CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * $43 million gift to UVA enables community partnership for early childhood learning center The University of Virginia announced Friday a $43.4 million gift to the School of Education and Human Development, an investment that positions UVA to join local partners in bringing to fruition an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville. The gift from UVA alumni Kathleen and David LaCross is the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Ten state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the National Marine Fisheries Service to refrain from weakening or rescinding the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Reduction Rule. The letter responds to the Office of Protected Resources at NMFS regarding an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning potential amendments to the 2008 Speed Rule. The states expressed concern that any deregulatory action more ST

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 42 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing proposed changes to tenant protections under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. These groups raised concerns about a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published by HUD on April 30, 2026, which seeks to roll back tenant protection regulations finalized in January 2025. The coalition urged HUD to fully impl more ST

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Digital thread delivers value, so what's stopping scale? What aerospace and defense industry leaders say it takes to break through - A report from Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Virginia, EY, London, England - June 2026 (19 pages) * * * The Aerospace Industries Association and EY issued a report examining the adoption of digital thread technologies across the aerospace and defense sector and assessing why many organizations struggle to scale these  more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Highlights Affordability Focus Through Testimony on Government Accountability, Taxpayer Protections, and Energy Reform * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SD Issues Statement on Joe Biden Keynote Appearance at McGovern Day Dinner * Pierre, SD - Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) issued a statement on former President Joe Biden's appearance as keynote speaker at the South Dakota Democrat Party's McGovern Day Dinner Friday. The chapter reminded voters that Biden's policies led to higher taxes, increased regula more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Nearly Half of Greater Richmond Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * RICHMOND, VA -- The summer struggle is daunting for working families in the Greater Richmond area (the City of Richmond as well as Henrico and Chesterfield Counties). Parents want affordable su more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Goes 20-for-20 in Final Appropriations Season * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Amodei announced that all 20 of his Community Project Funding requests, totaling over $29 million, for NV-02 were accepted following the House Appropriations Committee's release of the FY27 bills for Interior and Environment; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, and  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Appalachian Music Collective launches across region * The Appalachian Music Collective (AMC) launches today as a unified voice for musicians, venue operators, educators, music services and presenters across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. The AMC addresses critical needs and opportunities identified in the 2024 Northeast Tennessee Music Census sponsored by more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Stations * Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the action taken today by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies and the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending EPA's efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and urging E more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS EPA RESEARCH ON THE HARMS OF MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER, CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, affirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for re more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, June 5 (TNSrep) -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Begonia Filgueira Named on 2026 ENDS Report Power List ENDS Report has named Begonia Filgueira as one of the UK's most influential lawyers in its 2026 Power List, recognising those who have made the greatest impact in the environmental sector over the past two years. The ENDS Report Power List notes: "Having advised governments, consultancies and the UN, Filgueira is regarded as one of the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Scott, Markey Introduce the Equal Remedies Act to Fully Compensate Workers for Discrimination, Hold Employers Accountable * As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Today House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), House Education and Workforce Committee more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Appoints New Members to Financial Analysts Journal(R) Advisory Council and Editorial Board CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced new appointees to the Advisory Council and Editorial Board of the CFA Institute Financial Analysts Journal, the leading practitioner journal for the glo more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA recognizes Nixon Peabody attorneys and practice areas for 2026 Nixon Peabody LLP announced that 69 of the firm's attorneys and 29 practice areas have been recognized as industry leaders in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA gave notable recognition to six of Nixon Peabody's firmwide practice areas: * Capital Markets: Securitization: more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 4 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College President Featured in New Book on Crisis in Higher Education * A newly released book examining the challenges facing colleges and universities across America features an essay by Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., highlighting both the problems confronting American higher education and the solutions already being implemented at institutions committed to authentic educa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases By 17,000 In May As Both Nonresidential And Residential Firms Add Jobs; Hourly Pay Rises By 5.0 Percent For The Year Industry Employment and Wage Gains Continue to Outpace Overall Labor Market But Future Job Growth May Stall from Growing Community Backlash to Data Centers, Risk Congress Won't Pass New Highway Bill on Time  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary to DC Journal: * * * RFK Jr.'s Actions Empower Lawyers at the Expense of Americans' Health * For the last year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has worked to dismantle a decades-old, bipartisan consensus on the basics of public health. It's long past time that the public asks why. Kennedy likes to position himself as a public health crusader and champ more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary to PJ Media: * * * CASE Op-Ed in PJ Media: Trump's FDA Course Correction Is a Win for Consumers * In the span of a week, the administration has taken two important steps in the right direction. First, the Food and Drug Administration moved forward on flavored vaping products for adults after President Trump pushed the agency to stop dragging its feet. Then, the president signale more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan FY27 NDAA Out of House Armed Services Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - Tonight, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to advance the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act out of the House Armed Services Committee. The committee-passed bill authorizes Courtney's request  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Civil Servants Sue Justice Department Over Unlawful Policy Denying Telework Accommodations to Workers with Disabilities Class Action Challenges Executive Office for Immigration Review's Blanket Denial of Telework as a Reasonable Accommodatio - Alexandri more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges * * Games to take place Dec. 1-3 across ESPN networks * Men's Challenge headlined by preseason No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Duke * Women's Challenge features No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke in marquee showdown The SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges retur more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 5 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Federal Prudential Regulators Ask Financial Institutions to Detect and Report Illicit Activity Related to Illegal Aliens * Alexandria, VA (June 5, 2026) -Today the National Credit Union Administration joined the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency in issuin more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire * Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, has announced he will retire after 15 years leading the Sarasota museum complex governed by Florida State University. High has served as executive director since 2011, overseeing a period of significant growth in collections, educational programming, att more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: * * * Full Transcript: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Brian Armstrong - It's about financial inclusion. Right? There's something like 80% of Americans feel that the current financial system's not worki more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Workforce Initiative Wins National Economic Development Award * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated InternshipsVA -a statewide initiative to strengthen the Commonwealth's workforce by connecting students with paid internships in Virginia - winning a Business Facilities 2026 Economic Development Organization (EDO) award. Th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * June 4, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Board of Respiratory Care; Michigan Board of Audiology; Michigan Board of Acupuncture; Human Trafficking Commission; Michigan Barrier Free Design Board; Human  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks during a committee hearing: * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on Reconciliation Same-Day Authority As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure providing same-day authority through Frida more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit Yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 26-1250 into law, taking a significant step forward in protecting Coloradans from having their property unjustly confiscated by law enforcement agencies. The bill, which passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support, closes a loophole in the civil  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans Votes AGAIN For Trump's Cost-Spiking Iran War, Has No Comment When Asked Why * "News 3 reached out to Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans for comment... Her office did [not] respond by the deadline for this story" This week, vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans voted against stopping Donald Trump's reckless war in Iran that is costing billions of dollars, pu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Booker Request Update Regarding United Nations Gang Suppression Force in Haiti * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), led a letter to U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio regarding the Administration's current policy toward Haiti. In the letter, the senators request more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * KU Council of Trustees Approve New Slate of Officers at Thursday's June Meeting The Kutztown University Council of Trustees approved its new slate of officers to highlight the Council's June 2026 board meeting Thursday afternoon. Kevin Harden Jr. '07, Esq., was elected chair, Phillips Armstrong '71 was elected vice chair, and Sandy Green was elected secretary to two-year terms beginning July 1, 202 more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Lack of Interest in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Lease Sale Confirms Inviable Solution to Current Energy Demands * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2026) -The National Wildlife Federation applauds the major domestic oil and gas companies for declining to participate in today's lease sale within the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The absence of m more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Lecturer Receives Prestigious National Award for Research on Tangier Island * Lincoln Lewis, lecturer of architectural history and theory in Marywood University's School of Architecture, has been awarded the 2025 Richard Guy Wilson Prize for Excellence in the Study of Buildings, Landscapes and Places for his research project, "Tides of Time: Documenting Tangier Island's Built Environment & Cultura more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Maxwell AFB welcomes new wing commander By Eric Sharman, 42d Air Base Wing Public Affairs  Col. Mike Gallucci assumed command of the 42d Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony June 5 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Gallucci accepted command from Col. Shamekia Toliver during the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Daniel Tulley, Air University commander and  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Old Dominion University Research Unveils Support Strategies for Student Veterans Studying Engineering By Kelsey Kendall Military-affiliated students at Old Dominion University are turning their service into high-demand civilian careers, backed by a University that understands their path. Nearly 30% of the Monarch student population has military ties, and many pursue rigorous STEM degrees at the Ba more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Press groups to IU: 'Now is the time' to demonstrate commitment to student media A coalition of 14 national journalism organizations sent a letter Wednesday to Indiana University administrators, urging them to act on a student media task force's recommendations -- and warning that the press freedom community is still watching. IU appointed the Task Force on Editorial Independence and Sustainability i more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Protect Healthcare Workers Act signed into law, honoring Sentara's years of advocacy * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the Protect Healthcare Workers Act, which the Virginia General Assembly passed during the 2026 session after years of lobbying by hospital systems, led by Virginia-based Sentara Health. Spanberger recreated the moment during a ceremonial signing at Sentara N more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 5 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of June 1, 2026: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of June 1, 2026 * Radford represented at RBTC annual awards Radford University administration and alumni were represented among the winners at this year's Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) Technite awards ceremony, honoring the year's standouts among researchers, leaders and visionaries in the regional tech and life sc more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 5 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * CEHD again earns CAEP accreditation Radford University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has earned full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) with no areas for improvement or stipulations for a second consecutive review cycle. This national recognition reflects the strength, coherence and impact of the college's educator preparation progra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on May Jobs Report Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy gained 172,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3 perce more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire applauds passage of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the passage of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Representative John McGuire issued the following statement. "Farmers are the backbone of Virginia's economy," more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire celebrates committee passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the passage of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act in committee, Representative John McGuire issued the following statement. "We wouldn't have a country without our men and women in uniform," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act en more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Rodriguez Army Health Clinic enhances readiness through innovative Sword Thrive therapy program * FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO -The Rodriguez Army Health Clinic is advancing military physical readiness in the Caribbean by offering flexible, accessible rehabilitation through the Sword Thrive program, which allows service members to recover on their own schedules and promotes quicker return to duty. Sw more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Lebanon War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting no on H.Con.Res, 84, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon within 7 days. "Today, I voted against this war powers resolution, not because I support U.S. involvement i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Georgia * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; three represented Georgia. The Georgia delegates included Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton. Their signatures are on the far left of the document. Gwi more PR

DOVER, Delaware, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Pregnancy stress risks UD study links pregnancy stress to long-term cardiovascular effects * Pregnancy is often described as a rollercoaster of emotions, with expectant mothers feeling blissful and joyous while simultaneously anxious and stressed. But new research from the University of Delaware suggests the effects of that stress may extend far beyond delivery -- and impact long-term c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * Victory: Virginia Halts Unlawful Rejection of College Student Voter Registration Applications * Today, in a significant victory for Virginia college students, a federal district court judge approved a consent decree requiring Virginia officials to accept certain voter registration applications completed by college students. Previously, students' voter registration applications were being rejected d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Secures Key NDAA Wins for Virginia Service Members & Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), a U.S. Army veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of Committee. "I was proud to secure bipartisan wins for Virginia's service mem more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Tyler Brown spreads his wings through ACE-IT Independent living, a trip to VidCon, employment -- and even establishing a Roblox club - are among his achievements. By Amelia Heymann For Tyler Brown, graduation this spring -- from Virginia Commonwealth University's ACE-IT in College program -- reflects a notable step forward for both independence and creativity. ACE-IT, VCU's accred more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Hernan Bucheli named interim leader for VCU Global Education Office Hernan Bucheli, Ed.D., has been named interim leader for the VCU Global Education Office, effective June 19. In addition to the interim role, Bucheli will continue to serve as vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success. "As VCU's international footprint continues to grow, strategically aligning our enr more PR

GLEN ALLEN, Virginia, June 5 -- The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Virginia Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs Have Served Nearly 10,000 Patients, Saved Almost $102 Million in Healthcare Costs In Support of Public Health and Safety, Virginia Hospital HVIPs Have Served Nearly 10,000 Patients Since 2019, Resulting in a Dramatically Reduced Re-Injury Rate Among that Population and Almost $102 Million in Healthcare  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Foundation Board of Directors Adds Five Members The Wake Tech Foundation has appointed five distinguished business and community leaders to its Board of Directors. Charles Britt, Hadley Callaway, Aaron Godby, Terrell Midgett and Haniya Mir bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing Wake Tech's mission and supporting student success. "Each of these new board members brin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw & Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect & Expand National Scenic Trails * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced legislation to preserve and expand America's national trail system. The Complete America's Great Trails Act gives a tax credit to landowners who voluntarily make land contributions towa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Hoyer, Van Hollen Release Statement on Trump Administration Reclassification of Thousands of Federal Workers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Steny Hoyer (MD-05) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), co-chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order reclassifying abo more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed earns MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award * BETHESDA, Md. - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and two of its healthcare providers earned awards for high reliability and exceptional patient care during the 2026 Military Health System Conference held May 26-29 in Dallas, Texas. Walter Reed earned the MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award. Dr. Kip Hartman received the 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Slam Partisan Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), both members of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a partisan megabill that abandons the regular-order funding process and provides $70 billion in taxpayer funds for the Trump-Vance Administration's draconian immigratio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen & Alsobrooks Raise Concerns Over Blanket Pause on Immigration Decisions Based on National Origin * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) raised concerns over the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) blanket pause on the adjudication of immigration applications for fo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch on Cuba: "Nobody here or in Cuba should be under any illusions: an unauthorized, unjustified, reckless war with Cuba is where we are heading." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week delivered remarks from the Senate floor underscoring how an attack by the Trump Administration on Cuba would be another reckless and illegal use of U.S. military power. In his remarks, Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Supports Advancement of Legislation to Strengthen Our National Defense and Revitalize the Defense Industrial Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services and chairman of the subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL), voted in favor of the committee's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (ND more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Ryan Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in FY27 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus, announced several key wins they secured to bolster the defense innovation ecosystem in the House Armed Services Committee's draft of the National Defense Authorization Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITTMAN, RYAN DELIVER KEY DEFENSE MODERNIZATION CAUCUS WINS IN FY27 NDAA * Wittman, Ryan Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in FY27 NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus, announced several key wins they secured to bolster the defense innovation ecosystem in the House Armed S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia's Agricultural Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brook more PR