Report From Education Policy Institute, National Education Union: How Can We Empower Teachers to Use AI Without Undermining Their Professionalism or Relationships With Students?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSCrpt) -- How can we empower teachers to use AI without undermining their professionalism or relationships with students? - A report from Education Policy Institute and National Education Union - September 2026 (22 pages)
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Contents
Contents ... 3
Introduction ... 4
Part 1: Current approaches to AI use by teachers and leaders: training, governance and effectiveness ... 7
How have school and MAT leaders engaged with their staff around the use of AI, and how is AI more
Report From UK Finance: Value, Not Volume - Market Disclosure in a Digital World
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSCrpt) -- Value, Not Volume: Market disclosure in a digital world - A report from UK Finance - September 2026 (57 pages)
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UK Finance foreword ... 4
DLA Piper foreword ... 5
Scope of the report ... 6
Executive summary ... 7
The existing landscape ... 10
Overview ... 10
Core disclosure obligations outlined ... 17
Transaction and market event disclosures unpicked ... 22
AI: what are the challenges and opportunities? ... 24
An appraisal of the current more
Report From University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization: No Respite From Storms or Oil Prices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSCrpt) -- No respite from storms or oil prices - A report from University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization - September 2026 (42 pages)
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Executive Summary
Hawai'i's economy has slowed this year under the weight of war-driven oil prices and an unusually active storm season, including two hurricanes within three weeks. Real GDP growth will fall to about half a percent in 2026, from more than 3% last year, and payroll employment will edge lower. We expect grad more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Statutory Review of Disclosure of Collection Activity With Respect to Joint Return Filers'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following report (No. 2026-300-052) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Statutory Review of Disclosure of Collection Activity With Respect to Joint Return Filers."
Here are excerpts:
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Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 requires us to annually review and certify the IRS's compliance with the requirements of Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) Section (Sec.) 6103(e)(8 more
VA IG: 'Review of Contracts Terminated for Convenience'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-03033-230) entitled "Review of Contracts Terminated for Convenience."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
The VA OIG reviewed contracts "terminated for convenience" at VA, following a request from Senators Richard Blumenthal and Angus King. The senators sought clarity on which contracts, initiated after January 20, 2025, were canceled, reduced, stopped, or allowed to expire, and they rai more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 9/18/2026-9/25/2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 9/18/2026-9/25/2026
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Receiving Testimony on Fatal Shootings by Federal Immigration Agents
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, held a bicame more
Five Johns Hopkins Engineers Named Siebel Scholars
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology issued the following news:
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Five Johns Hopkins Engineers Named Siebel Scholars
By Gina Wadas / September 24, 2026
Nanoparticle design, cancer detection, and immune cell behavior are the research specialties of this year's doctoral students who have been named 2027 Siebel Scholars. Five individuals from Johns Hopkins were chosen from among scholars at leading graduate schools across the U.S.
The Siebel Schola more
Illinois State University Highlights Gains in Student Success and National Rankings
NORMAL, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois State University issued the following news:
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Illinois State University highlights gains in student success and national rankings
September 24, 2026
Illinois State University is building on recent momentum in student success and national recognition, President Aondover Tarhule said during his 2026 State of the University Address Thursday.
Tarhule highlighted increases in student retention and graduation rates, as well as recent gains in the latest more
Georgetown Alum Stefania Yanachkov Joins the McCourt School Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Georgetown alum Stefania Yanachkov joins the McCourt School Advisory Board
September 23, 2026
Waymo policy leader brings expertise in technology, transportation and government affairs.
The McCourt School of Public Policy welcomes Stefania Yanachkov (SFS'06), senior manager of federal policy and government affairs at Waymo, to its Advisory Board. Established in October 2021, the more
New Research on Financial Navigation, Remote Exercise Program to Be Presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology posted the following news release:
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New Research on Financial Navigation, Remote Exercise Program to Be Presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium
Sep 23, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - More than 700 abstracts exploring innovations in quality cancer care, implementation science, and health services will be showcased at the 2026 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. The meeting's official Press Program will highlight stud more
Teneo Continues Expansion of Global Consumer Products Capabilities With the Appointment of David Lawlor as a Senior Advisor
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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Teneo Continues Expansion of Global Consumer Products Capabilities with the Appointment of David Lawlor as a Senior Advisor
September 23, 2026 Dublin
Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of David Lawlor as a Senior Advisor. Based in Dublin, David will work across Teneo globally, with a particular focus on supporting the firm's consumer products advisory capabilities.
D more
Hackett Group Releases Fall 2026 SolutionMap Evaluating 122 Procurement Technology Providers
MIAMI, Sept. 22 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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The Hackett Group(R) Releases Fall 2026 SolutionMap Evaluating 122 Procurement Technology Providers
SolutionMap provides objective insight to help buyers evaluate AI-era technology decisions while enabling providers to demonstrate differentiated value
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MIAMI, FL (September 22, 2026) - The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announ more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress
The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more
China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: Human Rights
Overview
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more
Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut.
Here are excerpts:
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Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more
Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke:
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Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations
On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more
Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen.
Here are excerpts:
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The Debt Limit
Overview
The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more
Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair"
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more
Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting
Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more
Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more
Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status
A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more
Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more
Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments
More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more
Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington:
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Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investments and Insurance Companies
Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX
Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more
SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford:
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SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility
Overview
In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more
U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh:
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U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress
On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations
The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more
Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure
Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more
EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process
Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more
Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more
Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026.
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney:
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences re more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more
Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft)
On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more
Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker.
Here are excerpts:
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Poverty in 2025
The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year.
This decline in the national of more
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more
Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming
The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more
Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction
Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more
IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Direct File Program
The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more
Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760).
The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Russia-North Korea Relations
Overview
Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more
Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026.
The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten:
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Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority
The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165).
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more
U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly
The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
DiRaimondo & Schroeder Business Immigration Attorney Schroeder Warns Proposed $103,265 H-1B Petition Fee Could Undermine U.S. Talent Recruitment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED RULE: FEE FOR CERTAIN H-1B PETITIONS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security
DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298
RIN 1615-AD20
91 Fed. Reg. 54817 (08/25/2026)
I am a business immigration attorney and co-founder of DiRaimondo & Schroeder LLP with approximately 16 more
Tipoffs: Iran
DCCC Chair Statement on Rebecca Bennett's Debate Victory in NJ-07
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair Statement on Rebecca Bennett's Debate Victory in NJ-07
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement congratulating former Navy helicopter pilot and mom of two Rebecca Bennett on her victory in tonight's NJ-07 debate against Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr.:
"Tonight, voters saw a clear contrast on the debate stage between a servant leader in Rebecca Ben more
Amid Surging Antisemitism and Continued Threats to Israel, B'nai B'rith Commences Annual Diplomatic Marathon At U.N.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release:
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Amid Surging Antisemitism and Continued Threats to Israel, B'nai B'rith Commences Annual Diplomatic Marathon At U.N.
September 22, 2026
B'nai B'rith International--the world's oldest and most widely known Jewish organization--has begun its annual marathon of meetings with heads of state and government on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opening in New York.
In meetings with more
Iowa Democratic Party: Recap - Iowa Leaders Continue "Hinson's Gain, Iowa's Pain" Statewide Tour in Sioux City, Call Out Ashley Hinson for Raising Costs by Voting 7x to Continue Iran War
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 22 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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RECAP: Iowa Leaders Continue "Hinson's Gain, Iowa's Pain" Statewide Tour in Sioux City, Call Out Ashley Hinson for Raising Costs by Voting 7x to Continue Iran War
September 22, 2026
DES MOINES - Today in Sioux City, Iowa leaders and Iowans impacted by high diesel, gas, and grocery costs from the Ashley Hinson-backed Iran War continued the "Hinson's Gain, Iowa's Pain" statewide tour.
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