WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * "Who thinks it's a good idea?" Sen. Cantwell Warns Provision Added to NDAA Threatens Aviation Safety, Allows Military Aircraft to Operate in DC Airspace Without ADS-B Out Transmitting Location NDAA provision rolls back post-crash safety measures, preserves loopholes Cantwell-Cruz legislation seeks to cl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of House Passage, Cornyn Praises Long-Awaited Outbound Investment Measures Included in Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON - Yesterday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the inclusion of his long-awaited outbound investment measures in the conferenced National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that is expected to pass the House this week and underscored the critical role outbound investmen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, issued its 2025 National Lawyer Population Survey, finding that the number of resident active lawyers in the United States has increased to 1,374,720, up from 1,355,963 in 2024, a 1.38% annual rise and the first significant uptick since 2020. Over the past decade, the active lawyer population has grown by 73,363, or 5.6%, with the survey noting that the labour market successfully absorbed the unusually large 2024 g  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on Federal Reserve's Rate Cut * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates: "Let's not forget, the Federal Reserve had to raise interest rates an alarming eleven times during the Biden presidency to extinguish the inflationary firestorm created by Democrats' record   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin Votes for NDAA Advancing President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of the Passage of S. 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. "Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation delivers on President Trump and Republicans' promise of Peace T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * BAKKAVOR USA Issues Allergy Alert for 16-Ounce Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup Due to Undeclared Milk Summary Company Announcement Date: December 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk allergens Company Name: Bakkavor USA Brand Name: Meal Simple Product Des  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * BAMC medical-surgical nursing staff completes bi-annual simulation training * Medical/Surgical Section nursing staff at Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a simulation training skills fair Nov. 17-21. The revamped training platform consisted of 28 facilitators (staff volunteers), led by Air Force 1st Lt. Dana Bartko, Army 1st Lt. Emma Jost, and 2nd L  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Bank Announces Recipients of $4.3 Million in Pathway Fund Grants * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has awarded $4.3 million in 2025 Pathway Fund grants through 15 participating member financial institutions. The 2025 grants will assist 42 organizations with clearing an estimated 3,020 titles and prevent heirs' property issu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Cargill Conducts Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of Nutrena(R) Country Feeds(R) Cracked Corn for Livestock Due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin Summary Company Announcement Date: December 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 10, 2025 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Animal Feed Reason for Announcement: Product may contain aflatoxin levels that exc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers intercept $18 million in counterfeits in Louisville * U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized three shipments on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 of counterfeit jewelry arriving from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Had all these goods been genuine, the shipments would have had a combined Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of over $18.6 million  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Statement on Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates: "Let's not forget, the Federal Reserve had to raise interest rates an alarming eleven times during the Biden presidency to extin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 4 Nominations, Including NASA Administrator Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved four nominations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Improving Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs" to examine the importance of veteran entrepreneurs and how to strengthen s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Troy Carter, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Flood Insurance from Lapsing During Government Shutdowns * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), and Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) introduced  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal illegal alien from Pakistan passes away of suspected natural causes at Fort Worth hospital * DALLAS A 48-year-old criminal illegal alien from Pakistan with prior criminal arrests for aggravated robbery and felony cocaine and marijuana possessions, passed away Dec. 6 at the Texas Health Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Shiraz Fatehali   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Cruz, Cantwell, Moran, Duckworth: NDAA Gives Military Helicopters a Wider Loophole Sens. urge defense bill to include ROTOR Act, limit military exemptions, and update transmission requirements * Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards More Than $4.3M in Grants to Address Heirs' Property Issues * DALLAS, TEXAS, December 10, 2025 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded more than $4.3 million in Pathway Fund grants to assist 42 organizations with preventing or remediating heirs' property issues, such as res  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Announces Public Sale by Auction of Oil & Gas Mineral Rights in Big Spring, Texas * FORT WORTH, Texas - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the public auction of the oil & gas mineral rights of approximately 133 total net mineral acres in Big Spring, Texas. This strategic disposition of surplus federal property underscores GSA's commitment to optimizing the fede  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth introduces department to new AI tool * Several employees at the Pentagon recently got a pop-up on their computers inviting them to use a new artificial intelligence tool developed for the War Department. Some were skeptical, wondering if the invitation was part of a cybersecurity test. But by this morning, those concerns were gone posters around the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Honduran criminal illegal alien following head-on collision that severely injured Maryland woman * ICE Baltimore arrested Kevin Alexis Mendez-Ortiz Nov. 25, during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Oxon Hill. Mendez is a criminal illegal alien from Honduras who recently caused a head-on collision in Prince George's County tha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after S. 1071, which includes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external), passed the U.S. House of Representatives: "This year's NDAA reaffirms America's commitment to peace through strength while delivering critical   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds NDAA Passage, Inclusion of Provisions He Championed * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul chairman emeritus of the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security issued the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Funding our military, ensuring our warfighters are ready to win against  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * New Report from Senator Warren's Office Reveals Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative John Garamendi (D-Calif.) released a new report detailing the Trump administration's diversion of funds and resources from the Department of Defense (DoD) to the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Bean, Colleagues Move to Fix Obamacare's Failures with Health Freedom Accounts * WASHINGTON, D.C. As first reported in Breitbart, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) More Affordable Care Act (MACA) today. Through four critical reforms, this comprehensive health care legislation offers a simple prescription for   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the Republican Health Care Affordability Crisis Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing on how millions of Americans are facing skyrocketi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections * Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to congressional races across America. The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary and general congres  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to congressional races across America. The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Red River Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Celebrate $12M in Grants for Affordable Housing, Disaster Recovery and Economic Development * METAIRIE, LOUISIANA, December 10, 2025The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank are celebrating a milestone: $12 million in FHLB Dallas grants delivered over 25 ye  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Files Resolution to Impeach President Trump for Abuse of Power and Incitement of Violence and Death Threats Against Lawmakers and Federal Judges * (Washington, D.C.) On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, I filed H.Res.939, to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States. This resolution asserts that President Trump is an abuser of presidential power who, if left in office, will conti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Raises Concerns Regarding Systemic Abuse at American Veterinary Schools, Calls for Information from Institutions * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) raised concerns about allegations of systemic abuse at numerous veterinary schools across the country. In a letter to 36 veterinary medicine schools, Congressman Cleaver called on the institution  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Celebrates Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) celebrated final House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). The bill is expected to soon be passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Rep. Jackson is proud to have secured big wins for Texas' Thirteenth Congressional Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Secures Big Wins in FY26 NDAA, Applauds House Passage * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to pass the final version of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - the annual legislative vehicle that authorizes the policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. Rep. Pfluger secured major wins in this year's bill, delivering for both Te  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's Statement After Voting Against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement Wednesday evening after voting against the House passed conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) secured major victories that move the Pentagon in the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes "YES" to Pass FY2026, DRONE Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, which included H.R. 1058, the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation Congressman Nehls champ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), introduced the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSdok) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an "Order Instituting Public Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions" (File No. 3-22565) against Donal R. Schmidt Jr. The proceedings, instituted under Rule 102(e)(3)(i) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, suspend Schmidt from appearing or practicing before the Commission as both an accountant and an attorney. Schm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott joins Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Speaker Johnson, Rep. Roy in Defending Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-04), and Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) in filing an amicus brief defending the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The brief ar  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force enhances ability to defend forward in NATO Cyber exercise * TALLINN, Estonia - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) cyber warriors worked shoulder to shoulder with allies and partners executing full-spectrum defensive cyberspace operations across four time zones during NATO's flagship multinational cyber defense exercise Cyber Coalitio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Toyota Motor North America, Plano, Texas, issued a report detailing advancements toward its Environmental Challenge 2050, emphasizing a multi-pathway strategy across carbon neutrality, circular economy, water, and biodiversity priorities. The document highlights 83% of Toyota and Lexus models now offering electrified options, alongside operational reductions like 32% lower Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions versus FY2019 baselines. Carbon initiatives feature  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions * President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Houston, Texas, issued a white paper analyzing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies for plastics packaging across U.S. states, EU directives, Canada, and the UK, identifying fragmented frameworks, ambiguous producer definitions, infrastructure deficits, and data transparency issues as major barriers to circular economy goals. The white paper--based on comparative policy review and stakeholder interviews--highlights seven U.S. states (  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00824-227) on Dec. 2, 2025, entitled "Audit of Funding Fee Refunds for Veterans Using Dual Entitlement on VA Joint Home Loans." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The VA Home Loan Guaranty program is meant to help veterans finance the purchase of homes with favorable loan terms. To take advantage of this program, a qualified borrower must apply to a lender to receive a VA home l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Welcomes Winooski School District Superintendent Chavarria to Bicameral Forum on Trump's Detention of U.S. Citizens * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, this week introduced Vermont's Wilmer Chavarria, Superintendent of the Winooski School District, during a bicameral forum focused on the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane mass de  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48755) on Dec. 9, 2025, entitled "Work Requirements: Comparison of Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program After P.L. 119-21." The report is written by nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg, health care financing specialist Evelyne P. Baumrucker and social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Enacted July 4, 2025, the FY2025   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Nation's Farmers, Producers, and Ag Leaders Praise President Trump's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program * (Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today highlighted the outpouring of support from governors, commodity groups, farm bureaus, and agriculture industry leaders across the country following President Trump's announcement of $12 billion  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Supports Back the Blue Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 35 Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act, legislation that would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. "Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe," said Se  more