JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * 689th Network Operations Squadron receives new leadership JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Lackland, Texas - Lt. Col. Jason Brosseau assumed command of the 689th Network Operations Squadron from Col. Richard Wallace during an assumption of command ceremony at Air University's Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Al more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force aims to instill warrior ethos, increase lethality AURORA, Colorado - The Air Force is making progress toward the defense secretary's priorities, which will ultimately result in giving the president more options, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, who provided a keynote address March 3 at the 2025 Air and Space Forc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Ben Lehfeldt, president of the American Sheep Industry Association, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I am honored as the recently elected President  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following video after President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: Click HERE to watch. Video Statement As Delivered: Hey friends, what a difference just a few weeks can make when you have the right leadership in place. The contrast between  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Meets with Vice President Vance, DOD Secretary Hegseth, DNI Gabbard, and Governor Abbott to Discuss Border Security Attorney General Ken Paxton participated in a roundtable with Vice President JD Vance, Department of Defense ("DOD") Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence ("DNI") Tulsi Gabbard, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass, Texas, t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Cantwell, Cruz Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Unanimously Passes Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 that would reauthorize $30.45 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. The bill was intr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following statement on March 4, 2025: * * * Carter Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress "Tonight, President Trump delivered a clear and unapologetic message: The days of Biden's weakness and wokeness are over. A new dawn for America is here. "He reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing our nation, putting the American people first, and restoring common sense and the American Dream. "With President Trump lead more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Peters Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' DNA, National Security WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Genomic Data Protection Act to give Americans using at-home DNA tests the choice to delete their genomic data and destroy their biological samples. Around 21% of Americans have taken a mail-in a DNA test from a direct-to-consumer geno more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Democrats are on the side of working people WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar and New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider for a press conference highlighting House Democrats' unity against the Republican Budget that cuts Medicaid to pay for tax  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Echoes President Trump's Call to Balance the Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, in which the President urged congressional leaders to unlock the reconciliation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz: The Senate Has Allowed Its Oversight Muscle to Atrophy Cruz delivers opening statement at markup to subpoena docs over housing of illegal immigrants at Logan Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee Executive Session to authorize subpoenas, Chairman Ted Cru more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Issues Statement After Committee Meeting with SBA Administrator Loeffler WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business hosted Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler for a meeting with the Republican members of the Committee. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Williams Releases Statement Regarding President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress: "I thank President Trump for his strength and leadership, whic more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Slams Trump-Musk Plan to Sabotage PACT Act Implementation with Mass Firings at the Department of Veterans Affairs March 05, 2025 WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to reports that President Trump and Elon Musk plan to fire more than 80,000 employees who work at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including tens of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro, 150+ Democrats Fight Back Against Trump-Musk Plan to Gut Social Security Workforce March 05, 2025 WASHINGTON -- On Monday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and more than 150 House Democrats sent an urgent demand to the acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), pushing to halt a Trump-Musk plan that would gut the Social Security workforce and threaten benefits fo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleo Fields on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner Washington, DC - Congressman Cleo Fields is devastated to learn of the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas. Congressman Fields and Congressman Turner forged a close friendship across several decades, built on their shared pursuit of equality for all and a deep devotion to improving the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following President Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress since being re-elected and sworn in. "On Tuesday night, I sat in the House Chamber and listened to President Trump address our nation. Let me be clear - I do not want President  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Mourns the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas: "I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congressman Veasey Release Statement In Response to Presidential Address Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey released the following statement following Trump's Presidential Address on March 4, 2025: "The few moments of coherent speech by Trump at the Presidential Address was proof that he doesn't give a shit about you or your family" said Congressman Veasey. Don't be fooled, by the m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN SYLVESTER TURNER : March 5, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the passing of the Honorable Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas: "I'm heartbroken to have learned of the passing of m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Flecher Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner (TX-18): "I join my fellow Houstonians, my colleagues in Congress, and people across our country in mourning the sudden loss of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Tu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Donald Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump put forward a vision for our country that undermines the Constitution and the Congress. What we heard tonight from President Trump was not pr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Statement on the Passing of Congressman and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX-18): "I am devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. He was a trailblaze more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Contracting personnel use AI, Maven Smart System simulation during warfighter exercise FORT BRAGG, North Carolina - Contracting personnel assigned to the 419th Contracting Support Brigade, a subordinate command under the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, used a simulation of Maven artificial intelligence to support contracting re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 5, 2025 NAVY Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, is being awarded a $98,585,373 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00002) to a previously awarded and announced contract (N00030247002) for support services for Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Weapons Surety, Policy, and Compliance. Tasks to be performed include systems engineering and system integration, test/fl more PR

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Convicted Crescent City Murderer Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger today sentenced Francisco Javier Arroyo (31, Crescent City) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Arroyo pleaded guilty on September 25, 2024 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump laid out his vision to renew the American dream, which he is already putting into action at an unprecedented pace. In just over six weeks, the President has made historic strides to reduce illegal immigrati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner (TX-18): "Sandy and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Representative Sylvester Turner," said Sen. Cornyn. "Congressman Turner was a statesman who dedicated his life and career to serving the people of Texas, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, legislation to establish funding at the Department of Commerce for the rescue, recovery and research of sea turtles in Texas and across the United States. Text of the bill  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz Resolution Overturning IRS Rule on Cryptocurrency Passes By Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United State Senate passed a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. The resolution passed by an overwhelming bipartisan major more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Signal: 'Come Out Swinging': GOP Members of Congress Anticipate Trump's Address Daily Signal 'Come Out Swinging': GOP Members of Congress Anticipate Trump's Address March 4, 2025 By Jacob Adams Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, told The Daily Signal he expects Trump to "come out swinging... like he did in his second inaugural" on Jan. 20. Moran emphasized that Republicans need to lo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Defense Secretary Discusses Security at Home, Abroad Ahead of Border Visit During a media interview today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed security at the southern border and how the Defense Department is handling the threat of a potential future conflict with China. The secretary commented on those topics shortly before joining Vice President JD Vance and flying from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Red River Bank Award $145K in Grants to Three Louisiana Nonprofits Funds Will Be Used for Heirs' Property Education METAIRIE, LOUISIANA, March 5, 2025 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded $145,080 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services ($100, more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued the following news release: * * * FUGITIVE FIREARMS TRAFFICKER CAPTURED IN MEXICO AS PART OF OPERATION RIPSAW Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced the arrest of fugitive Roland Munoz (age: 44), who was wanted for trafficking firearms from the United States to a Mexican cartel. On September 21, 2021, along with five other more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Regulatory Burdens on Childcare Providers, Support Kids' Nutrition Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), alongside Reps. Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Young Kim (CA-40), and Adam Gray (CA-13), introduced the Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act. The legislation will prohibit states that receive federal  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance For Texas Wildfires Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state's request for Fire Management Assistance Grants for the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County. "The State of Texas and emergency responders continue to work around-the-clock to fight the wildfires  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Congressman Sylvester Turner Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner: "Cecilia and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Congressman Turner was a man of character who served his fellow Texans for more than 36 years. From his time as State Representative, to Mayor o more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump's Joint Address Of Congress Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement following President Donald Trump's joint address of Congress: "Tonight, President Donald Trump laid out the bold and historic accomplishments that he and his Administration achieved in less than two months. The moment President Trump took the oath of office, he swiftly went to wo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Works to Empower Patients, Boost Transparency Through Improved Data on Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is pushing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide clear and accessible information on inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) to better support patient more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Holloman Air Force Base Partners with TowFLEXX Miltech and Evitado to Revolutionize Aircraft Towing Operations * By Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari  * 49th Wing Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 49th Maintenance Group is advancing its mission readiness through a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract collaboration with Evitado Technologies an more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following commentary on March 5, 2025: * * * The Consequences of Debt Our ever-increasing $36 trillion national debt exceeds the size of the U.S. economy--the largest in the world--and has surpassed the historic peak following World War II, with a debt-to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio of 122 percent. If Congress does not act swiftly to confront the structural disconnect between reck more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * How NASA is Using Virtual Reality to Prepare for Science on Moon Tess Caswell, a stand-in crew member for the Artemis III Virtual Reality Mini-Simulation, executes a moonwalk in the Prototype Immersive Technology (PIT) lab at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The simulation was a test of using VR as a training method for flight controllers and science teams' collaboration on science-focused traverses on the lunar surfa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 9 Houston area criminal aliens in past week convicted or charged with sex offenses HOUSTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nine criminal aliens in the Houston area between Feb. 24 - 28 charged with, or have been convicted of, a sex offense and are amenable to removal from the U.S. The arrests were part of a multi-agen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE forced to arrest convicted drug dealer on the street due to noncompliance with immigration detainer PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Anderson Nunez-Hernandez, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, as he was exiting the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Complex, Feb. 21. Nunez-Hernadez is a criminal alien with a pri more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Initial DOGE findings reveal $80 million in wasteful spending at DOD WASHINGTON - A quick review of some of the initial findings within the Defense Department by the Department of Government Efficiency reveals some $80 million in funds wasted on programs that do not support DOD's core mission. In a social media video posted yesterday eveni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Bret Erickson, board member and chair of the International Fresh Produce Association's U.S. Government Relations Council, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * Thank you, Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee. My name is Bret Erickson. I am the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Thompson lead introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Mike Thompson (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, introduced the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act. The bipartisan, legislation provides tax incentives to acceler more PR

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Lake County Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Firearms Trafficking Investigation Ocala, Florida - Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announces that Jose G. Medina (49, Leesburg) has pleaded guilty to three counts of knowingly making a materially false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm and three counts of causing a Federal Firearm  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Tur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SYLVESTER TURNER Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Turner had a long and disting more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Leader of organization who smuggled aliens through Corpus Christi sent to prison and ordered to forfeit $1 million CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 39-year-old Honduran national who illegally resided in Houston has been ordered to prison following his conviction for transporting illegal aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Marvin Reyes pleaded guilty  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Logistics, sustainment keeps JTF Southern Guard moving, stocked, fueled NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Nobody wants an outsider coming in and stirring the pot, adding their two cents, or giving advice. While most sections prefer to keep their turf untouched, there's one team of subject matter experts that everyone wants all in their oper more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Military Aviator Peer Support Program expands with 59th Medical Wing research, leadership JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - A groundbreaking initiative at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is reshaping the way Air Force aviators receive mental health support. The Military Aviator Peer Support program, spearheaded by the 86th Operations Grou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Buck Wehrbein, president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me here to testify before you today. My name is Buck Wehrbein, and I am a ca more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Introduces Resolution Defending House Decorum WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a House resolution censoring Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for breaking decorum during President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress last night. "Decorum and order are the institutional grounds for the way we do business in the United States Congress, and the sheer disregard fo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a Democrat from Texas: "I am deeply saddened to have learned of the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. My heart goes out to his family and  more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Over 30 individuals sentenced to federal prison following Angelina County drug trafficking investigation BEAUMONT, Texas - Over 30 individuals have been sentenced to federal prison following a five-year investigation into drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. According to information presented in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans for Wreaking Havoc on the Energy Industry and Raising Americans' Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "Scaling for Growth: Meeting the Demand for Reliable, Affordabl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSFR) -- Phillips 66 Company has submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board for its facility in Old Ocean, Texas, located within FTZ Subzone 149C. The request, received by the Board on February 27, 2025, outlines plans to produce renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable naphtha, and renewable gasoline under FTZ procedures. The FTZ Board's approval would allow the company to utilize foreign-status materials more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with City of Del Rio Leaders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with leaders from the City of Del Rio including Mayor Al Arreola and City Manager Shawna Burkhart, to discuss increasing legitimate trade and travel, easing congestion at ports of entry, improving safety, and expediting presidential permits for key bridge expansion projects in the region, specifically for more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * PHOTO: Cornyn Welcomes Chairman George as Guest for Trump Address WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today welcomed Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George to Washington D.C., as his guest for President Trump's Joint Address to Congress this evening. They discussed President Trump's historic border security efforts and Sen. Cornyn's fight to reimburse the State of Texas for costs associated  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Remember to 'spring forward' March 9 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - It's that time of year when people need to remember to set their clocks an hour ahead on March 9 as Daylight Saving Time begins. Daylight Saving Time is the practice of moving the clocks forward one hour from Standard Time during the summer months and cha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU MOURNS THE LOSS OF REPRESENTATIVE SYLVESTER TURNER WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, U.S. Representative for Texas's 18th District. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. He was a true public servant. Congressman Turner was an exemplary leader in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Gill Applauds President Trump's Address to the Nation Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today attended President Trump's Joint Address to Congress alongside his wife Danielle D'Souza Gill. "President Trump is the greatest president of my lifetime. Under his visionary leadership, we are taking our country back--securing our border, restoring our economy, and def more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Bill to Promote Transparency in Export Controls and Strengthen National Security WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) reintroduced the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. This legislation promotes transparency in the export control process for American goods and technologies sent overseas. Specifically, it would authorize  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lloyd Doggett Fact Checks President Trump's Many Lies During Joint Address with "FALSE" Sign Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov (link is external) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) and several colleagues held up "FALSE" signs in response to the many lies delivered by President Trump in his joint address to Congress. Regarding his decision and reaction to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee Introduce Legislation to Deport the International Criminal Court (ICC) Out of NYC March 5, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced the ICC Out of NYC Act (link is external), legislation that would forbid United Nations properties in New York, NY from being used, leased, or occupied by representatives or employees of the Internat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Resolution to Censure Rep. Al Green WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced a resolution to censure Congressman Al Green (D-TX-09) for his disruptive and disorderly conduct during the joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. During President Donald J. Trump's joint session of Congress, Congressman Green "engaged in behavi more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * San Antonio revives aircraft to ensure operational readiness SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations San Antonio's mission demands and celebrates excellence within its aircraft sustainment role. Defense Contract Management Agency's AIMO San Antonio team performs overhaul, maintenance, modification, and repair operatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for March 12 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations and leg more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cornyn introduce bill to strengthen state department's Taiwan strategy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act to require the U.S. Department of State to review and update its policy guidance regarding Taiwan no less than every five years and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Cornyn Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March 5, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and co-author of the Green New Deal resolution, and Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner: Congressman Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant who spent his life fighting for the people of Houston--from the Texas House of Representatives and the mayor's office to t more PR

HAMMOND, Indiana, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Texas Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison FORT WAYNE - Elijah Shores, 30 years old, of Irving, Texas, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced Acting more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Tony Wesner, a board member of the United Egg Producers, from a Feb. 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 2": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of United Egg Producers. UEP is a farmer cooperative whose m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Congressman Moran Responds to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's first joint address to Congress of his second term: "My fellow East Texans, thanks to President Trump, America is strong again. In tonight's joint address, President Trump delivered a clea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Debunks Media Attacks on DOGE WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump, Elon Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their work to root out fraud and put an end to the federal government's frivolous spending of taxpayer dollars and called out the media for spreading falsehoods about DOGE's efforts. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remar more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Previews President Trump's Joint Address, Highlights Border Wins WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) previewed President Trump's Joint Address to Congress and highlighted his administration's successful efforts to reduce illegal immigration in just six weeks after four years of failure under Joe Biden. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * Wyden Condemns Trump DOJ for Abandoning Case Protecting Emergency Abortion Care at Hospitals "In abandoning this case, Donald Trump is abandoning women everywhere" Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today condemned Donald Trump's Department of Justice for dropping a case brought by the Biden admin more PR