Advent Advances Up to $1 Billion Defense Technology Commitment With Investment in Saronic
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 1 -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Advent advances up to $1 billion defense technology commitment with investment in Saronic
- Marks Advent's second investment under its commitment to invest up to $1 billion in next-generation defense technology companies, following recently announced investment in Shield AI
- Builds on Advent's longstanding investment strategy in defense and national s more
Autonomous Robots Power High-tech Dining at Florida Poly
LAKELAND, Florida, April 1 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Autonomous robots power high-tech dining at Florida Poly
University partners with Starship Technologies for nation's first point-of-sale integration
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Florida Polytechnic University's newest high-tech addition is making dining on campus a little easier, and a lot more fun. With just a few taps on a phone screen, autonomous delivery robots can quickly deliver bagels, burritos, lattes and muc more
Circana Research Reveals U.S. Private Label CPG Sales Reach $330 Billion
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 (TNSrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on march 31, 2026:
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Circana Research Reveals U.S. Private Label CPG Sales Reach $330 Billion
As we look ahead to 2026, the outlook for private label remains positive, though more balanced
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Circana LLC today released two new reports detailing the rapid expansion of private label brands across the CPG and FMCG markets. The more
Creating a More Sustainable Stay: Hilton Properties Championing Travel With Purpose
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Creating a More Sustainable Stay: Hilton Properties Championing Travel with Purpose
Hilton properties around the world recognized for creating opportunities for their people, sustainable stays for their guests and leaving their communities stronger
* Hilton's inaugural Travel with Purpose Awards recognize nearly 40 properties including Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, Conrad Algarve, Susona Bodrum, LXR H more
CrowdStrike and HCLTech Expand Strategic Partnership With AI-Powered Continuous Threat Exposure Management Services
AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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CrowdStrike and HCLTech Expand Strategic Partnership with AI-Powered Continuous Threat Exposure Management Services
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and HCLTech today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership with the launch of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) servic more
Deloitte Private Global Report Reveals Widespread AI Adoption Among Family Businesses But Many Still Lag in Digital Readiness
NEW YORK, April 1 (TNSrep) -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news:
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Deloitte Private global report reveals widespread AI adoption among family businesses but many still lag in digital readiness
Key takeaways
* A majority (86%) of family businesses are actively or selectively using artificial intelligence (AI) across their organizations
* Technology investments are delivering value, more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: National Science Foundation Awards an Additional $45M to Water-Focused Initiative for Great Lakes Region
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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National Science Foundation awards an additional $45M to water-focused initiative for Great Lakes region
Argonne is a core member of the Great Lakes RENEW collaboration to capture clean water, nutrients and valuable materials from wastewater
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Argonne partners in collaboration to turn water focused innovation into new technologies and businesses that strengthen th more
Gartner Predicts AI-Driven Sales Enablement Will Deliver 40% Faster Sales Stage Velocity Than Traditional Enablement Methods by 2029
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 1 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI-Driven Sales Enablement Will Deliver 40% Faster Sales Stage Velocity Than Traditional Enablement Methods by 2029
Sales Leaders Must Shift Enablement to AI-driven, In-workflow Execution to Keep Pace with Rising Revenue Demands
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By 2029, sales organizations with AI-driven enablement functions will achieve 40% faster sales st more
Innovative UC Health Tool Leads to Better Blood Pressure Control
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Innovative UC Health Tool Leads to Better Blood Pressure Control
Adopting a systemwide approach helped prevent death and disease for thousands of patients.
By Elizabeth Fernandez
A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands more
Michigan Tech Experts Model the Future of Data Science
HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 1 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
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Michigan Tech Experts Model the Future of Data Science
By Windy Veker
Data science is everywhere, a driving force behind modern decisions. When a streaming service suggests a movie, a bank sends a warning about unusual activity on an account, or a weather app predicts the rain, these are all examples of data science at work. If the internet creates data, data scientists are the ones who more
Montana State Symposium Explores Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence
BOZEMAN, Montana, April 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State symposium explores possibilities of artificial intelligence
By Skip Anderson, MSU News Service
More than 150 faculty members and guests attended Montana State University's Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence Faculty Symposium on March 26, an event designed to explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI for higher education and research.
The event featured four panel discu more
New Mexico Tech Junior Jessica Hunter Selected as a 2026 Goldwater Scholar
SOCORRO, New Mexico, April 1 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Mexico Tech Junior Jessica Hunter selected as a 2026 Goldwater Scholar
Jessica Hunter is pursuing her passion at New Mexico Tech. A junior from Albuquerque in the Computer Science program, she has been able to conduct published Artificial Intelligence research with Dr. Krishna Roy, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Because of her outstanding acad more
Noble Promotes Seven Across Its Platform
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news on march 31, 2026:
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Noble Promotes Seven Across Its Platform
Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the promotion of seven professionals across its asset management, design and development, capital markets, financial planning and analysis, and client solutions teams, reflecting the deliberate talent architecture behin more
Paul Dilley Awarded $500,000 From Schmidt Sciences to Advance AI Tools for Restoring Damaged Ancient Manuscripts
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
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Paul Dilley awarded $500,000 from Schmidt Sciences to advance AI tools for restoring damaged ancient manuscripts
This three-year project will develop artificial intelligence models to help scholars reconstruct and study historically significant texts long considered unreadable.
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Paul Dilley, the Erling B. "Jack" Holtsmark associate professor in the Classics and departmen more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Geology is Not Destiny - Brazil Must Establish an Infrastructure to Exploit Its Critical Minerals Wealth
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior fellow Monica de Bolle:
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Geology is not destiny: Brazil must establish an infrastructure to exploit its critical minerals wealth
The US drive for critical minerals from its trading partners is now a top economic and foreign policy priority. In February alone, the United States signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with mineral-rich countries, four more
President's Forum: Telling the Story Behind GVSU's Economic Impact
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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President's Forum: Telling the story behind GVSU's economic impact
President Philomena V. Mantella and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Isely discuss how to share that story with students, the public and policymakers
By Brian Vernellis
Released in October, a report by GVSU economists revealed the university provides a $3 billion economic impact across West Michigan and the state. more
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2026: Paving the Way to a Brighter Future for All Americans
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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Rare Disease Day at NIH 2026: Paving the Way to a Brighter Future for All Americans
On Feb. 27, 2026, nearly 2,300 people -- including patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, regulatory staff and advocates -- filled the halls of the NIH Natcher Conference Center or joined vir more
Rutgers: Graduate Students Help Professor Bring Plant Species Back to Life
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Graduate Students Help Professor Bring Plant Species Back to Life
By Mike Lucas
As the inaugural Rutgers-New Brunswick Laureate, Sue Huang is collaborating with designers and a software engineer for her "Bodies of Flora" project
Sue Huang is using speculative and critical design to bring long-dead plant species in New Jersey back to life in the collective human consciousness.
Her latest work is a c more
Sam Houston State University: Heritage Magazine - Mentorship & Momentum - Holistic Approach to Graduate Success
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 1 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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Heritage Magazine: Mentorship & Momentum - A Holistic Approach to Graduate Success
Mentorship & Momentum: A Holistic Approach to Graduate Success
By Emily Binetti
Graduate school is more than a series of advanced courses; it's a demanding journey that thrives on a supportive community. At Sam Houston State University, the Graduate & Professional School (TGPS) is ensuring that journey is both accessib more
Siemens Joins European Space Agency's EPIC Initiative to Empower European Startups
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release:
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Siemens joins European Space Agency's EPIC initiative to empower European startups
* Siemens signs a letter of intent with the European Space Agency to join its partnership initiative - bolstering Europe's capabilities in sectors which are vital for both economic growth and national security
* Collaboration provides start more
SLB and Azule Energy Scale Enterprise Digital Operations to Strengthen Energy Delivery in Angola
HOUSTON, Texas, April 1 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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SLB and Azule Energy Scale Enterprise Digital Operations to Strengthen Energy Delivery in Angola
SLB's enterprise digital platform will enhance execution reliability across Azule's operations in Angola
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Global technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced a three-year agreement with Azule Energy to continue and expand the use of its enterprise digital platform acr more
SUNY University at Albany: Showcase 2026 - Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces
ALBANY, New York, April 1 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Showcase 2026: Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces
By Sophie Coker
From neighborhood cafes to local parks and busy shopping malls, the places where people gather outside of home, work and school are often known as "third spaces." These shared environments give people a place to relax, connect and build community.
University at Albany graduate student Pallav Savaliya has identified a sho more
Tulane's Freeman Futurist Series to explore the future of AI and private equity
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 1 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Tulane's Freeman Futurist Series to explore the future of AI and private equity
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The Stewart Center for Professional & Executive Education at Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business will convene leaders in strategy, entrepreneurship and global investing to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming private equity.
Cliff Farrah, a growth-strategy consultant and author, will h more
UGA's 2026 Charter Lecture Focuses on AI-human Co-evolution and Climate Risks
ATHENS, Georgia, April 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA's 2026 Charter Lecture focuses on AI-human co-evolution and climate risks
Regents' Professors Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd explore technological transformation and extreme weather impacts
By Mike Wooten
Two of the University of Georgia's most distinguished scholars took the stage at the Chapel on March 25 to discuss the "mutual co-evolution" of humans and artificial intelligence and the ri more
University of Cincinnati's NEXT Mindset: Shaping Students for the Future
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC's NEXT Mindset: Shaping students for the future
Bearcats learn the skills and mentality to thrive for the years ahead
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
In a rapidly changing world, a NEXT Mindset is more than optional. It's essential to future success.
Jason Heikenfeld, director of the University of Cincinnati's NEXT Mindset initiative, spoke at the 1819 Innovation Hub to share how the sch more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Student Veteran's Course Project Looks to Serve Vets in Need
DEARBORN, Michigan, April 1 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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A student veteran's course project looks to serve vets in need
MBA student Michael Matteis designed a veteran-focused mental health app for a classroom assignment -- it's now gaining attention in the field.
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The rapid rise of generative AI is already touching nearly every area of our lives, from work and school to finding the best pie recipes online. For veteran and UM-Dearborn MBA st more
USU Surgeon Highlights Breast Cancer Screening Challenges for Women With Dense Breast Tissue
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 1 (TNSjou) -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news:
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USU Surgeon Highlights Breast Cancer Screening Challenges for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
A new editorial by a Uniformed Services University (USU) faculty member calls attention to challenges in breast cancer screening that may disproportionately affect active duty women and have implications for military readiness.
By Sharon Holland
An editorial published online March 30, more
Virginia Tech: Faculty Members' AI Expertise Accelerates U.S. Navy Preparedness
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Faculty members' AI expertise accelerates U.S. Navy preparedness
Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their knowledge in artificial intelligence to help civilian researchers and engineers for the U.S Navy keep pace with emerging technologies and threats.
By Isabella Rossi
Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their expertise in more
Virginia Tech: Supply, Demand, and the Future of Data Centers
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Supply, demand, and the future of data centers
Researchers across the university are working to solve the mounting challenges of AI infrastructure.
Note to readers: This series of articles focuses on researchers whose work improves efficiency, addresses concerns, or offers alternative solutions to some of the pressing issues created by data centers.
By Noah Frank
As Kirk Cameron sees it, there's an innovation g more
2 students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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2 students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
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Two Michigan State University students have earned the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. This places MSU at 62 Goldwater Scholars since the award's inception.
The Goldwater Foundation seeks sophomores and juniors committed to a research career in STEM fields with the potential for significant future contributions in their chosen fie more
26North to Acquire Intermedia
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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26North to Acquire Intermedia
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26North Partners LP has announced that its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intermedia Intelligent Communications from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners.
Intermedia supports more than 7,500 partners that leverage its cloud-native technology to address the communications and collaboration needs of more
AEYE Health Opposes Removal of Diabetic Eye Exam From Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- AEYE Health, the developer of AEYE-DS, an FDA-cleared autonomous AI system for diabetic eye disease screening, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing the proposal to eliminate the Diabetic Eye Exam from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings starting in 2027. The company argues that this screening is a critical quality measure for diabetes management and patient care.
AEYE Health highlighted that diabetic retinopathy more
AI System and AI System Control Method Utilizing Storage and Vector Database
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- HITACHI, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591640 B2, initially filed May 16, 2024) developed by Satoru Watanabe, Santa Clara, California, for "AI system and AI system control method utilizing storage and vector database." more
AI-based Filmmaking Tools for Consumer Use
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- INTERPOSITIVE, LLC, Los Angeles, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593003 B1, initially filed Nov. 25, 2024) developed by Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt, West Hollywood, California, for "AI-based filmmaking tools for consumer use." more
AI-powered Vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- KING FAISAL UNIVERSITY, Alhasa, Saudi Arabia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591249 B1, initially filed Nov. 20, 2025) developed by Faten Mouldi Derouez, Alhasa, Saudi Arabia, for "AI-powered vehicle." more
Air Force Education with Industry Program Bridging Research, Leadership, Industry
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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Air Force Education with Industry Program Bridging Research, Leadership, Industry
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Through the Air Force Education with Industry (EWI) program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is forging powerful connections between research, leadership, and industry. The program is driving forward the mission to build, sustain, and retain a workforce that is mission-r more
Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 31 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force
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Four months into his tenure, Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley, commander and president of Air University, released a strategy focused on one outcome: improving Joint Force effectiveness in war.
The strategy reflects a shift in how Air University supports the force. At a basic level, it's about moving closer to the fight. The institution more
Alignment of Clerical and Configuration Security Policy Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- FORESCOUT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592975 B1, initially filed Dec. 9, 2024) developed by Andrew Moore, Tampa, Florida, for "Alignment of clerical and configuration security policy using artificial intelligence (AI)." more
Apparatus, System, and Method Using Device Ecosystem and Artificial Intelligence Enhanced
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593220 B2, initially filed May 2, 2023) developed by four inventors Vishal S Desai, San Jose, California; Young Il Choi, San Jose, California; Jerome Henry, Pittsboro, North Carolina; and Shubham Pandey, San Jose, California, for "Apparatus, system, and method using device ecosystem and artificial intelligence enhanced." more
Aquatic robot to monitor species, advance hydropower
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Aquatic robot to monitor species, advance hydropower
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Researchers at two Department of Energy national laboratories have partnered with a private company to create an autonomous, field-ready aquatic robot that collects, processes, and analyzes samples of environmental DNA, sharing data in real-time. The invention, called "eDNA-bot," will use artificial int more
Artificial Intelligence Constraint-Based Optimization for Generating and Selecting Candidate Solutions for Promotional Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- KINAXIS INC., Ottawa, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591908 B2, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by three inventors Kanchana Padmanabhan, Ottawa, Canada; Anneya Golob, Ottawa, Canada; and Brian Keng, Ottawa, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence constraint-based optimization for generating and selecting candidate solutions for promotional platform." more
Artificial Intelligence Device and 3D Agency Generating Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592060 B2, initially filed May 18, 2023) developed by five inventors Taeju Hwang, Seoul, South Korea; Jongjin Park, Seoul, South Korea; Yubin Yoon, Seoul, South Korea; Taehwan Hwang, Seoul, South Korea; and Hyoyoung Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence device and 3D agency generating method thereof." more
Artificial Intelligence Processing Apparatus, and Data Prefetching Device and Method for Artificial Intelligence Processor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591431 B2, initially filed Dec. 13, 2023) developed by Hyun-Mi Kim, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence processing apparatus, and data prefetching device and method for artificial intelligence processor." more
Artificial-Intelligence-Based User Data Validation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- EXPRESS SCRIPTS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT, INC., St. Louis, Missouri has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591938 B1, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by five inventors Nikhil Dinesh Yajaman, Denton, Texas; Morgan J. Finley, St Louis Park, Minnesota; Micah Mclean, Gilbert, Arizona; Anirban Chowdhury, Frisco, Texas; and Mantu Kumar, Jamshedpur, India, for "Artificial-intelligence-based user data validation." more
Authentication Using AI-generated Media Samples
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591653 B2, initially filed March 22, 2024) developed by Lalit Mehtani, Pune, India, for "Authentication using AI-generated media samples." more
Book, News, and Journal Publishers Join with Authors in Amicus Brief in Support of Music Publishers in Concord v. Anthropic
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
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Book, News, and Journal Publishers Join with Authors in Amicus Brief in Support of Music Publishers in Concord v. Anthropic
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On March 30, 2026, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), News/Media Alliance (N/MA), International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM), and Authors Guild (AG) filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in Co more
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development: Human-Centered Approach to AI
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news:
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A Human-Centered Approach to AI
The importance of designing tools that center users to ensure inclusive outcomes
By Stephanies Vang
As a productivity tool, AI can support students and help transform existing systems, creating new opportunities for growth. But as educators navigate the rapidly changing landscape, it's not without challenges, including more
Brightness Detection Method and Apparatus, Control Method and Apparatus for Photographic Apparatus, and Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SHENZHEN MICROBT ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Guangdong, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593136 B2, initially filed Sept. 1, 2023) developed by three inventors Guo Ai, Shenzhen, China; Qian Tao, Shenzhen, China; and Zuoxing Yang, Shenzhen, China, for "Brightness detection method and apparatus, control method and apparatus for photographic apparatus, and medium." more
Bucks County lawmakers speak out against PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bucks County lawmakers speak out against PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes
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Sign the petition to oppose the rate hike
BUCKS COUNTY, March 31 - Bucks County state Reps. Tim Brennan, Tina Davis, Brian Munroe, Jim Prokopiak and Perry Warren, all D-Bucks, today voiced their strong opposition to PECO's proposed gas and electric price hikes.
Yesterday, PECO filed a reques more
Business Technology Association: Customers Earn Square 9 Top G2 Honors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Customers Earn Square 9 Top G2 Honors
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Square 9 Softworks customers are driving several top awards for the company through G2 reviews, a platform that connects software buyers and sellers through real user feedback. Square 9 users continue to share how the company's AI-powered platform has reduced manual data entry, accelerated document workflows, and improved efficie more
Candle Holder
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- DONGGUAN WANHUA TRADING CO., LTD, Dongguan, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1121193 S1, initially filed Dec. 30, 2024) developed by Renqin Ai, Guangdong, China, for "Candle holder." more
Cheryl Pegus, Nationally Recognized Physician Leader, Named 2026 Class Day Speaker
NEW YORK, March 31 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Cheryl Pegus, Nationally Recognized Physician Leader, Named 2026 Class Day Speaker
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On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, nearly 700 students will be awarded master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Dean Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, announced that Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH'92, FACC, CEO and Board Chair of FlyteHealth, will deliver the Class Day keynote addre more
Computational Memory
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- UNTETHER AI CORPORATION, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591633 B2, initially filed Sept. 10, 2024) developed by William Martin Snelgrove, Toronto, Canada, for "Computational memory." more
Controlling Execution of Artificial Intelligence Workloads Based on Predicted Power Consumption
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591286 B2, initially filed March 25, 2024) developed by Colin Stewart Byrne, Newmarket on Fergus, Ireland, and Ian Roche, Glanmire, Ireland, for "Controlling execution of artificial intelligence workloads based on predicted power consumption." more
Coon named Founders Scholar
MORRIS, Minnesota, March 31 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news:
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Coon named Founders Scholar
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Associate Professor of Spanish Adam W. Coon, has been named the 14th UMN Morris Founders Scholar of Liberal Arts.
Coon's project, "Indigenous Lan(d)guage Learning amid an AI Landscape," explores the tensions between Indigenous-led language initiatives that embrace AI and those that reject it in defense of data sovereignty. This debate will serve as his lens fo more
Cotality Launches a Universal Connector for AI: Unveiling its MCP server and AI-Ready Property Intelligence
IRVINE, California, March 31 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality Launches a Universal Connector for AI: Unveiling its MCP server and AI-Ready Property Intelligence
Empowering property professionals with standardized, trusted intelligence for agentic workflows
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Cotality(tm), a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, announced the launch of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) more
Creighton University Expands Research Focus with Strong Emphasis on Student Engagement and Innovation
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 31 -- Creighton University posted the following Q&A with Juliane Strauss-Soukup, associate vice provost for research and scholarship:
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A University Committed to Research
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As Creighton continues to expand its research presence, student involvement remains central. As associate vice provost for Research and Scholarship, Juliane Strauss-Soukup, BS, PhD, works across campus to support faculty scholarship and undergraduate and graduate research.
She reflects on Crei more
Data Compression for Artificial Intelligence-Based Base Calling
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591780 B2, initially filed Feb. 18, 2021) developed by six inventors Gery Vessere, Oakland, California; Gavin Derek Parnaby, Laguna Niguel, California; Anindita Dutta, San Francisco, California; Dorna Kashefhaghighi, Menlo Park, California; Kishore Jaganathan, San Francisco, California; and Amirali Kia, San Mateo, California, for "Data compression for artificial intelligence-based base c more
DeGette Champions 10 Projects, Totaling Nearly $25 Million in Federal Investment for Denver
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette Champions 10 Projects, Totaling Nearly $25 Million in Federal Investment for Denver
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DENVER, CO -Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced her selection of 10 local projects she will champion through the federal appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2027 -projects that could collectively bring nearly $25 million in direct federal investment to Denver communities.
The projec more
DelBene Leads Push to Stop the Trump Administration from Using AI to Deny Medicare Treatments, Procedures
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene Leads Push to Stop the Trump Administration from Using AI to Deny Medicare Treatments, Procedures
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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), Llyod Doggett (TX-35), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) led a letter along with 28 of their colleagues urging leadership of the House Appropriations more
Delta, Amazon Leo sign agreement to deliver next era of connected travel and digital experiences
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 31 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta, Amazon Leo sign agreement to deliver next era of connected travel and digital experiences
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Delta Air Lines and Amazon -two global leaders driving the future of travel and technology -are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta aircraft, b more
Detecting Anomalous Resource Distribution Patterns in Distributed Artificial Intelligence-Based Agent Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- Six inventors Vishal Mysore, Mississauga, Canada; Prithvi Narayana Rao, Allen, Texas; Payal Jain, London, United Kingdom; Sawyer Uzzell, New York, New York; Joao Paulo De Castro Marchese, Miami, Florida; and James Myers, Clearwater, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12592897 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) for "Detecting anomalous resource distribution patterns in distributed artificial intelligence-based agent networks." more
Determining Sequences of Interactions, Process Extraction, and Robot Generation Using Generative Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- UIPATH, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591442 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2023) developed by Prabhdeep Singh, Bellevue, Washington, for "Determining sequences of interactions, process extraction, and robot generation using generative artificial intelligence / machine learning models." more
Determining Sequences of Interactions, Process Extraction, and Robot Generation Using Generative Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- UIPATH, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591441 B2, initially filed Aug. 10, 2023) developed by Prabhdeep Singh, Bellevue, Washington, for "Determining sequences of interactions, process extraction, and robot generation using generative artificial intelligence / machine learning models." more
Dictionary-Based AI Components in Wireless Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593240 B2, initially filed Oct. 25, 2021) developed by Yugeswar Deenoo Narayanan Thangaraj, Chalfont, Pennsylvania, and Ghyslain Pelletier, Montreal, Canada, for "Dictionary-based AI components in wireless systems." more
Drilling Performance Assisted With an Artificial Intelligence Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Sugar Land, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591576 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Myriam Amour, Montpellier, France; Agustin Soriano Rementeria, Montpellier, France; Valerian Guillot, Montpellier, France; and Benedictus Kent Rachmat, Clamart, France, for "Drilling performance assisted with an artificial intelligence engine." more
Driver Interface With Voice and Image Control
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592237 B2, initially filed Dec. 10, 2021) developed by Zili Li, San Jose, California, and Cristina Vasconcelos, Toronto, Canada, for "Driver interface with voice and image control." more
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: 'Mind the Gap: AI Adoption in Europe and the US'
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following white paper (No. 2026-003) on March 26, 2026, entitled "Mind the Gap: AI Adoption in Europe and the US."
Here are excerpts:
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This paper combines international evidence from worker and firm surveys conducted in 2025 and2026 to document large gaps in AI adoption, both between the US and Europe and across European countries. Cross-country differences in worker demographics and firm composit more
Five Years In: Calvin School of Business Builds Leaders Grounded in Christian Liberal Arts
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 31 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Five Years In: Calvin School of Business Builds Leaders Grounded in Christian Liberal Arts
Authors: Anne Gaertner, Operations Manager, 616/526-6078, anne.gaertner@calvin.edu
This month marks five years since Calvin University broke ground on a state-of-the-art facility built to equip business leaders and entrepreneurs as Christ's agents of renewal in the world. In the years since, the Calvin University Sch more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592958 B2, initially filed May 13, 2022) developed by eight inventors Kun Qiu, Shanghai, China; Hao Chang, Shanghai, China; Ying Wang, Shanghai, China; Wenjun Zhu, Shanghai, China; Xiahui Yu, Shanghai, China; Yingqi Liu, Shanghai, China; Baoqian Li, Shanghai, China; and Weigang Li, Shanghai, China, for "Flexible deterministic finite automata (DFA) tokenizer for AI-based malicious tr more
Fordham Political Review Issues Commentary: How Large-Language Models Expose Political Biases
BRONX, New York, March 31 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Ellie Nam:
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How Large-Language Models (LLMs) Expose Political Biases
We keep reaching for the word 'neutral' to describe artificial intelligence, as if it sits outside the ideological mess it helps us wade through. However, these systems are not neutral in any meaningful sense--they are often trained and adjusted by flawed constraints of our own behaviors.
What Models Learn to more
From robots to frog spots: Catch a sneak peek at this year's Undergraduate Symposium projects
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 31 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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From robots to frog spots: Catch a sneak peek at this year's Undergraduate Symposium projects
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Undergraduate students dedicate thousands of hours in their higher education careers to drafting, revising and perfecting their research. Now, it's time to show it off.
Hundreds of students in fields ranging from astronomy to business to health sciences to forestry will highlight their academic feats at more
From Technology Void to Next-Gen Solution: PNNL Reinvents ERT Monitoring
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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From Technology Void to Next-Gen Solution: PNNL Reinvents ERT Monitoring
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Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) plays a critical role in monitoring subsurface conditions during environmental remediation at Department of Energy sites. Deployed at locations such as the Savannah River Site, Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA), and the Hanford Site, ER more
Generating AI-curated AR Content Based on Collected User Interest Labels
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591302 B2, initially filed Sept. 30, 2024) developed by Jonathan Howkan Lau, Mountain View, California, for "Generating AI-curated AR content based on collected user interest labels." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Preference Aware Hashtag Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591621 B2, initially filed Dec. 19, 2023) developed by four inventors Hong-Hoe Kim, Aliso Viejo, California; Yingnan Zhu, Irvine, California; Tomasz J. Palczewski, Danville, California; and Xiangyuan Zhao, Irvine, California, for "Generative artificial intelligence and preference aware hashtag generation." more
George Washington University Media Tip Sheet: Navigating Misinformation on April Fools' Day
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Navigating Misinformation on April Fools' Day
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WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) - For centuries, April Fool's Day has been a day of jokes and pranks going into the spring season. However, myths and misinformation are also spread during the holiday as well. An influx of fake news and announcements can easily be morphed into believable stories, especially as AI is used more frequently. It is esse more
Getting a glimpse of viral dances in the dark in the Sargasso Sea
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 31 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Getting a glimpse of viral dances in the dark in the Sargasso Sea
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In a new study of viral abundance over a short time frame in the Sargasso Sea, researchers found that almost all viruses with cyclical changes in abundance were most active at night - somewhat surprising when the team expected microbial behavior to pick up pace when light was available for photosynthesis.
It turns out the viruses most busy a more
Hardware Execution and Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence-Based Base Caller
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592298 B2, initially filed Feb. 15, 2021) developed by seven inventors Gavin Derek Parnaby, Laguna Niguel, California; Mark David Hahm, Hartland, Wisconsin; Andrew Christopher Du Preez, Poway, California; Jason Edward Cosky, San Diego, California; John S. Vieceli, Encinitas, California; Andrew Dodge Heiberg, San Diego, California; and Gery Vessere, Oakland, California, for "Hardware exec more
HHS Aligns Health Technology Leadership to Deliver Data Liquidity, Affordability, and an AI-Enabled Health Care System for Americans
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Aligns Health Technology Leadership to Deliver Data Liquidity, Affordability, and an AI-Enabled Health Care System for Americans
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it is reversing a 2024 reorganization that: (1) dually titled the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as the Office of the Assistant more
Hydrophilic Polymer, Method of Preparing the Same, and Lithium Secondary Battery Containing the Hydrophilic Polymer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED, Hong Kong, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12590175 B2, initially filed April 29, 2024) developed by five inventors Xin Zhou, Ningde, China; Shaohua Ai, Ningde, China; Yuxi Zhang, Ningde, China; Qi Zeng, Ningde, China; and Yu Chen, Ningde, China, for "Hydrophilic polymer, method of preparing the same, and lithium secondary battery containing the hydrophilic polymer." more
Institute for Energy Research: U.S. Needs to Expand Its Pipeline Network
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The United States Needs to Expand Its Pipeline Network
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Key Takeaways
1 The war in Iran has demonstrated that the United States needs more energy infrastructure, especially natural gas pipelines.
2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett recently addressed this shortcoming and committed to easing burdensome procedures delaying action.
3 Congress has been work more
Intelligent and Predictive Modules for Software Development and Coding Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- REPLIT, INC., Foster City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591415 B2, initially filed March 7, 2024) developed by three inventors Amjad Masad, Palo Alto, California; Reza Shabani, San Francisco, California; and Samip Dahal, Canal Winchester, Ohio, for "Intelligent and predictive modules for software development and coding using artificial intelligence and machine learning." more
Intelligent and Predictive Modules for Software Development and Coding Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- REPLIT, INC., Foster City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591416 B2, initially filed March 7, 2024) developed by three inventors Amjad Masad, Palo Alto, California; Reza Shabani, San Francisco, California; and Samip Dahal, Canal Winchester, Ohio, for "Intelligent and predictive modules for software development and coding using artificial intelligence and machine learning." more
Intelligent Scaling Factors for Use With Evolutionary Strategies-Based Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591782 B2, initially filed June 28, 2022) developed by Garrett Botkin, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Intelligent scaling factors for use with evolutionary strategies-based artificial intelligence (AI)." more
K-Space Sampling for Accelerated Stack-of-Stars Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Compressed Sense and AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, Netherlands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591030 B2, initially filed April 14, 2022) developed by Gabriele Beck, Venlo, Netherlands, for "K-space sampling for accelerated stack-of-stars magnetic resonance imaging using compressed sense and AI." more
KatoMed, a UC San Diego MedTech Accelerator Company, Shines
LA JOLLA, California, March 31 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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KatoMed, a UC San Diego MedTech Accelerator Company, Shines
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Key Takeaways
* Kyocera Ventures recently invested in the surgical navigation startup KatoMed, which has deep ties to UC San Diego
* KatoMed licensed robotics IP from UC San Diego, hired engineering alumni, and thrived in the MedTech accelerator at the Jacobs School of Engineering
KatoMed, a San Diego-based sta more
Major Discovery Night connects first-year engineering students with industry leaders
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Major Discovery Night connects first-year engineering students with industry leaders
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
More than 450 Clemson University students who are on the cusp of deciding which engineering major to pursue gathered in Hendrix Student Center on March 24 for Major Discovery Night, giving them access to about 120 industry leaders, faculty and staff who stood rea more
Mandel Foundation Donates $50 Million to Improve Access to Care at Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Mandel Foundation Donates $50 Million to Improve Access to Care at Cleveland Clinic
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A $50 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation will launch Cleveland Clinic's Community Bridge to Care Initiative, a program that will help Cleveland residents get the care they need as quickly and seamlessly as possible and expand access to emergency and trau more
Mercer Law Professor Challenges U.S. Army Over AI Use in Clean Water Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Stephen M. Johnson, a professor from Mercer University Law School, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Army, specifically addressing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, regarding the definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. The letter expresses concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Army Corps of Engineers' rulemaking process and its implications f more
Method for Applying Analytics Through Artificial Intelligence for Delivering Medical Care
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- CARE COORDINATION SYSTEMS, LLC, Akron, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592299 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) developed by Bob Harnach, Akron, Ohio, for "Method for applying analytics through artificial intelligence for delivering medical care." more
Method for Providing Explainable Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591795 B2, initially filed Nov. 23, 2021) developed by Young Jun Kim, Seoul, South Korea, and Jae Sun Shin, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method for providing explainable artificial intelligence." more
Miami Dade College Partners with Amazon to Offer AI Program for Nonprofit Leaders
MIAMI, Florida, March 31 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Miami Dade College Partners with Amazon to Offer AI Program for Nonprofit Leaders
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MIAMI (March 31, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) and Amazon are launching AI for Social Good, a four-week training program that equips nonprofit leaders with practical AI skills to drive social impact. Administered through MDC's AI Center, the program welcomes its first cohort of 25 participants on Wednesday, April 1.
A more
Millimeter Wave Radar for Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- GUANGDONG AI TOUCH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Foshan, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1120636 S1, initially filed Jan. 3, 2025) developed by three inventors Jianquan Xie, Foshan, China; Siliang Lai, Foshan, China; and Jianbin Gao, Foshan, China, for "Millimeter wave radar for cardiopulmonary monitoring." more
Multi-Level Resource-Utilization for Service Request Generation With Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592871 B2, initially filed July 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Ming Qian, Newton, Massachusetts; Michael Barnes, Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Susan W Sharpe, Carrboro, North Carolina; and Corinne Schulze, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, for "Multi-level resource-utilization for service request generation with generative artificial intelligence." more
Nationally Recognized Physician Leader Dr. Cheryl Pegus Named 2026 Class Day Speaker at Columbia School of Public Health
NEW YORK, March 31 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Nationally Recognized Physician Leader Dr. Cheryl Pegus Named 2026 Class Day Speaker at Columbia School of Public Health
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On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, nearly 700 students will be awarded master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Dean Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, announced that Cheryl Pegus, MD, MPH'92, FACC, CEO and Board Chair of FlyteHealth, wi more
NetSuite Extends Commitment to Helping Businesses Use AI Their Way
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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NetSuite Extends Commitment to Helping Businesses Use AI Their Way
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Oracle NetSuite has announced the latest additions to NetSuite AI Connector Service that help customers connect the artificial intelligence (AI) models of their choice to NetSuite data and apply AI more effectively across their businesses. The latest additions include NetSuite AI Connector Service Com more
New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
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RESTON, Va. - The U.S. Geological Survey released a new machine learning tool that forecasts droughts up to 90 days ahead nationwide. The tool may provide communities extra time to prepare for water shortages that could impact agriculture, municipal supplies, recreation and ecosystems.
The tool forecasts streamf more
Nscale Added to CCIA Europe Ranks, Strengthening AI Infrastructure Expertise
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Nscale Added to CCIA Europe Ranks, Strengthening AI Infrastructure Expertise
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Brussels, BELGIUM - The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) is excited to welcome Nscale as the latest addition to its member base, reinforcing the Association's EU advocacy activities in Brussels.
The arrival of Nscale - a vertically integ more
NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Expands as Marvell Joins Forces Through NVLink Fusion
SANTA CLARA, California, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA AI Ecosystem Expands as Marvell Joins Forces Through NVLink Fusion
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NVIDIA and Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) today announced a strategic partnership to connect Marvell to the NVIDIA AI factory and AI-RAN ecosystem through NVIDIA NVLink Fusion(tm), offering cus more
Object Enrollment in a Robotic Cart Coordination System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ROBUST AI, INC., San Carlos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591241 B2, initially filed Nov. 15, 2022) developed by four inventors Mohamed R. Amer, San Francisco, California; Sebastian Koch, Berlin, Germany; Rodney Allen Brooks, San Francisco, California; and Anthony Sean Jules, Hillsborough, California, for "Object enrollment in a robotic cart coordination system." more
Oracle and NetSuite Deliver New AI-Powered Solution for Restaurant Operations
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle and NetSuite Deliver New AI-Powered Solution for Restaurant Operations
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Oracle and Oracle NetSuite today announced Oracle NetSuite Restaurant Operations. Powered by NetSuite's AI-powered business system, Restaurant Operations is designed to help restaurants increase operational efficiency and profitability by unifyi more
Oracle Empowers Defense Industrial Base to Innovate at Scale with New Isolated Cloud
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Empowers Defense Industrial Base to Innovate at Scale with New Isolated Cloud
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Oracle today announced its Defense Industrial Base Isolated Cloud Environment, a new, secure isolated cloud deployment option. With this new cloud environment, defense contractors can collaborate more effectively within air-gapped Oracle more
Oracle Unveils AI Data Platform for US Federal Government
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Unveils AI Data Platform for US Federal Government
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Oracle today announced the availability of Oracle AI Data Platform for US federal agencies. Purpose-built to securely connect industry-leading generative AI models with agency data, applications, and workflows, the platform enables civilian and defense agencies to more
Oracle's AI-Powered Financials Help Federal Agencies Modernize Operations and Advance Mission Outcomes
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle's AI-Powered Financials Help Federal Agencies Modernize Operations and Advance Mission Outcomes
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Oracle Cloud Federal Financials, a purpose-built, industry-specific solution in Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been added to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Quality more
Over 60 Civil Society Groups Oppose Meta's Plan to Integrate Facial Recognition into Smart Glasses, Warn of Widespread Surveillance Risks
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Over 60 Civil Society Groups Oppose Meta's Plan to Integrate Facial Recognition into Smart Glasses, Warn of Widespread Surveillance Risks
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A diverse group of 64 civil society organizations, led by the Consumer Federation of America & UltraViolet Action, sent a letter to Congress, enforcement agencies, Meta leadership, and EssilorLuxottica-the owners of Ray-Ban an more
PCAOB Requests Public Comment on Strategic Priorities
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Accounting] -- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted the following news release:
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PCAOB Requests Public Comment on Strategic Priorities
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At an open meeting held today, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) issued a request for public comment (PDF) seeking input regarding the PCAOB's strategic priorities.
The feedback received will help inform the development of the PCAOB's 2026-2030 strategic plan and guide the PCAOB's fo more
Plex, by Rockwell Automation Named to Constellation ShortList for Product-Centric Cloud ERP
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Plex, by Rockwell Automation Named to Constellation ShortList for Product-Centric Cloud ERP
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MILWAUKEE-March 31, 2026- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced Plex was named to the Constellation ShortList(tm) more
Predictive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Wireless Station Load Balancing Based on Access Point Uplink Utilization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- FORTINET, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593246 B2, initially filed Sept. 29, 2023) developed by Karthikeyan Balasubramanian, Bangalore, India, and Venkatesh Kannan, Bangalore, India, for "Predictive artificial intelligence (AI)-based wireless station load balancing based on access point uplink utilization." more
Prompt Engineering and Generative AI for Goal-Based Imagery
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592301 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2023) developed by Breena Patricia Gormley, Toronto, Canada, for "Prompt engineering and generative AI for goal-based imagery." more
Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A with Jae Wan Ahn, Legislative Science and Technology Policy Fellow:
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Q&A: How will policy shape the future of AI in Pennsylvania?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State experts are helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) policy in Pennsylvania. Several researchers and students contributed to a recent Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) report on the evoluti more
Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Is true empathy possible between humans and AI?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence all facets of our personal and professional lives, questions abound, like, "Can people have actual feelings for robots?" or "Can a chatbot comfort someone in distress?"
Penn State faculty members and Rock Ethics Institute senior research associates Daryl C more
Real-Time Interactive AI-based Training Ecosystem
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- An inventor from Frisco, Texas, Otito Ruth Umoren-Udom has been awarded a patent (No. US 12592161 B1, initially filed Oct. 23, 2024) for "Real-time interactive AI-based training ecosystem." more
Rearranging Data Among Processing Elements of Computational Memory
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- UNTETHER AI CORPORATION, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591539 B2, initially filed Jan. 26, 2024) developed by three inventors John Kitamura, Toronto, Canada; Andrew Vincent Rock, Toronto, Canada; and William Martin Snelgrove, Toronto, Canada, for "Rearranging data among processing elements of computational memory." more
Record number of students choosing unique Honors College benefits
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 31 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Record number of students choosing unique Honors College benefits
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The UT San Antonio Honors College is now home to more than 3,000 students, marking a 120% increase in enrollment over the past five years. This sustained growth reflects the college's innovative partnerships, flexible pathways and reputation for providing a supportive, high-impact educational experience for motivated and succ more
Research with purpose: Anne's College highlights FSU faculty and student innovation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Research with purpose: Anne's College highlights FSU faculty and student innovation
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Last Friday, the Anne's College Research Showcase at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center brought together FSU faculty and staff to discuss research opportunities, grants and promote departmental collaboration.
Featuring more than 300 students and faculty from the renowned Anne Spencer Daves more
Robotic Floor-Cleaning System Manager
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- AI INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591361 B2, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Henderson, Nevada, and Soroush Mehrnia, Helsingborg, Sweden, for "Robotic floor-cleaning system manager." more
Sanford Health leader named by Becker's as a top CIO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health leader named by Becker's as a top CIO to know
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Becker's Hospital Review has named Brad Reimer, Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer, to its 2026 list of hospital and health system CIOs to know. This is the fourth consecutive year Reimer has been named to the list.
According to Becker's, the IT leaders feature more
SBE Council's Greatest Hits: "Working Families Tax Cuts Act" and the Benefits to Small Businesses, Their Workers and the Self-Employed
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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SBE Council's Greatest Hits: "Working Families Tax Cuts Act" and the Benefits to Small Businesses, Their Workers and the Self-Employed
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The tax-filing deadline is quickly approaching and a surge of return activity is expected at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the next two weeks. According to 2025 filing-season data, over 117 mil more
Scalable cell imaging method could help make drug safety testing faster, cheaper
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news:
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Scalable cell imaging method could help make drug safety testing faster, cheaper
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Related news
Collaboration aims to reduce animal use in drug safety testing
Many drug candidates fail in early-stage clinical trials because of toxic effects in humans that weren't seen in animal tests. Testing these chemicals in human cells in the lab could help detect these adverse effects soone more
Secure Tunnel Access to Remote Client Resources for Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592823 B1, initially filed Sept. 24, 2025) developed by John Manton, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Gregory Roberts, Dunwoody, Georgia, for "Secure tunnel access to remote client resources for artificial intelligence agents." more
Security Control Method and Apparatus for Integrated Circuit, Storage Medium, and Electronic Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- HORIZON (SHANGHAI) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591482 B2, initially filed Oct. 27, 2023) developed by eight inventors Wenxing Li, Shanghai, China; Jing Li, Shanghai, China; Qingyu Liu, Shanghai, China; Shunli Cheng, Shanghai, China; Jianjun Li, Shanghai, China; Bin Zhu, Shanghai, China; Junyu Tu, Shanghai, China; and Bo Deng, Shanghai, China, for "Security control method and apparatus for in more
SEIA Urges IRS for Clarifications on Tax Credit Rules Affecting Solar and Storage Industry
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), representing over 1,100 organizations and 280,000 American workers in the U.S. solar and storage sector, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing Notice 2026-15. SEIA's letter focuses on interim safe harbors and prohibited foreign entity rules impacting tax credit eligibility under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
SEIA emphasized the urgency of clarifying the mechanics of th more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on Global Investment in American Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-116) on the Global Investment in American Jobs Act (S. 2563). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on March 12, 2026.
The Senate passed the bill on March 22, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of S. 2563 is to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with relevant interagency working groups and the heads of relevant Federal departme more
Senator Marshall: The Democrats are Destroying Our Democracy
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The Democrats are Destroying Our Democracy
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Senator Marshall Joins The Vince Show
WaKeeney - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Vince Show with Vince Coglianese to discuss why the Senate is in recess, the Democrats' continuing refusal to work with Republicans for the good of the country, and the plan going forward for election integrity.
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SLAC scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells
MENLO PARK, California, March 31 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells
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By Ali Sundermier
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Key takeaways:
* SLAC researchers observed a key master regulator of inflammation inside living cells, revealing a dense, gel-like structure that is much less organized than expected.
* The findings suggest this inflammation-trigge more
Survey: 60% of Corporate America Hasn't Moved Beyond Early AI Adoption - Yet
NEW YORK, March 31 (TNSrep) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Survey: 60% of Corporate America Hasn't Moved Beyond Early AI Adoption--Yet
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The buzz around AI is loud but its impact on the workplace remains muted. New research finds that 60% of organizations are experimenting with AI but have yet to operationalize it at scale.
The Conference Board report (https://www.conference-board.org/publications/reimagined-workplace-2026-adopting-AI-today-poised-for-tomo more
System and Method for an Artificial Intelligence Engine That Uses a Multi-Disciplinary Data Source to Determine Comorbidity Information Pertaining to Users and to Generate Exercise Plans for Desired User Goals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592308 B2, initially filed March 30, 2022) developed by three inventors Michael Bissonnette, Denver, Colorado; Luis Berga, Austin, Texas; and Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada, for "System and method for an artificial intelligence engine that uses a multi-disciplinary data source to determine comorbidity information pertaining to users and to generate exercise plans for desired u more
System and Method for Predicting Food Product Sales Utilizing a Plurality of Artificial-Intelligence Sub-Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- Eight inventors Tim Joyce, Chicago, Illinois; Srinivas Chilukuri, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; Russell Evans, Evanston, Illinois; Sharayu Rane, Maharashtra, India; Shubhendu Trivedi, Yonkers, New York; Abhishek Rathi, Seattle, Washington; Chenguang Xue, Princeton, New Jersey; and Brian Thompson, Barrington, Illinois, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12591834 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2022) for "System and method for predicting food product sales utilizing a pl more
System and Method for Tagging in Identity Management Artificial Intelligence Systems and Uses for Same, Including Context Based Governance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SAILPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592985 B2, initially filed May 6, 2024) developed by three inventors Norman Anderson, III, Austin, Texas; Jeffrey Foreman, Round Rock, Texas; and Amar Rama, Austin, Texas, for "System and method for tagging in identity management artificial intelligence systems and uses for same, including context based governance." more
System for Facilitating Hiring Decision Making
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- OFFERDAY AI INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591855 B1, initially filed July 25, 2025) developed by four inventors Robert Simon Ashjian, Ventura, California; Amanda Christine Ashjian, Ventura, California; Alex Christopher Handzel, Del Mar, California; and Connor Girard Jetton, Koloa, Hawaii, for "System for facilitating hiring decision making." more
Systems and Methods for an Indexing Tree Based Artificial Intelligence Conversation Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591562 B1, initially filed Jan. 30, 2025) developed by five inventors Nan Zhang, Palo Alto, California; Prafulla Kumar Choubey, San Jose, California; Alexander R. Fabbri, New York, New York; Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, Palo Alto, California; and Chien-Sheng Wu, Mountain View, California, for "Systems and methods for an indexing tree based artificial intelligence conversation agent." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted Communication Within Video Game
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12589310 B2, initially filed May 1, 2023) developed by Glenn Black, San Mateo, California, and Jeffrey Stafford, San Mateo, California, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted communication within video game." more
Systems and Methods for Functionally Separating Geospatial Information for Lawful and Trustworthy Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ANONOS INNOVATIONS LLC, Plano, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591709 B2, initially filed Oct. 4, 2022) developed by six inventors Malcolm Gary LaFever, Lyons, Colorado; Ted N. Myerson, New York, New York; Mark Little, Matthews, North Carolina; Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada; Samantha LaFever, Greeley, Colorado; and Howard Kaushansky, Kaushansky, Colorado, for "Systems and methods for functionally separating geospatial information for lawful and tru more
Systems and Methods for Implementing an Educational Platform Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- An inventor from Ojai, California, Christopher Lee Taicher has been awarded a patent (No. US 12592159 B1, initially filed March 24, 2025) for "Systems and methods for implementing an educational platform using artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Digital Images to Adapt to Color Vision Deficiency
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592000 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2022) developed by three inventors Kristin Ruben, Boston, Massachusetts; Kyle Ondy, Millstone Township, New Jersey; and Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York, for "Systems and methods for processing digital images to adapt to color vision deficiency." more
Systems and Methods for Synchronizing Processing Statement Deployment Across Diverse Computer Networks Using a Three-Tiered Artificial Intelligence Architecture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591831 B2, initially filed Oct. 18, 2024) developed by seven inventors Maneet Sharma, Irving, Texas; Flora Sah, Natick, Massachusetts; Adar Kiran Danait, Flower Mound, Texas; Ashima Gupta, Coppell, Texas; James Iacona, Yardley, Pennsylvania; Crystal Lynn Magruder, Eolia, Missouri; and Tracy L. Yager, Wright City, Missouri, for "Systems and methods for synchronizing processing statement depl more
Systems and Methods of Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Generating an Alignment Plan Capable of Enabling the Aligning of a User's Body During a Treatment Session
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12589279 B2, initially filed June 7, 2022) developed by eight inventors Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel Posnack, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Peter Arn, Roxbury, Connecticut; Wendy Para, Las Vegas, Nevada; S. Adam Hacking, Nashua, New Hampshire; Micheal Mueller, Oil City, Pennsylvania; Joseph Guaneri, Brookfield, Connecticut; and Jonathan Greene, Denver, Colorado, for "Syste more
Systems and Methods to Provide Action Recommendations Based on Audio Information
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- SUKI AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592225 B1, initially filed Dec. 5, 2023) developed by three inventors Feroz Ahmad, Sunnyvale, California; Bahador Saket, Foster City, California; and Rohan Kalantri, Sunnyvale, California, for "Systems and methods to provide action recommendations based on audio information." more
Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Detecting AI Masking Using Persistent Response Testing in an Electronic Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12592232 B2, initially filed April 28, 2023) developed by six inventors Mark Alan Odiorne, Waxhaw, North Carolina; Tomas M. Castrejon, III, Fort Mill, South Carolina; Anuja Mishra, Charlotte, North Carolina; Elaina A. Williams, Davidson, North Carolina; Christopher David Nobile, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Kelly Ann Galligan Davila, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Syste more
They found a lifeline to global health in their own backyard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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They found a lifeline to global health in their own backyard
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Doctors, community organizers, faculty and students put global health strategies on center stage at the first Global Health Consortium on Northeastern University's Oakland campus.
by Vickie Jean DeHamer - Contributor March 31, 2026
OAKLAND -The term "global health" might conjure up images of medical tents in tropical places. A train st more
Titus Introduces Bill to Establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Titus Introduces Bill to Establish a Diplomatic Reserve Corps
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WASHINGTON - This week Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Diplomatic Reserve Corps Act of 2026. This legislation would authorize the State Department to establish a 1,000-member ready reserve to carry out U.S. diplomatic efforts during times of heightened demand. This bill is co-led by Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) more
Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 -- Boston University issued the following news:
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Two Boston University Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
Prestigious honor given to neuroscientist who studies diseases of aging and physicist whose work spans medicine to AI
By Rich Barlow
Boston University's Alice Cronin-Golomb seeks to fortify humanity against identity- and autonomy-robbing diseases of aging. The College of Arts & Sciences professor says she probes "the relation between the brain and psy more
UAPB Industry Meet Highlights Innovations Advancing Arkansas Catfish Production
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 31 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Industry Meet Highlights Innovations Advancing Arkansas Catfish Production
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The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently held the Aquatic Innovation Industry Meet 2026 at UAPB campus, bringing together students, researchers and industry leaders to explore innovations shaping Arkansas aquaculture and global aquatic food pr more
UK's CMA New Digital Package Gets It Half Right, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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UK's CMA New Digital Package Gets It Half Right, Says ITIF
Following the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement of a new package of actions on business software and cloud services, encompassing both its new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) and prior market investigations under its Enterprise Act, the Infor more
UM-Flint's Hristova is reimagining choral music education
FLINT, Michigan, March 31 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint's Hristova is reimagining choral music education
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When Gabriela Hristova, associate professor of music at the University of Michigan-Flin t, and Erin Colwitz, director of choirs at Northern Michigan University, took the stage at the American Choral Directors Association Midwestern Conference in February, they brought with them something more than rehearsed talking points -they brought a d more
Underprovisioning in Containerized Environments
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- CAST AI GROUP, INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12591466 B2, initially filed Dec. 6, 2024) developed by Leonid Kuperman, North York, Canada, for "Underprovisioning in containerized environments." more
Understanding the Now, Building What's Next: 2026 JETLaw Esports Symposium Recap
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 31 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Understanding the Now, Building What's Next: 2026 JETLaw Esports Symposium Recap
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Vanderbilt's Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law ( JETLaw ) hosted its annual Symposium on February 27, 2026, focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of esports regulation and innovation. As competitive gaming continues its transformation into a commercial enterprise, the legal questions surrounding governance, more
USC Announces Joint Biomedical Engineering Department, Bridging Medical and Engineering Schools
LOS ANGELES, California, March 31 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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USC announces joint biomedical engineering department, bridging medical and engineering schools
Building on decades of collaboration between the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the department reimagines the expansion of biomedical engineering into medicine.
By Zara Abrams
The Keck School of Medicine of USC and t more
USU Surgeon Highlights Breast Cancer Screening Challenges for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 31 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Surgeon Highlights Breast Cancer Screening Challenges for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
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An editorial published online March 30, 2026, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), titled "Breast Density Masking and the Need for Precision Screening," authored by Army Col. (Dr.) Danielle Holt, an associate professor of surgery at USU, examines how dense breast tissue-present i more
Verint Sets the Stage for Engage 2026: The First "Better Together" CX Automation Event with Calabrio
MELVILLE, New York, March 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint Sets the Stage for Engage 2026: The First "Better Together" CX Automation Event with Calabrio
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MELVILLE, N.Y., March 31, 2026 -
The CX Automation movement is accelerating - and it's coming to Las Vegas. Verint (r), The CX Automation Company(tm), more
Vertical Light Emitting Diode Die Packaging Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- INGENTEC CORPORATION, Zhunan Township, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12593733 B2, initially filed Feb. 7, 2023) developed by three inventors Hsiao Lu Chen, Zhunan Township, Taiwan; Ai Sen Liu, Zhunan Township, Taiwan; and Hsiang An Feng, Zhunan Township, Taiwan, for "Vertical light emitting diode die packaging method." more
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator With AI-based Features
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12589254 B2, initially filed May 1, 2023) developed by five inventors Zoie R. Engman, Kirkland, Washington; Erick M. Roane, Bellevue, Washington; Steven E. Sjoquist, Lynnwood, Washington; Jonathan P. Niegowski, Issaquah, Washington; and Robert R. Buchanan, Bothell, Washington, for "Wearable cardioverter defibrillator with AI-based features." more
What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 31 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 18. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, March 31
11 a.m.: Neurodiversity Awareness Fair. Centennial Mall be more
Yale University: 'Race for the Future' - Which Countries - and What Values - Will Prevail in Science?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 31 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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'Race for the future': Which countries -- and what values -- will prevail in science?
In a Yale visit, Harvey Fineberg, a renowned health policy researcher, discussed how the U.S. can keep pace in the global science "race" -- and why it will benefit all of humankind.
By Meg Dalton
By many measures, the United States has ceded its position as the global leader in science in technology over the past two de more
A Love of Language and Data Set the Stage for a Global Health Scholar
NEW YORK, March 30 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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A Love of Language and Data Set the Stage for a Global Health Scholar
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Mahesh Karra credits his early years in southwestern India for his love of languages. Living with his grandparents in Bangalore, he spoke English and Telugu at home and started learning Hindi in school. "People tend to be multilingual in India," he notes. Karra joined his parents in the Washington, DC, suburbs, wher more
CBA's Johnson, Senate Banking Committee Member Ruben Gallego, Industry Executives Kick Off CBA LIVE 2026
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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CBA's Johnson, Senate Banking Committee Member Ruben Gallego, Industry Executives Kick Off CBA LIVE 2026
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) President and CEO Lindsey Johnson today kicked off retail banking's premier annual event - CBA LIVE - with over 1,800 bankers, industry leaders, and policymakers, including:
* U.S. Senate Banking Commit more
Lotte Rental Speeds Growth and Innovation with Multiyear Partnership with Rimini Street
PLEASANTON, California, March 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Lotte Rental Speeds Growth and Innovation with Multiyear Partnership with Rimini Street
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South Korea's top car rental company cuts IT costs, boosts flexibility and powers digital transformation with long-term savings and robust services powered by Rimini Support(tm) for SAP and Oracle
LAS VEGAS - Marc more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and ser more
Incentivizing New Ventures & Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48885) on March 24, 2026, entitled "The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383)" by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Legislative History ... 1
Title I - Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses ... 2
Section-by-Section Summary ... 2
Market Implicatio more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions - Market Context & Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on March 27, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although th more
Defense Primer - U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11150) on March 26, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) are a special class of weapon systems that uses sensor suites and computer algorithms to independently identify a target and employ an onboard weapon system to engage and more
Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara more
Fixed Term & "For Cause" Removal Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12673) on March 26, 2026, by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and legislative attorney Todd Garvey.
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Fixed Term and "For Cause" Removal Provisions
Unless otherwise specified in law, presidential appointees to executive branch positions serve for an indeterminate period of time and can usually be removed by the President at any time more
Kingdom of Bhutan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10660) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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The Kingdom of Bhutan
Background
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 792,000. Hydropowe more
Nepal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10216) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
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Nepal
Overview
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a lower-middle income, relatively small, landlocked state in South Asia. Since parliamentary democracy was restored in 2006 after a four-year period of monarchy, Nepal has faced political instability, with tensions between more
Overview of Small Business Subcontracting Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47585) entitled "An Overview of Small Business Subcontracting: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
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SUMMARY
For small businesses, participating in federal contracts as subcontractors can offer an important pathway to government contracting work and is one of the ways that the federal government can help maintain more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) on March 25, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
Introduction
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a more
Schedule Policy/Career - 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges & Issues for Lawmakers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11412) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Legislative Attorneys Jimmy Balser, Jon O. Shimabukuro and Mainon A. Schwartz:
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Schedule Policy/Career: 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges, and Issues for Lawmakers
On February 6, 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule and memorandum for the implementation of Schedule Policy/Caree more
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act - Reporting of Foreign Gifts & Contracts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12927) on March 25, 2026, by social policy analyst Alexandra Hegji.
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Section 117 of the Higher Education Act: Reporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) establishes foreign gift and contract reporting requirements for certain domestic public and private institutions that (1) o more
Terrorist & Other Militant Groups in Pakistan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11934) on March 25, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
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Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan
U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. Notable terrorist and other groups operating in and/or lau more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13191) on March 25, 2026, by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
Enacted on January 23, 2026, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-74) provided funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag more
U.S. V. Hasbajrami & the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11411) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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United States v. Hasbajrami and the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) (50 U.S.C. Sec. 1881a) governs domestic electronic surveillance targeting non-U.S. persons outside the United States. Under the statute, the Attorney more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more
U.S.-Taiwan Trade & Economic Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on March 26, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
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U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations
Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are se more
Updates on Litigation Over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Circuit) affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction that would have placed restrictions on information sharing pursuant to an agreement between the Int more
Visual Depiction of the Shift From Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Pension Plans in the Private Sector Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12007) on March 25, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
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A Visual Depiction of the Shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plans in the Private Sector
Background
One of the notable trends in the U.S. retirement system over the past five decades is that private sector employees hav more
Water Resources Development Acts - Primer & Action in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13112) on March 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand:
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Water Resources Development Acts: Primer and Action in the 119th Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an agency that develops water resource projects, among other civil and military missions. The primary purposes of USACE studies and projects historical more
False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11410) on March 24, 2026, by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and Victoria L. Killion:
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False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
The Trump Administration has adopted the view that some "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs and policies illegally consider protected characteristics in viol more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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Summary
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antid more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs.
* U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Pay & Leave Furlough Guidance, available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/fur more
Section 301 Investigation - Forced Labor & Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12672) on March 24, 2026.
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialists Christopher A. Casey, Danielle M. Trachtenberg and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 Investigation--Forced Labor and Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners
In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigati more
Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13189) on March 23, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialists Lida R. Weinstock and Marc Labonte.
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Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal?
Concerns about affordability have been a significant focus of the 119th Congress. Affordability is not an official metric that the government or private sector economists report, so discussions of affordabilit more
Legal Authority for Export Controls & Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China
Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer more
Marine Mammal Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13015) on March 23, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Mammal Commission
Introduction
The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) is an independent advisory agency of the executive branch that provides "independent, science-based oversight" of federal agency policies and actions addressing human impacts on marine mammals more
Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction With Revenue Estimates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13190) on March 23, 2026, by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction with Revenue Estimates
This In Focus provides an overview of the mortgage interest deduction under current law and presents revenue estimates for selected reforms to the deduction. Reforming or modifying the mortgage interest deduction could more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles" by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Automated vehicle technologies offer a range of driver support functions that some stakeholders assert may improve traffic safety. These technologies vary in their capabilities and current stages of development. S more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles:"
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State and Federal Interactions
Federal and state agencies have separate regulatory authority over vehicle safety and regulate many aspects of automated vehicle safety differently. Among other responsibilities, NHTSA generally sets vehicle standards, ensures compli more
Smithsonian Institution - Selected Legislation, 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 23, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen:
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Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 119th Congress
This In Focus discusses enacted and proposed legislation to authorize new facilities, relationships, or programming within the Smithsonian Institution in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) to date. It excludes discussion of meas more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AEYE Health Opposes Removal of Diabetic Eye Exam From Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- AEYE Health, the developer of AEYE-DS, an FDA-cleared autonomous AI system for diabetic eye disease screening, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opposing the proposal to eliminate the Diabetic Eye Exam from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings starting in 2027. The company argues that this screening is a critical quality measure for diabetes management and patient care.
AEYE Health highlighted that diabetic retinopathy more
Arizona Cotton Growers Association Urges EPA to Align Waters of the United States Definition With Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Arizona Cotton Growers Association (ACGA), representing cotton producers across Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed update to the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS). The ACGA emphasized the need for the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adopt the positions set forth by the National Cotton Council, especially to account for the unique hydrologic condition more
Association of School Business Officials Urges Revisions to GSA Proposed SAM Certification Changes
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) addressing concerns over a proposed revision to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. ASBO, representing over 11,000 school district finance and operations professionals, outlined potential adverse impacts on local education agencies (LEAs) that rely more
Community Care Alliance Calls for Medicare Advantage Reform to Address Rural Healthcare Challenges
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Community Care Alliance (CCA), a rural, provider-led Clinically Integrated Network spanning Colorado and eastern Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding modernization and improvements to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. Representing 16 rural hospitals and approximately 16,000 Medicare beneficiaries, the alliance outlined specific challenges faced by rural communities and recommendations to enhance more
Cornerstone Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Eliminate Notification Requirement for Excess Insurance Termination
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's proposal to eliminate the 30-day notification requirement under 12 CFR 741.5 for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) terminating excess insurance coverage. Cornerstone, a trade association representing more than 600 credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, expressed support for the NCUA's regulatory re more
Cornerstone Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Eliminate Redundant Insurance Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) endorsing the agency's proposal to remove 12 C.F.R. 741.10, a regulation requiring federally insured state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs) to identify and notify nonmember account holders that their accounts are not insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). The trade association, which represents over 600 credit unions acr more
Cornerstone Credit Union League Supports NCUA Proposal to Remove Borrowing Limits
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League, a trade association representing over 600 state and federal credit unions across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate maximum borrowing authority requirements from federal share insurance regulations.
The letter was directed to the secretary of the NCUA board in response to the agen more
Defense Credit Union Council Supports NCUA Proposal to Ease Borrowing Plan Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), representing over 200 defense-affiliated credit unions and more than 40 million members, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) addressing a proposed amendment to the agency's public unit and nonmember share rule. The NCUA proposal seeks to eliminate the requirement for credit unions to produce a written plan detailing the intended use of borrowings, public unit, or nonmember shares whe more
Florida Chamber of Commerce Urges NHTSA to Approve Zoox's Autonomous Vehicle Petition
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition that seeks an exemption to permit the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles with comprehensive federal safety oversight. The organization, which represents a broad coalition of businesses and local chambers across Florida, emphasized the importance of autonomous vehicle technology in shaping th more
Mercer Law Professor Challenges U.S. Army Over AI Use in Clean Water Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Stephen M. Johnson, a professor from Mercer University Law School, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Army, specifically addressing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, regarding the definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. The letter expresses concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Army Corps of Engineers' rulemaking process and its implications f more
Montana Nonprofit Association Opposes GSA Proposed Rule on SAM Registration for Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Montana Nonprofit Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. Representing over 750 charitable nonprofits across Montana, the association raised concerns that the proposed rule introduces substantial legal and financial risks for nonprofits and the communities more
Movability Supports Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Movability, Central Texas' transportation management association, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition, Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0523. The petition seeks an exemption to allow commercial deployment of Zoox's automated vehicles under strict federal safety oversight.
Movability, which focuses on creating a transportation system centered around people rather than cars, emphasizes the more
Nevada Hospital Association Urges HRSA to Retain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Nevada Hospital Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, expressing strong opposition to the potential shift from the current upfront discount structure to a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The association emphasized that the existing approach reliably enables hospitals to expand care for underserved populations and cautioned more
On The Right Track Systems Urges CMS to Broaden Definition of Domestic PPE to Include Hospital Curtains
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- On The Right Track Systems (OTRT), a New York-based small business specializing in disposable, recyclable polypropylene healthcare curtains, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines.
OTRT outlined its unique position as a provider to approximately 15 percent of U.S. hospitals, in more
SEIA Urges IRS for Clarifications on Tax Credit Rules Affecting Solar and Storage Industry
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), representing over 1,100 organizations and 280,000 American workers in the U.S. solar and storage sector, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing Notice 2026-15. SEIA's letter focuses on interim safe harbors and prohibited foreign entity rules impacting tax credit eligibility under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
SEIA emphasized the urgency of clarifying the mechanics of th more
Standard Lithium Urges Treasury for Stricter Rules on Foreign Entity Control in Battery Supply Incentives
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Standard Lithium Ltd., a U.S.-focused developer of domestic lithium supply and processing capacity, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service. The letter addresses the agency's interpretation of "Foreign Entity of Concern" (FEOC) and "effective control" under Section 45X, which governs tax incentives for battery material production. Standard Lithium emphasized the importance of a stringent FEOC definition to ensure more
T1 Energy Seeks Treasury Guidance to Improve Cost Percentage Safe Harbor for Solar Module Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- T1 Energy Inc., a solar module manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury requesting clarifications and improvements to the Cost Percentage Safe Harbor (CPSH) outlined in IRS Notice 2026-15. The company expressed concerns that the current CPSH framework could become unusable unless manufacturers are allowed to rely on certifications from their suppliers regarding the status of prohibited foreign entities.
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WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Thermal Battery Alliance (TBA), representing leading U.S. thermal battery manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Notice 2026-15. The guidance issued by Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addresses the application of interim safe harbors for determining material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFE) under Section 45X of the tax code.
TBA emphasized its members' role in advancing domest more
Voya Energy Urges IRS to Adapt Tax Credit Guidelines for Emerging Fuel Cell Technologies
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Voya Energy Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing Notice 2026-15. The notice provides guidance on applying interim safe harbors to determine a taxpayer's material assistance from prohibited foreign entities under certain tax credit programs. Voya Energy, a developer of metal-air fuel cell technology, expressed concerns that the current framework in the notice does not accommodate the unique aspects of innovative techno more
Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association Urges Clarifications on Updated WOTUS Definition
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), a trade group representing water and wastewater technology and service providers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS). WWEMA addressed the proposal jointly issued by the EPA and the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, seeking clarity and stability in federal more
Tipoffs: Iran
Afghanistan's Human Rights Crisis: Afghan Women MPs Address the European Parliament
NEW YORK, April 1 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on March 31, 2026:
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Afghanistan's Human Rights Crisis: Afghan Women MPs Address the European Parliament
On 18 March 2026, Afghan women parliamentarians, forced into exile since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021, spoke at a session of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI). The event was organized in partnership with Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) and focused on the incre more
Business Confidence Fragile Going Into Global Turmoil
LONDON, England, April 1 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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Business Confidence Fragile Going into Global Turmoil
Confidence among firms remained fragile at the start of 2026, despite some small shoots of recovery, according to the UK's largest business sentiment survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey also shows labour costs continued to be the biggest concern for businesses, followed by energy.
Going into the Iran conflict, more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe's Porous Air Defenses Unmasked by Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by David Axe, a journalist, author and filmmaker:
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Europe's Porous Air Defenses Unmasked by Iran War
Images of French and British fighters using high-tech air-to-air missiles to destroy Iranian attack drones may give the appearance of strength, but it betrays a serious weakness.
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The European defensive campaign over the Middle East has underlined the fragility of its air f more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Putin Tells Billionaires to Fill the Begging Bowl
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr:
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Putin Tells Billionaires to Fill the Begging Bowl
There is no sense of rejoicing in the Kremlin, even as the oil price soars and revenues rise.
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Vladimir Putin did two things last week, indicating that despite a potentially huge rise in Russia's oil income resulting from the war in Iran, he is deeply worried about the coun more
Crude Intentions: How China Became the Clearing Market for Sanctioned Oil
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Crude Intentions: How China Became the Clearing Market for Sanctioned Oil
The Select Committee on China released a new investigation uncovering how China buys oil from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela - three countries that are sanctioned by the United States. The investigation, Crude I more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Structural Barriers to Resource Extraction in Antarctica
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by William Muntean, senior associate (non-resident) of the Americas Program:
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The Structural Barriers to Resource Extraction in Antarctica
A geologist estimated in 2018 that the global price of oil would need to be above $200 per barrel for commercial resource extraction of oil in Antarctica to be feasible. That is a remarkably high number considering the highest p more
DNC: Americans Become Even More Worried About Affording Health Care as Republicans Consider Slashing Health Care Funding for Trump's War With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Americans Become Even More Worried About Affording Health Care as Republicans Consider Slashing Health Care Funding for Trump's War with Iran
Donald Trump and JD Vance have already spent $25 billion on their unpopular war of choice with Iran -- which could have funded a year of health care for 3.1 million Americans -- and they're pushing for another $200 billion. Now, Republican more
DNC: Breaking - National Gas Prices Skyrocket to $4 Per Gallon
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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BREAKING: National Gas Prices Skyrocket to $4 Per Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.00 today, the largest monthly jump ever recorded, which comes as Donald Trump and JD Vance's unpopular war of choice with Iran rages on. Some experts warn that oil could hit $200 a barrel, which would push gas prices toward $7 a gallon. Diesel prices have also reac more
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association: Equipment Demand Remained Elevated
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSrep) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release:
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New Equipment Demand Remained Elevated
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that equipment demand stayed strong through the middle of the first quarter. New business volumes (NBV) in January and February saw record-breaking growth, fueled by a surge in activity among independent providers. With stabl more
Human Rights Council Concludes Sixty-First Regular Session After Adopting 38 Resolutions
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement:
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Human Rights Council Concludes Sixty-First Regular Session after Adopting 38 Resolutions
The Human Rights Council today concluded its sixty-first regular session after adopting 38 resolutions, in which, among other things, the Council voted to extend 19 country-specific and thematic mandates.
A key focus of the Council's work throughout the session was the ongoing conflict in the Mid more
Mich. Democratic Party: U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon as Multi-Millionaire Mike Rogers Tells Michiganders They'll Be 'Fine' Paying More
LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 a Gallon as Multi-Millionaire Mike Rogers Tells Michiganders They'll Be 'Fine' Paying More
The national average gas price topped $4 a gallon today, just days after multi-millionaire Mike Rogers was caught "downplay[ing] the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, telling a Michigander worried about paying more at the pump t more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Geology is Not Destiny - Brazil Must Establish an Infrastructure to Exploit Its Critical Minerals Wealth
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by senior fellow Monica de Bolle:
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Geology is not destiny: Brazil must establish an infrastructure to exploit its critical minerals wealth
The US drive for critical minerals from its trading partners is now a top economic and foreign policy priority. In February alone, the United States signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with mineral-rich countries, four more
Ranking Member Angie Craig, Agriculture Democrats Demand Answers on Fertilizer as Trump's Iran War Increases Farm and Food Costs
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig, Agriculture Democrats Demand Answers on Fertilizer as Trump's Iran War Increases Farm and Food Costs
In a letter led by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), members of the House Agriculture Committee urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate steps to stabilize fertilizer prices amid severe global supply di more
Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump Cabinet's Illegal Gutting of Endangered Species Protections to Benefit Big Oil Donors
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump Cabinet's Illegal Gutting of Endangered Species Protections to Benefit Big Oil Donors
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee voted to exempt all oil an more
Readout of CENTCOM Commander's Visit to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Central Command issued the following news:
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Readout of CENTCOM Commander's Visit to Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins provided the following readout:
During a visit to Israel, March 29-30, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper met with Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
The two leaders discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eli more
Select Committee Investigation Uncovers How China Evades Sanctions to Buy Crude From Iran, Venezuela, and Russia
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Select Committee Investigation Uncovers How China Evades Sanctions to Buy Crude from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia
Today, the Select Committee on China released a new investigation uncovering how China buys oil from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela - three countries that more
Southern Environmental Law Center: Duke Doubles Down on Expensive Gas Resources for Proposed Carbon Plan
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Duke doubles down on expensive gas resources for proposed Carbon Plan
Energy experts outline a more affordable and reliable path with clean, renewable resources that would save customers billions
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Monopoly utility Duke Energy's proposed resource plan is risky, lacks diversity of energy sources, and does not prioritize affordability for North Carolinians, more
Turk Warns of Deepening Clampdown on Freedom of Expression Across Middle East
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Turk warns of deepening clampdown on freedom of expression across Middle East
Since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran commenced, repression of civic space and freedom of expression has significantly deepened across the Middle East, compounding the already existing climate of fear unleashed by multiple conflicts and crises, UN Human Rights Chief Volker T more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Turk Warns of Deepening Clampdown on Freedom of Expression Across Middle East
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Turk warns of deepening clampdown on freedom of expression across Middle East
Since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran commenced, repression of civic space and freedom of expression has significantly deepened across the Middle East, compounding the already existing climate of fear unleashed by multiple conflicts and crises, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk warned today.
"We are w more
University of Florida Senior Director Farley Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Cassandra C. Farley, senior director of research, integrity, security and compliance at the University of Florida, from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat":
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Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, distinguished committee members, and fellow witnesses:
Thank you for the opportu more
Association of American Physicians & Surgeons: Economics Watch - Will 'Forever' Debt End?
TUCSON, Arizona, March 31 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following statement on March 29, 2026:
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Economics Watch: Will 'Forever' Debt End?
You have head politicians talk about "reducing the deficit," but have they ever talked about how to pay off the debt?
I don't think so--because the debt cannot and will not be paid.
But as the graph shows, we are approaching the end game of the deficit.
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Graph: Deficits Rise to 9.1% of GDP
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By mid-cen more
At least 1,500 Arrested in Iran as State Intensifies Domestic Crackdown
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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At least 1,500 Arrested in Iran as State Intensifies Domestic Crackdown
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Grave Fears of Manufactured Charges, Sham Trials, Death Sentences
Cover of War Used to Silence Dissent and Justify Violent Repression
March 31, 2026 -One month since the outbreak of the war in Iran, Islamic Republic security forces are carrying out a sweeping new wave of arbitrary arrests acr more
At Port of Seattle, Murray Talks Fighting for Waterway Infrastructure, Securing Historic $3.47 Billion for the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At Port of Seattle, Murray Talks Fighting for Waterway Infrastructure, Securing Historic $3.47 Billion for the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
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Murray : "When federal law is putting Washington state at a disadvantage, I will push with everything I've got to change the law and deliver a solution that works for our communities and creates jobs."
VIDEO OF PRESS CONFERENCE HERE, PHOTOS AND B-ROLL H more
Attorney General Tong, DCP Commissioner Cafferelli and DEEP Commissioner Dykes Announce Gasoline Abnormal Market Disruption
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong, DCP Commissioner Cafferelli and DEEP Commissioner Dykes Announce Gasoline Abnormal Market Disruption
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Notice of Market Disruption Triggers Price Gouging Consumer Protections
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli and Department of Energy and Environmental Protec more
Blocking millions in MENA: internet shutdowns in 2025
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release:
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Blocking millions in MENA: internet shutdowns in 2025
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Not a single day of 2025 passed without at least one internet shutdown. Last year, people across the world experienced the highest number of deliberate blackouts ever recorded by the #KeepItOn coalition.
Launching today, March 31, 2026, Access No more
Brief Warns of Looming Electricity Price Spikes from Iran War, Urges Immediate Action
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Brief Warns of Looming Electricity Price Spikes from Iran War, Urges Immediate Action
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Washington, D.C. - As global energy markets continue to reel from the War in Iran, the American Economic Liberties Project today released a new brief, " How Congress and States Should Respond to Electricity Price Spikes Due to the Iran War. " The paper analyzes how the continue more
British Ambassador Kariuki Condemns Ground Operation Expansion and Attacks on Peacekeepers
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, condemned the expansion of Israeli ground operations in Lebanon during a Security Council meeting in New York. Kariuki stated that the escalated military activity undermines efforts to disarm Hizballah and threatens Lebanese sovereignty.
He also denounced attacks on UNIFIL personnel that resulted in peacekeeper fatalities, stressing that all parties must ensure the safety of international personn more
CAPAC Releases 'Spill the Tea' Episode with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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CAPAC Releases 'Spill the Tea' Episode with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the eleventh episode of its Spill the Tea with Chair Meng video series with CAPAC Freshman Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10).
In the episode, Rep. Subramanyam discusses how the Trump administration is placing Americ more
Capitol Hill Report, 03-31-26
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 03-31-26
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Audio from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Cancer rates in Iowa, the SAVE America Act, Grassley's 99 county meetings, Iran and congressional power.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-03-31-26 more
CENTCOM Refutes Media Claims of U.S. Strikes in Lamerd, Iran
TAMPA, Florida, March 31 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
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CENTCOM Refutes Media Claims of U.S. Strikes in Lamerd, Iran
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TAMPA, Fla. -U.S. Central Command Spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins provided the following statement:
Several media outlets recently reported accusations of U.S. forces striking a sports hall and residential area in the city of Lamerd, Iran, on Feb. 28. After looking into the reports, U.S. Central Command has confirmed the accus more
Escalation in the Middle East reverses more than a year of economic growth in the Arab States region, according to new UN Development Programme assessment
NEW YORK, March 31 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:
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Escalation in the Middle East reverses more than a year of economic growth in the Arab States region, according to new UN Development Programme assessment
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Amman & New York - New estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) suggest the military escalation in the Middle East, now into its fifth week, may cost economies in the region from 3.7 to 6.0 percent of their collective Gross more
European Policy Centre: Andrew Puzder - Europe Must Adapt as U.S. Shifts to Asia
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 31 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following news on March 30, 2026:
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Andrew Puzder: Europe must adapt as US shifts to Asia
By Rajnish Singh, Media Outreach Executive
One day after the European Parliament's approval of key elements of the EU-US trade agreement, US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder spoke to the EPC as part of its "Thought Leadership" series. The ambassador assured the audience that the transatlantic relationship, despite numerous diverg more
Expanding Definitions of 'National Security,' Trump Administration Set to Illegally End Species Protections in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Expanding Definitions of 'National Security,' Trump Administration Set to Illegally End Species Protections in Gulf of Mexico
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WASHINGTON -President Trump today held a non-public meeting of the "God Squad" - a committee of agency heads with the power to veto protections for species on the brink of extinction - to ask for revocation of protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico more
Foreign Ministers Issue Joint Call for De-escalation and Lebanese Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office joined foreign ministers from nine other nations and the European Union High Representative in a joint statement released in London. The group expressed full support for the government of Lebanon and condemned attacks by Hizballah while calling for an immediate end to regional escalation involving Iran.
The statement urges Israel to avoid widening the conflict through ground operations and emphasizes that Lebanese more
Gabe Vasquez Fights to Lower Costs at the Pump for Hardworking New Mexicans
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Gabe Vasquez Fights to Lower Costs at the Pump for Hardworking New Mexicans
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House Republicans' failure to keep costs down is forcing New Mexico families to pay 37% more at the pump - the highest jump in the Southwest, despite already facing rising costs on everything from groceries to health care. As Republicans now weigh additional health care cuts to pay for their war in Iran, more
Gulf air defences boosted further, as Defence Secretary visits Middle East
LONDON, England, March 31 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news:
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Gulf air defences boosted further, as Defence Secretary visits Middle East
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Vital air defences from the UK are being deployed to the Middle East to further support Gulf partners from Iran's aggressive missiles and drone attacks which continue across the region.
As part of the UK's action in the collective defence of allies, without getting drawn into the wider war, the Defence Secretary is visiti more
Hegseth Impressed With Centcom Troops, 'Wartime Speed' During Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Hegseth Impressed With Centcom Troops, 'Wartime Speed' During Epic Fury
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A month ago, the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a combat operation laser-focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production capability and navy; and ensuring Iran will never have nuclear weapons.
Hegseth visited with troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury, March 28-29. After visiting the U.S. Central Command area more
High Capacity Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Solvent Resistant to Oxidative Degradation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- An inventor from Shahrekord, Iran, Safieh Karimi Vardanjani has been awarded a patent (No. US 12589349 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2023) for "High capacity carbon dioxide absorbent solvent resistant to oxidative degradation." more
House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington on Fox News: Reconciliation is the Tool We Need to Make America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Chairman Arrington on FOX News: Reconciliation is the Tool We Need to Make America Safe Again
On Sunday, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined "My View with Lara Trump" on FOX News to discuss using a second reconciliation package to Make America Safe Again.
On Reconciliation 2.0:
"We've had shutdowns over fraud-r more
HRC61: Civil society presents key takeaways from the session
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following statement with 21 organizations:
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HRC61: Civil society presents key takeaways from the session
On the "Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February 2026" and the "Urgent debate to discuss the Protection of Children an more
ICYMI: Multi-Millionaire Mike Rogers Thinks Michiganders Will Be 'Fine' With Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Multi-Millionaire Mike Rogers Thinks Michiganders Will Be 'Fine' with Skyrocketing Gas Prices
As gas prices continue to skyrocket, new reporting reveals that multi-millionaire Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" at a recent campaign event, telling a Michigander who was worried about paying more at the gas pump that "We're gonna be fine, we got plenty of oi more
Institute for Energy Research: Iran Conflict Is Hitting Europeans Hard
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Europeans Hard
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Key Takeaways
1 Europe was already suffering from high energy prices before the Iran conflict, as climate policies and other factors lifted prices there much higher than those in Asia and the United States.
2 Higher rates of renewable energy adoption in Europe have not reduced electricity prices, but have instead led to the offsho more
Institute for Energy Research: Iran War Is Disrupting Fertilizer Exports
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Iran War Is Disrupting Fertilizer Exports
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Key Takeaways
1 Iran's threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is affecting about a third of the world's fertilizer trade, raising prices 30% to 40% and threatening food supplies around the world.
2 Productive agriculture depends on fertilizer, and fertilizer depends on natural gas as its feedstock.
3 Iran is a major pr more
Institute for Energy Research: Terms for Ending the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Terms for Ending the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States and Iran have exchanged demands for an end to hostilities in the region as the continued effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts energy and commodity prices.
2 The sides appear far apart, with the United States demanding the Strait reopening and an end to Iran's nuclear program, while Iran is more
Institute for Energy Research: Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran
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Key Takeaways
1 President Trump has proposed a 15-point peace plan to Iran to cease hostilities in the Middle East, covering missiles, nuclear weapons, and maritime routes.
2 Pakistan is offering to host talks between parties, and Pakistan's army chief has reached out to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
3 Iran more
Institute for Energy Research: U.S. Needs to Expand Its Pipeline Network
WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The United States Needs to Expand Its Pipeline Network
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Key Takeaways
1 The war in Iran has demonstrated that the United States needs more energy infrastructure, especially natural gas pipelines.
2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett recently addressed this shortcoming and committed to easing burdensome procedures delaying action.
3 Congress has been work more
Media Tip Sheet: Kuwaiti Tanker Set on Fire
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Kuwaiti Tanker Set on Fire
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WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) - Early Tuesday, an Iranian drone struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker while anchored near the United Arab Emirates. The airstrike resulted in a fire, causing damage, but officials were able to extinguish it. All crew members on board were safe. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation warned that this incident could result in an oil spill in more
Mike Lawler Thinks Average Gas Prices Rising to $4/Gallon is "Absolutely Worth It"
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Thinks Average Gas Prices Rising to $4/Gallon is "Absolutely Worth It"
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Mike Lawler continues to recklessly stand behind Donald Trump's agenda, which is rapidly accelerating the affordability crisis in New York.
Earlier this month, Lawler told CNN that gas price increases from the war with Iran were "absolutely worth it."
In New York alone, gas prices are now at $ more
Military escalation threatens human and economic development gains across Iran, UNDP analysis warns
NEW YORK, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news:
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Military escalation threatens human and economic development gains across Iran, UNDP analysis warns
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Bangkok - A significant proportion of the population in the Islamic Republic of Iran could be pushed into poverty as daily life and local economic activity are disrupted, according to preliminary human development impact brief by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
These sh more
New measures coming in to ease cost of living pressure: 1 April 2026
LONDON, England, March 31 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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New measures coming in to ease cost of living pressure: 1 April 2026
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A raft of new measures - coming into force today (1 April 2026) - will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most.
In an uncertain and volatile world, the Prime Minister is continuing to work with allies to push for de-escalation in the Middle East - which is the surest and quickes more
NEW: Wisconsin Servicemembers Report Not Receiving Adequate Care After Being Injured in Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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NEW: Wisconsin Servicemembers Report Not Receiving Adequate Care After Being Injured in Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded action from the Trump Administration after Wisconsin servicemembers contacted her office and reported they were not getting the care they needed for injuries they sustained in the opening days of President Donald Trump's war in Iran.
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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Denied Essential Medical Care after Reported Heart Attack in Prison
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Denied Essential Medical Care after Reported Heart Attack in Prison
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The Free Narges Coalition is gravely concerned regarding the well-being and denial of independent medical care for Narges Mohammadi, based on recent reports received from Iran. On March more
President's War with Iran: Rep. McClain Delaney, Agriculture Committee Democrats Urge Action to Stabilize Fertilizer Prices
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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President's War with Iran: Rep. McClain Delaney, Agriculture Committee Democrats Urge Action to Stabilize Fertilizer Prices
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This week, Rep. April McClain Delaney-Maryland's only member of the House Agriculture Committee-joined 17 fellow Democratic Members of the Committee in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate action to stabilize fertilizer prices. These disrupti more
Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump Cabinet's Illegal Gutting of Endangered Species Protections to Benefit Big Oil Donors
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump Cabinet's Illegal Gutting of Endangered Species Protections to Benefit Big Oil Donors
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee voted to exempt all oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered more
Reed Smith named in GAR 30 ranking for 8th consecutive year
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith named in GAR 30 ranking for 8th consecutive year
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PARIS - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has included the firm in the 19th edition of its GAR 30 list of leading law firms for international arbitration. The authoritative publication has placed Reed Smith on its GAR 30 list for eight years in a row.
Re more
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Agriculture Committee Members Demand Solutions to Skyrocketing Fertilizer & Food Prices Caused by the Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McDonald Rivet, Agriculture Committee Members Demand Solutions to Skyrocketing Fertilizer & Food Prices Caused by the Iran War
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), and members of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture urged the Administration to take action to bring down fer more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Recent Civilian Deaths in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Recent Civilian Deaths in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement on recent civilian deaths in Iran:
"I am deeply concerned by reports of recent executions within Iran.
Since the protests began in December, thousands of Iranians have been killed and arrested.
As the war continues, the United Stat more
REPUBLICANS DID THAT: National Gas Average Rises to $4/Gallon
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPUBLICANS DID THAT: National Gas Average Rises to $4/Gallon
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House Republicans are recklessly bending the knee to Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, which is rapidly accelerating the affordability crisis at home.
Because of Donald Trump and House Republicans, the national gas average has risen to $4 per gallon, the highest since August of 2022.
The sharp rise in gas pric more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, over the weekend I had the opportunity to visit our troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury. We were in the ground -or on the ground, excuse me, in CENTCOM on Saturday for about half the day. For reasons of operational security so those troops are not target more
State Dept. Issues Transcript of Secretary Rubio Interview With George Stephanopoulos of ABC Good Morning America
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on March 30, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio with George Stephanopoulos of ABC Good Morning America:
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QUESTION: Let's talk more about this with the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us this morning. Let's talk about the President's comments overnight, talking about taking the oil on Kharg Island. How would he do this? Why would he do this? Won't it take grou more
State Dept. Issues Transcript of Secretary Rubio Interview With Hashem Ahelbarra of Al Jazeera
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on March 30, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio with Hashem Ahelbarra of Al Jazeera:
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QUESTION: Let me start by asking you this: Have more talks begun with Iran, or are we still in direct communications exploring common ground?
SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, there's messages and some direct talks going on between some inside of Iran and the United States, primarily through intermediaries, but there's b more
The Ripple Effect Of the Iran War On Struggling U.S. Farmers [CBS News]
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Ripple Effect Of the Iran War On Struggling U.S. Farmers [CBS News]
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"It will have significant ramifications for both those who produce our food, and for those who eat it" - Ag Policy Expert
U.S. farmers are being hit by the war in Iran at a time when the agriculture industry is already facing a Republican-driven crisis. The war has caused diesel and fertilizer prices to s more
Trump Approval Drops as North Carolinians Oppose Iran Escalation; Cooper Leads Senate Race
SALISBURY, North Carolina, March 31 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Trump Approval Drops as North Carolinians Oppose Iran Escalation; Cooper Leads Senate Race
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New Catawba College-YouGov survey finds majority against ground troops in Iran, skepticism of U.S. action, and a double-digit advantage for Roy Cooper in early U.S. Senate matchup.
An Update from the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service
One month into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, North Caroli more
U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again
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TAMPA, Fla. -U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today blasted the Trump Administration's latest proposal to weaken endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico to benefit Big Oil. Castor warned that the move risks repeating the costly damage of past disasters while doing nothing to lower prices for Americans alre more
US Central Command Contradicts Cluster Munition Policy
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US Central Command Contradicts Cluster Munition Policy
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Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, condemned on March 17 Iran's "reckless" use of cluster munitions, calling it an "inherently indiscriminate type of munition." Human Rights Watch has also confirmed Iran's use of these weapons in March in populated civilian areas in Israel, which may amount to war crimes.
While Admiral Co more
Vice Ranking Member Brown Co-Leads Agriculture Democrats in Demand for Answers on Rising Farm and Food Costs Due to Trump's Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Vice Ranking Member Brown Co-Leads Agriculture Democrats in Demand for Answers on Rising Farm and Food Costs Due to Trump's Iran War
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House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) have co-led a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate steps to protect American farmers by stabilizing fertilizer prices amid sever more
Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Lead Probe Into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
"(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his invo more
ICYMI: Pfluger Talks Iran, Airpower, and Readiness on the Fox News Rundown Podcast
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Pfluger Talks Iran, Airpower, and Readiness on the Fox News Rundown Podcast
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WASHINGTON, DC - ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): Rep. Pfluger joined Jessica Rosenthal on the Fox News Rundown Podcast to break down the latest on Iran, airpower, and what it will take to keep America mission-ready.
From the cockpit to Congress, Rep. Pfluger drew on his 20+ years of experience as an Air Force figh more
In Tacoma, Murray Meets with Veterans as Trump Undermines VA, Highlights Cost of War and Calls Again for End to War with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In Tacoma, Murray Meets with Veterans as Trump Undermines VA, Highlights Cost of War and Calls Again for End to War with Iran
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Murray, who was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq War, also clashed with the Bush administration over their failure to properly invest in VA care for the influx of Iraq war veterans-today she is issuing a similar warning, highlighting how politicians like Donald Trump a more
International Service for Human Rights: Reject lawlessness, hold the U.S. accountable
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news:
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HRC61: Reject lawlessness, hold the United States accountable
ISHR, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Advocates for Human Rights, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and Human Rights First delivered a joint statement at the Human Rights Council on the United States' refusal to cooperate with the Universal Periodic Review.
The joint statement was deli more
Iran: Military Stepping Up Child Recruitment
NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: Military Stepping Up Child Recruitment
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(Beirut) - Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is conducting a campaign to recruit children as young as 12 to volunteer to become "homeland defending combatants," Human Rights Watch said today. The military recruitment and use of children is a grave violation of children's rights and a war crime when the children are under 15.
On Ma more
Senator Markey Calls for Reversal of USPS Postage Rate Hike to Cover Trump-Induced Gasoline Cost Increase, Urges Transition to Electric Fleet
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Calls for Reversal of USPS Postage Rate Hike to Cover Trump-Induced Gasoline Cost Increase, Urges Transition to Electric Fleet
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Letter Text (PDF)
Washington (March 30, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to Postmaster General David Steiner, objecting to the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to raise postage rates in response to surging gas more
Warren, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
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Multiple incidents prompted speculation about possible insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Representative Maxine Water more
State Dept.: Condemning the Attacks on the Private Residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Barzani
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Condemning the Attacks on the Private Residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Barzani
The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.
These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assau more
