WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congress Passes NDAA to Strengthen National Security & Boost RI Jobs * WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate today voted 77-20 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (S.1071). The measure previously passed the full U.S. House of Representatives and now goes to the president's desk to be signed into law. This year's NDAA authorizes $900.6 billion for both the mil  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former TSA Security Officer Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance * BOSTON - A Worcester man has been charged with fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) while employed as a TSA Security Officer full-time. Ismael Rosado Jr., 40, was charged with one count of wire fra  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Dec. 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Jason Macari '90MBA is big on beer and Bryant * The next time you're celebrating one of Bryant's many athletic achievements, raise a glass of Phantom Farms' Bulldog Lager. And if you're enjoying what you're drinking, add a toast to brewery owner Jason Macari '90MBA, a serial entrepreneur who is quick to salute the value of his Bryant education in supporting a career that has hopped around quite a bit in t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Combating the Scourge of Human Trafficking With Task Force Hearing Witnesses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) chairman of the bipartisan Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events questioned witnesses at a hearing entitled "A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings." McCaul discussed the Department of Hom  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Shaheen-Shaped Annual Defense Bill with Significant National Security and New Hampshire Priorities * **A top member of the Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America's top security challenges and place important guardrails on the Trump Administration** (Washington, DC) - T  more