for their safety   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Lead  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Le  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Unveils $164 Million Investment to Transform West Village Corridor Into New Recreation, Cultural, and Fitness Hub * August 7, 2025 Project Features Approximately 100,000 Square Feet of Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Spanning Three Properties and Featuring State-of-the-Art Facilities, Indoor and Outdoor Aquatics, Public Art, and Green Space New Web-Based Community Input Portal Launched to Solici  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state and found alarming shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) doctors, dentists and mental health practitioners, with se  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris Secures $48.5 Million Settlement with Paxos Trust Company for Anti-Money Laundering Deficiencies and Diligence Failures with Relation to Binance Partnership DFS Investigation Found Deficient Transaction Monitoring and Compliance Program Led to Increased Money-Laundering Risk Settlement Requires Paxos to Pay $26.5 Million Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Small Businesses in Rural Iowa * DES MOINES, IA -- Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and John Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act, bipartisan legislation to support small businesses and spur job creation across rural Iowa. The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025 would strengthen the U.S. Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Kicks Off "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" * ELKHART, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" in La Porte County where he visited New York Blower Company and then traveled to Elkhart for a tour of Camping World. Throughout August, Congressman Yakym will travel to all 11 counties in Indiana's Second Congressional District multiple times  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Six Former Cult Members Sentenced for Years-Long Forced Labor Conspiracy to Compel the Labor of Multiple Minor Victims * A federal judge in the District of Kansas sentenced defendant Kaaba Majeed, 51, to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for forced labor and forced labor conspiracy. The court sentenced co-defendants Yunus Rassoul, 39, to five years of probation; James Staton,   more

UPTON, New York, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Small, Shapeshifting Catalytic Nanoparticles Steer Carbon Dioxide Conversion * UPTON, N.Y. -- Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the size of catalytic nanoparticles determines how their shape and structure transform during chemical reactions. With insights into the nanoparticles' atomic-scale b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on Aug. 6, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio with Larry Kudlow of Fox Business Network: * * * QUESTION: All right, it gives us great pleasure - joining us, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, a warm welcome. Thank you for coming on. We appreciate it. And lots going on today. The meetings with Russia. Let me start - Mr. Trump on Truth Social: "My Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff... highly product  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman John W. Mannion on the Trump Administration's Termination of Union Contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs * SYRACUSE, NY: Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's termination of union contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs: "Donald Trump's unilateral decision to strip collective bargaini  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Urges Canadian Prime Minister to Improve Wildfire Prevention and Response * SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) in urging Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve wildfire prevention and response. "New York is facing another summer of significant air quality issues due to smoke from Canadian wildf  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony for Ecuador * August 7, 2025 City Councilmember Francisco Moya: It is a great honor to introduce the man who understands the power of unity, of culture, and of celebration, our great mayor, the mayor of the City of New York, honorary Ecuadorian, Eric Adams. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you, and many of you know the councilman is the first Ecuado  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Expands Partnership With Student Loan Assistance Company Summer to Help New Yorkers Keep Up to $1 Billion in Their Pockets by Reducing Monthly Student Loan Payments and Identifying Ways to Save on College * August 7, 2025 Shiniqua McCall: Good morning everyone. My name is Shiniqua McCall. I'm a program analyst at HRA helping to connect New Yorkers to affordable housing. I'm here toda  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2025, to the New York Times: * * * Op-Ed by Ambassador Jamieson Greer: Why We Remade the Global Order On the 200-day mark of the second Trump administration, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer published an op-ed in The New York Times explaining how President Trump's trade policy is remaking the international economic order to reduce our trade deficit and deliver lasting ben  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on the Passing of Greg O'Connell * BROOKLYN, NY - Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Greg O'Connell: "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg O'Connell, a visionary and dear friend whose work helped reshape Red Hook into the vibrant community it is today. For decades, Greg saw value where others saw bligh  more