WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "Only the People Can Save the People" -- Padilla Denounces Trump's Chaos and Lies, Pushes for Better Path Forward * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered the Spanish language response to President Trump's State of the Union Address, exposing Trump's harmful lies and the chaos he has created in American commu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Transformative' Rice course challenges students to reinvestigate wrongful convictions * Undergraduates at Rice University are digging into real, possible wrongful conviction cases this semester, examining evidence, interviewing sources and producing documentary advocacy projects designed to bring renewed attention to individuals who maintain they were wrongfully convicted. The work is part of a new experie  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 12th Flying Training Wing announces 2025 annual award winners * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Col. Peter Lee recently congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing's annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighter  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A new vision for hospitality education at Texas A&M * The Texas A&M Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism sits at the intersection of society, commerce and community - an increasingly vital space given that the World Travel and Tourism Council found travel and tourism accounted for nearly 10  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Fifth Circuit Denies Motion to Rehear Texas Drag Ban Argument The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing in The Woodlands Pride v. Paxton and vacated the permanent injunction that has blocked this law for over two years. * NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied today a petition for rehearing in Th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: February 2026 Update * Are you feeling it? This is the time of year things REALLY start to move! Last month I emphasized Teacher of the Year, Grants, Scholarships, and Pitsenbarger Awards. I also gave you a short overview of the Teacher STEM Camps. I hope everyone is moving out on those opportunities to make sure deserving fol  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC unveils 'SPEED CSO' to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a streamlined contracting process to speed up the delivery of innovative commercial capabilities to warfighters. The new AFIMSC Streamlining Procurement  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Ahead of Hearing, Senate Democrats Press Banking Regulators on Civil Rights Safeguards for American Borrowers Today, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and a group of Senate Democrats sent letters to the Jonathan Gould, Comptroller   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Secretary outlines priorities * WASHINGTON - The Department of the Air Force's priorities are readiness, modernization, defending the homeland -including the entire hemisphere, border security, missile defense, nuclear deterrence and people, said Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, who spoke Feb. 23 during the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 War  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb invests $250,000 in Rhode Island Summer of Soccer * As the world arrives on Rhode Island's doorstep for the FIFA World Cup 26(tm), Airbnb is proud to announce a contribution of $250,000 to Ocean State 2026, the state's official tournament organizer, through the Airbnb Host City Impact Program. This marks the company's largest-ever investment in the Rhode Isl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Greg Sindelar, interim president and chief executive officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to the Daily Signal: * * * Promises Made, Promises Kept: The Return of an America First Future When presidents stand before a joint session of Congress, they like to declare that "The state of our union is strong." President Donald Trump can say those words and mean them  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * API Releases New Report on Pennsylvania Natural Gas and Oil * HARRISBURG, PA, February 23, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute released a new report showing Pennsylvania natural gas and oil powers the Keystone State's economy and key industries like agriculture, healthcare and tourism, as well as modern life. "Pennsylvania has been a driving force in American energy  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Commends the Alabama Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey for Taking Action to Improve Violent Crime Clearance Rates * Houston, TX (February 25, 2026 ) - Arnold Ventures applauds the Alabama legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey for acting in a bipartisan manner to prioritize solving more violent crimes. HJR 34, passed by the legislature on Feb  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Arkansas had 65,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 68,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Arkansas was 4.5 percent in December and 4.7 percent in the p  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Louisiana had 95,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 102,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Louisiana was 4.5 percent in December and 4.8 percent in t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- New Mexico Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * New Mexico had 33,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 42,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in New Mexico was 3.5 percent in December and 4.4 percent in  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Oklahoma Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Oklahoma had 101,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 107,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Oklahoma was 5.3 percent in December and 5.6 percent in the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Texas had 603,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 623,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Texas was 4.0 percent in December and 4.2 percent in the previous  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 25 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Punch the Monkey: Viral & Victimized by the Zoo Industry By Devan Schowe in Animals in Captivity, Blog, Primates on February 23, 2026 Punch, a baby Japanese macaque born at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has recently become a viral sensation. Punch was sadly rejected by his mother soon after his birth and has suffered seemingly regular bullying from other monkeys in the troop. According   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufac  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Director of Research Kyle Nazareth: * * * ENDING THE ABA'S INCLUSION TRAP In January, Texas and Florida took bold steps that could reshape legal education nationwide by ending the American Bar Association's (ABA) role as the sole gatekeeper f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Williams Statement in Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. "President Trump's address t  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Cherry compounds may slow aggressive breast cancer, study discovers * Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of anthocyanins -natural plant pigments that give fruits like dark sweet cherries their deep red color -on triple-  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * College students nationwide received lifesaving education on sudden cardiac death * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes, according to the American Heart Association, and too often it goes undetected. To help address this challenge, the Association has expanded its heart health education and Hands-Only CPR   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Announces March Hearing Schedule Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its March hearing schedule. Full Committee Hearing: "Connecting SBA to Main Street: Examining the SBA Offices of Field Operations and Rural Affairs" * Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00 AM ET * Location: Hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) Announces Federal Partnership with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to Establish Agriculture Freedom Zones Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Pete Sessions today announced a formal federal partnership with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to advance legislation establishing Agriculture Freedom Zones (AFZs) nationwide, recognizing that food s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's Statement on Tonight's State of the Union * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement in reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Since day one, this Administration has made countless false promises to the American people, and tonight, the nation witnes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Williams Recognizes Stephenville High School's NFF Hatchell Cup Victory * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) took to the House floor to recognize Stephenville High School's NFF Hatchell Cup Victory. Williams' remarks are below: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stephenville High School, which I am honored to represent in the United States Congress. O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * On Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. This bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize elec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Listening Session on the Real State of the Union * Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduces the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. The bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on President Trump's SOTU Address, OMB's Efforts to Rein In Spending * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump's State of the Union address, discussed his guest, National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez, and highlighted this administration's successful efforts under Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought to rein in government spen  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * CRDAMC case managers bring community partners together for Annual Conference * Fort Hood and surrounding community case managers gathered for an opportunity to network, complete training and become familiar with community resources at the 2nd annual Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Case Management Conference Feb. 20 at the Fort Hood Mission Training Complex. Roughly 60 resource community partners host  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Debunking the mainstream media lies about South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas * WASHINGTON -ICE is correcting the record and reaffirming the safe, humane and family-friendly conditions at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. "The Dilley facility is a family residential center designed specifically to house fam  more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell PowerEdge XR9700 Brings Cloud RAN and AI to Harsh Edge Environments Story Highlights * Industry's first outdoor x86 server for cloud RAN and edge applications 1 * Closed-loop liquid-cooled, ultra-compact, weather-resistant server will accelerate cloud RAN, edge computing and AI use cases in extreme environments in  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Don't Panic: 'Humanity's Last Exam' has begun * When artificial intelligence systems began acing long-standing academic assessments, researchers realized they had a problem: the tests were too easy. Popular evaluations, such as the Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) exam, once considered formidable, are no longer challenging enough to meaningfully test advanced AI systems. To address thi  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Feb. 26 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Money Management Center's Transition Highlights University Commitment to Student-Ready Support Building on the university's vision of being a student-ready institution, the Money Management Center (MMC) transitioned in Fall 2025 to report to the Student Success Center under the Division of Academic Affairs and Provost. Previously, the MMC was joint  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Faith Technologies to invest $79 million in Opelika manufacturing expansion OPELIKA, Alabama - Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in Opelika, a significant new investment that will grow the region's skilled workforce. The company will spend more than $79 million to transform the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Cente  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 25 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Finding New Ways to Kill Bacteria: New Insights into the Transporter MurJ * A Caltech-led team of biochemists has homed in on an underexplored small transporter called MurJ that is a vital part of the pathway bacteria use to build their chain-mail-like cell wall. An essential component of the cell wall, called peptidoglycan, provides the strength that allows bacteria to resist pressure. U  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Man's Best Friend to Astronauts' Most Reliable Companion * For decades, scientists have been looking for answers about Mars: Is there water on Mars? Where did the water come from? Who used to live on Mars? Can we live on Mars one day? But one of the biggest challenges to finding answers lies in how to gather information on the Red Planet. From challe  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Important Procedural Victory in Texas's Fifteenth Court of Appeals * Gibson Dunn secured an important procedural victory when Texas's Fifteenth Court of Appeals partially granted Gibson Dunn's motion for temporary relief, staying discovery and all trial proceedings against our client, Frank Jackson. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice Br  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Sika Expansion In Sealy * Governor Greg Abbott today announced an expansion by Sika Corporation in Sealy as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Sika will expand its manufacturing operations of PVC single-ply commercial roofing membranes in Austin County. The project represents more than $90 million in capital investme  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump's 2026 State Of The Union Address * Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: "President Trump's message to the nation tonight was unmistakable: in its 250th year, America is once again the world's premier superpower. Our nation is strong, prosperous, and respected because we   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts 31st Annual National Capitol Forum, April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda for its 31 st Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education taking place on April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The agenda for the HSInnovators student track has also been an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Halliburton introduces RangeStar(TM) Geothermal Well Spacing and Intercept Service Magnetic ranging technology advances speed, accuracy, and automation for geothermal wells * Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today launched the RangeStar(TM) Geothermal Well Spacing and Intercept Service, a part of the family of RangeStar(TM) magnetic ranging  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Hidden architecture inside cellular droplets reveals new targets for cancer and neurodegeneration * Scripps Research scientists discover that some membrane-less compartments are built from tiny filaments-a finding that could shape drug development. February 25, 2026 LA JOLLA, CA- Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes withou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * ICYMI: "If ever there was a time for Congress to pass a new law, it would be to solve vulnerabilities exposed by a tragedy that killed 67 people." - Washington Post Editorial Board The Washington Post published an editorial in support of swift passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Expands "School Foodservice Partner X-Change," Connecting Produce Suppliers with K-12 and University Menu Leaders * WASHINGTON - The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a high-impact virtual "speed meeting" program designed to connect school menu planners with produce grower-shippe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * CAC Release: In Disappointing Sixth Amendment Decision, the Supreme Court Made Clear the Limits of Its Decision Following today's decision at the Supreme Court in Villarreal v. Texas, a case in which the Court considered whether a defendant's constitutional right to assistance of counsel is violated by a court order prohibiting the defendant and his counsel from discussing th  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * In the Room Where It Happens: SHSU-COM Dean Addresses Congress on the Future of Healthcare By Brittany Foreman In the words of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas J. Mohr, DO, found himself in "the room where it happens." This week, Mohr, vice president of medical affairs and dean of Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) stepped into that room, testifying before the House Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Natural Gas is Preferred by Data Centers and Manufacturers, and More Capacity and Pipelines are Needed While natural gas is preferred by data centers and manufacturers, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Short-Term Energy Outlook, reports that solar power is expected to supply the largest increase in power generation over the next two years, increasing by about 20% a year in both 2  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Lawmakers Call for Investigation After Records Reveal Undisclosed ICE Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen * Records we obtained through the Freedom of Information Act revealed that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 23-year-old American citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE had not publicly acknowledged  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * LCRA streamlines access to flood data and safety resources Real-time lake levels, dam operations and emergency alerts in one mobile-friendly hub Key Takeaways * LCRA's new flood information page provides real-time data, tools and ways to keep track of flood conditions on the Highland Lakes. * The page consolidates critical information, including live lake levels, rainfall   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for February * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). During her second month as AALS presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Lockout Supplements Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup Due to Undeclared Sildenafil Summary Company Announcement Date: February 25, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Sildenafil Company Name: Lockout Supplements Brand Name: Boner Bears Produc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces February Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Texas' 8th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell on SOTU: Trump's Agenda Has Brought America Back * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his State of the Union address: "The first year of the second Trump Administration has brought back what makes America great -a secure border, a strong military, and a resilient economy. Tonight, President Trump rightfully to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Major Law Enforcement, Child Safety Groups Laud Bipartisan Child Safety Package Ahead of Committee Vote * WASHINGTON - Over two dozen law enforcement and child safety organizations voiced their support for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan child safety bills ahead of tomorrow's Judiciary Committee vote. The Sentencing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Major Law Enforcement, Child Safety Groups Laud Bipartisan Child Safety Package Ahead of Committee Vote Over two dozen law enforcement and child safety organizations voiced their support for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan child safety bills ahead of tomorr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Effort to Secure AI Supply Chains with Under Secretary Helberg * WASHINGTON - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) discussed the importance of Pax Silica -the State Department's initiative to secure high-tech and artificial intelligence supply chains -with Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at a committee hearing titl  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release: * * * NauticEd and Scouting America's Sea Scouts Forge National Alliance to Empower Future Leaders Partnership to elevate youth leadership, seamanship skills, and confidence on the water * NauticEd, a leader in modern boating education, and Sea Scouts, the flagship aquatics and maritime program of Scouting America, have announced a nationwide partnership to inspire and prepare   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * New imaging approach cuts heart scan radiation exposure by more than half * A new quality-improvement project at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has found that simple changes in how heart CT scans are performed can dramatically lower patients' exposure to radiation without reducing image quality or accuracy. The scan, called coronary CT angiography (CCTA), is commonly   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * North Carolina Family Members Plead Guilty to Trafficking Firearms to Mexican Cartel DEL RIO, Texas - A North Carolina man and his two sons pleaded guilty in a federal court in Del Rio to conspiring to traffic firearms to the Sinaloa Cartel, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons. According to court do  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 26 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Novartis to build new radioligand therapy site in Denton, Texas, delivering more next generation treatments to patients * Facility expected to be operational in 2028 in Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding largest RLT manufacturing network in US * Site to serve patients in Southern US and add network capacity as RLT expands into earlier treatment lines and additional tumo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Overseas DoDEA Meal Pricing Set for 2026-27 School Year To comply with federal law, school meals will increase by 25 cents at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools outside the continental United States (OCONUS) for the 2026-27 school year. The lunch price for elementary (grades UPK-five) and secondary (grades six-12) students' meals will be $3.75 and $4, respectively.  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement: Beluga at SeaWorld San Antonio Follows Her Five Calves to the Grave Yet another beluga whale--this one torn from her ocean home in 1988 and kept at SeaWorld San Antonio ever since--has died after a lifetime of confinement in a concrete cell. Used as a breeding machine, Martha gave birth to five calves--four of whom died very young, and the fifth, Grayson, was expl  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Project Administrators at Clark Contractors Pursue Bachelor's Degrees in Construction Management at UA Little Rock * Clark Contractors, a commercial general contractor and construction manager with offices in Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas and Dallas, Texas, joined UA Little Rock's Corporate Partnership Program in 2024 to offer employees the opportunity to start or finish th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Proposal to Remove Small Plant from Endangered Species Act List * CONWAY, Ark. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on its proposal to remove Geocarpon minimum, a small winter annual plant found in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, from the list of endangered and threatened plants. This proposal underscores the administration's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett's Statement on Boycotting the State of the Union * Washington, D.C. \-Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett released the following statement: "Tonight, I will boycott Donald Trump's State of the Union address. The American people deserve better than a low-down, scamming wannabe king who plans to stand at that podium and spew more lies; and I refuse to legitimize the weaponization of the f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon Statement in response to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address last night: "In his State of the Union Address, President Trump rightly made the case for how his America First agenda is firing on all fronts to better the lives of our nation's citizens," commented Rep. Pat Fallon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today attended President Trump's State of the Union Joint Address to Congress. "One year of President Trump's leadership has ushered Americans into a brighter day-delivering on the mandate of mass deportations and stopping the insanity of the prior administration that undermined our  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman's Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Passes the House * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, led by Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 210-199. This bill would repeal Biden-era energy regulations on home appliances that restricted consumer choice and drove up the cost of new homes. "For many Americans, the American D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from po  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Celebrates President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a powerful address to the nation as America celebrates its 250th year. Our country is stronger than ever before, and that stren  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Champions Need for Access to Safe Drinking Water in Rural Texas, Calls for Relief from One-Size-Fits-None Regulatory Mandates * WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address: "The State of the Union is Strong Under President Trump" * February 25, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) issued the following statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address. "The State of the Union is strong under President Trump. The southern border is secure, illegal crossings hav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Seth Moulton Introduce Legislation to Enhance Rail Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026. This legislation incorporates components of the Railway Safety Act of 2024, which was introduced by then Senator JD Vance (R-OH). "As a member of the Rai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Responds to President Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump clearly outlined the wins he and his administration, along with Republicans in Congress, have delivered for the American people," said Congressman Nehls. "For ni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Second Air Force Leaders Outline Major Changes Coming to Basic Military Training By U.S. Air Force Capt. Paige Skinner, Second Air Force  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, speaks during a fireside chat with Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Securing rare earth elements a national security imperative, official says * WASHINGTON - Securing a resilient supply chain for critical minerals is fundamental to national security and the economy, said Michael P. Cadenazzi Jr., assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, who testified today at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washingt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforceme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Sens. Cruz and Cantwell Lead Coalition to Introduce Legislation to Modernize NOAA Weather Forecasting U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas)?and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), alongside Committee members, today introduced the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act o  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens to deliver one of Australia's largest cloud-based SCADA systems for renewable energy Siemens, in partnership with automation solution partner Mescada, will deploy one of Australia's largest AI-ready, cloud-based SCADA systems in the renewable energy sector for Global Power Generation Australia (GPGA), a company with 1 GW installed capacity operational wind, h  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release: * * * SLB Makes Digital and AI Central to Energy Performance At the THRIVE Energy Conference, CEO Olivier Le Peuch outlines how advances in digital and AI are driving performance, efficiency and value creation * As the world works to balance rising energy demand with the imperatives of security and affordability, performance has become the energy industry's defining metric. At SLB, that perfor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * South Texas doctors agree to pay nearly $5 million to settle False Claims Act liability * BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Six South Texas doctors and their respective practices have agreed to pay $4,855,844 to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE that were not rendered or not medically necessary, announced U.S. Attorney Nicho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * SST Committee Leaders Urge FCC to Narrow "Space Modernization" Proposal Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raising concerns about the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Space   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * State of Immigration in America: Salazar, Senior Pastors Warn of Impact on Churches and Families * Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, Pastor Charles Kuruku, Reverend Paul Marzahn, Reverend Abraham Hernandez, and senior pastors from across the country to address the state of immigration in America and the responsibility facing Congress at this piv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Sessions Opens Hearing on Updates to DoD's Struggling Background Check System Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "An Update on DoD's Struggling Background Check System." In his opening statement, Subcommittee C  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Durable Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Cumberland County * Rubber product supplier to create more than 130 jobs and invest nearly $30 million * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Durable Products officials announced today that the company is  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Mapping out the nation's nuclear power Nuclear engineering Ph.D. student Dan Watson built an online tool that gathers public data into an interactive dashboard that visualizes nuclear power plants across the United States. By Julianne Hodges, College of Engineering A new online interactive map hosted by a Texas A&M University research lab gives a clear and frequently updated   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Strips Lesser Prairie Chicken of Endangered Species Protections * WASHINGTON-The Trump administration issued its final decision today to strip federal Endangered Species Act protection from the imperiled lesser prairie chicken. The decision eliminates the birds' safeguards against oil and gas development and other threats. "It's shameful that the Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Two American Heroes Awarded Medal of Honor During State of the Union * Tonight, in the nation's capital, two heroic Americans were honored with the country's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. At the conclusion of his State of the Union address, President Donald J. Trump announced that Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover and retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams were both medal recipients. S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Mark Teixeira for Texas' 21st Congressional District Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Mark "Tex" Teixeira for Texas' Twenty-First Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Christopher French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on federal lands management and conservation-related legislation: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony on  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Art Instructor Featured in ASC Black History Month Exhibition "Blaque" * PINE BLUFF, Ark. -The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is featuring Blaque by UAPB Art & Design Instructor Jonathan Rashad Wright as a highlight of its 2026 Black History Month programming. The opening reception was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., launching an exhibition t  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * How will AI change the workforce? UC professor talks to Cincinnati Edition about evolving landscape By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu WVXU's Cincinnati Edition turned to an expert in artificial intelligence at the University of Cincinnati to explain how it is reshaping employment and the economy. Lindner College of Business Assistant Professor Jeffrey Shaffer is director of UC's  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Scientist Helps Rethink Microbial Future of Space Travel New Research Highlights How Biofilms Could Influence Astronaut Health, Drug Delivery and Space Agriculture Key Takeaways * A University of Houston microbiologist is helping lead NASA-backed research examining how biofilms -- structured communities of microbes -- behave in space and impact astronaut health. * The team's  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 25 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Building a Legacy of Care Education changed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush -and now, through a $1.3 million planned gift to the University of South Alabama, their gratitude will change the lives of future nurses for generations to come. Education transformed the lives of Barbara and Leonard Bush. Now, they're paying that legacy forward. The two met while attending a Florida communit  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Weatherford College launch Primary Care Pathway Program * UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and Weatherford College on Tuesday announced a partnership that provides students with an accelerated path to becoming an osteopathic physician. The new Primary Care Pathway Program will allow selected Weatherfo  more

DENTON, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT ranks fifth among Texas universities in TIME global rankings The University of North Texas earned the distinction of being the fifth-highest ranked university in Texas in TIME magazine's latest global rankings of the world's top 500 universities. UNT comes in behind Rice University, UT Austin, Texas A&M and the University of Houston. "This ranking underscores UNT's commitment to academic exce  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * USSF expands Space Domain Awareness Accelerator through Texas Space Commission grant to UT Austin * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) - The Texas Space Commission, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, will significantly expand the United States Space Force Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications and Processing Lab as part of the TSC's $9.27 million award to the University of Texas at Austin, establishing Texas' fir  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's Barshop Institute to receive up to $38M from ARPA-H * Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study in healthy longevity. The Advanced Research Projects Agency fo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT To Enhance U.S. Space Force Detection, Response to Security Threats UT Austin will become the first university hub to work with U.S. Space Force, integrating research, industry, and high-powered computing to rapidly identify and respond to threats in orbit. * The University of Texas at Austin is set to become the first academic institution to work directly with the U.S. Space Force to detect, analy  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA, Bell link students to aerospace careers * The University of Texas at Arlington Career Development Center and Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) are strengthening the pipeline from classroom to career through the Bell College Work Experience Program, a paid, hands-on initiative that places UTA engineering students directly inside Bell's aerospace operations. Launched in March 2025, the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * VAST Data and CrowdStrike Partner to Establish a Unified Security Model for the AI Lifecycle Joint integrations combine VAST's native security controls with CrowdStrike's enterprise detection and response to help secure the AI lifecycle and enhance protection at the data layer * Toda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Evaluating North American Competitiveness": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the value of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the motor v  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Latino Advocates, Labor Unions Applaud Senator Padilla's State of the Union Spanish Response * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and can be downloaded here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) highlighted the growing chorus of elected officials, California and national community organization leaders,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Rep. John McGuire: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union. He highlighted the major victories achieved for our country and recognized the actions and sacrifices of Americans whose service and dedication bring honor to our nation." Rep. Dan Meuser: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success * AURORA, Colorado - In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach used personal examples of stellar performances from pilots, maintainers, health care workers and others to highlight readiness and how the service is responding to a strategic envi  more