NAPLES, Italy, May 19 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * Adm. Munsch delivers keynote address at NDSU 2025 commencement and speaks at two NDSU ROTC commissioning ceremonies FARGO, North Dakota - Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and commander of NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples, concluded a successful visit to Fargo, May 17, where he received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from North Da more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, May 20 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story on May 2025: * * * Adm. Munsch Delivers Keynote Address at NDSU 2025 Commencement and Speaks at Two NDSU ROTC Commissioning Ceremonies Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and commander of NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples, concluded a successful visit to Fargo, May 17, where he received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from North Dakota State University (NDSU) and delive more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * ADVISORY: Burgum on the Hill as Interior Eyes Public Lands Sales, Steep Budget Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will appear before Congressional committees for the first time since his confirmation in January. The former Republican governor of North Dakota is set to appear before House and Senate appropriators on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Burgum' more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Appointed as Co-Chair of Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group WASHINGTON, D.C. - Established in 1959, the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group is tasked with promoting better understanding and cooperation between Canadian parliamentarians and U.S. members of Congress. The association is comprised of nearly 90 members and serves as a forum to discuss key bilateral and mult more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Questions Air Force Leadership on ISR, Weaponization of Space ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing today to review the posture of the Department of the Air Force, which encompasses both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. Members heard testimony from Secretary of the Air Force Troy Mein more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Statement on the Passing of North Dakota Representative Cindy Schreiber-Beck WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the passing of North Dakota Representative Cindy Schreiber-Beck, who represented District 25 for over a decade. "Cindy was an effective legislator because she combined the qualities of intellect, experience, compassion and common  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Help Families Afford Medically Necessary Diapers WASHINGTON, D.C. - For babies and toddlers, diapers are essential for their health and well-being. However, nearly half of U.S. families with young children struggle to provide enough diapers to keep them clean, dry, and healthy, according to a report from the National Diaper Bank Network. To assist low-income  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, King Introduce Resolution Reaffirming U.S.-Canada Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States and Canada share three oceans and the world's longest border. About 400,000 people and more than $2.5 billion worth of goods and services move across the U.S.-Canada border each day. The relationship between the two countries fosters one of the most significant bilateral trading relationship more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Markey Introduce Legislation to Support Students Walking or Biking to School WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, established nearly two decades ago, was created to make it safer and easier for students who walk or bike to school. In addition to providing safety education to children and caregivers, it also funds infrastructure improvements including sidewalks, cro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Improve Veterans Access to Timely, Local Health Care Legislation streamlines health care access and creates new pathway for rural veterans within 35 miles of a Critical Access Hospital WASHINGTON, D.C. - Many of America's veterans live in rural or highly rural areas and face major challenges to accessing quality and timely health care. To improve access to local more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Resolution Reaffirming U.S.-Canada Partnership Washington, D.C.-- The United States and Canada share three oceans and the world's longest border. About 400,000 people and more than $2.5 billion worth of goods and services move across the U.S.-Canada border each day. The relationship between the two countries fosters one of the most significant bilateral trading relationships in the world. U. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has published notices regarding applications under the Change in Bank Control Act for the acquisition of shares in two bank holding companies. These notices involve parties seeking to acquire or retain controlling interests in banks located in Eldon, Missouri, and Bottineau, North Dakota. The first notice concerns Donnan R. Harrison III of Albany, Georgia; Peggy E. Harrison of Centennial, Colorado; Jill H. Mergelkamp of Barnett, Missouri; more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discuss deregulatory priorities at Environment Subcommittee hearing Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) pushed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin this week for commitments on deregulatory issues affecting North Dakota energy and agriculture producers involving Mercury and Toxic Standards (MATS), Coal Com more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak applauds strong response to AI and Energy Working Group RFI Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today released the following statement after receiving nearly 100 responses to her working group's Request For Information (RFI) on powering the future of artificial intelligence--demonstrating robust engagement from energy, technology, and policy leaders across the country.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak highlights North Dakota farmers who will benefit from One Big Beautiful Bill Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the House of Representatives this morning. She highlighted how the bill's tax provisions will deliver historic tax relief for working class North Dakotans, including more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 23 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Fedorchak votes for Big, Ugly bill, putting billionaires above North Dakotans FARGO - This morning Julie Fedorchak voted for the big, ugly budget bill that includes the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in American history to offset the cost of tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. Rural areas are set to be hit the hardest by these cuts. North Dakota Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak's resolution to overturn burdensome 'Once-In-Always-In' rule heads to President Trump's desk Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Senate version of Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's (R-ND) resolution to overturn the Biden administration's reinstatement of the burdensome 'Once-In-Always-In' rule, which permanently classifies certain industrial facilities more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Strengthen Market Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Industry Senator Discusses Need for More Competitive & Transparent Cattle Market, Urges Nominee to Push Back on Barriers to U.S. Beef Exports WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to strengthen market opportunities for the nation's cattle industry. W more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement in President Trump's Announced Golden Dome Defense Shield Senator Met with General Guetlein Today, Highlighted North Dakota's Contributions to the New System WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after President Trump announced plans to build a Golden Dome missile defense shield. President  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on the Passing of North Dakota Representative Cindy Schreiber-Beck WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement honoring the life and legacy of North Dakota Representative Cindy Schreiber-Beck: "Cindy Schreiber-Beck was a titan in the field of aviation, an innovator, entrepreneur and a dedicated public servant. From starting a successful business with he more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: If Countries Want Access to Our Markets, They Must Abide By Our Standards BISMARCK, N.D. - On President Trump's "Liberation Day" last month, he argued non-tariff trade barriers are often more damaging to America's competitiveness than actual tariffs imposed by foreign governments. He rightly called out unfair practices like currency manipulation, export subsidies, and in more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, I rise today in stron more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Overturns Harmful California EV Mandates WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the final days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Clean Air Act waivers for a number of California electric vehicle (EV) mandates. These waivers would allow California to force a shift to EVs by 2035, imposing unrealistic standards on automakers and restricting consumer choice f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * White House, Secretary Hegseth Unveil Plan for Golden Dome of America WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the U.S. faces evolving and pressing threats, missile defense plays an essential role in deterring and defeating adversary missiles and other threats against the nation. Days after his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the implementation of a next-generatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Secures Victory for Continental Resources in Mineral Rights Dispute On May 2, 2025, WilmerHale achieved a significant appellate victory for oil-and-gas producer Continental Resources in a complex, multimillion-dollar mineral rights dispute with the state and federal governments in North Dakota. A panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a lower-court ruling that the federal governme more PR