WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver's Statement on the Kansas City Chiefs' Relocation * (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Kansas City Chiefs announced their relocation from Missouri to Kansas. "When a major corporation leaves the city, it hurts badly but it will heal. When a major league franchise leaves the city, especially wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri, has announced its intent to repatriate a Native American cultural item determined to meet the definition of an unassociated funerary object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The determination was published through the National Park Service as part of its administrative responsibilities, while Culver-Stockton College retains sole responsibility for the findings reached through its review and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Kaw Nation and the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. The determination was made under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act following consultation and a review of archaeological, historical, and geographic information. Repatriation may occur on or after Jan. 16, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects and determined that they are culturally affiliated with the Osage Nation. The determination was made in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act following consultation and a review of archaeological, historical, and geographical evidence. The inventory identified human remains representing at le more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * Media Release: Navy Region Hawaii Commander Promoted to Two-Star Flag Officer * FORD ISLAND, Hawaii Adm. Stephen Koehler, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, promoted Rear Adm. (lower half) Brad Collins, Navy Region Hawaii commander, to the rank of Rear Adm. (upper half) during a ceremony, aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Dec 23, 2025. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and determined that the materials are culturally affiliated with federally recognized Tribes, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Based on this determination, repatriation of the identified funerary objects may occur on or after Jan. 16, 2026. The determination follows an assessment of collection history, geographic origi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, has announced its intent to repatriate a group of cultural items identified as objects of cultural patrimony under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The notice states that repatriation may occur on or after Jan. 16, 2026, following the completion of consultation and review. The determinations outlined in the notice are the sole responsibility of the Missouri Historical Society and are based on hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to End Chinese Lawfare of American Citizens * Legislation Comes After Schmitt was Targeted in $50 Billion Lawfare Campaign by Communist China WASHINGTON After being the target of an unprecedented $50 billion lawfare campaign by Communist Chinese entities, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the End Chinese Lawfare Act to prevent any politicized judgment by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12209) on Dec. 22, 2025, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen. Here are excerpts: * * * Statues and Busts in the U.S. Capitol: Collections and Authorities The U.S. Capitol is home to hundreds of works of art. Among them are a number of statues and busts, including the National Statuary Hall Collection and the Senat more PR