JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Air Force hosts open house to discuss Cannon AFB PFAS actions Air Force Civil Engineer Center will host an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, to discuss the Department of the Air Force's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, restoration efforts at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and address community concerns. The event includes both in-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit to stop Constellation Energy Corp., Baltimore, Maryland, from acquiring Calpine Corporation, Houston, Texas, alleging the $26.6 billion deal would unlawfully raise electricity prices for millions of consumers. The complaint, filed Dec. 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act. Federal officials argue the acquisition wou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Bird Flu Spreads, Reed Calls for Hearings & a Comprehensive National Strategy * WASHINGTON, DC - As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as 'bird flu' or 'avian flu' continues to spread worldwide and decimate American poultry flocks, it has also now infected dairy herds in 18 states. While the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the agency which serves a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued a report warning that deep funding and staffing cuts at state pollution control agencies, combined with federal rollbacks, are undermining basic protections for air, water and public health across much of the United States. The study, titled "State of Decline: Cuts to State Pollution Control Agencies Compound Damage from the Dismantling of EPA," analyses budget and workforce trends over roughly the past 15 years and conc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11389) on Dec. 19, 2025, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata: * * * FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) are a class of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device that is designed, manufactured, and used within a single laboratory. LDTs may be used in the context of identifying evolving diseases (e.g., new strains of infectious di  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45302) on Dec. 19, 2025, entitled "Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: An Overview" by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Conventional wisdom holds that the federal government plays relatively little role in U.S. campaigns and elections. Although states retain authority for most aspects of election administration, a closer look   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Food Research and Action Center issued a report showing that afterschool supper programs served only 1.26 million children on an average school day in October 2024, reaching just one child for every 16 who received free or reduced-price school lunch. The analysis highlights persistent gaps in the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, which provide federal reimbursements for suppers and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch P  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Greenpeace USA issued a report accusing pipeline giant Energy Transfer of a longstanding pattern of pollution, safety violations and community harm across its U.S. operations. The study compiles public data on spills, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, regulatory penalties and recent accidents to argue that the company's business model routinely externalizes environmental and health costs while it expands its fossil fuel network. According to the report, E  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Associated Press article, titled "Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination." * The Associated Press article below, titled "Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here: https://apnews.com/article/dei-white-men-discrimination-andrea-lucas-eeoc-2996e71763dd0fe4b7  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON 'TAVIS SMILEY': "WE'RE GOING TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON" * TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. It is true that if Democrats can take over the House in November, he will be the first African American to be Speaker of the US House. But it is also true he's my fraternity brother. He's a good Kappa. Please  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON 'TAVIS SMILEY': "WE'RE GOING TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on KBLA's Tavis Smiley, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and that Republicans have a responsibility to join them by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump Administration's Unconscionable Targeting of Minority-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), chair of the Senate Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucus, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel released an opinion attempting to dismantle Minority-Serving Insti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * PlantBased Innovations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in H-E-B Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt, Strawberry Flavor Summary Company Announcement Date: December 19, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 19, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared almond Company Name: PlantBased Innovations Brand   more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Cyber & Networks PEO shares leadership vision By Nicole Collins, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Newly appointed Cyber and Networks Program Executive Officer Brig. Gen. Joshua P. Williams is focused on rapidly delivering capability to the warfighter. With more than 2,700 personnel under his command, Williams is responsible for a $21 billion portfolio that includes developing,  more