ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Across the Globe, AFA Raises a Toast to the Doolittle Raiders and Today's Force * On Friday, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) commemorated the anniversary of the 1942 Doolittle Raid, honoring the courage of the Airmen who carried out the daring mission and the Airmen and Guardians who continue that legacy today. While the main ceremony -featuring  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer: * * * SUMMARY Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 29 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Dem-NPL Leaders, Lawmakers Mourn Passing of Dedicated Public Servant, Beloved Legislator, Liz Conmy Representative Liz Conmy (D-Fargo) died in a plane accident. Conmy's family has announced her Celebration of Life will be this Friday, May 1, from 4:30-7:30 at RiverHaven in Moorhead. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "As district chair in 2022, I  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak questions EPA Administrator Zeldin on further advancing deregulation agenda to support North Dakota energy production * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during a hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection A  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 29 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Over 30 Groups Representing Farmers and Renewable Fuels Tell U.S. House to Pass Year-Round E15 E15 Amendment to House Farm Bill Could See Consideration by Full House * Today over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the country sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's FY27 Budget Secures Nuclear Modernization Projects at Minot AFB * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Minot Air Force Base is slated to receive a $230 million nuclear modernization facelift under President Donald Trump's proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, zeroing in on support for the next generation of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Record-breaking BLM oil and gas lease sale in the Dakotas generates over $44.3 million in revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 23 parcels totaling 8,989 acres in North Dakota and South Dakota for $44,388,262 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale, setting a record for the highest revenue generated during a BLM Montana/  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery Linked to Iran * Key Takeaways 1 The United States has increased sanctions on shipments of Iranian oil, with the U.S. military expanding enforcement globally. 2 The United States has begun boarding and seizing vessels transporting Iranian oil and tracking ships beyond the initial blockade zone. 3 On April 24, the United States san  more