COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 18 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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New $10M Gift From Smith Family Expands Legacy at UMD
Longtime Benefactors Boost Support of Performing Arts, Business School
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Robert H. Smith '50 was a famed D.C.-area builder, and his wife, Clarice, a celebrated artist. Their twin passions are imprinted across the University of Maryland campus, on the business school and performing arts center that bear their names and in the scholarshi more
Accenture to Acquire Alfahealth, Expanding Digital Health Capabilities to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation in Italy
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture to Acquire Alfahealth, Expanding Digital Health Capabilities to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation in Italy
MILAN, Italy - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire Alfahealth, a subsidiary of Engineering Group. The acquisition will further strengthen Accenture's healthcare capabilities in Italy by adding a service-led digital health platform for the Italian market more
Accenture to Strengthen Capabilities for Software and Automation Solutions From Siemens Digital Industries With Acquisition of Industries EXcellence Group
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture to Strengthen Capabilities for Software and Automation Solutions from Siemens Digital Industries with Acquisition of Industries eXcellence Group
Acquisition will support the continued growth of the Accenture Siemens Business Group
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ROME and CHICAGO - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire Industries eXcellence Group ("IndX"), a division of Engineering Group and more
All to Play for as Pubs and Shops Compete to Secure Summer Spending Boost
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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All to play for as pubs and shops compete to secure summer spending boost
Circana believes a major spending uplift is unlikely, but pubs, bars and match-night grocery choices could still benefit if football fever takes hold
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Supermarkets and pubs may be banking on a bumper summer of football to drive up sales but new insight fro more
American Board of Family Medicine: Family Physicians Are Embracing AI, But Mostly to Tackle Documentation
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 18 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following news:
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Family Physicians Are Embracing AI, But Mostly to Tackle Documentation
AI adoption among family physicians has surged in recent years, but physicians are mostly using it for one thing: cutting down on documentation time. Dr. David Price, Senior Advisor to the President at the American Board of Family Medicine, breaks down what that trend means for the future of family medicine and how Diplo more
Cadence Accelerates Digital Twin-Driven Data Center AI Modernization With HPE
SAN JOSE, California, June 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release:
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Cadence Accelerates Digital Twin-Driven Data Center AI Modernization with HPE
Solution will maximize data center and AI factory profitability while delivering engineering-grade insights to design and operations for more efficient, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
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Cad more
Carlyle Enters Into Exclusive Discussions With THEON International for the Sale of Carlyle's Stake in HGH Infrared
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Carlyle enters into exclusive discussions with THEON International for the sale of Carlyle's stake in HGH Infrared
London, U.K. - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and THEON International Plc (THEON.AS) today announced that they have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Carlyle's shareholding in HGH Infrared Systems ("HGH"), a provider of electro-optical and infrared so more
Celebrating Geisel School of Medicine's Health Sciences Education 2026 Investiture
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, June 18 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Celebrating Geisel School of Medicine's Health Sciences Education 2026 Investiture
By Susan Green
On Friday, June 12, Geisel School of Medicine celebrated the academic accomplishments of 159 MPH and MS Health Sciences Education graduates, including the first online master's degree cohort in implementation science.
Carlos del Rio, who gave the Investiture address, honored the more
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 12 - June 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on June 12, 2026:
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Upcoming
Online Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is l more
Centre for Research & Evidence on Security Threats Report Examines Impact of Foreign Information Threats on UK
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Estimating the Effects on the UK of State Information, Influence, and Interference Threats Using Digital Disinformation, Distortion, and Deception - A report from Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats, Lancaster, United Kingdom - June 2026 (57 pages)
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The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats issued a report examining the effects of foreign state information, influence, and interference threats on the United Kingdom, with a pa more
Circana: All to Play for as Pubs and Shops Compete to Secure Summer Spending Boost
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- 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:
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All to play for as pubs and shops compete to secure summer spending boost
Circana believes a major spending uplift is unlikely, but pubs, bars and match-night grocery choices could still benefit if football fever takes hold
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CrowdStrike Advances AI and Cloud Security Operations on AWS
AUSTIN, Texas, June 18 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Advances AI and Cloud Security Operations on AWS
CrowdStrike expands Falcon AI Detection and Response protections for AI applications built on AWS and broadens Falcon platform access through AWS Marketplace free trials and new cloud-scale integrations
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CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks With AWS, Hardening the Cloud Attack Surface Against Frontier AI Risk
AUSTIN, Texas, June 18 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks with AWS, Hardening the Cloud Attack Surface Against Frontier AI Risk
CrowdStrike unites the cloud infrastructure layer with the intelligence of the only coalition spanning discovery, prioritization, remediation, and financial protection to harden more
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Report Includes Recommendations to Congress and IRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Report includes recommendations to Congress and IRS
The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2026 annual report today with a total of 18 recommendations - six of which are directed to Congress.
In its advice to the IRS, the committee' more
First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 18 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
* First Commerce Bank, a $1.8 billion-asset community bank based in New Jersey, has selected FIS HORIZON as its go-forward core banking platform.
* The agreement gives First Commerce Bank access to the full HORIZON ecosystem - an API-enabled platform built for integration flexibility, fin more
From Hives to High-tech: OSU's GIGANTICS Project Expands Swarm Tracking to Influence Future Designs of Robotics, Agriculture and Defense
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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From hives to high-tech: OSU's GIGANTICS project expands swarm tracking to influence future designs of robotics, agriculture and defense
Research on the movements of bee swarms, which could influence the design of robotics, drones and national defense technology, is underway in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Imraan Faruque, associate professor more
Gartner Announces 2026 Rankings of the Global Supply Chain Top 25
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Announces 2026 Rankings of the Global Supply Chain Top 25
Schneider Electric Retains Top Position for Fourth Consecutive Year; Walmart Climbs to Third
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Gartner, Inc. has announced the results for the 2026 Global Supply Chain Top 25 , which recognizes leading supply chain organizations and identifies the underlying trends that drove th more
Gartner Predicts More Than 70% of Mainframe Exit Projects Will Fail Due to Overestimation of Generative AI's Capabilities
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts More Than 70% of Mainframe Exit Projects Will Fail Due to Overestimation of Generative AI's Capabilities
By 2030, 75% of Mainframe Exit Vendors Will Pivot or Cease Operations as Market Realities Take Hold
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More than 70% of mainframe exit projects initiated in 2026 will fail to produce the intended benefits due to an overestim more
GE Vernova Powers Africa's Industrialisation With Integrated Energy Solutions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 18 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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GE Vernova powers Africa's industrialisation with integrated energy solutions
* Delivering a comprehensive portfolio of energy solutions to accelerate Africa's industrialisation and economic growth.
* Showcasing CERius(TM), an AI-powered decarbonisation software that enables sustainable industry and global competitiveness.
* Providing advanced grid-firming technol more
GE Vernova Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Adding New Power to the Grid, Enabling People to Thrive, Reducing Carbon Intensity, Advancing Breakthrough Energy Technologies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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GE Vernova's New Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Adding New Power to the Grid, Enabling People to Thrive, Reducing Carbon Intensity, and Advancing Breakthrough Energy Technologies
* Company details efforts across its Mission: Electrify the Planet to Thrive and Decarbonize.
* 2025 step change advancements across a range of breakthrough technologies more
Grant Thornton Survey: CFOs Ramp Up Technology Investment Despite Record Low Economic Confidence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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Grant Thornton survey: CFOs ramp up technology investment despite record low economic confidence
* Only 37% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy, a 20-quarter low
* 67% expect inflation to increase in the next year
* 42% expect M&A activity to increase
* 67% expect to increase IT and digital transformation spending
* 68% expect profits more
Hackett Group Partners With ServiceNow to Help Enterprises Accelerate ROI-Based AI Transformation
MIAMI, June 18 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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The Hackett Group(R) Partners with ServiceNow to Help Enterprises Accelerate ROI-based AI Transformation
By combining Hackett AI XPLR(TM) with the ServiceNow AI Platform, enterprises can evaluate AI opportunities based on expected business impact, implementation complexity and existing technology investments
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an RO more
Hill and Davidson Urge FinCEN to Modernize AML Rules and Prioritize High-Risk Financial Crimes
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Hill and Davidson Urge FinCEN to Modernize AML Rules and Prioritize High-Risk Financial Crimes
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08) recently sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, Director of the Fin more
HPE Delivers Unified Agentic IT Operations With GreenLake and HPE Morpheus Software
SPRING, Texas, June 18 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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HPE delivers unified agentic IT operations with GreenLake and HPE Morpheus Software
In this article
* HPE Morpheus Software provides virtualization for the agentic enterprise with new agentic orchestration and unified control plane for AI and traditional enterprise workloads
* GreenLake Intelligence advances agentic AIOps for hybrid IT with new c more
Introducing Adobe Brand Visibility: Unified Solution for the AI Search Era
SAN JOSE, California, June 18 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Introducing Adobe Brand Visibility: A Unified Solution for the AI Search Era
* Adobe Brand Visibility is the first unified solution that brings together Semrush's AI visibility intelligence with Adobe's agentic content optimization capabilities, grounded in a deep understanding of business and brand context for organizations to enhance their presence across AI search and more
NEI Researchers Develop AI System That Transforms How Scientists Decode Gene Expression Data
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NEI researchers develop AI system that transforms how scientists decode gene expression data
New open-source tool, IAN, uses multiple AI agents to turn complex genomic data into plain-language biological insights
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Genetics Translational Research NEI Lab of Immunology
National Eye Institute scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly analyze large-scale more
NIH: Researchers Discover Single-Cell Brain Activity That Underlies Human Speech
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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Researchers discover single-cell brain activity that underlies human speech
With neuronal data, AI models predicted grammar, meaning, and context of spoken sentences.
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By applying machine-learning models to single-cell brain recordings taken from humans in conversation, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research team identified b more
Public Citizen White Paper Warns of Corporate Influence Within Commerce Department Leadership
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Corporate Capture at Commerce: How Industry Insiders Are Running the Department of Commerce - A white paper from Public Citizen - June 2026 (10 pages) - Authored by Zach Everson and Douglas S. Pasternak
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Public Citizen issued a white paper examining potential conflicts of interest among senior officials appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce during President Donald Trump's second administration. Based on a review of 112 financial disclosure forms, th more
Sabre Scales Agentic AI Deployment as Ultra Group Expands Globally Under Linex
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 18 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Sabre scales agentic AI deployment as Ultra Group expands globally under Linex
SOUTHLAKE, Texas and NEW YORK - Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), an AI-native technology leader, today announced a landmark technology deployment with Ultra Group, now Linex Travel as part of Linex Loyalty. The collaboration marks another real-world implementation of Sabre's Model Context Prot more
SBA Approves Siemens Financial Services as 7(a) Lender
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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SBA Approves Siemens Financial Services as 7(a) Lender
Siemens is One of 16 Non-Bank Lenders Amid Return to Industrialization, First Industrial Technology Company to Secure SBLC License
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Siemens Small Business Lending, Inc. (SSBL), owned by Siemens Financial Services Inc. (SFS), the U.S. financing arm of global more
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Industries and Combat an Overreliance on Foreign Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues introduce legislation to strengthen American industries and combat an overreliance on foreign supply chains
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) introduced the Make More in America Act, which advances American manufacturing capacity. The bill is a response to an overreliance on foreign supply chains, especially in China, wh more
Spotlight on Spring Research Presentations Across the University
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 18 -- Assumption University issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Spotlight on Spring Research Presentations Across the University
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On April 27 and 28, Assumption hosted its 32nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. Undergraduate students from a wide variety of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, human services, psychology, health sciences, cybersecurity, mathematics, history, management, theolog more
Top Student Ideas Win Grand Prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
FLINT, Michigan, June 18 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news:
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Top student ideas win grand prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
A patch designed to make injections less painful for kids. An app-based solution to educate students about saving water. A wearable device that enables medical professionals to capture more details during diagnostics. These were among the top six winning ideas that took grand prizes of $25,000 each in the final stages of the Mott more
UC Foundation Board of Trustees Announces Seven Members
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC Foundation Board of Trustees announces seven new members
New trustees to begin term in fall 2026
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The University of Cincinnati Foundation is proud to announce that seven dedicated community members are joining its board of trustees. Ray Brooks, CEAS '83; Chris Carper, A&S '93; Tim Giglio, Bus '84; Nandita Jena, A&S '03, Bus '03 and Chris Lewis, MD, Med '00 will begin their term in October 2026. In more
University of Nebraska: DOE Grant to Support Nebraska Nuclear Energy Training, Workforce Development
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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DOE grant to support Nebraska nuclear energy training, workforce development
By Phil Carter, Engineering
A $1.4 million Department of Energy grant will power nuclear reactor safety training and workforce development in Nebraska through a collaboration among the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, Nebraska Public Power District, Idaho National Laboratory, Southeast Community College, A more
UWM Advances Toward Key Federal Cybersecurity Certification, Expanding Research and Industry Opportunities
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release:
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UWM advances toward key federal cybersecurity certification, expanding research and industry opportunities
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its research enterprise by achieving Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and accelerating efforts toward Level 2 certification, an accomplishment that will more
Vultr Selects HPE and NVIDIA for Next-generation AI Infrastructure for Cloud-scale Data Centers
SPRING, Texas, June 18 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Vultr selects HPE and NVIDIA for next-generation AI infrastructure for cloud-scale data centers
Vultr leverages HPE and NVIDIA to support a global AI cloud platform designed to help customers move faster in the AI era
In this article
* Vultr has selected HPE and NVIDIA to build large-scale AI data centers that support growing enterprise demand fo more
William Peace University Pilots Research Lab to Accelerate Career Readiness
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
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William Peace University Pilots Research Lab to Accelerate Career Readiness
This summer, William Peace University faculty piloted an innovative undergraduate research lab program. The two-week intensive workshop gave two first-year students applied experience designing and conducting their own research projects, grounded in their interests and experiences.
The program was co-led by Jennifer Blush, a more
World Vision Lesotho Launches New Strategy at Community Level, Reinforcing Commitment to Ending Violence Against Children
MONROVIA, California, June 18 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
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World Vision Lesotho Launches New Strategy at Community Level, Reinforcing Commitment to Ending Violence Against Children
Koeneng, Berea District - World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL) to officially launch its new organizational strategy with the community in Koeneng Area Development Programme, Berea District, bringing together children, community members, local leaders, faith leaders, an more
$25 million anonymous gift kick-starts Vanderbilt's new state-of-the-art science building
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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$25 million anonymous gift kick-starts Vanderbilt's new state-of-the-art science building
Anonymous donors have committed $25 million to build a bold new hub of innovation and discovery at Vanderbilt University--a multipurpose science facility that will shape the future of research and education on campus and beyond.
Located on the site of the former Stevenson Center 6 building, this more
$5 Million Gift Advances the Future of Surgery and Medical Innovation at UC San Diego
LA JOLLA, California, June 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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$5 Million Gift Advances the Future of Surgery and Medical Innovation at UC San Diego
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The University of California San Diego School of Medicine has received a $5 million gift from Joseph and Honmai Goodman to advance innovation, education and leadership at the intersection of surgery and emerging technologies. The gift will support the creation of an endowed director's chair for more
13 student projects earn CIDA Research Innovation Fund awards
ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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13 student projects earn CIDA Research Innovation Fund awards
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Thirteen Cornell students will spend the summer advancing new technologies for agriculture after receiving 2026 Research Innovation Fund (RIF) awards from the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA).
The annual summer program supports student-led research projects that bring together expertise from agriculture, veterinary medicine, engine more
13 student projects earn CIDA Research Innovation Fund awards
ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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13 student projects earn CIDA Research Innovation Fund awards
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Thirteen Cornell students will spend the summer advancing new technologies for agriculture after receiving 2026 Research Innovation Fund (RIF) awards from the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA).
The annual summer program supports student-led research projects that bring together expertise more
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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2026-27 Student Success Grants, Online Student Success Grants Awarded
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The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026-27 Student Success Grants and Online Student Success Grants.
Student Success Grants are funded from the TFSC budget, while the Online Student Success Grants are funded by Global Campus and administ more
Amentum Secures $77M Contract to Modernize Defense Supply Chain Logistics in the Indo-Pacific Region with AI Tools
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Secures $77M Contract to Modernize Defense Supply Chain Logistics in the Indo-Pacific Region with AI Tools
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CHANTILLY, Va., June 17, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) will deliver logistics operations support under a new 60-month firm-fixed price contract awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide modernized, e more
As AI Enters the Classroom, ETS's Praxis Expands ProEthica to Prepare Educators for New Challenges
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 17 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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As AI Enters the Classroom, ETS's Praxis Expands ProEthica to Prepare Educators for New Challenges
ETS's Praxis program, the leading provider of teacher licensure assessments, today announced the expansion of ProEthica, its research based professional ethics program for educators. This expansion introduces new capabilities and content designed to meet the rapidly changing re more
BidBoardX expands carrier access to committed freight, bringing ease and efficiency to a fragmented marketplace
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, June 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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BidBoardX expands carrier access to committed freight, bringing ease and efficiency to a fragmented marketplace
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C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced the launch of BidBoardX(tm), a digital freight tool that gives carriers direct access to the company's portfolio of longer-term c more
BofA Study Finds Longevity and Accelerating Wealth Transfer Are Making Family Finances More Complex
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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BofA Study Finds Longevity and Accelerating Wealth Transfer Are Making Family Finances More Complex
Longer lives, more businesses being passed down, and an interest in alternative investments are reshaping how wealthy individuals plan and invest
Key takeaways
* Longer lifespans are changing how people plan for their finances with more
Breaking down the science: How one virus teaches your body to fight another
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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Breaking down the science: How one virus teaches your body to fight another
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Riding the subway, rushing through errands, rendezvousing with friends-for the human immune system, daily life means running a gauntlet of germs.
Most researchers study these pathogens-be they COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, countless common colds or any of the growing list of viruses making the rounds-one at a time and in isolation, so as to more
C-Suite and HR Leaders Say Both Life Skills and AI Skills Matter
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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C-Suite and HR Leaders Say Both Life Skills and AI Skills Matter
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When faced with a choice between life skills or AI skills, they preferred candidates with life skills.
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 17, 2026 - A new national study from High Point University (r) reveals a striking consensus between C-Suite executives and Human Resources professionals: while skills in artificial intelligence are in more
CCIA Raises Concerns with Delaware Chatbot Regulation Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Raises Concerns with Delaware Chatbot Regulation Proposal
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the Delaware Senate Committee on Banking, Business, Insurance, and Technology in opposition to HB 306, warning that the legislation could create legal uncertainty, increase litigation risk, and impose uncl more
CEO Letter: 2025-26 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report
SANTA CLARA, California, June 17 [Category: BizElectronic Products] (TNSrpt) -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news release:
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CEO Letter: 2025-26 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report
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Over the past year, we have laid the foundation for a new Intel. I have spent time with customers, industry peers, employees, and government leaders, and the message is clear: the world needs Intel at its be more
CNO briefed on shipyard operations during his command visit to PSNS & IMF
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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CNO briefed on shipyard operations during his command visit to PSNS & IMF
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BREMERTON, Wash. - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John J. Perryman visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, June 3, as part of their visit to the Pacific Northwest region. While at PSNS & IMF, the team discussed several key projects and initiative more
Community Catalyst Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Community Catalyst Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
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Michael Currie, Rohini Kosoglu, Jillian Miranda, Kavita Patel, Asha Rodriguez, Adam Rothschild and Joyce Chan Russell join leading health justice advocacy organization
BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the national health justice organization, today announced Michael Currie, Rohini Kosoglu, Jillian Miranda, Kavi more
Congressman Brad Delivers UCLA Commencement, Revisits Artificial Intelligence 21 Years Later
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Delivers UCLA Commencement, Revisits Artificial Intelligence 21 Years Later
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LOS ANGELES, CA -On June 14th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) delivered the commencement address to UCLA graduates, using the occasion not to offer the usual life advice, but to revisit a subject he first raised in a UCLA commencement address 21 years ago: the promise and peril of artificial intellige more
Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Airwallex for Ties to Communist China
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Airwallex for Ties to Communist China
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to investigate Communist Chinese investment in Airwallex. Airwallex is a cross-border payment platform that processes highly sensitive data for major American companies.
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Could AI tell you where you left your keys?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Could AI tell you where you left your keys?
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An auto factory worker can remember the storage bin where she left a partly assembled component the night before, and quickly return to that spot to pick it up. But robots that may work side-by-side with her would struggle to develop and access this same type of "spatiotemporal" memory.
Now, MIT researchers have developed a long-term more
Data Center IT Semiconductor and Component Revenue Increased 116 Percent in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Data Center IT Semiconductor and Component Revenue Increased 116 Percent in 1Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
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According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data cen more
EDUCAUSE: '2026 Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change'
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 17 -- EDUCAUSE issued the following report on June 8, 2026 by Kristen Gay entitled "2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change."
Here are excerpts:
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This report builds on prior EDUCAUSE workforce research by examining not just what is changing in higher education technology and data work--but how professionals are responding to sustained change. As institutions navigate evolving priorities shaped by em more
F5 and Equinix deliver secure, governed AI across hybrid and multicloud distributed environments
SEATTLE, Washington, June 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 and Equinix deliver secure, governed AI across hybrid and multicloud distributed environments
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F5 AI Guardrails and Equinix Distributed AI Hub combine to enable distributed enterprise AI deployments with speed, flexibility, and security
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announc more
G2 Launches Innovations for Go-to-Market Teams to Activate Buyer Signals and Build Pipeline
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Launches Innovations for Go-to-Market Teams to Activate Buyer Signals and Build Pipeline
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AI has changed where software buying begins, and most go-to-market teams are still catching up.
Buyers are building shortlists inside AI tools long before most revenue teams know they're in market, and what gets recommended in the AI search answers depends on what those AI systems can trust. The signals exi more
Gracenote and PubMatic Bring Curated Live Sports and Content-Level Deals to Programmatic CTV
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news:
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Gracenote and PubMatic Bring Curated Live Sports and Content-Level Deals to Programmatic CTV
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Integration embeds Gracenote content intelligence, including contextual segments and live sports schedule data, directly within PubMatic's platform for activation across premium streaming inventory
NEW YORK and REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -June 17, 2026 - Gracenote, Nielse more
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY'S MOOREHEAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, June 17 -- Grambling State University issued the following news:
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GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY'S MOOREHEAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship received national recognition from the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable on June 5, 2026, earning the Award for Excellence in HBCU Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation during the Round more
Grand Rapids Community College: Support for the Work of Finding Work
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 17 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news:
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Support for the Work of Finding Work
It used to be that if you earned a degree, you could be reasonably well-assured of finding a job shortly after graduation. While that may still be true for some professions, it's no longer universal.
"This is one of the toughest entry level markets I've seen in a while," said John Rumery, program manager with FutureTech Careers. "Fortunately, FutureTech Care more
IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI
ARMONK, New York, June 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI
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ARMONK, N.Y., June 17, 2026 - A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organizations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change, reinforcing the growing importa more
Iron Forge challenges Army Reserve public affairs Soldiers in AI-driven exercise
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Iron Forge challenges Army Reserve public affairs Soldiers in AI-driven exercise
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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Information moves faster than ever before, and public affairs Soldiers must be prepared to respond just as quickly.
To prepare for those challenges, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 361st Theater Public Affairs Support Element participated in Iron Forge, a hy more
Kessel Run goes hands on with AI to speed software delivery
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Kessel Run goes hands on with AI to speed software delivery
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In line with the Department of the Air Force's comprehensive strategy to operationalize artificial intelligence and maintain decisive competitive advantage, Kessel Run leadership recently took steps to enhance their organization's overall knowledge base.
Roughly 30 Kessel Runners immersed themselves in hands-on more
Kessel Run goes hands on with AI to speed software delivery
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Kessel Run goes hands on with AI to speed software delivery
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LINCOLN, Mass. - In line with the Department of the Air Force's comprehensive strategy to operationalize artificial intelligence and maintain decisive competitive advantage, Kessel Run leadership recently took steps to enhance their organization's overall knowledge base.
Roughly 30 Kessel Runners immersed themselves more
Khairat to serve as chief AI officer
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 17 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Khairat to serve as chief AI officer
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Saif Khairat, PhD, MPH '17 (public health policy and management), Beerstecher-Blackwell Distinguished Professor in the UNC School of Nursing, has accepted a secondary appointment as chief artificial intelligence officer and vice provost for AI, effective June 3.
An international expert in digital health and more
MISMO Releases Updated Business Glossary to Align with New Credit Scores, UAD 3.6, and More
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, posted the following news:
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MISMO Releases Updated Business Glossary to Align with New Credit Scores, UAD 3.6, and More
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2026) - MISMO(r), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the release of an updated MISMO Business Glossary, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a shared, industry-wide understanding of mortga more
Missouri S&T researcher combines lessons from ants and birds to improve AI
ROLLA, Missouri, June 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Missouri S&T researcher combines lessons from ants and birds to improve AI
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Combining ideas inspired by ant colonies and flocks of birds may hold the key to unlocking more effective artificial intelligence, according to a researcher at Missouri S&T.
"With the way AI algorithms are currently structured, they sometimes settle on an answer that seems good enough and stop searching befor more
Morgan State University Joins Association of University Research Parks, Expanding Research and Innovation Ecosystem
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release:
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Morgan State University Joins Association of University Research Parks, Expanding Research and Innovation Ecosystem
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University Becomes the Nation's Only HBCU Member of Leading International Organization Advancing Research Parks, Innovation Districts and Technology Commercialization
BALTIMORE -Morgan State University is among the newest members welcomed into the Association of University Rese more
Most brands admit they fail to deliver consistent creative excellence
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release:
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Most brands admit they fail to deliver consistent creative excellence
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Just three in 10 multinational marketers say their teams consistently works to deliver creative excellence. Most (53%) say they value creative excellence, but prioritisation is still inconsistent across teams, according to new research from WFA and LIONS.
Clients and Creativity 2026 reveals the s more
NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab Shows How Local Stations Can Deliver Smarter Weather, Emergency Alerts and Interactive News
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab Shows How Local Stations Can Deliver Smarter Weather, Emergency Alerts and Interactive News
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Early projects explore hyperlocal weather, interactive emergency information and new ways local stat
Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today released the first public report from the NextGen TV News Technology more
NetChoice Welcomes Corbin Barthold as Senior Litigation Fellow
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice Welcomes Corbin Barthold as Senior Litigation Fellow
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Today, NetChoice Vice President of Litigation and Legal Strategy Christopher Marchese is pleased to welcome Corbin Barthold to the NetChoice Litigation Center as a Senior Litigation Fellow. In this role, Barthold will defend onl more
New NCOA Reports on Using AI in Home Care
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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New NCOA Reports on Using AI in Home Care
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The National Council on Aging (NCOA), through the ACL-funded Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, has released a series of reports on using artificial intelligence (AI) in home care to support community living for older adult and people with disabilities. "A New Era of Care," a series of three reports, des more
NPS Marine Corps Grad Delivers AI-Driven Decision Advantage to 2nd MLG
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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NPS Marine Corps Grad Delivers AI-Driven Decision Advantage to 2nd MLG
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When U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nickolas Mohr graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in September 2025, he left with more than a master's degree in computer science -he carried with him a new way of thinking about complex problems.
Less than two months later, that advanced skillset would be put to the test at his new assignme more
Parsons' Differentiated Cyber And Electromagnetic Capabilities Deliver Dominance By Design To Department Of War
PASADENA, California, June 17 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons' Differentiated Cyber And Electromagnetic Capabilities Deliver Dominance By Design To Department Of War
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Key Takeaways
* Parsons provides full-spectrum cyber and electromagnetic solutions that enhance spectrum superiority, cyber resilience, and multi-domain operations.
* Artificial intelligence more
Partnering with experts on tips to help avoid summer travel scams in U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Partnering with experts on tips to help avoid summer travel scams in U.S.
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Online travel scams-from fake booking sites and social media ads to phishing-are an increasingly common and costly concern for Americans. As travelers book summer trips, including for the FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) knockout rounds, Airbnb has partnered with the International Association of Fin more
Pomona College Students Study Energy Transition in the Field
CLAREMONT, California, June 17 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona College Students Study Energy Transition in the Field
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Before the start of the spring semester, students, faculty and staff from Pomona College and other Claremont Colleges were learning in new ways-wearing hard hats at the natural-gas fired Harbor Generating Station in the Port of Los Angeles; driving through Carrizo Plain National Monument to view a 500-megawatt solar facility; and touring the Diablo more
Purdue researchers work to accelerate cancer drug discovery with next-gen tech platform
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue researchers work to accelerate cancer drug discovery with next-gen tech platform
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Researchers at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) have developed a next-generation technology platform designed to dramatically accelerate one of the slowest and most challenging stages of cancer drug discovery: identifying promising compounds that could eventually become new more
R Street Institute: 'AI Writers on Community Notes: An Evaluation of Seven Months of Data'
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The R Street Institute issued a policy study on June 16, 2026 by Spence Purnell entitled "AI Writers on Community Notes: An Evaluation of Seven Months of Data".
Here is the executive summary:
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One of the central problems in content moderation policy is how best to correct misinformation at scale. Three major options for doing so include professional fact-checking institutions, platform enforcement, or crowdsourced fact-checking. X's (i.e., Twitter's) Com more
Registration Now Open for Discovery 2026 Conference
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, posted the following news release:
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Registration Now Open for Discovery 2026 Conference
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Madison, Wis. ( June 17, 2026 ) - Registration is open for the credit union industry's largest annual virtual conference, Discovery 2026. This year's event will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The conference, which TruStage(r), the credit union (CU) system partner of choice, coordinates, more
REJECTED: Agency team earns top marks at Marine Corps hackathon
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Agency team earns top marks at Marine Corps hackathon
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A Defense Health Agency cross-functional team was honored at the Modern Day Marine 2026 Artificial Intelligence Forum Hackathon for building an AI prototype that delivers real-time blood product and inventory in support of INDOPACOM.
DHA representatives from DHA's Medical Logistics, Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Chief Data and more
Reporters Without Borders: India - Video report on land earmarked for a data centre disappears from Instagram on government orders
PARIS, France, June 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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India: Video report on land earmarked for a data centre disappears from Instagram on government orders
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A video news report produced by The Environmental Reporting Collective (ERC), an international network of journalists investigating environmental crimes, has been removed from Instagram by the social media platform's parent company, Meta. The report investigating the impact of a Google d more
Richardson Receives 2026 Paul Cronan Technology Teaching Excellence Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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Richardson Receives 2026 Paul Cronan Technology Teaching Excellence Award
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The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) is pleased to announce that Vernon Richardson is the recipient of the 2026 Paul Cronan Technology Teaching Excellence Award.
The award includes a plaque of recognition and a $500 Teaching Enhancement Grant funded by the Cordes TFSC. It more
SBA approves Siemens Financial Services as 7(a) lender
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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SBA approves Siemens Financial Services as 7(a) lender
* Siemens is one of 16 non-bank lenders amid return to industrialization, first industrial technology company to secure SBLC license
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Siemens Small Business Lend more
SEMI Smart MedTech Initiative Identifies Obstacles and Opportunities to Scale Wearable Biosensors for Clinical Use
MILPITAS, California, June 17 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Smart MedTech Initiative Identifies Obstacles and Opportunities to Scale Wearable Biosensors for Clinical Use
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Member-driven Paper Examines Semiconductor Integration, Signal Quality and Validation Priorities to Advance Wearable Biosensors from Wellness Tracking to Clinical Settings
MILPITAS more
Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology
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Skin-interfaced wearable health technology has a hidden flaw: Many systems work best on smoother skin, which tends to be on younger bodies -not the older adults who often need them most. This is because aging-related changes in skin, including wrinkles, thinning and dryness, can significantly impact the contact and data quality of wea more
Stanford University Board Chair Sarafan Urges Graduates to Translate Science into Meaningful Patient Care
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Lily Sarafan, chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, urged students to translate science into meaningful patient care during a keynote address in the School of Medicine graduation ceremony.
Sarafan shared personal experiences as both an immigrant and a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to illustrate the challenges of navigating complex, unfamiliar systems. She emphasized that while artificial intelligence will transform diagnostic tools, human practi more
SUNY Poly and Industry Partner Xallent to Develop Advanced Semiconductor Inspection Platform
ALBANY, New York, June 17 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly and Industry Partner Xallent to Develop Advanced Semiconductor Inspection Platform
SUNY Polytechnic Institute's (SUNY Poly) Applied Electromagnetics and RF Circuits (AE&RFC) Research Center, led by Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Abdullah Eroglu as principal investigator, is working on a groundbreaking semiconductor inspection technology designed to improve man more
TEDCO Supports JGS Orbit, Developer of Dira, Through Concept Capital
COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 17 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Supports JGS Orbit, Developer of Dira, Through Concept Capital
Maryland-based company building a platform to help life sciences companies navigate commercialization from strategy through market access
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced its support of JGS Orbit, developer of Dira, through the Concept Capital program. The program more
Thousands Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Urging Congress to Pass NO FAKES Act
LOS ANGELES, California, June 17 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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Thousands Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Urging Congress to Pass NO FAKES Act
As of today, over 14,000 people have signed SAG-AFTRA's open letter urging Congress to pass the NO FAKES Act, a landmark piece of federal legislation that would establish the first-ever federal, individual property right over one's own voice and likeness -- a muc more
Trump DOJ Asks Court for Executive Veto Over Citizen Clean Air Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release:
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Trump DOJ Asks Court for Executive Veto Over Citizen Clean Air Lawsuits
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CONTACT:
Aaron Bharucha, Public Relations Associate
(509) 429-1699 and epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org
EPN warns DOJ's xAI data center filing could threaten community enforcement rights across environmental and public protection laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. -In a move that threatens t more
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Receives Prestigious $25 Million Grant
LA JOLLA, California, June 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Receives Prestigious $25 Million Grant
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Key Takeaways
* The five-year grant strengthens the cancer center's role as a leading cancer care and research hub.
* The funding expands clinical trial capacity, improving access to innovative therapies across the San Diego region.
* The grant supports groundbreaking research and training for the more
UMGC Wins National Award for AI-Driven Military Credit Program
ADELPHI, Maryland, June 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC Wins National Award for AI-Driven Military Credit Program
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Innovative model recognizes enlisted rank with academic credit
Kristophyre McCall, UMGC Chief Transformation Officer, at the 2026 Eduventures Summit. Photo: Eduventures Summit
Adelphi, Md. -June 17, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been recognized with a 2026 Eduventures Innovation Award for its groun more
UT San Antonio study: As FDA approved semaglutide for weight management, calls to poison control centers skyrocketed in the U.S.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 17 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio study: As FDA approved semaglutide for weight management, calls to poison control centers skyrocketed in the U.S.
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When semaglutide's popularity exploded following FDA approval for weight management in 2021, so too did a wave of calls to poison control centers.
At the time, Jordan Miller ' 25 was a UT San Antonio undergraduate student. She set out to discover if the spike in more
Villanova University Alumni Association Announces Five New Board Members
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Villanova University Alumni Association Announces Five New Board Members
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New VUAA Board Members
Yen Leng Chong is from Malaysia and works in sustainability reporting in the energy industry. She graduated from Villanova University in 2024 with a Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering. During her time at Villanova, she received the Outstanding Leadership and Service Award through the Emo more
Warren, Senators Press Major Credit Reporting Companies on Plans to Address Credit Errors for Student Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Senators Press Major Credit Reporting Companies on Plans to Address Credit Errors for Student Loan Borrowers
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Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in questioning Experian, more
What's the Difference Between Freedom 250 and America250?
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news:
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What's the Difference Between Freedom 250 and America250?
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It's America's 250th birthday and two different organizations have been asked by the government to plan its party: America250 and Freedom 250. As the summer's big celebrations approach, the differences between the two groups may seem confusing.
The Trump administration seems to be using confusion about these even more
Working at the Intersection of Technology, Creativity and Business: Meet Christian Cobb '14
SYRACUSE, New York, June 17 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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Working at the Intersection of Technology, Creativity and Business: Meet Christian Cobb '14
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Innovative. Observant. Business minded. These words describe Christian Cobb '14. They also encapsulate the work Cobb does at Copurpose, the Syracuse-based marketing firm he founded. Now in its third year of operation, Copurpose marries mission and strategy. Cobb and his team help their clients, from businesses t more
Intel Foundry Details Process Milestones and Future Innovation at VLSI Symposium
SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Foundry Details Process Milestones and Future Innovation at VLSI Symposium
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At the 2026 VLSI Symposium, Intel Foundry provided an update on its process roadmap and long-term innovation investments. It shared that Intel 18A-P, the first performance enhancement in the Intel 18A more
Media Experts on New World Screwworm
DAVIS, California, June 16 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Media Experts on New World Screwworm
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The U.S Department of Agriculture has now confirmed cases of New World screwworm in calves and a goat in Texas and in a dog in New Mexico. New World screwworm is a serious parasitic fly that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly or slightly larger. Their larva more
NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $20 million in conservation grants to restore, enhance and protect longleaf pine forests across nine southern states. The grants will leverage more than $18.6 million in matching contributions to gene more
Padilla, Schumer, Senate Democrats Convene Election Security Experts to Respond to Trump 2.0 Chaos
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schumer, Senate Democrats Convene Election Security Experts to Respond to Trump 2.0 Chaos
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) convened a Rules Committee Democrats and Senate Democrats' Election Pr more
Schatz, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Stop People From Sending Unwanted Nude Photos
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Stop People From Sending Unwanted Nude Photos
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U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced legislation to curb the sending of sexually explicit images online, also known as cyberflashing, by creating a federal private right of action for victims who receive such images and imposing civil penalties for ind more
Stanford School of Medicine dean encourages graduates to inspire hope in others
STANFORD, California, June 16 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Stanford School of Medicine dean encourages graduates to inspire hope in others
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Family, friends, loved ones and, of course, our graduating Class of 2026: Congratulations. Over your years of training, you've learned to diagnose and treat patients, to design experiments and interpret results, to untangle complex challenges. You've grown, you've persevered, you've adapted over and over aga more
The ASAM Weekly for June 16, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for June 16, 2026
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This Week in the ASAM Weekly
The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering relied on many studies that excluded individuals with serious medical illness, serious mental illness, substance use or polysubstance use disorders, cognitive disorders; those who are elderly, breastfeeding, pregnant, etc. more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule."
The report is written by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler and health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published an annual im more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
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Discussion of HHS's Justifications
Comparison of the U.S. Vaccination Schedule with Those of Other Countries
An individual country's public health system may weigh a range of factors when determining and developing vaccine recommendations. These considerations for a specific vaccine recommendation more
2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
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Potential Implications of the Revised Schedule
As mentioned at the beginning of this report, a federal district court stayed the 2026 revised childhood immunization schedule in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy, meaning that the effective date of the revised schedule is postponed while the more
China's Role in the International Financial Institutions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48983) entitled "China's Role in the International Financial Institutions" by international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts:
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China and the IFIs: Key Policy Issues ... 1
Historical Context ... 2
China as a Recipient of Development Assistance ... 4
China's Representation at the IFIs ... 7
PRC Firms and MDB Procurement ... 12
Selected Policy more
Economic Forecasts & Projections Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47295) by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Economic Forecasts and Projections: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
Economic projections (also called forecasts) are predictions about the future behavior of economic and financial indicators. They can help lawmakers in assessing the likelihood of key events such as recessions, addressing budget and economic challenges, and estimating the effec more
Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner.
Here are excerpts:
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Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices
The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximate more
Stewardship End Result Contracting - Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11179) by natural resources policy specialist Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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Stewardship End Result Contracting: Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Stewardship end result contracting, often called stewardship contracting, is a Forest Service (FS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contracting and cooperative mechanism that allows these agencies to combine more
Syria & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Syria and U.S. Policy
Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, who more
Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48962) on June 9, 2026, entitled "Transition of Servicing Defaulted Federal Student Loans to the Department of the Treasury: Background and Observations" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
As of December 31, 2025, the Department of Education's (ED's) portfolio of defaulted federal student loans comprises loans of about 7.8 million borrowers (about 1 more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027" by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
DHS Budget Request Analysis: FY2027
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump's Administration released its budget request for FY2027, including $118.39 billion in total budget authority for the Department of Homeland more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Component-Level Analysis
Law Enforcement Operational Components (Title II)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Figure 3. CBP Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
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DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Support Components (Title IV)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Figure 22. USCIS Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the USCIS Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the U.S.
Government: Appendi more
FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13245) by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly used in health care, including for financial, administrative, and clinical purposes. They hold the promise of increased efficiency, improved quality of care, and better health outcomes, while simultaneously challengin more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards: Other than Full and Open Competition" by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst and David H. Carpenter, legislative attorney.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the context of federal procurement, Congress has long been interested in the view that increased competition among potential vendors could resu more
Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other Than Full & Open Competition Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards - Other than Full and Open Competition:"
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Agency Justifications of Noncompetitive Contract Awards
Although agencies have discretion to use noncompetitive procedures in certain circumstances, CICA requires that agencies justify their actions in writing./78 In contrast to D&Fs, which are required to supp more
Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
On June 4, 2026, Colombian authorities certified the results of a May 31 first-round presidential election in which right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella exceeded expectations, garnering 44% of the vote to finish ahead of left-wing se more
Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48976) entitled "Connecting Constituent Organizations to Behavioral Health Funding" by senior research librarian Ada S. Cornell:
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SUMMARY
This report provides information and resources to assist congressional offices with responding to constituent questions about federal funding for local organizations that provide behavioral health services. Constituent organizations supporting behavior more
Defense Primer - Arlington National Cemetery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash more
European Parliament & U.S. Interests Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) by section research manager Kristin Archick.
Here are excerpts:
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The European Parliament and U.S. Interests
A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's current 720 members represent the EU's roughly 450 million citizens. The EP has accumulated more power over time (most more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their removal proceedings, so more
Russian Military Activities in Asia - Combined Military Exercises & Patrols Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and
European affairs analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop e more
U.S.-South Korea Alliance - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13246) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Issues for Congress
Overview
The U.S.-South Korea (Republic of Korea, or ROK) alliance dates to the 1950-1953 Korean War, during which more than 36,000 Americans died in-theater helping South Korea repel an invasion by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends and Policy Options" by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203). Dodd-Frank specified that the more
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends & Policy Options Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget - Background, Trends and Policy Options:"
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Policy Options and Legislation: 119th Congress
Since the creation of the CFPB, Members of Congress have continued to debate various policy options regarding the funding structure and other aspects of the agency in order to either further strengthen its more
Iraq Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10404) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Iraq
The Republic of Iraq (Figure 1) sits at a crossroad in the Middle East region, with ties to Iran, Turkey, the Levant, and the Arabian Peninsula that shape Iraqi interests, create constraints and opportunities, and attract intervention. In May 2026, Shia Arab businessman Ali Al Za more
Researching Critical Minerals - Selected Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48974) entitled "Researching Critical Minerals: Selected Resources" by research librarians Michael P. Jourdan and Emily N. Peterson:
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SUMMARY
The demand for critical minerals and rare earth elements is increasing due to their applications in various advanced and emerging technologies, including batteries, semiconductors, medical equipment, solar and wind energy systems, and certain milita more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands" by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has shown interest in protecting lives and property from catastrophic wildfires and in protecting electric grid reliability. Electric power line rights-of-way (hereinafter, power more
Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48973) entitled "Vegetation Management for Wildfire Mitigation Along Electric Power Line Rights-of-Way on Federal Lands:"
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BLM-Specific Regulations and Policies
BLM regulates power line ROWs as part of its ROW program under FLPMA./78 BLM requires plans or agreements from operators for all new, renewed, or amended power line ROWs./79 BLM's regulations specify more
Direct Loan Program - Student Loan Repayment Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13243) by education policy analyst Rita R. Zota.
Here are excerpts:
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Direct Loan Program: Student Loan Repayment Plans
When an individual borrows from the Direct Loan program, they assume a contractual obligation to repay that debt over a period of time that may span a decade or more. While borrowers are required to make payments on a monthly basis, they may currently choo more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Legal Issues" by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Schools generate and maintain numerous student records, including grades, standardized test scores, disciplinary accounts, contact information, mental health records, and more. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ac more
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act - Legal Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46799) entitled "The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Legal Issues:"
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FERPA Exceptions
The statute also contains numerous exceptions that allow for disclosure of student education records in certain situations. While the carve-out for directory information allows for disclosure as a general matter (provided schools satisfy the notice requirement), more
FEMA's Emergency Food & Shelter Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12026) by Elizabeth M. Webster, emergency
management and disaster recovery specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides supplemental grants to local government and nonprofit organizations to support and expand existing programs that aid more
Health Savings Account Contributions - By the Numbers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13244) by health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and research assistant Alice Y. Choi.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Savings Account Contributions: By the Numbers
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account that eligible individuals can use to save and pay for qualified medical expenses. Eligibility to contribute to an HSA is generally associated with e more
Major Railroad Mergers & Acquisitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13242) by transportation policy specialists Ben Goldman and John Frittelli.
Here are excerpts:
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Major Railroad Mergers and Acquisitions
On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) announced that it had agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). If the transaction is approved, it would reduce the number of U.S. Class I railroads - defined as having annual operating more
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11045) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead
Since the 1990s, concerns have persisted about sea lion predation on salmonids (i.e., salmon and steelhead trout [steelhead; Oncorhynchus mykiss]) and certain other fishes, including in the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Managemen more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The CAA more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Western Alliance Bancorporation Advocates Targeted Revisions to Federal Regulatory Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Western Alliance Bancorporation, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regarding the proposed changes to the Regulatory Capital Rule and the Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets. The letter outlines seven focused recommendations aimed at better aligning regulatory capital requirements with the econ more
Tipoffs: Iran
ASA's May Economic Report: Economy Holds at 3.3%--But Volatility Is Rising Beneath the Surface
ITASCA, Illinois, June 18 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA's May Economic Report: Economy Holds at 3.3%--But Volatility Is Rising Beneath the Surface
From May's ASA Monthly Economic Report: The data from GDPNow has been showing some signs of stress but thus far this has not set off many alarm bells. It had been sitting very close to 4.0% and that was considered unusually robust. Now the data has dipped to 3.3% and that is still relatively high. T more
Boyle Statement on June 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 17, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on June 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced it would be maintaining the current interest rate target range:
"From his tariff taxes to his healt more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - "Bruised" Mike Collins Hobbles Into General Election With "Dirty Laundry" and "Almost No Money"
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Bruised" Mike Collins Hobbles into General Election with "Dirty Laundry" and "Almost No Money"
After spending "months turning their fire on each other," Georgia Republicans are now stuck with "bruised," "notorious bigot," and "election denier" Mike Collins as their Senate nominee as he enters the General Election with a "ridiculous" amount of bagg more
Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War With Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Tru more
Himes, Meeks, Smith Demand Briefing on US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Himes, Meeks, Smith Demand Briefing on US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Commit more
Meeks, Smith, Himes Demand Briefing on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Meeks, Smith, Himes Demand Briefing on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to more
Meeks, Smith, Himes Demand Trump Admin Briefing on US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Meeks, Smith, Himes Demand Trump Admin Briefing on US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligenc more
Murray, Padilla Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve With Sable Offshore Corporation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Murray, Padilla Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Sable Offshore Corporation
Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, are pushing the Trump Admi more
Republicans Block Blumenthal's Request for Passage of Major Richard Star Act With Defense Pay-For
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Republicans Block Blumenthal's Request for Passage of Major Richard Star Act with Defense Pay-For
Today, Senate Republicans blocked a unanimous consent request by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, to pass the Major Richard Star Act. Blumenthal's proposal would h more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances McCormick Legislation to Expand Internet Freedom for Iranians
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances McCormick Legislation to Expand Internet Freedom for Iranians
Three Additional McCormick-Backed Bills Also Advance to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Deepen Strategic Partnerships, and Preserve Community Passport Service
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today advanced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountabi more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Reported Iran Agreement
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Reported Iran Agreement
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the reported terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.
"The White House has not released the more
Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 17, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower costs 'on day one.' He has spent his Presidency trying to ill more
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Industries and Combat an Overreliance on Foreign Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues introduce legislation to strengthen American industries and combat an overreliance on foreign supply chains
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) introduced the Make More in America Act, which advances American manufacturing capacity. The bill is a response to an overreliance on foreign supply chains, especially in China, wh more
University of Cincinnati: Yes, Gas Prices Will Be High This Summer
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Yes, gas prices will be high this summer
UC Clermont expert weighs in on the state of the supply chain
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WLWT recently posed the question of what will happen to fuel, shipping and the economy if the proposed peace deal with Iran goes through.
The station turned to assistant professor-educator at the University of Cincinnati Clermont Seth Powless for a look into ho more
Castro Statement on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Statement on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
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"The war against Iran was doomed from the start. President Donald Trump, more
Charities' energy bills have risen by 12% since beginning of Iran war, analysis claims
LONDON, England, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Charities' energy bills have risen by 12% since beginning of Iran war, analysis claims
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Electricity bills for charities have risen by 12% since the start of the Iran war in February this year, according to new analysis.
The price of energy bills is now not forecast to return to pre-war levels until 2 more
Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jim Risch (R-ID), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Peter Welch (D-VT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) released the following statements after their Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinfo more
Cramer Chairs SASC Airland Subcommittee Hearing on Army Modernization
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer Chairs SASC Airland Subcommittee Hearing on Army Modernization
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) chaired the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee in a hearing examining how the Army is accelerating modernization in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President's Budget submission. The hearing spotlighted the Army's push to expand critical munitions and missile production, more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Releases New Digital Ad on Mike Collins: "Too Extreme"
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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DSCC Releases New Digital Ad on Mike Collins: "Too Extreme"
At the start of the general election in Georgia, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is launching a new digital ad on Republican Senate candidate Congressman Mike Collins: "Too Extreme."
The spot highlights how Mike Collins is a "close Trump ally" who has voted with MAGA Republicans even when more
Duckworth-Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth-Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners Passes Committee
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Curtis (R-UT) to improve coordination between the United States and our partners in the Indo-Pacific successfully passed the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) today. more
Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Russian Sanctions Legislation As Putin Continues His Assault On Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Russian Sanctions Legislation As Putin Continues His Assault On Ukraine
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WASHINGTON - As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his assaults against Ukraine, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to finally pass Russian sancti more
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Inaction During Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Condemns President Trump's Inaction During Affordability Crisis
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Durbin: "In my home state of Illinois, the average household has had to spend $3,400 more on goods and services under President Trump, despite his campaign pledge to lower costs on 'Day One.'"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor condemn more
G7 Leaders Sleepwalk Past the Climate and Energy Crisis in Evian
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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G7 Leaders Sleepwalk Past the Climate and Energy Crisis in Evian
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G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
LONDON, England, June 17 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026
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Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Damage Done By The War With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Damage Done By The War With Iran
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to discuss the damage done by President Trump's war with Iran, which has cost the U.S. billions of dollars and weakened American national security. more
Hickenlooper Rejects Trump's Weak, Chaotic "Iran Deal" on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Rejects Trump's Weak, Chaotic "Iran Deal" on Senate Floor
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Hickenlooper: "We're still nowhere close to a long-term nuclear deal"
Hickenlooper also called out the president's broken promises, cost-of-living emergency
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to call out President Trump's so-called deal with Iran to end his illegal war of choic more
Human Rights Watch: East Jerusalem - Israel Escalating Home Demolitions, Evictions
NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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East Jerusalem: Israel Escalating Home Demolitions, Evictions
Discriminatory Laws Drive Forced Displacement in Silwan
(Beirut) - Israeli authorities are accelerating home demolitions and forced evictions of Palestinian residents in the Silwan district of occupied East Jerusalem, Human Rights Watch said today. The forcible deportation or transfer of the population of an occupied territory within more
ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on FOX Business to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsMornings With Maria on FOX Business to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran
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Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Mornings With Maria on FOX Business to discuss the president's interim memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, the CLARITY Act and Reconciliation 3.0.
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ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices
In case you missed it, new reporting reveals that GOP Senate candidates are cashing in on their votes to support Trump's war in Iran with a flood of money from Big Oil. While Americans are struggling with crushing gas prices as a direct result of the war, the oil and gas lobby i more
Kaine Files Additional View on Annual Defense Bill Over Objection to Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Files Additional View on Annual Defense Bill Over Objection to Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), filed the following additional view in the Committee's conference report for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorizing Act (NDAA), which Kaine voted against advancing due to the Trump-Vance Administration's ongoing il more
Murray, Padilla Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Sable Offshore Corporation
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Padilla Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Sable Offshore Corporation
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, are pushing the Trump Administration for answers about Energy Secretary more
NATO Secretary General previews defence ministers' meeting: Building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- NATO issued the following news:
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NATO Secretary General previews defence ministers' meeting: Building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO
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On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte set out the priorities for Thursday's meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels. "Allies will demonstrate progress on building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO. We need more forces, more resources and a much stronger industrial base. That means making steady incre more
Padilla, Murray Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Sable Offshore Corporation
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Murray Press Trump Admin on Corrupt Plan to Establish New Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Sable Offshore Corporation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, are pushing the Trump Administration for answers about Energy Secretary C more
Padilla, Schumer Slam Trump Administration's Efforts to Undo Offshore Wind Energy Projects, Killing Jobs, and Raising Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schumer Slam Trump Administration's Efforts to Undo Offshore Wind Energy Projects, Killing Jobs, and Raising Energy Costs
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Administration efforts to curtail new renewable energy projects could cost American families an additional $11.6 billion annually
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Democratic Leader Chuc more
Sen. Rick Scott Secures Major Wins for Florida, Warfighters in NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Secures Major Wins for Florida, Warfighters in NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, celebrated the committee's passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Senator Scott said, "Florida is home to thousands of servicemen and more
Sen. Schiff Slams Latest Kash Patel Embarrassment, Highlights Uncertainty of Iran 'Deal'
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Slams Latest Kash Patel Embarrassment, Highlights Uncertainty of Iran 'Deal'
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Schiff : " [Patel's] only real qualification is that he was willing to do anything Trump wanted, but that doesn't substitute for being competent at your job. So, we've had embarrassment after embarrassment after embarrassment."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Brie more
Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley Issues Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing for Duncan to be OMB Director
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 16, 2026, at a nomination hearing for Hal Duncan to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget:
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Merkley Opening Statement at Duncan Nomination Hearing
Duncan Has Been Nominated to Serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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Today, Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR) delivered the fo more
Senator Marshall: No Forever Wars -- Gas, Oil, & Grocery Prices Are Already Coming Back Down
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: No Forever Wars -- Gas, Oil, & Grocery Prices Are Already Coming Back Down
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Senator Marshall Joins ABC News
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Linsey Davis on ABC News to discuss President Trump's peace deal with Iran, how Americans are now safe from an Iranian nuclear program, and the lowering of oil and gas prices.
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Shaheen, Warren Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Shaheen, Warren Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the below statement urging the Trump more
TotalEnergies and Eni amongst EU oil giants linked to EUR1.5 trillion climate damages bill
LONDON, England, June 17 [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:
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TotalEnergies and Eni amongst EU oil giants linked to EUR1.5 trillion climate damages bill
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A new Global Witness study has found that emissions from EU oil firms' production are set to cause billions in damage from climate-crisis impa more
Trump Administration Is Considering a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Administration Is Considering a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California
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Key Takeaways
1 President Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that the administration is considering a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California due to the state's increasing energy isolation and its important military installations.
2 California has taken actions that have reduced i more
Warren, Shaheen Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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Warren, Shaheen Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil
Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the below st more
Welch Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, details of which have been shrouded in secrecy by the Trump Administration:
"I am encouraged by early reports of a ceasefire deal. The bombing in Iran and Lebanon must end. I opposed the war with Iran before more
Electricity Costs Will Hit a Record High This Summer
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Electricity Costs Will Hit a Record High This Summer
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Republicans keep making everything more expensive
New CBS News reporting shows American families will be hit with record high electricity costs this summer. Between June and September, families will spend an estimated average of $800 on electricity, up 10.5% from last summer.
Trump's war of choice with Iran has already for more
For Eighth Time, Senate Blocks Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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For Eighth Time, Senate Blocks Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Senate blocks resolution led by Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.)
Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans again voted to block a resolution to end President Trump's illegal war in Iran sponsored by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Tammy Baldwin (D- more
Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Kim, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable on How Trump's War with Iran is Raising Gas Prices & Hurting Working Families
Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Trump administration's policies, including the war with Iran, have driven up energy costs more
Meeks Welcomes Iran Diplomacy, But Demands Details
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement:
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Meeks Welcomes Iran Diplomacy, But Demands Details
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
"I am awaiting the confirmed details of any agreement, but as I've said from the star more
