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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS George M. Neal

The Navy will christen the future USS George M. Neal during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., on Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m. CDT.

Department of War Establishes the Directed Energy Bio-Effects Cross-Functional Team, Delivering First HAVANA Act Payments

The War Department renamed the Anomalous Health Incidents Cross-Functional Team to the Directed Energy Bio-Effects CFT, while the team continues to facilitate the multifaceted implementation of enduring processes, procedures and capabilities.

BLM Issues Decision on Fall Controlled Hunt Special Recreation Permits

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

SEC Office of Municipal Securities Updates FAQs for Registration of Municipal Advisors

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Municipal Securities today announced it has updated its Registration of Municipal Advisors FAQs webpage to offer more clarity on municipal advisor registration and recordkeeping requirements. The…

BLM Announces September 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming

CHEYENNNE, Wyo.– The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 15, 2026, to offer 120 oil and gas parcels totaling 152,262 acres in Wyoming. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in February 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in June 2026 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close August 9, 2026. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System . BLM lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets . The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available on BLM’s ePlanning website at 2026 Third Quarter Oil and Gas Lease Sale .

Department of War Publishes Fourth Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Files on WAR.GOV/UFO

DOW has published the fourth release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE).

BLM Offers Public Tour of Wild Horse and Burro Off-Range Corral in Axtell

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Missouri Breaks Fest Celebrates 25 Years of Monument Stewardship

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

National Public Lands Day: Trail Maintenance and Picnic

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Visit the BLM Freedom 250 Celebration page

Seed, Mud, Roll, Toss, Restore - Let’s Bring the Desert Back to Life!

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Visit the BLM Freedom 250 Celebration page

Red Rock Canyon NCA: Caring for Our Shared America

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Visit the BLM Freedom 250 Celebration page

BLM Authorizes Third Butte Community Pit in White Pine County, Nevada

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.