Accenture Acquires Keepler to Boost Its AI and Data Business in Spain
NEW YORK, April 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Acquires Keepler to Boost Its AI and Data Business in Spain
MADRID - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Keepler Data Tech, a Spanish cloud-native AI and data company. The acquisition will expand Accenture's capabilities to help clients across industries reinvent their core business processes with AI solutions grounded in strong data foundations.
Founded in 2018, Keepl more
AI Week Brings the Sam Houston State University Together to Discuss Artificial Intelligence
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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AI Week Brings the University Together to Discuss Artificial Intelligence
The week of March 23 marked a significant time for the growth of Sam Houston State University's AI education. Leaders across campus came together and hosted AI Week, five days of workshops and informational sessions for the Bearkat community to learn about the opportunities, and challenges, of utilizing AI in higher education.
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Building the Future of Business at UNLV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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Building the Future of Business at UNLV
UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region's workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada's growing economy.
Author: Carolyn Kresser
When people think of Las Vegas, they often picture gaming or entertainment.
But the city's economy extends well beyond that. Businesses across industries -- from l more
Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Com more
Clean Sweep: Duke Engineering Graduate Programs All Rank in Top 25
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Clean Sweep: Duke Engineering Graduate Programs All Rank in Top 25
Continuing a decade-long run of rising in national rankings, all of Duke Engineering's graduate programs ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report for the first time.
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For the first time, all seven of Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering's graduate programs were ranked within the top 25 by U.S. New more
DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics Safe Maritime Transportation System Report Explores AI Use in Maritime Safety Analysis
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- SafeMTS Report: Applying Large Language Models to Maritime Near-Miss Safety Data Analysis - A report from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Safe Maritime Transportation System - March 2026 (42 pages)
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics Safe Maritime Transportation System issued a report examining the application of large language models to analyze near-miss safety data in the mariti more
Duke Alumna Amy Hood to Speak at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 9 -- Duke University issued the following news:
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Duke Alumna Amy Hood to Speak at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Duke will award honorary degrees to Hood and three others at the May 10 Commencement ceremony
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Duke University alumna and Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Amy E. Hood '94 has said, "Every step, every risk I took, built confidence."
It's a perspective forged over time -- and one she will share with the Class of 2026 more
FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API With District Matching Capability to Power Organizations' Grassroots Advocacy Efforts
WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release:
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FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API with District Matching Capability to Power Organizations' Grassroots Advocacy Efforts
New address-to-district mapping capability enables real-time civic engagement at scale through instant access to federal, state, and local legislative district data
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FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (OTC: NOTE), a global leader in AI-driven policy more
Foundation Fighting Blindness: Illuminating the Future - Highlights From Investing in Cures Summit 2026
COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 9 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on April 8, 2026:
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Illuminating the Future: Highlights from Investing in Cures Summit 2026
At ICS 2026 in Boston, leading researchers, clinicians, and industry pioneers shared the latest advances in gene therapy, precision genetic medicine, and gene-agnostic approaches for inherited retinal diseases.
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The 2026 Investing in Cures Summit (ICS) brought together 185 patients, caregivers, donors, sci more
Hofstra University Names Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Hofstra University Names Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Hofstra University is pleased to announce its distinguished speakers and honorary degree recipients for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, taking place this May.
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Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ceremony
* Kelley Skeff, George DeForest Barnet more
How Argonne Scientists Are Paving the Way for Faster, Smarter Electronics
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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How Argonne scientists are paving the way for faster, smarter electronics
Breakthrough findings offer new insight into spintronics to enable faster, smaller and more efficient devices
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Argonne research takes next leap in computing by mastering magnetism one atom at a time.
Data is growing at a staggering pace, pushing charge based microelectronics, such as smart more
IDC Defines the Next Era of Technology Intelligence With the Introduction of IDC Quant at Directions
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 9 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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IDC Defines the Next Era of Technology Intelligence with the Introduction of IDC Quanta(TM) at Directions 2026
New AI-powered platform establishes an embedded intelligence layer for the AI economy, delivering decision-grade insight.
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BOSTON, Mass. - IDC today opened IDC Directions 2026, its flagship client event, br more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Misguided Stampede to Build Gas Power Plants
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 9 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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The misguided stampede to build gas power plants
Key Takeaways:
Consumers face significant risks from spikes in natural gas prices caused by weather and geopolitical events; these risks rise in relation to the amount of new gas-fired capacity added to the grid.
Rising LNG exports will lead to additional price volatility in the U.S. and also could lead to pe more
Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers
Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the sixth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an more
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Oklahoma Workforce Engaged, Faces Retention Risks
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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New Report: Oklahoma Workforce engaged, faces retention risks
A new report published by the Center for the Future of Work at Oklahoma State University indicates Oklahoma's workforce is engaged, supported by strong organizational cultures and employee attraction.
Retention is a challenge due to burnout, career advancement opportunities, and misalignment of workforce s more
Research Finds AI Is Now Foundational to Modern Marketing
SUNNYVALE, California, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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New Research Finds AI Is Now Foundational to Modern Marketing
AI's Impact on Marketing Doubles as Teams Move from Experimentation to Embedded Use
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SAN JOSE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced its participation in a new marketi more
Resilience and Potential Opportunity in a Higher Volatility World
NEW YORK, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Resilience and Potential Opportunity in a Higher Volatility World
Citi Wealth The Short and Long: Macro Investments View Report Q2 2026
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* Citi Wealth's latest The Short and Long: Q2 2026 Macro Investment View states global shocks to markets are driving higher volatility and rapid risk r more
Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Risch, Ricketts, Kim Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) in introducing the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act. This bipartisan legislation moder more
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: Digital Upgrade to Histopathology Service Reduces Wait Time for Cancer Diagnosis
LONDON, England, April 9 -- The Royal Marsden National Health Service Foundation Trust issued the following news on April 8, 2026:
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Digital upgrade to histopathology service reduces wait time for cancer diagnosis
State-of-the-art scanners and advanced image management software allow for more efficient service.
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The Royal Marsden's Histopathology Service is now fully digitised, allowing cancers to be diagnosed faster and more accurately.
Royal Marsden histopathologists are now using a more
Rutgers: When Your Research Partner Is Actually Artificial Intelligence
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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When Your Research Partner Is Actually Artificial Intelligence
A Rutgers physicist collaborates with Claude on a research project and says universities must prepare students for a new model of scientific study
By Kitta MacPherson
For years, Rutgers physicist David Shih solved Rubik's Cubes with his children, twisting the colorful squares until the scrambled puzzle returned to order.
He didn't expect t more
SAS, NC State and ECU Deploying Sensors and IoT Analytics to Help Farmers Protect Crops, Livestock and Equipment
CARY, North Carolina, April 9 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS, NC State and ECU deploying sensors and IoT analytics to help farmers protect crops, livestock and equipment
University extensions key to bringing innovations from the lab to the field
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Eastern North Carolina farmers face threats from flooding, increased soil salinity and saltwater intrusion that destroy crops, endanger livestock and damage expen more
Scouting America Teams Up With AB Motorsports to Deliver STEM-Focused Experiences for Youth Through NHRA Partnership
IRVING, Texas, April 9 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Scouting America Teams Up with AB Motorsports to Deliver STEM-Focused Experiences for Youth Through NHRA Partnership
Partnership will Inspire the Next Generation with World-class Racing Experiences
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IRVING, TX, and BROWNSBURG, IN -- Scouting America and AB Motorsports announced today a season-long partnership for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing S more
Senator Coons Statement on Anthropic's Launch of Project Glasswing
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026:
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Senator Coons statement on Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing
WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing - a coalition of America's leading technology companies working together to deploy cutting-edge AI models to find and fix dangerous security flaws in the software that underpi more
Takeaways From the 2026 UNLV State of the University Address
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news:
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Takeaways from the 2026 UNLV State of the University Address
Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV's important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide.
Author: Tony Allen
The past year has been one for the record books at UNLV.
Enrollment hit an all-time high in the fall. More students than ever are earning a degree -- and at a more
University of Missouri-St. Louis: Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan Furthers Passion for Humanitarian Work Abroad
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news:
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Associate Clinical Professor Dr. Tareq Nabhan furthers passion for humanitarian work abroad
He recently helped establish two new chapters of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity at the Jordan University of Science and Technology and at An-Najah National University.
By Heather Riske
About a year ago, Dr. Tareq Nabhan gave a talk for Volunteer Optometric Services to Humani more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: California DREAMS Showcases Semiconductor Impact on the National Stage
MARINA DEL REY, California, April 9 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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California DREAMS Showcases Semiconductor Impact on the National Stage
The USC-led semiconductor superhub highlighted its innovation and workforce development leadership at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
By Greta Harrison
The California Defense Ready Electronics an more
University of Wyoming Will Celebrate Research and Discovery Days This Month
LARAMIE, Wyoming, April 9 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Will Celebrate Research and Discovery Days This Month
The University of Wyoming will celebrate scholarship and research during its Research and Discovery Days April 9-26. More than 15 events during that period will highlight creativity, curiosity and the impact of research conducted by UW faculty, students and staff.
Spanning disciplines from the sciences to the arts and creative work, Research and Dis more
WLU Nursing Faculty and Students Attend National Convention in Washington, D.C.
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, April 9 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
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WLU Nursing Faculty and Students Attend National Convention in Washington, D.C.
West Liberty University nursing students and faculty member Jessica Davis recently attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Deans and Student Summit in Washington, D.C.
During the conference and related Capitol Hill advocacy efforts, WLU representatives engaged with national leaders to support n more
12 Purdue graduate programs ranked in top 10 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 lists
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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12 Purdue graduate programs ranked in top 10 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 lists
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's pursuit of research excellence at scale continues, with 12 academic programs in engineering, agriculture and health ranking in the top 10 overall in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
Purdue's College of Engineering jumped to No. 4 over more
8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 8 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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8 WVU graduate students advance research with Foundation scholarship support
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Eight West Virginia University graduate students are pursuing research and discovery to solve real-world challenges with support from WVU Foundation scholarships.
The Office of Graduate Education and Life announced four doctoral students selected to receive the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship and four more
Aetna Provider Survey Reveals Optimism and Opportunities to Simplify Health Care
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, April 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna Provider Survey Reveals Optimism and Opportunities to Simplify Health Care
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HARTFORD, CT, April 8, 2026 -Aetna(r), a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ) today announced research findings from the inaugural Aetna Provider Survey, a quarterly study that polls a representative sample of the U.S. provider market to better understand their perceptions, opportunities, and more
Amazon introduces new solutions for faster and more sustainable deliveries in Italy
SEATTLE, Washington, April 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Amazon introduces new solutions for faster and more sustainable deliveries in Italy
Amazon has created a fast delivery area within its Peschiera Borromeo sorting warehouse, bringing a selection of its most popular products closer to customers.
The electric delivery network in Italy has been expanded with electric vans, a new micromobility hub in Verona, pedal-assisted cargo bikes in Flore more
An update to Benson's best-selling copyright guide
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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An update to Benson's best-selling copyright guide
When faculty, students, and colleagues come to you with legal questions and you suddenly find yourself in the thick of a copyright conundrum, you don't need pages of historical background information and long-winded legal explanations -you need answers, fast. Previously included in Choice 's Top 75 Titles and Resources more
ARMORY improves maintainer knowledge sharing and readiness
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 8 -- Air University posted the following news:
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ARMORY improves maintainer knowledge sharing and readiness
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At 0200, 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 has likely dealt with it before, but finding that solution is not always quick or straightforwar more
BBT Lifts ARPU 20% YoY With Value-Based Offers
SAN JOSE, California, April 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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BBT Lifts ARPU 20% YoY With Value-Based Offers
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-April 8, 2026- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced BBT opens in a new tab drove 20 percent year-over-year growth in average revenue per user (ARPU) by leading with personalized residential experiences-quickly followed by an expansion to serve small businesses. This revenue more
Binghamton University: These AI-powered Guide Dogs Don't Just Lead - They Talk
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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These AI-powered guide dogs don't just lead - they talk
Large language models help robots plan routes and guide the visually impaired
By John Brhel
Guide dogs are powerful allies, leading the visually impaired safely to their destinations, but they can't talk with their owners - until now.
Using large language models, a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York more
CashPro App Usage Rises 20% as Clients Approve $38,000 in Payments Every Second
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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CashPro App Usage Rises 20% as Clients Approve $38,000 in Payments Every Second
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"Mobile has moved from convenience to necessity-serving as a powerful companion to established treasury operations as clients navigate market volatility, evolving workforce expectations, and rapid advancements in mobile-native security and AI," said Jennifer more
Clemson continues to build the foundation for a human-centered approach to AI
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 8 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson continues to build the foundation for a human-centered approach to AI
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As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in daily life, Clemson's AI Initiative is developing a purpose and foundation for how the University approaches AI.
Established earlier this year as a cross-disciplinary effort to bring together students, faculty and staff, the AI Initiative is facilitating an overarching hum more
CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings
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Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report.
Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie more
DC Federal Court Denies Motion to Stay Pentagon's Action Against Anthropic; CCIA Comments on Ruling
WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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DC Federal Court Denies Motion to Stay Pentagon's Action Against Anthropic; CCIA Comments on Ruling
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Washington - A DC Appeals court has rejected Anthropic's motion to block the Pentagon from designating the company as a supply chain risk following a dispute over how the Pentagon may use its AI technology. Instead, it will expedite a full heari more
Digging deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield
AMES, Iowa, April 8 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Digging deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield
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AMES, Iowa - Imagine buying a dozen eggs at a grocery store, but when you get home and open the carton, there's only a half dozen inside because you weren't buying a dozen eggs. You were buying approximately 12 eggs, plus or minus six.
That's how Andrew VanLoocke often describes a project he has led to develop a more reliable way to estimate more
Digital EyeCon 2026 Showcases How AI and Virtual Care are Transforming Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, April 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Digital EyeCon 2026 Showcases How AI and Virtual Care are Transforming Medicine
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Hosted by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Digital EyeCon explores how artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring and virtual care are reshaping ophthalmology and health care overall.
As artificial intelligence accelerates change across medicine, ophthalmology has emerged as a leading specialty fo more
Diplomacy Alumna at the United Nations
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Diplomacy Alumna at the United Nations
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Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations alumna Sofia Carolina Diaz 25' is building an international career at the heart of global policymaking.
She currently serves as an administrative consultant and advisor at the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations, where her role is dedicated to supporting the Mission of Uruguay and their more
DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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DLA leaders call for transformation, empowered workforce at management course
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The era of uncontested logistics is over and the Defense Logistics Agency must rapidly transform how it thinks, acts, operates and leverages technology to support the warfighter in future conflicts, the agency's director told acquisition professionals during a recent Industry Partnership Management Co more
Finding the balance between water and energy for a more sustainable future
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 8 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Finding the balance between water and energy for a more sustainable future
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By Jen A. Miller, Special to Mines Research
Modern society runs on two essential resources: energy and water. Energy powers our homes, industries and infrastructure. Water sustains people, agriculture and ecosystems. Yet, these systems are deeply intertwined, each relying on the other to keep society running.
"You need water i more
Fitzpatrick, Kelly Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Backing AFL-CIO AI Principles to Protect Workers
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Kelly Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Backing AFL-CIO AI Principles to Protect Workers
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Lawmakers urge balanced federal approach to AI that promotes innovation while safeguarding workers.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on the Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificia more
Funding Fundamentals: 6 Dos and Don'ts from a UC San Diego Grant Writer
LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Funding Fundamentals: 6 Dos and Don'ts from a UC San Diego Grant Writer
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It is an unprecedented time in the research funding world.
New generative AI tools combined with an overhaul of U.S. federal funding programs have made it easier than ever to apply for grants, while at the same time making the process substantially more competitive. According to official reports, budgets fo more
GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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GRI announces significant investments in applied research at William & Mary
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The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Global Research Institute. - Ed.
Today, as part of a signature initiative of the Provost's Office, William & Mary's Global Research Institute (GRI) announced nearly $750,000 in investments in applied research across campus.
GRI's new research accelerati more
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Replaces Legacy COBOL Payroll System, Delivering Faster, More Reliable Services
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Under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has replaced a legacy COBOL-based payroll system with a secure, cloud-based platform that reduces administrative burden and improves service delivery. The effort addresses rising operatio more
How an unexpected finding turned into a kidney disease startup
LOS ANGELES, California, April 8 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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How an unexpected finding turned into a kidney disease startup
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Eunji Chung and her team were working hard to engineer and design tiny drug-carrying particles, called nanoparticles, to deliver medicine to the heart. When the results came back, the specific particles they had developed had another target in mind: They had traveled to the kidneys, where they more
How MSU is teaching students to spot misinformation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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How MSU is teaching students to spot misinformation
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You're scrolling through social media and see a photo of a public figure with a quote attributed to them. It elicits an emotional response -making you angry, happy or sad. Something, however, seems off. Would that public figure say such a polarizing thing?
You dig deeper and quickly discover there are no references to the quote in any news outl more
Intel and SambaNova Advance Agentic AI with Xeon 6
SANTA CLARA, California, April 8 [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 and SambaNova Advance Agentic AI with Xeon 6
As agentic AI moves from experimentation to production, the industry is confronting the limits of GPU only inference architectures. Under its signed agreement, Intel and SambaNova today announced a new blueprint designed for these eme more
International Business program needs to be interdisciplinary and experiential, says new director
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 8 -- Bryant University issued the following Q&A with Markus Paukku, director of International Business Program and professor in residence:
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International Business program needs to be interdisciplinary and experiential, says new director
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When Bryant's new Director of International Business Markus Paukku, Ph.D., taught at the University of Amsterdam, the business school and the school of economics were on opposite sides of one of the city's famous canals. more
Investment Workshop for UAPB Students and Faculty to Feature Brian Oh on April 13, 2026
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Investment Workshop for UAPB Students and Faculty to Feature Brian Oh on April 13, 2026
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Wall Street is coming to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)! An exclusive Investment Workshop for students, faculty and alumni will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the STEM Building Conference Room.
The facilitator will be Brian Oh, a professional more
Kelly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Letter Backing AFL-CIO AI Principles to Protect Workers
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Letter Backing AFL-CIO AI Principles to Protect Workers
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Read more: Tech: Kelly, Fitzpatrick push Trump on AFL-CIO AI views
Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) urged the Trump Administration to incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, guidance, and procurement. As AI techno more
KU law school to host world's leading patent scholarship conference
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 8 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU law school to host world's leading patent scholarship conference
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LAWRENCE -What role should patent law play in shaping innovation and emerging technologies? That is one of many questions scholars will explore during the 14th annual Patent Conference on April 10-11 at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Patent scholars from 18 institutions across 15 states and Germany will present cutting-edge re more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Posts Commentary: Massachusetts - The State of Possible, The Question of Fragility
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Brianna Budelli, manager for client experience at Weber Shandwick's Health practice:
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Massachusetts: The State of Possible, The Question of Fragility
Massachusetts is the capital of life sciences, but leadership in biotech is never guaranteed - it must be defended. At the 2026 MassBio State of Possible Conference, a critical question emerged: What threatens ou more
MDC Receives National Grant to Simplify College Admissions, Boost Enrollment and Student Success
MIAMI, Florida, April 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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MDC Receives National Grant to Simplify College Admissions, Boost Enrollment and Student Success
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Miami, Fla. (April 8, 2026) -Miami Dade College (MDC) has been selected as one of 10 recipients of a national grant from Lumina Foundation's Great Admissions Redesign initiative, which is investing more than $3.5 million to simplify the college admissions process and expand student access nationwide.
Throug more
Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI literacy skills
AMES, Iowa, April 8 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI literacy skills
Watch above: Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday classroom conversations, yet many educators are still learning how to use it responsibly and meaningfully. The Critical AI in Education Pathways course, developed at Iowa State University, is a research-based, human-centered learning experience designed for K-12 educator more
Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand their strategic partnership to power the future of agentic marketing for businesses worldwide
REDMOND, Washington, April 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Microsoft and Publicis Groupe expand their strategic partnership to power the future of agentic marketing for businesses worldwide
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REDMOND, Wash., and PARIS -April 8, 2026 - Ten years after co-creating Marcel, an innovative AI platform, Microsoft and Publicis Groupe announce the expansion of their strategic partnership to build a full-stack marketing solution that unifies l more
Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date
REDMOND, Washington, April 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date
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REDMOND, Wash. -April 8, 2026 - Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2026 third-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be made avai more
New Chip Design Could Boost Efficiency of Power Management in Data Centers
LA JOLLA, California, April 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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New Chip Design Could Boost Efficiency of Power Management in Data Centers
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In an effort to meet the rising energy demands of data centers, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chip design that could improve how graphics processing units (GPUs) convert and manage power. The technology demonstrates a more efficient way to perform a critical task more
New SafeMTS Study Highlights AI Innovations to Boost Maritime Safety
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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New SafeMTS Study Highlights AI Innovations to Boost Maritime Safety
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The Safe Maritime Transportation System (SafeMTS) program has released a special report detailing the results of a pilot project testing the use of large language models (LLMs) to process and analyze near-miss safety event data in the commercial maritime industry.
In March 2026, the more
Project Aims to Put AI to Work Reducing its Own Energy Needs
MERCED, California, April 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Project Aims to Put AI to Work Reducing its Own Energy Needs
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It's no secret that artificial intelligence uses a lot of electricity.
A standard ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.34 watt-hours - roughly 10 times more than a Google search. According to the Pew Research Center, U.S. data centers consumed 183 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024 - more than 4% of the country's total elect more
Research highlights who wins, loses in AI-influenced job market
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Research highlights who wins, loses in AI-influenced job market
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New research from Washington University in St. Louis examines how workers' perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) have shaped their response to the emerging technology. The research also highlights how these differing responses could affect long-term career trajectories.
In a December 2025 survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. citi more
Researchers urge stronger safeguards for health and medical science information
NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Researchers urge stronger safeguards for health and medical science information
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Editorial calls for greater responsibility in protecting the quality and integrity of scientific information amid rising technological and political pressures
New York, NY | April 8, 2026: Editors of 20 medical, scientific, and health journals have published a joint more
Sanford Health to highlight workforce readiness at AI Summit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to highlight workforce readiness at AI Summit
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Sanford Health's chief transformation officer is joining leaders from Google and Augustana University for a one-day conference focused on preparing students for a world in which AI is increasingly ambient, but where human judgment, ethics and curiosity remain essential.
The Applied AI Summit: A Future-Ready Wor more
Senior Named Among Nation's Best Business Majors
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Senior Named Among Nation's Best Business Majors
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Tyler Porter, a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received national recognition from Poets&Quants for Undergrads as one of the publication's 100 Best and Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2026.
Porter, who hails from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a business analytics major with a minor in entrepreneurship and internationa more
Spring 2026 Rising Researchers Announced
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Spring 2026 Rising Researchers Announced
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Seven UMass Amherst undergraduates have been named Spring 2026 Rising Researchers in recognition of their outstanding research, scholarship and creative activity in a variety of fields.These students are breaking new ground in areas such as medicine, technology, sustainability, and the environment. They are working to make AI more reliable and ethical more
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11416) on April 7, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment (Cox), which limited the liability of internet service providers (ISPs) for the copyright infringements of their more
Tennessee Tech launches Cyber-Redi program to expand pathways into high-demand cybersecurity careers
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech launches Cyber-Redi program to expand pathways into high-demand cybersecurity careers
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Tennessee Tech University's Department of Computer Science has launched a new online Cyber-Redi program designed to help students from non-computer science backgrounds transition into graduate-level study in cybersecurity.
The program serves as a bridge for current undergraduate m more
Thiel environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference
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Four Thiel College Environmental Safety Management students presented and were recognized during the 13th Annual American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Section Professional Development Conference held March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Kovalchick Conference and Athletic Comple more
Tiny White Coats, Big Dreams: OU School of Community Medicine's Doctor for a Day Inspires the Next Generation of Healers
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 8 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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Tiny White Coats, Big Dreams: OU School of Community Medicine's Doctor for a Day Inspires the Next Generation of Healers
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TULSA, Okla. - Tiny white coats, stuffed-animal patients and big imaginations filled OU School of Community Medicine at OU-Tulsa recently as elementary-aged children from across the Tulsa area stepped into the world of medicine during Doctor for a Day, a highly visual, hands-on exper more
UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Debuts First AI Scholar-in-Residence
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What does it mean to study the mind in the age of artificial intelligence? For the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the answer begins with a first. The department has welcomed Bahareh Jozranjbar as its inaugural artificial intelligence scholar-in-residence.
The role grew out of more
University of Dayton Launches Strategy and Curriculum to Prepare Students for AI Influenced Careers
DAYTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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New curriculum will prepare students for careers influenced by AI
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The University of Dayton is developing and adapting curriculum as part of its broader AI strategy to prepare students to use the technology skillfully and thoughtfully in their careers.
Starting this fall, all first-year students will study AI from two angles. AI Fundamentals will help them understand how the technology works and how to use more
URI language student, alum awarded national Critical Language Scholarships
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI language student, alum awarded national Critical Language Scholarships
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KINGSTON, R.I. - April 8, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island junior and a recent URI alum were each awarded prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study new languages overseas in July.
Marin Macro, a Providence resident currently majoring in German language and literature, and global more
USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security
TAMPA, Florida, April 8 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security
By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.
The agreement more
USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
TUCKER, Georgia, April 8 [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
UT Names New Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 8 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Names New Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes Deep Jariwala, a leading scholar in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices, as the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices. Jariwala, who will hold a joint appointment in UT's Tickle College of Engineering and at ORNL, will officially join both institut more
UToledo to Lead $39M Nuclear Workforce Initiative
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 8 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo to Lead $39M Nuclear Workforce Initiative
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The University of Toledo is a leader in the Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce, which recently received a $19.2 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the $39 million workforce initiative led by UToledo.
The partnership will work to enhance the existing safety training pipelines for the light-water reactor w more
Virginia Tech: Redefining Architecture for Accessible Design
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Redefining architecture for accessible design
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
For most people, architecture begins with what they see. For Andrew Gipe-Lazarou and his students, it begins with sound, touch, memory, and movement.
This year, Gipe-Lazarou, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, is expanding his work in accessible design for people who are blind or visually impaired through a set of interconnect more
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Winning contest entry shows AI's agricultural potential
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Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won a category of the 2025 Testing Ag Performance Solutions competition using artificial intelligence to make decisions for him.
The takeaway? AI can be an invaluable agricultural tool when paired with farmers' experience and kn more
With expertise spanning media, health, AI, and energy, new leaders join UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 8 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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With expertise spanning media, health, AI, and energy, new leaders join UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees
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The UC Santa Cruz Foundation has elected three new trustees whose experience spans the entertainment industry, health technology and artificial intelligence, and energy consulting.
The UC Santa Cruz Foundation Board of Trustees works in partnership with universi more
Yardi Matrix reports modest U.S. multifamily rent growth in Q1 2026
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Yardi Matrix reports modest U.S. multifamily rent growth in Q1 2026
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Performance trailed historical levels as headwinds continue to subdue economic activity
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., April 8, 2026 - U.S. multifamily rents rose in March 2026 for the sector's first monthly gain since last more
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more
Emory convenes national conference for honest talk about AI
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 -- Emory University posted the following news release:
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Emory convenes national conference for honest talk about AI
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Almost everyone is familiar with the way artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform our lives in just a few short years -but which of its seemingly miraculous feats will prove valuable, and which will turn out to be mere novelties? On March 27, Emory convened a sold-out conference, "Ground Truth: Reclaiming Reality in the Age of AI," th more
Warner Statement on Anthropic's Project Glasswing
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Statement on Anthropic's Project Glasswing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on Anthropic's announcement of Project Glasswing, an initiative that brings together industry leaders in an effort to secure critical software:
"I applaud these leading companies for recognizing this threat and proactively sharing information, capabilities, and computing 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Opposes DOJ Proposal to Limit State Bar Oversight of Federal Attorneys
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to a proposed amendment to 28 CFR 77. The amendment aims to restrict the accountability of DOJ attorneys to state bar disciplinary agencies, which NACDL argues would undermine the integrity of the justice system and public trust in the rule of law.
The proposed rule would grant the Attorney General the authority to susp more
R Street Institute Opposes DOJ Rule on Review of State Bar Complaints Against Federal Attorneys
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The R Street Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the proposed rule that would allow the Attorney General (AG) to review and potentially delay state bar disciplinary proceedings against current and former DOJ attorneys. The letter cautions that while concerns about political misuse of state bar complaints are valid, the proposal raises serious issues related to federalism, separation of powers, and the integ more
Rule of Law Group Opposes DOJ Proposal to Shift Attorney Discipline Authority From State Bars
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Rule of Law Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. OAG199). The proposal seeks to amend ethical standards regulations to grant the Attorney General initial review and discretionary investigative authority over allegations of ethical violations by both current and former DOJ attorneys, effectively pausing any state bar disciplinary proceedings.
The organization argues more
Vermont Bar Association Opposes DOJ Proposed Amendments to Attorney Professional Conduct Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Vermont Bar Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the proposed amendments that would unconstitutionally infringe on the authority of states to regulate attorney professional responsibility and would confuse and delay enforcement actions, ultimately harming public trust.
The association asserts that attorney regulation is a power reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment, emphasizing longstanding more
Tipoffs: Iran
British Chambers of Commerce: Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
LONDON, England, April 9 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands
Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect, shows just 29% of businesses reporting no recruitment problems.
The BCC's Quarterly Re more
CAIR Joins 200+ Groups and Experts to Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Joins 200+ Groups and Experts to Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has joined more than 200 organizations and experts to call for an end to President Trump's threats of war crimes against Iran and call for accountability from more
CAIR Says U.S. Must Not Allow Israel to Continue Its Slaughter in Lebanon or Derail Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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CAIR Says U.S. Must Not Allow Israel to Continue Its Slaughter in Lebanon or Derail Ceasefire
Muslim civil rights group also condemns Israel's murder of Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the U.S. government must not allow Israel to continue its more
CAIR Welcomes Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' Call to Reconvene Congress, Vote on a War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' Call to Reconvene Congress, Vote on a War Powers Resolution
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed renewed calls by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging Congress to immediately reconvene and vote on a War Powers Resolution to end the ongoin more
Chairmen of Senate, House Armed Services Committees Issue Statement Ahead of President Trump Meeting With NATO Secretary General Rutte
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026:
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Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Release Statement Ahead of President Trump's Meeting With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative more
Community Bankers Remain Positive About Their Future Despite Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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Community Bankers Remain Positive about Their Future Despite Concerns
While community bankers remain optimistic about the future, their outlook on the impact of monetary policies and regulation is waning, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors' (CSBS) most recent quarterly poll.
The first quarter Community Banker Sentiment Index (CBSI) slipped one point to 131 from last q more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire - Issues to Watch
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program:
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The Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Issues to Watch
After over a month of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire is fragile, and many of the key factors that will determine its durability are unclear. Below are six issues to watch as negotiat more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What's Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement?
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 8, 2026, involving Clayton Seigle, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics:
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What's Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement?
The ceasefire announced by President Trump on April 7 implicitly acknowledges Iran's newfound control over Gulf energy flows--a strategic challenge more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: Europe's Place in the Global Permacrisis
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 9 (TNSrpt) -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Chief Executive and Chief Economist Fabian Zuleeg:
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Europe's place in the global permacrisis
The phenomenon of permacrisis is now observable internationally, having been manifest in Europe for almost two decades. Europe's prolonged exposure to it offers a series of warnings and a vantage point for understanding how sustained instability reshapes political and economic sy more
House Armed Services Committee Democrats' Priorities
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026:
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House Armed Services Committee Democrats' Priorities
House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement outlining HASC Democrats' priorities for the year ahead:
"We face many national security challenges. As we look to this year and beyond, Congress must play a critical role i more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Ukraine Military Situation Report
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu:
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Ukraine Military Situation Report
Executive Summary
* Battlefield assessment: The Russian military pressed hard for Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, while long-range strikes continued to shape a conflict that for years has been defined by a static ba more
ICYMI: Democrats Notch Major Victories as Voters Reject Trump's Toxic Economic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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ICYMI: Democrats Notch Major Victories as Voters Reject Trump's Toxic Economic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran
From Congress to school boards, Democrats have been overperforming and winning at record rates since Trump retook office, and last night's elections were no exception. Once again, Democratic enthusiasm swept across the country as Democrats defeated their right-wing oppo more
International Chamber of Shipping Statement on the Conditional Ceasefire Between the United States and Iran
LONDON, England, April 9 -- The International Chamber of Shipping issued the following statement on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran:
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Responding to the news about a conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran, ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos has issued the following statement:
"We welcome the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran and hope this signals a beginning of a return to stability in the region.
"This news will more
Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Hassan: Data - Since Iran War Began, New England Families Have Paid $200+ More to Heat Their Homes
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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DATA: Since Iran War Began, New England Families Have Paid $200+ More to Heat Their Homes
New Report Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Heating Oil Costs in New England One Month into Trump's War
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New data from the Joint Economic Committee - Minority show that families in New England are paying at le more
Lehigh University: Government Intervention in the Supply Chain Concerns Experts
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 9 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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Government Intervention in the Supply Chain Concerns Experts
Cybersecurity and Data Risk remains high in Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index
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The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the 2nd quarter of 2026 indicate a broad-based decrease in overall risk, with nine of ten risk categories declining. However, many respondents completed the survey prior to the more
National Retail Federation: Import Cargo Volumes Face Headwinds From Tariffs and Increasing Fuel Prices
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Import Cargo Volumes Face Headwinds From Tariffs and Increasing Fuel Prices
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could eventually affect retailers and their customers, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: The US-Iran Ceasefire is Better Than a Wider War. That Doesn't Make It a US Victory
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Cullen S. Hendrix:
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The US-Iran ceasefire is better than a wider war. That doesn't make it a US victory
The US-Iran ceasefire announced late on April 7 is being celebrated in Washington as a victory, and the relief at avoiding wider catastrophe is genuine. But declarations of victory deserve close scrutiny, and the right question isn't whether the ceasefire is be more
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026:
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Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump's heinous - and sociopathic - threats against Iran:
"Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran are completely derang more
Refugees Challenge Discriminatory Preference for White Afrikaners
NEW YORK, April 9 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Refugees Challenge Discriminatory Preference for White Afrikaners
IRAP Amends Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Dismantling of USRAP
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(Seattle, WA) - Last night, refugees, their family members, and resettlement organizations moved to file an amended complaint in the Western District of Washington in the class action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's disman more
RHA Welcomes Iran-US Ceasefire, But Warns of Continued Fuel Pressure on Operators
PETERBOROUGH, England, April 9 -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following statement:
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RHA welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, but warns of continued fuel pressure on operators
We welcome the ceasefire and hope this will help stabilise markets. However, prices remain significantly high and the pressure on operators in our industry continues.
Our asks are clear:
-Introduce an Essential User Rebate for HGV, coach and van operators
-Scrap the planned fuel duty increase in September
-St more
Save the Children: Ceasefire is a First Step, But Children in Lebanon Still Under Fire
WESTPORT, Connecticut, April 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on April 8, 2026:
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Ceasefire is a first step, but children in Lebanon still under fire
JORDAN - Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire will be a welcome relief for families in the region, who have suffered five weeks of bombing, displacement and t more
Senator Coons Statement on Anthropic's Launch of Project Glasswing
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026:
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Senator Coons statement on Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing
WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing - a coalition of America's leading technology companies working together to deploy cutting-edge AI models to find and fix dangerous security flaws in the software that underpi more
White House: Peace Through Strength - Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The White House issued the following news on April 8, 2026:
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Peace Through Strength: Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold
President Donald J. Trump laid out clear objectives in Operation Epic Fury -- and in just 38 days, the greatest fighting force the world has ever known has met those objectives with overwhelming strength and lethal precision. Iran has now agreed to a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Administ more
"Didn't Immediately Answer Questions" - Brian Fitzpatrick Continues to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge on His Support for Cost-Spiking Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Didn't Immediately Answer Questions" - Brian Fitzpatrick Continues to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge on His Support for Cost-Spiking Iran War
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Fitzpatrick supports taxpayers funding Trump's war in Iran, but won't answer questions as prices skyrocket
Vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has rubber-stamped Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran that is spiking co more
"To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home" [New York Times]
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home" [New York Times]
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Vulnerable House Republicans' closing midterm message: Guns Not Butter
House Republicans are recklessly plotting to crush hardworking families to fund Trump's war of choice in Iran.
The New York Times reports, "Trump has eyed a series of potentially unpopular and divisive domestic spending cu more
'Fossilflation' likely despite ceasefire, governments must act now
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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'Fossilflation' likely despite ceasefire, governments must act now
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350.org welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a first step, but raises concerns over its fragility and limited scope, which leaves the risk of persistently high fossil fuel more
ADC Demands Immediate Action from the United States as Israel Escalates its U.S.-backed Genocidal Assault on Lebanon
WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Demands Immediate Action from the United States as Israel Escalates its U.S.-backed Genocidal Assault on Lebanon
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In just 24 hours, Israel's genocidal regime, backed and armed by the U.S. government, has launched a relentless bombardment on Lebanon, an assault amounting to outright genocide, while world leaders, including those in Washington, stand by more
Alaska Is Building a Natural Gas Pipeline and LNG Projects
WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Alaska Is Building a Natural Gas Pipeline and LNG Projects
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Key Takeaways
1/ Prospects for bringing Alaska's enormous natural gas resources to market are gaining traction as the conflict with Iran has led to cuts to LNG shipments from the Middle East.
2/ The State of Alaska, through the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, has been working on an 810-mile, $44 billion pipel more
Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Release Statement Ahead of President Trump's Meeting With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Release Statement Ahead of President Trump's Meeting With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement ahead of the April 8 more
Conflict Hits MENAAP Economies, Underscoring Need for Action to Boost Resilience, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
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Conflict Hits MENAAP Economies, Underscoring Need for Action to Boost Resilience, Create Jobs
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WASHINGTON, Apr. 8, 2026 -The latest conflict in the Middle East has taken a serious and immediate economic toll on countries in the surrounding region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and destruction of energy and public infrastructure have disrupted markets, increased financial volatility, and weakened the 2026 gr more
Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice
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Dear Colleague:
I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran.
Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously more
Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice
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Dear Colleague:
I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran.
Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously injured. Gas prices are sk more
Duckworth Statement Regarding Trump's "Ceasefire" with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Statement Regarding Trump's "Ceasefire" with Iran
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April 08, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Donald Trump announced a "ceasefire" with Iran:
"Before Donald Trump launched his illegal, unjustified and costly war, the Strait of Hormuz was open and violence free, gas was $1 cheaper and thousands mor more
Economic Policy Innovation Center Executive VP Madni Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Brittany Madni, executive vice president of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal position:
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Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today.
I am here today as an expert witness on the f more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to 19FortyFive: For Putin, the Iran War Is About Ukraine-Bleeding America, Splitting NATO, and Keeping Tehran's Regime Alive All Serve One Purpose
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Daniel Kochis, senior fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia, to 19FortyFive, an on-line public policy publication:
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For Putin, the Iran War Is About Ukraine-Bleeding America, Splitting NATO, and Keeping Tehran's Regime Alive All Serve One Purpose
In aiding Iranian strikes, Russia reverts to an more
IRC welcomes Iran war ceasefire but warns Lebanon cannot be left out with civilians still at risk
NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC welcomes Iran war ceasefire but warns Lebanon cannot be left out with civilians still at risk
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New York, NY, April 8, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement of a two week ceasefire, as well as the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. This follows weeks of devastating violence that has displaced millions and killed thousands across Iran, more
Jim Guth quoted in Reuters about religious rhetoric surrounding the war in Iran
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 8 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Jim Guth quoted in Reuters about religious rhetoric surrounding the war in Iran
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As tensions rise in the Middle East, so too is the religious rhetoric surrounding the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. In church communities across the nation and even in the White House, the war is increasingly being framed as a battle between good and evil, with frequent invocations of God. Furman University's Jim Guth ex more
Kamlager-Dove Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the US-Iran ceasefire :
"In 12 hours Trump went from threatening to wipe out 90 million Iranians to capitulating to all of Iran's demands.
That willingness to commit unspeakable atrocities is not a "negotiating tactic," it demonstrates Trump's s more
Larson Calls on Vice President Vance and Cabinet to Invoke the 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Calls on Vice President Vance and Cabinet to Invoke the 25th Amendment
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to Vice President Vance and Cabinet members calling on them to invoke the 25 th Amendment following Trump's threats against Iran.
"President Trump has made it clear that he views the Constitution as a suggestion, but all elected officials and Ca more
Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's sweeping tariffs that have hurt hardworking New Mexicans and Americans across the country:
"One year a more
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release:
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Partial Ceasefire Leaves Lebanon Behind as Humanitarian Risks Surge
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Mercy Corps welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in parts of the Middle East as a critical step to prevent continued escalation of violence. For communities enduring months of conflict, this pause offers an extremely fragile window to deliver urgently needed assistance. However, this ceasefire remains incomple more
Newsletter: MOULTON MINUTES - March Edition
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Newsletter: MOULTON MINUTES - March Edition
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Dear Friends,
With March in our rearview mirror, I want to share some of what my team and I have been working on. We've been hard at work, both in the district and in Washington, to deliver for you all. I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of those things for you here.
Whereabouts in Washington
In Congress, I've been focused on tacklin more
Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon -- Oxfam
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon -- Oxfam
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Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said:
"We share in the widespread relief that the world has avoided the atrocities President Trump threatened yesterday and th more
Questions and Answers: US, Israel, Iran, and the Laws of War
NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Questions and Answers: US, Israel, Iran, and the Laws of War
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* What international law governs the armed conflict?
* What are the basic principles of the laws of war?
* What are lawful targets of military attack?
* What kinds of military attacks are prohibited?
* Does international human rights law apply during armed conflict?
* Are statements by government officials seemingly more
Reed Statement on Two-Week Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Two-Week Iran Ceasefire
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran:
"I welcome this ceasefire, but President Trump should not have started this war in the first place. After weeks of escalating vio more
Rep. Foushee Statement on Hazy Trump Ceasefire Deal and Renewed Calls for Impeachment
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Statement on Hazy Trump Ceasefire Deal and Renewed Calls for Impeachment
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DURHAM, NC (April 8, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Trump said " a whole civilization will die tonight " before agreeing to a ceasefire on Tuesday.
"Though I am relieved that no U.S. strikes were launched in the wake of the Presiden more
Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's Statement to 'Kill A Whole Civilization'
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's Statement to 'Kill A Whole Civilization'
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's unhinged and dangerous threat to wipe out Iran:
"The President is unhinged and completely out of control. Trump's Easter evening threat t more
Rep. Wilson Urges Permanent End to War in Iran as Ceasefire Falls Short
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Wilson Urges Permanent End to War in Iran as Ceasefire Falls Short
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to ongoing developments following President Donald Trump's temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran.
"After weeks of reckless escalation, billions of dollars spent, and lives lost, the President is now trying to more
Reps. Adams Condemns Trump's Threats in the Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Adams Condemns Trump's Threats in the Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement condemning President Donald Trump's words and actions regarding the war in Iran.
"President Donald Trump continues to engage our country in reckless wars, putting the lives of our military in harm's way without an objective or even a clear exit str more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Iran has been a threat to the United States and the free world for 47 years, chants of death to America, targeting our people, killing Americans, lying and blackmailing their way toward a nuclear weapon, so they thought. No longer. Not on our watch.
Other presid more
Senator Hoeven Statement on Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hoeven Statement on Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire:
"We appreciate that President Trump and his negotiating team have secured this temporary ceasefire with the Iranian regime. This is an important step toward ending the conflict, but we need to remain vigilan more
Warnock Statement on President Trump's Ceasefire in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Statement on President Trump's Ceasefire in Iran
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after President Trump announced that the United States, Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
"I'm incredibly relieved at the news of a ceasefire. I'm relieved that the President did not follow through on his unhinge more
Welch Brings 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session to Grand Isle County
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Brings 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session to Grand Isle County
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SOUTH HERO, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at the Worthen Library in South Hero. The Senator joined local leaders and community members to discuss making Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier. He also disc more
JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES Wins $509,913 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, Jonesville, Michigan, won a federal contract award for $509,913 from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard, Norfolk, Virginia, for ship building and repairing.
Contract Award Number: 70Z08526CIBCT0015; ueiSAM: KJSAXVVXK1E1; NAICS Code: 336611; Product Service Code (PSC): J998; Solicitation Number: 70Z08526CIBCT0015; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) more
200+ Human Rights Groups Call on Military to Refuse Lawful Orders After Trump's Genocidal Iran Threat
WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news:
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200+ Human Rights Groups Call on Military to Refuse Lawful Orders After Trump's Genocidal Iran Threat
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Defending Rights & Dissent joins a coalition of over 200 human rights and humanitarian groups, led by Amnesty International and joined by Oxfam America, Human Rights Watch, and Refugees International, in cosigning an open letter condemning President Trump's genocidal threats this morn more
Bennet Statement on Trump's Threats to Iran
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Trump's Threats to Iran
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement following President Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran:
"Today, President Trump issued an ultimatum that 'Iran's whole civilization will die tonight' unless the regime complies with his demands to reopen the Strait of more
Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls on Cabinet to Remove Trump from Office
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls on Cabinet to Remove Trump from Office
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office in a letter to the 16 members of Donald Trump's cabinet. The letter cited Trump's recent threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization, as well as numerous other instances of unhing more
Cramer Statement on Temporary Ceasefire with Iran, Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer Statement on Temporary Ceasefire with Iran, Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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BISMARCK, N.D. -After weeks of U.S. pressure and diplomatic efforts led by President Trump, the Iranian regime has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cracrmer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, issue more
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more
Griffith Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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According to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, the United States of America has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two sides will work out a 10-point proposal and allow for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Presiden more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran:
"I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I'm relieved that U.S more
Hoyer Statement Condemning Trump's Remarks on the Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement Condemning Trump's Remarks on the Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social and his remarks during a press conference on the war in Iran:
"This morning's remarks from the President of the United States shows how dangerous his judgement and state of mind rea more
Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Merkley: Cuts in Trump's Budget Request to Leave Lasting Scars on Public Lands, Tribes, and Human Health
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Merkley: Cuts in Trump's Budget Request to Leave Lasting Scars on Public Lands, Tribes, and Human Health
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior-Environment Subcommittee on the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the release of President Trump's budget request for Fisc more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE"
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran per more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE"
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran permanently.
ANDERSON COOPE more
McConnell Statement on Rutte, Trump Meeting
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell Statement on Rutte, Trump Meeting
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LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement prior to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's meeting with President Trump:
"The President's meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte comes at a consequential moment in America's alliance relationships. Clos more
More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability
NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability
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We the undersigned human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts are deeply alarmed by President Trump's threat regarding Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Such langu more
Mrvan Statement on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan Statement on Iran
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement on Iran.
"The President's unilateral actions in Iran are wrong, and his dangerous rhetoric is making a bad situation worse. While I recognize the Administration's announcement of a ceasefire, the fact remains that there was no imminent threat, no clear objectives, no end in sight, and our servicem more
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran
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April 7, 2026 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump's heinous - and sociopathic - threats against Iran:
"Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran are completely deranged. They show the world that our count more
Ranking Members Shaheen, Coons, Schumer, Reed, Schatz Condemn President Trump's Threat Against Iranian Civilization
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Shaheen, Coons, Schumer, Reed, Schatz Condemn President Trump's Threat Against Iranian Civilization
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(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader, Jack Ree more
Rep. Ansari Statement On Temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ansari Statement On Temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement on the temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire:
"I am momentarily relieved for the 90 million Iranians who just spent the worst 24 hours of their lives thinking they were about to face nothing short of a nuclear catastrophe-not the regime, but innocent civilian more
Rep. Liccardo Comment on Cease-Fire with Iran, 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Liccardo Comment on Cease-Fire with Iran, 25th Amendment
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SAN JOSE, CA -Upon today's news that the U.S. and Iran have reached a two-week cease-fire, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) said, "Didn't have it on my bingo card that Pakistan would persuade an American president to stand down from threats to commit war crimes. Dismissing this pause in fighting as another episode of "TACO Trump" doe more
Statement on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Statement on Iran
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Diplomacy must always be the objective. The reported temporary ceasefire agreement is a constructive step toward that end, and we will continue to monitor developments closely. Any measure that protects American lives and creates space for serious peace negotiations is the right course, even as caution remains warranted.
Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor more
U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on President Trump's Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on President Trump's Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran's leadership doesn't strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz:
"America's moral leadership and rule of law more
Warren Calls on Thune to Bring Senate Back, Vote to Stop Trump's War in Iran Amid Trump Threats to End the "Whole Civilization"
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Calls on Thune to Bring Senate Back, Vote to Stop Trump's War in Iran Amid Trump Threats to End the "Whole Civilization"
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Warren: "This is Deranged...Congress Must Pull the Emergency Brake Now"
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released a new video condemning President Trump's threat to wipe out the "whole civilization" of Iran" and called more
Welch Joins CNN to Discuss Iran and Trump's Reckless Threats
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins CNN to Discuss Iran and Trump's Reckless Threats
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BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined CNN's Jim Sciutto on Tuesday, April 7 to talk about President Trump's reckless threats against Iranian civilians.
While speaking with CNN, President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire.
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Original text here: https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-cnn-to more
Welch Joins Community Members for 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Lamoille County
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Community Members for 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Lamoille County
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JOHNSON, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at Jenna's House in Johnson. Senator Welch joined local leaders and community members in Lamoille County to discuss important issues to Vermonters, including high health care an more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: Business Confidence Recovery Thwarted by Iran War
LONDON, England, April 2 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release:
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Business confidence recovery thwarted by Iran war
Business confidence in the UK has fallen sharply since the outbreak of the Iran war amid mounting concerns over sales performance, inflation and energy costs, a survey of 1,000 business leaders published today has found.
Having been on course to move into positive territory for the first time since Q4 2024, average more
