ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Alexandria Police Department Recognized Among Top 15 Communities Nationwide for National Night Out The City of Alexandria, Virginia, has been honored as one of the top 15 communities in the United States in its city size category for its participation in National Night Out, a nationwide event designed to strengthen community partnerships and promote public safety. Out of more than 4  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Presses CoreCivic for Immediate Improvements to Meet Required Medical and Safety Standards at the Farmville Detention Center * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today requested detailed updates from CoreCivic on medical staffing levels, access-to-care protocols, and measures to ensure timely medication access at the Farmville Detention Center. The request follows an August 8, 2025 oversight visit that  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * CDMRP advances breast cancer care for military members and their families * The Breast Cancer Research Program plays a leading role in the fight against breast cancer by funding innovative research that will bring an end to the disease. Female breast cancer accounted for the highest cancer incidence rate for the ten leading cancers among active-duty members of the military between 2018 and 2022. Inno  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jared Isaacman, whom President Trump nominated to serve as Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). They discussed NASA's role in maintaining America's competitive edge over China and other foreign adversaries in space exploration by returning man to the moon to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11380) on Dec. 2, 2025, by legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Valerie C. Brannon: * * * Court Says Interim U.S. Attorney was Unlawfully Appointed On November 24, 2025, a federal district court judge dismissed the indictments of New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James B. Comey Jr. The judge was not reviewing the substance of the fede  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force provides updates on recent efforts * ARLINGTON, Virginia - In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: "The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and moderni  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Dozens of federal agencies initiate counter-UAS collaboration * ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - More than 180 experts from the War Department and other agencies in the federal government met Nov. 25 for a summit to begin a planned three-year effort to deliver counter-small unmanned aircraft system capabilities to warfighters and keep the skies over America safe from da  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Drug Smuggler Thomas E and the Service's first "Use of Disabling Fire" since Prohibition * A little after mid-morning on October 8, 1980, the 82-foot cutter Point Francis departed Base Miami Beach, Florida, and began a 70 nautical mile run to the south toward Cay Sal Bank. Although Point Francis normally operated out of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, the 82-footer had been temporarily deploye  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-345) on the Kayla Hamilton Act (H.R. 4371), which aims to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Oct. 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4371, the Kayla Hamilton Act, introduced by Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), would require the Depa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-334) on the Black Vulture Relief Act (H.R. 2462), which aims to authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures in order to prevent death, injury or destruction to livestock. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Oct. 3, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 2462 is to authorize livestock producers and their employe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 --The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-341) on a bill (H.R. 5242), which aims to repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 5242 repeals the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016 (IRAA; title III of the Comprehensive Youth Just  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-350) on the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act (H.R. 1663), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to establish a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Oct. 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1663, the "Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Act of 2025," was introduced by   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer & Schiff Announce Intent to File War Powers Resolution in Event of Venezuela Strike * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following joint statement regarding the Trump Administration's interest in striking Venezuela: "The Trump Administration seem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Labor Caucus Opposes Trump Administration's Farmworker Wage Cuts Yesterday, Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05), along with Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Markup Wrap Up: Oversight Committee Advances Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in the Federal Workforce & Agencies The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and passed eleven bills to reform procedures in the federal workforce to promote greater transparency and bring accountability to fede  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Joins Scott, Foushee to Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines' Environmental Impact * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) in sending a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Warner & Whitehouse Urge DEA to Extend Current Flexibilities for Telehealth Prescriptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole urging the DEA to extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances. The current  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Semi-Finalists in Innovation Challenge with $1 Million Prize * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has selected 15 semi-finalist teams to advance to the next stage of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge (the "Ideas Challenge"). Through the Ideas Challe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches New Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport into The International Gateway Our Nation's Capital Deserves * Initiative is part of effort to Make D.C. Great Again WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new initiative to explore the revitalization of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Womack clinical nurse transition programs unite for excellence * FORT BRAGG, N.C. With great enthusiasm, Womack Army Medical Center, Hospital Education & Staff Development is thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in clinical excellence. This milestone is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between the Clinical Nurse Transition Program and the innovative Licensed Practical Nurse Cli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Your 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree * WASHINGTON Tonight, Speaker Johnson hosted the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Nevada fourth grader and winner of the Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest, Grady Armstrong, helped light the 53-foot Red Fir, harvested from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and affectionately known as 'Silver Belle.' The  more