WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) raising critical operational concerns regarding the agency's draft tiered environmental assessment related to SpaceX's launch activities in Boca Chica, Texas. The association highlights that the proposed changes could significantly impact existing airline operations and, consequently, the safety of the traveling public. A4A's letter comes on the heels of previous   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Removes Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in Texas * The Radical Left Democrats shutdown the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard launches Operation River Wall to control the border along the Rio Grande * WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard announced today the deployment of additional forces to the Rio Grande River in eastern Texas, starting on October 9, 2025, to ensure operational control of the border where the President has declared a national emergency. This surge operation - known as Operation  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA), Richardson, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) endorsing the reappointment of Samuel T. Ariaratnam to the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC). The DCA, representing contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers involved in the distribution construction services sector, highlighted Ariaratnam's extensive qualifications and expertise in underground c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * District 28 is a Powerhouse in Clean Energy * Laredo, TX - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released a new update showing that Texas' 28th Congressional District is a powerhouse in clean energy production - pairing renewable power with traditional oil and gas to lower energy costs for families and strengthen the local economy. As a base for economic growth, the district ranks among the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Revision to Member Products and Credit Policy * * Bulletin No: 2025-28 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has updated its Member Products and Credit Policy (available on My.FHLB.com ), effective October 20, 2025. As updated, the maximum term for credit extensions to members rated D or E is now limited to two years and one y  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Democrats Jeopardize Health Care for Seniors and Rural Patients to Fund Benefits for Illegal Immigrants On October 1, Democrats shut down the government demanding funding for partisan woke and wasteful priorities, such as taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, critical health services for seniors, low-income families, a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- 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. 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members * WASHINGTON -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Condemns Trump Administration Furlough of Nuclear Security Employees * "The decision of the Trump administration to furlough 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration puts our national security at risk. These critical employees oversee the development and maintenance of our nuclear stockpile. Without them, construction of modernized weapons and surveillance of the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) to discuss the weekend's 'Hate America' rallies, the violent rhetoric at those rallies, and the n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) to discuss the weekend's 'Hate America' rallies, the violent rhetoric at those rallies, and the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces 'Operation River Wall' To Bolster Southern Border Security Against Illegal Immigration * The Trump Administration is using every tool at its disposal to keep the southern border secure WASHINGTON - On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the start of Operation River Wall to secure the Rio Grande against illegal immigration, narco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chuck Grassley, Colleagues Demand Records Provided to Jack Smith from Telecommunications Companies * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and several Republican colleagues in sending letters to four telecommunications companies requesting they provide to Congress all records that were handed over to former Special Counse  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on xdatex: * * * President Donald J. Trump Closes Billion-Dollar Deals with Australia ACHIEVING CRITICAL MINERAL AND ENERGY DOMINANCE: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a landmark Critical Minerals Framework to unleash the potential of our abundant natural resources--a model for supply-chain cooperation globally. * The U.S. and Australian governments intend to invest m  more