Buffalo State's Women in Technology program supports and empowers
BUFFALO, New York, March 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release:
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Buffalo State's Women in Technology program supports and empowers
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In late February, Buffalo State University, in partnership with Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Academic Affairs, launched the Buffalo State Women in Technology program as a faculty and staff initiative operating under the SUNY Women in Technology (WIT) program. The university's recent International Women's Day more
AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans
The March/April 2026 issue of AARP Bulletin highlights how fast evolving digital scams are overwhelming consumers and putting their financial security at serious risk. The issue provides urgent guidance to help consumers take informed steps to safeguard their money and strengthen their financial security.
In this issue:
How I Lost My Life Savings: A random more
Army Senior Air Defender Addresses Industry on Space, AMD's Most Pressing Topics
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, March 13 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news:
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Army senior air defender addresses industry on space, AMD's most pressing topics
Story by Jacob Wologo
The Army's senior air defender discussed the things he finds most important in the space and missile defense community during the 31st annual Air, Space and Missile Defense Association luncheon on March 11.
Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missi more
Cengage Work Learner Outcomes Report Raises the Bar for Accountability in Workforce Education
INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, March 13 (TNSrep) -- Cengage Group, an education and technology company, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Cengage Work Learner Outcomes Report Raises the Bar for Accountability in Workforce Education
Verified data shows Cengage Work learners achieve 9-14% wage growth within one year and employment rates of 79-91%, with faster entry into the workforce.
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Cengage Work, the workforce skills training segment of global edtech company Cengage, tod more
Census Bureau: Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- March 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on March 12, 2026:
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Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release -- March 12, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (https://www.census.gov/data/experimental-data-products/business-trends-and-outlook-survey.html) (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis. BTOS will continue to collect data more
Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities From Foreign Influence
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on March 12, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities from Foreign Influence
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on authoritarian regimes like China using fi more
Chuck Todd to Challenge JCU's Class of 2026 to Become the Restorative Generation
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 13 -- John Carroll University issued the following news:
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Chuck Todd to Challenge JCU's Class of 2026 to Become the Restorative Generation
John Carroll University is proud to announce that Chuck Todd, veteran political journalist, former host of NBC's Meet the Press, and one of the most respected voices in American media, will serve as the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker.
With decades spent covering American politics and a career defined by adapta more
Circana Reports Global Foodservice Traffic Grew in 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Circana Reports Global Foodservice Traffic Grew in 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds
For operators seeking diversified growth, international markets provide an attractive opportunity
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Global foodservice traffic increased by 0.2% over the past year, even against broad macroeconomic challenges, according to Circana LLC's more
Civil Rights, Progressive Leaders to Dems: Don't Follow Stephen Miller on Surveillance
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 13 -- Demand Progress posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Civil Rights, Progressive Leaders to Dems: Don't Follow Stephen Miller on Surveillance
Leadership Conference, Indivisible, ACLU, Free Press Action, Demand Progress and More Ask Dems to Not Give Stephen Miller a Clean 702 Reauthorization
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Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, a coalition of more than 90 leading civil rights and progressive organizations convened by Demand Progress and more
CUNY Awards $3 Million to Support More Than 100 Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The City University of New York issued the following news:
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CUNY Awards $3 Million to Support More Than 100 Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
CUNY AI Innovation Fund Tackles Food Insecurity, Mental Health Access and Workforce Training
Fund Is Part of Governor Hochul's Investments to Advance AI Use in Education and Research
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The City University of New York this week announced that it awarded $3 million to 113 campus-led initiatives as part of its new AI Innovat more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Improving U.S. Industrial Competitiveness and Productivity
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Improving U.S. Industrial Competitiveness and Productivity
Berkeley Lab projects among Department of Energy awardees for industrial innovation.
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Three projects led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are among those selected as part of a $155 million Department of Energy (DOE) investment in American industrial innovation. Spanning load flexibility more
Fordham Focus on AI: Preparing for the Rise of the Chatbot Therapist
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on March 12, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Lauri Goldkind, professor in the Graduate School of Social Service:
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A Fordham Focus on AI: Preparing for the Rise of the Chatbot Therapist
For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. In this last installment, we sat down with Lauri Goldkind, PhD, a professor at the Graduate more
Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
BRONX, New York, March 13 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
By Sejla Rizvic
As generative AI continues to impact all areas of the law, legal scholars are also examining its implications for constitutional law, on issues such as free speech, racial bias, and due process.
The Fordham Law Review hosted a wide-ranging conversation on these topics and many others at a recent symposium, "C more
Forvis Mazars and Klarity Join Forces to Transform Finance Consulting Through AI-Powered Insights
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 13 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Forvis Mazars and Klarity join forces to transform finance consulting through AI-powered insights
Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today announced a new strategic collaboration with Klarity, an AI-powered process intelligence platform, to redefine how finance transformation engagements are d more
GAO Denies CVTEK Protest Over Homeland Security IT Task Order
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by CVTEK LLC, a small business based in McLean, Virginia, regarding a multi-million dollar information technology support contract. The dispute centered on a task order issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services to Spatial Front Inc., a small business in Bethesda, Maryland.
The contract, valued at approximately $39.2 million, covers technical operations and mainte more
HAPPY GO's Campaign Planning and Execution 4x Faster With SAS
CARY, North Carolina, March 13 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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HAPPY GO's campaign planning and execution 4x faster with SAS
Modernization journey with SAS Customer Intelligence 360 delivers 20% lift rate
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Ding Ding Integrated Marketing Services (HAPPY GO), the Far Eastern Group-affiliated loyalty and rewards platform with over 10 million members, has selected SAS Customer Intelligence 360 to modernize its more
SANTA ROSA, California, March 13 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Introduces 220 GHz Lightwave Component Analyzer to Validate Next-Generation Optical Transceiver Technology
New analyzer accelerates design and validation of 1.6/3.2 Tb/s optical transmitter and receiver components to advance next-generation high-speed optical interconnects
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More Than 100 Trillion Data Points Fuel C.H. Robinson's Leadership in Agentic Supply Chains
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, March 13 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release:
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More than 100 trillion data points fuel C.H. Robinson's leadership in Agentic Supply Chains
Company unveils the scale of its proprietary dataset and new metrics showing how its Lean AI delivers real customer-service impact
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C.H. Robinson, the leader in Lean AI supply chains, has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities with an adv more
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: Integrating Data and Computing Into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
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Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report
While computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly, says a new report (https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/29 more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Why Do Lithium-ion Batteries Fail? Scientists Find Clues in Microscopic Metal 'Thorns'
NEWARK, New Jersey, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Why Do Lithium-ion Batteries Fail? Scientists Find Clues in Microscopic Metal 'Thorns'
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal "thorns" called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause the batteries to short-circuit. Their findings, published Mar. 12 in the journal Science, shed light on previously unknown mecha more
Peter Denning Retires, Leaving a Powerful Legacy in Computing, AI, Innovation, and Countless NPS Graduates
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news:
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Dr. Peter Denning Retires, Leaving a Powerful Legacy in Computing, AI, Innovation, and Countless NPS Graduates
Matthew Schehl
In a field defined by relentless change, few careers leave fingerprints on the very foundations of modern technology. For more than half a century, Dr. Peter Denning has helped shape how computers work, how networks connect, and how future leaders learn. His ideas underpin systems more
Pomona College to Host Gubernatorial Debate at Historic Bridges Auditorium
CLAREMONT, California, March 13 -- Pomona College issued the following news:
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Pomona College to Host Gubernatorial Debate at Historic Bridges Auditorium
In a first for Pomona College, the top candidates for California governor will participate in a live debate Tuesday, April 28, at the historic Bridges Auditorium.
Scheduled for five days before primary election ballots are mailed to California voters, the nonpartisan debate will provide a unique opportunity for community members to cons more
PSU Researchers Honored for Tangible Impacts With Their Inventions
PORTLAND, Oregon, March 13 -- Portland State University issued the following news release:
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PSU researchers honored for tangible impacts with their inventions
From high-speed communications to semiconductor technologies, the inventive work of two Portland State University researchers is being recognized on a national stage.
Suresh Singh, a professor of computer science, and Shankar Rananavare, a research associate professor of chemistry, have been named Senior Members of the National Ac more
Responsible AI at Barnard
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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Responsible AI at Barnard
Artificial intelligence experts joined together for Barnard's AI symposium to discuss what responsible AI looks like on a college campus and build upon the College's framework for AI literacy.
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What is responsible AI?"
Provost Rebecca L. Walkowitz posed the question on everyone's mind during her welcoming remarks at Barnard's "Symposium on Responsible AI and the Liberal Arts."
Barnard host more
Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 39 more
Slippery Rock: History Professor Helps Return Panama's Founding Documents to Its People
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
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History professor helps return Panama's founding documents to its people
Thomas Pearcy's distinguished career as a scholar of Latin American studies has reached a new level of collaborative achievement. The Slippery Rock University history professor helped catalog thousands of documents from the archives of Panamanian president Belisario Porras, alongside scholars throughout Central America as p more
Staying the Course: SLB 2025 Sustainability Report
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13 (TNSrep) -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release:
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Staying the Course: The SLB 2025 Sustainability Report
Over the past year, the focus on securing affordable energy has continued to increase, driven by economic growth, increasing power demand from AI and data centers and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Against this backdrop, SLB's commitment to sustainability has remained firm. The 2025 Sustainability Report highlights SLB's pro more
SUNY University at Albany: AI Plus Symposium Examines Tech's Impact on Education
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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AI Plus Symposium Examines Tech's Impact on Education
Over three days last weekend, more than 250 people gathered at UAlbany to wrestle with how artificial intelligence is impacting the future of education -- and society more broadly.
UAlbany's inaugural AI Plus Symposium featured interactive demonstrations of new technologies and thoughtful conversations on pressing issues like the role of libraries in more
TEDCO Awards a Total of $371,875 in SBIR/STTR Matching Funds to Latest Round of Awardees
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 13 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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TEDCO Awards a Total of $371,875 in SBIR/STTR Matching Funds to Latest Round of Awardees
$371,875 will be divided across seven companies
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the latest round of awardees for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Matching Funds (Matchi more
Texas Biomed and SNPRC Advancing New Approach Methodologies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 13 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news on March 12, 2026:
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Texas Biomed and SNPRC advancing new approach methodologies (NAMs)
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is studying and innovating new tools - known as new approach methodologies (NAMs) - that can accelerate discoveries and drug development by complementing required studies to ensure new medicines are safe for people.
NAMs are tools, such as AI-based computer modeling, advanc more
Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
* Groundbreaking program can be completed for less than $5,000, democratizing access to one of the most in-demand roles in the AI economy
* Hands-on curriculum includes courses on AI transformation, business intelligence, growth marketing, and more
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UI Learning Sciences Researcher Gahyun Callie Sung Receives Carver Trust Grant to Launch Advanced Learning Traces Lab
IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 13 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news:
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UI learning sciences researcher Gahyun Callie Sung receives Carver Trust grant to launch Advanced Learning Traces Lab
Gahyun Callie Sung, assistant professor of learning sciences and educational psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, has received a $91,716 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant will help launch the Advanced Learning Traces (ALT) Lab - more
UMB Awards Nearly $1.3 Million in MPower Early Scholars Awards
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 13 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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UMB Awards Nearly $1.3 Million in MPower Early Scholars Awards
Jen Badie
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has awarded nearly $1.3 million to 29 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in the first two rounds of funding for the MPower Early Scholars Awards, created late last year to support those at UMB and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) more
University of Georgia: Newest Round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants Announced
ATHENS, Georgia, March 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced
The 2025 projects were selected out of a record 161 proposals from across the university
By Olivia Randall
Eleven new interdisciplinary research projects were selected for the University of Georgia's 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant cohort and will receive boosts of up to $100,000.
The seed grant program, sponsored by UGA more
University of Utah Health: Huntsman Mental Health Institute Contributes to Framework Ensuring Ethical and Fair Use of AI in Health Care
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Huntsman Mental Health Institute contributes to new framework ensuring ethical and fair use of AI in health care
Huntsman Mental Health Institute today announced the publication of a pioneering framework designed to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) systems used in health care are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and with patient equity at the forefront. The fram more
Worldwide Server Market Finished 2025 With an All-Time Record of 444 Billion Dollars Revenue, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, March 13 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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Worldwide Server Market finished 2025 with an all-time record of 444 billion dollars revenue, according to IDC
The server market reached a record $125.3 billion dollars in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025, fueled by the accelerated AI Infrastructure investment path that keep outpacing any geopolitical tensions, according to th more
'Privacy by design': Purdue tech protects against identity leaking during AI photo editing
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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'Privacy by design': Purdue tech protects against identity leaking during AI photo editing
Consumers, businesses and institutions may soon have private, secure and trustworthy generative AI tools for editing and sharing profile photos, ID images and personal pictures without exposing their private identities to external platforms.
Purdue University researchers Vaneet Aggarwal, Dipesh Tamboli and more
A UNM researcher's mission to help AI make sense
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 12 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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A UNM researcher's mission to help AI make sense
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When misinformation spreads faster than a hurricane, who is responsible for teaching the public to recognize it?
Jegason Diviant is a Ph.D. student at The University of New Mexico's College of Population Health. He joined the program in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began.
He began as a Ph.D. student trying to understand the difference bet more
Advocates Call for Investigation into AI Campaign that Used Residents' Identities Without Consent to Target Air Regulators
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Advocates Call for Investigation into AI Campaign that Used Residents' Identities Without Consent to Target Air Regulators
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SAN FRANCISCO -Bay Area advocates are calling on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County District Attorneys Brooke Jenkins, Ursula Jones Dickson, and Jeff Rosen investigate an AI-powered astroturf campaign that more
AI Infrastructure Expansion Drives Data Center IT Component Market Growth, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, March 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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AI Infrastructure Expansion Drives Data Center IT Component Market Growth, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 12, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, s more
AI-empowered research initiative signals UChicago's ambitious vision for future
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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AI-empowered research initiative signals UChicago's ambitious vision for future
Event highlights faculty studies on AI's role in education, and AI-driven research in fields ranging from oncology to visual arts
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Artificial intelligence is transforming daily life, but how will AI continue reshaping the way we learn and discover? In 2024, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker convened more
Albuquerque High Hosts Aerial Drone Championship
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 12 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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Albuquerque High Hosts Aerial Drone Championship
Local Teams Soar to Victory at Albuquerque High's Aerial Drone Competition
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The Albuquerque High School STEAM Club hosted its third annual Aerial Drone Competition on March 7 in the AHS Commons.
The Hawks, a JROTC Drone Team from Volcano Vista High School won the Teamwork Championship along with a team from Mescalero High Schoo more
AMA: AI usage among doctors doubles as confidence in technology grows
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA: AI usage among doctors doubles as confidence in technology grows
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CHICAGO -New research from the American Medical Association's Center for Digital Health and AI shows that physicians' adoption of augmented intelligence (AI) continues to grow as confidence builds in the technology's clinical advantages.
An annual survey since 2023, the Physician Survey on Augmen more
Amentum, GXO, Accenture and Maersk enter alliance to support the next generation of supply chain solutions to the UK Defence Sector
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, March 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum, GXO, Accenture and Maersk enter alliance to support the next generation of supply chain solutions to the UK Defence Sector
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Torus Defence Supply Chain brings together complementary global leaders with proven capabilities and mission-critical expertise
Amentum opens in a new tab, a global leader in advanced engineering and more
ASCET Releases First-of-Its-Kind Scan on AI Standardization
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 12 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASCET Releases First-of-Its-Kind Scan on AI Standardization
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The ASCET Center of Excellence has published a new environmental scan report that maps the current landscape of artificial more
Blumenthal & Murphy Join Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing & Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Murphy Join Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing & Civilian Casualties in Iran
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[Hartford, CT] Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 45 of their Senate colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people on the more
Bridget Burns, EdD'17: advancing cross-institutional collaboration in higher education
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Bridget Burns, EdD'17: advancing cross-institutional collaboration in higher education
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The Academic Senate at the University of California, Berkeley, created the Clark Kerr Award in 1968 to honor extraordinary contributions to the advancement of higher education. Past recipients include former Supreme Court Justice and California Governor Earl Warren, Carnegie Corporation President Vartan Grego more
BU President on How the University Community Is Helping Shape BU's Future
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Boston University issued the following Q&A on March 10, 2026, involving President Melissa Gilliam:
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BU President on How the University Community Is Helping Shape BU's Future
Melissa Gilliam says the strategic framework is "an invitation for all of us to contribute to our future together"
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In late February, Boston University President Melissa Gilliam unveiled a set of shared goals and "guiding principles" that she said will shape and define the Univer more
Can AI help predict which heart-failure patients will worsen within a year?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Can AI help predict which heart-failure patients will worsen within a year?
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Characterized by weakened or damaged heart musculature, heart failure results in the gradual buildup of fluid in a patient's lungs, legs, feet, and other parts of the body. The condition is chronic and incurable, often leading to arrhythmias or sudden cardiac arrest. For many centuries, bloodletting and more
Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
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At the "Just In Time, All Majors Career Fair" on March 11, students of all class years met organizations offering full-time, part-time, internship, and short-term roles.
"When I'm talking to students, I am always looking for folks who have drive, who are kind and are interested in youth development. We love students who can come in with fresh ideas for soci more
City of Miami Modernizes Regulatory Services and Accelerates AI-Driven Innovation with Oracle
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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City of Miami Modernizes Regulatory Services and Accelerates AI-Driven Innovation with Oracle
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The City of Miami has chosen Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) to improve public service delivery, and simplify processes for local residents and businesses. This selection expands on Miami's previous adoption of Oracle Fusi more
Clark alum spearheads 100th anniversary of Goddard rocket launch
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark alum spearheads 100th anniversary of Goddard rocket launch
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'I want every kid in Worcester to be proud of this'
Not long after Charles Slatkin '74 purchased the childhood home of fellow Clark alum and professor Robert Goddard, M.A. 1910, Ph.D. 1911, to save the dwelling from demolition, he gave himself a deadline: 1,000 days to generate local and national interest in the 100th anniversary of Godd more
Determining Free Speech Rules for AI Algorithms
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Determining Free Speech Rules for AI Algorithms
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The online content we consume through search engines, social media platforms, and news applications is largely determined by AI algorithms. They curate, prioritize, recommend, and generate content for millions of Americans, playing a significant role in online public discourse. Yet courts have not decided whether or how the First Amendment should apply to more
From Censored Chatbots to Cinematic Visuals: USC Undergraduates Push the Boundaries of AI
LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From Censored Chatbots to Cinematic Visuals: USC Undergraduates Push the Boundaries of AI
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every corner of modern life -and at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, four undergraduates are already contributing to that transformation in meaningful ways. This year, they earned national recognition from the Computing more
Galaxy program offers intensive leadership development for Guardian officers, civilians
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Galaxy program offers intensive leadership development for Guardian officers, civilians
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) - Guardians and government civilians looking to boost their Space Force careers have a unique opportunity via Space Systems Command 's Galaxy program, a junior force rapid professional-development program that provides a fast, flexible, rapid capability delivery experience for early career Space Force more
Gartner Says General Counsel Should Assert Strong AI Governance Leadership Without Hindering Innovation
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 12 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on March 11, 2026, involving Director Stuart Strome:
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Gartner Says General Counsel Should Assert Strong AI Governance Leadership Without Hindering Innovation
With the rapid development of generative AI (GenAI) and agentic AI tools, General Counsel (GC) face a dual challenge: managing enterprise risks associated with AI without stifling innovation while preparing t more
GE Aerospace and Palantir Expand Partnership to Transform Military Aircraft Readiness with AI
EVENDALE, Ohio, March 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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GE Aerospace and Palantir Expand Partnership to Transform Military Aircraft Readiness with AI
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MIAMI, FL & AURORA, Colo. - March 12, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) today announced a multi-year partnership more
GSSM Celebrates Google-GSSM AI Grant Announcement
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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GSSM Celebrates Google-GSSM AI Grant Announcement
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) highlighted its growing partnership with Google during Inside GSSM Family Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, welcoming more than 100 attendees who gathered for a featured announcement spotlighting the Google-GSSM AI more
GSSM Hosts Inside GSSM Family Day for Statewide STEM Engagement
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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GSSM Hosts Inside GSSM Family Day for Statewide STEM Engagement
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed hundreds of parents, students, educators, and community partners to its annual Inside GSSM event on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Families from across the state spent the day exploring hand-on ST more
HFA Days Invites Campus and Community to Step Inside the Humanities and Arts March 23-April 1
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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HFA Days Invites Campus and Community to Step Inside the Humanities and Arts March 23-April 1
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The College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA) will again be opening its classroom doors from March 23 to April 1 to the campus and regional communities for its third annual HFA Days, a series of immersive events and opportunities showcasing research, teaching, learning and collaboration in the humani more
Hofstra University Issues Commentary: SEAS Dean's Blog - Human Judgment in an AI World
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 12 -- Hofstra University issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Sina Y. Rabbany, dean in the School of Engineering and Applied Science:
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SEAS Dean's Blog: Human Judgment in an AI World
As artificial intelligence systems grow more capable and more present in our daily lives, one truth becomes increasingly clear: Technical sophistication alone is not enough. The most powerful AI systems being developed today are shaped not just by code, but by valu more
Hudson Leads Effort to Reduce AI's Growing Energy Footprint with Advanced Semiconductor Technology
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Leads Effort to Reduce AI's Growing Energy Footprint with Advanced Semiconductor Technology
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) led a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging the Administration to incorporate silicon carbide (SiC) into the implementation of America's AI Action Plan. The letter was also signed by Representati more
IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
ARMONK, New York, March 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
* New reference architecture outlines a practical, scalable path for combining quantum and classical computing
* Scientific breakthroughs in chemistry, materials science, and molecular simulation are pushing beyond the limit of classical computing driven through quantum-centric approach
* IBM's architecture brings quant more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Any Takers for Australian Green Iron?
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, March 12 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Any takers for Australian green iron?
Supply crunch could open export markets worth AUD2.8 billion a year
Key Takeaways:
With many corporate emissions or green purchasing targets specific to steel setting a 2030 deadline, Australian green iron developers will need to move quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.
Corporate emissions reduction targets more
Iona University Hosts Future of Work Conference to Explore AI Impact
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Iona University announced it will host a spring conference focused on meaningful careers in the age of artificial intelligence. The event, titled The Future of Work, is scheduled for April 16-17 and features a keynote address by David H. Autor, an economics professor at MIT and labor market authority.
The conference is presented through the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning and is open to the public. Iona University President Seamus Carey says the institution is foc more
Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
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Reported findings that the United States is responsible for the recent deadly school attack in Iran, and that it was based on outdated targeting data, highlight the need for reform and accountability within the US military to minimize civilian harm during conflict, Human Rights Watch said today.
The New York Times report more
Keep Conductors on New York City's Subway Trains!
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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Keep Conductors on New York City's Subway Trains!
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New Push for NY Legislation Requiring Two-Person Crews on Subway Trains.
Poll Finds Overwhelming Rider Support
A new poll reveals that subway riders overwhelmingly - nearly 9 in 10 - support legislation requiring the MTA to maintain two-person train crews, with a Conductor and a Train Operator on board.
Most riders more
Lee Introduces Bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee Introduces Bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to protect Americans' constitutional rights and data privacy. The Government Surveillance Reform Act reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with necessary Fourth Amendment protections to block th more
MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce Second Cohort of Physical AI Fellowship
SEATTLE, Washington, March 12 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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MassRobotics, AWS, and NVIDIA Announce Second Cohort of Physical AI Fellowship
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Boston, Mass. - March 12, 2026 \- MassRobotics today announced the second cohort of the Physical AI Fellowship, a virtual program powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startups and NVIDIA Inception that helps high-potential robotics startups build, refine, and scale physical AI solutions. Following the succes more
Mercyhurst University Expands Applied Learning and Industry Partnerships Through Innovation Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Mercyhurst University is scaling its efforts to connect students with industry partners through an evolving innovation ecosystem designed to address real-world challenges. These initiatives build on established programs such as the Center for Intelligence Research, Analysis, and Training, which involves over 150 students annually in projects for government agencies and national security partners.
Mercyhurst University President Kathleen A. Getz explains that employers va more
Missouri School of Journalism student wins Top Student Paper at AEJMC Southeast Colloquium for third year in a row
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 12 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism student wins Top Student Paper at AEJMC Southeast Colloquium for third year in a row
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Anna Sago (left) and Jared Schroeder
Associate Professor Jared Schroeder also won the conference's Top Faculty Paper award in the law and policy division
By Austin Fitzgerald
For the third straight year, a Missouri School of Journalism student has won more
Murray, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, Pushing Back Against the Trump Administration to Protect Wages and Overtime for Home Care Workers
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, Pushing Back Against the Trump Administration to Protect Wages and Overtime for Home Care Workers
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The Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act would codify rights to minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers and domestic workers
As Trump and Republicans strip home care workers of their right to minimum wage and o more
NASA recognizes Clark's geospatial research via recent awards, years of grant funding
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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NASA recognizes Clark's geospatial research via recent awards, years of grant funding
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Clark has a long legacy of connections to NASA, the federal agency formed in 1958 at the dawn of the Space Age -a moment that would not have happened without alumnus and Physics Professor Robert Goddard's research and launch of the first liquid-fueled rocket, in a field not far from campus, on March 16, 1926.
Over th more
NMSU Nepalese Student Association to host 17th international conference March 21
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Nepalese Student Association to host 17th international conference March 21
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When researchers collaborate across disciplines, it allows them to use new tools, consider new perspectives and see how their work fits into a bigger picture. The New Mexico State University Nepalese Student Association (NeSA) will host their 17th annual international conference embracing international and more
Oracle Named a Leader in the 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide AI-Enabled Embedded Trade Financing Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Named a Leader in the 2025-2026 IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide AI-Enabled Embedded Trade Financing Applications
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Oracle has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Embedded Trade Financing Applications 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment (doc US52980825, December 2025). According to th more
Ravi V. Bellamkonda appointed 18th president of The Ohio State University
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ravi V. Bellamkonda appointed 18th president of The Ohio State University
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The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today appointed Ravi V. Bellamkonda as the 18th president in university history, effective immediately.
Bellamkonda, who trained as a bioengineer and neuroscientist through a PhD at Brown University and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has served as Oh more
Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following statement on March 11, 2026, by Chairman Travis Hill at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit:
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Introduction
It's great to join the ABA again for its Washington Summit. Since last January, we have been working hard to reform our supervisory and regulatory approach to bolster economic growth, foster innovation, and promote stability in the banking sector. Today, I'd like to provide you with more
Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Codify Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Codify Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, legislation that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to guarantee minimum w more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
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Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Jason Crow (CO-06), Founders and Co-Chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Democratic Iranian-American Member of Congress, led a total of 121 House Democrat more
Santa Fe Institute: Arguing for a complex adaptive power grid
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 12 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release:
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Arguing for a complex adaptive power grid
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The grid is in crisis. A century-old system for generating, distributing, and regulating electricity cannot cope with coinciding pressures including electrification, decarbonization, enormous demand from data centers, and grid technology updates like digitalization and artificial intelligence. Even the supply chain is faltering.
"I more
SIUE Campus Community, Alumni and Local Employers Now Have Opportunity to Grow with Google; SIUE and SIU System Enter Pilot for Google's No-Cost Training Licenses
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 12 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Campus Community, Alumni and Local Employers Now Have Opportunity to Grow with Google; SIUE and SIU System Enter Pilot for Google's No-Cost Training Licenses
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As part of a system-wide initiative, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with Google and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) to provide Google Career Certificates to stu more
Sprinting to space: Goddard, NASA, and Clark's pathbreaking work in geospatial analytics
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, March 12 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Sprinting to space: Goddard, NASA, and Clark's pathbreaking work in geospatial analytics
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As space enthusiasts prepared to mark the 100 th anniversary of Clark physicist Robert Goddard's launch of the first liquid-fueled rocket, geospatial and technical experts from the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), ESRI, Earth Genome, The University of Cambridge, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and other leading u more
Strategies for Fortifying Academic Integrity
POCATELLO, Idaho, March 12 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Strategies for Fortifying Academic Integrity
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As educational institutions adapt to diverse assessment environments, Honorlock equips faculty with a new suite of practical, technology-driven tips designed to bolster academic integrity. These strategies, adaptable across various assessment formats from essays to open-book exams, address modern challenges like unauthorized software use, leaked test material, more
Talarico Deepfake Proves Urgent Need for Federal AI Protections
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Talarico Deepfake Proves Urgent Need for Federal AI Protections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Senate GOP shared an AI-generated video of Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Tweeted by his political opponents, the video appears intentionally designed to deceive voters.
Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement:
"This deepfake is a disgr more
Texas Southern University Board of Regents Approves "Ascend 2030" Strategic Plan
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Texas Southern University Board of Regents Approves "Ascend 2030" Strategic Plan
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As Texas Southern University approaches its centennial in 2027, the Board of Regents has unanimously approved Ascend 2030, the University's comprehensive Strategic Plan, establishing a disciplined roadmap for the institution's next century of growth and impact.
Grounded in the framework of Renew, Enhance, and Expand, Ascen more
Thorny issue plaguing lithium-ion batteries laid bare in new study
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Thorny issue plaguing lithium-ion batteries laid bare in new study
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Lithium dendrites, i.e. tiny crystalline thorns that grow off of lithium-ion battery anodes during charging, have been a persistent challenge for the world's most widely used form of energy storage.
"Dendrites can penetrate the battery's separator, causing catastrophic short circuits and safety hazards," said Qing Ai, a former research sc more
Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12667) on March 11, 2026, by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran:
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The Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy
On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America (the strategy). The document builds upon earlier cyber-related actions and describe the Administration's policies and postures on cybersecurity. This Insight describes more
UL Solutions Issues First Certifications Under AI Safety Testing Service for AI-Enabled Products
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, March 12 [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 Issues First Certifications Under AI Safety Testing Service for AI-Enabled Products
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* UL Solutions issued the world's first certifications for AI-enabled products evaluated under UL 3115, confirming trustworthy performan more
UOPX Embeds AI Skills in Degree Programs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 12 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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UOPX Embeds AI Skills in Degree Programs
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Framework establishes academic AI pillars and embeds AI across programs, course experiences and academic operations-supported by the University's Center for AI Resources and a skills-aligned, career-focused ecosystem
University of Phoenix today announces its academic AI pillars, a three-part framework designed to help working adult learners develop pra more
URI professors aiding state's push to become national leader in artificial intelligence
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI professors aiding state's push to become national leader in artificial intelligence
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KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - Since Rhode Island created its Artificial Intelligence Task Force in 2024, the group's primary focus has been ensuring that no business sector is left behind in the growing technology boom.
Now, the AI Task Force, which includes two University of Rhode Island faculty me more
Utah State Legislature Brief: How USU is Affected by 2026 Legislative Session
LOGAN, Utah, March 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Utah State Legislature Brief: How USU is Affected by 2026 Legislative Session
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LOGAN, Utah -With the close of the 2026 General Legislative Session on March 6, Utah State University is reviewing House and Senate appropriations actions and bills with direct impacts to the university, employees and students. A list of many of these bills is provided below, with a link for more information.
At the time of this pub more
W&M research teams wow General Assembly, spark dialogue
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M research teams wow General Assembly, spark dialogue
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The following story originally appeared on the Charles Center's website. - Ed.
Six William & Mary undergraduates braved icy roads Jan. 29 to represent the university at the second annual Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) showcase at the State Capitol in Richmond.
The students presented their projects to several dozen members more
Wayne State University: 2026 Venture Capital Panel Traces Venture Path From Startup to Corporate VC
DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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2026 Venture Capital Panel traces venture path from startup to corporate VC
On Friday, February 27, 2026, students, faculty, staff and venture capitalists from around Southeastern Michigan gathered at the Mike Ilitch School of Business to attend a breakfast learning session titled, "Venture Capital: From Startup to Corporate VC." This event was hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business in partnership wit more
Welch Joins 45 Senators in Pressing DOD Secretary Hegseth for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins 45 Senators in Pressing DOD Secretary Hegseth for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 40 Senate colleagues in demanding that the Departmen more
White House: President Trump's Economic Agenda Drives 'Industrial Boom' in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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President Trump's Economic Agenda Drives "Industrial Boom" in Louisiana
A front-page "INDUSTRIAL BOOM" headline is sweeping Louisiana today, spotlighting an unprecedented $100 billion surge in private-sector investment across the Pelican State. This explosion of growth -- centered on AI data centers, steel, liquefied natural gas, microchips, and shipbuilding -- is a direct result of President Donald J. more
White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow.
Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre more
Wyden, Lee, Davidson and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Reform FISA Section 702, Protect Americans' Constitutional Rights and Plug Data Broker Surveillance Loophole
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Lee, Davidson and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Reform FISA Section 702, Protect Americans' Constitutional Rights and Plug Data Broker Surveillance Loophole
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., today introduced an updated version of the Government Surveillance Reform Act to enact new protections more
Yale University: AI Tools in Medical Education and Health Care - Climate Impact and Sustainable Practices
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 12 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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AI Tools in Medical Education and Health Care: Climate Impact and Sustainable Practices
By Dana Haugh
When first-year MD student Amy Edziah started at Yale School of Medicine six months ago, she found herself using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance her learning process and concept understanding. However, she was concerned about how these tools might cause harm to the environment and low-income c more
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure American Leadership in AI and Biotech
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure American Leadership in AI and Biotech
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U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), chair of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act. The legislation would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish standards that will support Ameri more
AI storytelling helps adult learners
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 11 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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AI storytelling helps adult learners
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Peer-reviewed research examines character-driven narratives and human-centered AI that make complex scientific ideas more approachable for adult learners
University of Phoenix announces the publication of "Harnessing AI, Virtual Landscapes, and Anthropomorphic Imaginaries to Enhance Environmental Science Education at Jokulsarlon Proglacial Lagoon, Iceland" more
As Prices Continue To Rise, Durbin Condemns Trump Administration Policies That Continue To Hurt American Families
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Prices Continue To Rise, Durbin Condemns Trump Administration Policies That Continue To Hurt American Families
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President Trump previously referred to the affordability crisis that Americans are feeling as a "hoax"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today criticizing the Trump Administration for disregarding Americans' more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, complicated by more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, compl more
Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on an elementary school that killed more than 150 innocent people and other civilian casualties in the Tr more
Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democr more
Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and signed by 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of De more
From MRAP to MADIS: Legacy of Innovation Endures at NIWC Atlantic
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news:
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From MRAP to MADIS: Legacy of Innovation Endures at NIWC Atlantic
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Throughout 2025, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic helped deliver the drone-defeating Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) to the Marine Corps, shepherding a critical breakthrough in air defense technology that significantly improves warfighter survivability and lethality.
The MADIS system, which i more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 45 of his Senate colleagues, demanded the Department of Defense carry out a swift investigation into airstrikes on a school in Minab, Iran and other civilian casualties in the Trump administration's illegal war on Iran.
"The more
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering Examines Generative AI in Social Science
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering researchers and interdisciplinary experts convened to evaluate how generative AI reshapes the study of human behavior. The symposium, hosted by the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design, focused on creating systems to ensure data generated by large language models remains credible and actionable.
Darren Gergle, codirector of the center, stated that the goal was to build a research community because question more
Pepperdine University Presents Waves Innovation Summit Featuring Shark Tank Casting Calls
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Pepperdine University will host its first Waves Innovation Summit on March 28 to explore the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. The student-led conference in Elkins Auditorium aims to connect the U.S. business community with leaders in artificial intelligence and emerging industries.
The program focuses on practical AI literacy and career pathways. Anthony Kennada, founder and chief executive officer of Goldenhour, will serve as a keynote speaker alongside more
Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), were joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Defense Department on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Defense Department on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today pressed the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people regarding the airstrikes on a school and civilian casualties in Iran.
Trump's Defense Department airstrikes on a girls' elementary school reportedly more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Panel Evaluates Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Experts at the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies evaluated the geopolitical consequences of coordinated strikes against Iran during a panel discussion held on March 4. The session examined the aftermath of the February 28 military actions conducted by the U.S. and Israel, which targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and resulted in the deaths of senior leaders.
Colin Kahl, director of the Stanford University Freeman Spogl more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Capital Gains Tax Options - Behavioral Responses & Revenues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41364) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Capital Gains Tax Options: Behavioral Responses and Revenues" by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Compared with most other tax provisions, the potential revenue gain scored for an increase in capital gains taxes is strongly affected by behavioral responses assumed by the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) a more
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10349) on March 4, 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 a more
Section 301 & China - The U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12125) on March 5, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: The U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal
On January 15, 2020, then-President Donald J. Trump signed a trade agreement with then-Vice Premier Liu He of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The agreement sought to resolve some long-standing compla more
Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General & Flag Officers Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44389) on March 5, 2026, entitled "Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General and Flag Officers" by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti and senior research librarian Sofia Plagakis.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the exercise of its constitutional responsibilities to shape and oversee the U.S. Armed Forces, Congress has enacted an array of laws that gover more
Congressional Redistricting Criteria & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11618) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman:
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Congressional Redistricting Criteria and Considerations
Congressional redistricting involves creating geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Following each decennial census, House districts are first allocated among states through apportionment (or reapportionment), th more
Defense Primer - LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on March 4, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The LGM-35A Sentinel is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based leg of the U more
Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting - Key Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues
States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district more
Philippines Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) on March 4, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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The Philippines
Overview and Recent Developments
The United States and the Republic of the Philippines maintain a relationship that includes a bilateral security alliance, extensive military cooperation, close people-to-people ties, and many shared strategic and economic i more
Problematic Substance Use in the Military - Prevention, Treatment & Research Efforts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10951) on March 4, 2026, by defense health fellow Quadre Nichols and defense health care policy specialist Bryce H. P. Mendez.
Here are excerpts:
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Problematic Substance Use in the Military: Prevention, Treatment and Research Efforts
In 1982, Congress enacted requirements for the Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under more
Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman.
Here are excerpts:
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Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts
Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on March 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons off more
U.S.-China Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) on March 4, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Trade Relations
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the second-largest global economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) on March 3, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (Formerly the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle [OMFV])
Background
The Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle ( more
Budget Resolution & the Senate's Automatic Discharge Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11693) on March 2, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analysts James V. Saturno and Megan S. Lynch:
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The Budget Resolution and the Senate's Automatic Discharge Process
The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (the Budget Act) provides for the annual adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget that establishes an agreement between the House and Senate on budgetary l more
GPO DIRECTOR APPOINTS LEADERS TO DEPOSITORY LIBRARY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release:
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GPO DIRECTOR APPOINTS LEADERS TO DEPOSITORY LIBRARY COUNCIL
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern, on the Agency's 165th birthday, has appointed six new members to the Depository Library Council (DLC). The DLC has advised the GPO Director on policy matters relating to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and access to U.S. Government information for more
House Consensus Calendar - Principal Features Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13170) on March 2, 2026, by Jane A. Hudiburg, Congress and legislative process analyst:
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The House Consensus Calendar: Principal Features
Establishment in House Rules
First established in the 116th Congress (2019-2020), the Consensus Calendar provides an alternative route to the floor for certain unreported House bills and resolutions that have accumulated at least 290 co more
Muslim Holidays Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45003) on March 3, 2026, by reference and digital services librarian Maya V. Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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Muslim Holidays: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Judaism and Christianity. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, the number of followers of Islam in the United States is 4.5 million./1
Muslims annually observe two major more
Navigating the Appropriations Status Table Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47240) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Navigating the Appropriations Status Table."
The report is written by senior research librarians Justin Murray, Carol Wilson and Ben Leubsdorf.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The CRS Appropriations Status Table is an online tool for tracking legislation that provides annual funding for federal programs, projects, and activities. It displays the status o more
U.S. International Food Assistance Primer Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13162) on March 3, 2026, by Rhoda Margesson, international humanitarian policy specialist and Emily M. McCabe, foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist:
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U.S. International Food Assistance Primer
Global food insecurity generally refers to varying degrees of hunger and malnutrition among populations worldwide stemming from a lack of regular access to sufficient, saf more
Ukrainian Military Performance & Outlook Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12150) on March 2, 2026, by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and European affairs analyst:
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Ukrainian Military Performance and Outlook
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) have defended and repelled Russian advances, despite ongoing disadvantages in personnel and a smaller defense industry. The UAF has demonstr more
USDA's Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11573) on March 3, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Eleni G. Bickell.
Here are excerpts:
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USDA's Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates certain organisms developed using genetic engineering (GE) under its authority to prevent the introduction and dissemination of plant pests. In May 2020, USDA's Animal and Plant He more
Gold Star Designation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11200) on March 2, 2026, by Senior Research Librarian Carly A. Miller.
Here are excerpts:
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Gold Star Designation: An Overview
Background
During the years of U.S. participation in World War I (WWI, 1917-1918), an informal practice developed where some families would display service banners adorned with blue stars in the windows of their homes to signify participation in t more
HIPAA Privacy Rule - Overview & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12759) on March 2, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Overview and Issues
The final HIPAA Privacy Rule (the Rule) was first issued in December 2000, and a final modified rule was issued in August of 2002, pursuant to authority in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, P.L. 104-191). HIPAA was enacte more
Patent Law - Introduction & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12744) on March 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Patent Law: An Introduction and Issues for Congress
Patents, a form of intellectual property, give their owners certain exclusive rights in new and useful inventions. To encourage innovation, the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant patents to inventors for a limited time. Patents have been a part more
Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12014) on March 2, 2026, by social policy specialist Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Overview
Background
Social Security is a work-related, federal insurance program that provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of a worker's retirement, disability, or death. Social Security retirement b more
U.S. & Israeli Military Operations Against Iran Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12662) on March 1, 2026.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jeremy M. Sharp, Christopher M. Blanchard and Jim Zanotti:
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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations Against Iran: Issues for Congress
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations against targets in Iran. The United States and Iran had be more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
38 Calif. Congress Members Opposes Offshore Oil Leasing and Requests Comment Period Extension
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- A coalition of 38 California Congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior opposing potential offshore oil and gas leasing in the Southern California and Central California Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas and requesting an extension of the public comment period.
The lawmakers stressed that there has been no new or expanded lease in California state waters since 1969, nor in federal waters since 1984, largely due to the c more
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Urges NHTSA to Preserve Vehicle Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging it to ensure that any revisions to federal vehicle safety standards do not weaken protections that prevent crashes and save lives.
The advocates highlighted the troubling trend in motor vehicle deaths in the U.S., pointing out that an average of 112 individuals are killed daily on roads nationwide, amounting to nearly 41,000 fatalities in 2 more
ATA Action Urges CMS to Remove Limits on Non-Standardized Plans
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- ATA Action, the American Telemedicine Association affiliated trade organization, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for a proposal that would eliminate limits on the number of non-standardized plans marketplace insurers may offer.
In its letter dated March 10, ATA Action expressed concern that current limits on the number of non-standardized plans that can be offered by Marketplace issuers are inhibiting i more
Austin City Manager Urges Commerce Department to Restore Full 2026 Census Test Plan
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- T.C. Broadnax, city manager of the City of Austin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding urging it to restore the original design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census.
In its letter, Austin officials express concern over the proposed reduction of test sites from six to two, arguing that this change could jeopardize the accuracy of the census. The city asserts that the original test sites were strategically se more
Breakthrough T1D Urges FTC to Tackle Insulin Pricing Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Breakthrough T1D, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission supporting a consent agreement involving Express Scripts and insulin pricing practices, urging the agency to continue efforts aimed at reducing the cost burden faced by people living with type 1 diabetes.
In their letter, Breakthrough T1D emphasizes the critical situation faced by nearly two million Americans living with type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires them to rely on more
California Truck Injury Law Urges Denial of Exemption for Electronic Logging Device Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The California Truck Injury Law, Los Angeles, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration urging the denial of an exemption application by the Federation of Professional Truckers concerning electronic logging device (ELD) requirements. The organization emphasizes the imperative of maintaining strict safety regulations to prevent fatigue-related accidents involving large commercial vehicles.
In its letter, California Truck Inju more
Chicago Department of Aviation Urges FAA to Avoid Flight Caps at O'Hare International Airport
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Michael J. McMurray, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration urging it to abandon proposals that would cap flight operations at O'Hare International Airport below current levels during the Summer 2026 scheduling season.
CDA emphasizes that limiting operations below current levels would disrupt the National Airspace System. The agency highlights more
Concerned Women for America Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Uphold Biological Sex Classifications in Health Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for a proposed rule that emphasizes biological sex distinctions in health care regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The organization argues that maintaining clear definitions of male and female is vital for protecting individual dignity and privacy.
In their communication, CWA highlights the importan more
Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions Urges Education Department to Update Accreditation Terminology
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns regarding the use of the terms "national" and "regional" by recognized accrediting agencies.
C-RAC represents nearly 3,000 postsecondary institutions across the nation, including over 1,500 public colleges, 1,100 private non-profit universities, and close to 100 private for-profit institutions. The organization emphasizes more
Delta Air Lines Seeks Clarification on FAA's Proposed Wing Inspection Rules
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Delta Air Lines Inc. has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting clarification on specific requirements related to the proposed rules for the inspection and repair of the lower wing skin of Boeing 767 aircraft. The letter highlights concerns over certain reporting notes in the proposed rulemaking.
In its letter, Delta Air Lines seeks to understand whether the reporting note regarding the results of inspections is mandated for al more
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Supports State Flexibility in Federal Health Exchange Rule
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- John F. King, insurance commissioner of insurance
and safety fire for the State of Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing support for provisions in the proposal that provide flexibility for states in designing and operating health insurance exchanges. The letter emphasized that states should retain authority to determine approaches that best serve their individual more
Los Angeles County Officials Oppose Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing in Central California Planning Area
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Officer Rita Kampalath, Regional Planning Director Amy J. Bodek and Beaches and Harbors Director Gary Jones submitted a joint public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing offshore oil and gas leasing in the Central California Planning Area as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, warning that development could threaten coastal ecosystems and the region's ocean-based more
Louisiana Dental Practice Opposes Proposal to Remove Adult Dental Coverage from Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Hargis Family Dental submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposal that would reverse the classification of adult dental coverage as an Essential Health Benefit. The Louisiana-based dental practice urged the agency to maintain recognition of dental care within broader health coverage and argued that separating oral care from medical care harms patients.
In their correspondence, the dental practice points out the ris more
Lyman Protocol Systems Architect Proposes Programmable Compliance Framework for Stablecoin Rules
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Darren Lyman, chief systems architect of the Lyman Protocol, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the ongoing implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
The LP-90 proposal presents a sophisticated blueprint designed to integrate programmable compliance into existing financial systems, particularly through the use of tokenized U.S. dollar liabilities on the New more
Maricopa County Community College Board Member Opposes Changes to 2026 Census Operational Test
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Tom Nerini, governing board member for District 5 of the Maricopa County Community College District in Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing several elements of the proposed 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census.
The community college district highlights the importance of the Census Bureau's efforts to count marginalized populations accurately, particularly Latinos who have historically been undercounted. As more
Marquette University Political Science Chair Questions Use of Postal Workers in 2030 Census Test
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Philip Rocco, chair and associate professor of political science at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau regarding concerning the proposed 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter emphasizes to reconsider plans to test the use of U.S. Postal Service employees for In-Field Enumeration during the operational test.
The letter outlines three primary concerns regar more
Middle States Commission on Higher Education Urges Education Department to Clarify Accreditation Terminology
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting efforts to clarify the use of terms such as regional and national in describing accrediting agencies while urging federal agencies to address remaining sources of confusion in government systems and policies.
MSCHE, which has been recognized by the Secretary of Education since 1952, has a robust history of adapting to regulatory changes. With more
Multnomah County Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Maintain Essential Community Provider Standards
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Multnomah County Community Health Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding benefit and payment parameters for 2027.
In its letter, the health center emphasizes the crucial role that community health centers play in the success of Basic Health Programs and Marketplace Exchanges nationwide. These centers are e more
National Council of State Housing Agencies Voices Concerns Over Treasury Data Collection
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The National Council of State Housing Agencies submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury raising concerns about a proposed system of records. The organization argued that the proposal would impose burdensome and retroactive data collection requirements on state and local entities that administered federal assistance programs.
The council emphasizes that the requirements outlined in the Notice are redundant and will exert undue pressure on s more
New York University School of Law Initiative Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Disparate Impact Standard
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York University School of Law Community Equity Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging it to withdraw its proposed rule concerning the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The CEI advocates for marginalized communities by addressing issues that hinder social mobility and equity, and it asserts that the proposed changes would undermine vital protections against systemic discrimination more
New York University School of Law Urges EPA to Reevaluate Perchlorate Drinking Water Rule Cost Benefit Analysis
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed determination that the benefits of regulating perchlorate in drinking water do not justify the costs.
Policy Integrity contends that EPA has failed to adequately account for numerous unquantified health benefits, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which are not factored int more
North Carolina Census Officials Urge Commerce Department to Restore 2026 Census Test Sites
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- John Quinterno, census liaison, and Michael Cline, state demographer of North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging it to reverse changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census.
According to the letter, the alterations to the operational test scale and scope "are unlikely to yield the insights needed" to ensure an accurate count for the 2030 Census. The original test plan aimed to experiment with methods more
Nursing Specialist Urges Education Department to Recognize Graduate Nursing Degrees as Professional Programs
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Darcie A. Peterson, nurse practitioner and certified wound ostomy continence advanced practice nurse, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include post-baccalaureate nursing programs in the definition of professional degree programs under a proposed rule addressing federal student loan limits.
In the letter, the CWOCN highlighted that the exclusion of advanced practice degrees such as Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Docto more
NYC Health & Mental Hygiene Dept., Commission on Human Rights Voices Opposition to Proposed Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the New York City Commission on Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule that would modify how disability protections apply under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The city agencies urged the agency to withdraw the proposal, arguing that it conflicts with federal law and could undermine civil rights protections.
The propose more
Princeton University Librarian Urges Commerce Department to Expand Scope of 2026 Census Operational Test
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Mary Carter, finance and operations research librarian at Princeton University, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about the proposed 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census and urging the agency to restore elements removed from the testing plan.
The letter emphasizes that accurate census data are foundational to democratic processes and insists that the planned test may fail to provide valuable i more
Skiver Bradley Urges FMCSA to Reject Trucking Group Request for ELD Exemption
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Skiver Bradley PLLC, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expressing opposition to the Federation of Professional Truckers' application for an exemption from electronic logging device (ELD) requirements.
In their letter, the firm emphasizes that fatigue is a leading cause of injury and death in accidents involving large commercial trucks. They argue that ELDs play a crucial role in helping to combat dr more
Tactogen Urges FDA to Address Bias from Functional Unblinding in Bayesian Clinical Trial Guidance
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Tactogen Inc., Palo Alto, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requesting additional guidance on how sponsors should account for bias caused by functional unblinding when applying Bayesian statistical methods in clinical trials.
In their letter, Tactogen acknowledges the FDA's draft guidance while highlighting gaps, particularly in addressing functional unblinding that significantly impacts trials involving psychoactive c more
Temple University Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test for 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Fred Rowland and the Research Data Services team at Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about the proposed design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census.
In the letter, Temple University's RDS underscores that accurate census data are foundational for democracy and effective governance. It argues that the operational test, as currently designed, more
Transportation Alliance Urges NHTSA to Prioritize Safety in Automated Driving Systems
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Transportation Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration emphasizing the need for a safe and effective framework for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). TTA argues that federal safety policy should leverage the operational expertise of members who navigate complex real-world environments.
In the letter, TTA highlights the importance of innovation that enhances roadway safety and improves mobi more
University of California Berkeley Professor Opposes Energy Department Plan to Remove Disability Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Susan Schweik, Professor Emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules that would rescind portions of regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The letter argues that the proposed rules would eliminate essential aspects of DOE's regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, particularly those ensuring that newly constructed more
University of Denver Student Supports Catch Limits in Proposed Gulf Reef Fish Amendment
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Breann Larson, a graduate student at the University of Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding Amendment 58B to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf.
The letter emphasizes that the allocated catch size for both commercial and recreational fishing should be reduced to ensure a sustainable population of the Deep-Water Grouper complex. It more
University of Mount Olive Counseling Student Urges Education Department to Include Behavioral Health Degrees in Professional Degree Definition
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Lindsey Bryant, a counseling graduate student at the University of Mount Olive, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to revise a proposed rule affecting federal graduate student borrowing and the definition of professional degree programs.
According to the letter, the proposed definition of "professional degree" would exclude counseling education, which is essential for regulated practice in mental health professions. Without ad more
University of North Carolina Data Librarian Urges Commerce Department to Expand 2026 Census Operational Test Design
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Michele Hayslett, librarian for numeric data services and data management at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the proposed design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census.
The organization claims that the test, as currently structured, lacks scientific validity due to its limited sample size and inappropriate use of the American Community Surve more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: Karoline Leavitt Issues Shocking Update on Drone Threat
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Karoline Leavitt Issues Shocking Update on Drone Threat
By Logan Sekulow
ABC reported that an FBI memo warned that California and the U.S. West Coast could be the target of a surprise drone attack from Iran, immediately sparking fears not only in the Golden State but around the country - especially at a time when the Department of Homeland Security is shut down.
Now it appears this revelation wa more
American Center for Law and Justice: Operation Epic Fury Is About More Than Just Iran
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Operation Epic Fury Is About More Than Just Iran
By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs
For the past 47 years, conventional wisdom has held that we just needed to tolerate or manage the threat from Iran.
No more.
In less than two weeks, the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation has made extraordinary progress toward achieving the Trump Administration's three key objectives: to destro more
Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities From Foreign Influence
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on March 12, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Protecting American Universities from Foreign Influence
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on authoritarian regimes like China using fi more
CSIS Issues Commentary: How to Lose a Navy in 10 Days
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by Benjamin Jensen, director of the Futures Lab and senior fellow for the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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How to Lose a Navy in 10 Days
While air strikes in Iran have captured the headlines, the naval campaign offers a harbinger of future battles likely to unfold at sea. Iran lost the majority of its naval capability in less than 10 days, as pulsed operatio more
CSIS Issues Commentary: War With Iran Threatens Syria's Recovery
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by Will Todman, chief of staff at the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and also a senior fellow at the Middle East Program:
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The War with Iran Threatens Syria's Recovery
Hours after U.S. and Israeli jets began bombing Iran on February 28, 2026, Syrians heard a loud explosion in Damascus. Given the new Syrian government's hostility to Iran, the lingering p more
DNC: Under Donald Trump, Americans Are Being Forced to Cut Back On Spending and Postpone Major Life Events to Afford Health Care
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Under Donald Trump, Americans Are Being Forced to Cut Back On Spending and Postpone Major Life Events to Afford Health Care
A new poll released today found that an estimated one-third of Americans -- approximately 82 million people -- indicated that in the past year, they cut back on spending, including skipping meals or driving less, in order to afford their health care. 15% - more
FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Rep. Houlahan Leads Push for Investigation of Religious Military Extremism
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on March 12, 2026:
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'Secularist' Rep. Houlahan leads push for investigation of religious military extremism
The FFRF Action Fund names Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., its Secularist of the Week for helping lead an effort to investig more
Kaptur Statement On Trump Administration Release Of 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Kaptur Statement On Trump Administration Release Of 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water released the following statement on the Trump Administration's release of 1 more
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Statement Situation Middle East
SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, March 13 -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines issued the following statement:
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Statement situation Middle East
Update March 12, 3.10 PM
KLM's Boeing 787, which had been at Dubai Airport since Saturday, 28 February, is currently en route to the Netherlands. KLM carefully assessed how this flight could be operated safely. Due to the security situation, additional measures were taken to ensure the safety of the flight. The airline would have preferred to carry passengers, more
Myopic Subservience of Modi Government to U.S. Interests Pushes Country Towards an Unwanted Crisis!
NEW DELHI, India, March 13 -- The Centre of Indian Trade Unions issued the following news release:
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Myopic Subservience of the Modi Government to US Interests Pushes the Country Towards an unwanted Crisis!
CITU Calls for Workplace-Level Demonstrations Demanding Immediate Concrete Measures to Restore Normalcy!
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India is currently facing a severe LPG-LNG supply and price crisis, pushing households into panic and disrupting industrial production across several sectors. In recent months, more
Secretary General Highlights Gender Equality as Democratic Security Imperative at U.N. Commission on the Status of Women in New York
STRASBOURG, France, March 13 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news:
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Secretary General highlights gender equality as a democratic security imperative at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York
"Violence against women online is still violence - and justice must work in the digital world as it does offline," Alain Berset pointed out.
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Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset took part in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of more
Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 39 more
Van Hollen, Warren, Gallego Statement on DOJ Investigating Binance Compliance With U.S. Sanctions Law
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Van Hollen, Warren, Gallego Statement on DOJ Investigating Binance Compliance with U.S. Sanctions Law
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, the Committee's Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and the Committee's Di more
Virginia Tech: Drone Strikes in Middle East Highlight Need for Better Defense at Home, Says Expert
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert
The conflict with Iran has generated two notable counterattacks, both because of the nature of the targets and the technology used to strike them. The first U.S. military casualties came as a result of a drone strike on an American military tactical operations center in Kuwait. Three Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates more
Wyden Statement on Trump Trade Investigations
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Wyden Statement on Trump Trade Investigations
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement in response to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announcing investigations into potential issues of overcapacity and overproduction in numerous industries in 16 countries.
"Donald Trump i more
American University Expert Warns Kurdish Leaders Against War Without U.S. Guarantees
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Kurdish factions face a dangerous choice as pressure mounts to engage in conflict against Iran without firm security pledges. While the U.S. and Israel increase strikes on Iranian targets, an American University expert warns that entering the fray could destroy decades of self-rule.
The U.S. is reportedly arming Iranian Kurdish groups, and six opposition parties have formed a coalition. However, Yerevan Saeed, American University Barzani Scholar-in-Residence, argues that more
Americans are Paying the Price for Democrats' Political Obstruction
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Americans are Paying the Price for Democrats' Political Obstruction
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"It's not a question of if the Democrat shutdown is hurting the American people. It is a matter of public record. Democrats are endangering Americans on the ground, in the skies, and even in cyberspace."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about why Senate Democrats must join Republicans more
At Hearing, Warren Slams State Department and DoD's Failure To Evacuate Americans From Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Hearing, Warren Slams State Department and DoD's Failure To Evacuate Americans From Middle East
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Warren: "Let's be clear, the Trump administration chose this war. They planned this war for months, and they made no plans to safeguard hundreds of thousands of Americans in the region. There is no excuse for this."
Video of Exchange (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Sen more
Attorney General Brenna Bird and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Address Issues Facing Iowa Farmers
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 12 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Address Issues Facing Iowa Farmers
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today to discuss issues affecting family farmers and the importance of state attorneys general in protecting states' agricultural laws.
Attorney General Bird asked Secretary Rol more
Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Officials Publicly Testify About War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Officials Publicly Testify About War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in demanding that Republican Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) hold immediate public hearings on the Trump Administration's ongoing unconstitut more
Blumenthal & Murphy Join Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing & Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Murphy Join Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing & Civilian Casualties in Iran
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[Hartford, CT] Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 45 of their Senate colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people on the more
Cato on the Jones Act Part 2: Expert Statement
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato on the Jones Act Part 2: Expert Statement
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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to issue temporary 30-day waivers for the Jones Act amid soaring oil prices due to the Iran war.
Colin Grabow is associate director at the Cato Institute's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies and a leading expert on the Jones Act. His research focuses on maritime policy, U.S. more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Crypto River Runs Through It
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Alexander Browder, founder of launderingdatabase.org:
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A Crypto River Runs Through It
New research demonstrates the fast-growing role of cryptocurrencies to finance military aggression, sanctions evasion, and other covert activities.
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Over the past year, this author reviewed court records, indictments, and investigative reports to build what is probably the first open- more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Will Iran Torch the South Caucasus?
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia:
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Will Iran Torch the South Caucasus?
Tension has spilled over into the South Caucasus, but the balance of power does not favor Iran.
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Even allowing for the heated rhetoric and behavior of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Gu more
China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways
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Key Takeaways
1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China.
2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran.
3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran more
Commentary: The economic consequences of escalating tensions in the Gulf and the potential impact on global oil prices and inflation
GUILFORD, England, March 12 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release:
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Commentary: The economic consequences of escalating tensions in the Gulf and the potential impact on global oil prices and inflation
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The following expert comment below was written by Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, about the economic consequences of escalating tensions in the Gulf and the potential impact on global oil prices and inflation.
Prof Eric Golson
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Committee for a Responsible Federal Budge: Any War Supplemental Should Be Responsibly Targeted
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget posted the following news release:
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Any War Supplemental Should Be Responsibly Targeted
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As the military conflict with Iran continues, there has been increasing discussion over a possible "war supplemental" to help fund the U.S. military and replenish weapons stocks. Some reports suggest the White House may request $50 billion in defense funding and other reports indicate more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Iran's Real War Is Against the Global Economy
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department:
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Iran's Real War Is Against the Global Economy
Iran may be losing the military contest with the United States. But it is fighting a different war--one aimed at the global economy.
Over the past 12 days, the United States has demonstrated clear military superiority. Iran's navy has more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Wars After the War - Why Israel and Iran May Keep Fighting
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program:
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The Wars After the War: Why Israel and Iran May Keep Fighting
The end may be in sight for the current war in the Middle East, with its massive U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on U.S. regional allies and Gulf shipping. Even then, however, hostilities may no more
CSIS Issues Commentary: What Can the United States and Israel Accomplish in Iran?
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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What Can the United States and Israel Accomplish in Iran?
In his press conference on the morning of March 10, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made sure to define the goals of Operation Epic Fury. He said the go more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Chokepoint - How the War With Iran Threatens Global Food Security
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 11, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh, research associate Emma Curtis and program coordinator and research assistant Joely Virzi, all of the Global Food and Water Security Program:
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Chokepoint: How the War with Iran Threatens Global Food Security
Following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, and Iran's subsequent strikes across the Middle Eas more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Is at Stake in Hungary's Election?
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 11, 2026, involving fellow Donatienne Ruy and senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia Maria Snegovaya, both of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program:
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What Is at Stake in Hungary's Election?
On April 12, 2026, Hungarians will head to the polls for what could be the most consequential parliamentary elections in Europe this year. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who ha more
DEM LEADER JEFFRIES JOINS CORREA, TRAN FOR VETERAN ROUNDTABLE
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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DEM LEADER JEFFRIES JOINS CORREA, TRAN FOR VETERAN ROUNDTABLE
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BUENA PARK, CA -Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Derek Tran (CA-45 ), local elected officials, and community representatives from Veteran service organizations (VSOs) for a discussion about the Trump Administration's broken promises to care for those who more
Duckworth, Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ),Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in following up T more
Earthworks: Iran Is Burning As Big Oil and Mining Are Booming
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following statement:
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Statement: Iran Is Burning As Big Oil and Mining Are Booming
The war unfolding in Iran is, first and foremost, a human tragedy. More than 1,200 civilians have reportedly been killed, seven American service members have died, and many more have been wounded as the conflict escalates. The full human cost of this war is still unfolding, but the consequences will be felt by families, communities, and more
Easter treats costing more? The rising price of chocolate in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 12 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release:
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Easter treats costing more? The rising price of chocolate in Australia
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Australian shoppers are facing higher prices on chocolate in the lead-up to Easter with reports of noticeable increases across shelves. An RMIT supply chain expert unpacks the complex and ever-changing reasons behind increased prices.
Dr Vinh Thai, logistics and supply chain management
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Greenpeace warns of 'disaster waiting to happen' as 85 large oil tankers lie trapped in the Persian Gulf
LONDON, England, March 12 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace warns of 'disaster waiting to happen' as 85 large oil tankers lie trapped in the Persian Gulf
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Responding to news of escalating attacks by Iran on vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf extending to the Strait of Hormuz, Nina Noelle at Greenpeace Germany, which has been mapping oil tankers trapped in the area and potential i more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Engelsberg Ideas: Limits of Global Governance
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Nadia Schadlow, co-chair of the Hamilton Commission on Securing America's National Security Innovation Base, to Engelsberg Ideas:
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The Limits of Global Governance
When global institutions fail, nation states have to mobilize power to deliver results.
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The military strikes against Iran by Ameri more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Ukraine Military Situation Report
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu:
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Ukraine Military Situation Report
Executive Summary
* Battlefield assessment: The battle space remained largely static, while the war's operational tempo eased to roughly 100 to 150 combat engagements per day, down from the levels of the previo more
Human Rights Watch Posts Letter: Keep the World in the World Cup
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following letter from Sport and Rights Alliance Executive Director Andrea Florence:
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Keep the World in the World Cup
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 11 March 2026
To: Mr. Gianni Infantino
President
Federation Internationale de Football Association
FIFA-Strasse 20
Zurich, Switzerland
Dear President Infantino,
FIFA is planning the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, games in 16 cities across the U.S., Canad more
ICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger America
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger America
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After nearly 5 decades of terror from Iran, President Donald Trump took decisive action to weaken and confront the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Over those decades, Iran crossed every single red line.
Now, the bravery of the United States Armed Forces is on full display, and President Trump has made his message clear: the conflict more
ICYMI: CBO Director Confirms The Cost of Trump's War in Iran Could Cover Health Care for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: CBO Director Confirms The Cost of Trump's War in Iran Could Cover Health Care for Millions of Americans
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Video of Exchange (YouTube)
Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on the financial implications more
ICYMI: Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins U.S. Representative Derek Tran for Roundtable Discussion with Veterans, Local Leaders
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins U.S. Representative Derek Tran for Roundtable Discussion with Veterans, Local Leaders
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Buena Park, CA - In case you missed it, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Lou Correa (CA-46), local elected officials, and community representatives from Veteran service organizations (VSOs) for a discussion abo more
Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
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Reported findings that the United States is responsible for the recent deadly school attack in Iran, and that it was based on outdated targeting data, highlight the need for reform and accountability within the US military to minimize civilian harm during conflict, Human Rights Watch said today.
The New York Times report more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Iran's Drone Attacks Strain Tensions Between Baku and Tehran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Vasif Huseynov, senior fellow at the Center of Analysis of International Relations and an adjunct lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Iran's Drone Attacks Strain Tensions between Baku and Tehran
Executive Summary:
* Iranian drones launched from Iranian territory struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on March 5, damaging civilia more
Joint Ecumenical Statement on the Widening Conflict in the Middle East
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, March 12 -- The Christian Conference of Asia posted the following joint statement:
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Joint Ecumenical Statement on the Widening Conflict in the Middle East
The World Council of Churches, Middle East Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches, World Methodist Council, Mennonite World Conference, Christian Conference of Asia, and ACT Alliance join in expressing their deep concern regarding the humanitarian and social impacts of more
Kaptur Statement On Trump Administration Release Of 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Statement On Trump Administration Release Of 172 Million Barrels Of Oil From US Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water released the following statement on the Trump Administration's release of 172 Million barrels of Oil from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real problems American families more
Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that blocks the use of the U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress:
"With no accountability and in defiance of the American people, President more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Reconsider Your Failing Strategy, Mr. President
NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 10, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal:
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Reconsider Your Failing Strategy, Mr. President
Intentional ambiguity won't serve Trump well during the upcoming midterm elections.
Donald Trump was elected to combat inflation, secure the border and counter the cultural excesses of the progressive left. Like any president, he's expected to shift priorities when unfor more
Mass. Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities: Governor Healey Increases Home Heating Assistance Benefits for Tens of Thousands of Massachusetts Households
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 12 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Governor Healey increases home heating assistance benefits for tens of thousands of Massachusetts households
During the 2024-2025 heating season, the HEAP program provided financial assistance to more than 159,000 Massachusetts households.
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As Massachusetts experiences one of its coldest winters in recent years, the Healey-Drisc more
McConnell On War With Iran, Aligned Adversaries, and Fallen Kentuckian
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell On War With Iran, Aligned Adversaries, and Fallen Kentuckian
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor honoring the life of Staff Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington and aligned allies and adversaries in the war with Iran:
This week, we learned that a seventh American had died in war with Iran. Staff Sergeant Benjamin N. more
More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War
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WASHINGTON. D.C. - Members of Congress should vote against any additional funding for President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war on Iran, more than 200 gro more
More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War
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WASHINGTON. D.C. - Members of Congress should vote against any additional funding for President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war on Iran, 251 groups said today in a letter sent to Congress. Waging a war of choice that costs an estimated $1 billion a day not only fails to address the economic squeeze and health c more
NEWS: Schiff, Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Baldwin, Duckworth Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Schiff, Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Baldwin, Duckworth Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.),Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) are following up on their demand that Republican Majori more
NGOs at #HRC61 Condemn Bahrain's Crackdown on Free Expression Amid U.S.-Israeli War on Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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NGOs at #HRC61 Condemn Bahrain's Crackdown on Free Expression Amid U.S.-Israeli War on Iran
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On 12 March 2026, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 3. The NGOs highlighted Bahrain's escalating suppression of freedom of opinion and pe more
Oil and Gasoline Prices Volatile Amid the Conflict with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil and Gasoline Prices Volatile Amid the Conflict with Iran
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1 Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on March 9 and reached levels not seen in four years as the conflict in Iran forced exporting nations in the Persian Gulf to cut production.
2 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats has led storage facilities to reach capacity, fo more
Padilla Continues to Reject Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Continues to Reject Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP
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WATCH : Republicans block Padilla, Schiff bill to fund FEMA for the rest of the shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting against additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) more
Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10799) on March 11, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard:
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Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The 119th Congress may engage the Trump Administration with regard to U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia's National Project for Atomic Energy and proposals for U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy coop more
Protect households by taxing windfall oil profits, phasing out fossil fuels
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 12 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Protect households by taxing windfall oil profits, phasing out fossil fuels
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The International Energy Agency's announcement to release an unprecedented 400 million barrels of oil reserves underscores the gravity of the fossil fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, said 350.org. The group w more
REP. MIKE THOMPSON LEADS OVER 700 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NAPA AND WOODLAND FOR "NO FOREVER WARS" DAYS OF ACTION
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP. MIKE THOMPSON LEADS OVER 700 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NAPA AND WOODLAND FOR "NO FOREVER WARS" DAYS OF ACTION
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Napa and Woodland, CA - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) led over 700 community members, veterans, and military families this weekend in Napa and Woodland for "No Forever Wars" Day of Action events calling for congressional oversight regarding the U.S. military involvement in Iran."T more
Rep. Nancy Mace Brings Stranded South Carolina Family Home From Iran Conflict, Helps Evacuate 155 More Americans
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Brings Stranded South Carolina Family Home From Iran Conflict, Helps Evacuate 155 More Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 12, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace traveled to Israel after learning a South Carolina family was stranded in an active war zone. What began as a mission to bring one family home turned into a full-scale evacuation, with Rep. Mace joining veteran-led nonpro more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
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Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Jason Crow (CO-06), Founders and Co-Chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Democratic Iranian-American Member of Congress, led a total of 121 House Democrat more
Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World
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Human Rights Watch is increasingly alarmed at severe restrictions on and repression of protests around the world, often under the guise of countering terrorism or invoking emergency powers, and the use of excessive and lethal force.
We have documented the brutal repression of protests in Iran, where security forces countrywid more
Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
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Key Takeaways
1 The impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being offset by two east-west pipelines.
2 Saudi Aramco is ramping up its pipeline system to the Red Sea from 2.8 million barrels per day to about seven million barrels per day.
3 The U.A.E. has a 1.8 mil more
SCHNEIDER DECRIES TRUMP ADMIN FOR PLANNING FAILURES LEADING TO REPORTED US STRIKE ON IRANIAN GIRLS SCHOOL, CALLS FOR HEGSETH'S REMOVAL
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER DECRIES TRUMP ADMIN FOR PLANNING FAILURES LEADING TO REPORTED US STRIKE ON IRANIAN GIRLS SCHOOL, CALLS FOR HEGSETH'S REMOVAL
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to preliminary reports that the U.S. was responsible for a February 28 strike on a girl's school in Iran:
"Reports more
Senator Marshall: Year-Round E15 Could Double U.S. Corn Demand
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Year-Round E15 Could Double U.S. Corn Demand
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Senator Marshall Questions Witnesses at the Senate Ag Committee
Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses Mr. Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Mr. Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, at the Senate Agriculture Committee he more
State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Call With Saudi Foreign Minister Al Saud
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on March 10, 2026, with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The Secretary condemned Iran's reprehensible attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed how to more
University of Chicago: What's next for Iran - and the world?
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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What's next for Iran--and the world?
In Q&A, UChicago experts discuss regime change, the legal basis for military action, and global fallout from the U.S.-Israel attack
As airstrikes from the United States and Israel continue across Iran, questions abound for what comes next-from the future of Iran's leadership to the fears of a wider war.
We asked University of Chicago experts to weigh in on the cri more
Van Hollen, Warren, Gallego Statement on DOJ Investigating Binance Compliance with U.S. Sanctions Law
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Warren, Gallego Statement on DOJ Investigating Binance Compliance with U.S. Sanctions Law
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, the Committee's Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and the Committee's Digital Assets Subcommittee Ranking Member Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement more
VIDEO: Kaine Speaks Out Against Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Kaine Speaks Out Against Trump's War in Iran
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FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, spoke at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing urging an end to President Donald Trump's illegal, unnecessary war with Iran.
Kaine-whose bipartisan W more
VIDEO: Ricketts Highlights This Year's Tax Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Ricketts Highlights This Year's Tax Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed this year's tax benefits for Nebraska farmers and ranchers.
"Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska," said Ricketts. "Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our commun more
War in Iran: Q&A With RAND Experts
SANTA MONICA, California, March 12 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on March 10, 2026, involving nine experts.
The experts included senior policy researchers Heather Williams and Michelle Grise; senior management scientist Karen Sudkamp; Raphael S. Cohen, director of the Strategy and Doctrine Program in Project Air Force and the National Security Program; and senior economist Howard J. Shatz. All are professors of policy analysis at the Rand School of Public Policy. The group also included seni more
Welch Joins 45 Senators in Pressing DOD Secretary Hegseth for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins 45 Senators in Pressing DOD Secretary Hegseth for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 40 Senate colleagues in demanding that the Departmen more
Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Refund Tariff Costs, Calls On Trump To Address Rising Cost Of Living
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Refund Tariff Costs, Calls On Trump To Address Rising Cost Of Living
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration prioritize bringing relief to American families instead of doubling down on unconstitutional foreign wars and reckless tariff policies that are dr more
As Prices Continue To Rise, Durbin Condemns Trump Administration Policies That Continue To Hurt American Families
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Prices Continue To Rise, Durbin Condemns Trump Administration Policies That Continue To Hurt American Families
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March 11, 2026
President Trump previously referred to the affordability crisis that Americans are feeling as a "hoax"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today criticizing the Trump Administration for disregarding Americans' more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, complicated by more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, compl more
Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on an elementary school that killed more than 150 innocent people and other civilian casualties in the Tr more
Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democr more
Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin, Duckworth Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin, Duckworth Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ),Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are following up on their demand that Republican Majority Leader John Th more
BOOKER, KAINE, MURPHY, SCHIFF, BALDWIN, DUCKWORTH LAY OUT DEMAND TO THUNE FOR IMMEDIATE HEARINGS ON IRAN WAR FOLLOWING INTRODUCTION OF NEW WAR POWERS RESOLUTIONS
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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BOOKER, KAINE, MURPHY, SCHIFF, BALDWIN, DUCKWORTH LAY OUT DEMAND TO THUNE FOR IMMEDIATE HEARINGS ON IRAN WAR FOLLOWING INTRODUCTION OF NEW WAR POWERS RESOLUTIONS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ),Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are following up on their demand that Republican Majority Leader Joh more
Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Issues Commentary: A Perfect Storm for the EU's Energy and Climate Policy Debate
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 11 -- The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise issued the following commentary by Stefan Kvarfordt:
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A perfect storm for the EU's energy and climate policy debate
Any short-term solution that the European Council concludes next week should in our view avoid disincentivizing tackling the structural problem of Europe's energy supply, writes expert Stefan Kvarfordt.
Not even 100 days of 2026 have passed, yet this year's global developments regarding energy markets a more
Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and signed by 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of De more
Durbin Sits Down With Illinois Soybean Association
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Sits Down With Illinois Soybean Association
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March 11, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association and the American Soybean Association to discuss the severe downturn in the farm economy. Topics ranged from the importance of a ful more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 45 of his Senate colleagues, demanded the Department of Defense carry out a swift investigation into airstrikes on a school in Minab, Iran and other civilian casualties in the Trump administration's illegal war on Iran.
"The more
Reed Demands Trump Admin. Report the Costs of War with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Demands Trump Admin. Report the Costs of War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration failed to articulate a clear rationale or strategy before launching its war of choice against Iran.
Now that combat operations are underway, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says it is strategically important for Americans and Congress more
Reed Warns Trump's War in Iran Risks Repeating the Failures of Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Warns Trump's War in Iran Risks Repeating the Failures of Iraq
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor warning that President Trump's war against Iran risks repeating the strategic mistakes of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Sen. Reed cautioned that while Iran poses a serious threat, more
Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), were joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide more
Senator Marshall: The SAVE Act Must Go to a Vote
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The SAVE Act Must Go to a Vote
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Senator Marshall Joins The Joe Pags Show
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Joe Pags Show to discuss the SAVE America Act, the future of the Senate filibuster, the U.S. military, and President Trump's goals for the Iran conflict.
Click HERE or on the image above for Senator Marshall's full interview.
On the more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Seven Things to Know About the U.S.-Israel Campaign in Iran
STANFORD, California, March 11 -- The Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, issued the following commentary:
Seven Things to Know About the U.S.-Israel Campaign in Iran
Scholars from FSI offer insights into the war between Iran and U.S.-Israel forces, and the risk of the conflict expanding beyond the Middle East.
Melissa Morgan
As Americans were waking up on the morning of February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel had already begun wide-spread, coordin more
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Joins NewsNation's "Katie Pavlich Tonight"
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To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Katie Pavlich on NewsNation to discuss ongoing operations in Iran and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
HIGHLIGHTS:
ON THE DHS SHUTDOWN: " This is a complete more
Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Defense Department on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Defense Department on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today pressed the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people regarding the airstrikes on a school and civilian casualties in Iran.
Trump's Defense Department airstrikes on a girls' elementary school reportedly more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: And So It Begins - Iran's Terror Proxies Emerge From the Shadows
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Sharon Hudson-Dean, former deputy assistant secretary of State for Northern Europe, NATO and Arctic Security:
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And So It Begins: Iran's Terror Proxies Emerge From the Shadows
The Tehran regime's spy networks were always likely to attack in Europe. Now it seems the orders have been given.
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The explosion outside the US Embassy in Norway at 1 a.m. on March 8 is likely a significant marker th more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Drone Defenses - Buyers Flock to the Ukrainian Bazaar
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by David Kirichenko, associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society:
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Drone Defenses: Buyers Flock to the Ukrainian Bazaar
Drones have smashed the West's assumption that airpower and sophisticated missiles would ensure control of the skies. Kyiv can provide answers and expertise.
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As war erupted in the Middle East, the US and its allies were confronted with the question of how to sto more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Panel Evaluates Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Experts at the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies evaluated the geopolitical consequences of coordinated strikes against Iran during a panel discussion held on March 4. The session examined the aftermath of the February 28 military actions conducted by the U.S. and Israel, which targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and resulted in the deaths of senior leaders.
Colin Kahl, director of the Stanford University Freeman Spogl more
State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Call With Iraqi P.M. Al-Sudani
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani:
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Secretary Rubio spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani.
The Secretary strongly condemned terrorist attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups in Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
They reiterated the importance of the Iraqi govern more
