AACR: Targeted Drug Delivery for Colorectal Cancer, COVID-19's Impact on Breast Cancer Outcomes, AI in Cancer Diagnosis and More
LOS ANGELES, California, April 10 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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AACR: Targeted drug delivery for colorectal cancer, COVID-19's impact on breast cancer outcomes, AI in cancer diagnosis and more
UCLA investigators present latest advances in cancer research at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, April 17-22, in San Diego
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Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehens more
Accenture Invests in Replit to Advance AI-Driven Software Development for Enterprises
NEW YORK, April 10 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Invests in Replit to Advance AI-Driven Software Development for Enterprises
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Replit, an AI-powered software creation platform company, to help enterprises accelerate the creation of new digital platforms using AI-driven software development. As part of this investment, the two companies are also enterin more
Army Launches Data Operations Center to Give Warfighters the Decisive Edge
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army launches data operations center to give warfighters the decisive edge
The U.S. Army announced the launch of the Army Data Operations Center, or ADOC, a key initiative designed to transform how the Army manages and utilizes its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield.
The ADOC, which reached initial operating capability on April 3, will serve as the operational engine for the more
Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Commentary: Student-run Free Clinics Fill Gaps for Patients in Need, as Medical Students Find Meaning in Service
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior staff writer Patrick Boyle:
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Student-run free clinics fill gaps for patients in need, as medical students find meaning in service
Clinics staffed through medical schools deliver care to underserved populations that often have no options. A common challenge: Getting sufficient resources.
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A few months ago, a mother brought her young son to a clinic r more
Booz Allen Advances Orbital Warfare for Space Domain
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Booz Allen Advances Orbital Warfare for Space Domain
Investment in Portal Space Systems supports secure next-gen space capabilities
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, has invested in Portal Space Systems, a U.S.-based space technology company developing rapidly m more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Miranda Devine Beats AI
NEW YORK, April 10 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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MIRANDA DEVINE BEATS AI
We deal with issues all the time that require multiple rounds of fact checking. That's because there are so many bogus comments, stories, reports and studies that have surfaced that it ma more
Census Bureau: Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- April 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet:
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- April 9, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) (https://www.census.gov/data/experimental-data-products/business-trends-and-outlook-survey.html), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis. BTOS will continue to collect data complementary to k more
Cesar Cernuda, President at NetApp, Receives Prestigious HITEC 100 Recognition for 2026
SUNNYVALE, California, April 10 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Cesar Cernuda, President at NetApp, Receives Prestigious HITEC 100 Recognition for 2026
NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the inclusion of Cesar Cernuda, President at NetApp, in the esteemed 2026 HITEC 100 list honoring 100 technology leaders of all backgrounds whose lead more
Chicago Teachers Employ The 1619 Project To Analyze Global News Stories
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news on April 9, 2026:
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Chicago Teachers Employ The 1619 Project To Analyze Global News Stories
Twenty-four Chicago educators met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to attend a workshop exploring racial justice themes in global news stories supported by the Pulitzer Center.
This workshop employed The 1619 Project as a lens to explore global underreported news storie more
Cruz, Klobuchar TAKE IT DOWN Act Leads to Conviction in Case Targeting AI-Generated Deepfakes
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Cruz, Klobuchar TAKE IT DOWN Act Leads to Conviction in Case Targeting AI-Generated Deepfakes
Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of Senate Commerce Committee, and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) highlighted the first conviction under their bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act following the guilty plea of an O more
Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption
* XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and more
DOE's Office of Energy Dominance Financing Announces Conditional Commitment for a Domestic Medical Isotope Manufacturing Facility
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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DOE's Office of Energy Dominance Financing Announces Conditional Commitment for a Domestic Medical Isotope Manufacturing Facility
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) issued a conditional commitment for a loan of up to $263 million to SHINE Chrysalis, LLC (SHINE) to support the construction of Chrysalis, a high-volume medical isotope production facility in more
Experian Awarded Best Overall Strategy in Chartis' Inaugural Retail Banking Analytics50 2025
COSTA MESA, California, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian Awarded Best Overall Strategy in Chartis' Inaugural Retail Banking Analytics50 2025
Global technology company advances trusted data, governed AI-driven insights that empower financial institutions to make smarter, more confident decisions.
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Experian has been recognized as one of the top vendors in retail banking analytics in Chartis Research's inaugural more
Fed: India and the Global Economy
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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India and the Global Economy
Patrice Robitaille
1. Introduction
With a population of 1.4 billion, India is the world's most populous country. It is also now the world's fastest growing economy and is currently the 5th largest economy measured at current exchange rates, poised to overtake Japan and Germany in coming years (Figure 1)./2 Yet its share in the world economy is nowhere near its 20 percent sh more
Gartner Predicts 25% of All Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Experience At Least Five Minor Security Incidents Per Year By 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts 25% of All Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Experience At Least Five Minor Security Incidents Per Year By 2028
Enterprise GenAI Applications Will Face Rising Security Incidents as Adoption Accelerates
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By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents p more
IDC Highlights New AI Research at Directions 2026 on Economic Impact, Agentic Buyers, and the Rise of AI Agents
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 10 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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IDC Highlights New AI Research at Directions 2026 on Economic Impact, Agentic Buyers, and the Rise of AI Agents
Research shows $22.5 trillion in value creation ahead, with enterprise AI adoption and agent-driven models scaling toward the end of the decade.
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BOSTON, Mass. -- International Data Corporation (IDC) tod more
Nine Organisations Honoured by CompTIA for Their Outstanding Efforts to Grow the Tech Workforce in EMEA
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 10 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Nine organisations honoured by CompTIA for their outstanding efforts to grow the tech workforce in EMEA
Annual partner awards recognise excellence in tech education and training
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Nine organisations that are preparing individuals for employment opportunities in technology occupations have been awarded 2025 EMEA Partner Excellence Awards by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral informatio more
PhD Powerhouse: Michigan Tech Fellowship to Launch Era of Computing, Engineering Research
HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
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PhD Powerhouse: Tech Fellowship to Launch New Era of Computing, Engineering Research
The Colleges of Computing and Engineering at Michigan Technological University are teaming up to launch a new doctoral fellowship that attracts and nurtures top-tier researchers from both fields.
Dennis Livesay, the Dave House Dean of Michigan Tech's College of Computing, and Michelle Scherer, dean of t more
Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University Designation
WESTVILLE, Indiana, April 10 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release:
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Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) researchers have earned over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021, a major achievement that has helped the university earn the Research Colleges and Universities designation from the American Council for Education (ACE) and Carnegie Foundation for the Advanc more
RIC, CCRI, Citizens and Building Futures Launch Rhode Island's First Registered Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity
WARWICK, Rhode Island, April 10 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news on April 8, 2026, with the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College and Citizens and Building Futures:
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RIC, CCRI, Citizens and Building Futures Launch Rhode Island's First Registered Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity
The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in partn more
Rutgers University Launches Graduate Program in Financial Technology Analytics
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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University Launches Graduate Program in Financial Technology Analytics
As financial systems become more complex and technology-driven, organizers behind the new master's degree aim to equip students with skills to shape what comes next
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The future of finance increasingly is being shaped by data, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI). And the people shaping financial markets increasingly aren't more
Scams Alert: Bipartisan Leaders of the Joint Economic Committee Warn Americans About Tax Season Scams
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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SCAMS ALERT: Bipartisan Leaders of the Joint Economic Committee Warn Americans About Tax Season Scams
Ahead of the April 15th deadline for tax filing, Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Vice Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Senior House Democrat Don Beyer (D-VA) issued a bipartisan al more
Sen. Grassley Releases New and Disturbing Information on Online Child Exploitation, Presses Tech Giants for Answers
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Grassley Releases New and Disturbing Information on Online Child Exploitation, Presses Tech Giants for Answers
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is opening a congressional inquiry into eight major tech companies for allegedly failing to sufficiently report online child sexual exploit more
St. Bonaventure University: Setman Lecture Explores the Hidden Risks of Human-AI Bonds
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds
On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
This opportunity represented a continuation of Setman's research into the intersection between socia more
Subcommittee Chairs Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, and Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and more
U-M Named a 2026 Top Peace Corps Volunteer Producer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M named a 2026 Top Peace Corps Volunteer producer
The University of Michigan ranks No. 3 among graduate schools on the Peace Corps' 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. It is also No. 4 all-time in volunteer production, with 2,851 Wolverines having served since 1961.
During the past fiscal year, 10 graduate alumni served in 10 countries around the world, including Colombia, more
UGA College of Public Health Moves Up 12 Spots in U.S. News Ranking
ATHENS, Georgia, April 10 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA College of Public Health moves up 12 spots in U.S. News Ranking
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is rising in the rankings.
In an impressive climb for 2026, the college rose 12 spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking for Best Public Health Schools. This increase recognizes the college's growing program offerings, strong research funding, high career placement rate follo more
UNC-School of Medicine Issues Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 3-9, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 10 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 3-9, 2026:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 3 - April 9
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 3, 2026.
Matched for life: UNC couple's journey comes full circle on Match Day (https://www.wra more
University of Michigan: Pocket-sized Personal Trainer - AI-written Texts Aim to Get Older Adults Moving
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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A pocket-sized personal trainer: AI-written texts aim to get older adults moving
Artificial intelligence can write text messages encouraging physical activity that most older adults consider appropriate and good quality, but their feelings about AI--and if they know AI wrote the message--impact their response, a new study in the Journals of Gerontology suggests.
The research is an important more
UNLV: Inaugural State of AI in Gaming Report Establishes Benchmark for AI Practice and Policy Across the Global Gambling Industry
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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Inaugural State of AI in Gaming Report Establishes Benchmark for AI Practice and Policy Across the Global Gambling Industry
Report reveals operators and regulators with high ambitions but significant gaps in governance, oversight, and AI maturity.
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The UNLV International Gaming Institute's (IGI) AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) in collaboration with KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and more
UT Tyler School of Medicine Professor Optimizes New Antibiotic Treatment for Lung Disease
TYLER, Texas, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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UT Tyler School of Medicine Professor Optimizes New Antibiotic Treatment for Lung Disease
Dr. Shashikant Srivastava, a professor at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, optimized a new antibiotic combination for the treatment of Mycobacterium abscessus lung disease. His study was published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, an American Society for Microbiolog more
White House Fact Sheet: Advancing the U.S.-Hungary Bilateral Partnership
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 9, 2026:
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Advancing the United States-Hungary Bilateral Partnership
On his historic trip to Budapest, Vice President JD Vance reinforced a new era of U.S.-Hungary bilateral cooperation in energy, technology, and security. The achievements outlined below advance a shared bilateral agenda rooted in innovation, strategic stability, and long term economic and security partnership.
Strengthening Energy Cooperati more
2026 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UMass Amherst Among Nation's Best Graduate Programs
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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2026 U.S. News & World Report Ranks UMass Amherst Among Nation's Best Graduate Programs
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Graduate programs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst rank among the nation's best, according to the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools released on April 7.
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences ranks No. 25 in Best Computer Science, and also place more
A simple baseline for AI forecasting in machine learning
SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 9 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release:
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A simple baseline for AI forecasting in machine learning
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In a recent paper, SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Yuanzhao Zhang and co-author William Gilpin show that a deceptively simple forecasting strategy can outperform several leading machine learning forecasting models.
Their method, called context parroting, relies on short stretches of time-series data (or context). A more
A smarter way to build vaccines: UTMB scientists harness AI to target emerging alphaviruses
GALVESTON, Texas, April 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
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A smarter way to build vaccines: UTMB scientists harness AI to target emerging alphaviruses
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A team of scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), led by Nikos Vasilakis, PhD, and Peter McCaffrey, MD, has developed a new computational pipeline that could dramatically accelerate the development of vaccines against a group of mosquito-borne viruses known as alphavirus. more
Adaptive Radiation Turns Daily Imaging Into Precision Treatment
MIAMI, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Adaptive Radiation Turns Daily Imaging Into Precision Treatment
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* For more than six years, the University of Miami Health System has delivered adaptive radiation therapy, using daily imaging to adjust treatment plans in real time for greater precision.
* By standardizing advanced platforms and workflows across multiple sites, UM has scaled adaptive radiation into a co more
AmfAR Launches $2 Million AI-Enabled, Collaborative Study to Map the HIV Reservoir
NEW YORK, April 9 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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amfAR Launches $2 Million AI-Enabled, Collaborative Study to Map the HIV Reservoir
amfAR's newest grant will empower a multi-institutional team of researchers to build the first-ever comprehensive index of HIV reservoir cells and plot a course toward a cure for HIV
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With an investment of $2 million, amfAR has launched The HIV Immune Atlas Study, a groundbreaking effort aime more
Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Annual Student Book Festival, Graduation Celebration for UBalt's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Set for May 9
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iT's the culmination of an 'uncanny process' of creativity, hard work, friendship, and more
The University of Baltimore's acclaimed MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts will host its annual reading and book fair for all graduating students on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. in more
Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge guest lectures in numerous courses in 2025-'26
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge guest lectures in numerous courses in 2025-'26
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CARLISLE, PA-Over the 2025-'26 academic year, Jeffrey A. Dodge, associate dean for academic affairs, assistant professor of law, and Joseph H. Goldstein Faculty Scholar, guest lectured in four courses.
In the fall, Dodge was invited to Dr. Mireille Rebeiz 's "Gender Identity & International more
Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity
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WASHINGTON-Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) today announced a roundtable on "Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and more
Carnegie Mellon University and AI Strike Team to Showcase the Future of Physical AI During NFL Draft Week
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University and AI Strike Team to Showcase the Future of Physical AI During NFL Draft Week
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Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) and the AI Strike Team today unveiled new details for the Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase (opens in new window) -an invite-only gathering that will bring together global investors, founders, innovators and sports leaders t more
CCIA Urges Balanced Approach to AI and Privacy Legislation Ahead of Illinois Senate Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Urges Balanced Approach to AI and Privacy Legislation Ahead of Illinois Senate Subcommittee Hearing
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is raising concerns about a series of artificial intelligence and data privacy bills ahead of today's hearing before the Illinois Senate Executive Subcommittee on AI and Social more
CFA Applauds AG Warning About Scams on Meta Platforms, Urges Direct Action
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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CFA Applauds AG Warning About Scams on Meta Platforms, Urges Direct Action
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, several Attorneys General from all over the country from both political parties issued warnings about the prevalence of scam and fraud ads on Meta platforms, particularly those pushing crypto scams and using underregulated Generative AI technology. Fr more
Congressman Brian Jack Delivers $1.98 Million Federal Investment in City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Research
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brian Jack Delivers $1.98 Million Federal Investment in City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Research
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NEWNAN, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) visited City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan to deliver the $1.98 million federal investment he secured through the federal government's Community Development Fund for cancer prevention and early more
Creighton student named 2026 Goldwater Scholar for AI research
OMAHA, Nebraska, April 9 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Creighton student named 2026 Goldwater Scholar for AI research
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For Creighton University student Sara Avila, research is a way to advance technology and expand access, reduce inequities and create opportunities for others.
That commitment has earned Avila one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate honors: the Barry Goldwater Scholarship.
Established by Congress in 1986, the scholarship recognizes s more
Cruz, Klobuchar TAKE IT DOWN Act Leads to Conviction in Case Targeting AI-Generated Deepfakes
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Cruz, Klobuchar TAKE IT DOWN Act Leads to Conviction in Case Targeting AI-Generated Deepfakes
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) highlighted the first conviction under their bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act following the guilty plea of an Ohio man who used artificial intelligence to create and distribute non-consensual intimate images.
"The Take It Down Act, more
Dr. Robert Baron named associate dean for APSU's College of Arts and Letters
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Robert Baron named associate dean for APSU's College of Arts and Letters
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's College of Arts & Letters has named Dr. Robert Baron as associate dean, starting Aug. 1.
Baron, a professor of communication and former department chair, has spent over a decade building programs and partnerships at Austin Peay. Since arriving in 2012, he has grown t more
FSU students named worldwide champions after earning first place at international forensics tournament in Greece
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU students named worldwide champions after earning first place at international forensics tournament in Greece
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Two students in Florida State University's Forensics Program were recently named worldwide champions after competing at the International Forensics Association tournament, which took place March 8-12 in Athens, Greece.
FSU students Harleigh Demchak, a junior studying economics, and Zoey more
Global Hackathon Collaboration with Christ University
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Global Hackathon Collaboration with Christ University
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As part of growing international engagement, Seton Hall expanded its annual 24-hour Hackathon event into a global experience through a unique collaboration with Christ University in India, reflecting a shared commitment to Catholic higher education and academic innovation. The return of the Hackathon took place from March 21-22, 2026, with 50 stu more
Google Awards $450,000 to ISE Epstein Department researchers
LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Google Awards $450,000 to ISE Epstein Department researchers
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Google has awarded a $450,000 gift to several faculty members in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, backing projects that range from artificial intelligence to transportation routing and public health. The awards more
Grassley Releases New and Disturbing Information on Online Child Exploitation, Presses Tech Giants for Answers
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Releases New and Disturbing Information on Online Child Exploitation, Presses Tech Giants for Answers
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is opening a congressional inquiry into eight major tech companies for allegedly failing to sufficiently report online child sexual exploitation, frustrating law enforcement investigations into onli more
GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst Marks First 100 Days with Progress on Key Goals
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst Marks First 100 Days with Progress on Key Goals
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Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is pleased to highlight the milestone accomplishments of Administrator Edward C. Forst's first 100 days at the helm. Under his leadership, GSA is leading the way as responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, delivering the highest value, savings, and innovati more
How CMU Powers Pittsburgh's Innovation Economy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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How CMU Powers Pittsburgh's Innovation Economy
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In Pittsburgh, the future of technology is being built on the foundation of its industrial past.
Hazelwood Green, the site of a former 19th-century steel plant, is home to Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center, a new testing ground for robots operating on land, water and air. In Bakery Square, scientists and engineers at CMU's A more
ICYMI - AFP's Ross Connolly in WSJ: Maine Risks Missing the Infrastructure Boom
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI - AFP's Ross Connolly in WSJ: Maine Risks Missing the Infrastructure Boom
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Augusta, Maine - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly penned a piece in the Wall Street Journal highlighting how large-scale projects like data centers are reshaping local and regional economies, and why Maine's current policy directi more
Imagine That: Brain Uses Neurons from Vision System When Forming Mental Imagery
PASADENA, California, April 9 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Imagine That: Brain Uses Neurons from Vision System When Forming Mental Imagery
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Creative endeavors, like making art, writing music, or penning a poem, require the recall of memories to fuel imagination. Many other human behaviors, including problem solving, also rely on mental imagery to complete tasks, but little was known about how imagery works at the level of single neurons in the b more
Intel, Google Deepen Collaboration to Advance AI Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, California, April 9 [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, Google Deepen Collaboration to Advance AI Infrastructure
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* Intel(r) Xeon(r) processors to continue powering Google Cloud infrastructure across AI, inference and general-purpose workloads
* Expanded co-development of custom ASIC-based infrastructure pro more
Maricopa Colleges Celebrate Milestone in Microcredential Innovation
TEMPE, Arizona, April 9 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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Maricopa Colleges Celebrate Milestone in Microcredential Innovation
Rio Salado College recently hosted a celebration recognizing the completion of a multi-year effort to design and scale microcredentials across Maricopa Community Colleges with Education Design Lab (The Lab).
Held March 27, the event brought together partners from Rio Salado College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College and Sc more
Michigan Medicine: Understanding Esophageal Cancer
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on April 8, 2026, by Sam Page with Joel H. Rubenstein, director of the Barrett Esophagus Program:
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Understanding esophageal cancer
An expert discusses the signs and risk factors, including Barrett's esophagus
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Although rarer than other cancers, esophageal cancer is a serious disease that mostly impacts men over 55 years old.
Here, Joel H. Rubenstein, more
New ORNL electrolyte lets the ions flow
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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New ORNL electrolyte lets the ions flow
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Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a path to design superionic polymer electrolytes for solid-state batteries and other energy applications that could help ensure a future of abundant and reliable energy for the United States. The scientists demonstrated that by car more
NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2026) -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries. The grants will leverage $4.2 million in matching contributions to generate a tota more
NRB Welcomes Twenty-Eight New Members in First Quarter of 2026
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release:
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NRB Welcomes Twenty-Eight New Members in First Quarter of 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the largest association of Christian communicators, welcomed a group of 28 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued growth across the Christian media landscape.
"God is raising more
NRL and ONR to Showcase Defense Technologies at Sea-Air-Space 2026
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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NRL and ONR to Showcase Defense Technologies at Sea-Air-Space 2026
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From airborne research to electronic warfare and space science, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will showcase redefining defense technologies, alongside the Office of Naval Research (ONR), at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition in booth 1653 and outside at T1209, held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbo more
NSWC Carderock Team Advances Robotic and Autonomous Systems
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWC Carderock Team Advances Robotic and Autonomous Systems
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A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is advancing how the Navy develops and employs robotic and autonomous systems across the maritime domain.
Led by William Gottwald, a mechanical engineer and Old Dominion University graduate, the team brings together expertise in robotics, autonomy, aerospa more
Oracle AI Database Raises the Bar for Availability and Security Across Mission-Critical Workloads
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle AI Database Raises the Bar for Availability and Security Across Mission-Critical Workloads
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Oracle today announced a comprehensive series of enhancements to Oracle AI Database. These enhancements help customers achieve extreme availability and security for all database applications, and always-on, stock-exchange leve more
Oracle Brings New AI Agent-Driven Capabilities to its Industry-Leading Financial Crime and Compliance Portfolio
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Brings New AI Agent-Driven Capabilities to its Industry-Leading Financial Crime and Compliance Portfolio
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Oracle continues to strengthen its financial crime and compliance portfolio with new AI capabilities that accelerate investigations, insights, and results. By securing rights to technology from Lucinity, whose pl more
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for Customer Experience
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for Customer Experience
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Oracle today announced Fusion Agentic Applications for customer experience (CX). The new agentic applications are powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents that are outcome-driven, proactive, reasoning-based, and engineered for enterprise exe more
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for Finance and Supply Chain
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for Finance and Supply Chain
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Oracle today announced Fusion Agentic Applications for finance and supply chain operations. The new agentic applications are powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents that are outcome-driven, proactive, reasoning-based, and engineered fo more
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for HR
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications for HR
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Oracle today announced Fusion Agentic Applications for HR. The new agentic applications are powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents that are outcome-driven, proactive, reasoning-based, and engineered for enterprise execution. Built into Oracle Fusion Cloud more
Pitch perfect: FSU student wins People's Choice Award at ACC InVenture Prize competition
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Pitch perfect: FSU student wins People's Choice Award at ACC InVenture Prize competition
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A Florida State University student created a buzz by impressing a panel of judges at the Shark-Tank-style ACC InVenture Prize competition held at the University of Notre Dame.
Hugo Davies, majoring in STEM entrepreneurship with a concentration in computer science, earned the coveted People's Choice Award at the more
Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup
ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup
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Exostellar, a startup born from Cornell research, has achieved an outcome many entrepreneurs dream of - acquisition by a Fortune 500 company.
Qualcomm acquired Exostellar, launched in 2018 by computer science professors Hakim Weatherspoon and Robbert van Renesse and former postdoctoral researcher Zhiming Shen, Ph.D. '17, in March.
"They say 99% of companies fai more
Riccio College of Engineering Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 9 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Riccio College of Engineering Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni
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The Riccio College of Engineering has announced the 11 recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards (OAA). The awardees represent the college's five departments and this year include five Distinguished Alumni and six Outstanding Young Alumni.
Visionary leaders in their field, recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award ha more
Scientists uncover new method to generate protein datasets for training AI
HOUSTON, Texas, April 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Scientists uncover new method to generate protein datasets for training AI
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Protein engineering is a field primed for artificial intelligence research. Each protein is made up of amino acids; to optimize a protein function, researchers modify proteins by switching out one of 20 different amino acids for another. For a protein that is just 50 amino acids in length, this leads to approximately 1.13x1065 potent more
Study Shows People Use Same Neurons to See and Imagine Objects
LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Study Shows People Use Same Neurons to See and Imagine Objects
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Why can images of things we have seen seem so real when we later recall them from memory? A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators sheds light on the answer.
The study shows that the same brain neurons are activated when we imagine something an more
Tennessee Tech to host statewide AI conference focused on turning research into real-world impact
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech to host statewide AI conference focused on turning research into real-world impact
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Tennessee Tech University will host a statewide gathering of leaders in artificial intelligence this spring, bringing together experts from academia, industry and government for a day focused on accelerating innovation and economic growth.
The conference, titled "From Lab to Market: more
Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Thirty-one graduate students receive awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-one Penn State graduate students earned awards at the 2026 Graduate Exhibition, hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School on Friday, March 27, on the University Park campus.
The Graduate Exhibition is the premier annual community showcase for graduate student resea more
Tonko Introduces Power for the People Act to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Introduces Power for the People Act to Shield Consumers from Rising Energy Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the Power for the People Act in the House, legislation that ensures data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricity demand. Senator Van Hollen (D- MD) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
The rise of a more
TROY SBDC to present its model "Start Your Business" program at national conference in Washington, D.C. in April
TROY, Alabama, April 9 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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TROY SBDC to present its model "Start Your Business" program at national conference in Washington, D.C. in April
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The Small Business Development Center at Troy University has been invited to present its Start Your Business program at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition's Just Economy Conference, held in Washington D.C. April 13-16.
The NCRC is a nationwide network of almost 800 organizations and champions more
U.S. News & World Report ranks UT San Antonio among best graduate schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UT San Antonio among best graduate schools
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) continues to earn national recognition for its graduate programs, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence, innovation and impact. In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, more than two dozen UT San Antonio graduate programs are r more
Unchecked Data Center Growth Poses Grave Threat to Texas Grid and Water, Public Citizen Says Ahead of TX House Data Center Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Unchecked Data Center Growth Poses Grave Threat to Texas Grid and Water, Public Citizen Says Ahead of TX House Data Center Hearing
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AUSTIN, Texas -Today's interim hearing of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs is an initial, if overdue, step in examining how to address the rapid expansion of AI data centers, as communities across the state continue to express concerns about the facili more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Why Climate Action is One of Today's Biggest Business Opportunities
BOULDER, Colorado, April 9 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following Q&A on April 8, 2026, by Katy Marquardt Hill with professor of entrepreneurship Jeff York:
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Why climate action is one of today's biggest business opportunities
Can startups help solve climate change and make money doing it? As federal policy grows less predictable, entrepreneurs are stepping in to fill the gap with new ideas, technologies and business models.
CU Boulder Today s more
University of Minnesota Surpasses 300-Startup Milestone
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 9 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
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University of Minnesota surpasses 300-startup milestone
A one-minute breath test device that detects lung cancer. A process to safely strip "forever chemicals" from the water supply. Hardware designed to slash AI energy consumption. These are just some of the discoveries being transformed into real-world solutions by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
The University is celebrating more
USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
TUCKER, Georgia, April 9 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards o more
UVA Earns 'New Ivy' Distinction From Forbes for Third Straight Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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UVA earns 'New Ivy' distinction from Forbes for third straight year
For the third year running, Forbes magazine has named the University of Virginia a "New Ivy."
To make its determination, the media outlet compiled a list of all four-year, degree-granting public and private nonprofit colleges across the United States - minus the traditional Ivy League schools, including Harvard, Princeton and Ya more
Yale Senior Selected as Gaither Junior Fellow
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 9 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Yale senior selected as Gaither Junior Fellow
As a Gaither Junior Fellow, Maxwell Fisher will work alongside senior scholars at the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace this fall.
Yale senior Maxwell Fisher has been named a James C. Gaither Fellow by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The one-year fellowship offers work experience to individuals intereste more
10 Years Later, Doctoral Program Builds Leaders Across Professions
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 8 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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10 Years Later, Doctoral Program Builds Leaders Across Professions
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Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University's doctorate in Organization Leadership may reside in the School of Education, but 10 years after its launch, the program attracts candidates from a variety of professional fields.
"In every organization -in schools, churches, the military, law enforcement, social work, health care and, of course, K-12 more
ARMORY improves maintainer knowledge sharing and readiness
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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ARMORY improves maintainer knowledge sharing and readiness
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By Billy Blankenship
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -At 2 a.m., under the lights of a flight line, a maintainer is working through an issue he hasn't seen before. The technical order provides a general procedure, but this aircraft has a modification that changes how the job needs to be done. Someone in the force h more
Rep. Salazar Marks First DOJ Conviction Under Landmark TAKE IT DOWN Act She Led in the House
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar Marks First DOJ Conviction Under Landmark TAKE IT DOWN Act She Led in the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), original sponsor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the House, marked the first-ever conviction secured by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the law, a major milestone in protecting Americans from online exploitation and AI-generated more
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering Symposium Examines Human Creativity in Era of AI
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Northwestern University Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design, a collaboration between McCormick School of Engineering and the School of Communication, hosted a symposium titled Creative Agency in the Age of AI to investigate how generative technology is transforming the creative process. Researchers, designers, and artists gathered to explore human-AI collaboration and the shifting roles within creative teams.
Liz Gerber, codirector of the center and profess more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Birthright Citizenship - Litigation Status Update Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11414) on April 3, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah Solomon-Strauss and supervisory attorney Juria L. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Birthright Citizenship: Litigation Status Update
On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara regarding Executive Order 14160, "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship" (E.O. 14160 or th more
Confederate Names & Military Installations Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48894) on April 3, 2026, by research librarians Travis A. Ferrell and Hannah Fischer.
Here are excerpts:
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Confederate Names and Military Installations: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Prior to 2023, there were 10 major military installations named after Confederate Civil War commanders, all of which were located in the former states of the Confederacy. Nine of the bases were active-component Ar more
Farm Support for Tobacco & the 2026 Farm Bill Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13196) on April 3, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Support for Tobacco and the 2026 Farm Bill
Historically, Congress has provided five categories of farm support: the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), farm bill-authorized commodity support programs, farm bill-authorized disaster assistance programs, ad hoc commodity supp more
FY2024 State Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48893) on April 3, 2026, entitled "FY2024 State Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), most recently comprehensively amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA; P.L. 114-95), is the pr more
Prediction Markets & Insider Trading Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11406) on April 3, 2026, by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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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 outc more
SEC Issues Crypto Guidance as Congress Considers MarketStructure Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11415) on April 3, 2026, by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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SEC Issues Crypto Guidance as Congress Considers MarketStructure Legislation
On March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance addressing the application of federal securities law to certain types of crypto-assets and crypto-asset activities. The guidance was joined by the C more
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on April 3, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Kyla H. Kitamura and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations
The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered in more
Bureau of Land Management - FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13121) on April 2, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent.
Here are excerpts:
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Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the Department of the Interior (DOI), manages 244 million acres of federal land, nearly all in the West. Under its multiple-use mission, BLM manages lands for diverse purposes, inc more
Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Transfers to Car Dealers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12570) on April 2, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Transfers to Car Dealers
In July 2025, Congress repealed the clean vehicle credit (CVC) and the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC) as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21). These two credits were enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 more
Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12600) on April 2, 2026, by public finance specialists Donald J. Marples and Nicholas E. Buffie:
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Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Prior to the enactment of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), the federal government offered three tax credits to incentivize the purchase of clean vehicles (electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles). All three credi more
FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48891) on April 2, 2026, entitled "FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations: In Brief" by Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst.
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Contents
Summary ... 1
FY2026 Budget Cycle: Sequence of Events ... 2
FY2026 President's Budget Request: May 2, 2025, to June 26, 2025 ... 2
H.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 20 more
Housing Supply - Current Trends & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48892) on April 2, 2026, entitled "Housing Supply: Current Trends and Policy Considerations" by macroeconomic policy specialist Lida R. Weinstock.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Housing affordability concerns have led to a focus on insufficient housing supply as a possible cause. There are many metrics by which economists analyze housing supply. Currently, national-level statistics paint a more
Housing Supply - Current Trends & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48892) on April 2, 2026, entitled "Housing Supply - Current Trends and Policy Considerations:"
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Barriers to Increasing Supply
This section briefly highlights a few of the most commonly cited explanations of why housing supply may be constrained and failing to adequately respond to demand and pricing conditions. Some are explanations for the longer-term trend more
Legislative Branch - FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48612) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Legislative Branch: FY2026 Appropriations
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Offic more
Legislative Branch - FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48612) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2026 Appropriations:"
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FY2026 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its ow more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on April 2, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although this more
2026 Census Test - Overview & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12676) on April 1, 2026, by American National Government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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The 2026 Census Test: Overview and Recent Developments
The U.S. Census Bureau begins planning for an upcoming decennial census of population and housing more than a decade prior to the census year. Part of this planning includes field tests designed to assess various oper more
Defense Primer - Strategic Nuclear Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10519) on April 1, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Strategic Nuclear Forces
The Department of Defense (DOD) - which is "using a secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025 - is in the process of modernizing U.S. strategic nuclear forces. This modernization effort includes nu more
Inflation Reduction Act Wage & Apprenticeship Requirements - Effect on Tax Credit Values Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48428) on April 1, 2026, entitled "Inflation Reduction Act Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements: Effect on Tax Credit Values" by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
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SUMMARY
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169; IRA) created or modified 21 tax provisions subsidizing the use of "clean" energy. These benefits targeted taxpayers who purchase electric more
Medicaid - Selected Resources for National, State & Local Enrollment Data Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48536) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Medicaid: Selected Resources for National, State and Local Enrollment Data" by research librarians Sarah K. Braun and Angela Napili:
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Purpose and Scope ... 1
Federal Data Sources ... 2
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National and State Data ... 2
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC): National and State more
Retirement Asset Data in 2024 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13193) on April 1, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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Retirement Asset Data in 2024
The Federal Reserve's Financial Accounts of the United States reported that the total amount of financial assets in U.S. retirement plans (which does not include Social Security) was $45.1 trillion at the end of 2024. Figure 1 more
Standards for Maintaining, Collecting & Presenting Federal Data on Race & Ethnicity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12304) on April 1, 2026, by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
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Revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees the collection of race and ethnicity data through Statistical Policy Directive (SP more
U.S. Conflict With Iran Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48887) on March 26, 2026, entitled "U.S. Conflict with Iran."
The report is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Christopher M. Blanchard, Jeremy M. Sharp and Jim Zanotti:
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SUMMARY
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, have sparked a wide-reaching regional conflict, with ongoing U.S. and Israeli air operations in Iran and Iranian retaliatory st more
U.S. Retirement Assets Data - 1995-2024 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13194) on April 1, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Retirement Assets Data: 1995-2024
Retirement Asset Data from 1995 to 2024
The Federal Reserve's Financial Accounts of the United States reported that the total amount of financial assets in U.S. retirement plans (which does not include Social Securit more
Army's Multi-Domain Task Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) on March 30, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF)
The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF)
Congress has expressed concern about the threat to U.S. national security posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it must be able to operate in a m more
Determining Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48890) on March 31, 2026, entitled "Determining Grants Under Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Title I-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) authorizes aid to local educational agencies (LEAs) for the education of disadvantaged chi more
Federal Recognition of Tribes Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48888) on March 30, 2026, entitled "The Federal Recognition of Tribes: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray, legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and law librarian Laura Deal.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
As of 2026, the United States encompasses 575 federally recognized Tribes, or groups of Indigenous people that more
Nonprofit Hospitals, Tax Benefits & Charity Care Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13192) on March 30, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Susan V. Lawrence:
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Nonprofit Hospitals, Tax Benefits and Charity Care
Congress has had a continuing interest in the tax benefits for nonprofit hospitals over the years, as indicated in a Senate Finance Committee investigation in 2005, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study in 2020, and a hearing by the more
Pakistan's New Long-Range Missile Development Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13086) on March 31, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Pakistan's New Long-Range Missile Development
On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced the imposition of sanctions on Pakistan's National Development Complex (NDC), which "has worked to acquire items in furtherance of Pakistan's long range ballistic missile program." The State Depar more
Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12602) on March 30, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie and energy policy analyst Martin C. Offutt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted a new tax credit for the production of "clean" hydrogen. Widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel may reduce economy-wi more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) on March 30, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly-elected leaders govern 23.3 million people on the main more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on March 30, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Ag more
Collision at LaGuardia Airport Spotlights Long-standing Concerns Over Runway Safety Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12675) on March 30, 2026, by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias:
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Collision at LaGuardia Airport Spotlights Long-standing Concerns Over Runway Safety
On the night of March 22, 2026, a Jazz Aviation regional jet landing at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York, NY, struck a firefighting vehicle that had received air traffic control clearance to cross the active runway. The more
FDA Human Medical Product User Fee Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44750) on March 27, 2026, entitled "FDA Human Medical Product User Fee Programs."
The report is written by research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan and health policy specialists Amanda K. Sarata and Hassan Z. Sheikh.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates human medical products to ensure they are safe and effective for their intended use in patients. M more
U.S. Health Care Coverage & Spending Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10830) on March 30, 2026, by health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Health Care Coverage and Spending
In 2024, the United States had an estimated population of 335 million individuals. Most of those individuals had private health insurance or were covered under a federal program (such as Medicare or more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Child Welfare Expert Urges Health Department to Protect LGBTQI+ Youth in Foster Care After Placement Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Angela M. Weeks, a child welfare implementation specialist, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau expressing deep concerns over the proposed rescission of the Designated Placement Requirements rule under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ children. Weeks, who has 15 years of experience working with foster care systems and LGBTQI+ youth nationwide, highlights the ongoing federal legal and moral obligation more
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Supports HHS Rescinding Placement Rule for LGBTQI+ Children
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rescission of the 2024 Final Rule on "Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children." The ERLC, representing approximately 13 million Southern Baptist members, emphasized concerns about the impact of the rule on r more
Kidsave Urges Administration for Children and Families to Maintain Supportive Placements for LGBTQI+ Youth in Foster Care
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Kidsave International submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF) regarding the proposed rescission of designated placement requirements under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ children. The organization emphasized the critical importance of preserving both safety and affirming environments for youth in foster care, particularly those identifying as LGBTQI+.
Kidsave, an organization w more
Pacific Justice Institute Urges HHS to Rescind Foster Care Placement Rule Affecting LGBTQI+ Children
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the agency to rescind the "Designated Placements Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children" rule. PJI asserts that the rule exacerbates the shortage of foster parents and infringes upon First Amendment rights.
In the letter addressing HHS's March 6 notice of proposed rulemaking, PJI explains that the rule mandates stat more
USCCB Backs HHS Proposal to Rescind Placement Rule for LGBTQI+ Children in Foster Care
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind the final rule titled "Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children."
The USCCB emphasized its longstanding commitment to the welfare of children in foster care and the importance of more
Tipoffs: Iran
Airfreight Recovery Could Take Months After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
SURREY, England, April 10 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Airfreight recovery could take months after US-Iran ceasefire
By Damian Brett
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is likely to provide some relief to airfreight but a full recovery of capacity could take months, according to data firm Xeneta.
Following the announcement of the two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday, Xeneta said that it could take a while for rates and jet fuel prices to reach pre-conflict levels, more
American Center for Law and Justice: Massive Iran Deal Misinformation Exposed
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Massive Iran Deal Misinformation Exposed
By Logan Sekulow
President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran just before the imposed deadline lapsed. The Iranians presented the Trump Administration with a 10-point plan for a peace proposal. Unfortunately, misinformation is spreading rapidly online regarding the terms of the proposal.
As reported by The Hill:
President Trump said the U.S. an more
Boyle Statement on February 2026 PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on February 2026 PCE Inflation Data
Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 2.8 percent for February 2026 more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative: Oil Industry is Making Billions From the Iran War - It Should Be Taxed
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 10 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Senior Economist David Macdonald and researcher Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood:
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The oil industry is making billions from the Iran war--it should be taxed
The current windfall could be Canadian oil's final boom--so the proceeds must be reinvested into economic diversification and industrial planning
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Fast facts
Oil and gas prices are rising due to the war on Iran. T more
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 10 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, joined by leaders from the United Kingdom, European Union and several European nations, issued a joint statement on April 8, 2026, welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and calling for a permanent diplomatic end to the conflict.
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Statement by Prime Minister Carney and the leaders of Denmark, the European Commission, the European Council, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kin more
Center for American Progress: For American Families, the Costs of Trump's War Aren't Over
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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For American Families, the Costs of Trump's War Aren't Over
Even with the provisional two-week ceasefire, American families will continue to pay the price for President Donald Trump's war in Iran through higher costs for gas, housing, and everyday goods, according to a new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-war-may-be-over-but-the-economic-damage-i more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: New Ways to Win Wars - Proposals for the West
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior fellow David M. Cattler:
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New Ways to Win Wars - Proposals for the West
For decades, Western defense strategy assumed that technological superiority ensured victory. That assumption proves false in modern conflict.
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Conflict is being shaped less by the performance of advanced systems than by the ability to produce, sustain, and regenerate them at scale. Mass is t more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Zelenskyy's Drone Diplomacy Wins New Arab Friends
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Volodymyr Dubovyk:
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Zelenskyy's Drone Diplomacy Wins New Arab Friends
Behind the headlines of his Middle Eastern trip, Ukraine's leader has underlined Ukraine's nimble and quick-witted diplomacy.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy's triumphant Middle East tour made two things clear. Firstly, while countries under threat might want to ignore Ukraine's hard-w more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Russia to Armenia - Do as We Say
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia:
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Russia to Armenia: Do as We Say
Armenia has few options despite its rapprochement with Azerbaijan and Turkey and ties to the EU. None provides Yerevan with viable security.
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When on April 1, Armenia's Prime Minister Nik more
Chairman Crawford Joins Former Speaker Gingrich to Discuss U.S. Counterintelligence Reform
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Crawford Joins Former Speaker Gingrich to Discuss U.S. Counterintelligence Reform
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich on his podcast, "Newt's World," to discuss the need to reevaluate how the U.S. approaches its c more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Preparing for the Consequences of Collapse in Cuba
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 9, 2026, involving deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy and associate fellow Henry Ziemer, both of the Americas Program, Katherine E. Bliss, director and senior fellow for Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience in the Global Health Policy Center, deputy director Zane Swanson and non-resident senior associate David Michel, both of the Global F more
DNC: Trump Has Pushed The American Dream of Owning a Home Out of Reach
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Trump Has Pushed The American Dream of Owning a Home Out of Reach
Despite promising to make "housing much more affordable," Trump has spiked costs and said that "no one gives a [bleep] about housing"
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Housing is unaffordable for everyday Americans in Donald Trump's economy -- and it's getting worse. Trump's unhinged trade war and war with Iran have driven costs even higher, worsening the hous more
Ex-FBI Special Agent O'Leary Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by former New York FBI special agent Christopher J. O'Leary from a March 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: A Modern Watergate":
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony. I provide these remarks in my personal capacity as a non-pa more
Following Meetings With Top Treasury Official, Wyden Reveals Treasury Department Failed to Plan for Economic Fallout From Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Following Meetings with Top Treasury Official, Wyden Reveals Treasury Department Failed to Plan for Economic Fallout from Iran War
Nominee for Asst. Secretary for Economic Policy, Currently Serving as Senior Advisor to Secretary Bessent, Told Committee Staff That He Knew of No One at Treasury Department Who Did Any Economic Planning Prior more
GVSU Research: West Michigan Economy Posts Second Month of Modest Growth
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU research: West Michigan economy posts second month of modest growth
By Brian Vernellis
Despite the fluctuating federal tariff policies and rising costs, the West Michigan economy remains resilient, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said the region's purchasing managers reported mod more
Hofstra University: James Sample on Presidential Immunity; Birthright Citizenship; War Powers
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 10 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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James Sample on Presidential Immunity; Birthright Citizenship; War Powers
Ginny Greenberg
ABC News Legal Consultant James Sample, a constitutional law professor at Hofstra's Maurice A. Deane School of Law, appeared on the network several times to offer analysis on a series of consequential legal and constitutional issues tied to the Trump administration, the Supreme Court, and the scope of executive power.
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Hofstra University: Political Ripple of Iran at Home
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 10 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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The Political Ripple of Iran at Home
Ginny Greenberg
Lawrence Levy, associate vice president and executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies, provided analysis to Newsday on how national political dynamic are shaping the electoral landscape on Long Island ahead of the midterms.
In coverage of the ongoing U.S. military operation in Iran, Levy highlighted the political ripple effects of the con more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Review: John Mearsheimer Has a Problem With Reality
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to National Review:
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John Mearsheimer Has a Problem with Reality
The political scientist's brand of realism reads as blatant antisemitism.
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In 2007, Walter Russell Mead penned a sharp review of Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer's book T more
Ifo Institute: Germany's Travel Industry Under Severe Strain Due to Iran Conflict
MUNICH, Germany, April 10 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Germany's Travel Industry Under Severe Strain Due to Iran Conflict
The business climate for travel agencies and tour operators cooled significantly in March. The ifo Institute index fell to minus 41.7 points, down from minus 14.8 points in February. Companies were considerably more reserved in the assessment of their current situation than in February, and their business expectations also deteriorated signific more
Israel: Stop Targeting Media Workers in Lebanon and Palestine
LONDON, England, April 10 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Israel: Stop targeting media workers in Lebanon and Palestine
ARTICLE 19 condemns the recent targeting of five journalists in Lebanon and one journalist in Gaza, Palestine. We also condemn Israel's persistent pattern of portraying journalists as legitimate targets by labelling them as members of armed groups - both before and after attacks. This ta more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: New Crisis in the Making as Central Asia Lacks Enough Water for Spring Planting
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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New Crisis in the Making as Central Asia Lacks Enough Water for Spring Planting
Executive Summary:
* Central Asian countries lack sufficient water for spring planting of food crops this year, setting the stage for population flight and even military conflict among themselves and with thei more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Weapons Systems Failures May Have Led to Personnel Removals
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by China Brief Deputy Editor Shijie Wang:
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Weapons Systems Failures May Have Led to Personnel Removals
Executive Summary:
* The Iran war has exposed a widening gap between Beijing's claims of military-technological superiority and the apparent battlefield performance of air defense and counter-drone warfare systems linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
* PRC state media has ampl more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Ukrainian Military Offers Lessons Learned to NATO (Part One)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Taras Kuzio, professor of political science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Ukrainian Military Offers Lessons Learned to NATO (Part One)
Executive Summary:
* In March, a senior North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military delegation led by Supreme Allied Com more
Meeks Statement on Continued Violence Against Civilians in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026:
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Meeks Statement on Continued Violence Against Civilians in Lebanon
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on ongoing strikes in Lebanon:
"While I welcome the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, I am deeply concerned by the continued violence in Lebanon more
Meeks, Keating Introduce Bill to Terminate Russian Oil Licenses and Sanction Russian Oil Companies
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Meeks, Keating Introduce Bill to Terminate Russian Oil Licenses and Sanction Russian Oil Companies
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and William R. Keating, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, today introduced the "End Russian Oil Windfalls Act" to curtail more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Says Trump is "Going In The Right Direction" on Affordability as Prices Skyrocket
LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Says Trump is "Going In The Right Direction" on Affordability as Prices Skyrocket
Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is continuing to dismiss concerns about rising costs, telling POLITICO in a new interview that "I think [Michiganders] feel that the president is going in the right direction" on affordability.
This comes after Rogers was caught "downplay[ing] the impact of the Iran war more
N.C. Democratic Party: As DC Insider Michael Whatley "Profited By Up to $219,660" From Iran War, He Dismissed Sacrifice Of Service Members
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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As DC Insider Michael Whatley "Profited By Up to $219,660" From Iran War, He Dismissed Sacrifice Of Service Members
New reporting from American Journal News is highlighting how DC insider Michael Whatley has "profited by up to $219,660" from the war in Iran as his investments in oil and gas companies "soar." A "longtime oil lobbyist," this is now the second time Whatley m more
NCGA Surveys Find Rising Alarm Over Fertilizer Costs and Availability, With Risks Escalating Into 2027
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on April 8, 2026:
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NCGA Surveys Find Rising Alarm Over Fertilizer Costs and Availability, with Risks Escalating Into 2027
Author: Nicole Hasheider
U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released today by the National Corn Growers Ass more
Rep. Smith on House Democrats' Failed Bid to Pass Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026:
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Rep. Smith on House Democrats' failed bid to pass Iran war powers resolution
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who served as speaker pro tempore during the U.S. House of Representatives' pro forma session on April 9, issued the below statement following House Democrats' failed attempt to pass an Iran war powers resolution by unanimous consent:
"With respect, instead of offering a motion prec more
Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Markey Underscores the Skyrocketing Cost of Trump at the Pump as Big Oil Profits
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Underscores the Skyrocketing Cost of Trump at the Pump as Big Oil Profits
New data shows Trump's illegal war on Iran will cost American families nearly $1,100 more at the pump this year
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released new data spotlighting how Tru more
Senator Warren Statement on February 2026 PCE
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on February 2026 PCE
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"Trump's economic agenda is failing American families. Today's data shows they paid more for food more
'It's an Opportunity for Us': Behind Closed Doors, Airlines Gleefully Cash-in on Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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'It's an Opportunity for Us': Behind Closed Doors, Airlines Gleefully Cash-in on Iran War
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The Iran war is forcing working families to pay over $4 per gallon for gas at the pump, while airline executives jack up prices on everything from fares to bags, telling investors "the revenue environment is really strong."
As President Donald T more
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Visits Senior Center to Highlight Budget Proposals
ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Visits Senior Center to Highlight Budget Proposals
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited a senior center in Queens, where she met with residents and community members to highlight her affordability agenda and budget proposals.
B-ROLL of the Governor meeting senior residents can be found on YouTube and in TV quality (h. more
Blumenthal Demands Answers from Polymarket Following Suspicious Bets on Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands Answers from Polymarket Following Suspicious Bets on Ceasefire
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[WASHINGTON, DC] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today wrote to Founder and CEO of Polymarket Shayne Coplan demanding answers about the prediction market's failure to prevent insider trading and gambling related to American national security matters, including betting over military interventions in more
Cato Institute: FCC's Carr Overstepping on CNN Represents Broader Threat to Broadcasters
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Institute: FCC's Carr Overstepping on CNN Represents Broader Threat to Broadcasters
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Recent comments from the Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Brendan Carr, called for "accountability" and a "change at CNN" after disagreements over CNN's coverage of the Iran War.
A recent blog post from Brent Skorup, a legal fellow in the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Consti more
Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
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WASHINGTON - In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury.
Iranian leaders agreed to a ceasefire and to working with the president on a way ahead that includ more
Filming Conflict and the Boundaries of Expression: Human Rights Implications of UAE Wartime Restrictions
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Filming Conflict and the Boundaries of Expression: Human Rights Implications of UAE Wartime Restrictions
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Since the escalation of the 2026 conflict involving Iran, the United Arab Emirates has introduced and reinforced restrictions on filming and sharing footage of missile strikes and their aftermath. Authorities have warned residents and visitors not to recor more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary to Al Jazeera: War Crimes Are No Longer Shameful - That Should Terrify You
NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Executive Director Philippe Bolopion to Al Jazeera:
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War Crimes Are No Longer Shameful. That Should Terrify You.
Disturbing Disregard for Civilian Life in Escalating Middle East Conflict
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For decades, leaders who were responsible for war crimes tended to plead ignorance or insist it was a mistake and their hands were clean. What has changed in the Middle East is the swaggering contempt more
Institute for Energy Research: U.S. and Iran Agreed on a Tenuous Two-Week Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The United States and Iran Agreed on a Tenuous Two-Week Ceasefire
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, although details are sparse and public claims from the parties seem at odds.
2 The Strait of Hormuz was temporarily opened with four ships transiting before a dispute arose over whether Lebanon was part of the deal.
3 Iran is chargi more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE'RE GOING TO PROCEED AT 11:30 TODAY TO DEMAND AN END TO THE HOSTILITIES IMMEDIATELY"
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE'RE GOING TO PROCEED AT 11:30 TODAY TO DEMAND AN END TO THE HOSTILITIES IMMEDIATELY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing for a War Powers Resolution, including at 11:30 a.m. today, to end the Trump administration's reckless war in Ir more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE'RE GOING TO PROCEED AT 11:30 TODAY TO DEMAND AN END TO THE HOSTILITIES IMMEDIATELY"
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE'RE GOING TO PROCEED AT 11:30 TODAY TO DEMAND AN END TO THE HOSTILITIES IMMEDIATELY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing for a War Powers Resolution, including at 11:30 a.m. today, to end the Trump administration's reckless war in Iran that is costing taxpaye more
LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT NAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT NAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the National Action Network's National Convention, emphasizing that as the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have continued to unleash extremism on the American people and caused the cost of living to skyrocket, Democrats remain committed to defend more
LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT NAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT NAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the National Action Network's National Convention, emphasizing that as the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have continued to unleash extremism on the American people and caused the cost of living to skyrocket, Democrats remain committed to defending our democracy, protect more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "UPON OUR RETURN, WE WILL FORCE ANOTHER VOTE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR AROUND THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "UPON OUR RETURN, WE WILL FORCE ANOTHER VOTE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR AROUND THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference alongside Members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand an end to Donald Trump's reckless war of choice and announce that Democrats will compel a vote on a War Powers Resolution onc more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "UPON OUR RETURN, WE WILL FORCE ANOTHER VOTE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR AROUND THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "UPON OUR RETURN, WE WILL FORCE ANOTHER VOTE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR AROUND THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference alongside Members of the House Democratic Caucus to demand an end to Donald Trump's reckless war of choice and announce that Democrats will compel a vote on a War Powers Resolution once the House is back in ses more
MASK SLIPS: Jim Desmond Exposes His Extreme Agenda in Lockstep with Trump
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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MASK SLIPS: Jim Desmond Exposes His Extreme Agenda in Lockstep with Trump
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Jim Desmond desperately tried to rebrand himself as a "common-sense" moderate voice when he jumped into the CA-48 race - but the mask didn't stay on for long.
Let's recap.
1. As gas prices in California skyrocket to nearly $6 per gallon, Jim Desmond dismissed the financial burden on working families, c more
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. and Iran Agree to a Two-Week Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. and Iran Agree to a Two-Week Ceasefire
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WASHINGTON (April 9, 2026) - After more than a month of conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Iran agreed to a two week ceasefire, reached less than two hours before President Trump's deadline. The agreement was made on the condition that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway where a fifth of the world's oil flows. Iran more
New Data Shows Trump's Economy Faltering Before Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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New Data Shows Trump's Economy Faltering Before Illegal War in Iran
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American families pay the price of stifled growth and creeping inflation while corporations rake it in amidst havoc in Middle East
Today's Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the PCE Price Index climbed 2.8% more
Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on House GOP Blocking War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on House GOP Blocking War Powers Resolution Vote
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after pushing for an immediate vote on a War Powers Resolution:
"I showed up today because this war needs to end. President Trump got more
Rep. Garamendi Joins Rep. Pappas in Opposing Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Joins Rep. Pappas in Opposing Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and 72 of their colleagues in demanding the rejection of President Trump's budget proposal to eliminate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The members wrote, "Nearly six mil more
Rep. Panetta's Statement on Blocked Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta's Statement on Blocked Iran War Powers Resolution
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Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) issued the following statement after Republicans blocked a war powers resolution he cosponsored to end the War in Iran:
"Now more than ever, Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority over the Iran War. Speaker Mike Johnson has abdicated Congress's role and more
Rep. Vasquez Backs Bill to Prevent President from Unilaterally Escalating Iran War with Nuclear Strike
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Backs Bill to Prevent President from Unilaterally Escalating Iran War with Nuclear Strike
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 9, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced his support for The Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025 (H.R.3564), a bill to prevent the President from unilaterally escalating the war in Iran by offensively striking Iran with nuclear weapons wi more
Scalise Highlights Louisiana's Energy Leadership
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise Highlights Louisiana's Energy Leadership
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to discuss his New Orleans roots, President Trump's leadership in preventing a nuclear Iran, and Louisiana's role in unleashing American energy.
Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview.
Highlights from Leader Scal more
Scalise Highlights Louisiana's Energy Leadership
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise Highlights Louisiana's Energy Leadership
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to discuss his New Orleans roots, President Trump's leadership in preventing a nuclear Iran, and Louisiana's role in unleashing American energy.
Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview.
Highlights from Leader Sc more
Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Will Force a Vote to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Will Force a Vote to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that they will force the Senate to vote again to end the war in Iran:
"Before President Trump started his illegal and more
Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12603) on April 7, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA; P.L. 117-169) created or modified three tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles (EVs): the clean vehicle credit (CVC), the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC), and the credit for qualified commer more
Turk Condemns Deadly Wave of Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 9 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Turk condemns deadly wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk condemned on Wednesday the massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, saying reports that hundreds - including civilians - had been killed and injured are appalling.
"The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific," said more
Cornyn Op-Ed: President Trump's Resolve is on Display in Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: President Trump's Resolve is on Display in Operation Epic Fury
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TYLER - Following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that includes an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Washington Examiner reiterating his support for Operation Epic Fury and praising President Trump's more
Gov. Huckabee Sanders Declared Arkansas Economy Strongest in History during State of the State Address
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, delivered the State of the State address to the 95th General Assembly to open the 2026 fiscal session. The governor reported that Arkansas maintains the fastest-growing economy in the nation and remains the top state for both lowest cost of living and resident relocation.
During her remarks, Sanders highlighted educational gains under the LEARNS Act and announced plans for a special session to cut state income taxes for more
Pappas Leads Opposition to Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Leads Opposition to Trump's Elimination of Home Energy Assistance Program
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Following the release of President Trump's budget, which completely eliminates LIHEAP, Pappas and 73 members are demanding the rejection of this proposal
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led 73 of his colleagues in a letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership urging the rejection of President Tr more
Senator Murray: "The President of the United States Cannot Threaten Genocide"
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray: "The President of the United States Cannot Threaten Genocide"
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ICYMI : Murray on Trump's Budget Request: "Imagine how many families we could help if, instead of giving the Pentagon more money than they can even figure out what to do with, we cut people's heating bills in half and made child care affordable for every family in America... Donald Trump might be happy to spend more m more
