JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 37th Training Wing hosts first Warhawk Leadership Course * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Sixteen officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in the initial pilot of the Warhawk Leadership Course from Sept. 16-19. The four-day training experience was designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, kno  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * A historic look back on the invention of the Bird Ventilator by Lackland's Forrest Bird * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and m  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force. Beginning Oct.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force, VA preserve vital Vietnam, Korean War veteran biospecimens for future study * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Department of Air Force transferred more than 178,000 biological samples from Vietnam and Korean War veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in August, concluding an 18-year effort to safeguard them for future studies. The samples,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Select Store-Made Deli Items Containing Bowtie Pasta Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to an Ingredient Recall for Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: September 29, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 30, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reaso  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army expands program allowing Soldiers with civilian skills to bypass initial training * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army is adding 17 new military occupational specialties (MOSs) to its Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) effective Oct. 1, 2025. The ACASP allows Soldiers with relevant civilian skills to bypass some initial training and start their military c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Effort to Put Farmers at Center of Crop Decisions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the USDA Communication Regarding Oversight of Pesticides (CROP) Act of 2025, legislation to require the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP), which frequently communicates with producers, to have a meaningful voice in the regulation of crop protect  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Austin Business Incubator Received $42K from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Encore Bank and Texas Capital * AUSTIN, TEXAS, September 30, 2025--The Austin, Texas-based Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) is getting a $42,000 boost to support business coaching for small businesses, thanks to a grant from the Federal Home Lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: "Delivering Results, Not Political Theater" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement as Democrats recklessly drive the nation toward a government shutdown at midnight: "Democrats are holding the government hostage to force through $1.5 trillion in radical pet projects. House Republicans did our job. W  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces appointment of Assistant Port Directors at the Port of Eagle Pass * EAGLE PASS, Texas -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Enrique Montalvo, Luis Rodriguez, and Michael McGehee as Assistant Port Directors at the Port of Eagle Pass. * Enrique Montalvo has been selected as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Babin Warns Risks to U.S. Science from Impending Government Shutdown Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement regarding the impending government shutdown. "A government shutdown threatens to grind America's science and technology enterprise to a hal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and ad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Paul Brings to Light Biden's Quiet Skies Weaponization, Releases Damning Documents into the Record Today, Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the Biden administration's abuse of the TSA's Quiet Skies Program and entered newly obtained documents into the record. The hearing followed an inve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Introduces H.Res. 769 - the Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine's Right to Exist * (Houston, TX) -- On Friday, September 26, 2025, Congressman Al Green proudly introduced House Resolution 769 - the Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine's Right to Exist. H.Res. 769 affirms that the U.S. Congress recognizes Palestine's right to become a nation state, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Revised Final Title I Allocations for South Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $170,390,076 in revised final Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Title I formula allocation funds for the 34 th District of Texas. The U.S. Department of Education released final revised totals in late September 2025. Title  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces STOP Shells Act to Codify Trump Administration's Closing of Export Loopholes * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the bipartisan Subsidiary Transactions Oversight and Protection (STOP) Shells Act, legislation to strengthen U.S. export controls by ensuring subsidiaries of blacklisted companies cannot evade restrictions designed to protect national security. "Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Introduces Legislation to Restore Efficiency and Transparency to the ATF * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns in Handling (RUSH) Act. This legislation codifies clear, statutory timelines for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to approve license and permit applications. "Under t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Military Service Academy Day for Students and Families in Texas' Seventh Congressional District * On Saturday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a military service academy resource fair for high school students and their families in Texas' Seventh Congressional District. "Nominating outstanding young Houstonians to the United States military service a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Booker Bill to Help Law Enforcement Better Prosecute Child Abusers Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statements after their Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act, which would close loopholes in existing criminal child sexual abuse statues to help law enforcement better prosecute offenders and protect victi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Protect Americans from Russian Lawfare * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act, which would protect American companies who have been unfairly targeted in foreign jurisdictions, particularly Russian courts, for their good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls follo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: This Shutdown is Coming Because They're Afraid of Their Own Base * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans have passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to responsibly keep the government open through November 21, giving appropriators time to complete the full-year appropriations process through regular order. President Trump and Republicans in Congress sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Fan, Broadcaster, & Labor Groups Come Out In Support Of Cantwell's New College Sports Bill * 09.30.25 The new legislation, cosponsored by Sens. Booker and Blumenthal, creates first-ever student athlete rights & protections, levels the competitive playing field for all schools & supports women's & Olympic sports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking memb  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Final Catalyst Awards Recognize 88 Innovators, Investing in Bold Ideas for Healthy Longevity * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), together with six global partners spanning more than 50 countries and territories, today announced the recipients of the 2025 Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards. Part of the NAM's Healthy Longevity Global Competition, these awards celebrate cutting-edge research and entre  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Fort Polk Dental Health Activity cases colors after decades, integrates with BJACH * FORT POLK, La. --The Dental Health Activity at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk cased its colors during a deactivation ceremony today, formally ending more than 70 years of dedicated dental support to Soldiers and Families on the installation. Col. Stefan S. Olpinski, commander of Dental Health Command,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth speaks at inaugural Gold Star Advisory Council Meeting * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chaired the first-ever meeting of the War Department's Gold Star Advisory Council on Sept. 29, during which he vowed to improve the Pentagon's overall process for interacting with Gold Star families, including the department's Casualty Assistance Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Science and Small Business Committee React to Imminent Lapse of SBIR/STTR Programs House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), and Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), issued the following statement a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * House Small Business and Science Committee React to Imminent Lapse of SBIR/STTR Programs House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) issued the following statem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * HSI-led operation targeting criminal sex trafficking at Dallas-area strip club results in 41 arrests * DALLAS -- Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, with assistance from federal, state and local law enforcement, executed a criminal search warrant for suspected human trafficking and unlawful employment at the Chicas Bonitas Cabaret in Dallas Sept  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Miami, 287(g) partners arrest 400 criminal aliens during Central Florida operations * MIAMI -- ICE Miami partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Florida National Guard, and other 287(g) partners to arrest more than 400 illegal aliens who were  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Serving YOU at McDonald's in Midland * WASHINGTON, DC-- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked alongside employees during the breakfast rush at a McDonald's in Midland. In Texas alone, McDonald's employs over 65,000 individuals across 1,220 restaurant locations. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Pflug  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Cruz, Scott: How Trump can fix the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Examiner published an op-ed by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) outlining the necessary steps to reform the Federal Reserve. Earlier this year, Cruz and Scott introduced the Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves (FAIR) Act, which would eliminate the Federal Reserve's authority  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Impact of the potential government shutdown on official travel * Travelers should take direction from their commands. In the event of a United States Government shutdown, the Defense Travel Management Office will be impacted with the exceptions listed below: * The Defense Travel System will remain operational. Travel can be booked, modified, and cancell  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue * September 30, 2025 "As Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I will not sit idly by while this President tramples the Constitution. And I will use every tool at my disposal to reduce crime and protect   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Slams Trump Administration's Deployment Of Military To American Cities, Discredits Narrative That Crime Is Only A 'Blue City' Issue U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary   more

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * HEDS fellow Patricia Cho probes cosmic mysteries The High Energy Density Science (HEDS) Center fellowship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) encourages postdoctoral scientists to expand their horizons and pursue new research possibilities related to the study of matter and energy under extreme conditions. For HEDS Center fellow and experimental   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * MDS Airman earns recognition for volunteer leadership in the community * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - A member of the 66th Medical Squadron has been recognized by base officials for her volunteer efforts after leading and coordinating local community and on-base professional events. Senior Airman Ma'Kaila Eckermann, an MDS oral preventive assistant, was recently named  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Tourism to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park contributes $171 million to local economy New report shows visitor spending impacts * SAN ANTONIO - A new National Park Service report shows that 1.3 million visitors to San Antonio Missions in 2024 spent $114,683,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Powering our Economy: How the Working Families Tax Cut Delivers for the Energy Industry * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Washington Times, blasting the Biden-Harris Administration for their egregious energy policies and outlining the energy wins included in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill that Repu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Religious Liberty Commission Hosts Third Hearing on Religious Liberty in Public Education * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the Religious Liberty Commission held its third hearing to discuss religious liberty issues in education from the perspectives of teachers and coaches, as well as religious liberty issues in school funding and educational choice, including testimony from school leaders, families, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Fortify the TX-13 Cotton Industry * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act, creating a critical lifeline for the cotton industry, which has struggled in recent years due to decreased production and increased financial insolvency of downstream cotton infrastructure operations. This bill would promp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Roy, Pfluger Introduce Resolution to Honor Victims and Heroes of the Texas Hill Country Floods * September 30, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21) and August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a resolution today in the House of Representatives honoring the victims and the heroes of the Texas Hill Country Floods. Representative Roy (TX-21) said: "In the early mornin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales Convenes New World Screwworm Working Group in Texas with Local, State, and Federal Stakeholders * Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a New World Screwworm (NWS) Working Group consisting of federal and state lawmakers, various agricultural, livestock, wild game associations, scientists, veterinarian experts, and Texas farmers and ranchers. The NWS Working Group sh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * US Department of Labor awards $86 million to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries Grants support shipbuilding, AI, advanced manufacturing, other critical sectors * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund gr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production, and address critical workforce needs across the countr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care Workforce * Sens. Van Hollen, Markey, along with Reps. DeGette, Auchincloss, Kelly, Ross join Warren in leading new letter to Trump administration warning of the dangerous impacts of its immigration policies "At a time when President Trump and Republicans in Con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers Renew Push To Lower Child Care Costs * The Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide would pay no more than $10 a day for child care and cap child care costs for all families. Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) led over fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Min on CNN Slams GOP for Looming Government Shutdown, "The Onus Lies on Them" * Washington, D.C. -- Last night, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) joined CNN's The Brief with Jim Sciutto where he slammed House Republicans for barreling America towards a government shutdown.  Watch the CNN segment here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OclH4j45Bgg). On GOP ownership of the government shutd  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Implores Republican Colleagues to Work with Democrats to Protect Health Care for Millions of Americans * Welch calls on Republicans to join forces with Democrats to avert government shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. - Monday night on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led seven Senate colleagues in implorin  more