WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy 's call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation's next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America's warfighters. Leveraging considerable   more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy 's call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation's next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Go Raw, LLC. Issues Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Summary Company Announcement Date: February 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 17, 2026 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Pet Food Reason for Announcement: May contain low levels of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Celeste Maloy and Heather Reams: Geothermal's Potential for the Nation * WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) penned   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Paul Introduce End to Vaccine Carveouts * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee cosponsored the End the Vaccine Carveout Act with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to remove special liability protections that shield manufacturers and administrators from civil claims when Americans are harmed. Representative Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) introduced the House version of the bill. "Pharma giants are hiding behind leg  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Opposes Rule Expanding Access to Abortion Drugs Via Mail and Telehealth South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General who support Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through the mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "The United States Supreme C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Simpson: Credit union unity is the only way forward * Describing himself as "all in" from the moment he learned about the credit union movement, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson shared his career journey, highlights, and advice on the latest episode of The CUInsight Experience podcast. Simpson described making the transition from Washington, D.C., to working for  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Course Blends Sociology and Artificial Intelligence to Prepare Students for Modern Careers * LOGAN, Utah -The College of Arts & Sciences at USU is adapting to the rapidly changing technological landscape with an innovative course that brings artificial intelligence into the social sciences classroom. The course, Sociology of Artificial Intelligence (SOC 4800), equips students with practical AI skills while enc  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 18 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * OAG Obtains Conviction in Human Smuggling Involving Minors A Grand County jury has found Miguel Angel Chay Tiguila guilty on three counts of Aggravated Human Smuggling, first-degree felonies under Utah law, each involving a minor. The case was prosecuted by the Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG). The conviction originates from a traffic stop conducted on June 11, 2025, in Grand County.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen announced an organizational realignment of leadership roles. Mortensen is adjusting reporting relationships across operations, statewide campuses and extension to support coordination and alignment with institutional priorities. The plan includes the departure of some administrators and the decision not to backfill the executive vice president and chief operating officer position. Additionally, the university will move to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security At March Air Reserve Base, California, Feb. 15, a next-generation nuclear reactor was loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for transport to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The reactor will eventually head to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. The Ward 250 is a 5-megawatt nuclear reactor that f  more