WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Paratroopers Integrate Drones, Night Operations in Historic Company Live Fire * More than 700 paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, executed a historic company live-fire exercise at the Infantry Squad Battle Course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 27-May 8. The event marked the brigade's first exercise incorporating friendly kinetic and st  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Forum on the future of higher education launches Penn Speaker Series on America 250 * The University is kicking off a new series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a forum hosted by Perry World House on May 15: "Higher Education in the United States: From Origins to Outlook." Moderated by Graduate School of Education Dean Katharine Strunk and taking place in conjunction with Penn's  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Roger T. Severino, vice president of economic and domestic policy, and Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik fellow at the Heritage Foundation, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law": * * * My name is Roger Severino, and I am Vice President for Economic and Domestic Policy at th  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of six bills at 10:30 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 741 (Rep. Stanton), "Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025" * H.R. 3924 (Rep. Neguse), "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act" * H.R. 5694 (Rep. Begich), "Alaska's Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition Act" or the "ARTIST Act" * H.R. 7250 (Rep. Downing), To reauthorize th  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to clarify when a state's firearms-related permit meets the requirements under the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System check and includes minor changes to ensure that the regulatory language adheres closely to the language used in the statute. Comments must be submitted in writ  more

SEATTLE, May 12 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Rome travel guide: Employee advice for your next trip to Italy's capital city Nobody knows travel quite like an airline employee, and Rome is no exception. From navigating ancient ruins to discovering Italian culture and language, these firsthand tips from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air employees will help any traveler make the most of their first - or return - tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Introduces Suite of Mother's Day Bills Supporting Maternal Health Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today introduced three bills to support pregnant and postpartum moms in honor of Mother's Day. The bipartisan Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, which is co-led by Senator D  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, has opened applications for the Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program. This initiative aims to support academic institutions that serve primarily these underrepresented communities, fostering educational development and research opportunities. Eligible institutions can apply for grant awards ranging from $150,000 to $1.5   more