WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on June 26, 2025: * * * Name of Product: DR Power LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs (5.0 Ah) Hazard: The recalled battery packs can short-circuit and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 26, 2025 Units: About 13,200 Consumer Contact: DR Power toll-free at 800-454-8643 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Booker Renew Push to Ban the U.S. Sale and Manufacturing of "K-Leather" and Protect Kangaroos from Largest Commercial Slaughter in the World * June 25, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, also known as "k-leather." After years of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper, Senators Host PRIDE Celebration at Kennedy Center * In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, and Brian Schatz hosted a pride celebration and musical performance titled "Love is Love" on Monday at the Kennedy Center's Justice Forum. The concert, produced by acclaimed Broadway producer Jef more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Klobuchar Call on Defense Department to Fund Lifesaving Programs for Service Members and Families * WASHINGTON, June 26 - Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling on the Department of Defense to fully fund lifesaving programs for U.S. service members and their families. In the most recent government funding bi more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 27 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: * * * Predicting Lightning Before it Strikes with NOAA's LightningCast Lightning is one of nature's most dangerous weather threats. Accurately predicting where it might strike can not only protect property, but improve public safety and ultimately save lives. Because lightning often accompanies severe weather, trac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, which would allow the National Credit Union Administration Board to increase the federal credit union loan maturity cap to 20 years, or longer if the Board allows by regulation. It also allows loan maturities for  more PR