WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the posture of the United States Navy. On behalf of our battle-ready Sailors, resilient families, and dedicated civilians serving around the globe  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * Eugene, OR -- Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit spec  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 14 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest ra  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Support Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a package of legislation that would support small businesses across the United States and help them access funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Senator is introducing this package of legislation during National Small Busines  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on CLARITY Act * Washington, D.C. - Senator Cortez Masto released the following statement after voting against moving the current version of the CLARITY Act out of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. "It's clear we need to pass market structure legislation, and I've worked for months with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to negotiate a bill  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft Passes House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - During Police Week, legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to crack down on retail theft schemes passed the House of Representatives. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 would establish a coordinated multi-  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices By Amber Bonefont The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report. The April Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) read in at 69.9, up more than four points from March's reading of 65.7. A  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 15 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Sam's Town Guest Wins $62,902 on Bonus Spin Blackjack Giveaway A guest at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall hit a lucky streak Tuesday morning, becoming the first player to score a blackjack in Sam's Town's Bonus Spin Blackjack Giveaway--and then hitting the grand progressive jackpot of $62,902 with the giveaway wheel's very first spin. The win happened at 10:27 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, shortly  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, California, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and identified cultural affiliations with several tribal communities in California and Nevada, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum determined that the remains represent at least four individuals of Native American ancestry. The notice states there is a connection between the remains and the Jackson   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Team Gagamba Takes Flight as the Winners of the 2026 President's Innovation Challenge * A window on the physics building, and one stubborn bird dropping, sparked the idea that would eventually earn Team Gagamba first place at this year's President's Innovation Challenge, held April 23 at the Thomas & Mack Center Strip View Pavilion. Preparation for the competition took weeks of brainstor  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2026 Celebrates Their Achievements * Meet just a few of the 3,720 graduates who will be crossing the stage this week during UNLV's 2026 spring Commencement. From hospitality to sciences, these Rebels are ready to launch -or enhance -their careers and make an impact in their communities and beyond. Nancy Esposito Doctor of Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: During National Police Week, Rosen Thanks Law Enforcement, Urges Colleagues to Invest More Resources in Police * Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to thank the law enforcement officers who serve with honor and integrity to protect communities across Nevada and pledged to continue stand  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen Pushes Energy Secretary to Admit Explosive Nuclear Testing is Not Needed * Watch the full exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pushed Energy Secretary Chris Wright into admitting that a resumption of explosive nuclear testing - which would occur at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) - is not n  more