85% of Sundance Filmmakers Choose Adobe as Company Releases New AI Video Innovations and $10M in Creator Grants
SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 21 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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85% of Sundance Filmmakers Choose Adobe as Company Releases New AI Video Innovations and $10M in Creator Grants
* Adobe Premiere now seamlessly connected with Adobe Firefly app, delivering latest AI models from Adobe, Google, OpenAI, Runway and more to power video teams' collaborative ideation and brainstorming processes
* New AI video innovations in Premiere and major more
Acting Chairman Feldman Highlights Key Safety Accomplishments of President Trump's CPSC
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2026, by Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman:
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Acting Chairman Feldman Highlights Key Safety Accomplishments of President Trump's CPSC
Under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has returned to its core mission, advancing consumer safety, while preserving affordability and choice for American families. Since assuming CPSC's chairma more
Americas Society/Council of the Americas: Americas Quarterly's New Issue - History Lessons About the Trump Doctrine in the Region
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Americas Quarterly's New Issue: History Lessons about the Trump Doctrine in the Region
The magazine looks at the return of Washington's "big stick" diplomacy in Latin America and what can we learn from the old heavy-handed approach.
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"As the old adage goes: History doesn't always repeat itself, but it does sometimes rhyme," writes Brian Winter, the author of the cover more
ATA ACTION COMMENTS ON FY26 MINIBUS FUNDING PACKAGE, INCLUDING TWO-YEAR TELEHEALTH EXTENSION AND OTHER CRITICAL PROVISIONS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION COMMENTS ON FY26 MINIBUS FUNDING PACKAGE, INCLUDING TWO-YEAR TELEHEALTH EXTENSION AND OTHER CRITICAL PROVISIONS
ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, comments on a new bipartisan three-bill FY26 funding package released this morning by the House Appropriations Committee, that includes several critical teleh more
Boston Consulting Group: Two-Thirds of Top Marketing Leaders Expect a High Level of AI-Driven Disruption to Consumer Behavior
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Two-Thirds of Top Marketing Leaders Expect a High Level of AI-Driven Disruption to Consumer Behavior
* New Consumer AI Disruption Index from BCG and Moloco Reveals the Most Exposed Industries
* News, Travel, Auto Marketplaces, and Retail Are the Industries Most at Risk for Disruption
* Auto OEMs, Fintech, Financial Services, Media/Streaming and Social more
Brooklyn Law School: Professors Stacy Caplow and Maryellen Fullerton Combine Immigration Law and Literature in Unique Seminar Class
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 21 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Professors Stacy Caplow and Maryellen Fullerton Combine Immigration Law and Literature in Unique Seminar Class
What do books and movies such as Brooklyn, The Godfather II, or The Namesake have to do with becoming a lawyer? For students taking part in "Law and Literature: The Immigration Experience," the answer is much more than you might think.
The 2-credit seminar class was created by two longtime professor more
CED Outlines 2026 Policy Priorities Ahead of Nation's 250th Anniversary
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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CED Outlines 2026 Policy Priorities Ahead of Nation's 250th Anniversary
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, has outlined this year's critical policy challenges and how Washington can meet the moment.
In a letter sent to the President and Congressional l more
Committee on Small Business Celebrates Five Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Celebrates Five Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bipartisan bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation.
"Today's votes reflect House Republicans' strong co more
Comscore 2026 State of Programmatic Report: CTV and Audio expected to drive growth with cross-channel performance measurement critical to smarter allocation across platforms
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Comscore 2026 State of Programmatic Report: CTV and Audio expected to drive growth with cross-channel performance measurement critical to smarter allocation across platforms
Third annual Proximic by Comscore report underscores performance accountability, with AI-powered optimization now vi more
CrowdStrike Announces New Regional Clouds to Expand Secure Data Sovereignty
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Announces New Regional Clouds to Expand Secure Data Sovereignty
New in-country cloud deployments in Saudi Arabia, India, and the UAE will deliver local data residency
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today advanced its Global Data Sovereignty initiative, including new in-coun more
DOE: One Year In - Promises Made, Promises Kept
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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ONE YEAR IN: Promises Made, Promises Kept
One Year into President Trump's Administration DOE is Delivering on President Trump's Agenda of American Energy Dominance.
UNLEASHING THE GOLDEN ERA OF ENERGY DOMINANCE AND LOWERING PRICES
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With President Trump and Secretary Wright's leadership, the Energy Department has ushered in an unprecedented era of energy dominance, resulting in record energy produ more
Engineering, Life Sciences Lead R&D Growth at UAlbany
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 21 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Engineering, Life Sciences Lead R&D Growth at UAlbany
By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist
Research and development activity at the University at Albany rose to nearly $472 million in fiscal year 2024, breaking into the top 10 nationally for public research institutions without medical schools, according to the latest survey by the National Science Foundation published in December.
Overall, UAlbany ranked No. 75 more
EY: CEOs Double Down on AI, Transformation and M&A to Drive Growth Amid Uncertainty in the Global Economy
LONDON, England, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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CEOs double down on AI, transformation and M&A to drive growth amid uncertainty in the global economy
* Nine in 10 CEOs surveyed expect revenue growth and increase in profitability despite a dip in broader CEO sentiment
* 2026 a tipping point more
First Year Accomplishments under Secretary Howard W. Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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First Year Accomplishments under Secretary Howard W. Lutnick
In the first year of President Donald J. Trump's second term, Secretary Lutnick has overseen a total transformation of the Department of Commerce.
Sectorial Tariff Revenue and Investment Deals
20 landmark trade deals totaling over $9.94 trillion in U.S. investment commitments President Trump and Secretary Lutnick have more
Florida Poly Physicist Uses Complexity to Clarify a Chaotic World
LAKELAND, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Florida Poly physicist uses complexity to clarify a chaotic world
When videos go viral, protests are organized online, or extremist groups quietly recruit teenagers on social media, Florida Polytechnic University physicist Dr. Pedro Manrique sees patterns that physics can help explain.
With enough data, he can find clarity where others see confusion.
Physics is typically used to understand more
Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence
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The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has driven billions of dollars into new data centers, sharply increasing energy use and costs for consumers.
Built to handle the massive computational power of AI workloads, these data centers are creating wholesale electricity costs as much as 26 more
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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FNBO Releases 2026 Outlook: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified, Stay Disciplined
Co-Authored by CIO Rusty Vanneman & SVP Kurt Spieler, Report Examines Market Concentration, AI Productivity, Diversification Opportunities and the Importance of Discipline
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FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) today released the FNBO 2026 Outlook: Sta more
GAO Dismisses Ask Sage Protest Against GSA $1 Anthropic AI Deal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest filed by Ask Sage Inc., a small business based in Bentonville, Virginia, involving a General Services Administration agreement that provides Anthropic PBC's "Claude for Enterprise" and "Claude for Government" artificial intelligence solutions to federal agencies for a nominal fee of $1 for one year. The dispute began after the General Services Administration announced a modification to a Federal Supply Schedule c more
GAO Dismisses Ask Sage Protest Over GSA Deal for $1 ChatGPT Enterprise
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest by Ask Sage Inc., a small business based in Bentonville, Virginia, regarding the General Services Administration's decision to offer OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for a nominal fee of $1 for one year. The dispute arose after the General Services Administration modified an existing Federal Supply Schedule contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp., a major government IT reseller, to include the dee more
Gartner Survey Finds Only One-Third of Consumers Say GenAI Rivals Search Engines; Marketers Must Optimize for Both AI-Driven and Traditional Search
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds Only One-Third of Consumers Say GenAI Rivals Search Engines; Marketers Must Optimize for Both AI-Driven and Traditional Search
Consumers Spend More Time, Scroll Deeper, and Broaden Product Consideration Sets
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Only about one-third of consumers believe GenAI chatbots are as effective as search engines for learning new infor more
Georgetown University Selects Cisco to Transform Campus Connectivity
SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Georgetown University Selects Cisco to Transform Campus Connectivity
Cisco to Support the University in Launching One of the Largest Wi-Fi 7 Initiatives in Higher Education
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a multi-year partnership with Georgetown University to modernize the campus network, delivering advanced connectivity and new digital experiences powered by Cisco's latest netwo more
How Banking Offered African Americans a Path to Freedom and Citizenship After Enslavement
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following Q&A on Jan. 20, 2026, by Natalie Ermann Russell with historian Justene Hill Edwards:
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How Banking Offered African Americans a Path to Freedom and Citizenship After Enslavement
An award-winning book by UVA historian Justene Hill Edwards, with support from UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy, chronicles African Americans' economic aspirations and a bank's tragic collapse during more
KnowledgeWorks: Breaking Down Silos - Why Skills-based Education Is Gaining Momentum
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- KnowledgeWorks posted the following article:
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Breaking Down Silos: Why Skills-based Education Is Gaining Momentum
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Moving from time-based learning to skills-based education requires dismantling entrenched structures like the credit hour and addressing fragmentation among employers, educators and technology providers
* Technology and policy are enabling progress, but implementation is slow due to capacity issues and the lack of a shared langu more
Lehigh University: AI Dominates Conversation at Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Workshop
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Jan. 21 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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AI Dominates Conversation at Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Workshop
The all-day event held Jan. 15 at Lehigh's Mountaintop Campus featured panels composed of business leaders, faculty and students.
By Stephen Gross
President Joseph J. Helble '82 spends a lot of his time traveling and meeting with those in the community, as well as alumni around the world.
A few topics, such as Lehigh's Inspiring the Fu more
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce Gipson: AI, Agriculture and the Future of Mississippi's Economy
JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 21 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2026, by Commissioner Andy Gipson:
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AI, Agriculture and the Future of Mississippi's Economy
I am concerned about AI and the future of Mississippi.
I am concerned about the future of agriculture.
Most of all, I am concerned about how AI will impact our children, grandchildren and all our people. I believe people are unique human beings created in the image o more
NEXUS Initiative Connects UNT Students to Cybersecurity Internships, Research
DENTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
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NEXUS initiative connects UNT students to cybersecurity internships, research
A new initiative at the University of North Texas is connecting sociology students with professional development and internship opportunities in the cybersecurity field.
The Network for Exploring the Intersection of Humans and Cybercrime -- known as NEXUS -- is a collaborative effort between the UNT Department of Sociol more
NiCE Cognigy Unveils Simulator, an AI Performance Lab to Enable Enterprise-Scale Evaluation of Production-Grade AI Agents
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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NiCE Cognigy Unveils Simulator, an AI Performance Lab to Enable Enterprise-Scale Evaluation of Production-Grade AI Agents
New simulation layer allows enterprises to run large-scale agent evaluations, providing insights & evidence to safely deploy, test, and continuously improve enterprise-grade AI Agents.
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Hoboken, N.J., January more
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to Speak Feb. 5 at OSU Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 21 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to speak Feb. 5 at OSU Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich will be the featured speaker for the annual Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 5, in the Student Union Theater on Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Center more
Pega Launches New AI Tool to Accelerate Lotus Notes Transformation
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Pega Launches New AI Tool to Accelerate Lotus Notes Transformation
Notes to Blueprint helps enterprises quickly transform and retire outdated Lotus Notes applications
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Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation Company(TM), today announced the availability of Notes to Blueprint(TM) to help organizations quickly more
Penn State-Great Valley: From Data to Design - Pennsylvanians Shape Futures Through Online Learning
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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From data to design: Pennsylvanians shape new futures through online learning
This fall, more than 500 Pennsylvania residents graduated with degrees they completed online through Penn State World Campus.
By Mike Dawson
A former restaurant manager is reinventing her career in design. A doctor studied artificial intelligence to bring AI to the front lines of health care. A cor more
Peterson Institute for International Economics: Risk of Higher U.S. Inflation in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026:
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The risk of higher US inflation in 2026
By Peter Orszag (Lazard) and Adam S. Posen (PIIE)
The consensus view among forecasters is that inflation will continue its gradual descent toward the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target through 2026. Similarly, market pricing suggests investors believe the Fed has largely won its inflation battle.
In our view, however, this more
Ranking Members Heinrich, Huffman, Smith, Pallone Demand Answers From Trump Administration for Killing Jobs and Increasing Energy Costs by Halting Clean Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Ranking Members Heinrich, Huffman, Smith, Pallone Demand Answers from Trump Administration for Killing Jobs and Increasing Energy Costs by Halting Clean Energy Projects
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, House Natural Resources Commi more
Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill With Peters-Led Wins to Strengthen Michigan's Infrastructure, Protect Great Lakes, Boost Clean Energy Production
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill with Peters-Led Wins to Strengthen Michigan's Infrastructure, Protect Great Lakes, Boost Clean Energy Production
Bipartisan Bill Includes Funding to Support Ongoing Construction of Soo Locks Project
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured funding for high-impact, local public projects and Michig more
South Dakota State University Sharpens Its Research Focus
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Jan. 21 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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South Dakota State University sharpens its research focus
By Addison DeHaven
Forward-thinking investments in key areas of strategic importance will help SDSU researchers address the complex challenges facing South Dakota, the U.S. and the world.
For 144 years, South Dakota State University has engaged in pivotal research and extended knowledge throughout the state of South Dakota. From N.E. H more
Sovereign AI Selects Accenture and Palantir to Help Build Next Generation AI Infrastructure Across EMEA
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Sovereign AI Selects Accenture and Palantir to Help Build Next Generation AI Infrastructure Across EMEA
DAVOS, Switzerland; Jan. 21, 2026 - UK-based AI infrastructure and solutions provider, Sovereign AI (S-AI) has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN), and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) to help it build and scale next-generation AI data centers across EMEA. The ini more
TEDCO Invests in TechRow
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in TechRow
AI-enabled startup aims to deliver entertainment content through streaming in organizational spaces
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a $500,000 investment from TEDCO's Inclusion Fund and Venture Funds in TechRow.
"We appreciate TEDCO for this recent investment which will help us continue developing our tech more
UAlbany Launches Minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 21 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Launches Minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
By Bethany Bump
The University at Albany has launched a new undergraduate minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence designed to provide students from any major with an interdisciplinary framework for examining how artificial intelligence is transforming society and raising urgent ethical, legal and philosophical que more
UMass Alumni, Current MBA Student Launch AI Language-Learning App Rooted in Community
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news:
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UMass Alumni, Current MBA Student Launch AI Language-Learning App Rooted in Community
UMass Amherst alumni Ethan Gorman '21, a graduate of the College of Engineering, and Reed Young '21, an Isenberg School of Management graduate who is also currently pursuing his MBA at Isenberg, have launched Avita, an AI-powered language-learning app designed to help learners build real, conversational skills more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: What's a Hedge Fund Manager Really Worth?
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 21 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news:
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What's a hedge fund manager really worth?
Study suggests their contribution is more modest than traditional measures imply
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How much value does a hedge fund manager contribute to the success of their fund?
Turns out it's more modest than traditional measures imply, according to the latest research using artificial intelligence.
Ashish Tiwari, finance professor at the Tippie Col more
University of Kentucky Researcher Part of Team Analyzing Bias in Large Language Models
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK researcher part of team analyzing bias in large language models
By Sara Spinks and Veena McCoole, University of Oxford and Jenny Wells-Hosley, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT increasingly shape how people see the world, yet their responses can mirror long-standing biases in the data they ingest.
New research from the Oxford Internet more
USC Initiative Awards Funding to Test AI-Driven Strategies to Accelerate Alzheimer's Clinical Trials
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 21 -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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USC Initiative Awards Funding to Test AI-Driven Strategies to Accelerate Alzheimer's Clinical Trials
By Jason Millman
The USC Clinical Trial Recruitment Lab (CTRL), an initiative dedicated to accelerating and improving Alzheimer's disease clinical trials, will fund four projects testing how artificial intelligence and other digital appr more
Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events
MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Why We Gather: Hilton Reveals Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Defining 2026 Meetings and Events
Trends Report special section explores how the digital era is redefining in person connection and the attendee motivations reshaping meetings and events
* According to new Hilton research, 84% of attendees say they love bringing their "authentic selves" to work event more
WVU Professor Teaches Students Why Location Matters
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 21 -- West Virginia University issued the following news:
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WVU professor teaches students why location matters
In Mike Strager's classroom at West Virginia University, maps aren't just for spatial reference -- they're used to generate ideas.
He teaches students to read the world around them using tools like geographic information systems and spatial reasoning, turning real places into insight, and often encouraging them to "map around and find out."
The more
2026 LIMRA Distribution and Marketing Conference to Focus on Building Trust and Engagement in the Age of AI
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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2026 LIMRA Distribution and Marketing Conference to Focus on Building Trust and Engagement in the Age of AI
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WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 20, 2026 - The 2026 Distribution and Marketing Conference will take place February 2325 in Orlando, Fla. Attending leaders will participate in discussions on building consumer trust through effective marketing and distribution alignment in the age of AI. more
5G Mobile Core Network Market Revised up to 12 Percent CAGR as 5G SA Reaches Inflection Point, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Jan. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- (TNSrep) Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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5G Mobile Core Network Market Revised up to 12 Percent CAGR as 5G SA Reaches Inflection Point, According to Dell'Oro Group
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According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information on the telecommunications, security, netw more
Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments January
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 20 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments January
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Eriko Onishi named AAHPM Leadership Scholar
Eriko Onishi, M.D. (OHSU)
Eriko Onishi, M.D., has been named a 2025 Leadership Scholar by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or AAHPM, one of just five recipients selected nationwide for this prestigious honor.
The AAHPM Leadership Scholars program recognizes individuals more
Administrator Ed Forst Marks First Year Under President Trump's Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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Administrator Ed Forst Marks First Year Under President Trump's Leadership
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WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is celebrating one year of unprecedented results and a fundamental transformation under President Trump's second administration. By executing President Trump's priorities, GSA has delivered historic reforms, redefining federal government operations, pro more
Alphabet Inc.: Building a community-led future for AI in film with Sundance Institute
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Jan. 20 -- Alphabet Inc. a provider of internet services (Google), issued the following commentary:
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Building a community-led future for AI in film with Sundance Institute
By Mira Lane, Vice President, Envisioning Studio, Technology & Society
The future of filmmaking is being defined by a new kind of creative partnership: artists experimenting with AI, iterating, and bringing ambitious visions to life.
For the past year, Google has worked side-by-side with f more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531157 B2, initially filed March 12, 2024) developed by Bo Wen, Chappaqua, New York, and Chen Wang, Chappaqua, New York, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) multi-agent framework." more
Artificial Intelligence Assistant Device and System Based on Door Image Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- WON INTERNATIONAL INC., Gwangiu, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530898 B2, initially filed Sept. 15, 2021) developed by Cheolwon Byeon, Gwangju, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence assistant device and system based on door image analysis." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Methods and Systems for Improving Accuracy of Authorization Optimizer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530692 B2, initially filed Sept. 25, 2023) developed by eight inventors Ankur Debnath, Bongaigaon, India; Ammar Ahmad Khan, Gautam Budh Nagar district, India; Ankur Arora, New Delhi, India; Anubhav Gupta, Lucknow, India; Govind Vitthal Waghmare, Pune, India; Hardik Wadhwa, White plains, New York; Lalasa Dheekollu, Visakhapatnam, India; and Siddhartha Asthana, New Delhi, India, more
Artificial Intelligence Driven System for Accelerated Software Application Content Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- INTUIT INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530728 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2023) developed by seven inventors Malathy Muthu, The Woodlands, Texas; Corinne L. Finegan, Los Altos, California; Richard J. Becker, Alberta, Canada; Goutham Kallepalli, Sunnyvale, California; Olabode Idowu, Alberta, Canada; Karelia Del Carmen Pena-Pena, Wilmington, Delaware; and Ankita Sinha, Mountain View, California, for "Artificial intelligence dr more
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Vehicle Operating System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- BEIJING BAIDU NETCOM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530621 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2022) developed by four inventors Haofeng Kou, Sunnyvale, California; Xiaoyi Zhu, Beijing, China; Manjiang Zhang, Sunnyvale, California; and Helen K. Pan, Sunnyvale, California, for "Artificial intelligence enabled vehicle operating system." more
Artificial Intelligence Model Supporting Tasks of Different Program Codes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530399 B1, initially filed Dec. 15, 2023) developed by four inventors Vito Bellini, Berlin, Germany; Zhan Shi, Seattle, Washington; Emanuele Coviello, La Jolla, California; and Fabian Moerchen, Bainbridge, Washington, for "Artificial intelligence model supporting tasks of different program codes." more
Artificial Intelligence Object Control Method and Apparatus, Device, and Storage Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12528016 B2, initially filed April 18, 2023) developed by Shubao Zhang, Shenzhen, China, for "Artificial intelligence object control method and apparatus, device, and storage medium." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Autonomous Alert System for Real Time Remote Fire and Smoke Detection in Live Video Streams
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY IN ABU DHABI CORPORATION, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530953 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2022) developed by four inventors Prabodh Panindre, Weehawkin, New Jersey; Shantanu Acharya, Jersey City, New Jersey; Kalidindi Nanda Kishore, Jersey City, New Jersey; and Sunil Kumar, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "Artificial intelligence-based autonomous alert system for real time remote fire and smoke de more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Fraud and Risk Management Methods and Systems for Acquirers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530690 B2, initially filed Oct. 6, 2023) developed by thirty-six inventors Smriti Gupta, New Delhi, India; Adarsh Patankar, Betul, India; Akash Choudhary, Delhi, India; Alekhya Bhatraju, Gudivada, India; Ammar Ahmad Khan, Gautam Buddh Nagar, India; Amrita Kundu, Siliguri, India; Ankur Saraswat, Gurgaon, India; Anubhav Gupta, Lucknow, India; Awanish Kumar, Lucknow, India; Ayush more
Auburn University: Lessons From Lockdown
AUBURN, Alabama, Jan. 20 -- Auburn University issued the following news:
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Lessons from Lockdown
Auburn College of Education faculty co-edit books examining effects of COVID-19 on students and teachers
By Mary Kate Hughes, College of Education
Nearly six years removed from the unprecedented COVID-19 global pandemic, society is still grappling with its effects, and faculty in Auburn's College of Education have co-edited several books examining how parental and peer relationships affected more
Boeing to Highlight Growth and Autonomy at Singapore Airshow
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Boeing to Highlight Growth and Autonomy at Singapore Airshow
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* Immersive exhibit features full-size 777X interior section and Wisk's Gen 6 all-electric air taxi cabin with VR experience
* Customer aircraft on display include the KC-46 Pegasus and P-8 Poseidon
SINGAPORE, January 20, 2026 - With growing m more
CITP's Hilke Schellmann Studies AI's Impact on Facts, Society
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 20 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following Q&A with Hilke Schellmann, a visiting professional at the Center for Information Technology Policy and associate professor of journalism at New York University:
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CITP's Hilke Schellmann Studies AI's Impact on Facts, Society
Journalists are tasked with reporting facts about the world, a job that has become much more complicated with the increasing use of artificial intell more
Clemson University launches AI Initiative to foster discovery and impact and advance human-centered innovation
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University launches AI Initiative to foster discovery and impact and advance human-centered innovation
Clemson University Interim President Robert H. Jones and Provost J. Cole Smith have announced the establishment of the Clemson University AI Initiative, a cross-disciplinary effort to bring together faculty, staff and students to create Clemson's human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. more
Cloud-Based Artificial Intelligence Routing for Emergency Evacuation Systems Using Wi-Fi Access Points Over Data Communication Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- FORTINET, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530731 B2, initially filed March 29, 2019) developed by Seyed Dawood Sajjadi Torshizi, Burnaby, Canada, and Yanjie Gu, Surrey, Canada, for "Cloud-based artificial intelligence routing for emergency evacuation systems using Wi-Fi access points over data communication systems." more
Clue: Dynamic Context Retrieval in Reasoning Models for AI-based Protein and Drug Design
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- DEEP EIGENMATICS LLC, Sugar Land, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531136 B2, initially filed Aug. 5, 2025) developed by Stephen Gbejule Odaibo, Sugar Land, Texas, for "Clue: dynamic context retrieval in reasoning models for AI-based protein and drug design." more
CNN Business Unveils Annual "Risk Takers" A Digital Series Spotlighting Today's Most Daring Visionaries
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN Business Unveils Annual "Risk Takers" A Digital Series Spotlighting Today's Most Daring Visionaries
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January 20th, 2026
NEW YORK, NY - January 20, 2026 - CNN Business today launched the eighth rendition of its fully digital series, Risk Takers.
In a moment defined by rapid change and uncertainty across politics, culture, and the global economy, many are still navigating what this new era demands. more
Company delivers industry insights and robotics experience for KSU students
KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Company delivers industry insights and robotics experience for KSU students
Robotic arms often are used for tasks that are repetitive, precise, and sometimes, even physically challenging. They are valuable tools in various industrial settings. Now, thanks to a donation from the Atlanta-based UPS, engineering students at Kennesaw State University will have the chance to learn using state-of-the-art more
Compressing and Reporting PRS/SRS Measurements for LMF-sided AI/ML Positioning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531765 B2, initially filed May 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Mohammed Ali Mohammed Hirzallah, San Diego, California; Taesang Yoo, San Diego, California; and Rajat Prakash, San Diego, California, for "Compressing and reporting PRS/SRS measurements for LMF-sided AI/ML positioning." more
Curable Composition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- THREEBOND CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12528893 B2, initially filed Nov. 25, 2020) developed by Ai Omura, Tokyo, Japan, for "Curable composition." more
Detection and Mitigation of Automated Account Generation Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- STRIPE, INC., South San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531878 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2023) developed by three inventors Suhas Hoskote Muralidhar, Bothell, Washington; Prasanna Sridhar, South San Francisco, California; and Charlotte Gils, Otterburn Park, Canada, for "Detection and mitigation of automated account generation using artificial intelligence." more
Detection and Prevention of External Fraud
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- ABNORMAL AI, INC., Las Vegas, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531888 B2, initially filed March 15, 2023) developed by five inventors Yu Zhou Lee, San Francisco, California; Lawrence Stockton Moore, San Francisco, California; Jeshua Alexis Bratman, New York, New York; Lei Xu, New York, New York; and Sanjay Jeyakumar, Berkeley, California, for "Detection and prevention of external fraud." more
Downing's AI-WISE Act Passes House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Downing's AI-WISE Act Passes House
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Today, Congressman Troy Downing's (MT-02) H.R. 5784, the AI-WISE Act, passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), now awaits consideration in the Senate, taking a critical step toward becoming law.
"The small businesses in rural communities that I represent often lack the res more
Dynamic Threat Mitigating of Generative Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- INFOSYS LIMITED, Bangalore, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530345 B2, initially filed Aug. 8, 2024) developed by three inventors Syed Ahmed, Bangalore, India; Ritarshi Chakraborty, Bangalore, India; and Naveen Varadarajan, Bangalore, India, for "Dynamic threat mitigating of generative artificial intelligence models." more
Efficient Artificial Intelligence-Based Base Calling of Index Sequences
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530882 B2, initially filed June 13, 2022) developed by Anindita Dutta, San Francisco, California, and Gery Vessere, Oakland, California, for "Efficient artificial intelligence-based base calling of index sequences." more
Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with Latest Control System Release
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release:
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Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with Latest Control System Release
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DeltaV version 16.LTS accelerates the path to an OT-ready enterprise operations platform to seamlessly integrate and optimize industrial operations
AUSTIN, Te more
EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House
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WASHINGTON - Today, marking exactly one year since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 500 top environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved to fulfill the agency ' s statutory obligations and core m more
Eric Posner to present 2026 Ryerson Lecture on AI and the future of law
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Eric Posner to present 2026 Ryerson Lecture on AI and the future of law
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Prof. Eric Posner, a prominent legal scholar whose work has shaped debates on constitutional and international law, will deliver the University of Chicago's 2026 Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture.
The lecture will take place at 5 p.m. on April 16 in Friedman Hall at the David Rubenstein Forum. Since 1972, the annual Ryerson Lecture more
Firmware-Based Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Authorization in Heterogeneous Computing Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- DELL PRODUCTS, L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530444 B2, initially filed Nov. 17, 2022) developed by three inventors Daniel L. Hamlin, Round Rock, Texas; Srikanth Kondapi, Austin, Texas; and Nikhil Manohar Vichare, Austin, Texas, for "Firmware-based artificial intelligence (AI) model authorization in heterogeneous computing platforms." more
From Chatbots to Dice Rolls: Researchers Use D&D to Test AI's Long-term Decision-making Abilities
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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From Chatbots to Dice Rolls: Researchers Use D&D to Test AI's Long-term Decision-making Abilities
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Researchers first required all three LLMs to simulate a D&D game. To make the simulation accurate, the models were paired with a game engine based on the rules of D&D, which provided maps and resources for players and acted as a guardrail to minimize hallucinations. Players have been more
G2's 2025 Year in Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following commentary:
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G2's 2025 Year in Review
By Godard Abel
At G2, we've always believed that the buyer's voice is the ultimate truth. And in 2025, that truth became the foundational data powering the age of AI for the entire B2B software ecosystem.
As we near the close of our fiscal year, I'm proud to say that 2025 was a year of reaching new heights -not just for our team, but for the millions of software buyers more
Graphical User Interface for Generative AI Software Development Assistant
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530173 B1, initially filed June 30, 2023) developed by four inventors Stefano Buliani, Vancouver, Canada; Clare E. Liguori, Bainbridge Island, Washington; Deepak Singh, Seattle, Washington; and Molly Alexander Adair, Seattle, Washington, for "Graphical user interface for generative AI software development assistant." more
House Passes Alford's AI for Main Street Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Alford's AI for Main Street Act
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Alford's (MO-04) H.R. 5764, the AI for Main Street Act. This bipartisan bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to help small businesses evaluate and adopt artificial intelligence (AI) by providing guidance, training, and outreach. more
ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale
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Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : In response to X Corp's Grok AI tool being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale in recent days, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Edward J more
Improving Data Monitoring and Quality Using AI and Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP, Spring, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12529625 B2, initially filed June 17, 2021) developed by four inventors Tahir Cader, Liberty Lake, Washington; Sergey Serebryakov, Milpitas, California; Torsten Wilde, Berlin, Germany; and Jeff Hanson, Houston, Texas, for "Improving data monitoring and quality using AI and machine learning." more
Intelligent Method to Dynamically Prioritize and Orchestrate Spatial Computing Data Feeds Leveraging Quantum Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530841 B2, initially filed Oct. 25, 2023) developed by Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India, for "Intelligent method to dynamically prioritize and orchestrate spatial computing data feeds leveraging quantum generative artificial intelligence." more
Interactive Artificial Intelligence Analytical System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- TALKMEUP INC., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531083 B2, initially filed Jan. 20, 2023) developed by seven inventors Yi Xu, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; JiaoJiao Xu, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chaaran Arunachalam, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Xinru Yan, Mountain View, California; Yang Liu, Washington DC, District of Columbia; Honghao Chen, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Albert Topdjian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for "Interactive artificial more
IRC Launches Airbel Ventures, Impact Investing Fund to Drive Humanitarian Breakthroughs
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC Launches Airbel Ventures, Impact Investing Fund to Drive Humanitarian Breakthroughs
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Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) today announced the launch of Airbel Ventures, a new humanitarian impact investing fund designed to accelerate the entry and scale of breakthrough technologies in crisis-affected communities. The fund wi more
Meet-a-Ram: Dan Han serves and protects in tech
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Meet-a-Ram: Dan Han serves and protects in tech
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By Haley Tenore
Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study.
It's been a season to remember for Dan Han, a behind-the-scenes leader in a right-in-front-of-you realm at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Since 2011, more
Method and Apparatus for Feasibility Checking of AI Pipeline Trustworthiness
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY, Espoo, Finland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531789 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2021) developed by five inventors Borislava Gajic, Munich, Germany; Tejas Subramanya, Munich, Germany; Henning Sanneck, Munich, Germany; Janne Ali-Tolppa, Espoo, Finland; and Sina Khatibi, Munich, Germany, for "Method and apparatus for feasibility checking of AI pipeline trustworthiness." more
Method and System for Automatically Generating Network Design Documents Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- INFOSYS LIMITED, Bangalore, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531788 B2, initially filed March 27, 2024) developed by five inventors Gaurav Saxena, Bangalore, India; Praveen Kumar Kalapatapu, Bangalore, India; Elangovan Thanasekaran, Bangalore, India; Varun Ahluwalia, Bangalore, India; and Sreekanth Sreedevi Sasidharan, Bangalore, India, for "Method and system for automatically generating network design documents using generative artificial intelligence more
Method and System for Automating Dental Crown Design Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531147 B2, initially filed Aug. 14, 2023) developed by three inventors Hyung Min Kim, Seoul, South Korea; Heekyung Koh, Seoul, South Korea; and Taeyoung Park, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method and system for automating dental crown design based on artificial intelligence." more
Method and System for Face Image Enhancement Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- An inventor from Woodstock, Canada, Andrew Sainz-Nieto has been awarded a patent (No. US 12530823 B2, initially filed Nov. 6, 2023) for "Method and system for face image enhancement using artificial intelligence." more
Method and Systems for Reducing Risk in Setting Odds for Single Fixed in-Play Propositions Utilizing Real Time Input and Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- WINVIEW IP HOLDINGS, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530945 B2, initially filed April 11, 2025) developed by David B. Lockton, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Kathy A. Lockton, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Method and systems for reducing risk in setting odds for single fixed in-play propositions utilizing real time input and artificial intelligence." more
Methods of Detecting Prostate Cancer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- IMMUNIS.AI, INC., Corvallis, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12529109 B2, initially filed April 20, 2020) developed by five inventors Amin I. Kassis, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; Harry Stylli, La Jolla, California; Colleen Kelly, Carlsbad, California; Geoffrey Erickson, Corvallis, Oregon; and Kirk J. Wojno, Royal Oak, Michigan, for "Methods of detecting prostate cancer." more
New Study Examines Gender Differences in Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Risk
PASADENA, California, Jan. 20 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New Study Examines Gender Differences in Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Risk
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A new study, which draws on survey data from approximately 3,000 respondents in the United States and Canada, finds that women, on average, exhibit greater skepticism toward artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than men. Analysis suggests that differences in risk orientation and exposure help expla more
Northern Arizona University: Curious about AI? Learn how to use it as Cline Library's new AI Hub
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 20 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
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Curious about AI? Learn how to use it as Cline Library's new AI Hub
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NAU's Cline Library opened a new AI Hub this week to help students, faculty, staff and community members learn how to use the new technology in a practical, welcoming space.
The hub adds new capacity for NAU and gives the campus a central place to test ideas, compare approaches across disciplines and get real-time support. Library more
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to speak Feb. 5 at OSU Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to speak Feb. 5 at OSU Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture
Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich will be the featured speaker for the annual Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 5, in the Student Union Theater on Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Center for Legal Studies and Bu more
Ontology Management System With Explainable AI Integration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- BAST, INC., Denver, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530392 B1, initially filed Dec. 19, 2024) developed by four inventors Craig Trim, Denver, Colorado; Janice Cha, Denver, Colorado; Mary Rudden, Denver, Colorado; and Thanh Chi Lam, Denver, Colorado, for "Ontology management system with explainable AI integration." more
Performance Testing for Robotic Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12528479 B2, initially filed Jan. 28, 2022) developed by Romain Mueller, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Performance testing for robotic systems." more
Personalized Artificial Intelligence Chatbot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531819 B2, initially filed Feb. 12, 2024) developed by Manoj Shankar, Bothell, Washington, for "Personalized artificial intelligence chatbot." more
Physicists employ AI labmates to supercharge LED light control
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Physicists employ AI labmates to supercharge LED light control
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -In 2023, a team of physicists from Sandia National Laboratories announced a major discovery: a way to steer LED light. If refined, it could mean someday replacing lasers with cheaper, smaller, more energy-efficient LEDs in countless technologies, from UPC scanners and hologra more
PNNL Releases Data Center EMT Modeling Library for Grid Studies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued report number PNNL-38817, 'Electromagnetic Transient Modeling of Large Data Centers for Grid-Level Studies Alpha Release,' authored by Brett A. Ross and Jim Follum. The document, prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830, appeared in January 2026. Funded by DOE's Office of Electricity, it addresses surging data center electricity demands impacting grid operations.
Researchers develo more
Private Application Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- CIRCLE SECURITY AI, Oakland, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531836 B2, initially filed Oct. 11, 2023) developed by three inventors Robert Harry Stutch, San Francisco, California; Sara Duryea, Oakland, California; and Joshua David Wynd, Berkeley, California, for "Private application platform." more
Proactive Request Communication System With Improved Data Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- 7-ELEVEN, INC., Irving, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530655 B2, initially filed Nov. 11, 2021) developed by Nicholas E. Evangelopoulos, Denton, Texas, for "Proactive request communication system with improved data prediction using artificial intelligence." more
Providing Artificial Intelligence Based Model to Node Based on Representation of Task Performed by Artificial Intelligence Based Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- NOTA, INC., Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530563 B2, initially filed June 10, 2024) developed by Jina Shin, Seoul, South Korea, for "Providing artificial intelligence based model to node based on representation of task performed by artificial intelligence based model." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530624 B2, initially filed Feb. 14, 2023) developed by Yao Yang, Sunnyvale, California, and David Nguyen, Newark, California, for "Provisioning resource-efficient artificial intelligence models." more
Purdue's AI Bytes workshops hit 1,000 attendances milestone
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue's AI Bytes workshops hit 1,000 attendances milestone
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's innovative AI Bytes workshop sessions recently achieved 1,000 attendances. The virtual sessions, which invite faculty and staff from around campus to come together and learn more about artificial intelligence, have been hosted each month since fall 2024. The upcoming spring 2026 session lineup is more
Rep. Subramanyam Pushes SBA on Alarming Request for Sensitive Information from Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Pushes SBA on Alarming Request for Sensitive Information from Small Businesses
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) have sent a letter to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffle r pushing for answers after the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently requested sensitive financial information from small businesses more
Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Retailers Help Mitigate Risk with Oracle's AI-Driven Supply Chain Collaboration
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Oracle today unveiled Oracle Retail Supply Chain Collaboration. The new cloud solution enables retailers to more easily navigate an increasingly unpredictable and complex supplier landscape to enhance operational oversight, efficiency, vendor c more
Semiconductor Device and Electronic Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12532508 B2, initially filed Nov. 11, 2022) developed by six inventors Zhifu Li, Hubei, China; Guanghui Liu, Hubei, China; Chao Dai, Hubei, China; Fei Ai, Hubei, China; Dewei Song, Hubei, China; and Chengzhi Luo, Hubei, China, for "Semiconductor device and electronic device." more
Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research
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Media Contact: Sophia Fahleson | Digital Communications Specialist | 405-744-7063 | sophia.fahleson@okstate.edu
At the heart of the Oklahoma State University campus, Theta Pond is more than a scenic backdrop for photos and evening walks -it's an active classroom. This year, a team of environmental science students from more
Synthetic Test Data Generation Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- ACRONIS INTERNATIONAL GMBH, Schaffhausen, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530280 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Candid Wuest, Bassersdorf, Switzerland; Serg Bell, Costa del Sol, Singapore; and Stanislav Protasov, Singapore, Singapore, for "Synthetic test data generation using generative artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Automatically Storing Boring Logs Information Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- KOREA INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, Goyang-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12529809 B2, initially filed Nov. 23, 2022) developed by three inventors Ka-Hyun Park, Seoul, South Korea; Jin-Tae Han, Seoul, South Korea; and Youngno Yoon, Goyang-si, South Korea, for "System and method for automatically storing boring logs information using artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Interventions in Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- CHATIP LLC, Dover, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530591 B2, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by Lawrence Marc Ausubel, Washington, District of Columbia, for "System and method for interventions in artificial intelligence models." more
System and Method for Model Orchestration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- GRID.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530145 B2, initially filed June 6, 2022) developed by five inventors Luis Capelo, New York, New York; Williams Falcon, New York, New York; Karolis Rusenas, New York, New York; Luca Antiga, New York, New York; and Neven Miculinic, New York, New York, for "System and method for model orchestration." more
System and Method for Utilizing Production Insights in Generative AI Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- HUD SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530172 B2, initially filed June 25, 2024) developed by Roee Adler, Tel Aviv, Israel, and May Walter, Tel Aviv, Israel, for "System and method for utilizing production insights in generative AI models." more
System, Method, and Computer Program for Orchestrating Time-Limited AI-inferencing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- AMDOCS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, Limassol, Cyprus has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530436 B1, initially filed Dec. 15, 2020) developed by four inventors Eyal Felstaine, Herzliya, Israel; Gad Yitzhak Weissman, Hod Hasharon, Israel; Marina Ankri, Karnei Shomron, Israel; and Nimrod Sandlerman, Ramat Gan, Israel, for "System, method, and computer program for orchestrating time-limited AI-inferencing." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence Controlled Prioritization of Transactions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, Mclean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530691 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2024) developed by three inventors Taurean Butler, Brookly, New York; Adam Vukich, Alexandria, Virginia; and Abdelkader Benkreira, Washington, District of Columbia, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence controlled prioritization of transactions." more
Systems and Methods for Autofocus and Automated Cell Count Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- CELLOMICS, INC, Waltham, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12529645 B2, initially filed Oct. 14, 2021) developed by six inventors Nicolas Rognin, Bothell, Washington; Larry Rystrom, Mill Creek, California; Ognjen Golub, Eugene, Oregon; Jonathan Paullin, Kirkland, Washington; Nicholas Diliani, Mountlake Terrace, Washington; and Kim Ippolito, South Park, Pennsylvania, for "Systems and methods for autofocus and automated cell count using artificial i more
Systems and Methods for Detecting Events Based on Updates to Node Profiles From Electronic Activities
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- PEOPLE.AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531934 B2, initially filed March 29, 2024) developed by four inventors John Wulf, San Francisco, California; Sathya Hariesh Prakash, San Francisco, California; Tetiana Lutsaievska, San Jose, California; and Oleg Rogynskyy, Menlo Park, California, for "Systems and methods for detecting events based on updates to node profiles from electronic activities." more
Systems and Methods for Handling Security Threats
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- SIMBIAN AI, Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530467 B2, initially filed Feb. 21, 2024) developed by seven inventors Ambuj Kumar, Sunnyvale, California; Alankrit Chona, Redwood City, California; Sumedh Barde, Sammamish, Washington; John Chong Min Tan, Lor Limau, Singapore; Vishwas Pai, Bengaluru, India; Prince Saroj, Bengaluru, India; and Hardik Maheshwari, Bengaluru, India, for "Systems and methods for handling security threats." more
Systems and Methods for Using AI to Identify Regions of Interest in Medical Images
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- HOLOGIC, INC., Marlborough, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530860 B2, initially filed Nov. 22, 2021) developed by six inventors Haili Chui, Santa Clara, California; Nikolaos Gkanatsios, Danbury, Connecticut; Zhenxue Jing, Marlborough, Massachusetts; Ashwini Kshirsagar, Santa Clara, California; Samir Parikh, Bethel, Connecticut; and Venkateswara Vaddineni, San Jose, California, for "Systems and methods for using AI to identify regions of inter more
Systems and Methods of Packet Classification Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., Yokneam, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12531805 B2, initially filed May 17, 2022) developed by Ran Sandhaus, Tel Aviv, Israel, and Gil Levy, Hod Hasharon, Israel, for "Systems and methods of packet classification using artificial intelligence." more
Temple University: High-stakes question leaders face: Speak up or stay silent?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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The high-stakes question leaders face: Speak up or stay silent?
In a new book, Temple professors examine how leaders can assess risk, align values and decide when to take a public stance on social and political issues
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For leaders at the helm of influential organizations, locally and nationally, deciding when to speak up on social or political issues can be daunting. At a time when politics and socia more
Test Visualisation Tool
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12530284 B2, initially filed June 8, 2022) developed by four inventors Iain Whiteside, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Marco Ferri, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Ben Graves, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Jamie Cruickshank, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Test visualisation tool." more
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Celebrates President Trump's Historic First Year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Celebrates President Trump's Historic First Year
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released the following statement to celebrate an historic first year of education reforms under the Trump Administration:
"In one year, the Trump Administration has ended business as usual in education and refocused the system on students, not special int more
UB pharmacy professor develops AI model to predict hospitalization of at-risk cardiac patients
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB pharmacy professor develops AI model to predict hospitalization of at-risk cardiac patients
Structured, patient-reported survey data accurately predicts hospital admissions and 90-day readmissions
By Laurie Kaiser
When Arinze Nkemdirim Okere, PharmD, MBA, worked as the pharmacist for a hospital in Tallahassee, Fla., he noticed that discharged patients would re more
UBalt Launches AI-Enabled Business Accelerator
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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UBalt Launches AI-Enabled Business Accelerator
The University of Baltimore has announced the launch of its AI-Enabled Business Accelerator, a nine-week program supporting early-stage founders building scalable, artificial intelligence-enabled ventures.
The accelerator's inaugural cohort features eight Baltimore-based entrepreneurs applying AI across healthcare, energy, education, housing, workforce d more
University of Illinois System: IIN Awards Seed Grants to Two New AI-related Social Innovation Projects
URBANA, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news:
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IIN awards seed grants to two new AI-related social innovation projects
The Illinois Innovation Network has awarded over $160,000 to two new social innovation seed grant projects. These two newly funded projects bring the total recipients of the IIN's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant program to seven.
Provided by the University of Illinois System, the funding is designed to translate resear more
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: Most patients support AI to help read mammograms with doctor oversight
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 20 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Most patients support AI to help read mammograms with doctor oversight
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DALLAS - Jan. 20, 2026 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a go-to tool in health care, helping clinicians such as radiologists make diagnoses and personalize care. But what do patients think about this?
In a recent study, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found that most patients suppo more
Uplink-Based Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) Positioning Functionality and Model Identification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12532292 B2, initially filed June 5, 2023) developed by three inventors Mohammed Ali Mohammed Hirzallah, San Diego, California; Rajat Prakash, San Diego, California; and Taesang Yoo, San Diego, California, for "Uplink-based artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) positioning functionality and model identification." more
Yale University: 'Recipes' for Accelerating Chemistry Discoveries - With a Dash of AI
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 20 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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New 'recipes' for accelerating chemistry discoveries - with a dash of AI
MOSAIC, developed at Yale, is an AI platform that offers experimental protocols and procedures across a range of chemistry, including drug design.
By Jim Shelton
Speeding up drug discovery in the age of AI may come down to a concept that's comfortingly old-fashioned: Consulting a chemistry recipe book.
It makes perfect sense. more
Largest-ever IDEA program "ignites possibilities" for first-year class
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Jan. 19 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Largest-ever IDEA program "ignites possibilities" for first-year class
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One cold morning in January, Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA) director and Professor of Psychology Alison Butler, Ph.D., made a promise to the more than 1,100 first-year and transfer students gathered for the program's opening ceremony. The next three days, she told them, would be the foundation for a lifetime.
"Brya more
Greenland
CSIS Issues Commentary: Bright Shiny Objects
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Bright Shiny Objects
By William Alan Reinsch
I had planned to devote this week's column to a commentary on the Supreme Court's decision on the tariff case, but the court foiled my plan by not issuing its decision. On the decision, or lack of one so far, I would just say the delay is probably due to the chief justice's desire to get as large a majority as possible more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Geopolitics of Maduro's Capture - What Does Operation Absolute Resolve Mean for Russia?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026:
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The Geopolitics of Maduro's Capture: What Does Operation Absolute Resolve Mean for Russia?
By Henry Ziemer
The capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026, has sent shockwaves around the world. U.S. adversaries in Beijing, Moscow, and Havana are closely watching what the future may hold for their own aspirations in the Western Hemisphere. In the ca more
EU Must Respond Decisively to Any Form of Coercion Against EU Member States
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 21 -- The European Union issued the following news release:
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EU must respond decisively to any form of coercion against EU member states
* Greenland must not be used as a tool to divide the European Union
* EU global political influence does not reflect its economic power
* Enlargement a geostrategic investment in regional security and stability
* Parliament calls for increased and coordinated defence spending
* Call for unified EU response to US threats to Gr more
Hudson Institute Posts Commentary to RealClearWorld: U.S. Doesn't Need to Annex Greenland to Win in the Arctic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026, to RealClearWorld:
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The US Doesn't Need to Annex Greenland to Win in the Arctic
By Luke Coffey
After the successful and audacious military operation to capture Venezuela's narco-terrorist dictator, Nicolas Maduro, attention has unexpectedly shifted north to Greenland. This reignited a debate that few more
Hudson Institute Posts Commentary to Washington Times: China's Arctic Push Threatens Greenland and North American Defense
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026, to the Washington Times:
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China's Arctic Push Threatens Greenland and North American Defense
Polar access shortens strike routes and weakens deterrence.
By Miles Yu
China's Arctic ambition is no longer a curiosity. It is a disciplined campaign -- economic, scientific, diplomatic and informational -- more
British Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Jones Outlines Plan to Modernize Whitehall
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- British Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones announced a series of reforms to overhaul the civil service and create a digital state during a speech at What3Words in London. Jones detailed plans to reduce bureaucratic layers by cutting approval processes and established a new National School of Government and Public Services to build in-house technical skills.
The reforms include a shift in hiring criteria to prioritize delivery experience over policy drafti more
Costs Up for Washington Families; Larsen Fighting Back
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Costs Up for Washington Families; Larsen Fighting Back
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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement after the Joint Economic Committee published a report outlining the higher costs Washington families paid in 2025:
"The average family in my state spent a whopping $2,008 more in 2025 than they did in 2024 because of the Trump administration's failing economic policies. Housing cost more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: Europe must retaliate against the U.S.
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- The European Policy Centre posted the following commentary by policy analyst Varg Folkman:
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Europe must retaliate against the US
Over the weekend, Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on a group of European countries defending Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. With this latest move, Trump has taken his coercive trade diplomacy one step further. He is no longer simply demanding one-sided trade concessions; he is n more
Following Bipartisan Mission to Denmark, Welch Announces New Resolution to Block Trump's Tariffs Against NATO Allies over Greenland Aggression
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Following Bipartisan Mission to Denmark, Welch Announces New Resolution to Block Trump's Tariffs Against NATO Allies over Greenland Aggression
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BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, returned from Copenhagen, Denmark, where he joined a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Delegation in reasserting continued respect for the U.S.-Denmark alliance an more
ICYMI: Senator Schmitt Praises Trump Administration's Efforts to Acquire Greenland on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Senator Schmitt Praises Trump Administration's Efforts to Acquire Greenland on Fox News
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WASHINGTON -Last night, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News' Hannity to discuss Greenland's strategic importance to the United States and praise the Trump administration's efforts to acquire the Arctic island.
Watch the full interview HERE
Senator Schmitt on Greenland's Strategic I more
Mike Lawler Prioritizes Buying Greenland Over Lowering Costs for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Prioritizes Buying Greenland Over Lowering Costs for New Yorkers
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Amid rising unemployment, skyrocketing grocery costs, climbing utility costs, and the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits causing sky-high health care costs for 450,000 hardworking New Yorkers, Mike Lawler's latest priority is allowing Donald Trump to use taxpayer dollars to BUY Greenland.
La more
Rep. Veasey, Helsinki Commissioner, Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Block Unauthorized Military Action Against NATO Allies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Veasey, Helsinki Commissioner, Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Block Unauthorized Military Action Against NATO Allies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), announces that he will be cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to prevent any U.S. president from carrying out unauthorized military actions against a NATO ally or territory.
The bipartisan legislation, led by Representative more
Swedish Ministry of Defence: Pal Jonson Travels to Brussels for Talks on Arctic Security
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 20 -- The Swedish Ministry of Defence issued the following news release:
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Pal Jonson travels to Brussels for talks on Arctic security
Today, Monday 19 January, Defence Minister Pal Jonson is travelling to Brussels to take part in talks focusing on security and defence in the Arctic and the North Atlantic.
Together with the Nordic defence ministers, the Defence Minister will meet Denmark's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Greenland's Minister for Foreign A more
Trump Attack on Chagos Island Deal Ignores the Chagossians
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Trump Attack on Chagos Island Deal Ignores the Chagossians
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(London) - US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2026, attacked an agreement that he had previously approved under which the United Kingdom would restore sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The UK, which controls the islands, had, together with the US, forced all residents of the Indian Ocean island chain to leave a h more
Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Appearances on British Television Ahead of His Address to Parliament
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Appearances on British Television Ahead of His Address to Parliament
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LONDON, UK -Ahead of his address to the U.K. Parliament to mark America's 250th anniversary, Speaker Johnson joined Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC, Wilfred Frost on Sky News, and Nigel Farage on GB News to discuss the special relationship between the U.S. and U.K. Speaker Johnson als more
UK's logistics sector urges calm in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
KENT, England, Jan. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- Logistics UK issued the following news release:
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UK's logistics sector urges calm in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
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Business group Logistics UK has urged politicians on both sides of the Atlantic to take a measured approach to trading negotiations to protect global supply chains and prevent the creation of inflationary measures. It is vital to avoid destabilising global markets and supply chains at a ti more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Arizona State University Calls for Revisions to Accreditation Handbook
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Arizona State University (ASU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education, urging substantial revisions to the existing Accreditation Handbook. The institution expressed concern that the current accreditation framework is outdated and hampers progress in what they describe as unprecedented workforce challenges in the nation. Factors such as rapid technological advancements and evolving labor-market demands necessitate a more adaptive and inno more
BBPS LLC Urges Federal Courts Committee to Reconsider Rule 45 Changes Allowing Mail Service of Subpoenas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- BBPS LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing deep concerns regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The amendments, which suggest the endorsement of non-personal methods for serving subpoenas, could disrupt longstanding practices within the professional process-serving industry and pose risks to the reliability of due pr more
Capital Court Services Raises Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to FRCP Rule 45
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Capital Court Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts expressing serious concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization emphasizes that changes allowing non-personal methods of subpoena service could jeopardize due process and significantly impact the process-serving industry.
The proposed amendments would authorize methods such as U.S. Mail and commercial carri more
Center for Biological Diversity, Coalition of Advocacy Organizations Urges to Withdraw Flaring and LDAR Delay Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This letter responds to a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published on December 15, 2025, which proposes to amend regulations concerning oil and gas flaring and leak detection and repair programs. The groups express concern that if enacted, the changes will delay crit more
Center for Regulatory Freedom Urges to Approve Form I-131 Travel Document Paperwork Request
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), part of the Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the agency's information collection request for the Application for Travel Document (Form I-131). The CRF is advocating for the approval of this application under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), emphasizing its essential role in maintaining lawful immigration proc more
Chamber of Marine Commerce Submits Comments on Foreign Shipping Practices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission regarding its investigation into foreign shipping practices. The organization, which serves as a binational entity with a membership exceeding 100 companies in Canada and the United States, expressed appreciation for the Commission's commitment to fostering a competitive and effective international ocean transportation system.
In its letter, the CMC commended the more
ChildStrive Urges to Extend PRAMS Data Collection Authority
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- ChildStrive, an organization serving Snohomish and parts of King County, WA, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the extension of data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This vital system serves as a cornerstone of maternal and infant health surveillance in the United States, capturing critical information on breastfeeding and lactation-related experiences du more
CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom Urges Approval of Forms G-28 and G-28I Information Collection
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), part of the CPAC Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advocating for the approval of the information collection request associated with Forms G-28 and G-28I. The commentary emphasizes the significance of these forms in verifying authorized representation for immigration applicants and stresses their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
CRF has noted more
FastAct Civil Process Opposes Proposed FRCP Rule 45 Amendments Allowing Mail Service of Subpoenas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- FastAct Civil Process LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, raising substantial concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization argues that the amendments could significantly disrupt the current process-serving industry and undermine the principles of due process and effective subpoena enforcement.
The proposed changes authorize non-personal methods for serving subpoenas, s more
Federal Magistrate Judges Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Federal Magistrate Judges Association (FMJA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Criminal Procedure. The proposed changes, intended to be effective by December 2026, include revisions to multiple rules that govern the operations of federal courts.
The FMJA's comments come as the association, which represents both active and re more
Guam Sen. Barnett Urge to Halt Deep-Sea Mining Leasing Process Off Northern Mariana Islands
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Chris "Malafunkshun" Barnett of the 38th Guam Legislature has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in strong opposition to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential mineral leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf off the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The letter consolidates concerns from various agencies within the Government of Guam about the procedural deficiencies of BOEM's process and the more
Health Focused Coalition Urges to Approve Swedish Match Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- A coalition of health-focused organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, advocating for the approval of the Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application submitted by Swedish Match U.S.A., Inc. The organizations express their commitment to advancing public health, especially within the Latino community, which plays a vital role in the U.S. economy.
In the letter, the coalition underscores the potential of modified risk produc more
Justice In Aging Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Public Charge Rule for Older Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Justice in Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), expressing serious concerns regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the lives of low-income older adults, argues that the proposed rule could have devastating effects on immigrant communities, particularly older adults.
The organization emphasizes that the proposed c more
McCook Public Schools Urges to Update Accreditation Handbook to Address Workforce Needs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- McCook Public Schools has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining vital recommendations to update the Accreditation Handbook. The suggestions aim to enhance the clarity, transparency, and alignment of accreditation processes with contemporary workforce needs and educational priorities.
In the letter, the superintendent pointed out that the current accreditation framework does not effectively address persistent workforce shortages in more
Michigan Council Urges To Extend PRAMS Data Collection Amid Maternal, Infant Health Disparities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advocating for the extension of data collection through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This nonprofit organization, which strives to enhance maternal and child health across the state of Michigan, has expressed concern over the health disparities affecting mothers and infants, directing attention to al more
Micronesian Environmental Services Urges to Prioritize CNMI Input in Mineral Leasing Plans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Micronesian Environmental Services, a Saipan-based consulting firm, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding plans for potential mineral extraction in the outer continental shelf of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). As BOEM initiates a request for information (RFI) on the possibility of leasing over 35 million acres for mineral mining, local residents and stakeholders express concerns about the envi more
National Association of Professional Process Servers Warns Proposed Rule 45 Subpoena Service Changes Could Harm Industry
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing grave concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization highlights the potential economic impacts on the process-serving industry and broader systemic risks that could undermine due process and reliability in subpoena enforcement.
NAPPS emphasizes that the pr more
Nevada Office of Minority Health & Equity Backs Donor Network in CMS Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong support for the Nevada Donor Network. This endorsement underscores the vital role the organization plays in addressing the organ transplant crisis affecting numerous individuals in Nevada and across the United States.
According to the letter, as of December 7, 2025, over 108,000 people nationwide are waiti more
Obelisk Tech Systems Seeks Review of ONC Paperwork Burden Estimates
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), raising serious concerns regarding the agency's estimates of compliance burdens under its proposed rule. The company argues that these estimates fail to accurately reflect the true operational realities of healthcare providers and health IT implementers, potentially leading to distorted regulatory outcomes.
The letter emphasize more
Obelisk Tech Systems Urges to Modernize Spent Fuel Storage and Cask Certification Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems, Inc. has formally submitted a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), raising critical concerns over the agency's regulatory framework governing spent nuclear fuel storage and cask certification. The letter outlines substantial legal and procedural deficiencies in the NRC's current methodologies, claiming they deviate from established congressional intent and fail to adapt to advancements in technology and safety practices.
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Pacific Indigenous Women's Network Urges Halt to Deep-Sea Mining Efforts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Pacific Indigenous Women's Network (PIWN) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), calling for an immediate suspension of initiatives related to deep-sea mining in the waters surrounding the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The organization, dedicated to the human rights of Pacific Indigenous women and communities, voiced serious concerns about the environmental, cultural, and social implications of pote more
PaperWorks Express Urges to Reject FRCP Rule 45 Changes Allowing Mail Service of Subpoenas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- PaperWorks Express has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, raising critical concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The letter outlines the potential economic impact on the professional process-serving industry and emphasizes systemic risks to due process associated with these amendments.
The proposed revisions would allow non-personal methods of subpoena service, such as through more
Prutehi Guahan Opposes Deep Sea Mining Plans in the Northern Mariana Islands
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Prutehi Guahan, a community-based organization dedicated to protecting the cultural and natural resources of Guahan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in opposition to the proposed deep sea mining plans for the Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The organization vehemently critiques the potential environmental and cultural damages that such activities would unleash more
R Street Institute Advocates for Modified Risk Claims on ZYN Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The R Street Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, expressing strong support for the Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) applications filed by Swedish Match U.S.A., Inc. The nonprofit organization argues that granting these applications would provide crucial, evidence-based claims about ZYN nicotine pouch products, which could significantly contribute to public health.
The letter more
Utah HHS Urges Continued Data Collection for Maternal Health
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for the continuation of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The department emphasized that PRAMS is an essential resource for monitoring maternal and infant health outcomes that cannot be replicated through other data sources.
Established in 1987, PRAMS collects state-level data on various aspects of pr more
Va. Rep. Scott Warns Scholarship Tax-Credit Program Could Worsen Education Inequities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service expressing concerns regarding the recently established federally funded scholarship tax-credit program. This initiative allows families earning up to 300% of the area median gross income to access taxpayer-funded scholarships for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The letter highlights fears that the program may exacerbate edu more
Immigration
ACLU of Texas, Partners Condemn Third Death at Camp East Montana and Demand Immediate Closure of the Detention Camp
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Texas, Partners Condemn Third Death at Camp East Montana and Demand Immediate Closure of the Detention Camp
A coalition of immigrant rights, legal advocacy, and faith-based organizations across Texas and New Mexico condemns the death of Victor Manuel Diaz while in immigration custody at Camp East Montana.
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A coalition of immigrant rights, legal advocacy, and faith-based o more
Appropriations Committees Release Homeland Security Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Appropriations Committees Release Homeland Security Funding Bill
Today, the Appropriations Committees released the text of the Homeland Security funding bill. House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement:
"ICE must be reined in. There must be accountability for the countless abu more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Appropriations Committees Release Remaining Funding Bills
Legislation rejects draconian Trump cuts and 85+ Republican poison pill riders--protecting investments in Americans' health, financial security, and futures while reasserting Congress' power of the purse
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Today, the Senate and House Appropriations Committees released tex more
Brooklyn Law School: Professors Stacy Caplow and Maryellen Fullerton Combine Immigration Law and Literature in Unique Seminar Class
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 21 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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Professors Stacy Caplow and Maryellen Fullerton Combine Immigration Law and Literature in Unique Seminar Class
What do books and movies such as Brooklyn, The Godfather II, or The Namesake have to do with becoming a lawyer? For students taking part in "Law and Literature: The Immigration Experience," the answer is much more than you might think.
The 2-credit seminar class was created by two longtime professor more
Capital Research Center Posts Commentary: Making the AFL-CIO Great Again - Labor Policy in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026:
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Making the AFL-CIO great again: labor policy in 2026
Big Labor had big worries about a second Trump administration. But big donors on the left and curious allies on the right are helping the union bosses survive and thrive.
By Michael Watson
After the election in 2024, the AFL-CIO--America's largest federation of labor unions and a major player in Democratic politics--feared an aggress more
Capital Research Center Posts Commentary: Suspicious Immigration NGO Rakes in Tax Dollars in Columbus
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026:
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Suspicious immigration NGO rakes in tax dollars in Columbus
The UNIK Foundation has received more than $1 million in federal, state, and local tax dollars despite a remarkably opaque management structure. Authorities ought to take a closer look.
By Parker Thayer
Following the recent outcry over apparent fraud at daycares in the Somali community of Minnesota, Vice President J.D. Vance a more
Center for Law and Social Policy: Devastating Effects on Everyday People of Trump's First Year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release:
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Devastating Effects on Everyday People of Trump's First Year
The first year of Donald Trump's second term has been marked by unprecedented attacks on economic, racial, and gender justice. In a new report titled "The First Year of Trump's Second Term: Harms to Children, Families, and Workers," the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) provides a sampling of how the Trump Administrat more
DHS Sets the Stage for Another Historic, Record-Breaking Year Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Sets the Stage for Another Historic, Record-Breaking Year Under President Trump
Secretary Noem Keeps America Safe, Transforms DHS
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On November 5, 2024, the American people gave President Donald Trump a clear mandate to secure our borders, end illegal immigration, take criminal aliens off our streets, protect the American taxpayer, and Make America Safe Again. Since taking office on more
Durbin Blasts Kristi Noem On Targeting, Racial Profiling Of American Citizens By ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Blasts Kristi Noem On Targeting, Racial Profiling Of American Citizens By ICE Agents
SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called out U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on her department's threats to American citizens, as well as missta more
Durbin Statement On The Weaponization Of The Justice Department Against Minnesota Politicians
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On The Weaponization Of The Justice Department Against Minnesota Politicians
SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Justice Department reportedly opened investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis more
FAIR Sues D.C. for Failing to Disclose Safeguards Against Illegal Alien Voting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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FAIR Sues D.C. for Failing to Disclose Safeguards Against Illegal Alien Voting
Advances Election Integrity Investigation with Legal Action
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia to compel the release of public records showing whether, and to what extent, it is guarding against voting by illegal aliens. The suit, more
Federation for American Immigration Reform: Boston Turns Its Police Into Criminals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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Boston Turns its Police into Criminals
FAIR demonstrates fatal conflict with federal law
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in Massachusetts federal district court attacking the sanctuary policies of Boston, which bar city law enforcement officers from cooperating and sharing information with federal immigration law enforcement. The federal go more
First Year Accomplishments under Secretary Howard W. Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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First Year Accomplishments under Secretary Howard W. Lutnick
In the first year of President Donald J. Trump's second term, Secretary Lutnick has overseen a total transformation of the Department of Commerce.
Sectorial Tariff Revenue and Investment Deals
20 landmark trade deals totaling over $9.94 trillion in U.S. investment commitments President Trump and Secretary Lutnick have more
Former Madera County Welfare Benefits Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identities and Benefits in Years-Long Scheme
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Former Madera County Welfare Benefits Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identities and Benefits in Years-Long Scheme
Former Madera County benefits eligibility worker Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft for stealing identities and fraudulently obtaining CalFresh benefits in their names more
Giffords: Trump spends first year making communities less safe
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] (TNSrep) -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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Trump spends first year making communities less safe
GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement as President Trump marks his first year of his second term in office. Throughout the past year, the president has systematically undermin more
Homeland Security Democrats Call on Chairman Paul to Conduct Urgent Oversight of ICE and CBP Excessive Use of Force & Improper Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Homeland Security Democrats Call on Chairman Paul to Conduct Urgent Oversight of ICE and CBP Excessive Use of Force & Improper Actions
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Democratic committee colleagues in calling on Chairman Rand Paul to conduct desperately needed oversight of the Department of Homeland more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: We Will Never Let Trump's White Supremacist Agenda Be Accepted as Normal
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center: We Will Never Let Trump's White Supremacist Agenda Be Accepted as Normal
Since Trump's inauguration one year ago today, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has worked tirelessly in fighting back against his administration's horrific policies of attempting to end immigration to the United States and tearing apart families withi more
Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Lee Presents on Indian Indentured Labor at AHA
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 21 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news:
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Lee Presents on Indian Indentured Labor at AHA
Lee presented research from his senior thesis entitled "A Jurisprudence of Exception: Indian Indentured Labor in the Straits Settlements (1867-1884)," at the American Historical Association's (AHA) Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Author: Jun Wei Lee
This January, I attended the more
LULAC CONDEMNS VINDICTIVE SUSPENSION OF CITIZENSHIP OATHS AS A BETRAYAL OF AMERICA'S CORE VALUES
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2026:
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LULAC CONDEMNS VINDICTIVE SUSPENSION OF CITIZENSHIP OATHS AS A BETRAYAL OF AMERICA'S CORE VALUES
Nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization denounces a capricious policy that weaponizes citizenship and punishes those who follow the law
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The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today condemned the Trump administration's decision more
Md. A.G. Brown Leads Effort to Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Leads Effort to Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Unlawfully Banning International Students from Attending Harvard
Coalition Argues the Trump Administration's Attacks on International Students and Universities Threatens States' Economic Prosperity and Global Competitiveness
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a more
Md. A.G. Brown Preserves Billions in Federal Funding, Defends Civil Rights, and Safeguards Essential Public Service
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Preserves Billions in Federal Funding, Defends Civil Rights, and Safeguards Essential Public Service
Over the past year, Marylanders have faced unprecedented threats to critical federal funding, civil rights protections, and essential public services as a result of sweeping changes in federal policy. When unlawful actions have placed Maryland's residents, more
Meridian Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Manufacturing and Drug Trafficking
JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Meridian Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Manufacturing and Drug Trafficking
A Meridian, Mississippi man was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for drug manufacturing and drug trafficking.
According to court documents, law enforcement recovered over 87 pounds of methamphetamine, 45 pounds of fentanyl, and 35 pounds of coca more
National Partnership for New Americans: After One Year of Tyranny, Coalition Stands in Defense of Democracy and America's Diverse Communities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news:
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After One Year of Tyranny, Coalition Stands in Defense of Democracy and America's Diverse Communities
By Andres Bautista
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the one-year mark of President Trump's second term, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) denounces the administration's continued assault on our democracy and communities. Over the past year, in an attempt to remake the composition of more
NRCC: ICYMI - Mask Slips as Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Caves to Anti-ICE Activists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Mask slips as Marie Gluesenkamp Perez caves to anti-ICE activists
In case you missed it, under pressure, out of touch, vulnerable Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez caved to the radical left, attacking ICE and law enforcement once radical activists demanded it.
"Vulnerable Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez folded like a cheap lawn chair when the radical left-wing activists came callin more
NRCC: Kristen McDonald Rivet Funded by Defund Police Groups, Embraces Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Kristen McDonald Rivet Funded by Defund Police Groups, Embraces Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda
Vulnerable Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet is fully embracing the extremist wing of her Democrat Party, choosing violent illegal criminals over law-abiding Michiganders by pushing to defund ICE while raking in cash from radical defund the police groups.
"Kristen McDonald Rivet continues to attack la more
PENSACOLA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THREATENING TO KILL A PENSACOLA POLICE DETECTIVE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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PENSACOLA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THREATENING TO KILL A PENSACOLA POLICE DETECTIVE
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Tamal W. Jenkins, 19, of Pensacola, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court for interstate threatening communication with intent to extort. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of F more
Peterson Institute for International Economics: Risk of Higher U.S. Inflation in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026:
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The risk of higher US inflation in 2026
By Peter Orszag (Lazard) and Adam S. Posen (PIIE)
The consensus view among forecasters is that inflation will continue its gradual descent toward the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target through 2026. Similarly, market pricing suggests investors believe the Fed has largely won its inflation battle.
In our view, however, this more
STAND UP AMERICA: TRUMP WEAPONIZES DOJ TO INTIMIDATE MINNESOTA OFFICIALS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release:
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TRUMP WEAPONIZES DOJ TO INTIMIDATE MINNESOTA OFFICIALS
MINNEAPOLIS - Stand Up America Executive Director Christina Harvey made the following statement after the Department of Justice issued subpoenas against five Minnesota officials in retalia more
Advocates Welcome Funding For Immigrant Legal Services in Gov. Hochul's Budget, Call For Increased Investment and Legislation To Counter Federal Aggression
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release:
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Advocates Welcome Funding For Immigrant Legal Services in Gov. Hochul's Budget, Call For Increased Investment and Legislation To Counter Federal Aggression
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CONTACT: media@vera.org
ALBANY - In response to Governor Kathy more
AG Campbell Leads Effort To Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Leads Effort To Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to affirm the prelim more
America First Legal Launches Initiative to Represent ICE Officers and Agents Who Were Defamed and Doxxed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Launches Initiative to Represent ICE Officers and Agents Who Were Defamed and Doxxed
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America First Legal (AFL) has announced that it will provide legal representation to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents who have been unlawfully defamed, targeted, or falsely accused in the wake of violent anti-immigratio more
America First Legal, Representing a Coalition of U.S. Senators Led by Ted Cruz, Renews Fight to Protect Border Security After U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Ninth Circuit's Ruling
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal, Representing a Coalition of U.S. Senators Led by Ted Cruz, Renews Fight to Protect Border Security After U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Ninth Circuit's Ruling
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America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed a new amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of U.S. Representative Darrell I more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS ACTIONS TAKEN OVER THE LAST YEAR TO PROTECT CRITICAL PROGRAMS, ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' CIVIL RIGHTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACKS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS ACTIONS TAKEN OVER THE LAST YEAR TO PROTECT CRITICAL PROGRAMS, ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' CIVIL RIGHTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACKS
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Raoul's Office Filed Over 50 Lawsuits Since Jan. 20, 2025 to Challenge Unlawful Federal Policies
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that since President Donald J. Trump took office on January 20, 2 more
Congressman Mackenzie Condemns Decision to Evict Federal Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mackenzie Condemns Decision to Evict Federal Law Enforcement
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Allentown, PA -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, called out the decision by Lehigh County Controller Marc Pinsley and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel to evict Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers from their offices in a county-owned building.
The Mornin more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman McGarvey Demands Investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Impeachable Offenses
Today's letter calls on congressional committee to begin formal impeachment process after McGarvey backed articles of impeachment last week
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Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) joined his colleagues in a letter to House Committee on Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, demanding the Committee imm more
DHS Blue Campaign leads national effort to combat human trafficking during awareness month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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DHS Blue Campaign leads national effort to combat human trafficking during awareness month
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ICE is amplifying its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and raise public awareness through the Blue Campaign, the Department of Homeland Security's national public awareness initiative dedicat more
DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office
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Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists from American communities and another two million have self-deported
WASHING more
Dirty (Baker's) Dozen: 13 Harmful Trump 2.0 Administration Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Policies, as of January 20, 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Dirty (Baker's) Dozen: 13 Harmful Trump 2.0 Administration Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Policies, as of January 20, 2026
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From the day it took office, January 20, 2025, the second Trump administration has spawned new immigration policies at a dizzying pace. Some obliterated with the stroke of a pen programs that had been built over decades to enable avenues to safety for people fleein more
Durbin Statement On The Weaponization Of The Justice Department Against Minnesota Politicians
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On The Weaponization Of The Justice Department Against Minnesota Politicians
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SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Justice Department reportedly opened investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Minnes more
European Policy Centre Posts Commentary: Clashing trilemmas in the United States and China will shape the global order
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary by Moreno Bertoldi, senior associate research fellow at the Italian Institute for International Political Studies, and Marco Buti, Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, chair at the European University Institute Robert Schuman Center:
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Clashing trilemmas in the United States and China will shape the global order
The United States and China are both pursuing technological dominance through more
ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
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In one year, DHS has removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the wor more
ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok from App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images at Scale
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Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : In response to X Corp's Grok AI tool being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale in recent days, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Edward J more
Krishnamoorthi Introduces His ACLU-Endorsed No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act to Shut Down ICE's For-Profit Tracking Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Introduces His ACLU-Endorsed No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act to Shut Down ICE's For-Profit Tracking Program
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today introduced the No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act, legislation to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from outsourcing civil immigration enforcement more
MAKING AMERICA SAFE: DHS Arrested 7,000 Gang Members from American Streets in First Year of Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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MAKING AMERICA SAFE: DHS Arrested 7,000 Gang Members from American Streets in First Year of Trump Administration
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WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 7,000 gang members during President Trump's first year of his second term. Secretary Noem is delivering on President Trump's mandate to make Am more
Maryland Congressional Delegation Presses Administration on ICE Actions in Maryland, Proposed Detention Facility in Hagerstown
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Presses Administration on ICE Actions in Maryland, Proposed Detention Facility in Hagerstown
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Washington, DC-Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks were joined by U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) in sending more
NEWS: Pressley in Boston Globe Op-Ed: A Year into Trump's Second Term, Democracy is Still Ours to Defend
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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NEWS: Pressley in Boston Globe Op-Ed: A Year into Trump's Second Term, Democracy is Still Ours to Defend
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"We, the people, must reject this draconian vision of Trump's America as an inevitability. We cannot submit to a dictator who displays contempt for every person who calls this country home."
"And as the past year has shown us, the only way to beat a dictator is with defiance."
Boston Globe more
One Year of Win After Win: President Trump's Return to the White House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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One Year of Win After Win: President Trump's Return to the White House
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It has now been one year since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated for a second term, and America began a long overdue course correction. It was a great moment standing in the Capitol Rotunda last year watching President Trump take the oath of office.
In just twelve months, the Trump administration has delivered real more
Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on DHS Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the appropriations package, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will likely come to the House Floor for a vote this week.
"While this D more
Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest
LONDON, England, Jan. 20 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news:
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Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest
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* Chancellor and Business Secretary arrive at World Economic Forum Annual Meetings today (20 January) to showcase Britain's strengths to investors and CEOs
* UK to reimburse certain visa fees, while creating fast track processing for select international companies growing their UK footprint
Britain is a haven of stability in an uncer more
RELEASE: Mullin Applauds One Year of 'Promises Made, Promises Kept' under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Mullin Applauds One Year of 'Promises Made, Promises Kept' under President Trump
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement recognizing the one-year anniversary of President Trump's second term in office.
Here's a LINK to the Senator's original post on social media.
" Economic Year in Review:
Inflation rate is DOWN 70% from J more
Rep. Kelly's impeachment against Secretary Noem reaches 100 cosponsors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly's impeachment against Secretary Noem reaches 100 cosponsors
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's (IL-02) impeachment resolution (link is external) against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has now reached 100 cosponsors in just seven days.
"Secretary Noem and her rogue agency have caused destruction and devastation across the country. One hundred House Democrats from California more
Reporters Without Borders: Attacks on journalists in Minnesota cap Trump's first year back in office
PARIS, France, Jan. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Attacks on journalists in Minnesota cap Trump's first year back in office
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Federal agents and officials are increasingly targeting journalists in the state of Minnesota covering widespread protests against the government's sweeping immigration crackdown. At least six journalists have been violently attacked by agents in the state's twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul since the start of more
Reps. Lee, Khanna, Takano, and Tokuda Reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Lee, Khanna, Takano, and Tokuda Reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, legislation aimed at ending large institutional investors' ability to use taxpayer dollars t more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Limiting Public Education Access Would Hurt U.S. Workforce and Harm Child Welfare, Migration Scholar Warns
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Jan. 20 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Limiting public education access would hurt U.S. workforce and harm child welfare, migration scholar warns
For more than 40 years, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling has ensured that all children can access public education regardless of their immigration status. There are growing efforts to undo this protection, but University of Notre Dame migration scholar more
Whip Emmer introduces SCAM Act to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists, felons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer introduces SCAM Act to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists, felons
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As first reported by Fox News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to clarify what evidence the government can use when proving an individual did not meet the lawful requirements at the time of their naturalization. Th more
Whip Emmer introduces SCAM Act to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists, felons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer introduces SCAM Act to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists, felons
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WASHINGTON - As first reported by Fox News (link is external), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to clarify what evidence the government can use when proving an individual did not meet the lawful requirements at the time of their naturaliza more
ACLU Va.: Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order is the First Step to Make Sure Virginia Law Enforcement is Not a Tool for ICE
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Gov. Spanberger's executive order is the first step to make sure Virginia law enforcement is not a tool for ICE
"To make her vision into a reality, the governor must terminate the state's existing 287g agreements and Virginia lawmakers must deliver meaningful legislation to her desk to protect Virginians," said ACLU-VA Executive Director Mary Bauer.
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Unforced Messaging Errors Undermine DHS Mission
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Unforced messaging errors undermine DHS mission
By David Zimmer
While we have been supportive of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) surge in immigration enforcement in Minnesota, we have also advocated for the DHS to improve its messaging. Accuracy is a must.
Operation Metro Surge has be more
LULAC COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 2026 WITH A CALL TO DEFEND CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN DIGNITY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release:
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LULAC COMMEMORATES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 2026 WITH A CALL TO DEFEND CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN DIGNITY
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Invokes Dr. King's Legacy to Confront Fear, Intimidation, and the Erosion of Constitutional Protections.
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As the nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) ca more
PENSACOLA MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR INTERSTATE FENTANYL AND COCAINE TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENSES
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release:
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PENSACOLA MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR INTERSTATE FENTANYL AND COCAINE TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENSES
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Christopher J. Watson, 43, of Pensacola, Florida, was indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and over 500 grams of cocaine; conspiracy more
PERRY MAN INDICTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release:
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PERRY MAN INDICTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Robert Shane Willis, 47, of Perry, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the charge.
Willis appeared in federal court for his arraignment before Unite more
