Consumer Spending Remains Resilient Amid Shifting Demand Patterns in May, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Consumer Spending Remains Resilient Amid Shifting Demand Patterns in May, Reports Circana
While gas prices have eased slightly, consumers appear to have adjusted to elevated levels, unlocking pent-up demand. The pain at the pump didn't dampen Memorial Day spending either -- the week delivered modest year-over-year growth
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Cooper Hewitt Unveils Permanent Collection Galleries Showcasing a Multi-Year Presentation of the National Design Collection
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Cooper Hewitt Unveils Permanent Collection Galleries Showcasing a Multi-Year Presentation of the National Design Collection
This summer, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will unveil its permanent collection galleries with a landmark presentation, "Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian's Design Collection." Opening Friday, June 26, and on view for an extended, two-year d more
CrowdStrike Unveils Continuous Identity for AI Agents
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 15, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Unveils Continuous Identity for AI Agents
CrowdStrike replaces static policies and standing privileges with continuous, risk-aware enforcement, authorizing every agent action based on who owns it, who is calling it, and real-time risk
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AUSTIN, Texas and Identiverse 2026, more
Dartmouth College: Rachel Dratch '88 Tells Graduates to Have Each Other's Backs
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Rachel Dratch '88 Tells Graduates to Have Each Other's Backs
At the 2026 Commencement, Dartmouth conferred degrees on 2,214 graduates.
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It was never a given that Rachel Dratch '88 would deliver a Commencement address to the Class of 2026 to a crowd of 10,000 graduates, families, and friends on the Green and more than 7,000 viewers watching by livestream.
After her own Commencement, Dratch described facin more
Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 16 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
Thonnia Lee
Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers has been appointed the new Dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science.
The accomplished educator, administrator, scholar and teacher has more than 25 years of experience spanning academic leadership and faculty ser more
FIU: Why is AI Obsessed With the Em Dash?
MIAMI, Florida, June 16 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following Q&A on June 15, 2026, involving Mustafa Ocal, assistant teaching professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences:
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Why is AI obsessed with the em dash?
By David Drucker
Just a few years ago, the em dash was an ordinary form of punctuation used by writers to emphasize, interrupt and set aside ideas. (It gets its name fro more
Gartner Says There is an Outsized Need for AI Talent in Supply Chain
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 16 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says There is an Outsized Need for AI Talent in Supply Chain
Demand for Supply Chain Roles Requiring AI Skills has Outpaced Overall Labor Market Growth
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Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labor market growth and intensifying competition for qualified more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept. Projects 1.6 Percent Growth for 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release:
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DBEDT Projects 1.6 Percent Growth for 2026
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its second quarter of 2026 Statistical and Economic Report today. In 2025 Hawaii's economy grew at a robust 2.5 percent, exceeding the overall U.S. growth rate of 2.1 percent. Moving forward DBEDT projects Hawaii's economic growt more
House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Issues Remarks at Hearing on Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, Legal Abuses in Schools
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools":
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today.
"Mr. Chairman, in education, today's students, families, and teachers are confronting challenges that go more
HPE Advances Quantum Computing at Scale With Expanded Industry Collaborations
SPRING, Texas, June 16 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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HPE advances quantum computing at scale with expanded industry collaborations
Research relationships with Intel, IQM, Qblox, Quantinuum, QuEra Computing, Quantum Machines, Rigetti, and Riverlane to accelerate hybrid classical-quantum computing
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LAS VEGAS - HPE Discover Las Vegas 2026 - HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced it has expanded relationship more
Humane World Action Fund: NIH Establishes a New Office to Advance Human-relevant Research and Reduce Animal Testing
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Humane World Action Fund and Humane World for Animals issued the following statements on June 15, 2026:
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NIH establishes a new office to advance human-relevant research and reduce animal testing
Creation of Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application heralds a future where scientific advancement no longer depends on animal suffering
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Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and H more
Johns Hopkins: Americans Strongly Support Regulations on AI
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 16 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Americans strongly support regulations on AI
New poll by researchers at Johns Hopkins finds even artificial intelligence proponents want more rules
By Jill Rosen
Most Americans, even those who most appreciate artificial intelligence, strongly support more regulation of it, a new survey by Johns Hopkins University researchers finds.
More than 70% of Americans want the right to interact with a human rat more
KnowledgeWorks: What It Takes to Restructure Power Distribution in Learning Systems
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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What It Takes to Restructure Power Distribution in Learning Systems
Explore five key features to help education leaders get from sole, or limited, power to shared power
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Restructuring power in learning systems begins with trust, enabling shared decision making that strengthens collaboration rather than slowing it down
* Genuine power sharing requires a mindset shift from centralized authority to more
N.Y. PSC Releases Audit of National Grid
ALBANY, New York, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release:
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PSC Releases Audit of National Grid
Comprehensive Management and Operations Audit of National Grid Completed
Auditor Makes 72 Recommendations to Improve Operations and Customer Experiences
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The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) last week released the final report of the management and operations audit of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a Nat more
Neb. Education Dept.: 2026 Nebraska Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 16 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release:
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2026 Nebraska Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference
More than 500 Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators, school counselors, and administrators from across the state came together for the 2026 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska from June 8-10. The 52nd annual conference was themed "From Learning to Earning, Preparing Today's Learners more
NJIT Joins 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' Campaign to Advance Skills-First Workforce Opportunity
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 16 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Joins 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' Campaign to Advance Skills-First Workforce Opportunity
New Jersey Institute of Technology, through its professional education and workforce development division the Learning and Development Initiative (LDI), announced its support of the growing national skills-first movement by joining the Tear the Paper Ceiling public awareness campaign led by the Ad Coun more
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
Landmark Legislation Would Expand The Export-Import Bank's Mission And Tools To Break The Cycle Of Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs For American Families And Jeopardize National Secu more
Splunk Issues Commentary: From Alert Fatigue to Operational Clarity - Turning Cisco Data Fabric Vision, Powered by Splunk, Into Agentic Operations Reality
SAN JOSE, California, June 16 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Hanlin Fang, vice president of product for data platform:
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From Alert Fatigue to Operational Clarity: Turning Cisco Data Fabric Vision, powered by Splunk, into Agentic Operations Reality
Key takeaways
1. Cisco Data Fabric helps teams prepare data, context, and governance so AI agents can support faster and more informed operational decisions.
2. Agentic operations focus on hel more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Splunk University Hosts In-Person Learning in Denver
SAN JOSE, California, June 16 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by training delivery team leader Katie Huffman:
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Splunk University Hosts In-Person Learning in Denver
Key takeaways
1. Splunk University gives learners hands-on training, expert guidance, and peer collaboration to build practical skills they can use immediately.
2. Demand for Splunk skills continues to grow, with certifications helping many users increase earnings, earn promotio more
Tradeweb Launches TARA, an AI-Powered Research Assistant for Institutional Credit Trading
NEW YORK, June 16 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Tradeweb Launches TARA, an AI-Powered Research Assistant for Institutional Credit Trading
Continued expansion across global credit and rates markets expected this year, advancing Tradeweb's multi-asset trading capabilities
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Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, t more
U.S. Toy Industry Sales Accelerate in 2026, Circana Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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US Toy Industry Sales Accelerate in 2026, Circana Reports
Squishy toys surge as social media amplifies demand
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The U.S. toy industry is off to a strong start in 2026, posting +13% dollar growth through April, versus the same period last year - an acceleration compared to the 2025 trend, according to Circana, LLC. Unit more
USCA Launches Summer of Cyber at Downtown Innovation Hub
AIKEN, South Carolina, June 16 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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USCA launches Summer of Cyber at downtown innovation hub
Angela Saxon
USCA's inaugural "Summer of Cyber" professional development series is now underway.
The free, three-month initiative delivers specialized cybersecurity training designed to strengthen the region's workforce and critical infrastructure resilience. Participants are encouraged to register early as space for each more
Virginia Tech: Artificial Intelligence Minor Launches This Fall
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New artificial intelligence minor launches this fall
The interdisciplinary minor will give students in every major the opportunity to build artificial intelligence skills, explore ethical impacts, and use that information in fields ranging from business and public policy to music and filmmaking.
By Tonia Moxley
This summer, Virginia Tech is launching a new undergraduate minor in artificial intelligence (AI) ope more
Warren Probes Major Private Equity Firms on Investments in Data Centers as Utility Costs Rise
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Warren Probes Major Private Equity Firms on Investments in Data Centers as Utility Costs Rise
"As data centers contribute to rising utility costs and environmental degradation, and as AI companies continue to take on extensive debt to finance their operations, private equity's increased footprint in more
Worldwide External Enterprise Storage Systems Market Accelerates to 22.7% Growth in the First Quarter of 2026, Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand and Deferred Refresh Spending, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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Worldwide External Enterprise Storage Systems Market Accelerates to 22.7% Growth in the First Quarter of 2026, Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand and Deferred Refresh Spending, according to IDC
All Flash Arrays Cross the 50% Revenue Threshold as Component Price Inflation and AI Storage Attach Reshape the Market.
$9.2B Total R more
Worldwide Server Market Revenue Surpasses $122 Billion in the First Quarter of 2026, Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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Worldwide Server Market Revenue Surpasses $122 Billion in the First Quarter of 2026, Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand, according to IDC
OEM vendors post historic quarter, gaining share as ODM Direct concentration eases.
$122.6B Total Revenue 1Q26 ... +30.4% YoY Revenue Growth ... $68.9B GPU Server Revenue ... 47.9% Non-x8 more
Yale Researchers Propose 'Copyleft' Rules for Generative AI
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 16 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Yale researchers propose 'copyleft' rules for generative AI
A new study by Yale's Digital Ethics Center proposes a novel "copyleft" licensing framework that would require AI models trained on open-source software to remain fully transparent.
By Mike Cummings
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses challenges for the free and open-source software (FOSS) community, a global network more
Akamai Unveils Agentic Security Framework to Power Trusted AI-Driven Interactions and Commerce
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 15 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Unveils Agentic Security Framework to Power Trusted AI-Driven Interactions and Commerce
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As AI agents increasingly act on behalf of users, every request raises critical questions of identity, intent, and trust. To address this, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced its unified agentic framework for its Bo more
Bank of America to Host Thousands of "Scaminars" to Help Protect Clients and Fight Fraud
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America to Host Thousands of "Scaminars" to Help Protect Clients and Fight Fraud
Key points
* By year-end 2026, Bank of America will conduct 2,500 in-person scam and fraud prevention seminars reaching tens of thousands of consumers across the U.S.
* This grassroots initiative is designed to bring essential scam and fraud preventio more
Burke Introduces New Framework for Assessing Synthetic Data Quality
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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Burke Introduces New Framework for Assessing Synthetic Data Quality
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Burke, Inc., a leading decision intelligence consultancy, released new research examining the reliability of synthetic data for business decision-making and introduced Burke's FAR Framework, a new approach for evaluating synthetic data quality and decision reliability.
As synthetic data options become more widely availab more
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Senior Staff Appointments
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WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced two senior staff appointments.
Donald Battle as Chief Data Innovation Officer
Don Battle joins the CFTC as chief data innovation officer, serving in the Division of Data and as a member of the Innovation Task Force.
"I am thrilled to we more
Cleveland Clinic and IBM Forum Highlights Advancements in AI and Quantum Computing for Healthcare Research
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic and IBM Forum Highlights Advancements in AI and Quantum Computing for Healthcare Research
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The third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum, hosted by Cleveland Clinic and IBM, highlighted progress in applying quantum computing and AI to healthcare and life sciences research. The forum brought together global leaders in healthcare, science and technolog more
CMU's Software Engineering Institute and Accenture Release New Framework To Help Organizations Realize AI's Promise
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU's Software Engineering Institute and Accenture Release New Framework To Help Organizations Realize AI's Promise
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As organizations invest billions of dollars in artificial intelligence, most still struggle to translate those investments into measurable results. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (opens in new window) (SEI), working with Accenture (opens more
Congressman Moulton Wins 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Innovation & Modernization
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Moulton Wins 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Innovation & Modernization
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) was awarded the 2026 Democracy Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for Best of Innovation & Modernization. The award recognizes congressional offices that have implemented innovative strategies or tools to enhance operational effici more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 9, 2026
The Honorable Roger F. Wicker
Chairman
Committee on Armed Services
United States Senate
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The Honorable Jack Reed
Ranking Member
Committee on Armed Services
United States Senate
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Re: CAIR Opposes S more
Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 15 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Cultivating the future: Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI program to train next generation of smart agriculture experts
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As global food demands intensify, the agricultural sector is turning to high-tech solutions like AI, drones and robotics to transition from conventional farming practices to high-efficiency "smart agriculture." In response to these evolving demands, The University of Texas at San more
Day of AI, MIT RAISE, AASA & Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announce List of 100 Students & 50 School Leaders for New AI Fellowship in Boston
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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Day of AI, MIT RAISE, AASA & Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announce List of 100 Students & 50 School Leaders for New AI Fellowship in Boston
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Contact:
Lara Wade
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
lwade@aasa.org
Students & school leaders from all 50 states will convene in Boston in July to create National AI Policy for public more
Digital Media Association Report Finds Streaming Continues to Drive Growth in Music Industry
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- DIMA Annual Report 2026 - A report from Digital Media Association - June 2026 (42 pages)
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Digital Media Association issued a report examining the performance of the U.S. music streaming sector and assessing its contribution to artists, consumers, and the broader music industry during 2025 and early 2026. The report analyzes trends in subscription growth, consumer engagement, royalty payments, industry investment, and market development. Its primary focus i more
Energy Dome and SRP to Add Long-Duration Energy Storage Project to the Grid, Expand Google Collaboration
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Energy Dome and SRP to Add Long-Duration Energy Storage Project to the Grid, Expand Google Collaboration
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Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, today announced more
Engineering Students Use AI and Robotics To Transform Campus Tours
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Engineering Students Use AI and Robotics To Transform Campus Tours
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
As artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and into physical spaces, an autonomous robot designed by Cedarville University engineering students could change the campus tour experience by guiding visitors, answering questions and navigating campus buildings in real time.
Cedarville Unive more
European Medicines Agency Report Highlights Regulatory Advances, Medicine Approvals in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- ANNUAL REPORT 2025: The European Medicines Agency's contribution to science, medicines and health in 2025 - A report from European Medicines Agency, London, England - June 2026 (44 pages)
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European Medicines Agency issued a report reviewing its activities and achievements during 2025 while assessing developments in medicine regulation, scientific evaluation, public health protection, and pharmaceutical innovation across the European Union. The report exami more
Fifth Third Bank Celebrates 168 Years of Innovation and Service as America Approaches 250th Birthday
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third Bank Celebrates 168 Years of Innovation and Service as America Approaches 250th Birthday
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CINCINNATI -As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding next month, Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) is marking a milestone of its own. For 168 years, Fifth Third has helped Americans buy homes, start businesses, build communities and pla more
Getting published in science journals: What five journal editors and a postdoc want you to know
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Getting published in science journals: What five journal editors and a postdoc want you to know
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Getting published can feel like guessing what editors want. To help you navigate the uncertainty, we reached out to five Vanderbilt University faculty who are either current or former science journal editors and published postdoc. Craig Lindsley, Lisa Monteggia, Larry Marnett more
GSMA Report Highlights Mobile Sector's Expanding Role in Europe's Digital Economy
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mobile Economy Europe 2026 - A report from GSMA, London, England - June 2026 (39 pages)
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GSMA issued a report examining the economic impact, technological development, and future prospects of the mobile industry across Europe. The report analyzes mobile connectivity, 5G deployment, digital transformation, investment trends, and the contribution of mobile technologies to economic growth and innovation. It evaluates how mobile networks are supporting bus more
ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces Major Expansion of CUNY Reconnect and SUNY Reconnect Programs
NEW YORK, June 15 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces Major Expansion of CUNY Reconnect and SUNY Reconnect Programs
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Furthers Governor Hochul's Commitment To Ensure Students Can Pursue an Affordable, Excellent Degree at CUNY and SUNY
Includes More High-Demand Programs and Expansion to Associate Programs at Three CUNY Colleges and Eight SUNY Colleges in Addition to Community Colleges Statewide
Governor Hochul's Free Communi more
Institute for Energy Research: Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Support the Coal Industry
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Support the Coal Industry
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Key Takeaways
1 President Trump has announced $700 million in subsidies to support the use of U.S. coal and its export to other parts of the world.
2 This program is designed to help upgrade 13 power plants in 10 states to extend their lifetimes, restart a coal plant in Maryland, and support the c more
Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
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Landmark Legislation Boosts Domestic Manufacturing and Alleviates Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs for American Families and Jeopardize National Security
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jack Reed (D-RI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), E more
Mind the Marketing Gap: Most CMOs Say AI Is Transforming Marketing, But Few Are Using It to Transform Their Own Function
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Mind the Marketing Gap: Most CMOs Say AI Is Transforming Marketing, But Few Are Using It to Transform Their Own Function
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* Survey Reveals That 96% of Chief Marketing Officers Say AI Is Driving an End-to-End Transformation of Their Function
* But 42% Are Only Using GenAI to Assist Humans with Individual Tasks
* AI Investments in Mar more
Next-generation computing powers dementia-focused AI research
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Next-generation computing powers dementia-focused AI research
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As a founding member of Pennsylvania's Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, Temple is helping advance AI and quantum research while preparing the workforce of the future.
Through Pennsylvania's new Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Sciences Xinghua Mindy Shi aims to develop an agentic AI system capab more
NMSU philosophy professor to retire after nearly 40 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 15 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU philosophy professor to retire after nearly 40 years
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Timothy Cleveland grew up in the Texas Panhandle, traveled east to earn his doctorate in philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, then returned west in 1987 to join the philosophy faculty at New Mexico State University.
"Big difference from Baltimore," Cleveland said. "Las Cruces was quite different then. It was probably 50,000 pe more
OpenAI Report Details State-Linked Threat Activity and Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSLrpt) -- PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US - A report from OpenAI, San Francisco, California - June 2026 (15 pages)
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OpenAI issued a report examining how state-affiliated actors, cybercriminal groups, and influence operations used artificial intelligence during the first half of 2026. The report analyzes cases disrupted by OpenAI, documents emerging patterns of misuse, and evaluates how AI systems are being incorporated into cyber o more
ProPublica Hires Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart to Expand Business Coverage
NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release:
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ProPublica Hires Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart to Expand Business Coverage
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ProPublica has hired three reporters -Caroline O'Donovan, Ben Foldy and Kendall Taggart -to join the new business desk. The team, led by Assistant Managing Editor Jesse Eisinger and Senior Editor Jake Swearingen, will pursue accounta more
Q&A: How big, loud trucks quietly shape people's lives
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Q&A: How big, loud trucks quietly shape people's lives
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Many motorists cruising highways recently have likely found themselves stuck behind a truck that seems to be moving more slowly than usual. That perception is real. With diesel prices rising, truckers are dialing it back, trading speed for fuel economy, and in the process, subtly shifting the cadence of global supply chains.
"In the more
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fin
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 15 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fin
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Acquisition will bring Fin's customer agent platform to companies of all sizes, accelerating time-to-value and expanding Salesforce's ability to deliver autonomous agents across the enterprise
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -June 15, 2026 -Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global l more
Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 15 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news:
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Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases
The advances in editing efficiency and delivery are important steps toward in vivo therapeutic prime editing.
By Leah Eisenstadt
Prime editing can potentially repair the vast majority of known disease-causing human mutations, but the technology, first developed in 2019, has no more
SEMICON Taiwan 2026 to Serve as Global Stage Where the Semiconductor Industry Defines What's Next
MILPITAS, California, June 15 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON Taiwan 2026 to Serve as Global Stage Where the Semiconductor Industry Defines What's Next
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Registration is Now Open
HSINCHU, Taiwan - June 15, 2026 - SEMICON Taiwan 2026, one of the global semiconductor industry's flagship annual events, will be held September 2-4 at the Nangang Exhibiti more
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Track Terrorist Organizations Who Use Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Track Terrorist Organizations Who Use Artificial Intelligence
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act, a bill to direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct annual threat assessments of designated terrorist organizations who are using artificial intelligence (AI) to har more
Senators Hassan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish ReportScams.Gov, First Central Portal for Americans to Report Scams and Get Help
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senators Hassan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish ReportScams.Gov, First Central Portal for Americans to Report Scams and Get Help
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Hassan's Ongoing Comprehensive Scams Investigations Have Identified Lack of Central Federal Reporting Portal as Major Barrier for Law Enforcement and the Public
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced biparti more
SLB Launches Digital Marketplace to Scale AI and Digital Innovation Across Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, June 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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SLB Launches Digital Marketplace to Scale AI and Digital Innovation Across Energy
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Curated marketplace connects energy professionals, developers and partners to discover, deploy and scale trusted AI agents, domain models and digital applications
HOUSTON, June 15, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the launch of the SLB Digital Marketplace, a c more
TechNet Issues Letter to Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSletter) -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following letter to the Congressional Black Caucus:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 9, 2026
Honorable Yvette D. Clark
Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives
2355 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Re: May 26, 2026, Correspondence from Congressional Black Caucus Members
Dear Cha more
TRITON could transform how the Coast Guard conducts boardings
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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TRITON could transform how the Coast Guard conducts boardings
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U.S. Coast Guard Rapid Response Prototyping Team (CG-RAPTOR) personnel prototype two new technologies at Coast Guard Station Washington on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2026. CG-RAPTOR personnel showcased TRITON, a law enforcement boarding-team application, and BADGERNet, a connectivity kit, more
What's New in Microsoft 365 - June 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - June 2026
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Microsoft Copilot: In-App Features Limited to Licensed Users
Microsoft has updated Copilot licensing, and Copilot features within Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote are now available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Users without a license can continue to use Copilot Chat through the Microsoft 365 Copilot app or on the web for AI-powered more
Williams bipartisan bill to protect SNAP benefits unanimously passes House
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 15 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Williams bipartisan bill to protect SNAP benefits unanimously passes House
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HARRISBURG, June 15 - Today, the state House of Representatives unanimously passed critical bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, and Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon, to reduce theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
House Bill 2540 would transition the Electr more
Writing with AI demands more thought from students, not less
AMES, Iowa, June 15 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Writing with AI demands more thought from students, not less
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AMES, Iowa -Writing with AI can look deceptively simple. Effortless, even.
Type in a prompt and a polished paragraph appears in seconds. Tidy, confident, clean.
But that apparent ease is also deceiving, says Abram Anders, associate professor of English and the Jonathan Wickert Professor of Innovation at Iowa State University.
"Writing with more
WVU health care AI researcher wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 15 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU health care AI researcher wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
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A West Virginia University researcher who studies health care providers' trust in artificial intelligence has been named a Faculty Early Career Development award winner by the National Science Foundation.
Avishek Choudhury, an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering within the WVU Benj more
Yardi delivers AI agents for every multifamily role and workflow
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Yardi delivers AI agents for every multifamily role and workflow
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Built on the multifamily industry's most comprehensive system, Virtuoso AI agents bring intelligence to every corner of operations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 15, 2026 - Yardi (r) announced expanded AI agent capabiliti more
Human Rights Watch: Addressing Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain
NEW YORK, June 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Addressing Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain
A Background Briefing for the UN Informal Exchanges in June 2026
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Introduction
Militaries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the making of life-and-death decisions: whom to target, what force to use, and how to weigh the expected harm to civilians. The adoption of AI in the military domain is now a global pheno more
INCOMPAS CEO Pickering Issues Statement Opposing Reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- INCOMPAS issued the following statement on June 11, 2026, by CEO Chip Pickering:
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INCOMPAS CEO Issues Statement Opposing Reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, today issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA).
The following statement can be attributed to Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS:
"The more
BSA Urges California Lawmakers to Reject Software Taxes and Protect Innovation Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement:
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BSA Urges California Lawmakers to Reject Software Taxes and Protect Innovation Incentives
BSA Senior Director of US State Government Relations David London issued the following statement regarding the SaaS tax and R&D tax credit limitation in California's proposed budget:
The Business Software Alliance urges California lawmakers to reject proposed taxes on software-as-a-service (SaaS) and limitations more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council CEO Issues Innovation Policy Update on June 11, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 06.11.26
From NIH grant caps to FY27 appropriations to a landmark biosecurity push, this week's policy developments touch every corner of our ecosystem. A few things worth knowing.
NIH Floats Cap on Simultaneous Grants Per Investigator: On June 8, NIH released a Request for Information (NOT-OD-26-0 more
Senator Blunt Rochester Presses Witnesses on AI's Potential Benefits for Workers and Families
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Presses Witnesses on AI's Potential Benefits for Workers and Families
"You put it so perfectly, 'We need to put the needs of the public at the center of AI policy.'"
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today participated in a hearing on AI and its impact on American innovation and the more
TCNJ and Mercer County Technical Schools Launch AI and Robotics Dual Enrollment Pathway to Build New Jersey's Future Workforce
EWING, New Jersey, June 11 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
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TCNJ and Mercer County Technical Schools launch AI and robotics dual enrollment pathway to build New Jersey's future workforce
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, The College of New Jersey and Mercer County Technical Schools celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking dual enrollment partnership that will provide high school students with a direct pathway into the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligenc more
Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Key Department of Labor Nominees
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Questions Key Department of Labor Nominees
"I served as Delaware Secretary of Labor and so, to me, the data is so important."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today questioned President Trump's nominee for the Commissioner of Labor Statistics as well as two nominees for the Nati more
Philips Future Health Index 2026: AI is Already Saving Clinicians Time and Delivering Measurable Impact in Healthcare
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 9 (TNSrpt) -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips Future Health Index 2026: AI is already saving clinicians time and delivering measurable impact in healthcare
* AI saves clinicians the equivalent of 16 working days a year, with half saying it has increased their capacity to see patients
* 39% say AI has identified or helped prevent potential medical errors at least three times in the past three months
* 70% of 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:"
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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:"
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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:"
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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:"
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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:"
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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:"
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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
Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement Urges CMS to Address Payment Shortfalls and Audit Inconsistencies
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement, represented by Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C., Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Alliance expressed concerns over CMS's Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) proposed rule and related policies affecting hospital reimbursements and audit procedures.
Among the primary issues raised, the Alliance objected to rec more
AntoZero: Neuroscientist Urges OMB to Preserve Peer Review and International Science Collaboration
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- AntoZero, a neurotoxicology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) criticizing proposed revisions to the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The letter strongly opposes provisions that would prioritize political judgment over scientific merit in federal research funding, destabilize long-term research commitments, introduce administrative burdens, and restrict internatio more
Child Care Associates Urges Flexible Funding and Enrollment Policies for Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Child Care Associates, a nonprofit early childhood organization headquartered in Arlington, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Notice of Proposed Rule Making entitled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." The letter highlights the importance of local flexibility in compensation, enrollment, and funding to maintain high-quality services and workforce stability in Head Start and E more
Community Action Pioneer Valley Head Start Program Raises Alarm Over Workforce Compensation and Stability
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Community Action Pioneer Valley Head Start and Early Learning Programs, Springfield, Massachusetts, expressed concerns to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding workforce compensation and stability in the Head Start program. The organization highlighted the pressing need for increased wages and enhanced benefits for Head Start staff in response to the NPRM titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access."
The organization emphasized more
DesignLaw Group Urges U.S. to Join World Intellectual Property Organization Riyadh Design Law Treaty Without Reservations
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- DesignLaw Group, North Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Patent and Trademark Office advocating for the U.S. to accede to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT) without any reservations. The letter, addressed to the USPTO's Office of Policy and International Affairs, supports US accession and offers a series of recommendations aimed at aligning the US design protection framework with the objectives more
Hospitals Urge Medicare to Correct Longstanding Payment Calculation Error
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Elizabeth A. Elias, an attorney with Hall, Render, Killian, Heath and Lyman P.C., Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of approximately 300 hospitals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to correct what the firm describes as a longstanding error in calculating the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system standardized amount used to determine hospital reimbursement rates.
The firm represents approximately 30 more
Lotte Chemical California Urges Targeted Action on Quartz Surface Product Safeguards
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Lotte Chemical California Inc., Torrance, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative addressing potential safeguard measures under Section 201 concerning quartz surface products (QSP). The letter responds to remedy proposals by the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America and extensive comments from more than 100 U.S. fabricators opposing broad safeguard actions.
In its comments, Lotte Chemical California criticizes the proposed b more
Madhav Surfaces FZE Urges Exclusion of Oman From Any Safeguard Remedy on Surface Products
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Madhav Surfaces FZE, a quartz surface products producer based in Sohar, Oman, and represented by Crowell & Moring LLP, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative arguing that Oman-origin quartz surface products should be excluded from any safeguard remedy arising from Investigation No. TA-201-79 concerning quartz surface products.
Madhav's submission responds directly to the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America's proposed remedy, more
Money Services Business Association Seeks Changes to IRS Remittance Transfer Tax Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Money Services Business Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing concerns about the proposed regulations implementing the excise tax on remittance transfers under section 4475 of the Internal Revenue Code. The MSBA represents the non-bank money services industry, including licensed money transmitters and various financial services firms facilitating cross-border payments for consumers and small busin more
Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Urges EPA to Limit Expansion of Emission Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants affecting crude oil and natural gas production and transmission facilities. The letter addresses the EPA's recent proposal to review and reconsider these standards under the Clean Air Act Section 112(d)(6).
The alliance, representing a large portion of O more
Save Quartz Jobs Coalition Urges to Reject Quartz Tariffs, Warning of Widespread Job Losses and Higher Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Save Quartz Jobs Coalition has submitted a rebuttal to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning potential safeguard measures on quartz surface products. The coalition is urging the U.S. Trade Policy Staff Committee and the President to reject trade-restrictive remedies, cautioning that such measures would inflict widespread harm on the broader U.S. quartz industry, particularly fabricators and downstream businesses across the country.
The letter contends more
Southern Environmental Law Center Requests Extension for OMB Federal Financial Assistance Rule Comment Period
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has sought an extension from the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for the proposed rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The federal agency initiated a 45-day comment window for this over 400-page rulemaking set to impact grant administration across 41 federal departments.
The letter emphasizes that the rule touches nearly every aspect of federal grantmaki more
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Recommends Advanced Care Planning and Timely Authorization Improvements in Medicare Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2028.
NCCN advocates for enhancements that prioritize advanced care planning, nutritional screening, electronic prior authorization improvements, a more
Suburban Hospital Alliance Urges CMS to Address Payment Shortfalls and Funding Cuts in Proposed IPPS Rule
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed hospital inpatient prospective payment system rule for fiscal year 2027. The Alliance raised concerns about the proposed 3.2 percent market basket update amid rising inflationary pressures affecting labor, pharmaceutical, energy, and supply costs, which have markedly outpaced reimbursement increases.
The organ more
Tipoffs: Iran
AFPI: U.S.- Iran Agreement Major Step Toward Lasting Security
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on June 15, 2026:
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AFPI: U.S.- Iran Agreement Major Step Toward Lasting Security
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement in response to news that a preliminary deal has been reached between the United States and Iran:
"No administration has been positioned to end nearly five decades of terror as the Trump Administration.
In just 107 days since the launch of Opera more
Air Cargo Cautiously Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
SURREY, England, June 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Air cargo cautiously welcomes US-Iran peace deal
By Damian Brett
The tentative peace framework reached between the US and Iran has been welcomed by forwarders, but a return to pre-war operations and fuel prices could take time.
The framework agreement is set to be signed in Geneva on Friday and should see the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, an essential artery for the transport of oil that has been closed since th more
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: High Jet Fuel Premium Changing U.S. Refiners' Priority
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau:
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High Jet Fuel Premium Changing U.S. Refiners' Priority
Executive Summary
* The closure of the Strait of Hormuz for over 100 days has disrupted 20 percent of global petroleum supply, driving up U.S. Gulf Coast jet fuel spot prices by 110 percent year over year by mid-May 2026, while U.S. gasoline prices rose 40 percent over the more
American Center for Law and Justice: 5 Day Countdown for Iran as President Trump Arrives in France
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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5 Day Countdown for Iran as President Trump Arrives in France
By Logan Sekulow
President Donald Trump has arrived in France to meet with world leaders at the 2026 G7 Summit. This meeting follows on the heels of the President's announcement that Iran will sign the deal to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
We expect the deal to be signed on Friday. Of course, the biggest questio more
Center for American Progress: Iran MOU Confirms Iran War Was Failure of Historic Proportions
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Iran MOU Confirms Iran War Was Failure of Historic Proportions
President Donald Trump's administration is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran this Friday that will lift both countries' blockades on the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire for 60 days to allow for continued negotiations to impose constraints on Iran's nuclear program in exchan more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Electricity Inflation, the Forgotten Affordability Burden
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson:
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Electricity inflation, the forgotten affordability burden
Three, seemingly unconnected, events in recent weeks have served as an important reminder that, electricity inflation is, all too often, the forgotten burden on affordability. At least largely for more
DNC: Trump Caps Off His Birthday With a Party for Himself as He Tells Americans He Doesn't Care About Their Economic Struggles
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 14, 2026:
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Trump Caps Off His Birthday with a Party for Himself as He Tells Americans He Doesn't Care About Their Economic Struggles
To celebrate his 80th birthday, Donald Trump is throwing himself a $60 million UFC fight on the White House lawn as he tells Americans that he doesn't care about their financial struggles.
Trump has spent his second term in office spending taxpayer dollars o more
Former Major Gen. Eaton Urges Voters to Elect Democratic Congress to Rein in Trump After Iran Failure
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 16 -- VoteVets issued the following statement on June 15, 2026, by Army Major Gen. (Ret.) Paul D. Eaton, senior adviser, on Iran:
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Iraq War Commander says Trump lost a war that should never have been waged
Donald Trump lost the Iran War -- a war that never should have been waged in the first place.
I spent a career leading Americans into harm's way. The hardest decision in our Republic -- whether to send them at all -- the Constitution gives to Congress, the body more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept. Projects 1.6 Percent Growth for 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release:
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DBEDT Projects 1.6 Percent Growth for 2026
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its second quarter of 2026 Statistical and Economic Report today. In 2025 Hawaii's economy grew at a robust 2.5 percent, exceeding the overall U.S. growth rate of 2.1 percent. Moving forward DBEDT projects Hawaii's economic growt more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Armenian Election Results Inspire Pro-Western Forces in Georgia
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Armenian Election Results Inspire Pro-Western Forces in Georgia
Executive Summary:
* Georgian officials congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections in Armenia, expressing hope for strengthening Georgian-Armenian ties.
* Many Georgians followed the Armenian electi more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Oreshnik Threat Not Distracting From Kremlin's Setbacks
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Oreshnik Threat Not Distracting From Kremlin's Setbacks
Executive Summary:
* On June 12, RBC-Ukraine, citing a source in the Ukrainian government, reported that the United States had provided Kyiv with information indicating that Russia was preparing a potent more
Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act Legislation by Sen. Slotkin Analyzed
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act, originally introduced by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, on June 9, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to prohibit the entry of connected vehicles linked to foreign adversaries, particularly those from designated countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, seeking to safeguard U.S. national security.
The motivation behind this comprehensive legislation lies in growing conc more
Ranking Member Coons Issues Statement on Announced U.S.-Iran Agreement Reopening Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on June 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Coons statement on announced U.S.-Iran agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz
WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing the U.S. and Iran will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire, li more
Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, And Create Good-Paying Jobs
Landmark Legislation Would Expand The Export-Import Bank's Mission And Tools To Break The Cycle Of Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs For American Families And Jeopardize National Secu more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Announcement of Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 15, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Announcement of Iran Agreement
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump announced an agreement was reached with Iran.
"Diplomatic progress is welcome and long overdue. While more
State Dept. invites proposals for Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to apply for funding aimed at enhancing explosive ordnance disposal capabilities in the Near East. This initiative comes in response to the ongoing risks posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) resulting from regional conflicts, particularly following Iran's extensive use of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems during the 2026 conflict.
The program, with an award ceiling of $3.9 million, see more
Whitehouse, Warren Demand Answers About Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Whitehouse, Warren Demand Answers About Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
27 oil and gas companies on track to rake in over $40 billion in first quarter; Gas prices up by as much as 52 percent since Iran War began
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Me more
[Banning Adversarial Networks and Notorious Extremist Destabilizers in Latin America Act] Legislation by Sen. Curtis Analyzed
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Barring Adversarial Networks and Notorious Extremist Destabilizers in Latin America Act, originally introduced by Sen. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, on June 2, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to require the Secretary of State to submit a strategy to Congress for countering the influence operations of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America.
This legislation emerges in response to growing concerns about Iranian and Hezbollah activitie more
Access Now: AI-accelerated warfare must stop
NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release:
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AI-accelerated warfare must stop
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As AI-accelerated warfare is rapidly becoming a means of rubber-stamping killing at unprecedented speed and scale, Access Now, Amnesty International, and more than 200 civil society organizations and individuals are calling attention to the militarization of artificial more
Cato Scholars Comment on the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Scholars Comment on the Iran Deal
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With the U.S. and Iran having agreed to a memorandum of understanding that would end nearly four months of war, Justin Logan at the Cato Institute offers the following statement:
"This war should never have happened. Iran was not two weeks from a nuclear weapon, as President Trump claimed it was. If the memorandum of understanding holds, it opens more
Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Ceasefire Extension in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Ceasefire Extension in Iran
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Monday upon reports of a ceasefire extension between President Trump and Iranian negotiators:
"President Trump's reckless decision to take the United States to war with Iran more
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement On Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement On Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 15, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) issued the following statement following reports of a U.S.-Iran deal reached over the weekend:
"After hearing the news of a deal with Iran, we are praying for real, lasting peace in the Middle East. We stand with our troops, recognize their courage and sa more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 9, 2026
The Honorable Roger F. Wicker
Chairman
Committee on Armed Services
United States Senate
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The Honorable Jack Reed
Ranking Member
Committee on Armed Services
United States Senate
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Re: CAIR Opposes S more
Demand Progress: Iran Deal Should be Embraced, Not Sabotaged
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release:
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Iran Deal Should be Embraced, Not Sabotaged
Congress Must Not Let Opposition to Trump Become Opposition to Peace
Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Iranian officials announced that they have reached an initial peace deal. Demand Progress has been highly critical of President Trump's decision to launch the war and has led multiple efforts to support war more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Reminder - Michiganders Have Tom Barrett to Thank for Higher Prices and Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REMINDER: Michiganders Have Tom Barrett to Thank for Higher Prices and Energy Costs
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Tom Barrett promised Michiganders he'd lower prices. Instead, he's voted to make everything more expensive while working to enrich himself and his special interest allies.
Refresher on Barrett's true record:
* Voting to kill energy tax credits and raise electricity prices on Michiganders, so more
Does Chuong Vo "Love the Inflation" As Much as Donald Trump?
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Does Chuong Vo "Love the Inflation" As Much as Donald Trump?
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The cost of everything - from gas, energy, food, and health care - is on the rise. But Donald Trump could care less, declaring from the Oval Office:
"I LOVE the inflation."
He was, of course, referring to the latest report that showed inflation spiking to a three-year high, forcing Southern Californians to pay more more
G7 energy billionaires pocket $300 million a day since start of unlawful US and Israel war against Iran
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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G7 energy billionaires pocket $300 million a day since start of unlawful US and Israel war against Iran
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* Billionaire wealth has so far surged by nearly $10 trillion amid the fifth global economic crisis since 2020.
* G7 countries slashed aid to the world's poorest countries by $48 billion between 2024 and 2025 -a sum G7 billionaires accumulated in just nine days.
* Oxfam cal more
G7 energy billionaires pocket $300 million a day since start of unlawful US and Israel war against Iran
OXFORD, England, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam International issued the following news release:
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G7 energy billionaires pocket $300 million a day since start of unlawful US and Israel war against Iran
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* Billionaire wealth has so far surged by nearly $10 trillion amid the fifth global economic crisis since 2020.
* G7 countries slashed aid to the world's poorest countries by $48 billion between 2024 and 2025 -a sum G7 billionaires accumulated in just nine days.
* Oxfa more
Gillibrand On Trump's Costly Iran Debacle
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand On Trump's Costly Iran Debacle
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement:
"Trump's war of choice in Iran has cost American lives, wasted billions of taxpayer dollars, and driven up the price of food and gas while families are already squeezed by high inflation. A ceasefire is we more
History on the pitch: U of T soccer watch party draws hundreds
TORONTO, Ontario, June 15 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news:
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History on the pitch: U of T soccer watch party draws hundreds
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Hundreds of soccer fans clad in red and white - blankets, chairs, snacks and friends in tow - descended on the University of Toronto to cheer on Canada as it played Bosnia and Herzegovina on global soccer's biggest stage.
Friday's tense group-stage match, broadcast on a giant, 34-foot outdoor screen erected on U of T's 's picturesque Front more
Joint E4 Leaders' Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
LONDON, England, June 15 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Joint E4 Leaders' Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
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We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough.
This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stabil more
Joint statement on AI in warfare
NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release:
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Joint statement on AI in warfare
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We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, are deeply alarmed by the rapid militarization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI systems embedded into military kill chains are accelerating the speed and scale of military assaults in a manner that creat more
Kaine Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the agreement reached between the United States and Iran:
"I welcome news of progress in talks to end the war between the United States and Iran, which has now passed the 100-day mark. I ha more
Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Create Good-Paying Jobs
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Landmark Legislation Boosts Domestic Manufacturing and Alleviates Supply Chain Crises That Raise Costs for American Families and Jeopardize National Security
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jack Reed (D-RI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), E more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX 5 NEW YORK: "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON ACTUALLY TRYING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY"
WASHINGTON, June 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX 5 NEW YORK: "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON ACTUALLY TRYING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox 5's Good Day New York where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless and costly war of choice needs to end in order to lower costs and make life better for the American people.
R more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX 5 NEW YORK: "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON ACTUALLY TRYING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY"
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX 5 NEW YORK: "WE NEED TO FOCUS ON ACTUALLY TRYING TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox 5's Good Day New York where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless and costly war of choice needs to end in order to lower costs and make life better for the American people.
ROSANNA SCOTTO: And this mo more
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Mosque charity challenges trustees' bans mid-inquiry
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A charity that runs a mosque in Hammersmith, west London, is challenging a decision to ban two of its trustees as part of an investigation.
The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the Al-Tawheed (TUCF) Charitable Trust in January 20 more
Nadler Statement On Trump's Newly Announced "Deal" With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement On Trump's Newly Announced "Deal" With Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement following Donald Trump's announcement of a deal with Iran to end the war he started:
Donald Trump is attempting to claim credit as a peacemaker after creating the very crisis he claims he has ended. The American people are left to bear the more
Sen. Rick Scott Urges Tampa Sports Authority to Cancel Kanye West's Concert at Taxpayer-Funded Raymond James Stadium
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Urges Tampa Sports Authority to Cancel Kanye West's Concert at Taxpayer-Funded Raymond James Stadium
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott hosted a press conference at the Florida Holocaust Museum urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming concerts at Raymond James Stadium following his yearslong embrace of antisemitism and Nazism.
Joining Sen more
Senator Marshall: Let's Get Oil Flowing Again & Bring the Cost of Gasoline Down
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Let's Get Oil Flowing Again & Bring the Cost of Gasoline Down
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Senator Marshall Joins NewsNation Live
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Keleigh Beeson on NewsNation Live to discuss eradicating the New World Screwworm, President Trump's peace deal with Iran, and hopes for the G7 Summit.
Click HERE to download the full video.
On the New World S more
U.S. Cutoff of Vital Aid to Ethiopia Risks Hunger and Instability
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Cutoff of Vital Aid to Ethiopia Risks Hunger and Instability
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Statement by Refugees International Senior Fellow Sarah Miller:
"Millions of people across Ethiopia are hungry right now. Yet the Trump administration is choosing to end the Joint Emergen more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Welcomes Iran Diplomacy, But Demands Details
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Welcomes Iran Diplomacy, But Demands Details
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
"I am awaiting the confirmed details of any agreement, but as I've said from more
Human Rights Watch: Addressing Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain
NEW YORK, June 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Addressing Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain
A Background Briefing for the UN Informal Exchanges in June 2026
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Introduction
Militaries are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the making of life-and-death decisions: whom to target, what force to use, and how to weigh the expected harm to civilians. The adoption of AI in the military domain is now a global pheno more
Human Rights Watch: Qatar - New Efforts to Deport Baha'i Leaders
NEW YORK, June 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Qatar: New Efforts to Deport Baha'i Leaders
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(Beirut) - The Qatari authorities since March 2026 have ordered at least four people with roles in key institutions of the minority Baha'i religion to leave the country, Human Rights Watch said today, based on information from informed sources. The four were ordered to leave without due process and with no legal pathway to challenge the orders.
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U.N. Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Strikes on Beirut
NEW YORK, June 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Strikes on Beirut
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was issued today:
I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a time when the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict.
Thi more
U.N. Secretary-General Welcomes United States-Iran Peace Deal
NEW YORK, June 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Welcomes United States-Iran Peace Deal
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. T more
American Center for Law and Justice: Case for a Zero-Daylight Policy Toward Israel
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump:
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The Case for a Zero-Daylight Policy Toward Israel
Over the past two months, President Trump has worked patiently to try to secure a deal with the Iranian regime that delivers for the American people; unfortunately, to no avail. For those of us familiar with the mullahs' modus operandi, this was hardly surprising. Iran excels at more
American Center for Law and Justice: Ilhan Omar Meltdown on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Ilhan Omar Meltdown on Capitol Hill
By Logan Sekulow
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-5), infamous member of "The Squad," just attacked Jerry Seinfeld in an almost nonsensical rant to TMZ after the comedian dismissed the request from an activist to declare "Free Palestine" and stated, "It doesn't exist." In her response, Omar called him "a horrific human being" and "genocidal" on the issue o more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Iran's Post-Conflict Political Structure
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary by Javad Heiran-Nia, director of the Persian Gulf Studies Group at the Center for Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies in Tehran, Iran, in the foundation's Terrorism Monitor:
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Iran's Post-Conflict Political Structure
Executive Summary:
* The launch of U.S.-Israeli joint operations against Iran on February 28 has not fundamentally changed Iran's political structure, but has led to a greater more
Data: Trump Says "I Love the Inflation," As Families Have Had to Spend $3,100+ More on Everyday Essentials
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
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DATA: Trump Says "I Love the Inflation," As Families Have Had to Spend $3,100+ More on Everyday Essentials
American families have had to spend $3,100+ more since President Trump took office last year, according to new data released today by the Joint Economic Committee - Minority. The new data released today also include state-by-state s more
Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews How Chinese Money Laundering Networks Exploit the U.S. Financial System on Behalf of Drug Cartels
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release:
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Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews How Chinese Money Laundering Networks Exploit the U.S. Financial System on Behalf of Drug Cartels
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), examined the growing partnership between Ch more
