WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * A Coastie's best friend--Over 80 years of Coast Guard canines! * The United States Coast Guard has a long history of military working animals. During World War II, horses and dogs were used operationally. Early in the war, German spies landed on East Coast beaches and enemy subs were sighted on the East and West coasts. These incidents led to the establishment of Coast Guard beach pat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Circum-Pacific Council for Energy and Mineral Resources submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management endorsing its request for information on assessing potential leases for critical minerals on the outer continental shelf near American Samoa. The council outlined its backing for the agency's initiative to collaborate with the Government of American Samoa and other stakeholders in exploring seabed resources. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- HCA Florida Trauma Specialists has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Physician Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter highlights the critical need for additional support in managing opioid prescriptions post-surgery as the nation grapples with an ongoing opioid epidemic. In its commentary, the organization applauded the agency's initiative to introduce a G code aimed at recognizing and rewarding more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) on Aug. 21, 2025, by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House dist more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Announces 2025 Service Academy Nomination Applications Due Friday October 10th * NAPLES, Fla. - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing the 2025 Service Academy Nomination Application Window for constituents of Florida's 19th Congressional District. BACKGROUND: The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has granted approvals for a proposed highway interchange in Volusia County, Florida. The action allows for the construction of an interchange on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail (County Road 4118), a project that will affect both the City of Port Orange and the City of New Smyrna Beach. This development follows an agreement where the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) delegated environmental re more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Witness Retaliation Assault * A Florida man was sentenced today to six years and 10 months in prison for assaulting an individual in retaliation for testimony that the victim provided during the assailant's trial for his involvement in a home invasion robbery scheme. "Instead of accepting responsibility for his criminal conduct that resulted in a 47-yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frost Statement on Federal Judge Ruling Halting Operations at Horrific Everglades Immigration Detention Center * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following a federal judge's decision ordering the State of Florida and the Trump Administration to halt construction and wind down operations at the Everglades Immigrant Detention Center, also known as more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Introduces ALCATRAZ Act to Boost Detention Capacity * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Accelerated Logistics and Coordination for Arresting, Transporting, and Removing Aliens Zones (ALCATRAZ) Act, legislation to support state-run detention facilities for illegal aliens by redirecting wasteful Biden-era spending. "Alligator Alcatra more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * NIOC Pensacola Sets Gold Standard for Reserve Integration * PENSACOLA, Fla - United States Navy Reserve Cyber Protection Team receives training from Cyber Warfare Technician Second Class Spencer Burton, a network analyst assigned to 601 CPT at NIOC Pensacola. (U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician Chief Samuel Drew / Released) PENSACOLA, Fla - United States Navy Reserve Cyber Prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Leads Myakka River Letter to Natural Resources Committee * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led a letter calling for the House Committee on Natural Resources to advance H.R. 642, the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025. "Designating the Sarasota segment of the Myakka River as a Partnership Wild and Scenic River (PWSR) is essential to preserve this waterway  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Thanks AG Bondi for Helping Victims and Requests Briefing on California Wildfire Investigation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a briefing on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team's investigation of the causes and contributing factors of the January 2025 California wildf more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day at Tampa Treatment Center TAMPA, Fla.-- Today, on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Ashley Moody is urging Floridians struggling with substance abuse to seek treatment. To emphasize this call to action, Senator Moody met with treatment counselors at Riverside Recovery in Tampa. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Florida Gulf Coast University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting a critical juncture in the American healthcare system. The letter outlines the profound inefficiencies hindered by outdated administrative structures, advanced clinical capabilities, and data infrastructure, ultimately undermining health security and economic stability. The organization emphasizes that the healthcare system is plagued by sy more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Specialist 5th Class Joseph Reynolds, U.S. Army (Vietnam) * Watch the Video Here SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida's 17th District. This interview features Sp more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Space Force successfully launches X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Summary: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the U.S. Space Force (USSF)-36 National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission, carrying the eighth X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission for the U.S. Space Force, the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Violent Criminal Illegal Alien Arrested in Florida for Alleged Aggravated Battery Against a Pregnant Woman * ICE lodged an arrest detainer to ensure this violent thug is not released into American communities again WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an immigration detainer on Noel Gerardo Niz-Marroquin, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, followi more PR