In a statement released on July 31, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), a ranking member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, gave the U.S. Homeland Security Department two thumbs up for the cyber security measures it has in place. Read More »

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said late last week that the current nuclear agreement with Iran could allow Tehran to block future sanctions, including for terrorism, by threatening to stop compliance with the agreement. Read More »

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed seven bipartisan bills that enhance aviation, border and transportation security at the Department of Homeland Security. Read More »

U.S. policymakers must develop an environment that backs infrastructure development throughout the U.S., which will support the nation’s new role as a worldwide leader of natural gas and oil production. Read More »

Chamber promises litigation to block newly unveiled plan if necessary. Read More »

OPENS Act and Energy Policy Modernization Act move through committee. Read More »

ExxonMobil announced on Tuesday that it will be adding processes to manage light crude oil at its Beaumont refinery facility, which is expected to increase output at the facility by approximately 20,000 barrels daily. Read More »

Vets4Energy attended the 116th Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Convention that took place in Pittsburgh in late July, where they discussed the role that energy plays for issues of national and economic security. Read More »

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's  Energy and Power Subcommittee released on Tuesday a summary of proposed legislation that is expected to modernize energy infrastructure, promote energy efficiency and government accountability. Read More »

The Defense Department's new Silicon Valley office received a surprise visit on Tuesday by Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work and Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall. Read More »

Airbus Defence and Space retained to build IT infrastructure for Ramstein headquarters. Read More »

Sen. Rand Paul introduces amendment to permit concealed weapons on U.S. military bases Read More »

The Senate Committee on Appropriations recently approved a $47.09 billion measure to fund border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster assistance and other programs in an effort to keep Americans safe. Read More »

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), who is chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said the recent Iran deal President Barack Obama agreed to falls short of protecting Americans. Read More »

Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services was chosen by EchoStar Corporation to provide commercial launch services for its EchoStar XIX communications satellite. Read More »

The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific awarded ManTech International Corporation a three-year, $174 million contract to provide a broad array of technical and professional services. Read More »

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California received a surprise visit Thursday from U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, who described the facility as a national treasure. Read More »

U.S. Postal Service issues stamp in recognition of Coast Guard's 225th anniversary. Read More »

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, took to the floor to highlight Saturday's anniversary of the launch of U.S. military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, lamenting that there has been neither meaningful debate nor a vote on the mission. Read More »

Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley told a writer's group Wednesday that Congress needs to put stricter requirements in place to prevent the government from overspending. “We need more flexibility in how we curb our budget," Talley told the Defense Writers’ Group. Read More »