WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * After Decades of Failure, the Trump Administration is getting FEMA Back on Track * Under President Trump, FEMA is 100% faster in getting boots-on-the-ground to respond to disasters In just 200 days, President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have successfully reformed federal disaster response after decades of failure and neglect. For too long, disaster response has b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Abbott Signing Illegal Texas Congressional Map Into Law * August 29, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Greg Abbott just signed the illegal redistricting map into law -- not to serve Texans, but to serve Trump. This will hurt every Texan, especially the Latino and Black communities cut up in this gerrymandered  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Leads 37 House Democrats in Demanding Release of CDC Public Health Funds * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led a coalition of 37 House Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $300 million in frozen public health grants through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This oversight effort comes as the CDC under Trump has  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Announces Fall Leadership Opportunities for Young El Pasoans * Today, the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced leadership opportunities and ways for teens and young adults to get involved in public service and in the community. The Congressional App Challenge The Congressional App Challenge is hosted by Members of Congress for middle school and high school s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Defense Secretary Honors Tennessee Police Department During Award Ceremony * Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored a local police department today for being a recipient of the 2025 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a city hall ceremony in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Originally announced July 7, 2025, the Hendersonville Police Department w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks False Claims About Federal Emergency Management * The media is laundering conspiracy theories launched by a political activist organization that cares more about its bottom line than helping Americans in need Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has issued the following statement in response to anonymous attacks in a letter from political activists at the Federal Emergenc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Responds to Arrest of U.S. Citizen That Attempted to Run Down CBP Agent * Our law enforcement officers are facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them as they carry out operations WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirms the arrest of 24-year-old Olivia G. Wilkins, a U.S. citizen, after she attempted to run over a Border Patrol Agent who was arresting il  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Eagle Pass CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for indecency with a child * EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Eagle Pass Port of Entry officers detained one male wanted for an alleged sexual offense involving a child. "Apprehensions involving persons wanted on felony warrants for alleged crimes of a sexua  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is inviting public comment on applications from UBT Bancshares Inc., Marysville, Kansas, and Marion Bancshares Inc., Marion, Texas, concerning the control of bank shares. The applications were submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act and are under evaluation by the central bank's regional offices in Kansas City and Dallas. This process gives the public an opportunity to provide feedback on whether the proposals align with the estab  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * LIMITED SPACE REMAINING: High School Students - Register Now for Rep. Crenshaw's S.E.A.L. Summit, September 27th * THE WOODLANDS, TX - Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) is inviting high school students to register now for the 2025 Summit for Emerging American Leaders, taking place Saturday, September 27th at The Glenn Performing Arts Center at The John Cooper School. This free, one-day leadership eve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields. Students will have until October 30, 2025, to submit   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Introduces Bill to Honor the Life of Odessa USPS Courier Mary Granados * ODESSA, TX -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to rename the Northeast Odessa United States Post Office in honor of Mary Granados, an Odessa USPS courier and one of the seven people murdered during the August 31st, 2019 mass shooting in the Odessa area. Once signed into law, this pos  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Office Hosts Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen * WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and members of his office hosted Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities to serve their country. "Our office had a wonderful turnout in Midland and Killeen for the Service Academy Nigh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces GRACE Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act. This bill prohibits federal education funding to educational institutions and agencies that refuse to provide students with a religious exemption for vaccine mandates. "Freedom of speech and religion is the most sa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Private Nonprofits Affected by November Storms and Tornadoes * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the Oct. 1, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by severe storms, tor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott to USDA: We Must Review CA Disaster Funding After State and Local Botched Response to Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins thanking her for the great work she and the USDA are doing to respond effectively and quickly to natural disasters, including the California wildfires earlier this  more