WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak: A Year of Records * Customer-centric focus drives historic performance WASHINGTON - Underscoring the growing demand for Amtrak across the United States, the company closed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with record ridership and revenue - marking another year of growth and strong performance. These results were achieved alongside improvements in the customer experience, reinforcing Amtrak's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Delivers Transparency: Votes to Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to release the Epstein files: "I voted to release the Epstein files because Northeast Floridians deserve transparency. House Republicans, through the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's crimes,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Brittany Bull Panuccio Begins Tenure as EEOC Commissioner * WASHINGTON The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced Commissioner Brittany Bull Panuccio's confirmation and the beginning of her service on the Commission. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 7, and sworn in on Oct. 27 for a term expiring in July 2029. Panuccio joins Chair Andrea Lucas an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Bill Bringing Emergency Contact Information to Driver's Licenses * Inspired by Local Bradenton Mom and Successful Florida Program WASHINGTON Yesterday, Congressman Vern Buchanan introduced the To Inform Families First (TIFF) Act ( H.R. 6051 ) to make emergency contact information readily available for law enforcement officers on Americans' driver's licenses. Buchanan's bill would   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Votes to Unseal Epstein Files, Calls for Answers and Transparency * "Today's Vote Was About Full Transparency, Delivering Answers and Protecting the Victims Who Were Exploited and Trafficked." WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act ( H.R. 4405 ), which passed in the U.S. House of Representat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, and Coastal Plains Institute, Crawfordville, Florida, have submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) urging the agency to elevate the status of the southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) from "threatened" to "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal aims to offer enhanced protections for the species, which is at risk of extinction due to severe habitat loss and other th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Destroys Democrats' Anti-Trump Hoax House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today destroyed Democrats' latest anti-Trump narrative during House consideration of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. In his remarks, Chairman Comer outlined the Oversight Committee's tho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Subpoenas Banks for Epstein Records, Seeks Information from USVI Attorney General House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued subpoenas to J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. Chairman Comer is also requesting U.S. Virgin I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will be convening a hearing titled "Made in America: Restoring Trust in Our Essential Medicines." This hearing will spotlight U.S. companies that are successfully producing essential, generic medications domestically,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cory Mills Co-Sponsors Bipartisan FORWARD Act to Empower Veterans and Retirees to Continue Growing Retirement Savings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07), a U.S. Army combat veteran and unwavering advocate for America's service members, is proud to join Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and in co-sponsoring the Financial Opportunities for Retirees and Warriors Advancing Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Cammack Votes to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of a petition to compel the Justice Department to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, delivering long-overdue transparency and accountability: "Going back to 2021, on multiple occasions, I have publicly called for t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Defenders of Wildlife has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that would alter regulations pertaining to eleven species listed due to their similarity of appearance to endangered species. Through a public comment letter submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, the organization asserts that the proposed amendments are inconsistent with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and would undermine crucial protections for vulne  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and their Illinois House Democratic colleagues in releasing a comprehensive fact check of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) misinformation campaign regarding its dangerous immigration enforcement   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Votes For Responsible Release Of Epstein Files * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act: "The House took an important step today to bring long overdue transparency to the Jeffrey Epstein atrocities. The public deserves to understand how he operated for so many years without being held fully accountable.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Bill to Block Illicit Vapes & Tobacco Products Becomes Law * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that his Ensuring the Necessary Destruction of (END) Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act was signed into law. The provision grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clear authority to destroy adulterated, misbr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund have submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, urging the agency to abandon its proposed rule that would reduce protections for certain endangered species, including the Florida panther and the desert tortoise. The organizations argue that the proposed changes would undermine vital conservation efforts and exacerbate the threats faced by these already vulnerable species. In their letter, the o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE and CBP Officers Face Unprecedented Surge in Vehicle Ramming Attacks * Driven by far-left rhetoric against law enforcement vehicle ramming attacks against DHS law enforcement have more than doubled this year WASHINGTON - The men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been facing a surge in vehicle attacks, driven by hatefu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Chairmen Rick Scott, Ron Johnson Lead Palisades Field Hearing, Survey Wildfire Damage, and Demand Accountability for Government Failures In case you missed it, Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, alongside fellow Aging Committee member and chair  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast joins EPA & Army Corps to unveil clear, durable WOTUS proposal * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, to announce a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Cl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Coast Guard to offload more than $362 million in cocaine * Editor's Note: Media are asked to RSVP by no later than 7 a.m., Wednesday, with the Coast Guard Southeast District Public Affairs Office at (305) 202-3735 or by emailing Southeastpublicaffairs@gmail.com in order to be authorized access to the Port Everglades facility. Interested media are requested to a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Alexandria, Virginia and Reshoring Initiative, Sarasota, Florida, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining their vision for expanded career pathways and improved workforce readiness in the U.S. Both organizations emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to address current labor shortages in the manufacturing sector, which they believe is crucial for rekindling Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * REP. SALAZAR'S LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT PARENTS TRAVELING WITH BREAST MILK AND BABY FOOD PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO THE PRESIDENT'S DESK * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) helped pass the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act, which is now headed to the President's desk to become law. The legislation will make it easier for parents to safely t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Florida's Coastline * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) introduced H.R. 6068, the Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in (PROTECT) Florida Act, to prevent drilling off Florida's coast. This bipartisan legislation codifies President Trump's moratorium on oil and gas leasing,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSdok) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended Certified Public Accountant Anthony Viggiano from appearing or practicing before the agency as an accountant, following his guilty plea to one count of securities fraud. The suspension is effective immediately and stems from Viggiano's misconduct involving insider trading while he was employed at investment firms in New York City. The action, titled "In the Matter of Anthony Viggiano, CPA, Respondent" (File No.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Close Loopholes Exploited by Communist Chinese Linked Companies in the U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Chinese List Entity Alignment and Review (CLEAR) Act and the National Defense Supply Chain Integrity Act to strengthen the U.S.'s scrutiny of Chinese companies operating in the United States. The CLEAR Act  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Commemorates Newest Warship in U.S. Naval Fleet at Commissioning Ceremony for USS Pierre in Panama City PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Today, Senator Ashley Moody commemorated the newest warship in the U.S. Naval Fleet - the USS Pierre - along with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Congressman Neal Dunn, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, and other officials in Panama City. Senator Ashley  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. HOUSE PASSES CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ'S BILL TO COMBAT VEHICULAR TERRORISM * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1608 - The Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 \- introduced by Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez with strong bipartisan support (400-15). The legislation requires the Department of Homeland   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * USS Wichita Takes Over Southern Border Mission From USS St. Louis * The freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command southern border operations, Nov. 14, 2025. Wichita assumes duties previously executed by the freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis. The ship will conduct similar operations as St. Louis in support of Nor  more