JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC explores virtual training to enhance combat support readiness * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is exploring a new way to better prepare combat support Airmen for future missions: the virtual Combat Support Training Range.  The virtual Combat Support Training Range, or vCSTR, delivers an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on Epstein Files Transparency Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act : "I voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act because I support - as I always have - complete transparency and accountability, so long as we preserve protections for the victims. "The   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CASTRO, MEEKS, KAINE, & VAN HOLLEN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN RAISING ALARM ABOUT USE OF U.S. TAXPAYER FUNDING TO HOLD PEOPLE IN EL SALVADORAN TORTURE CENTER * Letter follows a Human Rights Watch and Cristosal report exposing systematic abuse and torture at CECOT  WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP and GSA Partner with Cameron County and Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority to modernize export operations at the Los Indios Land Port of Entry * LOS INDIOS, Texas Today, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the General Services Administration, Cameron County, Texas, and the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority are pleased to announce the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: Coast Guard Commandant Will Lead Fleet Modernization In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Admiral Kevin Lunday as well qualified to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Admiral Lunday served in the USCG for  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: Nominees Will Fill Key Roles in Transportation, Maritime, Science Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved six nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: Nomination of St  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Sounds Alarm on Existential Threat of Sharia in America During Fiery House Floor Speech * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03), Europe Subcommittee Chairman on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered a speech on the House floor highlighting the existential threat of Sharia in America.Click HERE (link is external) to watch Congressman Self's full remarks. A full transcript of Co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Asks CBP Commissioner and Border Patrol Chief for Answers on the Fatal Shooting of an El Paso Family's Dog * Yesterday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, and Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks, to elevate her office's numerous attempts to get answers on the fatal shooting of a famil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Garcia, Democratic Women's Caucus Leaders Demand Release of Pregnant Women in ICE Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) alongside Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Members Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), and DWC Policy Task Force Co-Chair Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), led 61 House Democrats in a letter to demand the urgent releas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's Statement on Federal Court Blocking Texas' Discriminatory Congressional Map * Washington, D.C. Yesterday, we witnessed a major civil rights victory for the people of Texas. A three-judge federal panel blocked Texas from using the racially discriminatory, newly drawn 2025 congressional map and ordered the state to return to the 2021 map for purposes of the 2026 elec  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou and 33 Democrats Demand Release of Security Funds for Houses of Worship * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has joined 33 House Democrats calling on the Trump administration to immediately release funding to protect houses of worship under increasing threat. "It is absolutely unacceptable that the Trump adm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Consensys Software Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The company seeks to clarify the regulatory stance on self-custodial wallets (SCWs) and digital asset service providers (DASPs) under the Act, which is heralded as the first comprehensive framework for stablecoin issuance in the United   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Backs Lawsuit to Remove Illegal Voters from Harris County Voter Rolls * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement in support of Hotze v. Bennett, Steven Hotze's lawsuit against Harris County for failing to remove tens of thousands of ineligible voters, including potential illegal immigrants, felons, non-residents of Harris County, and deceased individuals, from   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Exposes Expanded Obamacare Subsidies Fraud Scheme * WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Dr. Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, the rising cost of health care and exposed the rampant fraud behind President Biden's temporary COVID-era "enhanced" Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, where wealthy insurance companies are profi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster American Space Research and Exploration * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) today introduced the Space Research And Continuing Exploration (RACE) Act to bolster America's space exploration and research capabilities through the creation of a National Institute for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Coons' Bill to Strengthen State Department's Taiwan Strategy Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) released the following statements after the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which would require the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 9  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Mary Kate Carter, International Trade Policy Advisor Mary Kate rejoins the Committee from Lot Sixteen, where she co-led the firm's trade practice as vice president of government relations. She   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS, KELLY INTRODUCE ALGORITHM ACCOUNTABILITY ACT * Critical legislation to hold tech companies accountable for their part in harming and radicalizing Americans Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation to modernize online protections and hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by content pushed by their algorithmic feeds. The   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz, Torres Lead Bipartisan Push to Expand Access to Affordable Housing * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the bipartisan Housing Affordability Act to amend the National Housing Act and update existing multifamily loan limits to accurately adjust for modern expenses, including construction costs for new buildings.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Hosts Icebreaker Collaboration Effort Pact Ministerial Meeting to Advance Arctic Security and Maritime Dominance * This initiative will help create good, well-paying manufacturing jobs for Americans WASHINGTON - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Wash  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY ACT SECURES NEW NATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS AS FIRST MAJOR POLL SHOWS MOST AMERICANS SUPPORT THE PLAN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R.4393) is surging nationwide as a broad coalition of employers, faith leaders, community organizations, and bipartisan lawmakers continues to join its ranks. More than 50 national organizations now support the legislation, marking one of the strong  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Drug Trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang, aka "Brother Wang," Returned from Mexico to Face International Narcotics and Money Laundering Charges in New York and Georgia * Zhi Dong Zhang, also known as "GG," "Kun Li Hernandez," "Chang Li Gong Sun," "Memo," "Brother Wang," "BW," "Pancho," "HeHe," "HaHa," "Chino," and "Summor Ownor," 38, was arraigned today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Clay H. Kaminsky for the E  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges * During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking The DHS Misinformation Campaign Illinois Congressional Democrats release comprehensive fact check refuting the Trump Administration's false accounts of dangerous immigration enforcement actions in Illinois * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, 300 Environmental Wins Now Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * DALLAS, TEXAS (November 19, 2025) - Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved in the last 100 days, recognizing 300 days of fulfilling the agenc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- BNSF Railway, Fort Worth, Texas, petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for an extension of a compliance waiver relating to its track inspection procedures. The railway is requesting to continue using a combination of its track geometry measurement system (TGMS) and visual inspections on three corridors that are part of its current automated track inspection program. The railway is requesting extended relief from Sec.213.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Examines Federal Deposit Insurance Framework Yesterday, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing examining the current deposit insurance framework in the United States. Members and witnesses assessed the potential costs and benefits of proposed reform  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA and CBP Partner with Cameron County Officials - to Modernize Export Operations and Enhance Security at the Los Indios Land Port of Entry * LOS INDIOS, Texas \- Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA); the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ; Cameron County, Texas; and the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) announced the completion of the infrastructure i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council has announced the appointment of members to its Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is composed of a chairperson, state representatives and career senior executives. The board meets annually to evaluate performance appraisal documents. It then provides a written recommendation to the Chairperson of the Council for final approval of each executive's performance rating, pay adjustment ba  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Maria Bartiromo in Person on Mornings with Maria * WASHINGTON, D.C. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo in person on Mornings with Maria to discuss his legislation, the Unlocking our Domestic Potential LNG Act, which is set for a vote on the House floor this week. During the interview, they also discussed his ne  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Indomitable Spirit: Retired Sailor, Cancer Survivor, and Adaptive Sports Athlete Speaks at Navy Wounded Warrior Expo By Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs When Information Systems Technician 1st Class (IT1) Maria Edwards was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2022, her life was upended. She could no longer serve and began the process for medical retirement while undergoing chemo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Warren Introduce Legislation to Curb Corporate Influence on Federal Regulation, Restore Deference to Experts * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) are introducing the Experts Protect Effective Rules, Transparency, and Stability (EXPERTS) Act to re-establish public trust in the federal regulatory process by prioritizing transparenc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Curtis Introduce Algorithm Accountability Act * Critical legislation to hold tech companies accountable for their part in harming and radicalizing Americans Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced legislation to modernize online protections and hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by content pushed by their algorithmic feeds. The bill, the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Laredo Port of Entry announces expanded office hours for SENTRI Enrollment Center * LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, is pleased to announce updated operating hours for the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection Enrollment Center at the Laredo Port of Entry. This change is part of CBP's ongoing c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Muldoon VFD for new brush truck, rescue equipment New truck will provide more water, lifesaving equipment for firefighters working to protect Muldoon, nearby communities * FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas - The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase a new brush truck and rescue equipment to enhance its ability to fight wildfires and protect p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $13,219 grant to Carmine VFD New generator will help keep power on at fire station even in extreme conditions * CARMINE, Texas - The Carmine Volunteer Fire Department soon will replace its inoperable generator with a new upgraded model to help the fire station remain operational even during power outages, thanks to a $13,219 grant from   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for renovations to Carmine Hall Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein will upgrade historic community center to improve safety, expand local event opportunities * CARMINE, Texas - Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein soon will renovate the popular meeting spot Carmine Hall, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of Brenham award $20,368 grant for American Legion Hall renovations Much-needed repairs include new plumbing, flooring, lighting and cabinets * BRENHAM, Texas - The American Legion Buddy Wright Post 48 soon will begin renovations to the women's restroom at the American Legion Hall, thanks to a $20,368 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * LCRA, City of La Grange award $5,414 grant to honor local Revolutionary War hero Daughters of the American Revolution will install bronze plaque on Fayette County Courthouse grounds * LA GRANGE, Texas - The Smith-McMillan Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution soon will purchase and install a bronze plaque honoring John Sorrell, a Fayett  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Legislation Targeting Syria Terrorism Threats Passes House * WASHINGTON Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after his legislation, the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act of 2025 (link is external), passed the House. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individua  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: ICE Arrests More Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, and Drug Traffickers * President Trump and Secretary Noem unleashed ICE to target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country including those convicted of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has announced that a collection of historical properties from Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas is under consideration for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations, submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, include a variety of buildings, districts, and sites recognized for their historical or architectural importance. The National Park Service is eva  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Naval Medical Forces Development Command plugs into future of trauma care simulation at JBSA Expo * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - A team from the Naval Medical Forces Development Command's Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training program attended the Joint Trauma System Combat Casualty Care Simulation Expo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Under Trump, Families Have Already Spent An Average of $700 More Due to Inflation The Joint Economic Committee - Minority released a new report finding that the average U.S. household has already spent $700 more in the first eight months under President Trump. On the campaign trail, the President claimed that he would "bring the cost o  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * One of Many: Honoring Capt. Warren "Reefer" Sneed * By Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench * 35th Fighter Wing MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - At 8 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2000, U.S. Air Force Capt. Warren "Reefer" Sneed, former 14th Fighter Squadron's (FS) assistant weapons officer, launched from Misawa Air Base as the lead of a four-ship formation. The team's task was an offensive counte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Pfluger's Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act Passes the U.S. House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) legislation to address terror threats posed by online radicalization passed unanimously by voice vote through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act requires the Department of Homeland Securit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency on Partisan Investigations Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Bill Pulte demanding records   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Responds to Tragic, Preventable Death of Texas Mother Denied Care Under Extreme Abortion Ban * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ProPublica published a devastating investigation (link is external) revealing how Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother from San Antonio, died after being repeatedly denied medical care under Texas's extreme abortion ban. In response, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), author of the W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Include Only Two Genders on Government Forms * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Male or Female Only Act. This bill will prohibit any U.S. government form, survey, or document from including any gender identity options other than "male" or "female". "Democrats have spent years pushing ideology that ignores the basic truth and science   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales' Bill to Utilize Shelter Dogs to Support CBP Mental Health Passes in the U.S. House * Click here to watch Congressman Tony Gonzales' floor speech on the PEARL Act WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales' (TX-23) bill, the PEARL Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Gonzales' bipartisan legislation allows acquiring dogs from local shelters to be t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Announces New Chief Counsel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced a key promotion in his Washington, D.C. office. KEN LEE promoted to Chief Counsel. A member of Senator Cruz's team since May 2024, Ken previously served Senator Cruz as Senior Counsel. Originally from Hawaii, Ken is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California and a law school graduate of the Univ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Sen. Moran Leads Commerce Hearing on Consequences of Government Shutdown on U.S. Aviation & Travel With roughly 31 million expected to fly over Thanksgiving, airlines & air travel are still recovering from the shutdown * U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space,  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Senior enlisted leader reflects on more than 3 decades of military service * As Defense Health Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson departs the role on Nov. 20, 2025, she will leave behind a legacy of dedication to military health care delivery and commitment to the readiness and morale of thousands of health care professionals caring for our nation's warfighter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Speaks at Hearing for Alaska Federal Judge Nominee Peterson * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today introduced Aaron Christian Peterson, of Eagle River, Alaska, at his nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On November 12, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Peterson to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Air Force Welcomes General Ken Wilsbach as Chief of Staff * WASHINGTON, D.C. - General Ken Wilsbach formally assumed responsibility of serving as the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff on Tuesday during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. As the 24th Air Force Chief of Staff, he oversees 665,000 active, guard, reserve, and civilian personnel, and sets the strategic direction for force modernizati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and University Leaders Participate in Higher Education Roundtable at the White House * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent participated in a roundtable discussion with university leaders, think tank professionals, and education advocates about the need for bold reforms to restore public confidenc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. Space Force releases Vector 2025 * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The service released the Space Force Vector 2025, a comprehensive document designed to provide Guardians with a unified reference that connects key guidance, initiatives and concepts shaping the Space Force.  The document is not a plan or strategy; rather, it provides what Chief of Space Operati  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. - Italian Partnership Supports USAF's Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program By Bryanna Richards, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs DECIMOMANNU AIR BASE, Italy - The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimoman  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, inju  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) - The United States Air Force remains "the strongest, most capable, and lethal force in the world," Gen. Ken Wilsbach said Nov. 18 at a ceremony installing him as the service's highest ranking military leader, promising to maintain air superiority and instill a "fly  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news: * * * Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) - The United States Air Force remains "the strongest, most capable, and lethal force in the world," Gen. Ken Wilsbach said Nov. 18 at a ceremony installing him as the service's highest ranking military leader, promising to maintain air superiority and instill a "fly, fix, fight" mentality across the   more