JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 5 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Three Department of Law Attorneys Chosen to Fill Judicial Roles (Anchorage, AK) - Three Department of Law Attorneys have been selected to fill judicial vacancies. Two state appointments were made by Governor Mike Dunleavy, and one federal nomination by President Trump confirmed today by the U.S. Senate. "When the Department's attorneys are chosen to serve on the bench, it re more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported blood drives at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy, helping collect 1,581 units--enough to save nearly 5,000 lives worldwide. Operation Pulse Lift Goes Global, Saving U.S. Military Lives In January, U.S. Army officer cadets and U.S. Navy midshipmen, along with faculty and staff more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, Cal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board. The Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Jocelyn Fenton, director of programs at the Denali Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Stanton, and Honorable Members of the Committee: Tha more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Researchers Collaborate on NASA's Northern Lights Rocket Launch * A NASA dual-rocket launch scheduled this month will explore the northern lights, whose sky-spanning colors have recently made a stunningly extensive appearance. Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and eight other institutions are collaborating on the mission, which aims to advance the understan more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee." Committee Action 117TH CONGRESS Second Session--Legislative Action On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-398) on the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act (H.R. 3620). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Dec. 9, 2025. The House passed the bill on Dec. 15, 2025, and it has been referred to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 3620 is to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Southcentral Fou more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Congratulates Aaron Peterson - Alaska's New Federal Judge - on Senate Confirmation * Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted to confirm Aaron Christian Peterson to be a U.S. District Judge for the District of Alaska. Peterson was confirmed by a bipartisan 58-39 vote. Senator Murkowski released the following statement in response: "I congratulate soon-to-be-Judge P more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Peterson Confirmed as New Alaska Federal Judge * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today thanked his Senate colleagues for voting to confirm Aaron Christian Peterson, of Eagle River, Alaska, as a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Alaska. On November 19, 2025, Sen. Sullivan introduced Peterson at his nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen, Begich Lead Bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Bill * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK-AL), members of both the House Transportation and Infrastructure and House Science, Space and Technology Committees, introduced the Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act (link is external). This bipartisan bill would require the Director of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial * Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Advances Legislation Supporting Wildlife and Rural Communities Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills related to wildlife stewardship, conservation and water project operations. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issu more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Graduate School of Nursing Supports Arctic Readiness for the 11th Airborne Division * Operating in the Arctic presents some of the most demanding conditions military medical professionals will ever face. To ensure medics and clinicians are prepared to deliver care in extreme cold and high-altitude environments, the Uniformed Services University (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) recently  more PR