WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Akron Cold Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2013 Arrested by U.S. Marshals in New Orleans * New Orleans, LA - Late this morning, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in New Orleans, Louisiana arrested Shawn Brooks, 37. Brooks has been on the run from law enforcement since 2013. In 2013 a warrant was issued for Brooks from the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 15 count  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As COVID-19 Infection Rates Rise, Senator Markey Presses Executives on Vaccine Availability at America's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chains * Boston (September 5, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Primary Health and Pensions Subcommittee of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today sent a letter to David Joyner, Chief Executive Officer at  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Subpoena Three Additional Individuals in ActBlue Investigation Today, as part of their investigation into allegations of potentially fraudulent donations being made through ActBlue, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Warns Floridians of Fake Federal Warrant Scam Targeting Consumers * Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis warned Floridians about a new scam involving fraudulent "federal warrant" notices designed to intimidate victims into paying money to avoid arrest. These fake documents, which falsely claim to be issued by the FBI or the U.S. District Court, have been reported in Florida and a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA R&D-MRDC Drives Military Medical Innovation Through Persistent Experimentation * FORT DETRICK, Md. - Before new military medical capabilities developed at the Defense Health Agency Research & Development-Medical Research and Development Command can be delivered to the warfighter, they must be evaluated to ensure they are ready for use in real-world conditions. For many devices, the best way to do th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Sixth District economy declined slightly since the previous report. Labor markets remained unchanged as most firms kept headcounts flat; wage pressures moderated further. Prices increased moderately. Employers' job requisitions at workforce intermediaries fell, requests for food assistance at direct service providers rose, and organizations relyin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- Nola Land Company Inc., Haines City, Florida, has applied for an incidental take permit (ITP) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The ITP is needed for a sand mine expansion in Polk County, Florida, which would convert almost one acre of habitat for two protected reptile species: the sand skink and the blue-tailed mole skink. The proposed project could cause harm to these federally listed populations. As part of the application, the company has submitted a ha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a request from Vox Optima LLC, of Tijeras, New Mexico, to reconsider its protest against a U.S. Navy contract award. The company had challenged the U.S. Navy's decision to award a contract for corporate communications services to Red Carrot Inc. of Miami, Florida. Vox Optima, the incumbent contractor for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally protested the award, clai  more

HAZELWOOD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following Q&A with Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot: * * * Q&A: Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot By Tonya Johnson DCMA Central Region Public Affairs Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Olde is an F-15 Advanced Eagle acceptance pilot and the director of operations at Defense Contract Management Agency Fixed Wing St. Louis. He is also a government flight representative who conducts acceptance flights of the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee Lead Department of War Restoration Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Mike Lee in introducing legislation to restore America's Department of Defense to its original name of the Department of War as President Trump takes executive action. Congressman Greg Steube has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Senator Rick  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson at Speakers' G7 Summit: Our Countries are at Our Best When We Call Out Hard Truths * WASHINGTON -- On Friday, September 5, Speaker Johnson delivered keynote remarks at the G7 Speakers' Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, on the subject of "Protecting Legislators from All Forms of Violence." During the summit, Speaker Johnson also held bilateral meetings with the parliamentary leaders from o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Transformative Donalds Initiative To Increase Efficiency And Effectiveness At FEMA Passes Committee, Awaits House Vote * WASHINGTON - The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced H.R. 4669 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act out of committee and to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 57-3. This important legislation includes the bill l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12840) on Sept. 4, 2025, by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM or SPACECOM) is one of 11 unified combatant commands (CCMDs) within the Department of Defense (DOD) and is responsible for U.S. military operations in space. The term unified combatant command refers to "a m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The museum has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between these items and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and the Seminole Tribe. The items were from the Nona's Site, a Middle Archaic Period site that was excavated multiple times between 1977 and 1983. Human remains representing at least three individuals were identified. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. This action is in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum has determined there is a cultural affiliation between the items and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and the Seminole Tribe. The human remains represent at least five individuals. The 145 associated funerary objects in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces $221.2 Million Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses in North Carolina * U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden in North Carolina met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricane Helene. Deputy Secretary Vaden signed a block grant agreement wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The White House sent the Senate on Sept. 3, 2025, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Erwin Antoni, of Pennsylvania, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years, vice Erika L. McEntarfer. Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2028, vice L. E. Sola, term expired. Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be a  more