PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12415). The white paper is written by legislative attorney Peter J. Benson, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter: * * * CFIUS: Executive Branch Actions on Evolving National Security Risks and Enforcement In 2022, the Biden Administration issued the "first-ever presidential directive" defini more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47521) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Electricity: Overview and Issues for Congress" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Electricity is of perennial interest to Congress, especially the policy issues of reliability, security, affordability, and greenhouse gas emissions. The electricity sector is made up of three distinct, but interrelated, systems fo more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following speech by Commissioner Olivia Trusty: * * * Remarks of Commissioner Olivia Trusty Armstrong, Connecting Country Roads Event Hamlin, WV, September 10, 2026 Good morning. It is an honor to join Governor Morrisey, Senator Capito, Armstrong President, Jeff Ross, and distinguished speakers and guests here today in recognition of Armstrong's continued dedication to delivering high-speed broadband to the communities more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 12 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Wasson Finds JLC Tutoring Rewarding * For University of the Ozarks junior Madi Wasson, tutoring fellow students through the Jones Learning Center has become more than a way to help others succeed. Over the past two years, the experience has also strengthened her own academic skills and given her valuable preparation for a future career in the classroom. An English major from St. Paul, Ark., Wass more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13310) by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Tech Hubs and Build to Scale (B2S) Program Updates and Considerations The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), administers grants to assist state and local stakeholders with developing the conditions and amenities necessary to grow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army Fellow Robert Holcombe. Here are excerpts: * * * The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Background The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (see Figure 1 for a conceptual exam more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13215) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo. Here are excerpts: * * * Office of Strategic Capital: Overview and Considerations Technological advantage has long contributed to the dominance of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some analysts and policymakers suggest that U.S. technological superiority - and, by extension, national security - is at risk due to several fac more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13308) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo. Here are excerpts: * * * Overview of FY2027 Budget Request for the Census Bureau Introduction As a Department of Commerce agency, the U.S. Census Bureau is primarily funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. This In Focus provides an overview of the FY20 more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CNMI GROWERS ASSOCIATION (CNMIGA) Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands UEI: PAV6D5R5MEH3 | CAGE Code: 96XU2 | CNMIGA.org August 28, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Submitted ele more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LANSING BRADLEY C. WIEFERICH, P.E. DIRECTOR MURRAY D. VAN WAGONER BUILDING 425 WEST OTTAWA STREET P.O. BOX 30050 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 Michigan.gov/MDOT 517-241-2400 September 10, 2026 Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation Attn: more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * KOLO: Gas prices are soaring in the last week - and mortgage rates now topping seven percent Reno Gazette-Journal: Nevada has paid $2.5 billion, or the equivalent of $2,053 per household, in tariffs this year Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up co more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * War game shows Australia's shipping vulnerability A series of simulations to test the vulnerability of Australia's ocean access demonstrated maritime trading routes required protection across the full length of the Indian Ocean, not just in waters close to Australia. A recent matrix game involving nine former senior military and defence officials from Australia, India, the United States and Japan h more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Schiff, Schumer, Booker, Colleagues Demand Netanyahu Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank and Protect U.S. Citizens * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 44 Senate Democratic collea more