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2 UT Faculty Selected for Inaugural Cohort of Navy Research Fellows

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * 2 UT Faculty Selected for Inaugural Cohort of Navy Research Fellows Two researchers from UT were recently selected for a new initiative connecting top academic researchers with the Navy and Marine Corps' most pressing science and technology challenges. September 24, 2026 Two researchers from The University of Texas at Austin were recently selected for the inaugural class of Chief of Naval Research Fellows, a more

AI-Powered Asset Management, Robotics, and Digital Twins Drive Innovation at the Aramark Facilities Management Forum

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * AI-Powered Asset Management, Robotics, and Digital Twins Drive Innovation at the Aramark Facilities Management Forum September 24, 2026 Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence that can identify potential equipment issues before failures occur, advanced asset management platforms that help facilities te more

Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senate Finance C more

At United Nations General Assembly, Gallego Criticizes President Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders, Pushes for AI Oversight

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 At United Nations General Assembly, Gallego Criticizes President Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders, Pushes for AI Oversight Senator Gallego joined international leaders, met with media, and spoke on issues regarding AI and National Security. - NEW YORK -- This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) attended the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York Cit more

Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping September 24, 2026 Senators' letter calls for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety and human control Cantwell-led bill established the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Last year, Cantwell halted a more

Circana Forecasts U.S. Home Market Growth as Consumers Invest in Products That Help Them Save Money and Simplify Life

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Forecasts U.S. Home Market Growth as Consumers Invest in Products That Help Them Save Money and Simplify Life Eating at home, replacement demand, and everyday convenience are fueling home-product growth, with the m more

Columbia Climate School: Robot Sailboats Will Spend Five Years Measuring Carbon in the Southern Ocean

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Columbia Climate School issued the following news: * * * Robot Sailboats Will Spend Five Years Measuring Carbon in the Southern Ocean September 24, 2026 Highlights * The five-year COCO2 project will deploy a fleet of four autonomous vehicles to make sustained measurements of carbon exchange across the difficult-to-observe Southern Ocean. * The project aims to reduce a major source of uncertainty in estimates of how much human-produced CO2 the Southern Ocean absorb more

Commerce Awards $475,000 to Help Eight Local Governments Speed Up Housing Permits

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 25 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Commerce awards $475,000 to help eight local governments speed up housing permits September 24, 2026 - OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Department of Commerce today announced $475,000 for eight local governments to speed up the review of residential building permits. The grants pay for new permitting software, digital application systems and AI tools that check whether an application is compl more

Courier Issues Commentary: Congress is Playing Catch-up With Flock Cameras

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * September 24, 2026 Congress is playing catch-up with Flock cameras A police officer with access to an automated license-plate reader can use it to help find a missing child, recover a stolen car or identify a vehicle connected to a violent crime. That same technology can also tell an officer where an ex-girlfriend's car has been. more

Courier Issues Commentary: Zorro Ranch Investigation Sparks Action on Outdated Sex Crime Laws

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by investigative reporter Jackie Appel: * * * September 24, 2026 Zorro Ranch investigation sparks action on outdated sex crime laws A technicality in New Mexico's legal code allowed one of the most notorious sex traffickers in modern history to operate inconspicuously in the state for decades. This year, lawmakers are taking steps to close that loophole. On June 30, 2008, Jeffrey E more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses Hazard: The left temple of the recalled smart glasses can overheat during extended use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to burn hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 24, 2026 Units: About 1,643 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: INMO International toll free at 888-212-9620 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m more

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Proactive Security Platforms by Independent Research Firm

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Proactive Security Platforms by Independent Research Firm CrowdStrike ranks highest of all vendors in Strategy, leading the shift from chasing vulnerabilities to a unified system of action AUSTIN, Texas - September 24, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today ann more

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: AI-Based "Oncologist's Assistant" to Help Match Patients With Targeted Therapies

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * AI-based "oncologist's assistant" to help match patients with targeted therapies September 24, 2026 - Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, led by former Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Eliezer M. Van Allen, MD, PhD, have built an experimental artificial-intelligence tool designed to help oncologists keep up with the rapidly evolving field of precision cancer the more

DNC: Trump Hosts Big Tech Billionaires at Lavish Chinese State Dinner With 40 Days Left Until Midterms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Trump Hosts Big Tech Billionaires at Lavish Chinese State Dinner With 40 Days Left Until Midterms Today, Donald Trump is hosting a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and numerous tech executives -- with a combined net worth of $2.2 trillion -- are expected to join, most of whom have business interests influenced by the administration and in China. Billionaires more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Get Real-Time Look Inside Spacecraft Heat Shields During Extreme Heat Conditions By Gianna FazioLiu September 24, 2026 X-ray imaging and AI-powered analysis reveal how heat shield materials degrade microscopically during atmospheric reentry conditions. Key Takeaways * Through a decade-long partnership between the ALS and NASA, researchers are stu more

DOE Releases Up to $41M Lab Call to Accelerate Commercialization of American Energy Technologies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * DOE Releases Up to $41M Lab Call to Accelerate Commercialization of American Energy Technologies Companies and other potential partners are invited to connect with DOE National Laboratories on projects in five priority technology areas September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) today announced the opening of the Fiscal Ye more

Experian Expands Instant Income and Employment Verification Network Through New Integration With Workday

COSTA MESA, California, Sept. 25 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian expands instant income and employment verification network through new integration with Workday Integration gives businesses greater choice and flexibility to streamline verification decisions and improve the consumer experience Costa Mesa, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 -- In a move to broaden the verifications landscape and support faster, more informed decisions, Experi more

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Risk Group Head Nistor Issues Remarks at Risk Live North America Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks by Mihaela Nistor, chief risk officer and head of the risk group: * * * Forging A Resilient Path September 24, 2026 Remarks at the Risk Live North America Conference, New York City As prepared for delivery Good morning, everyone. It's great to be here again, and to navigate with you the changing landscape of our profession. Operational risk used to be the function everyone forgot about until something more

Gartner Predicts Only 5% of Organizations Will Make at Least 10% of Supply Chain Planning Decisions Autonomously by 2030

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts Only 5% of Organizations Will Make at Least 10% of Supply Chain Planning Decisions Autonomously by 2030 STAMFORD, Conn., September 24, 2026 Analysts to Assess Autonomous Planning Roadmap at Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit - By 2030, only 5% of organizations implementing some form of supply chain planning automation will more

Gartner Says CFOs Must Take a More Disciplined Approach to Finance AI Investment

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says CFOs Must Take a More Disciplined Approach to Finance AI Investment STAMFORD, Conn., September 24, 2026 Finance Leaders Must Set Realistic Return Expectations, Look Beyond Productivity and Address Low AI Literacy - As finance AI adoption moves beyond experimentation, CFOs must take a more disciplined approach to managing their p more

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 London: Day 3 Highlights

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 London: Day 3 Highlights London, U.K., September 24, 2026 Overview We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, taking place this week in London. Below is a collection of key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights more

Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.26 Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out - Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-C more

ICYMI: Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses Housing Affordability and AI at Politico's Policy Outlook

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 ICYMI: Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses Housing Affordability and AI at Politico's Policy Outlook U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today participated in POLITICO's "Policy Outlook: Housing Affordability," moderated by Victoria Guida. She discussed Congress's role in addressing the hous more

Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies Urges FTC to Strengthen Proposed Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 24, 2026 Bureau of Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Joint Center's Public Comment on Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Members of the Commission: more

Kansas State University: Research Led by Graduate Student Emily Sur Could Turn Insect Vibration Into an Audio-based Warning System for Crop Pests

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 25 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Eavesdropping on hidden bugs Research led by graduate student Emily Sur could turn insect vibration into an audio-based warning system for crop pests By Crystal Ly, Department of Entomology Sept. 24, 2026 Crawling through muddy soybean fields to inspect several plant-mounted microphones was not on Emily Sur's graduate school bingo card, but she's not mad about it. For Sur, her research offers a unique more

Keysight Enables UC Berkeley Research to Advance 6G Over-the-Air Testing

SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 25 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Enables UC Berkeley Research to Advance 6G Over-the-Air Testing Keysight helps move innovative OTA measurement techniques toward practical application for emerging 6G devices and systems SANTA ROSA, Calif. September 24, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced a new collaboration supporting more

Laura Abrams Installed as Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Laura Abrams installed as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work The youth welfare researcher wants to prepare Trojans for a rapidly changing world, "one that asks us to think outside the box and dream." September 24, 2026 By Greg Hernandez Decades of scholarship and leadership have prepared Laura Abrams for her new job as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School more

Making Tufts More Affordable--and More Valuable

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Making Tufts More Affordable--and More Valuable Through financial aid and new initiatives, the university is increasing access for students across its schools and across the socioeconomic spectrum September 24, 2026 Many families want their children to receive the benefits of higher education, but fear that college is beyond their reach financially. To address such concerns, Tufts last year an more

MIT: New Language-Processing Tool Could Help Identify Highest-Risk Individuals From Natural Language, Enabling Swifter Interventions

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Estimating suicide risk from text A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions. - When people reach out during a mental health crisis, a top priority for counselors is identifying those with a high risk of suicide. The distressed person's language holds critical clues, and a new tool develop more

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: How the National Academies Are Informing Discussions of AI Progress and Safety

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * How the National Academies Are Informing Discussions of AI Progress and Safety September 24, 2026 Worries about the potential risks of the newest AI models, and how to govern and mitigate AI safety concerns without stifling technological progress, have been dominating headlines of late. The National Academies have been at the forefront of efforts in the last couple o more

NIH Launches New PubMed Tool to Strengthen Research Replication and Reproducibility

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 NIH launches new PubMed tool to strengthen research replication and reproducibility The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today launched Linked Discoveries, an experimental tool designed to help scientists more easily see how an individual research finding relates to the larger body of biomedical evidence. From a citation in Pub more

NJIT to Expand National Research Portal, Receives $2.3 Million NSF Grant

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT to Expand National Research Portal, Receives $2.3 Million NSF Grant September 24, 2026 Written by: Mindy Weisberger There's a moment in every research lab when weeks, months or years of effort finally come together to confirm a hypothesis or produce a successful prototype. That moment is exhilarating for researchers, but the work doesn't stop there. Transforming lab results into far- more

Oracle and Wild Bio Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven Agriculture

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Wild Bio Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven Agriculture Collaboration will help advance AI-powered research for more productive, resilient crops and scalable, high-quality carbon removal Austin, Texas, and Oxford, United Kingdom--Sep 24, 2026 Oracle and Wild Bioscience (Wild Bio) today announced a collaboration to advance agricultural resilience an more

Philanthropists Celebrated for Commitment to Bentley Community

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * Philanthropists Celebrated for Commitment to Bentley Community * On Friday evening of Falcon Weekend 2026, Bentley leadership gathered with donors at the annual Presidential Reception and Great Benefactors Dinner to express deep appreciation for their generosity and dedication to the university. "Each of you has made Bentley stronger," said Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite, addressing a crowd of more more

Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration Opposes Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Threatening International Student and Workforce Pipelines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via www.regulations.gov Office of the Chief Financial Officer US Citizenship and Immigration Services US Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298, Comments in Response to Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Chief Financial Officer: more

Ramona: Duke's Family Biomedical Business

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Ramona: Duke's Family Biomedical Business By Ken Kingery 9/24/26 How a group of family and found family are quickly growing an advanced microscope startup company with the support of Duke and the Durham community. - Late in 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gregor Horstmeyer and Mark Harfouche had an internet problem. The pair had recently moved into a bare-bone more

Rep. Khanna, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on Congressional Call for U.S.-China Bilateral AI Risk Management, Briefing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on the Congressional call for the U.S.-China bilateral AI risk management and briefing: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 22, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dea more

Reps. Smith, Moolenaar Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 22, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department more

Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

Rockefeller Foundation and Mission 300 Accelerator Launch Demonstration to Test Whether AI Demand Can Help Finance Energy Access in Africa

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Rockefeller Foundation and Mission 300 Accelerator Launch Demonstration to Test Whether AI Demand Can Help Finance Energy Access in Africa * New initiative will test whether growing demand for AI and other digital workloads can serve as an anchor customer for otherwise underutilized mini-grids in Africa * Projections show that initial demonstrations, including in Sierra Leone, Kenya, and the Democra more

SAS Earns Record 12 Chartis RiskTech100 Solution Awards

CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS earns record 12 Chartis RiskTech100 solution awards No. 3-ranked SAS extends its unmatched 22-year run in the Top 10 Cary, NC (Sep 24, 2026) Chartis Research has awarded SAS a dozen solution category winners in the Chartis RiskTech100(R) 2027 - a company record for the data and AI leader - while ranking SAS No. 3 overall among the world's leading more

Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick Launches Carrier and Captive Solutions September 24, 2026 New solutions are designed to manage claims complexity, improve performance, and support long-term growth MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Risk is shifting faster than traditional insurance can keep pace. Carriers remain the backbone of the industry, and as more buyers turn to captives, MGAs, and MG more

Senate Democrats' Statement on President Trump and President Xi's Summit in Washington

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Senate Democrats' Statement on President Trump and President Xi's Summit in Washington WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz more

St. Bonaventure Launches 30-credit, AI-integrated MBA

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Sept. 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * St. Bonaventure launches 30-credit, AI-integrated MBA Sep 24, 2026 St. Bonaventure University's School of Business has launched an updated 30-credit Master of Business Administration program, giving students a faster, more affordable path to an AACSB-accredited MBA while integrating artificial intelligence across the curriculum. The updated MBA is designed for working professionals, r more

Syracuse University: In First Senate Address, Chancellor Haynie Calls for Focus on Students

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * In First Senate Address, Chancellor Haynie Calls for Focus on Students Chancellor J. Michael Haynie lays out expectations for collaborative work with University Senate centered on academic excellence and student success. Sept. 24, 2026 Good afternoon. It's great to see everybody. I'm glad to be here. I look forward to working with all of you in this body. This is, as you are aware, my first Senate meeting more

Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Participates in Fireside Chat at Climate Desk Live: AI, Energy, and Our Fight for Democracy and a Healthy, Affordable Future

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Participates in Fireside Chat at Climate Desk Live: AI, Energy, and Our Fight for Democracy and a Healthy, Affordable Future September 24, 2026 - Garrison Hayes, Correspondent, Mother Jones: You know, we are living in a pivotal moment. Extreme weather, midterms are upcoming, that's on everyone's mind, concerns about AI, data centers, impacts on the climate, and who better to h more

UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 25 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 24, 2026) -- As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly embedded in work, government and everyday life, new research from UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technology, u more

UCLA Health Receives $25 Million Grant to Advance AI-centered Research for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Health receives $25 million grant to advance AI-centered research for Alzheimer's and dementia patients Award positions institution as national center for evaluation of AI technology used for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders September 24, 2026 UCLA Health has received a five-year, $25 million grant to lead a national program for testing and evaluation of AI tools geared towards treatin more

UTHealth Houston Partners With Exobiosphere for Space-based Research

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston partners with Exobiosphere for space-based research By Sydney Lowther September 24, 2026 UTHealth Houston has partnered with Exobiosphere, a space biotechnology company, to advance biomedical research through innovative space-based technologies. The partnership combines UTHealth Houston's expertise in antibody discovery, therapeutics, artificial intelligenc more

Virginia Tech: Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation Transitions to New Role

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Senior vice president for research and innovation transitions to new role By Eric Earnhart 24 Sep 2026 Daniel Sui, senior vice president for the Office of Research and Innovation, is transitioning to a new role with the university and will serve as special assistant to Virginia Tech President Tim Sands. "Dan's distinguished record and reputation, and his focus on impactful science and innovation has served Vi more

VU Jasper Welcomes New CTIM Director Ashley Schaefer

VINCENNES, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU Jasper welcomes new CTIM Director Ashley Schaefer September 24, 2026 JASPER, Ind. - Vincennes University Jasper announced the appointment of Ashley Schaefer, as the new Director of the Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM), effective Sept. 28, 2026. Schaefer possesses more than 15 years of technical expertise specializing in battery technology and sustainable energy. Interim Dean o more

Warner, Schatz, Kim to Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 24th, 2026 Warner, Schatz, Kim to Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced sweeping legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligen more

Washington State University: AI Can Help Correct Medical Misinformation - When It Uses the Right Tone

PULLMAN, Washington, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release: * * * AI can help correct medical misinformation -- when it uses the right tone September 24, 2026 By Shawn Vestal, WSU News & Media Relations PULLMAN, Wash. -- At a time of rampant medical misinformation online, artificial intelligence can do a good job of correcting falsehoods, but the tone of the correction is key, according to new research led by Washington State University. For pe more

Westmont College: Talk Explores Fun, Practical Uses of AI, Robotics

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 25 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Fun, Practical Uses of AI, Robotics By Scott Craig September 24, 2026 Engineering professors Dan Jensen and Kristin L. Wood lead an interactive Westmont Downtown lecture, "Having Fun with Everyday AI and Robotics: Life Implications," on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The event offers a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence a more

Yale University School of Medicine Researchers Develop AI Powered Simulation Tool to Enhance Anesthesiology Education

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Anesthesia Training in the Age of AI As artificial intelligence (AI) enters the classroom, anesthesia educators can help guide its use responsibly. By Lucy Nemchek September 24, 2026 Medical education aims to keep pace with modern technology. Now, clinicians and scholars in Yale's Department of Anesthesiology are asking where AI systems might fit. With careful and safe integration, t more

V3GATE Wins $1,952,000 Federal Contract

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- V3GATE, Colorado Springs, Colorado, won a federal contract award for $1,952,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus, Maine, for visn 1 radiology artificial intelligence 523c68325. Contract Award Number: 36C24126P0730; NAICS Code: 513210 ; Product Service Code (PSC): 7a21; Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0237; SBA - Small Business Set Aside - Total more

'Growing up at Newman': Nicole Brown promoted to associate vice president of finance

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 24 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * 'Growing up at Newman': Nicole Brown promoted to associate vice president of finance * In 2014, Nicole Brown first walked onto the Newman University campus as a 27-year-old mother navigating single parenthood, working late-night bartending shifts and balancing full-time work as a staff accountant. Nearly 12 years later, her work ethic has led to a major milestone: her promotion to associate vice president of fin more

197 Global Businesses and Supporting Partners Call on COP31 Presidency to Elevate Energy Efficiency in November

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following news release: * * * 197 Global Businesses & Supporting Partners Call on COP31 Presidency to Elevate Energy Efficiency in November September 23, 2026 NEW YORK - This morning 197 global businesses and supporting organizations sent a letter to the incoming COP 31 Presidency of Australia and Turkiye, calling for the leaders of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in November to elevate energy efficiency more

90+ Civil Society Organizations Outline Conditions for Supporting COP31 Electrification Pledge

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [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: * * * 90+ Civil Society Organizations Outline Conditions for Supporting COP31 Electrification Pledge * Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies of Turkiye and Australia welcomes a global electrification target while calling for seven guardrails to ensure equitable, renewable-led implementation. Th more

A Founder's Day Look Back: Flagler College Life in 1968 vs. 2026

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * A Founder's Day Look Back: Flagler College Life in 1968 vs. 2026 * More than five decades later, Flagler continues to call St. Augustine home, carrying forward the vision that helped shape the College while evolving alongside a rapidly changing world. As Flagler celebrates Founders Day, it is an opportunity to look back at the world the College entered in 1968 and compare it with the world students experienc more

A New Prescription for Impact: Alumnus Johans Acosta's Journey Into AI

POMONA, California, Sept. 24 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * A New Prescription for Impact: Alumnus Johans Acosta's Journey Into AI * Johans Acosta grew up alongside a brother with severe epilepsy. He saw what it took from his brother and what it asked of his family, and he wanted to do something about it. So the Orange County native made a plan: he would become a pediatric neurosurgeon. When he got into his teens, he changed course. "I more

AI in Higher Education

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI in Higher Education * New white paper shares institutional model for integrating artificial intelligence across curriculum, learning experiences and processes University of Phoenix has released a new white paper, Three Pillars for Embracing AI at University of Phoenix, authored by academic leaders Christina Neider, Ed.D., vice provost of colleges and Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost for strat more

Amazon to Create 300 High-Paying Jobs at New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Greenwood, Indiana

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon to Create 300 High-Paying Jobs at New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Greenwood, Indiana * GREENWOOD, Ind. - September 24, 2026 - Amazon today announced plans to invest more than $100 million in a new 585,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility located in Greenwood, Indiana, creating 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs. The facility will produce products that more

Apply to SFSU for Fall 2027 admission

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 24 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Apply to SFSU for Fall 2027 admission * Looking for an affordable college education that can open doors to a successful career? San Francisco State University welcomes applications for fall 2027 admission beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. Located in one of the world's leading hubs for technology, business, arts and innovation, SFSU gives students access to opportunit more

APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU to host Governors Circle Alumni Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2 * APSU's 2026 Governors Circle Alumni Award recipients, clockwise from top left: Jeffrey Bibb, Tamira Samuel, Josh Hinckley, Amanda Martinez, Jay Albertia Jr. and Kyle Luther. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - From biomanufacturing breakthroughs to decades of service in banking, healthcare and public advocacy, Austin Peay State University gradua more

Army Col. Kevin Gillespie Named Acting Associate Dean for Research at USU's Postgraduate Dental College

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Army Col. Kevin Gillespie Named Acting Associate Dean for Research at USU's Postgraduate Dental College * U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Kevin R. Gillespie has been named acting Associate Dean for Dental Research for the Postgraduate Dental College at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), where he will lead efforts to strengthen military dental research and build a unified Tri-S more

As AI Agents Carry Out Attacks, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Body to Investigate Cyber Hacks Assisted by Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As AI Agents Carry Out Attacks, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Body to Investigate Cyber Hacks Assisted by Artificial Intelligence * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 24, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today introduced the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act, legis more

Assistant professor using photonics to accelerate data transmission

AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Assistant professor using photonics to accelerate data transmission * Rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is driving unprecedented data traffic, pushing communications technologies to their limits. Zihe Gao, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is exploring a bypass around the bottleneck. His project, "Collaborative R more

Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced * Each candidate will take part in an open forum in person on the Pocatello campus. All are welcome to meet the candidates and ask questions. Feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum. If you are unable to attend in person, please attend virtually using the Zoom webinar links provided. Showkat Choudhury: Wednesda more

Back by the Nile, Back in the Oven: Riva Returns at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 24 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Back by the Nile, Back in the Oven: Riva Returns at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence * This October, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence welcomes back one of its most loved Italian dining destinations as Riva Pizzeria reopens at the First Nile Boat on October 1, 2026, bringing back a completely new menu and the unmistakable aroma of pizza dou more

Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act to prohibit non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by government officials to conceal details of data center projects from the public. The bipartisan bill, which a more

BofA to Hire 1,000 Additional Apprentices and Invest $150 Million in Workforce Development across the U.S.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA to Hire 1,000 Additional Apprentices and Invest $150 Million in Workforce Development across the U.S. * During National Workforce Development Month, Investments Will Expand Access to Opportunity, Strengthen Local Economies and Drive Workforce Growth #Key points * Bank of America will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next more

Building Indiana's Digital Workforce: Ivy Tech's School of IT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 24 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Building Indiana's Digital Workforce: Ivy Tech's School of IT * From fast-paced industry competitions and immersive cybersecurity training to emerging programs in artificial intelligence and fiber optics, Ivy Tech Community College's School of Information Technology is giving students across Indiana hands-on experiences, flexible pathways and in-demand skills to launch-and advance-technology career more

Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping * 09.24.26 #Senators' letter calls for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety and human control; Cantwell-led bill established the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; Last year, Cantwell halted an effort to impose a 10-year moratorium on states establishing AI regulati more

CCIA Asks DHS to Reconsider $103,265 H-1B Visa Fees, Citing Risks to U.S. AI Leadership

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Asks DHS to Reconsider $103,265 H-1B Visa Fees, Citing Risks to U.S. AI Leadership * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed comments urging the Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposal to impose a $103,265 fee on H-1B petitions, warning that the fee could make it significantly more expensive f more

CGTC Student Shares Journey to AI-Enhanced Robotics Program at Governor's Workforce Summit

MACON, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC Student Shares Journey to AI-Enhanced Robotics Program at Governor's Workforce Summit * Atlanta, Ga. - Che'la Pharms, an AI-Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Specialist student at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) shared the impact of workforce development initiatives on her personal goals and academic career alongside Governor Brian Kemp at Thursday's Governor's Workforce Summit in Atlant more

Chariton Valley Chooses AI-Native Calix One

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Chariton Valley Chooses AI-Native Calix One * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 24, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Chariton Valley Telephoneopens in a new tab has adopted Calix Agent Workforce Cloud(tm) on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform. The Missouri-based cooperative will use secure agentic workflows to scale a proven busi more

College of Business challenges students to launch their first business during Freshman Night

RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * College of Business challenges students to launch their first business during Freshman Night * Louisiana Tech University College of Business freshmen used technology and AI to turn ideas into marketable businesses in a matter of hours during Freshman Night on September 10. The evening centered on the Whopathon, an interactive workshop powered by Whop, a digital commerce platform that enables entreprene more

Conduent to Host Investor Day on September 30, 2026

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent to Host Investor Day on September 30, 2026 * Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 8:25 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Hars more

CSUN Partners with Maynard Institute to Offer Free Training for California Journalists

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN Partners with Maynard Institute to Offer Free Training for California Journalists * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge is partnering with the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education to conduct the Propel Regional Training for news editors and managers across the state on Oct. more

ECE investment updates labs, advances hands-on learning

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 24 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * ECE investment updates labs, advances hands-on learning * The University of Tulsa's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is investing more than $120,000 in laboratory upgrades designed to expand hands-on learning and prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing technology landscape. The department has invested $40,000 in its Electronics Lab, co more

Emory University College of Arts and Sciences: Human Problem - What is the Proper Role of AI in Math Research?

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * A human problem: What is the proper role of AI in math research? September 24, 2026 By Carol Clark OpenAI recently announced that it tapped AI to solve the regularity problem of the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe the movement of liquids and gases. The news sparked controversy within the mathematical community, raising questions about the role of humans and AI tools in math more

Fifth Third and Trust & Will Recognized as Best Fintech Partnership by Finovate

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third and Trust & Will Recognized as Best Fintech Partnership by Finovate * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third (NYSE: FITB) and Trust & Will have been named Best Fintech Partnership by Finovate, recognizing the groundbreaking collaboration to make estate planning more accessible, affordable and convenient for bank customers. The recognition makes Fifth Third the only large U.S. more

Georgetown Law Alumni, Policymakers Gather for AI and the Economy Summit

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Georgetown Law Alumni, Policymakers Gather for AI and the Economy Summit * The day-long convening was hosted by EqualAI, a non-profit organization that helps companies, policymakers and institutions implement effective AI governance, in partnership with Georgetown Law's Institute for Technology Law & Policy (ITLP). During a series of panel discussions and fireside chats, speakers explored the impact of more

Grant Thornton survey: CFO profit optimism reaches record high despite economic uncertainty

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton survey: CFO profit optimism reaches record high despite economic uncertainty * -46% of CFOs said they are optimistic about the U.S. economy -80% said they expect their organization's net profit to grow over the next 12 months -65% rated performance and quality of AI technology as good or excellent -84% said their t more

HACU Webinar: From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a HACU-member webinar titled, "From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs," on Nov. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. To register, click here. This webinar explores how Hispanic-Serving Institu more

How a USU Engineering Student is Contributing to AI Policy in DC

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * How a USU Engineering Student is Contributing to AI Policy in DC * In 2025, a Utah State University student submitted his ideas to the White House in hopes of contributing to the nation's artificial intelligence action plan. In 2026, he was invited to Capitol Hill to make those ideas a reality. Abdulganiyu Jimoh was chosen to participate in the American Geophysical Union Geosciences Congressional Visits Day, or more

Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters * #Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), along with 14 House Democrat more

IBM Acquires Logiq Consulting to Expand Secure Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Capabilities in the UK

ARMONK, New York, Sept. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Acquires Logiq Consulting to Expand Secure Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Capabilities in the UK * London UK, September 24, 2026, -IBM (NYSE: IBM) UK today announced the acquisition of Logiq Consulting, an NCSC-assured UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in highly regulated environments including the UK Defence Industry, UK Critical National Infrastructure more

IBM Expands Its Digital Banking Infrastructure with Swift Integration and Digital Asset Haven On-Premises

ARMONK, New York, Sept. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Expands Its Digital Banking Infrastructure with Swift Integration and Digital Asset Haven On-Premises * ARMONK, N.Y., September 24, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced two key capabilities designed to help financial institutions, governments, and other regulated organizations provide digital asset services while prioritizing enterprise-grade security and control. In a beta off more

Independence Blue Cross announces two executive leadership appointments

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross announces two executive leadership appointments * #Christine Kourouklis named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer; Brian Iaia named Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Independence Blue Cross (IBX) today announced two additions to its ex more

Iowa State researcher part of multistate team recognized for work to improve livestock reproduction

AMES, Iowa, Sept. 24 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Iowa State researcher part of multistate team recognized for work to improve livestock reproduction * Karl Kerns, assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University, is part of an interdisciplinary team recognized this week with agInnovation's national 2026 Excellence in Multistate Research Award for collaborative work to improve reproductive performance in catt more

Kaine, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi Jinping * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 15 of his Democratic colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U.S. and China on guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of front more

Kelly Introduces Bill to Make Sure Big Tech Pays Fair Share and Invests in American Workers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Introduces Bill to Make Sure Big Tech Pays Fair Share and Invests in American Workers * The Make AI Work for Americans Act would require companies benefiting the most from AI to invest in American workers Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from Artificial Intelligence (AI) pay more

Kennesaw State researcher developing safer, more efficient computing systems for intelligent vehicles

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher developing safer, more efficient computing systems for intelligent vehicles * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 24, 2026 Modern vehicles are becoming computers on wheels, powered by increasingly complex software and artificial intelligence. As those systems take on more responsibility, they must process information quickly and reliably enough to keep critical functions running safel more

KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * KPMG commits $1.5M to support the future of accounting at William & Mary * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed. A longstanding relationship between KPMG and William & Mary is entering a new chapter with a $1.5 million commitment from KPMG partners and employees to the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. The investment will partially s more

Lankford, Coons Bipartisan Resolution on Religious Freedom and Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Coons Bipartisan Resolution on Religious Freedom and Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today announced that their bipartisan Senate resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom and calling on developers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to adopt clear standards for transpare more

Lankford, Coons, Britt, and Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Coons, Britt, and Schatz Introduce Bipartisan AI Safety and Transparency Legislation * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Chris Coons (D-DE), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the AI Systems Transparency Act (ASTA), which would require AI companies to be more transparent with the public about what data their models are collecting from users, the saf more

Leger Fernandez Calls for Pause on Data Center Development, Unveils "No Blank Checks for Data Centers" Principles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Calls for Pause on Data Center Development, Unveils "No Blank Checks for Data Centers" Principles * SANTA FE, NM -Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) unveiled her No Blank Checks for Data Centers Principles, a set of clear standards to protect New Mexico families, water, land, and local communities as companies seek to build massive data centers across t more

Liccardo Calls for Federal Investigation into Russian-Owned Menlo Park Development, Potential Sanctions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Calls for Federal Investigation into Russian-Owned Menlo Park Development, Potential Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) demands Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launch an immediate federal review of the ownership and financing behind a proposed real estate development at 80 Willow Road in Menlo Park. Liccardo urged the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), more

Malliotakis Cosponsors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Cosponsors Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Establish National AI Framework * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) is joining Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), alongside Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL-18), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Erin Houchin (R-IN-09), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), in cosponsoring H.R. 9925, more

Marine Retailers Association of the Americas - Artificial Intelligence: Key Focal Point of Dealer Week 2026 Education

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence: A Key Focal Point of Dealer Week 2026 Education The MRAA is expanding AI education at its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo. Held Dec. 6-9, 2026, in Tampa, Fla., the event will feature new speakers, new sessions and The New Fundamentals. AI education will be woven into all educational pathways, 3 dealer-to-dealer roundtable discussions and bot more

MIT: Promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities In their new book, "How AI Sees the City," the leaders of MIT's Senseable City Lab examine the technology's implications for researching urban life. - A few months ago, researchers from the MIT Senseable City Lab published a study about pollution in New York City featuring some new methods. For instance: With machine learn more

Mizzou Researchers Develop AI Tool That Reveals Hidden Clues in the Gut Microbiome

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou researchers develop AI tool that reveals hidden clues in the gut microbiome By finding biological signals that other methods miss, the new software could help scientists flag early warning signs of disease. Sept. 24, 2026 University of Missouri researchers are using artificial intelligence to uncover hidden clues among the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, including change more

MSU AI innovation supports 2.2M US workers exposed to toxic dust

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU AI innovation supports 2.2M US workers exposed to toxic dust * From coal miners and construction crews to engineered stone countertop fabricators and foundry workers, more than 2.2 million U.S. workers inhale fine particles of rock, sand or coal every day on the job. After years of exposure, trapped dust can cause thick scar tissue to build up inside the lungs leading to long-term lung damage c more

NAB Show New York 2026 Brings Media's Biggest Business and Technology Shifts to the Stage Oct. 21-22

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Show New York 2026 Brings Media's Biggest Business and Technology Shifts to the Stage Oct. 21-22 * #More than 150 speakers to explore the business and technology shaping broadcast, creators, sports, streaming and the future of media Washington, D.C.-NAB Show New York 2026, taking place Oct. 21-22 at the Javits Center, today announced programming and speaker highlig more

National Consumers League to Convene Experts on AI, Fraud, and Healthcare at Two-Day Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * National Consumers League to Convene Experts on AI, Fraud, and Healthcare at Two-Day Conference * Featuring expert panelists from Amazon, TRM Labs, the D.C. Office of the Attorney General, Reset Tech, the Center for Democracy & Technology, Eli Lilly and Company, PhRMA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, KFF, AHIP, the National Organization for Rare Disorders more

New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools * Faith English A new study led by health policy and management alumna Faith English '25PhD, now a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and public health researcher at the leading drug policy think tank Parabola Cent more

NMSU graduate, program manager's art achievements recognized with state award

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU graduate, program manager's art achievements recognized with state award * As a child, Adrian Aguirre gravitated toward art. A natural-born creator, Aguirre fostered that talent as a student at New Mexico State University and now has spent a decade sharing his expertise as a program manager for NMSU's Innovative Media Research and Extension. As studio manager, Aguirre art directs an more

Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act, legislation that would establish a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC), administered b more

OHSU 'labor guide' empowers patients, reduces risk during labor, delivery

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 24 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU 'labor guide' empowers patients, reduces risk during labor, delivery * Obstetricians at Oregon Health & Science University have been facing a common challenge: Increasingly, patients are seeking medical information from sources outside the traditional healthcare system, including social media and artificial intelligence platforms, which are often not reliable, complete or accurate. Exposu more

Problem Solvers Caucus Members Send Letter to President Trump Urging the Administration to Lead on AI Safety and Security

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Members Send Letter to President Trump Urging the Administration to Lead on AI Safety and Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Tom Suozzi (NY-03) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) along with the Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies sent a letter to President Donald Trump as he meets with C more

Redwire Selected for Space Systems Command's $980 million NITE-STAR IDIQ Contract

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 24 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Selected for Space Systems Command's $980 million NITE-STAR IDIQ Contract * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept 24, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced today that it has been selected by Space Systems Command as o more

Rep. Panetta Joins Push for Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Push for Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined the introduction of comprehensive legislation to establish guardrails against artificial intelligence (AI) risks in education and the workforce and invest in protections for students, educators, and workers. R more

Report From AXA XL: Building Resilient AI - Managing AI Risk Through Governance, Security and Resilience

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- Building Resilient AI: Managing AI risk through governance, security and resilience - A report from AXA XL - September 2026 (19 pages) * * * Contents Foreword ... 3 Executive summary ... 4 AI has entered the enterprise ... 5 The AI risk landscape ... 6 Navigating current and future regulation ... 12 From risk to resilience ... 15 Building secure AI by design ... 16 The AXA XL approach ... 17 Final reflections ... 18 Disclaimer ... 19 * * * Executiv more

Report From Boston Consulting Group: The Burden of Proof

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- The Burden of Proof - A report from Boston Consulting Group - September 2026 (26 pages) * * * Contents Overview ... 03 Payments Is at a Reset Point ... 05 How Payments Companies Can Regain Investor Confidence ... 12 Merchants Can Make Payments Pay--Acquirers Can Help Them ... 16 Transaction Banks Must Architect for an Agentic Future ... 20 For Further Reading ... 23 About the Authors ... 24 * * * Overview The payments industry has entered a very d more

Report From Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Beyond Potential - Turning Canada's Advantages Into Growth and a Better Life for All

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- Beyond Potential: Turning Canada's advantages into growth and a better life for all - A report from Canadian Chamber of Commerce - September 2026 (57 pages) * * * Contents Foreword ... 02 Executive summary ... 05 Introduction ... 13 Why now 8 forces reshaping competitiveness ... 15 Cross-cutting themes: What we heard across sectors ... 18 AI & quantum sector assessment ... 21 Mining sector assessment ... 28 Energy sector assessment ... 35 Defence more

Report From Government of Australia Treasury: Intergenerational Report 2026 - Australia's Future to 2066

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- Intergenerational Report 2026: Australia's future to 2066 - A report from government of Australia Treasury - September 2026 (352 pages) * * * Treasurer's foreword ... v Executive summary ... vii Part I: Major transitions over the next 40 years ... 1 1 The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution ... 3 2 Geopolitical fragmentation ... 33 3 Energy transition ... 57 4 Ageing and the care economy ... 79 5 Australia's industrial transformation ... 99 6 Inter more

Report From Rockefeller Foundation: AI Weather Forecasts for Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- AI Weather Forecasts for Health: The case for a decision-first approach - A report from Rockefeller Foundation - September 2026 (47 pages) * * * Contents Foreword ... 3 Summary for Decision-makers ... 4 CHAPTER 1 AI Weather Forecasts for Health: Why Now? ... 8 CHAPTER 2 Putting Health at the Heart of Weather Intelligence ... 16 CHAPTER 3 What Weather Intelligence for Health Can Offer ... 28 CHAPTER 4 The Quality Mandate: Why Trusted Forecasts Depend on B more

Report From UK Finance: UK's Future as a Global Centre for Financial Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSCrpt) -- The UK's future as a global centre for financial services - A report from UK Finance - September 2026 (65 pages) * * * Contents Foreword from UK Finance ... 5 Foreword from Norton Rose Fulbright ... 7 Executive Summary ... 8 Introduction and Background ... 15 Structural and Geographic Considerations ... 24 What Makes the UK Attractive as a Financial Services Centre? ... 31 What Are the Key Disincentives to Investing in the UK as a Financial Services Cen more

Schatz, Warner To Take To Senate Floor To Demand Passage Of New AI Security Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Warner To Take To Senate Floor To Demand Passage Of New AI Security Legislation * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced sweeping legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. Later today, Warner a more

Seton Hall University: Fulbright Scholar to Lead Cybersecurity Lecture Series

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright Scholar to Lead Cybersecurity Lecture Series * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Crispo, Ph.D., as its 2026 Fulbright Scholar, the University's fourth Visiting Faculty and Scholar as part of a partnership with the U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission, formally launched in 2023 and recently renewed for an additional three-year period. Bruno Crispo, a cybersecu more

Stark State receives $2.5 million grant to leverage AI for student academic and career success

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- Stark State College posted the following news: * * * Stark State receives $2.5 million grant to leverage AI for student academic and career success * NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2026 - With $2,534,893 in Title III funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, Stark State College will launch its groundbreaking SPARC (Successful Pathways to AI-Ready Careers) project. The five-year project will leverage AI to improve enrollment, retention and graduation rates and more

Temple grad brings Philly tech startup competition to world stage

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple grad brings Philly tech startup competition to world stage * The Startup World Cup was hosted at Temple on Friday, giving Philadelphia entrepreneurs a chance to compete on a global stage. Temple, in partnership with Department of Commerce, host Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition On a busy Friday afternoon inside Temple University's Science Education and Research Center more

Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech to offer in-state tuition for students in select areas of Kentucky, Alabama * Tennessee Tech University's Board of Trustees approved a new plan to offer in-state tuition benefits to students from select areas of southern Kentucky and northern Alabama beginning in fall 2027 during its quarterly meeting today. The unanimous vote is part of a broader effort to expand th more

Three finalists named for SDSU vice president for research and economic development

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 24 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Three finalists named for SDSU vice president for research and economic development * South Dakota State University has named three finalists for the position of vice president for research and economic development. Each finalist will participate in two days of interviews that will include meetings with SDSU leadership, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. An open forum will be held for more

Tourism scholar joins Texas A&M, studies how food connects cultures

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tourism scholar joins Texas A&M, studies how food connects cultures * Wantanee Suntikul, Ph.D., has joined the Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism as an instructional associate professor, bringing nearly two decades of international experience in gastronomy, sustainable tourism and the so more

Union College: For the record: Week of Sept. 25

SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 24 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * For the record: Week of Sept. 25 * Prateek Arora, assistant professor of economics, had an article published in the Journal of Economic Education, "A nontraditional assessment tool in a macroeconomics classroom: Model IMF Summit." Mark Dallas, professor of political science, co-published an article in the Journal of Economic Geography, "Power and governance in global value chains: upgrading of Pakistani mobile more

University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Three Decades of Building the Emotional Machine

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Three Decades of Building the Emotional Machine * When Jonathan Gratch arrived at USC in 1995 as a researcher in computer science, he didn't expect to spend the next three decades asking how computers could model emotion - and what those models could teach us about human beings. Now, as he prepares to leave USC to join Vanderbilt University, Gratch reflec more

USC Board of Trustees meet new deans, appoint first Floyd distinguished professor

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC Board of Trustees meet new deans, appoint first Floyd distinguished professor * The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees met Thursday (Sept. 24), and trustees met two new deans, appointed the first Floyd School of Medicine Columbia Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. distinguished professorships and amended the campuswide Open AI contract. #USC introduces new McCausland, Floyd dea more

Verizon expands premium lineup with new Motorola foldable phones and wearables

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon expands premium lineup with new Motorola foldable phones and wearables * #At a glance * Get Simplicity and save: Customers on Verizon's Simplicity plan can save on every new Motorola smartphone. Plus, save up to $1,100 with an eligible trade-in on select myPlan options. * Get a moto watch ultra on us: Switch to Verizon and ge more

Warren, Blumenthal Push Justice Department on Court Filings That Appear to Confirm Billionaire Adani Made a $10 Billion Quid-Pro-Quo Offer to Obtain Dismissal of Criminal Case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal Push Justice Department on Court Filings That Appear to Confirm Billionaire Adani Made a $10 Billion Quid-Pro-Quo Offer to Obtain Dismissal of Criminal Case Senators continue to express "concerns about the judgment of the DOJ, and the extent to which the DOJ is willing and able to prosecute white collar criminals under President Trump." - Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. more

Wingate University: Public health master's program adds epidemiology concentration

WINGATE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * Public health master's program adds epidemiology concentration * #By Chuck Gordon With the discipline most likely needing a replenishment of workers in the coming years, Wingate University's master of public health program is implementing an epidemiology concentration. The concentration will begin in the spring of 2027. Since 2021, when the MPH program launched, Wingate has offered only one concentrati more

Year Four Update - Inspiring the Future Makers

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Sept. 24 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Year Four Update - Inspiring the Future Makers * Dear Members of the Lehigh Community, As President Helble wrote at its launch, our Inspiring the Future Makers strategy was designed to continuously evolve to be responsive to our changing world. Three years into this journey, the landscape of higher education continues to shift, but the resolve and dedication of our community remain strong. Together, our h more

2026 cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 23 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * 2026 cohort of IU Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows named * Eight Indiana University faculty members have been chosen for the Presidential Arts and Humanities Fellows Program. It supports the work of faculty who are becoming national and international leaders in their fields. The program amplifies and accelerates the fellows' research and creative projects and supports their more

CAIS Expands Advisory Council, Strengthening Collaboration with Independent Wealth Leaders

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release: * * * CAIS Expands Advisory Council, Strengthening Collaboration with Independent Wealth Leaders * Seven new members bring robust industry perspective as CAIS expands its platform and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of independent advisors CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, today announced seve more

Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate Global AI Guardrails with China

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate Global AI Guardrails with China * Senators call for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety, human control Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 15 of her Democratic colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a f more

Daines Previews Xi Summit on Fox News: "We Want to See Strategic Stability"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Previews Xi Summit on Fox News: "We Want to See Strategic Stability" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News to discuss the latest on the race in AI against China and the war in Iran. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on Xi Jinping's visit to the US: So let's keep in mind we've got the two largest economies in the world, China, the United more

Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras: "We Have Got To Find A Way To Balance Privacy And Security"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras: "We Have Got To Find A Way To Balance Privacy And Security" * September 23, 2026 #In his opening statement in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing, Durbin spoke about the need to adopt guardrails on Automated License Plate Reader technology to protect Americans' right to privacy WASHINGT more

Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy * September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing entitled "Always Watching: Flock more

Hardin-Simmons University Hosts Dr. Daniel Oney for Annual Ray Lewis Lecture

ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Hardin-Simmons University posted the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Hosts Dr. Daniel Oney for Annual Ray Lewis Lecture * Hardin-Simmons University welcomed Dr. Daniel Oney, Research Director for the Texas A&M Texas Real Estate Research Center, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Ray Lewis Lecture Series. Presented by HSU's Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies, the annual lecture brings business leaders, economists, and community me more

ICYMI: Kelly's New AI Bill Puts American Workers First

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly's New AI Bill Puts American Workers First * "We could have a lot of job disruption, and for that we need a plan. It seems that everybody understands that except possibly the president and the people around him." In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's Anderson Cooper 360o to highlight the urgent need to act on AI to make sure it benefits all Americans, not just bi more

Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today pressed artificial intelligence and national security experts on catastrophic AI risks, gaps in U.S. export controls governing Chinese access to American computing power, and secretive data center deals that leave communities in the d more

Murphy Joins United Nations General Assembly Event On Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Joins United Nations General Assembly Event On Artificial Intelligence * NEW YORK-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday joined Foreign Policy magazine's tech and AI forum at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), titled Securing the Stack: A Conversation on Trust, Trade, and Technology. In the panel discussion, Murphy outlined the path ahead for Congress to respond ef more

Nine Studies Led By Mount Sinai Investigators Featured in Coordinated Collection of Papers That Map the Molecular and Cellular Architecture of Brain Disorders

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Nine Studies Led By Mount Sinai Investigators Featured in Coordinated Collection of Papers That Map the Molecular and Cellular Architecture of Brain Disorders * Research led by Mount Sinai scientists within the PsychAD Consortium, a large-scale, multidisciplinary initiative launched in 2019 with support from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is featured in a landmark collecti more

Patriot parking predictions putting students in the proper spot

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot parking predictions putting students in the proper spot * College students are already under a load of stress with classes, tests, and presentations. So when something as "easy" as finding a parking spot is anything but, it can cause a bad start to an already challenging day. With that in mind, a team of George Mason University students developed an app that uses data and artificial intelligence more

PLA seeks responses to 2026 Public Library Technology Survey

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA seeks responses to 2026 Public Library Technology Survey * CHICAGO-The Public Library Association (PLA) seeks responses to the 2026 Public Library Technology Survey. This unique national survey focuses on resources, training, staff, and funding related to technology access. This data is vital to understand how libraries serve as hubs of knowledge and innovation i more

Rosen Joins Push Calling on Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Push Calling on Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China * Senator Rosen Recently Called on the Senate Commerce Committee to Hold a Hearing on the Dangers of AI WASHINGTON, DC - Today, while Trump hosts the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between th more

Stanton Calls for AI Safeguards Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Calls for AI Safeguards Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting * WASHINGTON D.C. - Ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) joined his Democratic colleagues on the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to call for the United States and China to reach an agreement on basic artif more

UL Solutions Introduces Certification Program for Prefabricated Data Center Power Distribution Systems, Awards First Certification to Schneider Electric

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Introduces Certification Program for Prefabricated Data Center Power Distribution Systems, Awards First Certification to Schneider Electric * * As AI drives unprecedented demand for data centers, the industry is increasingl more

Huffman Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Put More Data Centers on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.18.26 Huffman Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Put More Data Centers on Public Lands Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after The Washington Sun reported that the Trump administration is considering far more data centers on publ more

Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)

Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Developmen more

Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration - An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * EDA Structure EDA's organizational structure includes offices for chief counsel, finance and management services, and external affairs and communications (see Figure 1). Other EDA offices include * The Office of Regional Operations, which more

Farm & Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12193) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm and Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account Congress created a permanent appropriation in 1935 - the Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (Section 32 of the act of August 24, 1935; 7 U.S.C. Sec.612c). This appropriations account supports producers of agricultural commodities more

SBA's Women's Business Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13312) by Economic Development Policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Women's Business Centers Program The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) management and technical assistance programs offer free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Although these programs are open to more

Standards for Maintaining, Collecting & Presenting Federal Data on Race & Ethnicity Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12304) by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl: * * * 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 (SPD) No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, more

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American Council on Education Urge Education Department to Halt Proposed EDGAR Revisions Over Concerns of Undermining Congressional Intent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: Proposed Rule on Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Docket No. ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Mr. Rogers: On behalf of the American Council on Education (ACE) and the undersigned hig more

American Indian Resource Center Opposes Education Department Proposal to Weaken Support for Underserved Students

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, more

Aspire Inc. Opposes Education Department Proposal to Allow Grant Terminations Without Cause

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD- more

Association for Education Finance & Policy Registers Significant Concerns Over Proposed Education Department Grant Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Association for Education Finance and Policy 243 Ridge McIntire Road #1083, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (602) 644-1521 | aefpweb.org | info@aefpweb.org Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202 September 23, 2026 Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 "Education Department General Admini more

Augsburg University Student Support Services Director Cheatham Opposes Education Department Proposed Regulations Threatening TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 21, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Pla more

California State University TRIO Pre-College Programs Director Mauga Opposes Proposed Revisions Threatening TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 9/23/2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Eval more

Central Oregon LandWatch Opposes Forest Service Travel Management Rule Revision to Protect Ecosystems and Recreation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Jim Bacon Acting Director, Public Benefits 201 14th Street SW Public Benefits Office Washington, DC 20250 Chief Tom Schultz U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: National Forest System Lands Travel Management Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement more

Coalition of Local Governments Urges Preservation of Access and Local Input in Forest Service Travel Management Revisions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING September 23, 2026 VIA EMAIL Jim Bacon Acting Director Publ more

Coe College Program Director Slack Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes Threatening TRIO Student Support Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Offi more

Columbia University Economics Professor Clayton Warns Education Department That Discretionary Terminations Threaten Nonpartisan Institute of Education Sciences Research

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202 September 23, 2026 Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 "Education Department General Administrative Regulations" To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to express serious objections to the recent Proposed Rule, "Education Department more

Ducks Unlimited Urges USDA to Prioritize Science-Based Wetland Determinations to Protect Conservation Integrity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20250 RE: Docket No. NRCS-2026-0067 Dear Secretary Rollins, On behalf of Ducks Unlimited (DU), we appreciate the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) i more

Educational Opportunity Association Opposes Education Department Proposed Rewrite Over Threats to TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Date: September 22, 2026 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I write on behalf of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA), a Midw more

Excelencia in Education Warns Against Proposed Education Department Regulations Threatening Student Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1156 15th St. NW, Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 785-7350 Contact@EdExcelencia.org www.EdExcelencia.org September 23, 2026 The Honorable Linda E. McMahon Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: 2026-17239 Education Department General Administrative Reg more

Ferris State University Office of Research Programs Director Dowling Warns Proposed Education Department General Administrative Regulations Changes Threaten Grant Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Via Electronic Submission (www.regulations.gov) The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 more

Friends of the Kalmiopsis Opposes Proposed Travel Management Regulation Revisions Over Environmental Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Re: Notice of Intent, Travel Management; National Forest System Lands, Docket FS-2026-0100 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 162 / Monday, August 24, 2026 / Proposed Rules 54687 These comments on the Federal Register Notice to revise the Forest Service's Travel Management Regulations (TMR) at 36 CFR p more

Georgia ForestWatch Urges Preservation of Travel Management and Roadless Rules to Protect Forest Ecosystems

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. POB 214 P 706.867.0051 Dahlonega, GA 30533 E info@gafw.org Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz: On behalf of Georgia ForestWatch (GAFW), I strongly urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service to retain the existing Travel Management Rule and abandon the changes outlined in the Notice of Intent more

Idaho Parks & Recreation Dept. Urges Revision of Travel Management Regulations to Restore Public Land Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5657 Warm Springs Ave. | PO Box 83720 | Boise, Idaho 83720-0065 | Phone (208) 334-4199 | www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Chuck Roady, Chair - District 1 | Hugh Cooke - District 2 | Erika Malmen - District 3 | Jim Keating - District 4 | Amy Manning - District 5 | Cortney Liddiard - District 6 Idaho Park and Recreation Boa more

Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies Urges FTC to Strengthen Proposed Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing

Louisiana State University Upward Bound Programs Director Givens Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes Threatening Stability of TRIO Grants

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Pla more

National Association for Family, School, & Community Engagement Urges Reversal of Proposed Revisions Over Grant Disruption and Confusion

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 RE: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542, Proposed Revisions to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) I write on behalf of the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSC more

National Nurses United Opposes EEOC Proposal to Weaken Federal Employee Discrimination Protections

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Andrea R. Lucas, Chair Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC Headquarters 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, Docket No. EEOC-2026-0067-0002, RIN 3046-AB46, 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690 (August 28, 2026). Dear C more

North Central Missouri College Talent Search Director Wells Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes Threatening TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Pla more

Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs Oppose Education Department Proposed EDGAR Rewrite Over Grant Disruptions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Plan more

Power Building Coalition of Texas Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Strong Opposition to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595) To the Administration for Children and Families: On behalf of more

Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration Opposes Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Threatening International Student and Workforce Pipelines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via www.regulations.gov Office of the Chief Financial Officer US Citizenship and Immigration Services US Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298, Comments in Response to Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Chief Financial Officer: more

San Joaquin County Education Office Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Head Start Rule Changes to Protect Program Quality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN No. 0970-AD30 Dear Administration for Chil more

Simpson College Dean of Students Hansen Opposes Education Department Proposal to Weaken TRIO Grant Protections

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 9/23/2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Ev more

Southern Nazarene University Student Support Services Director Rhodes Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes Threatening TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD more

St. Olaf College Urges Education Department to Protect Funding Stability for TRIO Programs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2 more

Stanford University Science Education Professor Brown Warns Proposed Revisions Threaten Equity and Stability in STEM Education Funding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Subject: Comments on Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Education's (USED) proposal to revise the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (91 FR 54666, Aug more

TruMerit Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Exempt Healthcare Occupations From the Proposed H-1B Petition Fee Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 10, 2026 Samantha L. Deshommes Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 RE: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20 - Comment on Proposed Rule, "Fe more

University of Alaska System Warns Proposed Rules Threaten Funding and Remote Education

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Mr. Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Subject: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542) Dear Mr. Rogers, On behalf of the University of Alaska (UA) system, thank you for the opportunity to comment more

University of Georgia Upward Bound Project Director Carr Opposes Education Department Proposed Rule Changes Threatening TRIO Program Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Plann more

Virginia Wilderness Committee Opposes Proposed Revisions to Travel Management Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted September 23, 2026 by Cathryn McCue, on behalf of the Virginia Wilderness Committee (VWC) Petition language signed by 92 members of VWC and others Dear Secretary Rollins and Deputy Secretary Vaden: I am writing to convey my opposition to the U.S. Forest Service's proposed revisions to the 2005 Travel Manage more

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Coalition Urges Education Department to Address Counselor Shortages and Protect Trainee Support in Proposed EDGAR Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Coalition September 23, 2026 To: Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education. From: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Coalition Lisa Byrne, Member Representative Re: Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542; RIN 1875-AA14 - Notice of Proposed Rule more

Wyoming County Commissioners Association Urges Preservation of Local Coordination in Forest Travel Management Reforms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Jim Bacon, Acting Director, Public Benefits Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street, SW Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Notice of Intent to prepare a proposed rule and Environmental Impact Statement concerning Travel Management on U.S. Forest System Lands Dear Ac more

Tipoffs: Iran

At United Nations General Assembly, Gallego Criticizes President Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders, Pushes for AI Oversight

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Choppy Waters - Caspian War Drones Proliferate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Choppy Waters: Caspian War Drones Proliferate The spillover from wars in Europe and the Middle East has hit the Caspian region: Azerbaijan is now arming to deter. By Fuad Shahbazov September 24, 2026 - If the future of war was predicted by anyone, then it was Azerbaijan. It used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to devastating effect in breaking the long deadlock with Armenia over the encl more

CSIS Issues Commentary: Saudi Arabia Faces the Era of Disequilibrium

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Saudi Arabia Faces the Era of Disequilibrium Commentary by Michael Ratney September 24, 2026 Part of the Middle East Program's Middle East Futures Project, this Commentary series will analyze the Middle East's current period of disequilibrium, explore future scenarios for the region, and identify potential pathways forward. The old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this i more

DNC: Under Trump, 1 in 5 Renters Are Unable To Pay Rent and Mortgage Rates Spiked to Highest in Two Years

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Under Trump, 1 in 5 Renters Are Unable To Pay Rent and Mortgage Rates Spiked to Highest in Two Years Data released today shows that under Donald Trump, a staggering 1 in 5 working-age renters, the highest on record, were unable to pay their full rent on time at some point last year. On top of that, mortgage rates rose to 7.12% last week, reaching their highest level in more t more

DSCC: Vote Alert - Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 VOTE ALERT: Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash GOP Senate candidates have claimed that the war in Iran they "wholeheartedly support" is "over" and "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans - applauding the "mop-up operation" that "went very well" New York Times' Carl Hulse: "It's brutal, the gas prices. And it' more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Moscow Tries to Tie Its Partners to Putin's Worldview

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 24, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Moscow Tries to Tie Its Partners to Putin's Worldview Kassie Corelli Executive Summary: * A September article by the Valdai Discussion Club argues that non-alignment no longer exists and that the West treats neutrality and confrontation alike, leaving governments in the Global South no choice but to pick a side. * The claim originates with Rus more

Lujan Statement on Voting for the 14th Time to End Trump's War With Iran

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Lujan Statement on Voting for the 14th Time to End Trump's War with Iran Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for the 14th time to end President Trump's war with Iran: "I just voted for the 14th time to end Donald Trump's disastrous war with Iran and bring our troops home. "At least 19 servicemembers have lost th more

Members of Congress Demand Answers and Action on Delayed Separation Pay Promised to Trans Troops Ousted by Trump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Demand Answers and Action on Delayed Separation Pay Promised to Trans Troops Ousted by Trump September 24, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Following reporting that the Department of Defense has failed to pay the promised separation pay to some transgender servicemembers who were separated from the armed forces under Presi more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Why Diesel Matters - How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * September 24, 2026 Why Diesel Matters: How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy Austin Milks Your coffee, your couch, your phone. At some point, nearly all of it rode on a diesel engine. Gasoline gets the headlines, but diesel does the work. Diesel and heating oil account for 19% of the petroleum Americans use, according to the U more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on House Resolution Directing End to Iran Hostilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Sept. 24, 2026, on a House resolution (H.Con.Res. 89) that directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran, which was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, and 16 cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 89, a resolution that purports to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostil more

Pallone & Guthrie Introduce Legislation to Improve the Process for Adding Tech and Telecom Equipment to the FCC's Covered List

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone & Guthrie Introduce Legislation to Improve the Process for Adding Tech and Telecom Equipment to the FCC's Covered List September 23, 2026 The Bipartisan Bill Makes Needed Updates to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to Ensure that it Targets Foreign Adversaries & is Used as Congress Intended to Safe more

Ranking Members Raskin, Durbin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary on Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation With Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Durbin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary on Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation with Congress September 24, 2026 The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees - WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD-0 more

Sen. Merkley: CBO Issues Scary As Hell New Debt Projections That Will Profoundly Impact American's Economic Future

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.26 CBO Issues Scary As Hell New Debt Projections That Will Profoundly Impact American's Economic Future If Interest Rates Increase by 1 Percent, the National Debt Will be 222 Percent of GDP Merkley Recently Penned an Op-Ed Detailing How the Federal Government Could Get Control of Our Growing Debt and Deficit - WASHINGTON, D.C. - As in more

Senate Democrats' Statement on President Trump and President Xi's Summit in Washington

Virginia Tech: Economic Expert Explains Why Fuel Prices Rise Fast But Drop Slowly

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Economic expert explains why fuel prices rise fast but drop slowly 24 Sep 2026 The effects of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East bring news of have sent crude oil prices surging, then dropping just as quickly. But why aren't those drops in crude prices reflected in corresponding drops in the price of gasoline and diesel we buy at the pump? Economist Jadrian Wooten shared the reasons why prices shoot up so more

3 Days, 3 Ways Joe Lombardo Dodges Accountability: Sky-High Grocery Bills Edition

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * 3 Days, 3 Ways Joe Lombardo Dodges Accountability: Sky-High Grocery Bills Edition * While Joe Lombardo refuses to debate Attorney General Aaron Ford, NV Dems is launching a new series to highlight some of the many ways he's dodged accountability for his cost-of-living crisis. On the third and final day, we're calling out Joe Lombardo for jacking up grocery bills and ripping food assistance fro more

40 Days to the Midterms: Why Every Vote Matters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * 40 Days to the Midterms: Why Every Vote Matters * In 40 days, we will either overwhelm the polls, or we will hand our future to people who never had to earn it. Across generations, the number 40 has marked a period of trial, of preparation, of testing before something new begins. We are in that period; the final stretch before the midterm elections. For many of us, the exhaustion is real, trust more

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain's Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain's Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality * On 22 September 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council under Item 4. ADHRB highlighted Bahrain's escalating use of nationality revocation to suppress dissent, including th more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Conservative Backlash to a Diesel Export Ban

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Conservative Backlash to a Diesel Export Ban Rachel Loren 09/23/2026 Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior: "We would consider an export ban if we thought that actually might lower prices, but that's not the case." ... "Every idea should be on the table that will actually lower the price of diesel... [but I am] not at all confident that that would actually lower the price [and it] could actually hurt Am more

As Gas and Diesel Prices Spike, Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Levy an Excess Profits Tax on Big Oil Companies to Discourage Price Gouging

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As Gas and Diesel Prices Spike, Sen. Schiff Introduces Legislation to Levy an Excess Profits Tax on Big Oil Companies to Discourage Price Gouging * Los Angeles, CA - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to levy an excess profits tax on big oil companies to discourage price gouging and ensure oil companies aren't profiting off of prolonged war and oil market instabilit more

BREAKING: Charlie Hatcher Wipes Campaign Slogan to Remove References to Trump, Showing Panic In A Trump +23 District As Chaz Molder Surges

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Charlie Hatcher Wipes Campaign Slogan to Remove References to Trump, Showing Panic In A Trump +23 District As Chaz Molder Surges * Breaking new reporting from the Washington Examiner reveals that Charlie Hatcher has wiped his campaign slogan to remove mention of Donald Trump, demonstrating that his campaign is panicking as he faces an incredibly strong challenge from Co more

Canadian P.M. Carney Advances Collective Security, Climate, Peace Priorities at 81st U.N. General Assembly

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 24 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister Carney advances collective security, climate, and peace priorities at the 81st United Nations General Assembly September 23, 2026 New York City, United States of America As the international order faces a rupture, Canada is stepping up to build and shape a new one. We are forging new partnerships, deepening our existing ones, and building a dense web of connections that w more

Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump * #Cites twenty-six high crimes and misdemeanors, including abuses of power and violations of his oath of office WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and an authority on the U.S. Constitution's impeachment provisions, today introduced 26 Articles of more

Congresswoman Schrier, Senators Murray and Cantwell Introduce Bill to Honor Captain Ariana Savino, Zeus 95 Crew

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier, Senators Murray and Cantwell Introduce Bill to Honor Captain Ariana Savino, Zeus 95 Crew * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Zeus 95 Memorial Act alongside Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15). The bil more

DEJA VU: Jon Husted Votes To Support Iran War For The FOURTEENTH Time

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DEJA VU: Jon Husted Votes To Support Iran War For The FOURTEENTH Time * Ohio Families Now Paying $1,650 More In Added Costs Thanks to Husted-Backed War COLUMBUS, OHIO -As Jon Husted continues to claim that he wants the endless Iran war "end as soon as possible," he voted today for the FOURTEENTH TIME to continue the war that has sent food and energy costs soaring for Ohioans. Husted has been claiming he more

Democratic Governors Association: Tiffany, James, and Biggs Lie About Their Position After Voting for Unpopular, Cost-Raising War in Iran

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Tiffany, James, and Biggs Lie About Their Position After Voting for Unpopular, Cost-Raising War in Iran Sep 22, 2026 As gas and diesel prices reach new state records in Michigan and continue climbing in Arizona and Wisconsin, Andy Biggs (AZ), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) are desperately trying to lie about their position on the deeply unpopular and expensive war in Iran that they've voted t more

DSCC: "We Will Not Be Outworked" - DSCC Chair Sen. Gillibrand Lays Out Senate Democrats' "Viable" Path to Majority in 2006-Style "Groundswell"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 "We Will Not Be Outworked" - DSCC Chair Sen. Gillibrand Lays Out Senate Democrats' "Viable" Path to Majority in 2006-Style "Groundswell" DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: "Republicans' roster of corruption and candidates who have been a rubber stamp to Trump is very much affecting their campaigns, and our focus on just the issues that are affecting voters where they ar more

DSCC: Pain at the Pump: GOP Scrambles to Rewrite Narrative on Their Support for Price-Hiking Iran War as Diesel Costs Hit "Daily All-Time Highs"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 PAIN AT THE PUMP: GOP Scrambles to Rewrite Narrative on Their Support for Price-Hiking Iran War as Diesel Costs Hit "Daily All-Time Highs" NBC News: "Rising diesel prices can translate into higher costs for consumers by raising the wholesale cost of getting goods to retailers and grocery stores. The global shipping, rail and trucking industries all rely on diesel" GOP more

Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold China Accountable for Support to Iran

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold China Accountable for Support to Iran * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a Navy Reserve veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) and 12 fellow Democratic veterans in a letter urging President Trump to confront China over its support to Iran. The lawm more

Hickenlooper Details Expansive Costs of Iran War in Senate Floor Speech Ahead of Vote to End War

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Details Expansive Costs of Iran War in Senate Floor Speech Ahead of Vote to End War * Hickenlooper: "You're paying for this war every day: when you fill up your tank, buy your groceries, and pay your rent." This afternoon, Hickenlooper voted to end the war in Iran WASHINGTON - Ahead of a Senate vote to end the Iran war, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor ye more

Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Energy Prices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Energy Prices * In just the first six months of 2026, Colorado families spent an additional $71 on electricity than they did in the first half of 2024 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out President Trump and MAGA Republicans for how their broken agenda has increased energy prices and fueled a cost-of-living emergency. " more

ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy is a constant geopolitical linchpin. The recent arrest of former Venezuelan president and narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have kept this importance in focus. These events and their ramifications highlight why President Donald Trump's commitment to energy domina more

Jon Husted Once Again Refuses to End Trump's Unlawful, Costly War

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * Jon Husted Once Again Refuses to End Trump's Unlawful, Costly War * Jon Husted voted today for the 14th time to allow Donald Trump to continue his illegal war in Iran, once more

Mich. Democratic Party: "Mike Rogers Has Long Called For U.S. War With Iran" And Was "Dismissive" As Michigan Gas Prices Skyrocketed [MS NOW]

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 "Mike Rogers Has Long Called For U.S. War With Iran" And Was "Dismissive" As Michigan Gas Prices Skyrocketed [MS NOW] LANSING -- Last night, MS NOW's Chris Hayes and Jen Psaki exposed Mike Rogers for being a "long-time proponent of intervention in Iran" who supported Trump's war from the start, pledged to to give Trump "the authority to continue" the Iran war, and made "d more

Mich. Democratic Party: New Report Exposes Mike Rogers' Record of Rubber Stamping Trump, Spiking Costs, and Serving Corporate Special Interests

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 New Report Exposes Mike Rogers' Record of Rubber Stamping Trump, Spiking Costs, and Serving Corporate Special Interests LANSING -- New reporting from Bridge Michigan exposes how Mike Rogers has put Trump and corporate special interests ahead of Michiganders--including how he supported policies that raised healthcare costs, served as one of Big Pharma's "biggest advocates" more

Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Rogers Has Been One of the Top Defenders of Trump's Iran War, Even as Gas Prices Skyrocketed

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 REMINDER: Mike Rogers Has Been One of the Top Defenders of Trump's Iran War, Even as Gas Prices Skyrocketed LANSING -- As Price Hike Mike Rogers panics over his toxic record of dismissing Michiganders' concerns about skyrocketing gas prices, a reminder that Rogers has been one of the top defenders of Trump's costs-raising war in Iran from the very start: Mike Rogers has more

Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - John James Voted Six Times for Iran War

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 STATEMENT: John James Voted Six Times for Iran War LANSING -- After voting in support of the Iran War six different times while in Congress, Trump-backed John James is now trying to lie about his position as gas and grocery prices have skyrocketed. In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: "John James has voted more

Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Mike Rogers Backtracks, Reiterating His Support for the Iran War and Saying Trump is Doing "A Wonderful Job"

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 STATEMENT: Mike Rogers Backtracks, Reiterating His Support for the Iran War and Saying Trump is Doing "A Wonderful Job" LANSING -- In a new interview today with Newsmax, Mike Rogers backpedaled on saying the Iran war should end, praised Trump for doing "a wonderful job," and left the door open for Trump to continue the conflict indefinitely. In response, Michigan Democrat more

New Ad: WinSenate Targets Mike Rogers For Cheering Trump's Iran War And Tariffs While Michigan Pays The Price

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * New Ad: WinSenate Targets Mike Rogers For Cheering Trump's Iran War And Tariffs While Michigan Pays The Price * Today, WinSenate dropped a new ad hammering Mike Rogers for b more

OCAD U Student Brings Deaf Perspectives to Toronto Biennial of Art

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 24 -- OCAD University issued the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 OCAD U student brings deaf perspectives to Toronto Biennial of Art For OCAD University MFA student Maryam Hafizirad, art is more than a form of expression. It is a way to make visible experiences, cultures and perspectives that are too often overlooked. Hafizirad is an international award-winning multidisciplinary Deaf Canadian Persian visual artist, curator, teacher, mentor and advocate for De more

On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Continues to Press the President to End the Iran War

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Continues to Press the President to End the Iran War * WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON -On the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) delivered remarks once again pressing President Trump to end the war in Iran. This is the 13th resolution that Klobuchar has voted for to end the war. Senator Klobuchar: Mr. President, I rise today to urg more

Public purse could take hit of up to PS8.6 billion from windfall tax replacement

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 [Category: International] -- Global Witness, an organization that works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption and human rights abuses worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Public purse could take hit of up to PS8.6 billion from windfall tax replacement * The proposed new UK Oil and Gas Revenue Levy (OGRL) would raise billions less than the current windfall tax it replaces, a new Global Witness investiga more

Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary On Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation With Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Durbin, Raskin, Padilla Press DHS Secretary On Refugee Admission During Refugee Consultation With Congress * September 24, 2026 #The Trump Administration provided minimal details on a plan to abandon American values and focus solely on admitting more white-only Afrikaner refugees WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more

Rep. Houlahan, Members of Congress Demand Answers on Delayed Separation Pay Promised to Trans Troops Ousted by Trump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan, Members of Congress Demand Answers on Delayed Separation Pay Promised to Trans Troops Ousted by Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following reporting that the Department of Defense has failed to pay the promised separation pay to some transgender servicemembers who were separated from the armed forces under Trump's ban on transgender military service in a timely manner or, in some more

Rep. Panetta Authors Bipartisan NATO Shield Act to Require Congressional Approval Before U.S. Withdrawal From NATO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors Bipartisan NATO Shield Act to Require Congressional Approval Before U.S. Withdrawal From NATO * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the NATO Shield Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a statutory framework requiring Congressional approval before any President can initiate the withdrawal of the United Sta more

UANI Statement on President Pezeshkian's U.N. Speech

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Statement on President Pezeshkian's U.N. Speech September 23, 2026 (New York, NY) - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today reacting to Iranian regime President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly: "UANI applauds the Trump administration and the U.S. Mission to the U.N. for the U.S. deleg more

UN: Iranian Authorities Committed Crimes Against Humanity in January 2026 Suppression of Nationwide Protests

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * UN: Iranian Authorities Committed Crimes Against Humanity in January 2026 Suppression of Nationwide Protests * Murder, Torture, Other Inhumane Acts Committed as Part of a 'Widespread and Systematic Attack Directed Against a Civilian Population' September 24, 2026 -The September 2026 report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic o more

Daines Previews Xi Summit on Fox News: "We Want to See Strategic Stability"

ICYMI: At The Atlantic Festival, Kelly Discusses Service, Leadership, and His Fight for Everyday Americans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At The Atlantic Festival, Kelly Discusses Service, Leadership, and His Fight for Everyday Americans * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke at The Atlantic Festival in New York about how his experiences as a Navy pilot and NASA astronaut have shaped his approach to leadership and public service. In conversation with author Mark Leibovich, he also discussed the war with Iran, more

Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padila (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, once again took to the Senate floor to lead his colleagues in defeating Republicans' attempts to pass parts of the SAVE Act voter suppression bill after the 2026 midterm electio more

Senator Collins Talks Affordability, Energy Costs, and ProPublica on "All Things with Kim Strassel"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Talks Affordability, Energy Costs, and ProPublica on "All Things with Kim Strassel" * Full video: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On Affordability: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On Lowering Energy Costs: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On ProPublica Article: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins more

Senator Rick Scott Fights to End Birth Tourism from Communist China, but Democrats Block Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rick Scott Fights to End Birth Tourism from Communist China, but Democrats Block Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Rick Scott tried to pass his Stopping Adversarial Foreign Exploitation of Kids in Domestic Surrogacy (SAFE KIDS) Act by unanimous consent. Senate Democrats blocked the bill despite a series of recent legacy media headlines highlighting more

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