WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers about U.S. and Israeli Military's Adherence to International Law in the Middle East * A dozen Senate Dems ask U.S. Central Command whether American forces have provided support to Israel's forced displacement of 1,000,000 civilians in Lebanon New Mexico - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued a notice launching 5-year status reviews for 78 protected species across Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and California under the Endangered Species Act. The notice, published May 6 in the Federal Register, opens a public comment period that runs through July 6, 2026. The agency is seeking updated scientific and commercial information involving species biology, habitat conditions, conservation measures, and th  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Demand FCC Stop First Amendment Attacks on Disney, ABC * Senators call for FCC's order for early license renewals to Disney be rescinded Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Commerce Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Merkley, Hirono Urge Bureau of Prisons to Reverse Policy Banning Gender-Affirming Care * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), today wrote to Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, and William  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Merkley, Hirono Urge Bureau of Prisons to Reverse Policy Banning Gender-Affirming Care * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), today wrote to Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, and William Marshall I  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

TAMPA, Florida, May 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies * By Paul Guzzo and Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing President Moez Limayem led his first commencement exercises as the University of South Florida conferred more than 8,000 degrees during ceremonies May 7-10. Limayem, who began his tenure in February 2026, presided over all ceremonies, which were held in the Yu  more