WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: * * * Asian Elephant Is Pregnant at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute $23 Million Campaign Launches To Increase Asian Elephant Conservation Impact * For the first time in nearly 25 years, animal care staff at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., are preparing for the hig  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 24 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Barnes Center keeps education pipeline flowing despite limitations * To mitigate negative impacts to Airmen, the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education shifted its enlisted professional military education courses from in-residence to virtual in-residence during the government shutdown, graduating the last virtual IR classes, Nov. 19, 2025. In a pivot not seen since the COVID 19 pandemic, Barnes Center i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Bicameral Coalition to Re-Introduce Disarm Hate Act * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), joined by Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), John Garamendi (CA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Summer Lee (PA-12), and David Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Despite the Media Peddling Falsehoods that DHS is Not Targeting the Worst of the Worst, ICE Arrested Pedophiles, Rapists, and Murderers Over the Weekend * 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States; this statistic doesn't even include foreign fugitives, gang members, terrorists, and human rights abusers WASHINGTON The U.S. Depa  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Nov. 25 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * Five city parks glow brighter with new sports lighting improvements In Fiscal Year 2025, the City of Gainesville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) provided 38,000 hours of park maintenance, logged 204,996 users on the city's nature trails, and counted more than 38,000 rounds of golf played at Ironwood Golf Course. It's clear the department's 3,268 acre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), Marianna, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns over the definitions of ultra-processed foods. The letter follows a Request for Information on this topic published by the Food and Drug Administration on July 25, 2025, which has raised critical discussions surrounding food classifications. In the letter, the FPPA emphasize  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 25 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * FloridaCommerce Highlights Continued Investment in Florida's Intermodal and Manufacturing Infrastructure with New Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center in Winter Haven The investment of more than $150 million at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park strengthens Florida's position as a hub for manufacturing, logistics and job creation * Today, FloridaCommerce ann  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * Following Deadly Florida Semi Crash, Senator Moody is Joined by Congressman Greg Steube in the Fight to Protect Drivers on Roadways through their Safer Truckers Act PUNTA GORDA, Fla.-- Today, Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect drivers from dangerous situations by urging the passage of her Safer Truckers Act. Her legislation was introduced following a deadly Florida se  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Steube and Sen. Moody Promote Safer Truckers Act * Watch Rep. Steube's Remarks Here PUNTA GORDA U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) joined local officials at a press conference today at the Punta Gorda Weigh Station Northbound highlighting their Safer Truckers Act. This bill would create lawful U.S. residency requirements for the issuance of com  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts warfighters panel, 'Cup O' Joe' to celebrate veterans * NEWPORT, R.I. - United by their service as U.S. Navy submariners, four men spanning decades in age came together at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Nov. 13. The event they attended would forge even stronger bonds between them. Spearheaded by Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Behm and moderated b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Jimmy Patronis Lead Letter to Dept. of War and Air Force Urging Reconsideration of Biden-Era Decision on Hurlburt Field Special Ops * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Senator Ashley Moody in a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink urging they reconsider the Biden-era decision to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service Launches Office of the Assistant Chiefs to Strengthen Field Leadership and Accountability * WASHINGTON, DC- November 17, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the launch of the Office of the Assistant Chiefs (OAC) a strategic realignment designe  more