WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- ALM First Financial Advisors LLC, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) outlining several recommendations aimed at modernizing elements of the agency's regulatory framework. The organization contends that current regulations are outdated and require updates to remain competitive in today's financial environment. In its letter, ALM First acknowledges the NCUA's efforts to enhance the safety and soundness of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Animal Wellness Action issued a report uncovering a vast criminal enterprise known as the Texoma Cockfighting Corridor, extending from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dallas, Texas. The report exposes a deeply organized and violent network involved in illegal cockfighting, intertwined with narcotics trafficking, illegal gambling, money laundering, and political corruption. The extensive investigation reveals that cockfighting fowl are bred locally and shipped both domestica  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Austin (Texas) City Manager T.C. Broadnax has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to proposed rules concerning Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight operations, published in the Federal Register. The proposal aims to normalize the deployment of drones in both urban and rural areas, raising concerns for community impact and public safety. As a rapidly expanding metropolitan area recognized for its active c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Moreno, Cruz Close EV Subsidy Loophole * "The Biden Car Bribes forced working families to subsidize vehicles they don't want and couldn't afford... Republicans in Congress acted decisively. We terminated the EV tax credits." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about his work with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Secures Bipartisan NDAA Wins for Colorado and U.S. National Security * Bennet Priorities Passed in the Senate National Defense Authorization Act Authorize Major Investments in Colorado and Strengthen U.S. Global Leadership W ashington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, celebrated Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 20  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Graham, Colleagues Urge FDA to Defend Life by Reevaluating Dangerous Leading Chemical Abortion Drug Approved for Market * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)and 50 Senate Republicans in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz, Rep. Rulli: Fix Christopher Columbus Fountain Want fountain and plaza control transferred to Union Station * U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) are pushing for immediate action to restore the Christopher Columbus Circle to preserve its   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Lead Letter to DOJ and FBI Demanding Documents Detailing the Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and 16 bicameral colleagues wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Withholds Her Pay for Duration of the Republican Government Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement after sending a letter to the Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives: "If federal employees aren't getting paid, Members of Congress shouldn't either. I'm withholding my own pay until all  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Urge HHS & FDA to Halt Abortion Pill Approval * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined 50 of his Senate Republican colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary urging HHS and FDA to reconsider the approval of a generic version of mif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues' Outbound Investment Legislation to Counter China Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 9, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted area in Roseland, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 24. Response by the Numbers: * 10,107,363 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,218,625 gallons of liquid wast  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * DHS, CBP award $4.5B in new contracts under OBBB for Smart Wall construction along southwest border * New contracts will add 230 miles of barriers and nearly 400 miles of technology, delivering on the Trump Administration's promise to secure the border WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 1  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senator Duckworth On The Floor To Denounce Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Illinois * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor along with Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to denounce the Trump Administration's deployment of Texas and Illinois National Guard troops to Illinois.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Grassley, Johnson and Colleagues Send Letter to DOJ and FBI Demanding Documents Detailing the Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress * WASHINGTON - This week U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) sent a letter with 15 of their colleagues to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Inves  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley and Johnson Lead Colleagues in Seeking Release of All DOJ, FBI Records Detailing Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 bicameral colleagues, are demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley and Johnson Lead Colleagues in Seeking Release of All DOJ, FBI Records Detailing Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 bicameral colleagues, are demanding the Depa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Continues to Talk Reckless Democrat Government Shutdown * SAN ANGELO, TX-- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): It has now been over a week since Democrats recklessly forced a government shutdown, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has continued speaking out about it, urging Democrats to do the right thing and vote to reopen the government. Throughout his interviews, Rep. Pfluger  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business * WASHINGTON, DC -- In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Phase 1 of President Trump's historic Gaza Peace Deal in the Middle East, Congressional Democrats' refusal to reopen the federal government, and the impact of the shutdown on America's military  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Infravision Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking for "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations" under proposed regulations 14 CFR Part 108. The company has expressed strong support for the FAA's performance-based regulatory framework aimed at promoting routine BVLOS operations while ensuring safety standards are upheld  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Megan Barrera, employee services coordinator at Interstaff Inc., Austin, Texas, a third-party nurse staffing company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to the proposed implementation of a weighted selection process for H-1B cap-subject petitions. The company advocates for the continuation of a truly random lottery selection process, arguing that the proposed change may negatively impact the U.S. healthc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, Johnson seek DOJ, FBI records on Biden admin's effort to spy on Congressional Republicans * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined a letter led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Court Order Blocking Trump Deployment of Troops to Chicago * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded a court order issued late last night blocking the deployment of National Guard troops (link is external) to the Chicago area. Earlier this week, President Trump ordered Texas National Guard troops deployed to Chicago, against the wishes of state and loca  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his InternationalBridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation, passed in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- NCTA - The Internet and Television Association issued an updated report highlighting a sharp increase in theft and vandalism targeting the United States' critical communications infrastructure. These networks underpin essential public safety services, economic operations, and government functions, making their disruption a significant national security and public welfare concern. The report documents more than 15,540 incidents nationwide from June 2024 through Ju  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pembina Institute issued a report providing a status update on Alberta's renewable energy sector, highlighting ongoing regulatory uncertainty and its impact on investment in one of Canada's most historically dynamic clean energy markets. The report, titled "Down But Not Out," outlines how policy and regulatory shifts since 2023 have led to canceled projects and dampened investor confidence, despite global trends showing strong interest in renewables. The report   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Launches Investigation into the Administration's Cover-Up of President Trump's Failing Health * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) issued a formal letter to White House Physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., MC, USN, calling for clarity and honesty regarding the health and cognitive fitness of President Donald J. Trump. Rep. Crockett's letter follo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Mayor Blong Push to Protect Midland's Mineral Rights * MIDLAND, TX-- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Midland Mayor Lori Blong held a press conference this week to discuss an ongoing mineral rights issue negatively impacting the city of Midland and its taxpayers, outline a plan to address it, and take questions from members of the media. Read Rep. Pfluger's remarks, in part, fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ansari and Watson Coleman Introduce Mental Health Emergency Package, Lifesaving Legislation on World Mental Health Day * Today, on World Mental Health Day, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a comprehensive Mental Health Emergency Package--three pieces of legislation that would expand access to life-saving care, reduce reliance on   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by July Adverse Weather * Special announcement Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses. Every da  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the Spring Branch Apartment Complex Fire * Special announcement Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Secures and Advances Priorities for Texas in Annual Defense Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing key national security provisions for Texas and securing critical wins for Texas military bases.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Announces Icebreaker Deal, Three to Be Built in Texas Sen. Cruz, new TX shipbuilder celebrate historic Coast Guard investment in One Big Beautiful Bill * President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal to acquire four Finnish icebreakers and construct an additional seven vessels in the United States, including three t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican Colleagues in Urging FDA to Continue to Stand for Life * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 49 Republican senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Calls on Trump Administration to Reevaluate Safety of Dangerous Abortion Pill * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary commending their recent comments ques  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson, Colleagues Call For Investigation Into FBI, DOJ Records Detailing Secret Phone Tapping of Sitting Congressional Members * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), and several of their Republican colleagues to demand that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's Campaign of Intimidation, Politicization of the Military * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to denounce President Trump's pattern of political retribution and intimidation tactics against law firms, universities, and the media. Schiff called out Trump's misuse of the militar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * What the Defense Bill Means for Texas * WASHINGTON - Yesterday evening, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as well as support ongoing national security efforts. " As our world becomes increasin  more