RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos," Nov. 29. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander and a University of Texas alum, along with Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, AFRS deputy commander and Tex more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos," Nov. 29. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander and a University of Texas alum, along with Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, AFRS deputy commander and Texas A&M more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Esta semana, la Camara de Representantes aprobo la Ley H.R. 9172(link is external), la Iniciativa de Destruccion de Precursores Almacenados en el Extranjero y Aplicacion Segura (DISPOSE, por sus siglas en ingles), como parte de la Ley de Mejora de la Calidad de Vida de los Miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas y Autorizacion de Defensa Nacional (NDAA, por sus siglas en ingles) para el Ano Fiscal 2025. El proyec more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily bed down at Grand Forks Air Force Base starting in December, three newly established Air Education and Training Command centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone to reoptimize for Great Power Competi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "This year's NDAA roots out radical ideology in the military like removing Green New Deal climate footprint restrictions from our weapons systems and puts America First by bolstering our southern border, supporting our allies, and deterring our adversaries," sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led 15 of his colleagues in a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump urging his administration to pursue favorable trade deals that boost exports of American cotton. Seeking new trade agreements expanding cotton exports would increase commodity prices and restore U.S. market dominance after the Biden administration's failed policies have caused the U.S. t more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. Sixteen Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-03, graduated on December 13, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their wings and begin the next phase of advanced pilot traini more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA) led 24 lawmakers in sending a bicameral letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, revealing the results of their investigation into Navient regarding its cancellation process for the predatory, for-profit student loans in its portfolio and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after he was selected to be a member of the House Ways and Means Committee for the 119th Congress: "I am incredibly honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me by selecting me as a member of the Ways and Means Committee for the 119th Congress. From tax policy to healthcare to trade matters, the Ways and Means Committee touches  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. While average BAH rates increased, different rental markets ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $6 million for one selected project to explore the transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) from onshore industrial and power generation facilities to offshore secure geologic storage in Texas state waters. In addition, DOE announced it will make up to $48M availa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: HOUSTON Ayvaz Pizza, LLC, doing business as Pizza Hut, which operates more than 350 Pizza Hut restaurants in ten states and multiple locations in the Houston area, violated federal law when it subjected a female employee to sex-based harassment and retaliation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. According to the EEOC, the employee was hara more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * 70 applicants tentatively selected to receive funding for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with infrastructure and workforce development projects, to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, Dec. 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 70 applicants across 27 states, three Tribal Nations, and one territor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia arrested Gora Tourie Fall, a 34-year-old citizen of Senegal, during a targeted enforcement operation on Dec. 10, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fall, who has an outstanding murder warrant for his arrest in Brazil, is being held in ICE custody pending removal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued a notification of availability of petition for rulemaking in the Federal Register on Nov. 26, 2024, entitled "Contributions Through Untraceable Electronic Payment Methods". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Commission announces its receipt of a Petition for Rulemaking submitted by Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas. The Petition asks the Commission to amend its regulations concerning the use of credit cards to make contrib more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 9, 2024, from the North Houston Association: * * * To: Docket Management Facility United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE West Building Ground Floor Rm. W12-140 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Support for Renewal of MOU between TxDOT and FHWA * * * The North Houston Association (NHA) is a regional business assoc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 24, 2024, from Southeast Texas Clean Air and Water Inc.: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations M-30 Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Comments on Draft Renewal of TxDOT's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Implementing the NEPA Program with the Federal Highway Administration Oversight ( more ST

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following article on December 6, 2024, by Prithvi Kalkunte, Jesse Thompson and Garrett Golding entitled "Electric reliability concerns spur Texas backup generation boom." Here are excerpts: * * * After a spate of outages that plunged millions into the dark, Texans can't help but think about how to keep the lights on. The deadly, statewide deep freeze outage in February 2021, affecting 4.5 million customers, was perhaps  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following article on December 4, 2024, by Robert Leigh, Laila Assanie and Isabel Brizuela entitled "New Mexico draws on energy, trade to spur economy." Here are excerpts: * * * New Mexico is the nation's second-largest oil and gas producer (behind Texas). It is the home to cutting-edge federal research and houses a busy port of entry through which a growing volume of goods passes from Mexico, the nation's No. 1 trade par more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas Laughlin Air Force Base hosted three world renowned extreme sports athletes, Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler, Dec. 4-6, 2024, for an extraordinary visit to create a unique opportunity to bridge the worlds of high-performance sports and undergraduate pilot training (UPT). The week kicked off with the athletes stepping into flight trainin more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Holloman celebrated NAIHM with a variety of events: an opening ceremony featuring a guest speaker from the Mescalero Tribe, a storytime session at the Ahrens Memorial Library, and a performance by the Kallestewa Dance Group at the Holloman Middle and Elementary School. In 1916, New York became the first state to recognize "American Indian Day." 1976 President Gerald Ford designated  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Scalise (R-La.) announced the House Republican Steering Committee's recommendations for committee chairs for the 119th Congress. "After four years of suffering under the radical policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and a Democrat-controlled Senate, the American people made clear they are ready for a change. With Republicans taking cont more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort to prepare Special Missions Aviators and pilots for critical roles in convoy support, search and rescue more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $20.5 million for 25 grants across 14 states and Puerto Rico to modernize airports under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law over a period of five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure im more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 2, 2024, entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium". Notice is hereby given that, on October 2, 2024, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium ("RISE") has filed w more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for December. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo. On Dec. 13, the 11 honorees for December were announced during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosted by Cigarroa High Sch more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New smoke detection system, automated external defibrillators move historic venue one step closer to reopening * * * COLUMBUS, Texas - The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust soon will install a smoke detection system and purchase automated external defibrillators as part of ongoing renovations to the Stafford Opera House, thanks to an $11,437 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New breathing equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies * * * COLORADO COUNTY, Texas - The Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department is upgrading and adding new breathing equipment to its fleet of essential rescue gear, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, combined with $21,232 in matching  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Funding will support first responders, civic centers and dozens of other projects across LCRA's service area * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $890,973 in grants to support community projects across LCRA's wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The Community Development Partnership Program grants will help fund 37 projects, including a new emergenc more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Window treatment, drainage improvements will help preserve cultural venue housed in historic post office * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham Heritage Museum soon will install new window shades, tinting and drainage spouts to improve energy efficiency and protect the museum's valuable collections and historic structure it calls home, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Auth more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New lighting system will enhance performances, community events * * * BRENHAM, Texas - The Brenham High School Theater soon will replace its 25-year-old lighting system with more modern, dynamic lighting for its performances and community events hosted in the space, thanks to a $4,896 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brenham. The Community Development Partnershi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Defendant Also Helped Oligarch Illegally Transfer a $10 Million U.S. Investment to Business Associate * * * Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Menno Goedman, the Co-Director of Task Force KleptoCapture, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bur more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager on Nov. 18. The self-proclaimed tree hugger loves nature and all animals and grew up just north of San Antonio. We recently asked Coon a few questions about her life, career and thoughts about joining the NMFDC team. Q: What was your previou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking at the Southern Border has passed the U.S. Senate. Sen. Ossoff's bipartisan DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act passed the U.S. Senate to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s capacity to detect fentanyl and xylazine at ports of entry and better prevent it from crossing the border. The bipartisan bill, which Sen. Os more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: A research collaboration between the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and several partner institutions was honored with the Best Event Report award at the 2024 International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons and Game Creation Events. The eighth annual conference for researchers, educators, professionals and event organizers in high-performance c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from Tim Puyleart, senior vice president of HS&S at Ports America, Morristown, New Jersey: * * * To: Mr. James Frederick Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Subject: Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety a more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "It is our duty in Congress to equip our men and women in uniform with the tools and resources needed to be laser-focused on lethality to protect our country. I proudly voted for this strong  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement on the JUDGES Act: "I voted against S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. This legislation would authorize 66 new federal judgeships in districts nationwide. While Texans benefit from the additional judges, I voted against the bill as a matter of keeping my word. In a letter I sent on December 19, 2022, I more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, December 12, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to the news that the Biden Administration has granted clemency for nearly 1500 Americans, including her constituent and Arlington resident, Lashundra Tenneal Wilson."I applaud President Biden's actions today in granting clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals, including 39 pardons for individuals who had b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Keith Self led a letter (https://files.constantcontact.com/aa957b36901/f7ad648b-7c40-4e69-8f07-22aacc94743f.pdf) with Congressman Wesley Hunt, Congressman Michael Cloud, Congressman Tony Gonzales, and Congressman-elect Brandon Gill to the Republican Members of the Texas House of Representatives. The letter urged each Member to support the Texas Republican Caucus Speaker nominee and stand firm  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), achieved several key victories in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical legislation, which establishes funding levels and policies for the Department of Defense, passed with bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. Congressman Luttrell's provisions underscore h more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: (Houston, TX)--On Friday, December 13, 2024, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will host a press conference after touring the United States Postal Service (USPS) North Houston Regional Processing Center. During the press conference, they will discuss issues related to mail delivery delays and concern about the upcoming holiday rush, including a test letter and check sent by the  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Jeffrey McWhorter, 63, of Awendaw, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, which was committed during his time as President and CEO of Palmetto Railways. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that McWhorter introduced a known co- conspirator, referred to as T.B., to a company headquartered in Texas. T.B. hoped that McWhor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 9172(link is external), the Destruction Initiative for Stored Precursors Overseas and Safe Enforcement (DISPOSE) Act, as part of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill was introduced(link is external) by House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Chairwoman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and U.S. Representative Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee renewed efforts to urge President Joe Biden to pardon Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of murder in 1977 following a controversial investigation and trial, which many civil rights leaders and legal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill designating the United States Post Office located on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi as the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office." The bill memorializes the service of Capt. Batterson as a United States Navy veteran and former Naval Aviator. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas-27) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) in celebrating the Senate's unanimous passage of their bipartisan resolution commemorating September 22nd through October 3rd as National Hispanic Restaurant Week. Upon passage, Sen. Cruz said, "Growing up in a Cuban household in Texas, I know Latino food isn't just about flavor--it's about family more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statements after their James R. Dominguez Memorial Act was signed into law renaming the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County after James Ray Dominguez, a Border Patrol agent who tragically lost his life on July 19, 2012, while clearing debris from the side of Highw more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The prevalence of sexual assault at the military service academies saw its first decline in 10 years, according to the preliminary findings from the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey for academic program year 2023-24, released Dec. 12. The data suggests the Defense Department's efforts to address these issues may be gaining traction. "As you ma more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a stay preventing Harris County from restarting its unlawful "guaranteed income" program after the County made an attempt to sidestep a court order halting a similar program. In April 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued Harris County to stop its original "guaranteed income" program that unlawfully distributed public money with "no strings attached." more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for unlawfully providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents in direct violation of state law. Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York doctor and founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, unlawfully provided a Collin County resident with abortion-inducing drugs that ended the life of an unborn child and resulted in  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Houston resident and his naturalized wife from Vietnam have received prison sentences for unlicensed money transmitting and money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Vinh Quang Phan and Diana Le Phan entered guilty pleas June 18. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison has now sentenced Vinh Phan and Diana Phan to 120 months in federal prison. Each w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man was found guilty today of felony and misdemeanor offenses, including assaulting law enforcement with a weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Luke Russell Coffee, 44, of Dallas,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act). The JUDGES Act is the Senate passed version of a bill introduced by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and co-sponsored by Congressman Valadao earlier this year. The legislation addresses the current backlog and understaffing of courts by creating 6 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, reintroduced the Department of Defense (DOD) Climate Resilience and Readiness Act to address the Pentagon's contributions to climate change and to mitigate climate change's impact on our military readiness. The Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) introduced the Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act to increase military readiness and cut costs by allowing servicemembers to repair their own equipment. Our military pays Pentagon contractors hundreds of billions of dollars annually to purchase weapons systems and more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 01:07 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. #cboxClose { position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px; display: block; background: url(/desktopmodules/articlecs/images/media_popup_close.png) no-repeat top center; widt more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: 01:07 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, explains why she joined the Air Force and why she stays. Although her dreams of becoming an astronaut have changed, she continues to serve because of the people and sense of community the Air Force offers. ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Congressional investigation reveals Navient may be improperly denying borrowers relief from predatory student loans Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to federal regulators that revealed the results of their investigation into Navient about its cancellation process for the predatory, for-profit student loans in its portfolio and urging the agencies to ensu more PR