Akamai Reports 4th Quarter 2025 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Akamai Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 and Full-year 2025 Financial Results
Fourth quarter highlights
- Revenue of $1.095 billion, up 7% year-over-year and up 6% when adjusted for foreign exchange/*
- Cloud Infrastructure Services/** revenue of $94 million, up 45% year-over-year and up 44% when adjusted for foreign exchange/*
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CrowdStrike and Qualtrics Extend Security for Customer and Employee Experience Programs With New Integration
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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CrowdStrike and Qualtrics Extend Security for Customer and Employee Experience Programs with New Integration
Integration of CrowdStrike Falcon Shield with the Qualtrics Platform brings real-time visibility and automated protection to customer and employee experience data
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Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $656 Million
MOLINE, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release:
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Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $656 Million
* First quarter shipments ahead of plan as order books strengthen
* Diverse customer segments and geographies enable resilience and growth
* Net income guidance range increased to $4.5 billion - $5.0 billion
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Deere & Company reported net income of $656 million for th more
DEGU Debuts With Better AI Predictions and Explanations
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 20 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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DEGU debuts with better AI predictions and explanations
The Takeaway
CSHL's Koo lab introduces DEGU, a new AI tool that distills the predictive power of multiple DNNs into a single, more manageable model. DEGU-trained models offer better genomic predictions--and better explanations for those predictions--than AI trained using standard methods. And they do it at a fraction of the cost.
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Department of State Launches Edge AI Package for the Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Department of State Launches Edge AI Package for the Indo-Pacific
Today, the U.S. Department of State is proud to announce the launch of a competitive process to award up to $200 million in foreign assistance funding to support programs to accelerate the deployment of secure, high-quality, and affordable handheld smartphone devices across the Indo-Pacific region.
Through the Edge AI Pac more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Accelerating Science With Digital Twins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Accelerating Science with Digital Twins
Researchers at Berkeley Lab are building digital twins that link physical systems with AI-informed models to accelerate discovery.
Key Takeaways
* Digital twins are ultra-accurate computer-based simulations of complex physical systems used for exploring "what-if" scenarios and guiding real-time decisions in science and engineerin more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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E&C Democrats Investigate Elon Musk's Grok for Spreading Rampant Non-Consensual, Sexualized Content
The Millions of AI-Generated Images on X Likely Qualify as Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and Child Sexual Abuse Material, Congressional Leaders Warn
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Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. more
Everbridge XMatters to Host London Event on the Future of Incident Management
GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 20 -- Everbridge, an enterprise software company that offers applications which provide information about critical events to help with personal safety and business continuity, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Everbridge xMatters to Host London Event on the Future of Incident Management
LONDON - Everbridge, Inc., the global leader in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, will host an exclusive custom more
Exelon Commends U.S. Department of the Treasury for Issuing Tax Notice That Addresses Affordability, Promotes Grid Investment
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Exelon Commends U.S. Department of the Treasury for Issuing Tax Notice that Addresses Affordability, Promotes Grid Investment
Exelon today commended the U.S. Department of the Treasury for issuing corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) notice that addresses energy affordability for customers and allows for the critical infrastructure investments necessary to deliver s more
Fordham Focus on AI: Exploring Ethical Challenges in Business
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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A Fordham Focus on AI: Exploring Ethical Challenges in Business
By Patrick Verel
For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next.
In this installment, we sat down with Carolina Villegas-Galaviz, PhD, a visiting research scholar at the Gabelli School of Business.
Villegas-Galavi more
Franklin & Marshall College Launches 'AI and Liberal Arts' Certificate to Prepare Future Leaders
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Franklin & Marshall College announced an interdisciplinary certificate program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to lead in a workforce being transformed by artificial intelligence. The Artificial Intelligence and the Liberal Arts Certificate combines technical proficiency with ethical judgment and critical thinking to address the societal changes brought by the technology.
The college has integrated AI into its research and teaching for over a decade. more
Frontline Education Releases Third Annual K-12 Lens Report, Revealing Shift in District Pressure Points
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 (TNSrep) -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Frontline Education Releases Third Annual K-12 Lens Report, Revealing Shift in District Pressure Points
Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of K-12 Lens 2026: Decoding the Trends Shaping District Decisions, its more
GitLab Chief Executive Officer Bill Staples and GitLab Chief Financial Officer Jessica Ross to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 20 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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GitLab Chief Executive Officer Bill Staples and GitLab Chief Financial Officer Jessica Ross to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced that GitLab Chief Executive Officer Bill Staples and GitLab C more
Hearings Notice: House Financial Services Committee Schedule for March 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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HEARINGS NOTICE: House Financial Services Committee Schedule for March 2026
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for March 2026:
Markup of Various Measures
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office more
ICYMI: Ford Foundation's Heather Gerken and Knight Foundation's Maribel Perez Wadsworth Discuss Philanthropy's Role In Safeguarding Democracy at Knight Media Forum 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Ford Foundation's Heather Gerken and Knight Foundation's Maribel Perez Wadsworth Discuss Philanthropy's Role In Safeguarding Democracy at Knight Media Forum 2026
Ford Foundation and Knight Foundation presidents reflect on philanthropy and the work required to strengthen democracy, protect the First Amendment and rebuild public trust
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MIAMI - At a moment when the First Amendment is under threat, Knight Foundati more
INCOMPAS Files Comments to NTIA on BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Funds
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS Files Comments to NTIA on BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Funds
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, filed comments yesterday to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in response to their request for written feedback on how to use Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Programs funds saved through the Trump Administration and Secretary L more
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 20 (TNSrep) -- Intellicheck issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Intellicheck Inaugural Identity Fraud Threat Report Exposes Widespread Fraud Risks Threatening Massive Losses Across Industries
Analysis of nearly 100 million identity verifications provide new insight into evolving fraud trends
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Intellicheck, Inc.(Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identity validation solutions more
Kearney Announces Partnership With ServiceNow to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation Through Agentic AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Kearney, a management consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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Kearney announces partnership with ServiceNow to accelerate enterprise transformation through agentic AI
Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm, announced their partnership with ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, to help organizations unlock enterprise-scale value through agentic AI.
The collaboration draws on Kearney's strategic insight and proc more
Mercyhurst Students Help Launch Generative AI Platform Through Data(2) Partnership
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Students at Mercyhurst University contributed to the campus launch of a generative AI-powered analytics platform through a collaboration between the Center for Intelligence Research, Analysis and Training (CIRAT) and the firm data(2). The platform arrived on campus following a period where students acted as beta testers and early adopters to evaluate the tool.
Through practical application and feedback, the student body helped refine the functionality of the technology be more
National MS Society: What's Next? The 2026 ACTRIMS Forum Looks to the Future of Multiple Sclerosis Research
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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What's Next? The 2026 ACTRIMS Forum Looks to the Future of Multiple Sclerosis Research
Young scientists were out in full force, among 1750 researchers and clinicians who attended the 11th Annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum from February 4-- February 7. In fact, nearly all those who took the stage were new speakers at ACTRIMS.
The theme of the m more
NEI Scientists Develop "Digital Twin" of Eye Cells to Understand and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration
BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NEI scientists develop "digital twin" of eye cells to understand and treat age-related macular degeneration
Breakthrough modeling technology reveals how cells lose their organization in leading cause of vision loss.
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National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers have developed a digital replica of crucial eye cells, providing a new tool for studying how the cells organize themselves when they are more
Pearson and Deloitte Announce New Alliance to Equip Enterprises and Government Organizations With AI-Powered Learning and Address the Global Skills Gap
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Pearson and Deloitte announce new alliance to equip enterprises and government organizations with AI-powered learning and address the global skills gap
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Deloitte today announced an alliance to co-develop and deliver end-to-end talent, leadership, and workforce development solutions f more
Robinhood Takes on Tax Season With a New Suite of Services
MENLO PARK, California, Feb. 20 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following statement on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Robinhood Takes on Tax Season With a New Suite of Services
Today, as part of Robinhood's mission to become a true financial superapp, we announced a new collaboration with april, which will give Robinhood customers access to file their 2025 federal and state taxes at no cost through April 15, 2026. This comes on the heels of a recently announced pilot prog more
Sedgwick: U.S. Industries See More Recalls and Defective Units in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 20 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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U.S. industries see more recalls and defective units in 2025
Sedgwick releases 2026 State of the Nation U.S. Product Safety and Recall Index report
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U.S. product recall activity increased in 2025, with both the frequency of recall events and volume of defective units rising year-over-year. According to Sedgwick's 2026 State more
Senator Banks Visits Purdue With NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Senator Banks Visits Purdue with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
West Lafayette, IN, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and National Institute of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya visited with Purdue University's Office of Research Leadership.
Earlier this month, Senator Banks discussed the importance of fair health research funding for Indiana universities with Dr. Bhattac more
TEDCO Announces Builder Funds Investment in Ufarmx
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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TEDCO Announces Builder Funds Investment in Ufarmx
Company aims to advance innovation in agriculture and food systems
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Ufarmx.
"At UfarmX, we've embarked on what many consider mission impossible--building credit infrastructure fo more
Treasury Releases Two New Resources to Guide AI Use in the Financial Sector
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Treasury Releases Two New Resources to Guide AI Use in the Financial Sector
In support of the President's AI Action Plan (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf), which calls for clear standards, shared understanding, and risk-based governance to ensure artificial intelligence is deployed safely and responsibly, the U.S. Depar more
University of California-Davis: Checking In With Chancellor May - Our Collaboration Drives Breakthroughs
DAVIS, California, Feb. 20 -- The University of California Davis issued the following statement on Feb. 19, 2026, by Chancellor Gary S. May:
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Checking In With Chancellor May: Our Collaboration Drives Breakthroughs
To the UC Davis Community:
When I am asked what makes UC Davis special, one of the first thoughts that always comes to mind is our collaborative spirit. We learn together. We work together. We look out for one another. And together, on our Davis and Sacramento campuses and bey more
University of Mississippi: Legal AI Takes Center Stage at Law School
OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 20 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Legal AI Takes Center Stage at Law School
Expert Scott Shapiro to explore AI, ethics and the future of legal interpretation
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The growing use of artificial intelligence in legal reasoning and the legal field will be the topic of discussion at the Jack Dunbar and Wylene Dunbar Lecture in Philosophy and Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
The free, public event is scheduled for 4 p. more
University of South Carolina: Finding Uses for Old Drugs
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news:
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Finding new uses for old drugs
Research team scours decades of medical records to determine if treatments for chronic illness may also help prevent dementia
By Page Ivey, pivey@mailbox.sc.edu
As longer lifespans mean that more people may have to deal with Alzheimer's and other dementias, researchers are working overtime to find new treatments. To leave no stone unturned, researchers at the more
UT Launches School of Computing, Uniting Computer and Data Science, Statistics, Information Disciplines
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
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UT Launches New School of Computing, Uniting Computer and Data Science, Statistics, Information Disciplines
New school will unite key strengths to establish a center of excellence, strengthening interdisciplinary research and preparing talent for a rapidly changing economy.
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The University of Texas System Board of Regents today approved the creation of a new School of Computing at The University of T more
UWF Launches Center for Cybersecurity and AI to Advance National and Global Impact
PENSACOLA, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF Launches Center for Cybersecurity and AI to Advance National and Global Impact
The University of West Florida is proud to announce the official expansion of its nationally recognized Center for Cybersecurity to the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, signifying the center's expanded mission to become a global leader in advancing more
Virginia Military Institute: Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Cadets Lead Cyber Defense Workshops to Benefit Area Small Businesses
Virginia Military Institute has developed an experiential learning project called, "Students-Led Cyber Defense: Creating a Safer Digital Landscape for Local Businesses and Nonprofits in Rockbridge County," in which VMI cadets serve as instructors, mentors, trainers, and support to nonprofits and small local organizations in Rockbridg more
Warren Presses Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Powell to Rule Out Taxpayer-Funded Bailout for Cryptocurrency Billionaires
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Warren Presses Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Powell to Rule Out Taxpayer-Funded Bailout for Cryptocurrency Billionaires
"Any government response to Bitcoin's recent crash must be centered around bolstering safeguards for individual crypto holders."
"American taxpayers should not be on the more
A neural blueprint for human-like intelligence in soft robots
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A neural blueprint for human-like intelligence in soft robots
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A new artificial intelligence control system enables soft robotic arms to learn a wide repertoire of motions and tasks once, then adjust to new scenarios on the fly, without needing retraining or sacrificing functionality.
This breakthrough brings soft robotics closer to human-like adaptability for real-world applica more
A New Method to Steer AI Output Uncovers Vulnerabilities and Potential Improvements
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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A New Method to Steer AI Output Uncovers Vulnerabilities and Potential Improvements
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Using this steering approach, the research team conducted experiments on some of the largest open-source LLMs in use today, such as Llama and Deepseek, identifying and influencing 512 concepts within five classes, ranging from fears, to moods, to locations. The method worked not only in English, b more
AFSOC strategizes on adapting special air warfare for an evolving world
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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AFSOC strategizes on adapting special air warfare for an evolving world
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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) -Air Force Special Operations Command opened the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium with senior leaders underscoring the command's enduring focus on people and rapid adaptability to win the future fight in a complex and ever-changing global security environment.
Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, AFSOC commander, and Chief Master more
AI reveals chemistry behind high-performance battery electrolytes
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI reveals chemistry behind high-performance battery electrolytes
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A new artificial intelligence framework developed at Cornell can accurately predict the performance of battery electrolytes while revealing the chemical principles that govern them, providing engineers with a new tool for designing better batteries.
The framework, published Feb. 19 in Nature Computational Science, focuses on high-performing li more
Ariz. Senate Republicans Advance Border Security Package as Democrat Governor, Attorney General Undermine Law Enforcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Border Security Package as Democrat Governor, Attorney General Undermine Law Enforcement
Senate Republicans are advancing a comprehensive border security package to ensure that Arizona stands firmly with law enforcement and safe communities, even as Arizona's attorney general and governor continue to send dangerous and irresponsible signa more
Army Doctrine Writers Embrace AI to Speed Knowledge to Force
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Army Doctrine Writers Embrace AI to Speed Knowledge to Force
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The process of writing Army doctrine, traditionally measured in years, is getting a 21st-century upgrade. Thanks to digital tools, some enabled by artificial intelligence, authors at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate are examining processes and gaining efficiencies without sacrificing their high standards for quality and precision.
"We have more
At NCCU, Science Meets Service in $1.09 Million Biosecurity Breakthrough
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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At NCCU, Science Meets Service in $1.09 Million Biosecurity Breakthrough
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is leading a $1,097,158 NCInnovation Partnership Grant aimed at transforming university research into real-world biosecurity solutions.
The collaboration, anchored by NCCU and supported by NC State University and Orion Integrated Biosciences, underscores the state's commitmen more
AT&T and Cisco: Powering the Future of IoT with 5G Standalone
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
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AT&T and Cisco: Powering the Future of IoT with 5G Standalone
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SAN JOSE, Calif., and DALLAS, Texas - February 19, 2026 - AT&T (NYSE:T) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) are deepening a long-standing strategic relationship built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to enabling highly secure connectivity and management tools that help enterprises optimize operations and a more
Aviation Week Op-Ed: AI Enhances Pilot Training With Supercharged Debriefings, Embry-Riddle President Writes
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Aviation Week Op-Ed: AI Enhances Pilot Training With Supercharged Debriefings, Embry-Riddle President Writes
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In his latest Aviation Week essay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., writes about how artificial intelligence holds the promise of providing students with personalized debriefings that supplement lessons taught by instructors during training f more
Boise State University: America 250 - The Celebration is On
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 19 -- Boise State University issued the following news:
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America 250: The celebration is on
On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The document is so famous and iconic that, in a weird way, we can forget about it, thinking we know it when, in truth, we don't. But the declaration deserves a close look. It did nothing less than sever ties between our 13 original colonies and Great Britain. Equ more
Brain organoids can be trained to solve a goal-directed task
SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 19 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Brain organoids can be trained to solve a goal-directed task
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* Researchers used brain organoids to solve the cart-pole balancing problem, showing they can process information in real time and learn to respond.
* Coaching organoids to improve their performance increased success at the cart-pole problem from a 4.5% success rate for random training to a 46% success rate when usi more
Business Technology Council Welcomes New Member to Executive Committee
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Feb. 19 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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Business Technology Council Welcomes New Member to Executive Committee
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The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Business Technology Council (BTC) welcomed Scott Nash, director of sales, product and strategy at Spectra Premium, to its executive committee.
Continuing to serve on the executive committee are:
* Chair: Jim Naso, Applicati more
Catawba College Welcomes Alumnus to Campus for Industry Collaboration with Ketner School of Business Students
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Welcomes Alumnus to Campus for Industry Collaboration with Ketner School of Business Students
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Catawba College welcomed alumnus Andy Turner '00, President and CEO of Burkle North America, to campus on Tuesday afternoon, February 10, for a special visit with faculty and students in the Ketner School of Business (KSOB).
During his visit, Turner met with KSOB faculty and students and engage more
Chemical engineering researchers earn first publication for Oklahoma in top AI conference
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 19 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Chemical engineering researchers earn first publication for Oklahoma in top AI conference
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Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu
Dr. Zeyuan Song, a recent Ph.D. graduate of the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, and Dr. Zheyu Jiang, assistant professor for CHE, have achieved a milestone rarely seen in Oklahoma's rese more
Citymesh goes live with world's first commercial mobile service on 5G Core SaaS, powered by Nokia and AWS
SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Citymesh goes live with world's first commercial mobile service on 5G Core SaaS, powered by Nokia and AWS
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Espoo, Finland, February 19, 2026 -The world's first commercial mobile service on 5G Core SaaS, powered by Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS), is now live with Belgium's Citymesh, marking a new era in how telecommunications providers can choose to build and scale their networks.
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CMU faculty embracing digital learning in a University-wide fellows program
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU faculty embracing digital learning in a University-wide fellows program
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Students are typically deemed tech savvy, regularly using office programs, social media, and even AI in their day-to-day. Yet, working with these tools in discipline-specific ways to learn specific digital literacy skills in their major may not be as common.
To further students' learning and career-readiness througho more
Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced H.R. 7540, the United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026. This bill would establish a United States-Israe more
Curtis Statement on New USPTO Community Engagement Office in Utah
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Statement on New USPTO Community Engagement Office in Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) issued the following statement on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s announcement that a new community engagement office will be opened at the University of Utah:
"Today's announcement is an investment in American ingenuity and reinforces Utah's leadership in research, te more
DARPA Launches Program to Pioneer Next-Generation Protein Sequencing for National Security and Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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Turning proteins into PROSE
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The ability to rapidly detect and identify unknown proteins remains a critical gap for a number of areas, such as healthcare, biotechnology, and national security. Existing tools can characterize proteins with known sequences, but they struggle to read long, chemically complex, and modified proteins, including toxins and engineered threats designed to evade dete more
Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Enrollment in AI-focused degrees surges at University at Buffalo
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New Department of AI and Society, funded by $5 million state grant, pairs AI with communication, geospatial analysis and other disciplines
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Seven new interdisciplinary artifical intelligence degrees launched last year are getting just the kind of attention the University at Buffalo ha more
Florida State University students build AI career tools in 24-hour sprint with Amazon Web Services
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University students build AI career tools in 24-hour sprint with Amazon Web Services
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Florida State University students spent 24 hours building AI-powered tools to help solve one of higher education's toughest challenges: connecting students to the right internships and early career opportunities.
Hosted by FSU's Innovation Hub, the university's 10th 24-Hour Design Sprint, "Hack the Jo more
From VHS to virtual: APSU professor explores future of online P.E. in groundbreaking study
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 19 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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From VHS to virtual: APSU professor explores future of online P.E. in groundbreaking study
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Dr. Alex Adams, an assistant professor in APSU's Department of Health and Human Performance, has published the first comprehensive review on virtual K-12 physical education practices since 2018 and says more research is needed. | Photo by Seth Riker
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. Alex Adams, an assistant prof more
GSSM Invites Families Across South Carolina to Experience STEM at Inside GSSM
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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GSSM Invites Families Across South Carolina to Experience STEM at Inside GSSM
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) invites families, educators and community members from across South Carolina to experience STEM learning firsthand during Inside GSSM, a free, family-friendly event designed to spark curi more
Helexon Selects Calix To Power BEAD-Fueled Growth
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Helexon Selects Calix To Power BEAD-Fueled Growth
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-February 19, 2026- C alix, In c. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Helexon opens in a new tab has selected Calix to support one of the largest rural broadband buildouts underway in the United States, with a multi-year deployment planned to deliver thousands of miles of fiber more
Inside how SETAF-AF will turn innovation into capability during African Lion 26
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news:
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Inside how SETAF-AF will turn innovation into capability during African Lion 26
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AGADIR, Morocco - More than 40 technology vendors will test cutting-edge military capabilities alongside U.S. military forces from April 20 to May 08, 2026, as part of an effort to close the gap between emerging innovation and the warfighter in Moroc more
Jed Foundation: Youth Mental Health in the AI Era - How GenAI Enters Help-Seeking Pathways
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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Youth Mental Health in the AI Era: How GenAI Enters Help-Seeking Pathways
New National Research Reveals How Context Shapes AI's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Surgo Health, Young Futures, and The Jed Foundation (JED) find uneven risks and opportunities across youth AI engagement
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Washington, DC -- As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent in young people's lives, more
Juniata Student Champions Human-Centered Leadership in Bailey Oratorical Victory
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Juniata Student Champions Human-Centered Leadership in Bailey Oratorical Victory
Jahnavi Patel '26 of Ahmedabad, India, issued a call to draw from Juniata College's liberal arts tradition while envisioning a future shaped by artificial intelligence to win the 116th Bailey Oratorical. Patel's compelling speech earned her the $1,000 grand prize and the honor of having her name inscribed on the historic Bailey more
Kean University to Host Abitronix Technology Expo, Showcasing Innovations in AI, Security and Customer Experience
UNION, New Jersey, Feb. 19 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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Kean University to Host Abitronix Technology Expo, Showcasing Innovations in AI, Security and Customer Experience
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Kean University will host the Abitronix Technology Expo 2026, a free technology trade show and education event designed for senior IT executives and organizational leaders, on Tuesday, March 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the STEM Building on Kean's Union campus.
Produced by Abitronix, a global pro more
McClellan Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
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Richmond, VA - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District.
Every spring, the Congressional Institute hosts the Congressional Art Competition, an annual nationwide, bipartisan program that c more
Md. Labor Dept.: Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies
Following last week's State of the State address, Governor Wes Moore today announced details surrounding the administration's $4 million investment to help prepare Maryland workers, employers, and community organizations to succeed in a future shaped by AI and more
MDC and Intel Mark Five Years of AI Leadership, Announce Expansion Through the National Applied AI Consortium
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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MDC and Intel Mark Five Years of AI Leadership, Announce Expansion Through the National Applied AI Consortium
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Miami, Feb. 19, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) and Intel Corporation celebrated their landmark five-year collaboration transforming the landscape of artificial intelligence education in South Florida and announced a major national expansion through the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) that more
Misericordia University Faculty Present Research on Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centered Design at International Conference in Florence, Italy
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Misericordia University issued the following news:
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Misericordia University Faculty Present Research on Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centered Design at International Conference in Florence, Italy
Misericordia University faculty members recently shared their innovative research at the 9th International Conference on Human Intelligent Systems Integration (IHSI 2026): Disruptive and Innovative Technologies, held February 11-13, 2026, at the Universita d more
N.J. Health Dept.: Utility Assistance Pilot Program Launches to Bring Relief to New Jersey WIC Families
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Utility Assistance Pilot Program Launches to Bring Relief to New Jersey WIC Families
Pilot Program Provides Hassle-Free Assistance to 1,250 NJ Families, Recognizing Link Between Health and Financial Security
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The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today announced a new pilot program that will provide 1,250 New Jersey families enrolled in the Women, Infants, and more
New research takes first step toward advance warnings of space weather
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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New research takes first step toward advance warnings of space weather
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February 19, 2026 -New research by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF-NCAR) has developed a new tool providing a first step toward the ability to forecast space weather weeks in advance, instead of just hours. This a more
NiCE Reports 14% Year-Over-Year Cloud Revenue Growth for Fourth Quarter and 13% Growth for Full Year 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Reports 14% Year-Over-Year Cloud Revenue Growth for Fourth Quarter and 13% Growth for Full Year 2025
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* Company expects 14.5%-15.0% year over year cloud revenue growth for full year 2026
* Year-end '25 cloud backlog growth accelerates to 25% year over year
* Q4 2025 AI ARR increased 66% year over year
* Company announces new $600 mi more
Optica Names 22 Recipients for 2026 Awards and Medals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release:
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Optica Names 22 Recipients for 2026 Awards and Medals
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WASHINGTON - Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is pleased to announce the recipients of several of its 2026 awards and medals. These awards highlight outstanding technical, research, educational, business, leadership and service accomplishments.
"The 2026 Optica award and medal reci more
Oracle Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software
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Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Financial Planning Software for Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning more
Prof. Sheehan: When It Comes to AI, We Should Proceed with Caution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Sheehan: When It Comes to AI, We Should Proceed with Caution
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Writing in Real Clear Markets, Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of the College of Public Affairs at The University of Baltimore and a professor of public and international affairs, says there are inherent risks in assigning significant permissions to the creators and purveyors of artificial intelligence. Giving any AI builder too m more
Reps. Gabe Evans and Nick Langworthy send letter to the Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighting AI Overregulation Concerns in Colorado and New York
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Gabe Evans and Nick Langworthy send letter to the Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighting AI Overregulation Concerns in Colorado and New York
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WASHINGTON -Today Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) sent a letter to Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, regarding newly enacted state-level regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) and more
Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance, Clean Cooking Alliance, Energy Corps to Scale Modern Cooking Technologies in Africa
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance, Clean Cooking Alliance, Energy Corps to Scale Modern Cooking Technologies in Africa
* New Clean Cooking Accelerator Initiative launched at IEA 2026 Ministerial to expand prosperity in Africa, where 1 billion people rely on traditional fuels such as wood and charcoal
* Initiative seeks to scale access to cleaner, healthier cooking methods by strengthening su more
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $647,000 Granted to Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees
The $647,000 total will be divided amongst 13 awardees
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees, marking an important milestone for the organization. more
Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits
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Two new Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects are advancing rice breeding strategies to improve productivity for growers while creating new opportunities in health-focused markets.
Led by Shyamal Talukder, Ph.D., AgriLife Research rice breeder, genetic more
Thirteen UT Students Earn Gilman Scholarships To Study Abroad
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 19 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Thirteen UT Students Earn Gilman Scholarships To Study Abroad
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Thirteen students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been offered a collective $38,500 in Gilman Scholarship awards from the U.S. Department of State to support their studies abroad.
"We are delighted to see so many Vols expanding their educational journeys by pursuing study abroad while receiving recognition from the G more
UConn Humanities Panel Explores the Future of AI and Work
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Humanities Panel Explores the Future of AI and Work
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With millions of people now using generative AI to complete tasks both large and small, there is considerable anxiety about how this technology will impact the future of work. Are jobs now at risk because of AI? What is the right approach to integrating AI into the workplace - optimism or skepticism?
A recent panel, co-sponsored by the U more
UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
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* Strong revenue growth of 6.8% to $789 million, including 5.7% organic growth
* Net income of $71 million, including a $37 million more
USINDOPACOM commander strengthens U.S.-India defense ties during visit
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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USINDOPACOM commander strengthens U.S.-India defense ties during visit
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BENGALURU, India -Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited India Feb. 14-19, 2026, to collaborate on U.S.-India shared security interests and to strengthen the nations' close military ties.
The visit to New Delhi, Chandimandir and Bengaluru underscored India's vital role in advancing regional sec more
USU Exchange Researcher Major Daniel Thompson Secures U.K.'s Prestigious Wiseman Medal
BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Exchange Researcher Major Daniel Thompson Secures U.K.'s Prestigious Wiseman Medal
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Major Daniel Thompson's path to the prestigious United Kingdom Defence Medical Services Wiseman Medal began at a 2021 medical conference in London. While attending a presentation by former USU ESEP researcher U.K. Major Simon Tallowin, Thompson recognized a shared vision for the future of military medicine. more
Utah selected for new USPTO community engagement office location
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Utah selected for new USPTO community engagement office location
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Grand opening of new community engagement office to serve as innovation center for local/regional innovators
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the selection and grand opening of a new community engagement office location in Utah to serve innovators in part of t more
Vanderbilt Law School: VPA Report Outlines Bipartisan Policy Agenda to Empower 'Little Tech'
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news:
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New VPA Report Outlines Bipartisan Policy Agenda to Empower "Little Tech"
As Big Tech companies grow in money, power, and influence, leaders from Washington to Silicon Valley, and on the political right and left, have focused on how to clear a path for challengers, startups, and new entrants -- collectively, "Little Tech." A new report from Asad Ramzanali, the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator's (VPA) more
WBA Publishes Industry First Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Wi-Fi
SAN RAMON, California, Feb. 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance issued the following news release:
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WBA Publishes Industry First Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Wi-Fi
New Wireless Broadband Alliance report lays out the frameworks and priorities needed to scale intelligent Wi-Fi without industry fragmentation
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London, UK -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoper more
BU Wheelock Launches Graduate Program in AI and Education
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 18 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following Q&A on Feb. 17, 2026, by Stephanies Vang with TJ McKenna, clinical assistant professor in science education:
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BU Wheelock Launches Graduate Program in AI and Education
New master's and certificate programs prepare educators to keep student learning, not technology, at the center of the classroom
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BU Wheelock recently launched two new graduate programs in AI more
Palantir moves From Denver to Miami After mounting public pressure
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Palantir moves From Denver to Miami After mounting public pressure
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DENVER, CO (February 18, 2026) Colorado residents and organizers celebrated a victory last night after Palantir Technologies suddenly announced that the company has moved their headquarters from Denver to Miami, Florida. Palantir is a tech and weapons company that uses artificial intelligen more
Sullivan Touts "Alaska Comeback," Historic Opportunities, in Annual Address to Legislature
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Touts "Alaska Comeback," Historic Opportunities, in Annual Address to Legislature
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JUNEAU, ALASKA -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), in his annual address today to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau, laid out a vision for the "Alaska Comeback," highlighting the state's resilience and its historic opportunities to grow after several years of federal policies that targete more
UW-Parkside Launches Bold AI Fluency Initiative
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Feb. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news:
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UW-Parkside Launches Bold AI Fluency Initiative
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KENOSHA, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is launching a campus-wide initiative to achieve AI fluency for students, faculty, and staff by 2028. Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Kenosha-based Ordify AI, the university will integrate artificial intelligence into the curriculum and campus operations to prepare g more
WATCH: Provost Sotiropoulos discusses Penn State's AI Transformation initiative
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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WATCH: Provost Sotiropoulos discusses Penn State's AI Transformation initiative
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In this video, Penn State's Executive Vice President and Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos shares how the University is embracing the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. As part of a University-wide AI Transformation initiative, Pen more
ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 17 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news:
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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2026) - As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion.
University, government and industry leaders un more
University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy: Visual Journalism on the Front Lines - Truth, Trust, Democracy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news:
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Visual Journalism on the Front Lines: Truth, Trust, and Democracy
In an era of social media, deepfakes, and shrinking attention spans, images not only convey the news, but also influence public trust and hold power to account.
By Natalie Ermann Russell
"As humans, we're skeptical of everything, but we trust our eyes," said Sanjay Suchak, a former Karsh Institute pra more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality Budget Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44136) on Feb. 12, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata and research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan.
Here are excerpts:
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Budget: Fact Sheet
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the federal agency charged with supporting research designed to im more
Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress & Presidents When Speaking to the Public Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11395) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Todd Garvey:
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A Tale of Two Immunities: Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress and Presidents When Speaking to the Public
Presidents and Members of Congress regularly communicate with the American public. When the President speaks directly to the people, he is often either conveying information or using the more
Financial Stability & Economic Growth Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12655) on Feb. 12, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Financial Stability and Economic Growth
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), an interagency council headed by the Treasury Secretary and composed primarily of financial regulators, has been tasked with monitoring and mitigating systemic risks to financial stability. (For background, see more
Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument - Commercial Fishing Interests & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13090) on Feb. 12, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument: Commercial Fishing Interests and Considerations for Congress
Introduction
The Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument (PIHMNM; Figure 1), known as the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument until Ja more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Kyla H. Kitamura, international trade and finance analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress power to impose duties and regulate foreign commerce. Congress has delegated some of these authorities to the President through statutes. Section 232 of the Tr more
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11346) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Danielle M. Trachtenberg, international trade and finance analyst:
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Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United S more
State & Local Homeland Security - DHS Preparedness Grants Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48828) entitled "State and Local Homeland Security: DHS Preparedness Grants" by Shawn Reese, emergency management and homeland security policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Congress expanded support for state and local homeland security efforts. This included creating the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and giving it the auth more
Statutory PAYGO & Budget Reconciliation Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12564) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Megan S. Lynch
and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists:
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Statutory PAYGO and Budget Reconciliation Legislation
This Insight provides a brief overview of statutory PAYGO, its application to reconciliation legislation, and the ways in which it has been addressed in relation to previously enacted budget reconciliation leg more
Supreme Court to Examine ERISA Pleading Standards Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11396) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman:
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Supreme Court to Examine ERISA Pleading Standards
In January 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee, a case about what retirement plan participants and other plaintiffs must allege in a complaint to sue plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retireme more
Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11394) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Cassandra J. Barnum:
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Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case
On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court in Case v. Montana resolved when, under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement may enter a home without a warrant to render aid in response to a public safety emergency inside. Pr more
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-r more
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant - A Primer:"
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Furthering State Flexibility: Limitation on Federal Regulatory Authority
TANF's purpose of increasing flexibility is reinforced by a statutory limitation on federal regulation of state behavior under the block grant:
'No officer or employee of the Fed more
U.S. Courts of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti more
Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47705) on Feb. 3, 2026, entitled "Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)."
The report is written by Drew C. Aherne, Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists:
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SUMMARY
When Congress considers legislation, it takes into account the proposal's potential budgetary effects. This helps more
Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The first and second Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration have issued executive orders announcing U.S. more
Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:"
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Critical Mineral Research and Evaluation Activities on the Outer Continental Shelf
In addition to administering the marine mineral leasing program for the OCS, BOEM has the responsibility to evalu more
Department of Education's Proposed Rule to Define "Professional Student" Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48768) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Reserve Funds in the Congressional Budget Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Title VIII of P.L. 119-21 (also referred to as the FY2025 budget reconciliation law) amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to update several aspects of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (D more
Executive Order on Defense Contracting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12654) on Feb. 11, 2026, by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan and legislative attorney Matthew D. Trout:
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Executive Order on Defense Contracting
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, relies on a large and complex defense industrial base (DIB) to produce materi more
Telecommunications - CRS Products Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48520) on Feb. 11, 2026, entitled "Telecommunications: CRS Products" by senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan:
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SUMMARY
Telecommunications infrastructure and programs have a long history of congressional interest and present several issues for policymakers, including those related to fifth-generation (5G) and next-generation technologies, broadband deployment, emergency communication more
Defense Appropriations Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10514) on Feb. 11, 2026, by James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialist and Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst:
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Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse in Article I, Section 9, which provides that "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequ more
Defense Primer - Procurement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10599) on Feb. 11, 2026, by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Procurement
Overview
While procurement implies a process of obtaining goods or services, the word also refers to a specific title and to associated accounts within the typically annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Department of Defense Appropriatio more
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Adopt Alternative Credit Scores Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12588) on Feb. 11, 2026, by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter:
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Adopt Alternative Credit Scores
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-sponsored enterprises that collectively guarantee the default risks for a large share of U.S. single-family mortgages. The two are adopting scoring metrics that incorporate available rent, utiliti more
Fourth Amendment Meets the Fourth Estate - Law Enforcement Searches of Journalists Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11393) on Feb. 10, 2026, by legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Peter G. Berris:
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The Fourth Amendment Meets the Fourth Estate: Law Enforcement Searches of Journalists
Law enforcement searches or confiscations of news media materials can raise questions about the intersection of the First Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press, more
FY2026 NDAA - Status of Legislative Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12653) on Feb. 10, 2026, by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity
On May 2, 2025, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the FY2026 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), at more
Geofence & Keyword Searches - Reverse Warrants & the Fourth Amendment Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment" by legislative attorneys Peter G. Berris and Clay Wild.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, law enforcement's use of emerging technologies is sometimes in tension more
Geofence & Keyword Searches - Reverse Warrants & the Fourth Amendment Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:"
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Constitutionality of Geofence Searches
As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, more
National African American History Month Speech Resources Topic of Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44363) on Feb. 5, 2026, by Maya V. Thomas, reference and digital services librarian:
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National African American History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet
SUMMARY
This fact sheet links to authoritative information resources related to National African American History Month, which is also referred to as African American History Month and Black History Month. It is designed to assist more
Nuclear Cooperation With Other Countries Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22937) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer" by nonproliferation specialists Paul K. Kerr and Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In order for the United States to engage in significant civilian nuclear cooperation with other states, it must conclude a framework agreement that meets specific requirements under Section 123 of the A more
Social Security - Benefit Calculation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46658) on Jan. 26, 2026, entitled "Social Security: Benefit Calculation" by social policy specialist Barry F. Huston.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI), commonly referred to on a combined basis as OASDI, are social insurance programs that protect insured workers and their family members against loss of income due to old age, more
Supreme Court Decisions Without a Majority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13166) on Feb. 10, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Supreme Court Decisions Without a Majority
Since 1869, the size of the U.S. Supreme Court has been set by statute at nine Justices. By longstanding Court practice, all of the Justices participate in most merits decisions and many other types of decisions, and the Court determines the outcome by majority vot more
Telecommunications & the 119th Congress - Primer on Programs, Authorities & Emerging Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12955) on Feb. 10, 2026.
The white paper is written by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialists Colby Leigh Pechtol, Jill C. Gallagher and Amanda H. Peskin:
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Telecommunications and the 119th Congress: A Primer on Programs, Authorities, and Emerging Issues
The development and implementation of U. more
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on Feb. 5, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10349) on Feb. 9, 2026, by Bryce H. P. Mendez, defense health care policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026
Members of Congress are frequently lobbied to add funding to annual defense appropriation legislation for certain medical research programs on a wide variety of diseases and topics. In addressing an more
Extension of New START Central Limits - Overview of the Expert Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12640) on Feb. 9, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Extension of New START Central Limits: Overview of the Expert Debate
The New START Treaty, a 2010 arms control agreement that imposes numerical caps (or central limits) on deployed U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons at intercontinental ranges, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The treaty's provisions do not more
Iran's Nuclear Program & UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) on Feb. 9, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran's Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition
UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and arm more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Virginia-class submarine program. The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998, and a total of 41 hav more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project
Overview
In September 2021, the Australian, UK, and U.S. governments announced a significant new security partnership, called AUKUS (pronounced AW-kus, rhyming with ca more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Arguments for Instead Implementing Alternative Division-of-Labor Approach
Supporters of the alternative division-of-labor approach for performing SSN missions and non- SSN missions outlined earlier - in more
U.S. Army's Mobile Brigade Combat Team Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13128) on Feb. 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT)
The Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT)
The U.S. Army is developing a type of formation called the Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) to enhance the mobility, flexibility, and survivability of Infant more
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12604) on Feb. 5, 2026, by defense health policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM, commonly referred to as INDOPACOM) is one of 11 unified combatant commands in the Department of Defense (DOD, which is "using a secondary Depa more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Urges FDA to Simplify Compounding Drug Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing regulatory challenges surrounding compounded drugs. The organization argued that the MOU mandated by a 1997 statute should apply only to distributions of compounded drugs and not to patient specific dispensing.
In its correspondence, APC emphasized the need for the FDA to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strictly adheres to the st more
American Drone Backs FAA Exemption For Industrial Spraying Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- American Drone submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting a petition for exemption from Remnant Technology Inc. The organization argues that broader authorization for hazardous material spraying in structural and industrial settings would improve worker safety and expand commercial drone applications.
American Drone, specializing in heavy-lift UAS operations, highlights the limitations of current regulations that restrict drone spr more
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network Opposes Proposed Rule on Medicaid Funding for Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Lincoln, Nebraska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would restrict Medicaid funding for gender-affirming procedures for children. The organization describes this rule as a politicization of healthcare and argues that it has detrimental implications for marginalized communities.
AWN is a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating fo more
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen Advocates for Safety Enhancements Associated With Positive Train Control
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration. The letter addresses the Belt Railway Company of Chicago's request for amendments to its positive train control (PTC) system, which includes proposed temporary outages for maintenance.
In their letter, the BLET expressed an interest in safety, not only for locomotive engineers but for the entire rail network in the United States. The organizat more
Center for Reproductive Rights Opposes Proposed Rule on Medicaid Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services voicing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to prohibit federal funding for gender-affirming care for children and youth. This proposed regulation could restrict access to critical healthcare services for transgender youth enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
The C more
Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes Oppose Changes To Federal Subsistence Governance In Alaska
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the program review of Subsistence Management for Public Lands in Alaska under the Federal Subsistence Regulations. The Tribe urged to preserve and strengthen subsistence protections mandated by Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
The letter highlighted the his more
CMS Proposals Draw Criticism From Pediatric Bioethicists Over HHS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMS) is facing backlash regarding proposed changes to Medicaid funding for gender-affirming procedures for minors, as conveyed in a public comment letter submitted by a coalition of pediatric bioethicists. The proposed rules are based on a report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) entitled "Treatment of Pediatric Gender Dysphoria," which the authors characterize as significantly flawed in ethical re more
Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Urges Inclusion of Nurse Anesthesia Degrees as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the inclusion of nurse anesthesia degrees, specifically the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) and PhD, as professional degrees in its proposed rule regarding the definition of professional degrees.
In the letter, the organization emphasizes that CRNAs undergo rigorous education and training, culminatin more
Comment letter Advocates For Continued Access To Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for the preservation of gender-affirming care for transgender individuals. The counselor, who specializes in working with nonbinary adults, emphasizes the critical role that comprehensive and affirming healthcare plays in improving mental health outcomes among this population.
The letter highlights the alarming trend of government overreach and its impact on mental health, particularly more
Comment Letter Seeks Clarification on CPE Audit Protocols
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), requesting clarification on various points related to compliance program audits and the associated protocols. The letter addresses concerns about the requirements for annual independent auditor evaluations and seeks to confirm expectations given recent changes.
In its correspondence, the organization questions whether there remains a requirement to conduct an annual Compliance Program Effective more
Comment Raises Concerns Over VA's Interim Final Rule on Disability Ratings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A letter from a has raised serious concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) interim final rule related to how medication effects are assessed in disability ratings. The public comment letter, submitted amid the rule's implementation, outlines various issues that necessitate deeper investigation and clarity from the agency.
The organization asserts that the rule marks a substantial interpretative shift in the evaluation process of disability severit more
Concerns Raised Over Federal Rule Impacting Pediatric Transgender Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter was submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing deep concerns regarding a recent federal rule related to pediatric transgender healthcare. The letter highlights how the rule contradicts America's historical commitment to scientific excellence and urges the government to encourage further research in this underexplored field.
The organization asserts that the justifications for the federal rule lack a foundation rooted i more
Concerns Raised Over Proposed CMS Regulations on Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has ignited significant concern regarding the agency's proposed regulations that could restrict Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care. The letter, authored by a trans woman with a background in transgender youth medical care and biology, expresses deep apprehension about the implications of the proposed rule and the methods of justification used by the agency.
The l more
Consumer Groups Urge Improvements To Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Database
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports and Safe Infant Sleep have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urging to preserve and strengthen its publicly available consumer product safety information database, SaferProducts.gov, as part of a review under Docket No. CPSC-2010-0041.
Over the past 15 years, SaferProducts.gov has become an essential resource, significantly influencing consumer behavior by providing early warni more
Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards Under Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an advocate raised concerns regarding the evolving role of diagnostic imaging in behavioral health assessment and treatment. The correspondence emphasizes the critical intersection of technology advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, with potential legal and ethical implications for patient privacy.
The organization highlights that while imaging has not traditionally bee more
Downtown Boathouse Critiques Proposed Restrictions on Human Powered Vessels
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Downtown Boathouse Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding proposed rules that impact human powered vessels in Regulated Area B. The organization raises concerns about restrictions that may hinder their operations during a critical time.
In the letter, Downtown Boathouse highlights the significance of their programming, which includes a walk-up free kayaking initiative, tailored to serve diverse communities including youth and underser more
Edison Electric Institute Supports for Florida Power & Light's UAS Exemption Grows
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration showing support for Florida Power & Light Company's (FPL) petition for exemption. EEI emphasizes the critical need for reliable electric service and rapid infrastructure recovery in the face of extreme weather.
The letter details how FPL's petition is well-founded, demonstrating a comprehensive safety case that meets FAA expect more
Empire Offshore Wind Raises Concerns Over Proposed Marine Planning Impacting Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Empire Offshore Wind LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard addressing proposed safety and vessel management measures tied to the July 2026 Sail 4th 250 International Naval Review in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The company raises concerns that portions of the proposed staging and spectator zones may intersect with the Empire Wind 1 submarine export cable and related offshore energy infrastructure.
In its letter, Empire Offshore Wind emphasi more
Environmental Defense Fund Raises Concerns Over PHMSA's Enforcement Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) expressing concerns regarding changes to the enforcement policy. This letter addresses PHMSA's notice of applications for modifications to three permits published in the Federal Register on Feb. 2, 2026.
The EDF argues that under current statutes, PHMSA is authorized to issue special permits only after a thorough safety analysis more
Environmental Defense Fund Raises Concerns Over PHMSA's Special Permit Actions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) expressing concerns regarding special permit actions related to hazardous materials.
In the letter, EDF outlines the statutory authority granted to PHMSA, allowing the agency to issue, modify, or terminate special permits that allow variances from applicable laws and regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials. The more
Equality Federation Opposes Proposed Rule on Transgender Care in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Equality Federation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for gender affirming care for minors.
The letter highlights that the rule aims to misuse federal funding as a means to discriminate against transgender youth and their families, undermining the agency's mission of more
Federal Subsistence Management Program Under Scrutiny Amid Calls for Protection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Ahtna region's rural communities are raising alarms regarding the potential weakening of federal protections for subsistence practices, as articulated in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of the Secretary. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP) and Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) to uphold the rural subsistence priorities established under the Alaska National more
HLN Consulting Voices Concerns Over Proposed Health IT Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- HLN Consulting LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding the proposed HTI-5 draft rule. The firm expressed apprehensions that the proposed regulatory changes could complicate interoperability within the public health landscape.
In its letter, HLN Consulting conveyed its belief that, contrary to the proposed aims, the draft regulations may detr more
Humana Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Changes to Prior Authorization and Data Entry Protocols
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Humana Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the CMS Plan Benefit Package and Formulary 2027 requirements, warning that certain prior authorization and data entry revisions could impose major operational burdens on Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
In its commentary, Humana expressed support for CMS's ongoing efforts to streamline prior auth more
Independent Beauty Association Calls for Clarity on Mandatory Cosmetics Recalls
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Independent Beauty Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging clearer standards and greater transparency in how the agency will interpret and implement its mandatory cosmetics recall authority under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, particularly regarding evidentiary thresholds, risk assessments and procedural safeguards for small and mid-sized businesses.
Founded in 1974, IBA's membership consists of more
Manhattan Community Board 1 Seeks Exemption for Downtown Boathouse Amid Proposed Security Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Manhattan Community Board 1 has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard advocating for operational accommodations for the downtown boathouse in light of proposed security restrictions related to the upcoming Sail 4th 250 event. The community board emphasizes the importance of the boathouse's free public kayaking program, which is set to be impacted by the restrictions.
The proposed restrictions, scheduled from July 1 to July 9, would restrict human-p more
Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs Voices Opposition to Proposed Medicaid Funding Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule which seeks to prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for certain medical procedures aimed at transgender and intersex children.
In its commentary, the commission outlines several key concerns regarding the proposed rule's implications. It argues that the term "sex-re more
Mass. Transgender Political Coalition Urges HHS To Withdraw Proposed Medicaid And CHIP Restrictions On Youth Gender Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule that would bar the use of federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funds for gender affirming healthcare for minors.
The coalition, which has been championing the rights of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals since 2001, argues that more
Middle States Commission on Higher Education Urges Education Department to Enhance E-Recognition System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the proposal for an extension of a currently approved information collection request related to the e-recognition system.
In its letter, MSCHE acknowledges the Department's invitation for feedback concerning various aspects of the proposed collection, including its necessity, timely processing, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential im more
National Immigration Forum Backs DHS Rule to Eliminate One-Year Departure Requirement for R-1 Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The National Immigration Forum has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing support for an interim final rule designed to improve continuity for religious organizations and their employees. This rule aims to alleviate challenges faced by R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers by removing the requirement for these individuals to remain outside the U.S. for one year after reaching their maximum stay period.
The Forum, a nonprofit more
Native Village of Afognak Opposes Changes to Federal Subsistence Management Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Native Village of Afognak submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to proposals that could weaken, restructure or eliminate the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) or the Office of Subsistence Management or the federal rural subsistence priority established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
In their letter, the Native Village of Afognak underscored that the federal government has more
OPM Proposal Sparks Concerns Over Suitability Review Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has drawn scrutiny following its public comment letter requesting an independent administrative review process for adverse employment suitability decisions. This letter, submitted to OPM, indicates a contentious relationship between the agency and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), with implications for federal employment practices and national security.
The OPM argues that the proposed changes are based on a need for clari more
Opposition Grows Against Proposed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has raised significant concerns regarding proposed regulations that would prohibit federal funding for gender-affirming procedures for children. The letter, sent by a concerned citizen and parent of a transgender child, argues that these proposed rules would not only deprive vulnerable populations of essential healthcare but also undermine the fundamental relationship between patients, families, a more
Opposition Mounts Against Medicaid Funding Ban for Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming medical interventions for youth up to 19 years old. The letter critiques the proposal as detrimental to the mental health and well-being of transgender youth, highlighting the contradictions between the proposed rule and established medical practices.
The proposed rule, labeled CMS-2451-P, contradi more
Opposition to Proposed Medicaid Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter issued by a Bloomington, Minnesota resident expresses strong opposition to proposed rule changes under 42 CFR Parts 441 and 457, CMS-2451-P, RIN 0938-AV73, which would prevent hospitals from receiving Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Fund (CHIP) funding if they provide gender-affirming care to minors. The letter was directed to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighting concerns from families utilizing these services.
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Ore. Health Authority Raises Concerns Over Proposed Deregulatory Actions for Health Data Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Data Modernization Office has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing proposed regulatory changes. The agency is scrutinizing deregulatory actions that could undermine health information technology standards, implementation specifications, certification criteria and certification programs tied to public health data exchan more
Partnership for Public Service Urges OPM to Strengthen Executive Development Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Partnership for Public Service has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) addressing the proposed rule which aims to enhance the recruitment and preparation of future leaders within the senior executive service in federal agencies.
The Partnership commends the proposed focus on the Candidate Development Programs (CDPs), recognizing their role in equipping future SES candidates with vital executive skills. However, it highlights c more
Proposed HHS Rule on Gender-Affirming Care Sparks Controversy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has condemned the agency's proposed rule CMS-2451-P, which seeks to prohibit Medicare coverage for certain "sex-rejecting procedures for children." Critics argue that the rule represents a substantial governmental overreach that could inflict harm on American families while providing limited benefits.
The organization behind the letter asserts that while the HHS claims to ac more
Proposed Medicaid Regulations on Gender Affirming Care Face Opposition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter from a national medical organization is voicing strong opposition to proposed regulations that would prohibit federal funding for gender affirming treatments under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, stresses that medical decisions surrounding gender affirming care should remain in the hands of patients, their doctors, and parents of minors.
The orga more
Proposed Medicaid Rule Sparks Controversy Over Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Minors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The organization's public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlines a strong opposition to the proposed rule CMS-2451-P, which seeks to prohibit federal funding for what the agency describes as "sex-rejecting procedures" (SRPs) for children. The letter details multiple concerns surrounding the potential impacts of the rule on medical care and children's rights across the country.
In the letter, the organization argues that the proposed more
Proposed Paddlecraft Ban for Historic Maritime Celebration Sparks Concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Coast Guard has raised significant concerns over a proposed ban on human-powered boats during the upcoming SAIL 4th/International Naval Review (INR) 250 celebration scheduled for July in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The letter, submitted by a retired public school teacher and experienced kayaker, criticizes the decision to exclude paddlecraft and rowboats from a designated area for nine days, arguing that such a ban goe more
Proposed Rules on Gender-Affirming Care Draws Strong Opposition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter from Hailey Greenstone has raised significant concerns regarding proposed rules CMS-3481-P and CMS-2451-P that may restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. Greenstone, a future OB/GYN, emphasizes the need to protect the well-being of this vulnerable population, advocating against what she describes as harmful regulatory changes by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
In her letter, Greenstone more
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Medicaid Funding Ban for Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Santa Cruz Community Health Centers (SCCH) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for gender-affirming procedures for individuals under the age of 18 or 19.
The proposed rule aims to restrict funding for medically necessary gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries. more
Support for 510(k) Exemption for Radiology AI Devices Grows Among Radiologists
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlights the urgent need for a partial 510(k) exemption for radiology computer-aided detection (CADe), diagnosis (CADx), and triage (CADt) devices. The letter, authored by a practicing radiologist, underscores the pressing challenges facing medical imaging practices amidst increasing workloads and limited staffing resources.
The letter emphasizes how advancements in artificial intell more
Support for NOAA's Proposal on Fishing Permits Gains Momentum
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) emphasizes the importance of issuing Exempted Fishing Permits to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The initiative is viewed as a crucial step towards establishing a long-term, state-led management strategy for a vital recreational fishery in the region.
In the letter, the organization expresses concern over the current federal management measures for recreat more
Trump Administration's Attacks on Transgender Health Raise Major Concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter submitted by a leading health advocacy organization has raised significant alarms regarding the ongoing attacks by the Trump administration on transgender health care. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and highlights the dire consequences of these policies on both domestic and global health initiatives.
The organization stresses that the recent executive order prohibiting funding for gender-affirming healt more
Veteran Appeals Proposed Reduction of Disability Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opposing the proposed reduction of his service-connected disability evaluation. The veteran argues that the agency's assessment relied heavily on the effects of medication rather than the actual severity of his condition.
In the letter, Raynsford references a recent amendment to 38 C.F.R. Sec. 4.10, which addresses how veterans should be compensated for their disabilities. This amendment cla more
Veterans Advocate Opposes New VA Disability Rating Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter has raised serious concerns regarding an interim final rule amending the disability rating process administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The public comment letter, which expresses strong opposition to the rule published on February 17, 2026, argues that the changes will negatively impact millions of veterans.
Leach contends that the rule unfairly penalizes veterans who adhere to prescribed medical treatments by lowering their dis more
Veterans Group Opposes VA Rule Impacting Disability Ratings Based on Medication Use
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- A public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), expressing strong opposition to an interim final rule that proposes basing disability ratings on veterans' impairment levels with medication. The organization asserts that this rule undermines the true nature of veterans' service-connected disabilities by relying on the effects of medication rather than evaluating the actual severity of their conditions.
The organization argues that medications are n more
Wilderness Society Calls for Federal Oversight in Subsistence Management Review
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Wilderness Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Departments of the Interior and U.S. Departments of Agriculture expressing concerns about the proposed review of federal subsistence management regulations that affect public lands in Alaska.
The Wilderness Society emphasizes its long-standing commitment to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), particularly Title VIII, which establishes a mandatory subsistence priority for rur more
Federal Register Notices Tipoffs from TNS
Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement Issues Information Collection Notice on Application for Permit to Modify & Supporting Documentation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued the following information collection:
Title of Collection: "Application for Permit to Modify (APM) and Supporting Documentation." (See 30 CFR 250.465.)
OMB Control Number: 1014-0026.
Form Number: BSEE-0124.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Potential respondents include Federal OCS oil, gas, and sulfur lessees and more
USDA Issues Information Collection Notice on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Reporting of Lottery & Gambling, & Resource Verification
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following information collection:
Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Reporting of Lottery and Gambling, and Resource Verification.
OMB Control Number: 0584-0621.
Summary of Collection: In accordance with section 4009 of the Agricultural Act of 2014, households in which members receive substantial lottery and gambling winnings are ineligible for SNAP until they meet allowable financial resources and i more
