WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of America's 250th Birthday, Lankford Celebrates the American Experiment * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is marking America's 250th birthday by telling the story of our founding, honoring the sacrifices that built the nation, and reminding Oklahomans that the American experiment in freedom is still alive today. Ahead of the semiquincentennial, Lankford launched a video series from the halls of the US Capitol, sharing more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * Why Offshore Matters for America's Next 250 Years As America approaches its 250th anniversary, instability in the Middle East is a reminder of one of our country's greatest modern achievements: we changed our energy destiny. A generation ago, global disruptions exposed America's dependence on foreign energy. Today, the United States is the world's leading producer of oil and natural gas. America didn't become an energy superpower by  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Bill to Name Charlotte Post Office After Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor * Public domain photo from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command. Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced a bill to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice during Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Ba more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states. States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must have less than 26 percent of their bridges classifi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Economic Development Administration: Actions Needed to Assess Disaster Recovery Outcomes * Fast Facts After natural disasters, the Economic Development Administration helps communities recover by coordinating federal agencies and funding projects. In FY 2014-2024, the agency awarded $2.1 billion for economic recovery projects. Projects included flood mitigation at ports, and programs like business incubators-which provide entrepreneursh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household energy bills, and strengthen U.S. energy and indus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Group Brand Name: Fusia Product Description: Kimchi more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, July 3 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * Gonzaga School of Health Sciences Earns Endorsement for Simulation Students pursuing nursing and other health care careers complete much of their training in environments that simulate real medical exam experiences. The hands-on practice gained is critical for applying knowledge and skills before graduates enter the workplace, hence the necessity of state-of-the-art simulation labs like those at Gonzaga University's School of Health Sciences. This spring, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry": * * * "Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry. "From college athletics to professional leagues, spor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lankford Celebrates Launch of Prison Fellowship Academy at FCI El Reno, Marking Years of Work to Expand Faith-Based Rehabilitation in Federal Prisons * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) recently celebrated the launch of the first federal Prison Fellowship Academy at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in El Reno, Oklahoma, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held earlier this month. Prison Fellowship is the first n more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Mark Cruz, President Trump's nominee to be director of the Indian Health Service, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Waq'lis'i, Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. My name is Mark Cruz. I am deeply honored--as are my family, the Klamath Tribes, and my fellow Oregonians--that President Trump has nominated me to serve as the 12th Director of the Indian Health Serv more PR

SALINA, Kansas, July 3 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Reveals 2026 Alumni Award Winners to be Honored at Homecoming Kansas Wesleyan is proud to add four new honorees to its growing list of Alumni Award recipients. This year, the awards will go to Dr. Sharneice Pierce '11 (Alumni Achievement Award), Jakob Provo '15 (Young Alumni Award), Hannah Holt '14 G'16 (Alumni Service Award) and Mary Ann St. Clair (Alumni by Choice Award). The awards will be given at the Jerry Jones Athletic Hall of Fame Induc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY KANSAS CITY, KS -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Kansas, according to papers filed in federal court Wednesday. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), with the assistance more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on historic properties proposed for National Register listing and related actions across 15 states. The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 13, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, under a notice published by the agency. The nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers include the L more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 2 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU Paleontologists Make "One in a Million" Discovery of Soft Tissue Preserved in 450-Million-Year-Old Fossil * NORMAN, OKLA. - Before the oldest dinosaur, before animals or even plants had expanded onto dry land, ancient relatives of starfish called crinoids, resembling stalked sea flowers, were among the first creatures to flourish in Earth's earliest coral reefs over 450 million years ago. The study of fossilized crinoids helps scientists understand ho more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, July 1 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Wood sworn in as Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation * Scott Wood took his oath of office as Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation Friday, June 26. He succeeds former Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, who was sworn in as Governor after 10 consecutive term Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby resigned the office effective June 26. Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby and Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby e more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows By Kim Horner As semiconductor manufacturers invest heavily in new facilities in North Texas and across the U.S., The University of Texas at Dallas is leading regional efforts to train workers for the growing industry. Building on its workforce-development efforts and partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers and community colleges, UT Dallas has been selected to lead key initiative more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Making Democracy Flourish in the Classroom A Karsh Institute fellowship for K-12 educators is exploring how civic learning can prepare students for democratic life. By Natalie Ermann Russell Last August, a group of K-12 civics teachers and educators from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County gathered in a circle on the floor. They were reflecting on what they had learned during the first day of the Karsh  more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus Launches First Programming Under APEX Center for Humanities in Action * Students are already benefitting from programming under Ursinus College's new Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA). The grant-funded center is being established to support student research, internships, and community-engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Lori Daggar, Ph.D., associate professor of history, is leading the center's launch and will  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 2 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball announces WNT Program rosters for 2026 WBSC World Cup Group Stage and International Cup USA Softball has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Program at two international events in 2026 -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup Group C Stage Event and the USA Softball International Cup. Selected by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), the 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C  more PR