ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Feb. 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * 'Memory matters': SC State's legacy of 1968 lives beyond a single day Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Writer At the 58th Orangeburg Massacre commemoration, speakers connected the legacy to the modern call for social justice. * The names Henry Smith, Samuel Hammond Jr. and Delano Middleton remain etched into the identity of South Carolina State University, not simply as history, but as a c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 2026 Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett * National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett is set to embark on a 2026 tour for his initiative, " Behold, the Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Barnett will travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Duluth, Minnesota; and Bar Harbor/Milbridge, Maine in the spring, and Cody, Wyom  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * 8th Candidate in TX CD-38 Race Supports Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. House candidate for Texas, Barrett McNabb (District 38), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Larry Rubin, Shelly deZevallos, Craig  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Driver Privacy and Safety Act (SB 40) Passed by the Senate Today, the New Mexico Senate passed the Driver Privacy and Safety Act, Senate Bill 40, with a vote of 32-8, bringing the state closer to protecting New Mexicans' location data from being weaponized for immigration enforcement, constitutionally protected activities, or to track people seeking le  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook * * Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share * 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements * Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP's   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Q4 2025 financial results * We issued our fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. You can read the details here. Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky said: "In Q4, we delivered our strongest GBV growth in more than two years, alongside acceleration in nights and revenue. We've strengthened the core business, improved how we innovate, and are  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by Joshua S. Trevino, senior fellow at the Western Hemisphere Initiative and chief transformation officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to The Spectator: * * * Cartel drones vs Texas lasers Yesterday, El Paso, Texas, was placed under severe restrictions from the Federal Aviation Administration. For unspecified reasons of national security, no aircraft would be all  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by Shuting Pomerleau, director of energy and environmental policy: * * * Can U.S. Nuclear Waste Management Keep Up With the Nuclear Renaissance? Executive Summary * To accelerate the U.S. nuclear renaissance, the Trump Administration is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to manage nuclear waste, which includes investing in nuclear waste recycling technologies, funding research and development in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * House Passes Massive Election Bill Ahead of Midterms By Logan Sekulow The GOP-controlled House just passed the SAVE America Act, which requires a photo ID to vote in federal elections. Now the bill is headed to the Senate, where Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) has already vowed to shut it down, despite the numbers showing the majority of American voters agree with requiring identification - eve  more

NEWARK, Delaware, Feb. 12 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * APA board endorses PEN America's letter on Texas A&M censorship policies The APA's board of officers has joined 36 other scholarly societies and universities in signing on to PEN America's letter calling on Texas A&M University to rescind two censorship policies passed in fall 2025. The letter reads, in part, We, the undersigned organizations, are writing in defense of acade  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Defends Trump's America First Trade Policy * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.J.Res.72, a privileged resolution to overturn President Trump's "national emergency" on fentanyl pouring in from Canada, which allowed IEEPA tariffs to be imposed. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: The Democrats fou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Introduces Bill to Require Public Input on Federal Land Expansion Plans * Washington, D.C. - Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act, legislation that would require a public comment period in the Federal Register before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalizes new Land Protection Plans. "For far too long,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, underscored the need for clear communication and answers following recent airspace closures in Texas and New Mexico during   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Information from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent as Part of Investigation into Largest Data Breach in U.S. History * Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands ("CIDs") to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ("BCBS") and Conduent Business Services LLC ("Conduent"), demanding documents and information pertinent to the investigati  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Legal Action to Support Mary Talley Bowden and Defend Her Constitutional Rights * Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action to support Mary Talley Bowden, M.D., in her case against the Texas Medical Board ("TMB"). In 2021, the family of a hospitalized first responder sought a court order directing Dr. Bowden, or a nurse under her supervision, to ad  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Axiom Space Secures $350M in Financing to Accelerate Space Station, Spacesuit Development Axiom Space, the leader in commercial human space exploration, announced today $350-million in financing to advance its mission to deliver the successor to the International Space Station (ISS) and ready its nex  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion "Superfund Tax" on American energy production. The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the "Superfund Tax" on crude oil and imp  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results * Fourth-quarter sales from continuing operations of $2.97 billion increased 8% on a reported basis and 3% on an operational basis/1,2 * Fourth-quarter U.S. GAAP/3 diluted earnings per share (  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 12, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.4 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that on  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 12, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.8 percent in the Houston-Pasadena, TX Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that one y  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Stop Deceptive & Dangerous Gun Marketing * [Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Ill.-02) in introducing a bicameral bill to investigate marketing practices of the gun industry and to implement consumer safety standards for guns. The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act would direct the Federal Trade Comm  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion in Financing, Creating 11,000+ Affordable Housing Units in 2025 * Stable housing is closely tied to long-term physical, mental and financial wellness for residents and the broader community. In 2025, BofA financed 39 developments, representing 3,700 housing units, with a health care   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Programs between the U.S. and Israel * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act today, which would strengthen cooperation on bilateral  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by David Calkin, principal of Calkin Wildfire Consulting LLC, Missoula, Montana, and courtesy faculty in Oregon State University College of Forestry, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Fix Our Forests: The Need for Urgent Action One Year After the L.A. Wildfires": * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse members of the Subcommittee I am honored to have the opportunity to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Child Care Fraud, Protecting American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on reports of fraud in federal child care funding. Cassidy is lea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin Applauds White House Decision to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin issued the following statement applauding the Trump Administration's decision to roll back the Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2009 Endangerment Finding  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: NTSB Findings Underscore Need to Pass ROTOR Act In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "The NTSB Final Report on the DCA Midair Collision," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged the House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan Rotorcraft Operatio  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri issued the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge "We are intervening in this case to defend a bedrock constitutional principle: everyone counts. Past attempts to rig the census at the expense of immigrants and communities of color have been struck down, and the court should do the same here." * A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Eight Bipartisan Measures Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced eight bipartisan measures, including the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act from Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tx.) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The Committee also cleared promo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Approves Cantwell, Cruz Agreement on Satellite Streamlining Legislation, Addressing Key Cantwell Concerns The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the SAT Streamlining Act today, after Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * "Protecting America While Ensuring the Safety of Law Enforcement": ICE, CBP, and USCIS Testify on the State of Border Security, Immigration Enforcement This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing to conduct oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Passes Amata-Cosponsored Veterans Benefits Expansion Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (HVAC), is an original cosponsor of legislation introduced in December, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, H.R. 6047. On Thursday, the Committee passed the bill, alo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Demands End to Trump's Tariffs to Protect San Antonio Economy, Lower Costs for Families * February 12, 2026 Nearly Half of San Antonio Exports Go to Canada; Trade Retaliation Would Hurt Businesses and Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) delivered a speech on the House floor demanding Congress reassert its constitutional authority over tariffs and end  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Secures $3.5 Million for Tarleton State University's Innovation and Incubation Hub Site Preparation * STEPHENVILLE, TX - Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) is proud to announce that $3.575 million in Community Project Funding has been secured for Tarleton State University's Innovation and Incubation Hub site preparation project through the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. Under this   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To End President Trump's Reckless, Costly Tariffs on Canada * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.J.Res.72, legislation to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to justify imposing tariffs on all imports from Canada. "President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans-but his actions have had the opposite ef  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Push the Courts To Reverse Trump Administration's Termination of $250 Million in Solar Funding for Harris County * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 81 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in support of Harris   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Continued smoking after heart attack stunts recovery, UTMB research shows * After a heart attack or other serious cardiac event, many Galveston County residents are referred to cardiac rehabilitation. These supervised programs help patients rebuild strength, improve mental well-being, and reduce the risk of future heart problems. For many families, cardiac rehab represents hope and a   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Leads GOP Colleagues in Calling on DOJ to Recoup Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidy Payments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led 14 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate calling on the Department to investigate and pursue civil remedies to recover Obamacare subsidy payments made during   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Compliance in USMCA Review * WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (TX-8) on how America can use the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. This comes after Sen. Cornyn last month   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Tuberville Introduce Defeat Sharia Law in America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, which would help root out and stop the spread of Sharia Law in the U.S. by clarifying that discriminating in the provision of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations on the basis of Sharia   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Name of Product: CheerKid Baby Bath Seats Hazard: The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: February 12, 2026 Units: About 590 Consumer Contact: Babibaby by email at CheerKid-Recall@outlook.com.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The first and second Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration have issued executive orders announcing U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Critical Mineral Research and Evaluation Activities on the Outer Continental Shelf In addition to administering the marine mineral leasing program for the OCS, BOEM has the responsibility to evalu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity forces in Texas showcase global dominance to ACC command team JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The 688th Cyberspace Wing and three other 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) units welcomed Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, ACC command chief, to its headquarters, Feb. 5. Spain began   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA accepts final V-22 Osprey aircraft * RIDLEY PARK, Pa. - After two decades of production support, Defense Contract Management Agency accepted the final V-22 Osprey aircraft Oct. 8, 2025. DCMA's V-22 program support traces back to the '80s and '90s with the DCMA Vertical Lift Philadelphia contract management office in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and DCMA Vertical Lift Texas in Fort Worth, Tex  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz, South Texas Leaders Meet with Speaker Johnson on Immigration * This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and South Texas community leaders met with Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss her proposals for key reforms to immigration policies, specifically legislation to streamline visa programs and ease workforce shortages, particularly in the agriculture and construction industries.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Twenty Free Money Gang Members and Associates Arrested on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges An 18-count superseding indictment was unsealed yesterday in the Southern District of Texas charging 20 defendants - all alleged Free Money gang members and associates from Houston - with federal crimes, including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder and attempted murder in aid of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Foreign Nationals Indicted in Chicago as Part of $10M Health Care Fraud Scheme Two foreign nationals participated in a $10 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and private insurers for nonexistent health care services, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. In 2023 and 2024, Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal, along with several co-schemers, used nominee-owned labor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity * February 11, 2026 Durbin: The President's aims are clear. He wants to make the case for the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen from him so he can assuage his fragile ego and justify directly interfering in the 2026 and 2028 elections. WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded the alarm on the Trump Administration's threats to election integrity. Durbin began his remarks by commenting on the  more

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Endowed athletic director position honors Jamie and Ellen Pollard's service and leadership * AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics, made possible through a $5 million commitment from an anonymous alumni couple. This generous gift creates a permanently endowed leadership position honoring the Pollards' exceptional service,   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy reports 2025 financial results, initiates 2026 guidance * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported fourth quarter 2025 earnings per share of 51 cents on an as-reported and an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. For the full year, the company reported 2025 earnings per share of $3.91 on an as-reported and an adjusted basis. "2025 was another important year in Entergy's tran  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: * * * Report: At Least 65 Carbon Capture Projects Proposed in Louisiana, Most in U.S. Residents Fear Carbon Leaks, Especially in Hard-Hit Cameron and Ascension Parishes * NEW ORLEANS - A new report from the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) reveals that companies have proposed at least 65 carbon capture and storage projects in Louisiana, the most of any state, plus eleven pipelines  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Escobar, Vasquez, Heinrich, Lujan Demand Classified Briefing on Air Space Closure * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) sent a letter to the Secretaries of the Departments of Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security demanding a classified briefing on the closure of air space in and around E  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 13 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * ETAMU Adds Elite King Ranch Cattle to University Herd University collaborating with one of the largest ranches in the nation By Ryan Scott, Marketing and Communications East Texas A&M University's cattle herd got a significant upgrade recently as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) accepted delivery of 30 American C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Matthew Bryant, former resident agent in charge at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement, Midlothian, Texas, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing on the Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159): * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony concerning the Protecting   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Far Out: woman sentenced for making false reports of illegal bank account access from International Space Station * HOUSTON - A 51-year-old resident of Sedgwick County, Kansas, has been ordered to federal prison for making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and representations to law enforcement, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Summer H  more

KEENE, California, Feb. 12 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Farm Workers Welcome H-2A Visa Cap Legislation to Protect U.S. Wages and Jobs * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Primila Jayapal (D-Wash.), alongside Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Speaker Emerita, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-Ill.), Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Rep. Greg Casar (D-Te  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant to Arm Inc. * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,162,550 has been extended to Arm Inc. for an expansion of their Austin campus to include a new semiconductor lab with failure analysis capabilities. The expansion is expected to create more than 320 jobs and represents mo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 12 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort. Forty-four educators were selected for the cohort based on demonstrated leadership excellence, professional impact, and commitment to advancing equitabl  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release: * * * Halliburton advances CCUS performance with launch of XTR(TM) CS injection system Innovative wireline-retrievable solution delivers operational simplicity with proven performance under extreme temperature conditions * Halliburton, (NYSE: HAL) launches the XTR(TM) CS injection system, a wireline-retrievable safety valve solution engineered for CO2 in  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hamm Institute for American Energy names Ewing a Distinguished Fellow * Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dara.mcbee@hamminstitute.org Leading energy economist from Texas Tech University joins institute's growing network of scholars advancing American energy security The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University recently announced  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth calls for military unity across Western Hemisphere at inaugural defense chiefs gathering * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on defense chiefs and other senior military leaders from 34 Western Hemisphere countries to unite in deterrence against bad actors who may already be operating in, or working to encroach upon, the region. Conve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Welcome Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace * ~ Photos are available here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined her Democratic Congressional colleagues in welcoming nineteen Buddhist Monks as they finished their 2,300 mile-long Walk for Peace. "I'm glad to welcome the Venerable Monks who have traveled thousands of miles to spread their message." said S  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Honorary Commanders Get Inside Look of 97th Mission Support Group By Airman 1st Class Nathan Lanston, 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Honorary Commanders from the City of Altus and surrounding communities participated in an immersion tour of the 97th Mission Support Group to gain a deeper understanding of the group's critical role in supp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Examine the Role of the Secondary Mortgage Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance reviewed the secondary mortgage. On the Role of Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs): Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, "Government-Sponsored Enterprises, specifically Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, p  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Houston families invited to explore orchestra at Shepherd School's Family Concert * The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University invites Houston families to experience the excitement of live orchestral music during its Family Concert at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 in Stude Concert Hall at Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Tickets are free but required, and seating is general admission. Designed especially for children and fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pfluger Votes to Secure American Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): As reported in the Concho Valley Homepage, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, and secure U.S. elections. Only Americans should be able to vote in American elections, plain and simple. Following the vote, he recorded a video on the House steps detailing the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Administration Sends Pregnant Migrant Children To Texas to Deny Them Abortion Care * Texas Public Radio: Trump administration is sending pregnant migrant girls to South Texas shelter flagged as medically inadequate Yesterday, Texas Public Radio reported that the Trump administration is sending pregnant immigrants young peopl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * In Finance Committee Hearing, Welch Outlines how Trump's Tariffs Have Made it Harder for Vermont Businesses to Succeed * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today highlighted how President Trump's constantly-changing tariff policies have made it harder for businesses in Vermont and across the country to succeed. "You know, I've had a lot of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * In WLF Victory, Federal Court Enjoins Texas's Controversial Food-Labeling Law * "This decision confirms that the First Amendment precludes States from forcing companies to convey confusing and misleading messages about FDA-approved food ingredients." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation WASHINGTON, DC-Yesterday the U.S. District Court for the  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommKeith Clark - Offensive Line - Dartmouth * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Keith Clark, Offensive Line Coach at Dartmouth Football and the 2025 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Clark shares the unique path that led him into the coaching profession, including the bold d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced its decision to terminate a consolidated investigation into the importation of solar cells and components by TOPCon, Tokyo, Japan. ITC opted not to review an initial determination that granted a joint motion from the involved parties to end the proceedings. The case originated from complaints filed in late 2024 by several entities, including T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module (Trina) LLC, Austin, Texas, Trina Solar Co. Ltd., Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Barrasso, colleagues introduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to scrap tax on American energy * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eight colleagues in introducing the Pay Less at the Pump Act, which would repeal an unnecessary tax that raises gas prices for Americans and hurts Louisiana's energy economy. "Americans remember when President Biden  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU student organization wins 'Big Event of the Year' at national conference * LAWRENCE -The Big Event at KU, a student organization that is centered on non-need-based community service, was awarded "Big Event of the Year" during the 2026 One Big Thanks Conference at the University of Florida. The One Big Thanks Conference is an annual opportunity for students across the nation to unite and educate one an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), issued the following statement after speaking with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford over airspace closures  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Champions SAVE America Act to Protect and Preserve U.S. Elections * U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) announced the passage of the SAVE America Act, to mandate a valid voter ID for all federal elections. The legislation, championed by fellow Texan Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213. Thirty-six states require voters to show some form of ID to cast  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy to Republicans On Trump's Attempts to Jail Democratic Lawmakers: We Can't Let This Democracy Die On Our Watch * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate today to call on his Republican colleagues to recognize Donald Trump's unprecedented, attempted indictment of six Democratic lawmakers as a grave threat to our democracy and unite with Dem  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 13 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * Nearly $25M in federal support advances UL Lafayette research in semiconductors, life sciences, cybersecurity The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and its partners have secured nearly $25 million in federal support for four major initiatives focused on workforce development, advanced research, public safety and national security and defense. The funding was included in FY26 fede  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico's congressional delegates demand answers on El Paso airspace closure * New Mexico's congressional delegates are demanding answers after a sudden closure of airspace over El Paso and a nearby area of southeastern New Mexico disrupted flights early Wednesday morning amid a dispute between the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA announced late Tuesday it was clo  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat * Media Contact: Alisa Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu From the mat to the field, the debut of a new wheat variety highlights the competitiveness and grit that define Oklahoma State University. On its way to market this fall, the variety is perhaps OSU's most widely adapted since  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * NordVPN Selects CrowdStrike to Deliver Industry-Leading Threat Intelligence to Millions of Consumers CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence powers NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro(TM), bringing enterprise-grade adversary intelligence to consumer security * NordVPN has selected CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) to p  more

ALVA, Oklahoma, Feb. 13 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * Social Work Offering Free Infant Mental Health Training Sessions Via Zoom in March The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Work is continuing its partnership with Haruv USA to provide a free infant mental health training series. This training will include a two-part session presenting "Reflective Parenting." Dr. Tina Adkins will present the sessions via Zoom on   more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 12 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Ole Rock Stars: Six Decades of Student Artists at St. Olaf * On a Saturday night in Northfield, the Contented Cow hums with conversation and the scrape of barstools on hardwood floors. Then the crowd demures and the lights dim. A drummer counts off. A guitar howls through the speakers. Phones lift into the air as the crowd presses closer to the stage. It's a familiar ritual for generations of Oles -the shar  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Alumni Association names 23 Outstanding Seniors * Media Contact: Will Carr | OSU Alumni Association | 405-744-5370 | wgcarr@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 23 students as OSU Outstanding Seniors for the 2025-2026 academic year. The OSU Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involveme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: De La Cruz Hosts South Texas Community Leaders for STX Days * WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted community leaders from across Texas's 15th District for her 2nd South Texas (STX) Days in Washington, DC. "It was an honor to host my second South Texas Days this week, connecting local leaders with federal resources that will make a real impact back home.  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Honors Black History Month While Exposing Stolen Legacies and Media Bias * (Washington, D.C.) -On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor regarding Black history and stolen legacies. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clicking here (link is external). The floor speech highlighted is al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Statement on EPA's Reversal of Endangerment Finding * Contact: Luis Botello Faz (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), released the following statement following today's reversal of the EPA's endangerment finding. "Few actions of this horrendous Trump regime endanger   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance and establish a United States-Israel Defense Techno  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Unhinged Bondi Refuses to Look Epstein Survivors in the Eye or Apologize For Leaking Their Identities and Private Information As She Doubles Down on Grotesque Cover-Up to Protect Sexual Predators Bondi Makes Clear Her Only Clients Are Donald Trump and the Epstein Class, Not the American People * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judici  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's SAVE America Act Passes House of Representatives * February 11, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy 's (R-TX-21) and Senator Mike Lee 's (R-UT) SAVE America Act ( S. 1383 (link is external) ) passed the House of Representatives. "I'm grateful for the House's passage of the SAVE America Act and want to thank my co-author in the Senate, Mike Lee, the Republican  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip partner to deliver the industry's first end-to-end agentic AI experience for travel An unprecedented collaboration combines AI, trusted identity, payments, and enterprise travel infrastructure to create personalized experiences and usher the travel ecosystem into the next era. * Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a pre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 12, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the Division of Enforcement, on a jury verdict in the trial of Ismael Sanchez: * * * Statement on Jury's Verdict in Trial of Ismael Sanchez Today, after a four-day trial, a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas found defendant Ismael Sanchez liable for securities fraud and registration violations. As shown at trial, D  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Secure & Sovereign Nation Announces Their Liberty Action Agenda for 2027 * Austin, TX - The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Secure and Sovereign Nation (SSN) Campaign today announced their policy priorities for Texas' 90th Legislative Session as part of their Liberty Action Agenda, designed to strengthen immigration enforcement, enhance public safety, and defend the rule of law. "The Libe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues Calling for DOJ Investigation into Fraudulent Obamacare Subsidies * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Republican colleagues in a letter led by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and recover Obamacare subsidy payments made to insurance companies during the Biden administration that stem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: USMCA is the Most Important Trade Agreement of Our Lifetime * Senator Marshall highlights the Importance of USMCA Agreement for Kansas Ag Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses, including the Honorable Kevin Brady, former Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, and Ted Vander Schaaf, Owner of Vander Schaaf Farms, at the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz and Britt Introduce Legislation to Protect Community Banks * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Community Bank Relief Act. The legislation raises the current $10 billion asset threshold that caps debit card fees for banks and index annually to inflation. Sen. Cruz said, "The Durbin Amendment was not designed for the current economic and re  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release: * * * SLB Awarded Multiple Offshore Drilling Contracts by Mubadala Energy for Tangkulo Deepwater Development in Indonesia Contracts support offshore gas development with first gas targeted before end of 2028 * Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy compa  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Debate Team Sets Sights on Athens, Greece Following Historic International Championship * Following its historic victory at the International Forensics Association's 35th Annual Speech and Debate Tournament in 2025, the internationally acclaimed Texas Southern University Debate Team is preparing to once again represent the University on the global stage. This year's International F  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Defending the Integrity of American Elections The right to vote is a foundational principle of the United States of America, and its integrity must be protected. Federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote in U.S. federal elect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of February 9, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Defending the Integrity of American Elections The right to vote is a foundational principle of the United States, and its integrity must be protected. Federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote in U.S. federal e  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Therapy during detention found to be an effective, cost-efficient way to reduce violent behavior within jail system * More than 7 million people were incarcerated in the jail system in 2022, with roughly 660,000 detained on any given day, many awaiting trials or prison sentences. Jail stays can be long, up to a year or more, and there has been an increase in the average length of stay over the past   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Releases Healthcare Agenda for the 90th Legislative Session * The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Healthy Texas Initiative announced its legislative agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, centered on restoring transparency, competition, and patient control across the health care system while removing longstanding barriers to affordable medication access. Texans deserve clear pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Continues Push for Banning Sharia Law in America * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in introducing the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, which would help root out and stop the spread of Sharia Law in the U.S. by clarifying that discriminating in the provision of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Turning Down the Heat UH Professor Identifies Better Way to Remove Heat from AI Data Centers By Laurie Fickman, 713/743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU A University of Houston professor has taken on the global challenge of reducing the staggering amount of heat generated in artificial intelligence data centers. Hadi Ghasemi, J. Willard Gibbs Distinguished Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Enginee  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * University of St. Thomas Awarded $1 Million NEH Grant to Strengthen Catholic Engagement in American Civic Life Grant comes as the nation approaches 250th anniversary of American independence * At a time when American history and Western Civilization are increasingly contested on college campuses, the University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) has received a $1 million federal grant from the N  more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT students help study unique alligator population in DFW American Alligators are among the world's oldest species, remaining virtually unchanged for millions of years. While they're often associated with the Louisiana bayou and Florida swamps, a population of alligators lives here within the Dallas-Fort Worth area -- and researchers want to know what makes them different. "This population is on  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Labor Department orders Texas companies to pay more than $200K in back wages, damages to workers fired after raising asbestos concerns * HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered two Houston-based construction companies and their owners to reinstate and compensate two workers who were fired for raising asbestos concerns during repair of a hotel after Hurricane Beryl. The department's Oc  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 12 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU EMDP2 Students Participate in Operational Impact Scholars Program Research Bootcamp * Students from the Uniformed Services University's (USU) Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) recently traveled to College Station, Texas, to participate in an immersive research bootcamp hosted by Texas A&M University-the second time USU students have taken part in the program. The initiat  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed Donation will target dementia through advanced research, therapies and care * UT Health San Antonio has announced a $5 million gift from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed to advance its Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Feb. 11, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * George Kelesis, of Nevada, to be United States Attorney for the District of Nevada for the term of four years, vice Jason M. Frierson. Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs), vice Lee Satterfield, resigned. William Hague, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of the I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding * "EPA has given no reason why its unlawful actions to unwind Congressional appropriations should stand," wrote the lawmakers Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Publ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding "EPA has given no reason why its unlawful actions to unwind Congressional appropriations should stand," wrote the lawmakersc * U.S. Senators Sheldon White  more