WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Personally Calling DHS Secretary Mullin, Duckworth Announces Military Spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega Has Been Released from ICE Detention * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Duckworth (D-IL) announced the release of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega from ICE detention after the Senator personally called U.S. Department of Homeland Security Director Markwayne Mullin t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces 2026 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards * The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Public Library Directors Association of Alabama as the recipient of the 2026 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Deborah Caldwell-Stone as the recipient  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Over Woke Training Programs for Teachers and City Employees * America First Legal (AFL) has launched a nationwide investigation into the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), filing twenty-nine records requests seeking documents related to the  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines gets game day ready with largest-ever football schedule for fans * Football fans can get a head start on their game plan for fall with expanded flights on more than 80 routes this football season, spanning both professional and college games. * The airline's unique AAdvantage Perks sweepstakes program blends the love of travel with the love of football. * The matchups are set and American is r  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of Largest Investment in Dyess Air Force Base History * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act. "The first and most important responsibility of the federal government is to provide   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Sweeping Investigation Alongside Trump DOJ into Meatpacking Industry to Protect Texas Cattle Ranchers and Lower Grocery Prices * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential anticompetitive conduct among the nation's largest meatpackers. Attorney General Paxton will work alongside President Trump's Departme  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Makes History by Securing a Landmark Healthcare Fraud Settlement that Creates the Nation's First-Ever Detransition Clinic and Secures $10 Million from Texas Children's Hospital for "Transitioning" Kids * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a historic settlement with Texas Children's Hospital ("Texas Children's") that compels the creation of the country's first-ever Detr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Executive Director Amanda Tyler, on behalf of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * I. Introduction Good morning. I am Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Joins Bipartisan Leaders in Launching U.S.-Mexico Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined bipartisan colleagues in launching the U.S.-Mexico Caucus. The caucus will serve as a dedicated forum in the U.S. House of Representatives to strengthen the U.S.-Mex  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week inc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Classroom to career: How UT San Antonio prepares new graduates to thrive in the workforce * Saturday, May 16, will be an exciting, joyful day for more than 4,000 students from UT San Antonio's academic campus as they obtain their degrees during the university's Commencement ceremonies, surrounded by the adoration of friends and family. On Sunday, May 17, and every day after, those same graduate  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Columbia University Honors Professor Elora Mukherjee With Faculty Service Award The award recognizes Mukherjee, who is founder and director of the Law School's Immigrants' Rights Clinic, for her extraordinary and creative voluntary service that has contributed significantly to the university's inclusion and belonging efforts. * The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement has named Elora Mukherjee, Jerome  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Comer and Gill Investigate Businesses Exploiting U.S. Immigration Law to Profit from Birth Tourism House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas), the Chairman of the Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses,   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Demands Transparency on Predatory Practices from Online Travel Agents Travel demand has already taken a hit due to higher costs and travel delays under the current Administration, yet popular booking sites continue to mislead consumers. * Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter demanding that t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Secures Key Wins in Bipartisan Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON-VA) Appropriations bill, which advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. The FY2027 MILCO  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act, legislation to ensure that states don'  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from Entering or Remaining in the United States * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Ban Outsiders Openly Touting (BOOT) Sharia Law Act, which would bar aliens who support Sharia Law from entering or remaining in the United States. Video of Senator Cornyn discussing this legislation on the Senate floor can be found here.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande Farmers Act U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande Farmers Act, or WATER for Farmers Act, which would impose penalties in the form of tariffs on Mexico if the country continues to violate the 1944 Water Treaty by refusing to send the water they owe to the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Counterterrorism Subcommittee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Refocusing DHS's Office of Intelligence & Analysis Back to Core Mission Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) led a Subcommittee markup that advanced seven bipartisan bills aimed at reforming t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike 2026 Financial Services Threat Landscape Report: North Korean Adversaries Steal Billions in Digital Assets China-nexus espionage and ransomware pressure on the financial sector intensify as adversaries weaponize AI to compress the time from access to impact * Crowd  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CTI Chairman Pfluger Holds Subcommittee Markup, Advances Bills to Strengthen Intelligence Sharing * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led a Subcommittee markup that advanced seven bipartisan bills aimed at reforming the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Intellige  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * CTI Chairman Pfluger Leads Joint Roundtable for National Police Week * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, co-led the Subcommittee's joint roundtable with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise. The members held th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Honors Texas Law Enforcement for National Police Week * WASHINGTON - In honor of National Police Week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recognized the selfless service and achievements of Texas law enforcement on the House floor. De La Cruz hosts Major Fred Whisenant, Trooper Juan Zuniga, and Trooper Roman Gonzalez of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Honor Guard in W  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Hatch Trick, Inc. for Religious Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says Chick-fil-A franchisee denied employee's request to observe Sabbath on Saturdays, then fired her AUSTIN, Texas -Hatch Trick, Inc., a Chick-fil-A franchisee operating multiple locations in Austin, violated federal law by refusing to reasonably accommodate an employee's request to refrain from working on Sat  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, May 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Engineering the impossible: Dyess Airmen set the foundation for historic Caribbean missions * DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - While home-station personnel at Dyess Air Force Base battled severe winter snowstorms to keep their airfield open, Airmen deployed 2,300 miles away were breaking ground in the tropical heat of the Caribbean. Despite the extreme contrast in climates, these teams  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following opening remarks on May 14, 2026, at a subcommittee hearing entitled "Securing NATO's Eastern Frontier: Assessing the Strategic Landscape in the Baltic Region": * * * Today's hearing examines the security of the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania - three allies on NATO's front line - we now call the Eastern Frontier. Their defense is not peripheral; it is  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 15 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Expert on 'zombie cells' will provide keynote at symposium focused on health and aging * As we age and our immune systems become less efficient, the number of dysfunctional cells in our bodies can increase. These senescent, or "zombie," cells that no longer divide and do not die are associated with many age-related conditions, including cancer, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * FAST Announces the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners * Ten Security Professionals Honored for Exceptional Skill, Dedication and Impact Across the Industry DALLAS, Texas-The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious prog  more

NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks Key Provisions of S.B. 4, Texas' Extreme Anti-Immigration Law * AUSTIN, Texas -The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted provisional class certification and a motion for preliminary injunction   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust, of Houston, Texas, to become a savings and loan holding company by acquiring National Bancorp Holdings, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquiring The Federal Savings Bank, both of Chicago, Illinois, as required   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces it does not object to the conversion of United Texas Bank, of Dallas, Texas, from a bank supervised by the Federal Reserve to a national bank supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it did not object to the conversion of United Texas Bank, of Dallas, Texas, from a bank supervised by the Federal Reserve to a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $489.1 Million to Support Recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas FEMA recently approved more than $489.1 million in funding to support recovery in Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. This includes $467.6 million to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $21.5 million for recovery work related to past natural disast  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma posted the following news release: * * * Foreign National Drug Courier Sentenced for Conspiring with Cartel to Distribute Fentanyl in Oklahoma A foreign national living in East Tulsa was sentenced for conspiring with the cartel to distribute fentanyl in Oklahoma, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Today, U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante sentenced Jose Amadeis Sanchez Sanchez, 34, a Mexi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 16 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Global Coatings and Stone Paint Markets Set for Sustained Growth Amid Shift Toward Sustainability and Architectural Innovation Rapid growth in sustainable coatings and high-performance stone paint solutions is reshaping global construction markets, driven by regulatory pressure, urbanisation,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.5 Million In Career Training Grants For Nine East Texas Area Schools * Governor Greg Abbott today announced nine Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $2,524,300 have been awarded to nine schools in East Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the school  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 15 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 2 nd and 25 th Judicial Circuits. Andrew A. Boster, of Edina, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Knox County in the 2 nd Judicial Circuit. Mr. Boster currently serves as the prosecuting attorney of Knox County and the assistant prosecut  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure's Comeback * Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. "This is an exciting day for western North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "Twenty months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Lake Lure, but today, Lake Lure is back! Local, state,   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Partner Laura Prather's TEDxSurrey Talk, 'The Assault on Free Speech,' selected by TED as an Editor's Pick Haynes Boone Partner Laura Prather was recognized as a TEDx Editor's Pick following her TEDxSurrey presentation on Jan. 24, 2026, where she delivered a powerful talk on the importance of protecting free speech and democratic freedoms worldwide. Prather's talk was selected as one   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Honors College student helps Westside residents preserve their homes as a legal assistant with the Mexican American Unity Council * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. For all her life, Julia Enriquez has been surrounded by people with a heart of service. She grew up witnessing her grandfather, Hector Morales, prot  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 16 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * House Health Subcommittee Advances Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act The Southern Shrimp Alliance welcomes the recent milestone towards giving the FDA the power to destroy imported products that pose a significant public health risk. * On Wednesday, the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce met for a markup of ten different bills, including  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * House Intelligence Committee Holds Briefing with FBI on Recent Terror Attacks As Part of 9/11 Review Effort As part of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations announced on September 11th last year, the Committee held a closed briefing   more

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 16 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Hudson River Trading Expands Dell Deployment to Power AI-Driven Research Story Highlights * Dell AI Factory supports Hudson River Trading (HRT) research infrastructure across algorithm development, predictive pricing simulations and hypothesis testing * Dell Integrated Rack Scalable Systems (IRSS) featuring direct liqui  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jeff Jackson Protects Billions for North Carolinians with Court Ruling on Tariffs and Shuts Down Secret Data Exchange that Raised Meat Prices * RALEIGH -Last week, Attorney General Jeff Jackson protected billions for North Carolinians from illegal tariffs and shut down a secret data exchange that allowed meat producers to hike up the costs of chicke  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Restore American Maritime Dominance During Navy Budget Hearing * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the urgent need to rebuild American naval power and strengthen Marine Corps readiness during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of the Navy's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request. Under President Trump's   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Spotlights New Music from Gracie Abrams; Debuts "Body By Jake" Radio with Fitness Icon NEW YORK - iHeartMedia highlighted new music and artists alike recently with special programming, including new World Premiere debuts, digital stations and more. From Thursday, May 14 to Friday, May 15, Gracie Abrams' new single "Hit The Wall" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Court Blocks Part of Texas's Draconian and Unconstitutional SB 4; Unlawful Entry Provision Goes Into Effect Today (Austin, Texas)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is frustrated and outraged that due to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' failure to uphold our Constitution, parts of SB 4 (2023) will go into effect today, May 15, 2026. Late Thursday, a federal court block  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Exports Inexpensive Electric Vehicles to Mexico and Canada * Key Takeaways 1 China's electric and gas vehicles are not currently being sold in the United States, but they are being sold in Mexico and Canada. 2 The United States has kept Chinese vehicles out of this country through bans on Chinese connected software and hefty tariffs. 3 Chinese automakers are using AI to   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Refunds Offshore Wind Companies for Their Leases * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration has been returning funds paid for offshore wind energy leases and allowing companies to use them to invest in the expansion of conventional energy projects instead. 2 The administration believes this will assist ratepayers and taxpayers by reducing the amount of very  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson's VOTE Act Unanimously Passes House Administration Committee, Heads to House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) announced that her Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections (VOTE) Act was unanimously passed out of the Committee on House Administration. This bill now heads to the House floor for a vote. "In a Republican-controlled Congress, being an effective  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Justice Department Secures Landmark Resolution to End Pediatric "Gender-Affirming Care" and Create Detransition Clinic Texas Children's Hospital agrees to pay millions and establish first-ever detransition clinic to provide care for victims * Today, the Department of Justice announced the first resolution secured under the Department's ongoing national investigation into violations   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 15 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Lacee Johnson honored with 2026 Marcy Lawless Service Award * Prioritizing creativity as a means for excellent and enduring service, senior Lacee Johnson has been named the 2026 recipient of The University of Tulsa's Marcy Lawless Service Award. Each year at the undergraduate commencement ceremony, this prestigious honor and a $1,200 stipend are bestowed upon a graduating student who best embodies First Lady   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Martindale Fire & Rescue New extrication tools will help firefighters rescue people trapped in vehicle collisions, collapsed structures Key Takeaways * LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award a $25,000 grant to Martindale Fire & Rescue to purchase extrication tools to be carried on a new brush truck. * The new tools will help firefight  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Leaders to be Honored at NRF PROTECT 2026 The National Retail Federation today announced the 2026 recipients of the Ring of Excellence Award, the pinnacle of recognition for those who champion retail safety in loss prevention and asset protection. The four loss prevention leaders will be recognized on June 9 at the NRF PROTECT 2026 awards ceremony in Grapevine, Te  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: 25-acre fire reported at JBSA-Camp Bullis * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - Emergency response teams are managing a 25-acre fire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. JBSA fire emergency services, in coordination with the San Antonio Fire Department, responded to the incident. Due to their combined efforts, the fire is currentl  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB.TV on the ESPN App showcases nearly 40 MLB Rivalry Weekend games presented by Booking.com * MLB.TV on the ESPN App will showcase nearly 40 games during Major League Baseball's second annual MLB Rivalry Weekend presented by Booking.com, featuring several of the sport's most historic and compelling matchups from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17. The weekend fea  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of The Towers at Williams Square, a 1.4-MSF Office Campus in Las Colinas, Texas Transaction is the Largest Office Sale in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Year-to-Date[1] * Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and acquisition financing of The Towers at Williams Square, a f  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 3.2% in March 2026 from March 2025 * BTS 26-46 Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics TransBorder Freight Data The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexic  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Novel CAR T cell therapy developed by UT MD Anderson researchers moves into clinical studies * * The novel therapy targets CD94+ relapsed or refractory T/NK cell lymphomas * UT MD Anderson received Investigational New Drug clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to begin Phase 1 clinical trial The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CTMC, a joint ve  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Hakeem Jeffries Delusional While South Texas Turns On Cuellar And Gonzalez So-called "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries has clearly had a rough couple of weeks, because he's acting completely delusional and flat-out lying to Texas voters as self-serving Henry Cuellar and out of touch Vicente Gonzalez get outraised, fall behind in the polls, and head toward rejection by Texans. Jeffries just claimed R  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 16 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * CIVE professors guide students through Water Research Mentorship Program Passion is what drives the efforts of Drs. Mary Foltz and Jaime Schussler as assistant professors in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Both share expertise in water resource management and sustainability. They also share a commitment to mentorship and providing their students and colle  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pur  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke yesterday with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and local leaders, including City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and City of College Station Mayor John Nichols, to discuss the provisions in the once-in-a-generation Working Families Tax Cuts Act secured by Sen. Cornyn and President  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Powering Upward Mobility: As Thousands Graduate, Federal Data Shows UH Degrees Deliver High ROI and Economic Mobility As a record-breaking 7,819 students cross the stage this week during the University of Houston's spring commencement, federal outcomes data confirms they are stepping into a workforce with a distinct advantage. UH continues to deliver one of the strongest value propositions in Texas, pairing h  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Professor wins CAREER award to end wireless dead zones * Debashri Roy, an assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, received a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation to advance her research and education initiatives. The award, known as CAREER, is the NSF's highest hon  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * Pseudorabies Response Update: APHIS Lifts Movement Restrictions Within the 5-Mile Surveillance Zone in Iowa * Following the April 30, 2026 confirmation of pseudorabies in a small commercial herd in Iowa, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in coordination with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), has   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Reclaiming Biological Reality: Norfolk Police Officers Suspended After Objecting to Male Recruit in Women's Locker Room * NORFOLK, VA - Independent Women's Features, the investigative journalism and grassroots storytelling division of Independent Women, today released a bombshell profile detailing how Norfolk police officers Meghan Grabow and Martin Powers say they faced   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Warns Cryptocrats' Plan to Decentralize Currency Would Undermine U.S. Monetary System * (Washington, DC) -On Friday, May 15, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, warning cryptocrats' plan to decentralize currency would undermine the United States monetary system. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his official YouTube page or by clickin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions. During the Energy Subcommittee hearing focused on America's growing power needs and g  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Backs the Blue During National Police Week * May 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - In honor of National Police Week, Congressman Roy (R-TX) and House Republicans passed several bills this week to give law enforcement officers more tools to ensure public safety, memorialize our fallen heroes, strengthen criminal penalties for violent crime, and reinforce the men and women who serve on t  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Sanchez, Smith and Congressional delegation demand answers on Taiwan's exclusion from WTO conference Today, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-Neb.), and 23 colleagues called on World Trade Organization Director-Gen  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * SDTX adds 206 more cases in ongoing border enforcement efforts * HOUSTON - A total of 211 individuals have been charged in immigration and border security-related crimes from May 8-14, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The Southern District filed a total of 49 criminal complaints for illegal entry, while another 133 people face charges of felon  more

MILPITAS, California, May 16 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * SEMI and 23 Member Companies Urge U.S. Congress to Extend Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit Multi-year AMIC Extension Critical to Bolster Domestic Semiconductor Growth, Competitiveness and Innovation Across Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics desi  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU College of Education Student Takes Third in National Children's Literature Competition By Amanda McKinney Sam Houston State University's College of Education has achieved two major milestones thanks to Alexis Argueta. The English and education double major was the first student to represent the university at the state level during the Texas Association of Future Educators' (TAFE) annual meeting,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Support for H.Res.50: Affirming States' Constitutional Right to Defend Against Border Invasion * H.Res.50, authored by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), affirms states' constitutional authority to defend themselves when the federal government fails to secure the border. The resolution comes in response to the unprecedented border crisis under the Biden administration, during which Tex  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI expands ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification * May 19, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its fire technology, pharmaceutical development, analytical and environmental chemistry, and chemical engineering research areas. The internationally recognized environmental management framework supports proac  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 16 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M student earns energy-focused fellowship Selected as a Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) fellow, Edwin Ochedikwu will explore the evolving global energy landscape. By Raven Wuebker, Contributor Chemical engineering graduate student Edwin Ochedikwu has been selected as a 2026-27 Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) fel  more

KINGSVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates celebrate spring commencement Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Friday, May 15, in three commencement ceremonies held in the Steinke Physical Education Center. Friday morning at 10 a.m. graduates from the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, the College of Business Administration, and Education and Human Performance c  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Ammon S. Blair, senior fellow of the Texas Public Policy Foundation Secure and Sovereign Nation Initiative, Austin, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * Dear Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and Distinguished Members of the Committee: Good mornin  more

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, May 15 [Category: Media] -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * The Jungle Giants experience joy * Noah Kahan's The Great Divide holds at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the third consecutive week. The Jungle Giants are new at #3 on the Albums Chart and #1 on the Australian Albums Chart with Experiencing Feelings Of Joy. It's the Brisbane band's fifth studio album and the follow up to Love Signs, which reached #1 in 202  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard Atlantic Area--235 years of history! * With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard predecessor services would begin to grow geographically in today's Atlantic Area. In 1789, the U.S. Lighthouse Service was established and began its mission of overseeing lighthouses in the founding states of the Union. Over time, the Lightho  more

ITHACA, New York, May 15 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Thoughtful solar siting can protect ag, biodiversity Researchers have developed a model that identifies prime farmland, habitats critical for biodiversity and areas suitable for solar development in New York, to help communities minimize land-use conflicts when making solar siting decisions. Renewable energy infrastructure is booming globally, driven by improved tech,   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Top nurses recognized for impact on warfighter care, resilience, and medical readiness * "Nursing is more than a profession," said Dr. Kristen Atterbury, the Defense Health Agency chief nursing officer, during the National Nurses Week ceremony at Defense Health Agency Headquarters May 7. "It's a mission of service, compassion, and resilience. You are healers, educators, and leaders at all levels -f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Applauds New Texas DOGE Effort to Reduce Regulations, Improve Transparency * AUSTIN- Today, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) released its initial findings and recommendations to cut unnecessary red tape at state agencies. TREO was established by SB 14 from the 89 th Texas Legislature to spearhead the effort to cut red tape, streamline government, and ensure regulations serve  more

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- Texas Woman University issued the following news: * * * TWU announces Florence Nightingale Collection acquisition She is known globally as the founder of modern nursing and health informatics, and her pioneering methods in care were credited with saving countless lives. Now, a trove of artifacts chronicling the life and service of the world's most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale, has a new home at Texas Woman's University. The acquisition of the collection was ann  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * U.S. Secret Service - Houston Field Office card skimming outreach operation nets 14 illegal skimming devices, saves $14.5 Million HOUSTON - The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, prevented an estimated $14.5 million in losses to Houston-area consumers this week as part of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment car  more

MANOA, Hawaii, May 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers advance blood test for aggressive breast cancer A multi-university team has developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer * Blood-based markers that could improve early, less invasive detection of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) have been identified by researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. The discovery offers a potential new b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * University of North Texas Libraries (Denton, TX) and Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD) selected as 2026 recipients of the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries * The American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients o  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Animation Program Draws Elite Recognition in National Rankings By: Veronica Gonzalez The University of Texas at Dallas animation program is building a strong reputation as one of the nation's best, according to new rankings from Animation Career Review. The program climbed to No. 3 for U.S. public schools and colleges, up two spots from last year, and it is 16th overall in the country, a seve  more

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT honors notable alumni with first annual 10 Under 10 Awards The University of North Texas Alumni Association, in partnership with the GOLD Alumni Network, proudly hosted the first annual 10 Under 10 Awards April 17, 2026. The awards celebrate exceptional alumni within 10 years of graduation who exemplify the Mean Green spirit by already making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio will celebrate the achievements of more than 4,000 graduates at Commencement * This weekend, the Alamodome will be filled with roars and cheers as more than 4,000 Roadrunners from the academic campus cross the stage as graduates, ready to enter the workforce or continue their education with their degrees in hand. Graduates from the College of Education and Human Development, th  more

GALVESTON, Texas, May 15 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB researchers identify enzyme that prevents chromosome breaks during DNA copying * Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have identified how a key enzyme called ATR protects DNA from breaking when cells copy damaged genetic material, a discovery that could affect how certain cancer drugs are developed. Funded by the National Institutes of Health and publishe  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Brian Dempsey, director of government affairs at the Wounded Warrior Project, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on legislation to strengthen veteran's access to care: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - thank you for the opportunity to submit Wounded Warrior Project's views on pending legislation. Wounded Warrior P  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Marco Hunter-Lopez, student at Wylie East High School, Texas, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is  more