Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation Partner to Blend Football Coaching With Creativity Workshops to Inspire the Next Generation of Girls
SAN JOSE, California, March 26 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation Partner to Blend Football Coaching with Creativity Workshops to Inspire the Next Generation of Girls
* Adobe and Bloomsbury Football Foundation launch Kick & Create - girls-only football camps in London that combine on pitch coaching with off pitch creative workshops
* New research from Adobe finds girls are three times more interested in attend more
Allied Universal Launches Heliaus Gov, Purpose-Built for Federal and Defense Operations
SANTA ANA, California, March 26 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Allied Universal Launches HELIAUS(R) Gov, Purpose-Built for Federal and Defense Operations
AI-Powered Workforce Management Platform Delivers NIST 800-171 Compliance and 3PAO-Validated FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency on AWS GovCloud
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Allied Universal(R), the world's leading sec more
Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Bipartisan Legislation Helps Vulnerable Americans and Modernizes the IRS to Better Serve Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Bipartisan Legislation Helps Vulnerable Americans and Modernizes the IRS to Better Serve Taxpayers
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a markup of tax and tax administration legislation:
As prepared for delivery.
"Our entire agenda on the Ways and Means C more
CrowdStrike and AWS Announce Jazz as the Winner of the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, Supported by NVIDIA Inception
AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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CrowdStrike and AWS Announce Jazz as the Winner of the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, Supported by NVIDIA Inception
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced Jazz as the winner of the third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA t more
CrowdStrike and IBM Expand Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Agentic SOC Transformation
AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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CrowdStrike and IBM Expand Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Agentic SOC Transformation
Expanded strategic collaboration brings together Charlotte AI with IBM ATOM for coordinated, machine-speed response and integrates the Falcon platform with IBM Consulting's managed security se more
CrowdStrike Launches the Charlotte AI AgentWorks Ecosystem for Building Secure Agents
AUSTIN, Texas, March 26 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Launches the Charlotte AI AgentWorks Ecosystem for Building Secure Agents
Collaboration partners including Accenture, AWS, Anthropic, Deloitte, Kroll, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Salesforce, and Telefonica Tech accelerate agentic SOC transformation for customers with CrowdStrike's no more
Dartmouth College: Sacks Family Donates $5M for Early Career Geisel Faculty
HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Sacks Family Donates $5M for Early Career Geisel Faculty
The Patricia R. and Douglas L. Sacks Early Career Professorships are a generational investment.
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Dartmouth is pleased to announce a $5 million gift from Patty and Doug Sacks '80 that will endow two early career professorships at the Geisel School of Medicine.
The Patricia R. and Douglas L. Sacks Early Career Professorships will aim to attract exce more
Dartmouth College: Technique Maps What Students Know Using Short Quizzes
HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 26 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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New Technique Maps What Students Know Using Short Quizzes
A Dartmouth framework could power next-gen AI systems to enhance personalized learning.
Written by Morgan Kelly, morgan.kelly@dartmouth.edu
When we learn something new, that information does not exist in isolation. It integrates into the complex landscape of our knowledge, forging connections with existing ideas and opening up possibilitie more
Dell Reimagines Commercial PCs With New Sleek and Powerful Designs
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 26 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news on march 25, 2026:
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Dell Reimagines Commercial PCs with New Sleek and Powerful Designs
Story Highlights
* Dell's thinnest, lightest and most powerful Dell Pro notebooks/1 yet elevate everyday productivity with premium experiences, longer battery life and the performance to handle demanding on-device AI workloads
* Dell more
First Lady Melania Trump Convenes Record 45 Nations at the White House and Introduces American-Built Humanoid
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The White House issued the following news on March 25, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Convenes Record 45 Nations at the White House and Introduces American-Built Humanoid
First Lady Melania Trump convened First Spouses from 45 countries at the White House today for a Global Summit focused on the role of artificial intelligence and education.
The gathering, part of the Fostering the Future Together initiative, is the largest international assembly hosted by a Uni more
Gartner Predicts That by 2030, Performing Inference on an LLM With 1 Trillion Parameters Will Cost GenAI Providers Over 90% Less Than in 2025
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 26 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts That by 2030, Performing Inference on an LLM With 1 Trillion Parameters Will Cost GenAI Providers Over 90% Less Than in 2025
LLMs in 2030 Will Be up to 100 Times More Cost-Efficient Than the Earliest Models of Similar Size Developed in 2022
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By 2030, performing inference on a large language model (LLM) with one trillion parameters wi more
INTA Report Examines Evolution of In-House Trademark Teams and the Impact on Their External Partners
NEW YORK, March 26 (TNSrpt) -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release:
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New INTA Report Examines Evolution of In-House Trademark Teams and the Impact on Their External Partners
The International Trademark Association (INTA) has published its 2025 Presidential Task Force (PTF) Report, Change & Transformation: Exploring the Evolution of In-House Teams, the Impact on External Partners, and the Future Opportunities for INTA.
The Report reveals that in-hous more
International Conference at UAlbany Shines Light on the Future of Biophotonics
ALBANY, New York, March 26 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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International Conference at UAlbany Shines Light on the Future of Biophotonics
By Mike Nolan
The University at Albany hosted the 2026 International Congress on Biophotonics last week, marking the first time in more than a decade that the event was held in the United States.
Biophotonics is defined as the use of light to study and improve health. Researchers shine a laser light on cells, tissues more
Inventors Drive University of Houston's Status as Innovation Leader
HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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Inventors Drive University of Houston's Status as Innovation Leader
UH System Ranked Among Nation's Leaders on NAI's Most Patents Granted List
By J.J. Adams, 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu
From improving battery life to reimagining prosthetics, the University of Houston continues to drive innovation that makes global impact. That's how the UH System found itself back on the National Academy of Inve more
McGraw Hill and T-Mobile Team Up to Help School Districts Bridge the Digital Divide and Improve Learning Outcomes
NEW YORK, March 26 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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McGraw Hill and T-Mobile Team Up to Help School Districts Bridge the Digital Divide and Improve Learning Outcomes
Collaboration pairs McGraw Hill's digital learning solutions with T-Mobile 5G-enabled devices to expand access to learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond
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McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, hig more
Michigan Medicine: Online Intervention Can Help Cancer Patients Share Genetic Testing Results With Family
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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An online intervention can help cancer patients share genetic testing results with family
Platform addresses opportunity to identify family members at increased cancer risk who may benefit from genetic testing
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When a person with cancer finds out they carry an inherited genetic variant that puts them at higher risk of cancer, the r more
New Mexico Tech Secures Major Funding Increases From the 2026 Legislative Session
SOCORRO, New Mexico, March 26 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Mexico Tech Secures Major Funding Increases from the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session concluded with the passage of House Bill 2 (HB2), the FY27 General Appropriations Act, delivering a significant boost to higher education statewide and specifically for the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech).
Dr. Michael Jackson, Int more
Pacific Life Polls Industry Leaders in 2026 Underwriting Outlook Survey: AI Gains Ground While Talent Gap Looms
NEWPORT BEACH, California, March 26 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Pacific Life Polls Industry Leaders in 2026 Underwriting Outlook Survey: AI Gains Ground While Talent Gap Looms
* AI adoption accelerates, with nearly half of respondents integrating or regularly using the technology
* More than two-thirds of leaders worry about workforce succession and skills gaps
* A majority expect EHR integration to reshape underwriting i more
Penn's Third Annual AI Month Spotlights the Evolving Frontier of Human-centered AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Penn's third annual AI Month spotlights the evolving frontier of human-centered AI
A monthlong series of talks, workshops, symposia, and more highlights how recent advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping robotics, health, education, and public life, all the while keeping human values at the center.
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In recent years--seemingly overnight--artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged more
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) today announced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation that would enact a reasonable pause to the development of AI to ensure the safety of humanity.
"AI and robotics are creating the most sweeping technological re more
SAS Institute: Study - Deepfake Fraud Surges - And Only 7% of Organizations are Firmly Ready
CARY, North Carolina, March 26 (TNSrep) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Study: Deepfake fraud surges - and only 7% of organizations are firmly ready
Global survey finds organizations under-equipped as AI-charged threats escalate across industries
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As fraudsters sprint ahead with AI, organizations report they are struggling to keep pace. That's the sobering verdict delivered in the latest fraud research (https:/ more
Senator Moody, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Florida Agriculture by Supporting New Farming Technology to Lower Costs and Increase Efficiency
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Senator Moody, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Florida Agriculture by Supporting New Farming Technology to Lower Costs and Increase Efficiency
Senator Ashley Moody, along with Senators Rick Scott, Jon Ossoff, and Raphael Warnock, introduced S. 4067, The Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026. This legislation aims to help Florida's land gra more
SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry With NVIDIA
HOUSTON, Texas, March 26 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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SLB Industrializes AI for the Energy Industry with NVIDIA
Companies will develop modular data center infrastructure and generative AI models for large-scale deployments
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Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an expansion of its technology collaboration with NVIDIA to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy indu more
State Department Issues Public Schedule for March 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for March 26, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the White House.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
1:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Becirovic at the Department of State.
(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy S more
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Veterinary Research During Visit to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Veterinary Research During Visit to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
The New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, One of SUNY's Statutory Campuses at Cornell University, Conducting Research for the Public Good
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Ithaca, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted groundbreakin more
Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
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Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, h more
Texas A&M Engineering: Professor Launches AI-powered Teaching Assistant
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Professor launches AI-powered teaching assistant
Dr. Krishna Narayanan and fellow researchers at Texas A&M have developed Encando, an AI platform designed to empower professors and students in college classrooms.
By Amy Leifeste, College of Engineering
Dr. Krishna Narayanan, electrical and computer engineering professor at Texas A&M University and the department's associate more
Treasury Dept.: Readout - Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on March 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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READOUT: Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on March 25, 2026
Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury).
During the executive session, the Council heard a briefing from Treasury staff on the Cou more
UMSL's School of Engineering Ready to 'Elevate' Its Work With Robotics, AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 26 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news:
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UMSL's School of Engineering ready to 'Elevate' its work with robotics, AI
By Dave Benson
UMSL's School of Engineering welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Elevate, an Airmen-led hub of the 375th Air Mobility Wing's Innovation Office at Scott Air Force Base.
Members of Elevate, the 375th Air Mobility Wing's Innovation Office at Scott Air Force Base, came to the University of more
University of Michigan: Detroiters Cautious About Government Use of AI, U-M Survey Finds
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Detroiters cautious about government use of AI, U-M survey finds
DETROIT--Many Detroiters are still making up their minds about potential government use of artificial intelligence, with 41% of city residents reporting neutral views or uncertainty on whether AI's benefits to society outweigh its risks.
A new issue brief outlines findings from a representative survey of Detroiters fielded by t more
Warren Statement on Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Warren Statement on Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued a statement on today's Financial Stability Council Oversight meeting:
"The private credit market is d more
What's Really Driving Energy Costs: Pepco Points to Causes and Solutions
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Pepco issued the following news release:
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What's Really Driving Energy Costs: Pepco Points to Causes and Solutions
Letter to DC Council highlights root causes, outlines relief for District customers
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Pepco remains focused on helping District residents and businesses manage rising energy costs driven by increasing supply rates. In a recent letter to the DC Council, Pepco explained that higher bills are largely due to the surge in supply costs as older power pl more
Yale University: How 'Refounding' Can Save a Company That Has Lost Its Way
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on March 24, 2026, by Ted O'Callahan with Jon Iwata, co-leader of the Yale School of Management Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management:
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How 'Refounding' Can Save a Company That Has Lost Its Way
Companies often go astray not through recklessness but through a series of reasonable decisions that, over time, erode what made them distinctive. In interviews with 200 CEOs, Jon Iwata, former chief brand off more
3rd Annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families Brings Together Leaders, Families, Educators, Child Advocates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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Third Annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families Brings Together Leaders, Families, Educators, Child Advocates
Common Sense Media has concluded its third annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families, bringing together over 700 policymakers, tech industry leaders, medical and mental health professionals, educators, parents, kids, and other advocates who will shape how the next generation more
Agentforce Obtains Second-Level Compliance with the EU Cloud Code of Conduct
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Agentforce Obtains Second-Level Compliance with the EU Cloud Code of Conduct
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Today, Salesforce announced that the agentic layer to its platform, Agentforce, has successfully obtained a Second-Level Compliance recognition from the EU Cloud Code of Conduct (EU Cloud CoC).
Why it's important: Established in 2017 with more
As AI gets smarter, humanity becomes more important, lecturer says
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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As AI gets smarter, humanity becomes more important, lecturer says
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Award-winning lecturer says humanity overcomes AI
Northeastern University marketing professor Koen Pauwels was the recipient of the 62nd annual Robert D. Klein University Lecturer Award
by Cyrus Moulton March 25, 2026
From completing mundane tasks to making recommendations, artificial intelligence has enabled machines to touch man more
As Utility Costs Rise, Durbin Introduces New Legislation To Bring Transparency To Energy & Water Consumption By Data Centers
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Utility Costs Rise, Durbin Introduces New Legislation To Bring Transparency To Energy & Water Consumption By Data Centers
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Data centers are not required by federal law to report the quantity or source of the energy and water they consume
WASHINGTON - As utility costs spike for Americans, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Data Center Water and Energy Tr more
Augmenting citizen science with computer vision for fish monitoring
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Augmenting citizen science with computer vision for fish monitoring
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Each spring, river herring populations migrate from Massachusetts coastal waters to begin their annual journey up rivers and streams to freshwater spawning habitat. River herring have faced severe population declines over the past several decades, and their migration is extensively monitored across the region, p more
Black & Veatch Positioned for Human Critical Infrastructure Growth Across Energy, Power and Water
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, March 25 -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release:
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Black & Veatch positioned for human critical infrastructure growth across energy, power and water
Senior leadership discussions this week at CERAWeek 2026 reflect accelerating client demand and global energy landscape
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As global demand for fuels, power, water and digital infrastructure accelerate, Black & Veatch sees significant growth opportunities across the systems that underpin today's needs. T more
Cato Expert: Pentagon's Anthropic Designation Raises More Than Procurement Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Expert: Pentagon's Anthropic Designation Raises More Than Procurement Concerns
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Yesterday, Judge Rita F. Lin in the Northern District of California heard arguments related to issuing a preliminary injunction against the government's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. Following the hearing, Jennifer Huddleston, senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute, i more
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 6 - March 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on March 20, 2026:
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Upcoming
Online Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey
The Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is look more
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig: Town Hall Remarks, Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on March 23, 2026, by Chairman Michael S. Selig at a town hall event:
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Prepared Remarks for Delivery
Good morning, everyone.
Thank you for being here today.
I want to start by saying how truly honored and eager I am to be working with all of you.
Many years ago, I served at the CFTC as a law clerk for Chairman Giancarlo, so there are a number of faces here that I still recognize.
What I lear more
Chairman Squeri Outlines AI Strategy for American Express
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri announced the company is pivoting to lead an era of agentic commerce by embedding artificial intelligence capabilities across its global network. In a letter to shareholders released from New York, Squeri detailed plans to launch a developer kit in April and introduce proprietary AI-powered dining and travel tools within the company's mobile apps throughout 2026.
The strategy leverages more
Congresswoman Escobar Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Meta calling on the company to hold public listening sessions and provide clear answers to El Pasoans about the impacts of its new data center.
As Meta expands its footprint in El Paso, questions from the community about rising electricity costs, more
Cornell Tech partners with Mastercard to advance AI governance standards
ITHACA, New York, March 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell Tech partners with Mastercard to advance AI governance standards
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Cornell Tech has launched a research collaboration with Mastercard to advance methods for evaluating and auditing generative artificial intelligence systems. Supported by Mastercard's AI Governance program, the project will examine how to improve transparency and real-world benefits from generative AI.
The research effort includes a co more
Europe's Energy Crossroads: Why System Scale Solutions Matter More Than Ever
HOUSTON, Texas, March 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated professional services and technologies, issued the following commentary by Paul Baillie, chief operating officer of sustainable technology solutions:
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Europe's Energy Crossroads: Why System Scale Solutions Matter More Than Ever
Europe stands at a defining moment in its energy journey. Across industry events and engagement, including KBR's own Technology Conference held in Seville, one message has grow more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute: "Job Transformation, Specialization, and the Labor Market Effects of AI"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute issued the following white paper (No. 114) on March 16, 2026, by Lukas Freund and Lukas Mann entitled "Job Transformation, Specialization, and the Labor Market Effects of AI".
Here are excerpts:
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A central effect of automation is to transform jobs--shifting their task content. We develop a general-equilibrium model of this process. Occupations bundle tasks; wo more
FSU expert available for interviews on AI literacy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU expert available for interviews on AI literacy
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National AI Literacy Day is observed annually to educate individuals on navigating a world immersed in artificial intelligence. Held on March 27 this year, the day promotes ways in which humans, including educators, can embrace the technology and better prepare for its impact.
According to the adaptive learning company HMH, research is showing man more
Future of the Grid: AEP at OSU Makeathon
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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Future of the Grid: AEP at OSU Makeathon
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At The Ohio State University's recent MakeOHI/O makeathon, students tackled a critical challenge: keeping the electric grid safe, resilient and ready for a rapidly changing future. Through AEP's challenge, they explored how weather, technology and real-time data shape reliable power delivery.
In his keynote address, Jorge Barba, more
G2 Launches Innovations To Help Software Vendors Establish Trust and Scale in the AI Answer Economy
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Launches Innovations To Help Software Vendors Establish Trust and Scale in the AI Answer Economy
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AI has reshaped software discovery and how vendors earn buyer trust.
Buyers increasingly ask AI for recommendations and comparisons, and those systems only answer confidently when they can draw from credible, structured third-party signals. The quality of their results depends on the quality of the more
GE HealthCare to showcase comprehensive cardiology portfolio at ACC.26, including its latest AI-enabled imaging technologies, advanced software solutions, and key collaborations
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release:
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GE HealthCare to showcase comprehensive cardiology portfolio at ACC.26, including its latest AI-enabled imaging technologies, advanced software solutions, and key collaborations
The company will highlight the newly U.S. FDA 510(k) cleared Photonova Spectra photon-counting CT system, ReadyFix fleet management solution enabled to work with MAC VU360 resting ECG workstations, and a new more
Historic California Verdict Against Meta and Google Marks Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Historic California Verdict Against Meta and Google Marks Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A California jury today found Meta Platforms and Alphabet Inc. liable in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit. The case was brought by a young plaintiff who alleged that she had suffered serious mental health harms after becoming addicted to platforms operated by the companies more
Historic Verdict Holds Meta Liable for Unsafe and Deceptive Products, Underscoring the Consequences of Zuckerberg's Lies
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Historic Verdict Holds Meta Liable for Unsafe and Deceptive Products, Underscoring the Consequences of Zuckerberg's Lies
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A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms liable for $375 million in damages. The verdict represents a landmark victory for the movement to hold Big Tech accountable for releasing products that have harmed children and for misleading Congress and the American public about t more
Integrated Degrees at CSU: Data Science + Health Science
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 25 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Integrated Degrees at CSU: Data Science + Health Science
Cleveland State University became the first institution of higher education in Northeast Ohio to offer new interdisciplinary degrees designed to empower undergraduate students with the skills, versatility and adaptability they need to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines or fields. They are each a purposefully designed blend of curriculu more
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro Powers Next Generation of Commercial PCs Built on Intel 18A
SANTA CLARA, California, March 25 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro Powers Next Generation of Commercial PCs Built on Intel 18A
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
* Intel Core Ultra Series 3 for Business PCs: Built on Intel 18A, Intel's newest leading-edge node for commercial PCs, powering a full spectrum of devices from l more
Intel Unveils AI-Ready Commercial PC Portfolio Built on 18A Technology at Pro Day 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, March 25 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Press Kit: Intel Pro Day 2026
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Intel today introduced its most comprehensive commercial client portfolio, built on Intel 18A manufacturing and spanning more than 125 designs across enterprise, education, government, and SMB markets. Anchored by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel more
Intel, CrowdStrike Expand Collaboration to Help Businesses Safely Adopt AI
SANTA CLARA, California, March 25 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel, CrowdStrike Expand Collaboration to Help Businesses Safely Adopt AI
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As AI workloads become more accessible across the enterprise, so does the threat of new security risks - both in the cloud, and on the device. This requires businesses to adopt stronger protection capabilit more
Johns Hopkins APL Named a Fast Company Most Innovative Company for 2026
LAUREL, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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Johns Hopkins APL Named a Fast Company Most Innovative Company for 2026
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The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026, ranking 13 in the Security category for developing cybersecurity tools to protect industrial control systems that power essential s more
KERIGAN IN REAL CLEAR MARKETS: AI and Digital Markets Are Leveling the Playing Field - Don't Regulate That Away
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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KERIGAN IN REAL CLEAR MARKETS: AI and Digital Markets Are Leveling the Playing Field - Don't Regulate That Away
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AI and Digital Markets Are Leveling the Playing Field for Startups and Small Businesses - Don't Regulate That Away
There's a lot of policy activity - good, bad and ugly - surrounding AI and tech. In a new Real Clear Markets Op-Ed, SBE Council Pre more
Key Employment Metrics, Market Insights and the Impact of AI Revealed in CompTIA State of Tech Workforce 2026 Report
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 25 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Key employment metrics, market insights and the impact of AI revealed in CompTIA State of Tech Workforce 2026 report
Tech workforce growth of 1.9% and 185,000 new positions forecast for this year
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Technology employment across the United States is forecast to grow at a moderate rate this year, according to the "State of the Tech Workforce 2026" report published by CompTIA, the leading global provi more
LEI for China Declined in February
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for China Declined in February
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Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI more
Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect Children from Privacy and Safety Risks Posed by AI Chatbots
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Introduces Legislation to Protect Children from Privacy and Safety Risks Posed by AI Chatbots
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Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF)
Washington (March 25, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today introduced the Youth AI Privacy Act, legislation that would require artificial intelligence (AI) companies to impleme more
Mohan: Army, Industry Partnerships More Important Than Ever
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Mohan: Army, Industry Partnerships More Important Than Ever
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In the past year, the Army has leveraged its relationships with industry as it pushes to "keep up and keep pace" with fast moving technology and ever-growing threats, the commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command said.
"We are in a time of continuous transformation in the Army,... and the pace co more
N.C. State: Approach Finds Privacy Vulnerability and Performance Are Intertwined in AI Neural Networks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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New Approach Finds Privacy Vulnerability and Performance Are Intertwined in AI Neural Networks
Researchers have discovered that some of the elements of AI neural networks that contribute to data-privacy vulnerabilities are also key to the performance of those models. The researchers used this new information to develop a technique that better balances performance and privacy more
NMSU Global Campus launches new microlearning course on designing for VR, Smartglasses, AI
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 25 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Global Campus launches new microlearning course on designing for VR, Smartglasses, AI
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WRITER/SOURCE: Karen Cooper, 575-646-4040, cooperka@nmsu.edu
NMSU Global Campus has launched a new microlearning course, "Design Principles for VR, Smartglasses, and AI", equipping learners with the skills and frameworks needed to design for one of today's most transformative technology shifts: more
Ohio State launches Arts and Humanities AI Institute to support research and teaching
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State launches Arts and Humanities AI Institute to support research and teaching
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The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University has launched the Arts and Humanities AI Institute (AHAII), an innovative center that brings together scholarship, teaching, creative exploration and public engagement to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the human experience.
Developed to more
Ohio Wesleyan University to Showcase Artistic Journeys in 'Roots' Exhibition opening April 11 at Ross Art Museum
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 25 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Nine of Ohio Wesleyan University's graduating Fine Arts students will present "Roots," their senior exhibition April 11 through May 8 at OWU's Richard M. Ross Art Museum.
"Roots" will feature pieces selected for display by their Fine Arts professors. Simultaneously, the Ross will showcase an exhibition of Midwest-inspired landscapes created by Ohio artist Rod Bouc, MFA, more
Oracle Secures Third Consecutive ABEA Win for Clinical Trial Data Management & Analytics
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Secures Third Consecutive ABEA Win for Clinical Trial Data Management & Analytics
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Oracle has received the Best Clinical Trials Supplier Award: Data Management & Analytics at the Asia Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2026. The award marks Oracle's third consecutive year being honored, underscoring its ongoing inv more
Proposal to Fast-Track Data Centers Risks Exacerbating Harms to Wildlife, Communities
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 25 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Proposal to Fast-Track Data Centers Risks Exacerbating Harms to Wildlife, Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Removing legal guardrails from any large-scale industrial project -side-stepping meaningful community engagement, environmental reviews, and wildlife safeguards -is not worth the risk. The House Judiciary Committee should set aside the Protect AI Act and foc more
QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 12 subjects for 2026
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QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No. 1 spot in 12 subject areas for 2026, the organization announced today.
The Institute received a No. 1 ranking in the following QS subject areas: Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil and Structural Engineering; Computer Science and Information Systems; D more
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Future of ISS Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Future of ISS Hearing
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WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2026) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing on The Future of Low Earth Orbit: From the ISS to Commercial Platforms.
Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below:
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Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs
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Despite efforts to toss empty soda cans and take-out containers into recycling bins, most of the plastic people use every day ends up in a landfill (opens in new window). That's largely because plastic needs to be sorted before it can be recycled -and the process is costly for recycling facilities.
A team of stu more
Rethinking Independent Living: Students Design AI Solution
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, March 25 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rethinking Independent Living: Students Design AI Solution
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
A single fall can turn independent living into a medical emergency, especially for older adults living alone. To help address this growing safety challenge, a Cedarville University senior design team is developing an autonomous, voice-controlled assistive robot designed to help older adults remain sa more
Salesforce Named a Leader in Analyst Evaluation of Industry Cloud Solutions For Public Sector
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Named a Leader in Analyst Evaluation of Industry Cloud Solutions For Public Sector
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Salesforce today announced it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave(tm): Industry Cloud Solutions For Public Sector, Q1 2026. In the report, Salesforce received the highest possible scores in the vision, innovation, more
State Insurance Regulators Look to the Future of Market Conduct Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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State Insurance Regulators Look to the Future of Market Conduct Regulation
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Solvency regulation and market regulation represent the two main pillars of insurance regulation, and states have directed considerable attention and energy to solvency regulation since the Great Financial Crisis.
Recognizing the need, however, for an up- more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Politicization of Patent and Trademark Office
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Politicization of Patent and Trademark Office
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Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2026)-Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks a hearing examining the Trump Administration's effort to poli more
USC Receives Funding for AI Tool to Advance Treatment for Rare Pediatric Diseases
LOS ANGELES, California, March 25 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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USC receives funding for AI tool to advance treatment for rare pediatric diseases
With up to $6.8 million in funding, USC researchers will develop an AI-driven framework to strengthen how evidence is generated for gene and cell therapies, helping to bring promising treatments closer to patients.
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Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC are more
Using 'imaginative' AI to survey past and future earthquake damage
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Using 'imaginative' AI to survey past and future earthquake damage
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Researchers have used artificial intelligence to develop a new tool for assessing earthquake damage, a leap that could ultimately help first responders in making critical rescue decisions, suggests a new study.
The team's AI, called the LoRA-Enhanced Ground-view Generation (LEGG) diffusion model, is trained on real aerial drone images that more
Verint IVA Transforms CX for Digital Identity and Security Firm
MELVILLE, New York, March 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint IVA Transforms CX for Digital Identity and Security Firm
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One company proved AI can create a faster, more responsive and cost-efficient customer experience within days by partnering with Verint (r), The CX Automation Company(tm). Using the AI-powe more
Warner Leads Colleagues in Pressing for Answers on AI Companies' Engagements with DoD
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Leads Colleagues in Pressing for Answers on AI Companies' Engagements with DoD
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, led five of his colleagues in pressing six generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) companies for answers regarding their engagements with the Department of Defense (DoD), the rules under which DoD can access more
White House: First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Together, 45 Member Nations Attend the Inaugural Coalition Summit
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The White House issued the following news on March 24, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Together, 45 Member Nations Attend the Inaugural Coalition Summit
"As people we dream. As leaders we progress. As nations we will build. Beginning today, let's accelerate our new global alliance--this bond--to positively impact the progress of our children." First Lady Melania Trump welcomed a room filled with international leaders and tech visionar more
Workshop on AI Baseline for Concrete Intelligence Invites Presentations
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 25 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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Workshop on AI Baseline for Concrete Intelligence Invites Presentations
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Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Concrete Intelligence: Establishing an AI Basel more
Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
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The next time you're scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to the coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Indeed, our hands are the most nimble parts of our bodies. Mimicking their many nua more
Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Air University advances human-machine teaming through Alpha Blue initiative
By Billy Blankenship
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Air University is using student-led teams to test and refine artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving how Airmen plan, decide and execute in operational environments.
Through Alpha Blue, part of the Air University Innovation Accelerator more
Facing public outrage, NYC Hospital CEO announces Palantir contract will not be renewed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Facing public outrage, NYC Hospital CEO announces Palantir contract will not be renewed
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NEW YORK (March 24, 2026) The President and Chief Executive Officer of New York City Health + Hospital Corporation (NYCHHC) said last Monday that they will not renew their contract with the controversial surveillance tech company Palantir Technologies Inc. Activists an more
Murkowski, Warren, Grijalva Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Enhance Child Abuse Prevention in Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Warren, Grijalva Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Enhance Child Abuse Prevention in Tribal Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) alongside Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-7) reintroduced the American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (AI/AN CAPTA). This bipartisan, bicameral more
Speaker Johnson: America Will Win the AI Race
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: America Will Win the AI Race
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WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks at the 5 th annual Hill and Valley Forum to discuss the House's commitment to unleashing the full potential of American Artificial Intelligence.
"We have to move at the speed that victory demands. Inaction is unacceptable. And while the window for American AI leadership is open, more
Warfighter readiness at the forefront of Young Investigator Competition
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Warfighter readiness at the forefront of Young Investigator Competition
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The Defense Health Agency Clinical Investigations Program Office recognized future leaders in military medicine during the recent 5th Annual Clinical Investigations Program Young Investigator Competition.
"These early career scientists are conducting vital research that will certainly contribute to generating and sustaining more
Young Speaks at Hill & Valley Forum on Why U.S. Must Beat China in BioTech
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Speaks at Hill & Valley Forum on Why U.S. Must Beat China in BioTech
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) participated in a fireside chat at the Hill & Valley Forum focused on the importance of American leadership in biotechnology.
Senator Young speaks during the Hill & Valley Forum.
Young highlighted the work of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology ( more
CompTIA Supports ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Africa's Definitive Cyber Security Event as a Bronze Sponsor
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 23 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA supports ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Africa's definitive cyber security event as a Bronze Sponsor
Global leader in IT training and certifications returns to "must attend" conference for cybersecurity leaders
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CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications, announced today it is supporting the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, the definitive more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12101) on March 20, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance
Agricultural production involves risks related to weather, yield, markets, price, and other factors. Congress has authorized several federal programs to help agricultural producers recover from the effects of natural disasters, including the more
H.R. 6955 - Main Street Capital Access Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12671) on March 20, 2026, by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott:
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H.R. 6955: Main Street Capital Access Act
On March 4, 2026, the House Financial Services Committee ordered H.R. 6955, as amended, to be reported. The bill contains a package of bank regulatory relief provisions that, among other things, aim to encourage new bank formation and update regulatory th more
Help America Vote Act of 2002 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12033) on March 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA): An Overview
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA; P.L. 107-252; 52 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.20901-21145) is perhaps the closest thing in federal law to a general election administration statute. It is (1) more wide-ranging in the topics it aims to addres more
Prediction Markets - Policy Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 20, 2026, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Rena S. Miller:
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Prediction Markets: Policy Issues for Congress
Prediction markets are exchange platforms that specialize in offering event contracts. Event contracts refer to contracts with a binary payoff structure tied to the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific event. Users purcha more
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12645) on March 20, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
Background
According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Figure 1) is a key element of U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD). THAAD employs interceptor missiles, more
Foreign Terrorist Organization List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10613) on March 19, 2026, by international sanctions and financial crimes specialist Liana W. Rosen and foreign affairs analyst Shelby B. Senger.
Here are excerpts:
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The Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) List
Congress has shown recurring interest in the administration of the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) - one of several terrorism-r more
FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Infrastructure Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 19, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and t more
Litigation Over the Trump Administration's Grant Terminations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11407) on March 19, 2026, by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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Litigation Over the Trump Administration's Grant Terminations
Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, the Administration has paused payments under a number of existing grants and terminated billions of dollars' worth of grant awards under a variety of different programs. The Adminis more
Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for the Census Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13105) on March 19, 2026, by American national government specialist Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
As a Department of Commerce agency, the U.S. Census Bureau is primarily funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. This In Focus provides an overview of FY2026 appropriations for the U.S. Census more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on March 19, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong and Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) on March 18, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto more
Corporate Governance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13186) on March 18, 2026, by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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Corporate Governance
The corporation is the primary means of organizing large-scale economic production in modern capitalist societies. The governance of corporations - i.e., the allocation of rights and duties among shareholders, directors, and officers - is thus a subject of great practical significance to more
Letters of Support for Grant Seekers - Considerations for a Congressional Office Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12921) on March 18, 2026, by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser and economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Letters of Support for Grant Seekers: Considerations for a Congressional Office
Congressional Member offices are often approached by constituents who are applying for federal grants and would like the Member to write a letter of support to accompany more
Prediction Markets & Insider Trading Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. IF13185) on March 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Prediction Markets and Insider Trading Law
The past two years have witnessed the dramatic growth of prediction markets - i.e., online platforms that allow users to buy or sell contracts with payoffs tied to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of specific events, such as sporting event outcomes, political election results, an more
Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46491) on March 18, 2026, entitled "Resources for Tracking Federal COVID-19 Spending" by senior research librarians Jennifer Teefy and Maria Kreiser:
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SUMMARY
Congress responded to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with supplemental appropriations measures providing relief and assistance to individuals and families, state and local governments, businesses, health care pro more
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12645) on March 18, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
Background
According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Figure 1) is a key element of U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD). THAAD employs interceptor missiles, more
Worker Participation in Employer-Sponsored Pensions in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13185) on March 18, 2026.
The white paper is written by research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan and income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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Worker Participation in Employer-Sponsored Pensions in 2025
In March 2025, about 74% of all U.S. workers had access to employer-sponsored pensions, and 56% of U.S. workers participated in more
Airlift Aircraft - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13184) on March 17, 2026, by Air Force fellow Joshua Korzilius.
Here are excerpts:
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Airlift Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress
The U.S. Air Force operates airlift aircraft to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of military operations worldwide. Airlift aircraft support a function known as rapid global mobility, enabling the United States to more
Apportionment & Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives" by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The census, apportionment, and redistricting are interrelated activities that affect representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional apportionment (or reapportionment) is more
Apportionment & Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:"
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Redistricting Process/26
Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states more
Education Department's DEI Certification Requirement for Schools - Overview & Legal Challenges Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11405) on March 17, 2026, by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley:
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Education Department's DEI Certification Requirement for Schools: Overview and Legal Challenges
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs that receive federal funding. On February 14, 2025, the Departm more
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Overview and Issues for Congress in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48884) on March 17, 2026, entitled "Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: Overview and Issues for Congress in Brief" by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar:
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SUMMARY
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (Office of the USTR) is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It is headed by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), an amba more
Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) on March 16, 2026, 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 more
Farm Bill Primer - Energy Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10639) on March 16, 2026, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Energy Title
Omnibus farm bills have been enacted periodically to address agricultural and food programs. The most recent farm bill - the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334) - contains 12 titles, including Title more
Latin America & the Caribbean - Leaders & Elections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. 98-684) on March 16, 2026, by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This report provides the results of recent presidential elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. Below are three tables, organized by region, that include the date of each country's independence, the name of the more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American Veterinary Medical Association Submits Public Comment to USDA on Breeding Female Dog Care Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000). This docket solicits input on establishing standards for the care of breeding female dogs and the exercise and socialization of dogs governed by the Animal Welfare Act.
In its letter, the AVMA emphasized the challenge of applying a uniform care standard across diverse dog breeds more
American Water Supports EPA Compliance Deadline Extension for Hazardous Substance Reporting
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- American Water Works Co. Inc., Camden, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposal to extend the compliance deadline by three years for the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Report Plans regulation (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2021-0585).
American Water, a major water and wastewater service provider serving approximately 14 million people across 14 states, including over more
GrowSF Backs Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment in San Francisco
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- GrowSF submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition (Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523), which requests an exemption to allow the commercial deployment of automated vehicles under federal safety monitoring.
The letter highlights San Francisco's reliance on safe and innovative transportation solutions to serve millions of residents, workers, and visitors annually. GrowSF believes autonomous vehicle more
Hotel Council of San Francisco Supports Zoox Petition to NHTSA for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Hotel Council of San Francisco submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration voicing support for Zoox's petition (Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523). The petition requests an exemption that would allow the commercial deployment of Zoox's automated vehicles under strict federal safety monitoring.
The letter emphasizes San Francisco's role as a major visitor destination and hub of innovation that requires safe and efficient mobility s more
Indiana Reentry Corp. Offers Recommendations on Workforce Pell Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Indiana Reentry Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education addressing the proposed regulations for the Workforce Pell Grant program (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0133). The organization, which works with justice-impacted populations across six states in partnership with corrections departments and workforce boards, outlined several key technical recommendations to enhance the impleme more
Koyuk Native Urges Careful Review of Federal Subsistence Management Program by Department of the Interior
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Koyuk Native Corp., Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior concerning the Federal Subsistence Management Program (Docket No. DOI-2025-0170). The organization expressed support for maintaining the core elements of the FSMP, which provides rural Alaskans, many of whom are Alaska Native, with a subsistence priority for fishing and hunting on federal lands and waters as established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Inter more
Md. Environment Dept. Opposes EPA's Proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for 2015 Ozone Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). MDE criticizes EPA's approach to approving State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for addressing interstate ozone pollution transport, particularly the agency's deviation from established frameworks and more
Michigan Council of Animal Welfare Urges USDA to Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Approach in Proposed Breeding Dog Standards
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Michigan Council of Animal Welfare (MICAW) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Docket No. APHIS 2025-1000), which proposes standards for breeding female dogs. MICAW, representing 29 commercial dog breeders, emphasizes the importance of breeder and veterinarian discretion over rigid regulatory mandates.
MICAW calls for a precise definition of "breeding female dogs," suggesting it shoul more
Native Village of Koyuk Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Protections
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Native Village of Koyuk has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program Review (Docket No. DOI-2025-0170). The letter expresses support for maintaining current elements of the Federal Subsistence Management Program, emphasizing the importance of protecting rural subsistence priorities for Alaska Native and rural residents.
The community leaders stress that recent changes to the program more
Natural Resources Defense Council Requests EPA Disclose Documents for Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Rescission Rule
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency demanding public disclosure of all materials used in developing the agency's rule titled "Recission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards Under the Clean Air Act." This rule, issued on February 13, 2026, outlines the EPA's repeal of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and related motor v more
P3Mobility Submits Recommendations to DOT on National Transportation Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- P3Mobility, a transportation technology company specializing in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-0430). The letter aims to inform the development of a coordinated National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure.
In its submission, P3Mobility defined Transportation Digital Infrastructure as a secu more
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Supports Zoox's Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Exemption
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition requesting a federal exemption to facilitate the commercial deployment of its autonomous vehicles under federal safety oversight.
Representing innovation-driven companies across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, SVLG underlined its appreciation for NHTSA's efforts to develop a regulatory framework tha more
Texas Transportation Dept. Supports Ohio's Renewal in Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration endorsing the State of Ohio's renewal package to continue participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program, known as the "NEPA assignment" program. This program enables states to assume responsibility for issuing final approvals under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws for federally funded more
Tipoffs: Iran
America First Policy Institute General Counsel D'Andrea Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Gina D'Andrea, general counsel of the America First Policy Institute, from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled "The Legal Basis for Action Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers":
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Mr. Chairman, Madam Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Gina D'Andrea, and I serve as General Counsel of the America First Policy Ins more
American Center for Law and Justice: Iran "Sleeper Cell" Hits Europe
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Iran "Sleeper Cell" Hits Europe
By Logan Sekulow
An Iranian "sleeper cell" has taken credit for multiple attacks on Jewish schools and synagogues in Europe. The Islamic Movement of the Righteous Companions - which seems to have been non-existent prior to the start of the war in Iran - claims to be responsible, but most likely, it's a proxy Iranian group in a thin disguise.
As reported by The
Au more
Americans for Limited Government: DHS Shutdown Winding Down Without Any Real Concessions - Again
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 26 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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DHS Shutdown Winding Down Without Any Real Concessions--Again
Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement in response to a proposed deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security:
"Headed into the 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partial shutdown, Democrats were demanding judicial warrants for immig more
ASA's Monthly Sales Report: February Sales Show Resilient Growth Amid Slowing Economic Momentum and Rising Market Risks
ITASCA, Illinois, March 26 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: February Sales Show Resilient Growth Amid Slowing Economic Momentum and Rising Market Risks
By primary business emphasis the industrial PVF distributors said February sales 4.6% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales +4.0% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales +9.9%.
All respondents overall reported a Median February sales increased +10.0% year-over-year more
Budzinski and Smith Introduce Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials From Insider Prediction Market Trading
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Budzinski and Smith Introduce Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials from Insider Prediction Market Trading
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act (PREDICT Act), a bipartisan effort to prohibit senior government officials fr more
CBI Responds to Latest Inflation Data for February 2026
LONDON, England, March 26 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following statement on March 25, 2026, by lead economist Martin Sartorius:
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CBI responds to latest inflation data for February 2026
"Inflation remained elevated in February, broadly consistent with the Bank of England's projections. However, these data are already old news, as the recent spike in global energy prices due to the Iran conflict means that we expect to see renewed inflationary pressures in the near more
DNC: CPAC Kicks Off - Without Trump
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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CPAC Kicks Off ... Without Trump
Amid historically low approval ratings, Trump is absent from CPAC
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Today is the first day of the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Donald Trump is poised to skip the conference for the first time in 10 years. As Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and his economy continues to tank, Trump's approval ratings more
DNC: Layoff Tracker - Mass Layoffs Continue as Trump Ignores the Job Market
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Layoff Tracker: Mass Layoffs Continue as Trump Ignores the Job Market
Donald Trump's job market continues to tank. As everyday Americans get laid off and struggle to find full-time jobs, Trump has spent his time overseeing the White House ballroom renovations, touring Graceland, and golfing at Mar-a-Lago for three straight weekends while his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran rages on.
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DNC: Same Shit, Different Day - Trump Remains Laser Focused on Himself
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Same Shit, Different Day: Trump Remains Laser Focused on Himself
As Donald Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran rages on and Americans struggle to get by, Trump is focused on anything except helping everyday Americans. Trump has been overseeing the White House ballroom renovations, touring Graceland, and spending the last three weekends golfing at Mar-a-Lago. It's no surprise that 68% of Am more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: A Modern Watergate." Instead of more
Germany and the UK Boost Wind Energy as Response to Energy Crisis
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 26 -- WindEurope issued the following news:
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Germany and the UK boost wind energy as response to energy crisis
Europe is entering a new energy crisis. The War in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to sharply rising international prices for oil and gas. The wider implications for Europe's economy are not yet foreseeable. One thing, however, is clear: more home-grown renewables will strengthen Europe's energy security and help lower power prices more
ICYMI: Appropriators Demand America First Accountability at the United Nations
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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ICYMI: Appropriators Demand America First Accountability at the United Nations
Last week, Appropriators on the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee traveled to New York City for a bipartisan field hearing at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Chaired by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), the subcommi more
ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
Electric bills are up 13% nationally since Trump took office
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), R more
Klobuchar Statement on EPA Allowing Year-Round Sales of E15 Gasoline
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Klobuchar Statement on EPA Allowing Year-Round Sales of E15 Gasoline
Administration announcement comes after Klobuchar called for action
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the statement below after the Environmen more
Meeks Forces Vote to Compel Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio Testimonies
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Meeks Forces Vote to Compel Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio Testimonies
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after forcing a vote to subpoena Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Secretary Marco Rubio to testify on the diplomacy that preceded Donald Tru more
More Voters Think War With Iran Will Make The World Less Safe, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 26 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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More Voters Think War With Iran Will Make The World Less Safe, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Healthcare Costs Top List Of Financial Concerns For Voters
With the Iran war in its fourth week, a plurality of voters (42 percent) think the war with Iran will make the world less safe, while 35 percent think it will make the world safer and 20 percent think it will make no difference, accord more
Warren Statement on Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Warren Statement on Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued a statement on today's Financial Stability Council Oversight meeting:
"The private credit market is d more
Australian Industry Group Welcomes the Long-awaited Conclusion to the Australia-EU FTA
NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, March 25 -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following statement on March 24, 2026, by Chief Executive Innes Willox:
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Australian Industry Group welcomes the long-awaited conclusion to the Australia-EU FTA
The signing of the Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement today is a welcome boost to big parts of the Australian economy at a time when global trade is under severe stress driven by geopolitics, wars and heavily disrupted supply chains.
There ha more
BREAKING: Democrats Take 11 POINT Lead in Race for House
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Democrats Take 11 POINT Lead in Race for House
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Democrats have taken a commanding 11-point LEAD in the race for control of the House.
A new poll from Quinnipiac finds 51% of voters would want to see the Democratic Party in control of the U.S. House, while just 40% would want Republicans. Among independents, 57% would vote for Democrats - with just 26% preferring a Rep more
Chairman Aguilar: The Trump administration is reportedly asking for $200 billion in order to fund this war, but he won't spend a dime to bring down costs for health care here at home.
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: The Trump administration is reportedly asking for $200 billion in order to fund this war, but he won't spend a dime to bring down costs for health care here at home.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference condemning Trump's costly war with Iran and calling on Trump and Republicans to work with Democrats to fund key components of DHS more
China Raises Gasoline Prices Due to Rising Global Oil Prices, Triggering Lines
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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China Raises Gasoline Prices Due to Rising Global Oil Prices, Triggering Lines
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Key Takeaways
1 China is the world's largest importer of oil and has the world's largest refining capacity. It is raising gasoline and diesel prices for consumers, in part due to the Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2 The government's fuel pricing has increased by more
Crow: Trump Admin Wrong to Divert Anti-Terrorism, Human Trafficking, Resources to Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow: Trump Admin Wrong to Divert Anti-Terrorism, Human Trafficking, Resources to Immigration Enforcement
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former Army Ranger and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, is calling on Congress to force the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to focus on its full mission, rather than divert more
Davids Acts to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas as Summer Travel Approaches
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Acts to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas as Summer Travel Approaches
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Effort comes as global instability, including war with Iran, drives up fuel costs
Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids once again urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower gas prices by issuing an emergency waiver allowing the sale of E15 during the 2026 summer driving season in Kansas. E15, which is made more
Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
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March 25, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In the fourth week of Donald Trump's war with Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tammy Baldwin (D- more
Duckworth on Senate Floor Once Again Demands Senate GOP End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth on Senate Floor Once Again Demands Senate GOP End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
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March 25, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC), Foreign Relations (SFRC) and Veterans' Affairs (SVAC) Committees-last night once again came to the Senate floor to implore her Republican colleague more
Energy and the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Energy and the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump administration continues to search for ways to curb steep oil and gasoline price increases since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran.
2 Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has severely limited access to 20% of global oil supplies and other important commodities.
3 The Trump administration has granted tem more
Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
LONDON, England, March 25 -- The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news:
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Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
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Senior leaders from farming, food and retail met today (Wednesday 25 March) for the inaugural Farming & Food Partnership Board, marking a major moment and a clear shift in how British agriculture is led and supported.
Chaired by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds with Farming Minister Dame Angel more
Following New Pentagon Response, Warren and Blumenthal Press Hegseth on Failure to Protect Defense Contracts from Potential Trump Family Corruption
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following New Pentagon Response, Warren and Blumenthal Press Hegseth on Failure to Protect Defense Contracts from Potential Trump Family Corruption
New Pentagon response reveals no protections in place to prevent risk of Trump family corruption in defense contracts
"DoD appears to be oblivious to - and therefore unable to address - the potential for corruption created by the Trump family more
Government to Make 'Plug-In Solar' Available Within Months
LONDON, England, March 25 -- The British Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued the following news release:
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Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months
From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP and The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP
* 'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills
* Move comes as g more
Government-caused inflation crushing working Australians
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 25 [Category: International] -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release:
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Government-caused inflation crushing working Australians
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"Federal and state governments must not be allowed to use the conflict in the Middle East as a get-out-of-jail-free card for creating the inflationary environment that Australian working families are being forced to endure every day," said Dr Kevin You, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs. more
House Dem Leaders Waver on Iran Vote As Trump Prepares to Escalate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release:
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House Dem Leaders Waver on Iran Vote As Trump Prepares to Escalate
Jeffries, Meeks Ponder Two-Week Delay on War Powers Vote as Trump Prepares to Send Thousands of Troops to the Middle East
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On Tuesday, Punchbowl News reported that House Democratic leaders are not planning to hold a vote on a war powers resolution for Iran this week-despite reports that they may have enoug more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Forces Vote to Compel Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio Testimonies
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Forces Vote to Compel Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio Testimonies
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after forcing a vote to subpoena Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Secretary Marco Rubio to testify on the diplomacy that preceded Donald Trump's war in Ir more
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Raskin Delivers Remarks Before European Parliament on Republicans' Overblown Claims of EU Censorship Distracting From Rampant First Amendment Violations in America
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Delivers Remarks Before European Parliament on Republicans' Overblown Claims of EU Censorship Distracting from Rampant First Amendment Violations in America
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks before the European Parliament, at a hearing of the Committee more
HRC on Iran: the Council must condemn human rights violations by all parties to this conflict
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists issued the following news:
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HRC on Iran: the Council must condemn human rights violations by all parties to this conflict
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United Nations Human Rights Council
61 st Regular Session
Urgent Debate
Oral statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in the Urgent Debate to discuss recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwai more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Australian Financial Review: How Trump's War on Iran Will Affect China's Taiwan Calculations
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow John Lee to the Australian Financial Review:
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How Trump's War on Iran Will Affect China's Taiwan Calculations
Regardless of what happens in the Middle East, Xi Jinping will be more uncomfortable with the state of the world-and this is good for deterrence.
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What does war in the Mi more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Review: 'Imminence' Is the Wrong Standard for Iran
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas J. Feith to the National Review:
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"Imminence" Is the Wrong Standard for Iran
Insisting on "imminence" for military action would consign international law to irrelevance.
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On March 18, Senate Intelligence Committee members grilled National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabba more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Hawks and Doves Got Iran Wrong
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 24, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal:
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Hawks and Doves Got Iran Wrong
The war turns out to be both harder and more necessary than Americans expected.
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As the latest Gulf war intensifies and its ec more
ICYMI: Diaz-Balart and Appropriators Demand America First Accountability at the United Nations
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Diaz-Balart and Appropriators Demand America First Accountability at the United Nations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee on House Appropriations, chaired a bipartisan field hearing at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York City. Chairman Diaz more
ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
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Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) published an opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican highlighting how he is fighting back against President Trump and Republicans' anti-voter SAVE Act which will have harmful impact on New Mexicans and Americans across the country, more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: European Union and Azerbaijan Deepen Strategic Cooperation
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by Vasif Huseynov, senior fellow at the Center of Analysis of International Relations and an adjunct lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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European Union and Azerbaijan Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Executive Summary:
* European Council President Antonio Costa's March 11 meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev highlighted Baku's growing r more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Iran Conflict Disrupts Central Asian Trade Routes
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by Syed Fazl-e-Haider, contributing analyst at the South Asia desk of Wikistrat, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Iran Conflict Disrupts Central Asian Trade Routes
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* Central Asian states have maintained neutrality while calling for de-escalation of the conflict in and around Iran. The conflict is indirectly impacting Central Asia, causing regional instability and economi more
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
LONDON, England, March 25 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
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We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Ira more
Leiden University: How Vulnerable is the Netherlands to an Energy Crisis?
LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 25 -- Leiden University issued the following news:
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How vulnerable is the Netherlands to an energy crisis?
The Iran war has pushed up fuel prices and raised concerns about a global energy shortage. How well prepared is the Netherlands? We asked two experts, one in public administration and the other in natural resources.
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Arjen Boin, Professor of Public Institutions and Governance: 'I think the Netherlands is quite vulnerable'
How prepared is the Ne more
Likelihood of Rate Rises Dramatically Overstated Despite Looming Inflation Surge, ICAEW Says
LONDON, England, March 25 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by Chief Economist Suren Thiru:
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Likelihood of rate rises dramatically overstated despite looming inflation surge, ICAEW says
Responding to the UK inflation figures for February 2026, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Wednesday 25 March 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"February's unchanged inflation is a false flag for the economy more
McCaul Highlights Dangers of DHS Shutdown Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America250
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Highlights Dangers of DHS Shutdown Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America250
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) participated in a full committee hearing titled, "Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans." As chairman of the committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Ami more
Media Tip Sheet: Iran Appoints New Security Official
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Iran Appoints New Security Official
After the assassination of Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, Iran has named Mohammed Bagher Zolghadr as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Iran has repeatedly had to fill high-level leadership positions following strikes by Israel and the United States, which have killed top officials.
Zolghadr was previously an Iranian Revo more
Middle East Conflict: Coordinated, Comprehensive and Impartial Approach to All Violations Needed
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Middle East Conflict: Coordinated, Comprehensive and Impartial Approach to All Violations Needed
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This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an urgent debate "to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab more
Middle East conflict: Human Rights Council must not be instrumentalised for selective outrage
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news:
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Middle East conflict: Human Rights Council must not be instrumentalised for selective outrage
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Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have led an unlawful war of aggression against Iran. For their part, Iranian authorities have responded by indiscriminately attacking several of their neighbours.
The conduct of the war has included strikes that ha more
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026
LONDON, England, March 25 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news:
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Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026
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Thanks Jacqueline and good morning everyone.
Very good to see you all here today and a very good welcome to DPRTE 2026. A chance for the defence procurement industry to come together, a chance for us to forge new bonds, and to move us all to warfighting Readiness.
Because as a government, it is our state more
On Senate Floor, Warner Sounds Alarm on Rising Energy Costs from Trump's War of Choice
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Warner Sounds Alarm on Rising Energy Costs from Trump's War of Choice
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BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF SEN. WARNER'S SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE
WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the Senate floor about high energy costs and broader economic impacts following President Trump's war of choice more
Our interest in electric vehicles has grown due to oil price spikes. And it's likely to remain
PERTH, Australia, March 25 -- Murdoch University posted the following news:
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Our interest in electric vehicles has grown due to oil price spikes. And it's likely to remain
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This article was originally published in The Conversation by Associate Professor Tauel Harper.
The US military action in Iran may have an unintended secondary effect - ending the cultural dominance of the internal combustion engine and ushering in the age of electric vehicles.
Back in the 1970s, a sudden increas more
Queen Mary University of London: War in Iran Has Already Produced Emissions Equivalent to a Year of Iceland's Carbon Output
LONDON, England, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news:
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War in Iran has already produced emissions equivalent to a year of Iceland's carbon output
New analysis involving Queen Mary researchers estimates more than 5 million tonnes of CO2e generated in just two weeks of conflict
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New analysis involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London, Lancaster University and the Climate and Community Institute estimates that the first 14 days o more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls For Answers As New Mexicans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices at the Pump Due to Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls For Answers As New Mexicans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices at the Pump Due to Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 25, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding answers on the Administration's strategy to address rising energy prices driven by the ongoing conflict with Iran, as families and small businesses in sout more
Republicans Block Baldwin, Colleagues Effort to End Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block Baldwin, Colleagues Effort to End Trump's Illegal Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Last night, the majority of Senate Republicans again blocked an effort to stop President Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran. The resolution, sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), woul more
Senator Marshall: Agriculture is Such an Important Part of Our Economy
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Agriculture is Such an Important Part of Our Economy
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Senator Marshall Joins RFD TV
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Eliza Petry on RFD TV's Market Day Report to discuss his work advocating for Kansas farmers and ranchers in Washington, D.C., including his Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, the Homegrown Fertilizers Act, and the USDA's "Product o more
Smith, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials from Prediction Market Trading
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Smith, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials from Prediction Market Trading
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Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act (PREDICT Act), a bipartisan effort to prohibit senior government officials from participating i more
Trump Eased Oil Prices When He Announced Fruitful Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Eased Oil Prices When He Announced Fruitful Talks With Iran
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Key Takeaways
1 Discussions between envoys for President Trump and the Speaker of the Iranian parliament have calmed oil prices.
2 Fears and prices rose after Trump told Iran the United States would begin strikes on Iranian electricity assets, and Iran responded by threatening expanded attacks on energy facil more
Trump's Broken Promises: Energy and Utility Bills Surge as Families Struggle to Keep Up
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Trump's Broken Promises: Energy and Utility Bills Surge as Families Struggle to Keep Up
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New Groundwork Collaborative fact sheet details how skyrocketing energy prices caused by tariffs, data centers, and Trump's war in Iran are squeezing household budgets
President Trump promised to cut energy prices in half within his first year in more
Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
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Nurses from the country's largest nurses union, National Nurses United (NNU), will join rallies across the United States as part of the March 28 No Kings protests. Nurses continue to condemn the Trump administration's authoritarian politics and call for the abolition of ICE, an end to Trump's war in Iran, and deman more
VIDEO: Pappas Urges Suspension of Federal Gas Tax to Lower Costs at the Pump
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Pappas Urges Suspension of Federal Gas Tax to Lower Costs at the Pump
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) spoke on the House floor calling for Congress to pass his legislation to suspend the federal gas tax through October 1, 2026 and provide Americans with badly-needed relief from the historic increase in gas prices as a result of this administration's military action in Iran. Ac more
VOTE ALERT: As Gas Prices Near $4 a Gallon, Jon Husted Doubles Down on Another Endless Conflict in the Middle East
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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VOTE ALERT: As Gas Prices Near $4 a Gallon, Jon Husted Doubles Down on Another Endless Conflict in the Middle East
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NBC 4 Columbus : "Price for a gallon of gasoline is approaching $4 per gallon"
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted for the third time to support the Administration's war in Iran, once again endorsing an expensive foreign intervention in the Middle East that has claimed 13 American more
WATCH: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Highlight New Bipartisan Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts on CNBC's Squawk Box
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Highlight New Bipartisan Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts on CNBC's Squawk Box
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The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act is the first bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate seeking to regulate prediction markets
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to highlight the new Predictio more
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Modernize Power Grid, Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Wildfire Risk
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Modernize Power Grid, Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Wildfire Risk
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today introduced legislation that would overhaul aging power line infrastructure and improve efficiency in order to bring down energy costs and reduce wildfire risks in Oregon and nationwide.
"It's time for the federal government to stop pretending like our more
Crow Statement on Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Statement on Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration will deploy the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East:
"I led a platoon of paratroopers in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne division. I know that thes more
Keep the North Sea Working Campaign Launched by Unite for Scottish Elections
LONDON, England, March 24 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news:
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Keep the North Sea Working campaign launched by Unite for Scottish elections
Union vows to hold politicians to account for failures to protect jobs and communities
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Oil and gas workers have today (23 March) launched a campaign to demand protection for union jobs and the communities those jobs sustain from Scottish politicians ahead of the Holyrood elections.
Unite is requesting leaders of each Sc more
North Sea Oil and Gas: Government Must Listen to Industry and Increase Supply, Unite
LONDON, England, March 24 -- Unite, an industry-based union, issued the following news:
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North Sea oil and gas: Government must listen to industry and increase supply, Unite
Unite, the UK's leading union, which represents thousands of North Sea oil and gas workers has called on the government to "not let go of one rope before having hold of another" and urgently increase North Sea production.
The union made its call after the industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) warned that the UK more
Padilla Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Rein in Trump's Costly Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Rein in Trump's Costly Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution that he cosponsored to rein in Donald Trump's war against Iran:
"Thirteen American lives lost and tens of billions of taxpayer dollars spent in just three weeks since more
Senate Democrats Force War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Force War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the fourth week of Donald Trump's war with Iran, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced a vote on Murphy's War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in and a more
Senate Democrats Force War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Force War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
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WASHINGTON-In the fourth week of Donald Trump's war with Iran, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) forced a vote on Senator Murphy's War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces more
Senator Markey Supports Latest Resolution to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Supports Latest Resolution to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
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Washington (March 24, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting for the third time to prevent the Trump administration from further military action against Iran without congressional approval. Senator Chris Murphy's resolution failed, 47-53, after Republicans once ag more
WATCH: Senate Blocks Third Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Murphy, Booker, Kaine to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Senate Blocks Third Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Murphy, Booker, Kaine to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Schiff: "One month of war. And for what?"
Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans again voted to block a resolution to end President Trump's illegal war in Iran sponsored by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Cory Bo more
