Addition by Subtraction: Controlling Healthcare Supply Costs to Maximize Margin
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 20 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release:
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Addition by Subtraction: Controlling Healthcare Supply Costs to Maximize Margin
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* The supply chain has evolved beyond logistics to become a strategic engine that drives quality, efficiency and resilience.
* Organizations that reduce variation and strengthen resiliency are better equipped to control cost, manage volatility and sustain performance over time. more
BDO USA's Chief People Officer Moy Inducted Into Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 -- BDO USA, a provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services, presented the following news release:
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BDO USA's Chief People Officer Cathy Moy Inducted Into Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame
Key Facts:
* BDO USA Chief People Officer Cathy Moy has been named to Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame for her lasting impact on HR, employee experience and workplace culture.
* Moy's people-first leadership has helped strengthen BDO's culture by advancing talent de more
Board Briefs: Trustees approve budget, key USC Next projects
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 19 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Board Briefs: Trustees approve budget, key USC Next projects
University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus's USC Next master plan.
2026-27 budget approved
Tuition for South Carolina residents will remain the same for the eighth year in a row (the ninth year for USC's comprehensive instituti more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie, Reps. Latta, Evans Applaud Introduction of Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Latta, and Rep. Evans on the Introduction of the Ratepayer Protection Act
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, applauded the introduction of the biparti more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen, Sen. Tillis Preview 2026 NATO Summit at Atlantic Council Event
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Preview 2026 NATO Summit at Atlantic Council Event
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, joined an Atlantic Council Front Page ev more
Inside a newsroom: +972 Magazine, Editorial line versus front lines
PARIS, France, June 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Inside a newsroom: +972 Magazine, Editorial line versus front lines
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Israeli and Palestinian journalists work together on the editorial teams of the English-language news site +972 Magazine and its Hebrew-language sister publication, Sikha Mekomit. This project is all the more necessary given the state of the Israeli media landscape today after 7 October 2023.
By Martin Roux, head of RSF more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Falls for AI Hoax Seconds After Dismissing Tech Fears
LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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"Mike Rogers Falls for AI Hoax Seconds After Dismissing Tech Fears"
Once again, multimillionaire Mike Rogers is embarrassing himself as he talks about anything other than the affordability crisis affecting working families.
According to a new report from Heartland Signal, Rogers "mocked" Michiganders' anxieties about tech disruption while speaking to a group of college stude more
NFTE West Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases Send Top Student Innovators to National Competition in New York City
NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on June 18, 2026:
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NFTE West Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases Send Top Student Innovators to National Competition in New York City
Winners from Los Angeles and Bay Area showcases to represent the West region at NFTE's national competition in November
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The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the student innovators advancing from its 2026 West Youth Entrepreneurship Showcas more
Preserving the World's Sportfishing Memory - How the IGFA Is Creating a Digital Legacy for Future Generations
DANIA BEACH, Florida, June 19 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news on June 18, 2026:
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Preserving the World's Sportfishing Memory | How the IGFA Is Creating a Digital Legacy for Future Generations
Walk through the doors of the E.K. Harry Library of Fishes at the International Game Fish Association offices in Dania Beach, Florida, and you quickly realize you are standing in the middle of something special. There are books lining the shelves by the thousands. more
Protecting and Innovating Critical Infrastructure Through New Security Landscapes
ARMONK, New York, June 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Protecting and Innovating Critical Infrastructure Through New Security Landscapes
Over the last few years, we've seen seismic shift in enterprise computing. From the rise of machine learning to today's agentic AI, computing systems have advanced beyond tools into active assistants, requiring new levels of secure, high-powered and efficient infrastructure.
One thing hasn't changed thou more
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley Issues Opening Statement at June 18, 2026, Executive Business Meeting to Vote on 8 Nominations, 3 Bills
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 18, 2026, at an executive business meeting to vote on eight nominations and three bills:
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Good morning. On today's agenda, we have eight nominations and three bills.
We'll vote on two circuit court nominees: Benjamin Flowers, for the Sixth Circuit; and Matthew Schwartz, for the Second Circuit.
We'll vote on four district court nominees: Mich more
Three computer science students gain national recognition for AI-based homebuilding platform
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 19 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Three computer science students gain national recognition for AI-based homebuilding platform
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Homebuilding can be a tedious and exhausting journey for families when they are trying to design their forever home. Cayden Hutcheson's family is all too familiar with the stressful process.
Hutcheson's family experienced an exhausting homebuilding dilemma after calling multiple builders to collect more
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to protect American families from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new data centers, while advancing American innovation in industries like artificial intelligence.
more
West Liberty University Receives Truist Grant to Promote AI Literacy
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, June 19 -- West Liberty University posted the following news:
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West Liberty University Receives Truist Grant to Promote AI Literacy
West Liberty University today announced it received a $5,00 grant from Truist West Virginia Foundation to support AI Literacy at the University.
The grant will be used to create a computer lab on campus to provide AI instruction to students to meet workforce preparation needs. The computers will run locally-housed AI models, suc more
Journalists offer advice on uncovering medical stories in court with surgical precision
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 18 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Journalists offer advice on uncovering medical stories in court with surgical precision
How to uncover great medical stories in court
* Moderator: Randy Dotinga, independent journalist; AHCJ Board Member
* Moderator: Alice Miranda Ollstein, health care reporter, POLITICO
* Seamus Hughes, research journalist and editor, New York Times and Court Watch
By Zach Boblitt/ more
Missouri leaders look to S&T as state prepares for AI, data center growth
ROLLA, Missouri, June 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Missouri leaders look to S&T as state prepares for AI, data center growth
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Gov. Mike Kehoe brought together state leaders, industry experts, researchers and community members at Missouri University of Science and Technology today (Thursday, June 18) to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and data centers in the state.
"Artificial intelligence is not some idea for the future more
Murphy: AI Use In Classrooms Needs a Lot More Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy: AI Use In Classrooms Needs a Lot More Scrutiny
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) this week, during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, discussed the risks of rushing AI into schools without a plan to regulate the technology or verify whether AI improves the educational process. Murphy expressed serious doubts that AI companies have more
Potential Energy Study Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Climate Support Strong Across Leading Democracies, But Words Matter
NEW YORK, June 18 (TNSrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Potential Energy Study Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Climate Support Strong Across Leading Democracies, But Words Matter
* Ahead of London Climate Action Week #LCAW, a study of more than 83,000 adults across the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada reveals strong support for climate solutions across the ideological spectrum
* But message matters: "n more
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Rockwell Automation Introduces FactoryTalk ResilientEdge to Enable Autonomous, Scalable Manufacturing Operations
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the availability of FactoryTalk(r) ResilientEdge(tm), a ne more
SC State University, NVIDIA announce collaboration to expand AI education, workforce development
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 18 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State University, NVIDIA announce collaboration to expand AI education, workforce development
Collaboration to strengthen student opportunities, research and innovation in applied artificial intelligence
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South Carolina State University and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration designed to expand artificial intelligence education, strengthen workforce development and position South Ca more
Tusculum University to help people in business better run their operations by teaching them at a workshop how to use AI tools
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum University to help people in business better run their operations by teaching them at a workshop how to use AI tools
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GREENEVILLE - Entrepreneurs and other business professionals who seek practical ways to apply artificial intelligence to their work will benefit from an upcoming boot camp Tusculum University 's Business Division is holding.
David Hite
The AI Boot Camp will be held Tuesday, J more
USC board approves freezing tuition, expanding Russell House, building Civil Rights Center
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 18 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC board approves freezing tuition, expanding Russell House, building Civil Rights Center
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University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) that freezes in-state tuition systemwide and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus's USC Next master plan, including an expansion of the Russell House student union and construction of a Civil Ri more
Cornerstone Research: Trends in U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation - Growth, Diversification, and Cross-Jurisdictional Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release:
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Trends in U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation: Growth, Diversification, and Cross-Jurisdictional Expansion
With the global growth in intangible assets, IP enforcement is no longer a single-forum, U.S.-centric process.
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As intellectual property (IP) drives the global economy, related more
FIA CEO Lukken Issues 'Three Peaks' Challenge to Derivatives Industry at IDX 2026
LONDON, England, June 16 -- The Futures Industry Association issued the following opening remarks by President and CEO Walt Lukken at the 2026 FIA International Derivatives Expo:
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Good morning, everyone - and welcome to IDX. It is great to be in London among friends.
This year, IDX coincides with the world's greatest sporting event, the World Cup. Importantly, we will be showing the England and Croatia match during our IDX Gala on Wednesday to ensure you don't miss a minute of the actio more
Michigan Medicine: How Connection, Purpose and Belonging Help Communities Thrive
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Robert Ernst, chief health officer and associate vice president for health and wellness:
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The Power of Mattering
How connection, purpose and belonging help communities thrive
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What does it take to create a culture where people can truly thrive? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Harry welcomes Dr. Robert Ernst, Chief Health Of more
FastSelfClean Connector Technology: Long History Behind the Infrastructure of the Future
HICKORY, North Carolina, June 15 -- CommScope issued the following news release:
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FastSelfClean Connector Technology: The Long History behind the Infrastructure of the Future
Last week, CommScope presented the first advance look of a new data center infrastructure innovation, FastSelfClean(TM) connector technology. But this future-facing design has a long and curious past, taking it from the drawing board to the ultra-dense AI racks of tomorrow.
FastSelfClean connector technology, fir more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule."
The report is written by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler and health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published an annual im more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Discussion of HHS's Justifications
Comparison of the U.S. Vaccination Schedule with Those of Other Countries
An individual country's public health system may weigh a range of factors when determining and developing vaccine recommendations. These considerations for a specific vaccine recommendation more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 2)
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Potential Implications of the Revised Schedule
As mentioned at the beginning of this report, a federal district court stayed the 2026 revised childhood immunization schedule in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy, meaning that the effective date of the revised schedule is postponed while the more
China's Role in the International Financial Institutions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48983) entitled "China's Role in the International Financial Institutions" by international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
China and the IFIs: Key Policy Issues ... 1
Historical Context ... 2
China as a Recipient of Development Assistance ... 4
China's Representation at the IFIs ... 7
PRC Firms and MDB Procurement ... 12
Selected Policy more
Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenges, and estimating the effec more
Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner.
Here are excerpts:
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Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices
The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximate more
Stewardship End Result Contracting - Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11179) by natural resources policy specialist Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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Stewardship End Result Contracting: Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Stewardship end result contracting, often called stewardship contracting, is a Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contracting and cooperative mechanism that allows these agencies to combine more
Syria & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Syria and U.S. Policy
Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, who more
Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48962) on June 9, 2026, entitled "Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury: Background and Observations" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
As of December 31, 2025, the Department of Education's (ED's) portfolio of defaulted federal student loans comprises loans of about 7.8 million borrowers (about 1 more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027" by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump's Administration released its budget request for FY2027, including $118.39 billion in total budget authority for the Department of Homeland more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Component-Level Analysis
Law Enforcement Operational Components (Title II)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Figure 3. CBP Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the CBP Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Support Components (Title IV)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Figure 22. USCIS Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the USCIS Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the U.S.
Government: Appendi more
FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13245) by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly used in health care, including for financial, administrative, and clinical purposes. They hold the promise of increased efficiency, improved quality of care, and better health outcomes, while simultaneously challengin more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards: Other than Full and Open Competition" by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst and David H. Carpenter, legislative attorney.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the context of federal procurement, Congress has long been interested in the view that increased competition among potential vendors could resu more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other than Full and Open Competition:"
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Agency Justifications of Noncompetitive Contract Awards
Although agencies have discretion to use noncompetitive procedures in certain circumstances, CICA requires that agencies justify their actions in writing./78 In contrast to D&Fs, which are required to supp more
Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
On June 4, 2026, Colombian authorities certified the results of a May 31 first-round presidential election in which right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella exceeded expectations, garnering 44% of the vote to finish ahead of left-wing se more
Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48976) entitled "Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding" by senior research librarian Ada S. Cornell:
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SUMMARY
This report provides information and resources to assist congressional offices with responding to constituent questions about federal funding for local organizations that provide behavioral health services. Constituent organizations supporting behavior more
Defense Primer - Arlington National Cemetery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash more
European Parliament & U.S. Interests Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) by section research manager Kristin Archick.
Here are excerpts:
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The European Parliament and U.S. Interests
A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's current 720 members represent the EU's roughly 450 million citizens. The EP has accumulated more power over time (most more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) 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. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their removal proceedings, so more
Russian Military Activities in Asia - Combined Military Exercises & Patrols Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and
European affairs analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop e more
U.S.-South Korea Alliance - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13246) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Issues for Congress
Overview
The U.S.-South Korea (Republic of Korea, or ROK) alliance dates to the 1950-1953 Korean War, during which more than 36,000 Americans died in-theater helping South Korea repel an invasion by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends and Policy Options" by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203). Dodd-Frank specified that the more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends and Policy Options:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Policy Options and Legislation: 119th Congress
Since the creation of the CFPB, Members of Congress have continued to debate various policy options regarding the funding structure and other aspects of the agency in order to either further strengthen its more
Iraq Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10404) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Iraq
The Republic of Iraq (Figure 1) sits at a crossroad in the Middle East region, with ties to Iran, Turkey, the Levant, and the Arabian Peninsula that shape Iraqi interests, create constraints and opportunities, and attract intervention. In May 2026, Shia Arab businessman Ali Al Za more
Researching Critical Minerals - Selected Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48974) entitled "Researching Critical Minerals: Selected Resources" by research librarians Michael P. Jourdan and Emily N. Peterson:
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SUMMARY
The demand for critical minerals and rare earth elements is increasing due to their applications in various advanced and emerging technologies, including batteries, semiconductors, medical equipment, solar and wind energy systems, and certain milita more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands" by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has shown interest in protecting lives and property from catastrophic wildfires and in protecting electric grid reliability. Electric power line rights-of-way (hereinafter, power more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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BLM-Specific Regulations and Policies
BLM regulates power line ROWs as part of its ROW program under FLPMA./78 BLM requires plans or agreements from operators for all new, renewed, or amended power line ROWs./79 BLM's regulations specify more
Direct Loan Program - Student Loan Repayment Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13243) by education policy analyst Rita R. Zota.
Here are excerpts:
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Direct Loan Program: Student Loan Repayment Plans
When an individual borrows from the Direct Loan program, they assume a contractual obligation to repay that debt over a period of time that may span a decade or more. While borrowers are required to make payments on a monthly basis, they may currently choo more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Legal Issues:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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FERPA Exceptions
The statute also contains numerous exceptions that allow for disclosure of student education records in certain situations. While the carve-out for directory information allows for disclosure as a general matter (provided schools satisfy the notice requirement), more
FEMA's Emergency Food & Shelter Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12026) by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency
management and disaster recovery specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides supplemental grants to local government and nonprofit organizations to support and expand existing programs that aid more
Health Savings Account Contributions - By the Numbers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13244) by health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and research assistant Alice Y. Choi.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Savings Account Contributions: By the Numbers
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account that eligible individuals can use to save and pay for qualified medical expenses. Eligibility to contribute to an HSA is generally associated with e more
Major Railroad Mergers & Acquisitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli.
Here are excerpts:
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Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions
On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating more
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11045) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead
Since the 1990s, concerns have persisted about sea lion predation on salmonids (i.e., salmon and steelhead trout [steelhead; Oncorhynchus mykiss]) and certain other fishes, including in the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Managemen more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Western Alliance Bancorporation Advocates Targeted Revisions to Federal Regulatory Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Western Alliance Bancorporation, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding the proposed changes to the Regulatory Capital Rule and the Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets. The letter outlines seven focused recommendations aimed at better aligning regulatory capital requirements with the econ more
Tipoffs: Iran
White House: President Trump's Iran Agreement Is America First in Action
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Iran Agreement Is America First in Action
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have secured a historic breakthrough by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Forged through decisive American strength, this agreement ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, reopens the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation, and puts America First -- rejecting the failed policies of appease more
Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Rich more
Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Arkansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
California Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
Colorado Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Connecticut Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
Delaware Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
District of Columbia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An oppon more
DNC: Trump's Coalition Outraged Over Trump and Vance's Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Trump's Coalition Outraged Over Trump and Vance's Iran Deal
After nearly four months of conflict, which resulted in the death of over a dozen U.S. service members, billions of taxpayer dollars spent, and skyrocketing costs, Donald Trump and JD Vance are touting their weak and shaky "deal" with Iran -- that even their biggest supporters are rebuking.
Trump and Vance's "deal" give more
Escalation of Violations Against Ashura Manifestations in Bahrain: Continued Restrictions on Freedom of Religion and Belief
WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Escalation of Violations Against Ashura Manifestations in Bahrain: Continued Restrictions on Freedom of Religion and Belief
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The 2026 Ashura season is witnessing a serious increase in restrictions and violations against the religious rituals of the Shia community in Bahrain. This is a continuation of restrictive policies from previous years, marked by security more
Florida Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
SURREY, England, June 19 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Forwarder profitability faces pressure despite US-Iran peace deal
By Damian Brett
Freight forwarders are expected to see profitability remain under pressure despite a peace deal being reached by the US and Iran.
The founder and chief executive of forwarder profitability platform OntegosCloud Oliver Gritz said that the forwarding market will be hoping the peace deal will lead to a period of reduced supply chain disr more
Frontier Model Forum Executive Director Meserole Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Frontier Model Forum Executive Director Chris Meserole from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Security Landscape: How Frontier Models, Agentic AI, and AI Coding Tools Are Reshaping Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Resilience":
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Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, distinguished Members of the subcommittee, thank you for the o more
Georgia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Hawaii Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Rich more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen, Sen. Tillis Preview 2026 NATO Summit at Atlantic Council Event
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Preview 2026 NATO Summit at Atlantic Council Event
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, joined an Atlantic Council Front Page ev more
Idaho Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richa more
Illinois Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Indiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Iowa Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richar more
Kaine Delivers Speech On Trump-Vance Administration's Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Delivers Speech On Trump-Vance Administration's Deal with Iran
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump-Vance Administration's memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.
A video of Kaine's full speech is available here.
"If more war with Iran were the ans more
Kansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Rich more
Kentucky Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
King, Governor of Guam Highlight Cybersecurity Attacks on National Security Installations in Guam
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Governor of Guam Highlight Cybersecurity Attacks on National Security Installations in Guam
Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), spoke with territory officials on the increasing nature of cybersecurity attacks on national security installations in Guam. In a hearing of more
Louisiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. R more
Maine Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richa more
Maryland Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Massachusetts Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Se more
Michigan Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Minnesota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. R more
Mississippi Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
Missouri Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Montana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Nebraska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Nevada Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Rich more
New Hampshire Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Se more
New Jersey Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
New Mexico Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
New York Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
North Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, S more
North Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen more
Ohio Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richar more
Oil Market Price Shock Has Been Relatively Muted
WASHINGTON, June 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil Market Price Shock Has Been Relatively Muted
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Key Takeaways
1 Despite the importance of the Strait of Hormuz to world energy flows during the Iran conflict, oil prices have remained relatively muted.
2 Major reasons include demand destruction, particularly in China, the world's largest oil importer; increased U.S. exports to Europe and Asian refiners; and use of commerci more
Oklahoma Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Oregon Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Rich more
Pembina Institute: Canada's LNG Exports Face a Global Energy Market in Rapid Transition
CALGARY, Alberta, June 20 (TNSrpt) - Pembina Institute issued the following news release:
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Canada's LNG exports face a global energy market in rapid transition
Looming oversupply and accelerating deployment of low-cost renewables weakens business case for new projects
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VANCOUVER -- Canadian exports of liquified natural gas (LNG) face an increasingly uncertain global market as the US and Qatar bring cheaper large-scale production online, and many countries decide to leapfrog directly f more
Pennsylvania Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen more
REP. STUTZMAN SUPPORTS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRAN
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN SUPPORTS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IRAN
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) released the following statement on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran:
"When the United States first launched an attack on Iran in February, there were three goals in mind. First, Iran must not have a nuclear weapon. Second, the Strait more
Rep. Van Epps Questions DOE Secretary Wright on Drone Threat to Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Epps Questions DOE Secretary Wright on Drone Threat to Electric Grid
Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) participated in a Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing reviewing the FY27 Budget Request for the Department of Energy (DOE).
Read Rep. Van Epps' opening remarks here:
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Secretary Wright, for your testimony. Under the Biden administration, American more
Rhode Island Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen more
Royal United Services Institute: Hostile States Behind 75% of Cyber Attacks on UK Infrastructure - NCSC CEO
LONDON, England, June 19 -- The Royal United Services Institute issued the following news:
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Hostile States Behind 75% of Cyber Attacks on UK Infrastructure - NCSC CEO
RUSI's Annual Security Lecture, given by National Cyber Security Centre Chief Executive Dr Richard Horne, highlights the scale of cyber threats faced by the UK's critical infrastructure.
Addressing an audience of RUSI Members and invited guests, Dr Richard Horne said more than 200 cyber incidents affecting the UK's critica more
Sen. Markey Issues Statement on President Trump-Iran MoU
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran:
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"The United States had a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, and it was working. President Trump abandoned it in 2018 for no good reason. Only then did Iran start to build up its stocks of highly enriched uranium, which Trump used as an excuse to take the nation to war. That war was a disaster, built on lies and costing lives and treasure a more
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch Issues Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 18, 2026, at a nominations hearing for key State Department positions:
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Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Juan Segura to be an assistant s more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a Committee hearing on the nominations of Kari Lake to be Ambassador to Jamaica, Rudolph Bauer to be Amba more
South Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, S more
South Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen more
Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands
LONDON, England, June 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Standard Chartered, a banking and financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands
Singapore - Standard Chartered ("the Bank") Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy and key themes as investors navigate a more complex and evolvin more
State Dept.: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Hizballah-Aligned Officials, Business Associates
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on June 18, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on imposing sanctions on Hizballah-aligned officials and business associates:
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Hizballah-Aligned Officials and Business Associates
Today, the United States is designating two Hizballah-aligned Lebanese officials, as well as members of a Hizballah business network overseen by U.S.-designated Alaa Hassan Hamieh. T more
Tennessee Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. R more
Texas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richa more
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar
LONDON, England, June 19 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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UK pledges further support to address humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, as Development Minister visits with France and Qatar
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* UK pledges a new package to address the dire humanitarian crisis
* joint visit steps up humanitarian support and underscores close partnership between the UK, France and Qatar
* UK Development Minister calls on all sides to use the opportunity prese more
Utah Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Richar more
Vermont Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ri more
Washington Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. more
West Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Se more
Wisconsin Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. R more
Wyoming Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
APPEALS COURT JUDGE: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justin D. Smith to be a judge on the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. After time as a lawyer for Missouri's attorney general, governor, and the state's Agriculture Department, Smith joined the James Otis law firm in St. Louis. An opponent, Sen. Ric more
OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Sen. Warnock Resolution to Pull U.S. Troops From Iran Hostilities
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (S.J. Res. 172) directing the removal of U.S. Armed forces from hostilities in Iran. The resolution was introduced by Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia.
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The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 172, a resolution that would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran th more
CCA Executive Committee Approves Plans for Asia Mission Conference, Platinum Jubilee Celebration, and 16th General Assembly
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, June 15 -- The Christian Conference of Asia issued the following news release:
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CCA Executive Committee approves plans for Asia Mission Conference, Platinum Jubilee Celebration, and 16th General Assembly
The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), during its meeting in Chiang Mai from 3 to 5 June 2026, approved several plans of action to be implemented over the next three years, including a series of major CCA events and programmes.
The Asia more
