Accenture Significantly Increases Fiscal Year 2026 Share Repurchase Program by $2 Billion
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Accenture Significantly Increases Fiscal Year 2026 Share Repurchase Program by $2 Billion
Brings total fiscal year 2026 planned repurchase to $7.5 billion, a 62% increase year-over-year
Reflects leadership's view that Accenture's share price does not reflect the Company's financial strength or long-term growth opportunity
All repurchases to be completed by Aug more
AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructur more
AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms
Managing change due to technology in general and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in particular is the leading issue for CPA firms of all sizes in terms of anticipated impact over the next five years, a biennial survey by the American Institute of CPAs' firm practice management section fou more
Comcast Business Strengthens Enterprise Networking Leadership With Top Industry Rankings Across SD-WAN, SASE, and Managed Services
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Comcast Business Strengthens Enterprise Networking Leadership with Top Industry Rankings Across SD-WAN, SASE, and Managed Services
Company maintains the nation's top managed SD-WAN position while earning leadership recognition across secure networking and managed services as enterprises prepare networks for AI-driven operations
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Comcast Business, one of the more
Committee on Small Business Celebrates Seven Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Celebrates Seven Committee Bills Passed on the House Floor
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills under suspension favorably out of the chamber. Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement on the legislation.
"Today's votes are a big win for Main Street and for more
Consumer Reports: Survey Finds Americans are Skeptical of Big Tech's Pledge to Pay for All AI Data Center Energy Costs
YONKERS, New York, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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Consumer Reports: New Survey finds Americans are Skeptical of Big Tech's Pledge to Pay for All AI Data Center Energy Costs
A Consumer Reports nationally representative survey of 2,082 US adults in May 2026 found that a large majority of Americans are skeptical of promises that large data center developers have made to pay the full cost associated with the energy needed to supply their facilities. more
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM
AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SIEM
Organizations transform security operations with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, establishing the Falcon platform as the operating system of the agentic SOC
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named more
FIU Researchers Reveal How Altered Images Can Bypass AI Safeguards
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU researchers reveal how altered images can bypass AI safeguards
By Brian Zimmerman
It may look like a picture of a panda bear to you, but to your business's AI agent, it can act like a skeleton key, bypassing safety safeguards and potentially causing the model to generate harmful, misleading or policy-violating outputs.
That risk is the foc more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Razor-Thin Majority Brings Keiko Fujimori to Power
DETROIT, Michigan, June 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by political theorist Jake Scott:
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Peru's New Legacy Leader
A razor-thin majority brings Keiko Fujimori to power.
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With just over 99% of ballots counted, Keiko Fujimori holds a lead of roughly 40,000 votes over Roberto Sanchez--less than half a percentage point, and the third consecutive Peruvian presidential contest decided by a margin that narrow. Sanchez led through the early days of more
From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem
This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and more
Frost and Sullivan: Ambulatory Surgical Centres Poised for Sustained Growth as Healthcare Delivery Continues to Shift Beyond the Hospital
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSxrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Ambulatory Surgical Centres Poised for Sustained Growth as Healthcare Delivery Continues to Shift Beyond the Hospital
Frost & Sullivan identifies significant opportunities across ambulatory surgery, digital health, and connected care markets
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LONDON, UK -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analy more
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Fujitsu Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Quantum-Inspired Computing Innovation
The digital transformation leader is recognized for its innovation, hybrid computing strategy, and scalable quantum-inspired computing solutions to solv more
Gartner Predicts AI Coding Costs Will Surpass Average Developer's Salary by 2028 as Token Consumption Surges
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI Coding Costs Will Surpass Average Developer's Salary by 2028 as Token Consumption Surges
Rising Token-Driven AI Spend Is Straining Budgets and Challenging Cost Justification
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By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer's salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to con more
Gartner Predicts Neocloud Providers Will Capture 20% of the $267 Billion AI Cloud Market by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Neocloud Providers Will Capture 20% of the $267 Billion AI Cloud Market by 2030
Neocloud Providers Are Emerging as a Significant Competitive Force in the AI Cloud Market
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By 2030, neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267 billion AI cloud market, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. "N more
GlobalFoundries Qualifies SLATE Advanced Packaging Technology on 9SW Platform for Next-Generation Radio Frequency Applications
SANTA CLARA, California, June 24 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries qualifies SLATE(TM) advanced packaging technology on 9SW platform for next-generation radio frequency applications
Production-ready 3DI technology supports more compact FEMs for advanced 5G devices
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MALTA, N.Y. - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the production readiness of its SLATE(TM) wafer-to-wafer bonding tech more
Jed Foundation Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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The Jed Foundation (JED) Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being
First-of-its-kind gathering of MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE focused on postsecondary behavioral health marks a pivotal moment for national student well-being policy.
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Postsecondary education represents a pivotal period of intellectual and personal growth, yet many students a more
Michigan Medicine: How AI is Helping Emergency Physicians Learn From Their Patients
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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How AI is helping emergency physicians learn from their patients
"Tell Me What Happens Next" initiative helps clinicians follow up on patient outcomes
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In emergency medicine, clinicians often see patients for only one critical moment in their care journey.
They make decisions quickly, sometimes under life-or-death pressure, and then the pat more
NetApp Enhances Support for AI Workloads at Massive Scale
SUNNYVALE, California, June 24 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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NetApp Enhances Support for AI Workloads at Massive Scale
StorageGRID 12.1 delivers up to 12TB/s throughput and massive scale for AI workloads
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the release of StorageGRID 12.1, designed to help customers scale AI and more
NSTA and STAC Partner to Empower Educators in the Age of AI
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release:
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NSTA and STAC Partner to Empower Educators in the Age of AI
New professional learning workshop helps educators understand and thoughtfully leverage artificial intelligence to support student sensemaking and critical thinking in science classrooms
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RICHMOND, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Science & Technology Advancement Center (STAC) have teame more
Oklahoma State: Bian Named Head of School of Industrial Engineering and Management
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, June 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Bian named head of School of Industrial Engineering and Management
Dr. Linkan Bian has been named professor and head of the School of Industrial Engineering and Management in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University.
For Bian, the opportunity to lead IEM is about more than a position; it's about possibility.
"This is a school with a deep history and a stron more
Open Markets Institute Europe, 30 Co-Signers Issue Letter to European Commission Executive VP Ribera, European Board for Media Services
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSletter) -- Open Markets Institute Europe, with 30 co-signers issued the following letter to the European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera and European Board for Media Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
To Executive Vice-President Ribera,
To the European Board for Media Services,
We are a coalition of organisations and individuals from broader civil society (including media freedom and free expression organisations), the film and TV indus more
Princeton University: Michael Skinnider Named a Pew Scholar
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 24 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Michael Skinnider named a Pew Scholar
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
Michael Skinnider, an assistant professor in the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and an assistant member of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Princeton Branch, has been named one of 21 new Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
The program provides funding to early-career r more
Q&A: Have You Seen This Rare Tree - UVA Wants to Know
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 23, 2026, involving Mia Murray, student with masters degree in environmental sciences:
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Q&A: Have you seen this rare tree? UVA wants to know
By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu
Since 1967, the native butternut tree has been rapidly disappearing from forests across the East Coast and University of Virginia scientists are asking the public to help them counteract this loss.
Researchers a more
Secretary of War Hegseth: Defense and Fiscal Hawks, Unite
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following statement on June 23, 2026, by Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Hegseth: Defense and Fiscal Hawks, Unite!
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Urgency, speed, efficiency, competition and lethality: These are the new guiding principles of our War Department.
This moment requires defense hawks and fiscal hawks to pull together, and I'm proud to call myself both.
Our growing national debt is indeed a threat.
That's evident to me as a taxpayer and as a Cabi more
Senate Democratic Leaders Call for Hearings Into Extent of Donald Trump, Trump Family, and Senior Trump Administration Officials' Cashing in on Foreign Crypto Deals
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Senate Democratic Leaders Call for Hearings into Extent of Donald Trump, Trump Family, and Senior Trump Administration Officials' Cashing in on Foreign Crypto Deals
"Congress has a responsibility to investigate the details of the reported investment and whether it influenced subsequent actions by Pre more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Gen-AI Anomaly Detection Powered by the Cisco Deep Time Series Model
SAN JOSE, California, June 24 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by principal product manager Brian Goleno:
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Gen-AI Anomaly Detection Powered by the Cisco Deep Time Series Model
Key takeaways
1. Splunk's new AI-powered anomaly detection and forecasting helps teams spot unusual behavior and predict issues before they impact customers.
2. The Cisco Deep Time Series Model works without training or manual thresholds, making advanced monitoring eas more
Stanford RegLab and Colorado Labor Department Receive Award for AI Adjudication Tool
STANFORD, California, June 24 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news:
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Stanford RegLab and Colorado Labor Department Receive Award for AI Adjudication Tool
By Monica Schreiber
Resolving an unemployment claim often turns on asking the right questions. Adjudicators must determine which facts matter, identify what is missing or disputed, and decide what to ask claimants and employers next, often while managing a heavy caseload and pressure to reach accurate decisions more
Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings
SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings
Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium--the fiber network underlying mushrooms--to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air.
John Boccacino
The blueprint for a better building may be hiding beneath the forest floor.
To design sustainable, weather-resistant structures, Zhao Qin is studying more
Syracuse University: Maxwell's National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders
SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Maxwell's National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders
From international law to executive power, Maxwell's national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment.
Cort Ruddy
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs' National Security Management (NSM) course recently brought together 40 high-ranking officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian more
Tallahassee State College Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Support Students Around the Clock
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news:
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Tallahassee State College Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Support Students Around the Clock
Tallahassee State College (TSC) has launched Ava, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to help students quickly access information, complete common tasks, and connect with College resources anytime, day or night.
Available through Student Central, the College's centralized stud more
Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks at Economic Club of New York's America 250 Gala Dinner
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on June 23, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent at the Economic Club of New York's America 250 Gala Dinner:
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American Economic Statecraft in the 21st Century
As prepared for delivery.
Thank you for the invitation to be here on this wonderful occasion.
As a long-time member of the Economic Club of New York, I know that it occupies a place of great significance in our nation's discourse. For generations, more
UK Tech Workforce Tops 2.1 Million as Cross-industry Demand Drives Employment Growth, New CompTIA Research Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds
Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills
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LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leadi more
University of Houston: Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending for Vulnerable Cities
HOUSTON, Texas, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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New Infrastructure Model Prioritizes Disaster Spending for Vulnerable Cities
UH Professor's AI-driven Model Helps Decision-makers Decide Where to Spend Limited Dollars
By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu
A University of Houston engineering professor is helping cities, utilities and transportation agencies prepare for and recover from natural disasters. All these organizations face more
University of Mississippi: Biologists Study Ways to Increase Food Production for Growing World
OXFORD, Mississippi, June 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Biologists Study Ways to Increase Food Production for Growing World
UM researchers review emerging tools for global food security
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With the world population expected to approach 10 billion by 2050, scientists are searching for ways to feed that many people with fewer resources. A new review outlines scientific advances that could help make food production more sustainable and resilient.
Sixue Ch more
University of the District of Columbia: Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news:
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Professor Anshu Arora Earns International Teaching Award
Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen
International award recognizes teaching excellence, student success and innovative approaches to preparing future business leaders for a global workforce.
When more than 6,100 students from 53 countries collaborated on international business projects this spring, University of the District of Columbia student more
Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising
Acquisition brings Vibe.co's self-serve, connected TV advertising platform into Walmart Connect's commerce media platform, making TV advertising more accessible and measurable for small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) and mid-market advertisers.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. and NEW YORK -- Walmart and Vibe.co today announced they have ente more
Westmont College: Kass Brings AI Optimism Back Home
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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Kass Brings AI Optimism Back Home
By Scott Craig
The rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence often fuels a modern culture of anxiety, but Santa Barbara tech executive and author Zack Kass believes humanity stands on the precipice of its greatest era yet. The audience of about 300 people reacted to his lively talk with applause on several occasions and gave him a standing ovation at the end.
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Yotta Data Services Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sovereign AI Infrastructure
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Yotta Data Services Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sovereign AI Infrastructure
The company is being recognized for enabling secure, scalable, and AI-ready cloud environments that support India's rapidly expanding digital ecosystem and AI inno more
323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026.
The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro more
Advancing Drone and Robotics Research
STORRS, Connecticut, June 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Advancing Drone and Robotics Research
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Under the leadership of George Bollas, Associate Dean for Research at UConn's College of Engineering and Director of the Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering, UConn researchers are uniting to shape the future of drone technology.
Bollas, Jonathan Shihao Ji, and Shalabh Gupta are working together on two major initiatives. One is a propo more
AEP's First Agent Hackathon Delivers Real Solutions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP's First Agent Hackathon Delivers Real Solutions
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AEP employees built 45 working AI solutions in just 48 hours during the company's first AI Hackathon. More than 100 employees from across the business participated, creating solutions focused on solving everyday challenges and demonstrating how AI can help improve the way we work.
Participants represented teams across more
Agentic AI-based Systems and Methods for Context-Aware Building Construction and Maintenance Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- TOGAL.AL INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664327 B1, initially filed July 2, 2025) developed by three inventors Patrick E Murphy, Miami, Florida; Johnny Maghzal, Miami, Florida; and Thomas Patrick Murphy, Miami, Florida, for "Agentic AI-based systems and methods for context-aware building construction and maintenance management." more
Agentic Intermediary for Managing AI Providers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- SPECTRA TECH, UAB, Vilnius, Lithuania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664021 B1, initially filed May 5, 2025) developed by three inventors Emanuelis Norbutas, Vilnius, Lithuania; Tomas Okmanas, Vilnius, Lithuania; and Gediminas Lisauskas, Vilnius, Lithuania, for "Agentic intermediary for managing AI providers." more
AI-based Autonomous System and Method for Predicting and Removing Floating Waste From Water Bodies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- Three inventors Preetam Sai Muppidi, San Ramon, California; Madhumati Pattabhi, Kingsville, Texas; and Sudhakar Rao Krothapalli, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12662786 B2, initially filed Dec. 8, 2025) for "AI-based autonomous system and method for predicting and removing floating waste from water bodies." more
AI-based Digital 3D Engraving Based on a User-Uploaded Image
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664748 B2, initially filed Aug. 8, 2024) developed by three inventors Farzaneh Rajabi, San Jose, California; Ji Li, San Jose, California; and Priyanka Vikram Sinha, Sunnyvale, California, for "AI-based digital 3D engraving based on a user-uploaded image." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664351 B2, initially filed April 11, 2024) developed by seven inventors Li Chen, Redmond, Washington; Ji Li, San Jose, California; Xinzhi Mu, Beijing, China; Shuyang Gu, Beijing, China; Dong Chen, Beijing, China; Jianmin Bao, Beijing, China; and Yuhui Yuan, Beijing, China, for "AI-based shape-adaptive consistent visual effect generation." more
AI-driven System and Methods for 3D Medical Image Disease Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- CORNERSTONE EAGLE LLC, Desoto, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665073 B1, initially filed May 6, 2025) developed by three inventors Aviraj Sinha, Dallas, Texas; Sajed M. Khan, Prosper, Texas; and Lucas L. Stamatis, Mineola, Texas, for "AI-driven system and methods for 3D medical image disease detection." more
Alumnus Rebrands Cyber Firm, Leads on Campus
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 23 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Alumnus Rebrands Cyber Firm, Leads on Campus
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Seton Hall Stillman School of Business alumnus Keith Hollender recently rebranded his cybersecurity firm, marking an exciting new chapter in its growth and innovation within the rapidly evolving digital security landscape through Arcova.
A graduate of Seton Hall, Hollender has built a distinguished career in cybersecurity, earning a reputation for forwa more
Amazon launches Prime Day with surprise deliveries, daily Epic Prime Deals, and four days of savings for members
SEATTLE, Washington, June 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon launches Prime Day with surprise deliveries, daily Epic Prime Deals, and four days of savings for members
LONDON -- Amazon's Prime Day event starts today, offering Prime members four days to shop hundreds of thousands of deals across all categories. The event runs until Friday 26 June, with deep discounts across top brands including Samsung, Dyson, Oura, Lily's Kitchen, and OATLY. more
Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers
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Spot scam red flags, from fake websites to urgent deadlines
Key Takeaways:
* Scammers may try to impersonate Ameren co-workers to collect personal information or payments from customers.
* Customers should be on alert for common scams, including fake emails and websites, voice cloning, a more
American University Law Professor Allen Urges Federal Regulators to Strengthen Bank Capital Requirements Amid Financial Stability Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Hilary J. Allen, a law professor at American University College of Law, has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. In her letter, Allen warns against proposed rulemakings that would lower the capital banks are required to hold for their investments, arguing that such reductions heighten risks to financial stability.
Allen emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong capital buffers, more
Analytical Search Results for a Complex Query
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- DANTI AI, INC., Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664192 B1, initially filed April 30, 2025) developed by Martice Eldridge Nicks, III, Sarasota, Florida, for "Analytical search results for a complex query." more
App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
BOONE, North Carolina, June 23 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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App State Chancellor's Innovation Scholars aim to boost Western NC cybersecurity, trades workforce
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BOONE, N.C. -Two Appalachian State University projects designed to strengthen Western North Carolina's building trades workforce and cyber defenses have been selected to receive funding support through the university's 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars Program. The faculty-led initiatives will more
Apparatus and Method for Generating One or More Synthesized Outputs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- AI LEADERSHIP LABS, LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664196 B1, initially filed Nov. 4, 2025) developed by Geoff Woods, Austin, Texas, and Randall Joseph Ottinger, Bellevue, Washington, for "Apparatus and method for generating one or more synthesized outputs." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12663830 B2, initially filed March 4, 2024) developed by three inventors Zhi Cui, Sugar Hill, Georgia; Paul Edward Smith, Jr., Heath, Texas; and Venson Shaw, Kirkland, Washington, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) enabled adaptive/configurable internet-of-things (IoT) services." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Customized Storytelling Video Generation System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664710 B1, initially filed Jan. 27, 2026) developed by Panwen Hu, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Xiaodan Liang, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-based customized storytelling video generation system." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Rule Generation for Database Change Deployment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- LIQUIBASE INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664132 B2, initially filed May 6, 2024) developed by Robert E. Reeves, Austin, Texas, and Peter James Pickerill, Austin, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence based rule generation for database change deployment." more
Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot for Configuring a Distributed Computing System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- TRUIST BANK, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664395 B2, initially filed Oct. 30, 2023) developed by Narayan Kapil, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence chat bot for configuring a distributed computing system." more
Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Component Failure in Value Chain Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- STRONG FORCE VCN PORTFOLIO 2019, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664505 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2023) developed by fourteen inventors Charles H. Cella, Pembroke, Massachusetts; Andrew Cardno, San Diego, California; Jenna Parenti, Denver, Colorado; Andrew S. Locke, Farmington, Michigan; Brad Kell, Seattle, Washington; Teymour S. El-Tahry, Detroit, Michigan; Leon Fortin, Jr., Providence, Rhode Island; Andrew Bunin, Lakewood R more
Artificial Intelligence Processor and Method of Processing Deep-Learning Operation Using the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665018 B2, initially filed Nov. 1, 2023) developed by six inventors Jin-Ho Han, Seoul, South Korea; Byung-Jo Kim, Sejong-si, South Korea; Ju-Yeob Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; Hye-Ji Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; Joo-Hyun Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; and Seong-Min Kim, Sejong-si, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence processor and method of processing dee more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbot System With Machine Learning-Based Processing of Data Structures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665866 B2, initially filed Aug. 5, 2024) developed by three inventors Divya Maddi, Round Rock, Texas; Bijan Kumar Mohanty, Austin, Texas; and Hung T. Dinh, Austin, Texas, for "Artificial intelligence-based chatbot system with machine learning-based processing of data structures." more
Bedside AI Permit-Before-Finalization Gate and Safety Receipt Rail for Clinical Edge Inference
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- LIGHT & SALT LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664307 B1, initially filed Jan. 7, 2026) developed by Yong Bok Lee, Sheridan, Wyoming, for "Bedside AI permit-before-finalization gate and safety receipt rail for clinical edge inference." more
Beyer, Ross, Hurd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer, Ross, Hurd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
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Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Jeff Hurd (CO-3) introduced the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The bill would create a voluntary federal reporting program through whic more
Bill to allow more EV companies to do business in Pennsylvania approved by state House committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bill to allow more EV companies to do business in Pennsylvania approved by state House committee
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HARRISBURG, June 23 - State Rep. Greg Scott today announced the House Commerce Committee approved his bill that would allow more electric vehicle manufacturers to sell directly to consumers in Pennsylvania.
A 2014 amendment to the Board of Vehicles Act made it possible for EV manufac more
Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $260 million to help close the ocean protection gap
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release:
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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $260 million to help close the ocean protection gap
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London, U.K. (June 23, 2026)- Today, at the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly during London Climate Action Week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $260 million commitment to expand the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, marking a new phase of global ocean conservation focuse more
BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
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New data also shows one in five prospective buyers and homeowners are using AI in the homebuying process
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the first time since 2023, a majority of consumers say it's better to buy a home in the current market. According to the latest more
Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Building a new model anchor institution for San Antonio
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Editor's note: The following article was written by UT San Antonio President Taylor Eighmy. An abbreviated version also appeared in the commentary section of the San Antonio Express-News.
For decades, civic leaders have used the phrase "anchor institution" to describe large, place-bound organizations, such as universities, that drive more
Capito Participates in Commerce Hearing on Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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To watch Senator Capito's questions, click here or the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, participated in a hearing entitled, "Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the more
CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest more
Cato Experts on KIDS Act: One-Size-Fits-All Internet Rules Don't Protect Kids -- They Restrict Everyone
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Experts on KIDS Act: One-Size-Fits-All Internet Rules Don't Protect Kids -- They Restrict Everyone
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Following the release of the revised bipartisan kids online safety package, the KIDS Act, by the House Energy & Commerce Committee, technology scholars at the Cato Institute released the following statements:
Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Insti more
Chainalysis Urges FinCEN to Adopt Strict Data Standards for Stablecoin Compliance
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Chainalysis Inc., New York, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the joint notice of proposed rulemaking addressing anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers. The letter emphasized the role of continuous, automated blockchain analytics and the necessity for high-quality, reliable data standards as foundation more
Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Examine Recent Close Calls & Efforts to Ensure Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Examine Recent Close Calls & Efforts to Ensure Aviation Safety
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - today led a hearing with aviation industry leaders to examine recent near collisions and runway incursion incidents and efforts to strengthen safety across the National Airspac more
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Academic Collaborators Awarded Up To $39.3 Million to Improve Identification of Low Fetal Oxygen and Guide Interventions During Labor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Academic Collaborators Awarded Up To $39.3 Million to Improve Identification of Low Fetal Oxygen and Guide Interventions During Labor
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Making Obstetrics Care Smart (MOCS) program has awarded Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), as part of a 9-institu more
College of IST awards seed grants to five research projects
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) recently selected five projects to receive funding from its seed grant program. The 2026-2027 funding aims to support interdisciplinary research activities and generate preliminary results that may lead to bigger projects involving externa more
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Gabe Evans and Congresswoman Kathy Castor introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families are not left footing the bill for the grid upgrades and increased energy generation required to develop new data centers.
The Ratepayer Protect more
Congressman Johnson, Sen. Hirono Push Judiciary To Be More Open, Accountable
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson, Sen. Hirono Push Judiciary To Be More Open, Accountable
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Courts Subcommittee Ranking Member Introduces Open Meetings Act to Bring More Transparency to Judicial Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee over Federal Courts, introduced the Open Meetings Act, a bill that would require Judicia more
Context-Based Generative Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- PAYPAL, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665865 B2, initially filed Dec. 20, 2023) developed by Elavarasi Arunachalam, San Jose, California, and Srinivasa Sai Kaushal Bondada, San Jose, California, for "Context-based generative artificial intelligence system." more
Cornell: Schaffer elected dean of faculty
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell's faculty members have elected Chris Schaffer, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, dean of faculty. He will begin his three-year term on July 1.
Schaffer will replace Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology in Cornell Human Ecology, who has served as faculty dean since 2021.
"It has been more
CRES Praises DOE's $17.5B Investment in Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams issued the following statement praising the announcement by th more
Curtis, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
SAFE KIDS Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to ensure chatbots prioritize child safety, privacy, and parental empowerment
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U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced the Safeguarding AI Features to Ensure Kids' Informed Digital Safety (SAFE KIDS) Act, bipartisan leg more
Cybersecurity AI-driven Workflow Generation Using Policies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ARCTIC WOLF NETWORKS, INC., Eden Prairie, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665934 B2, initially filed June 6, 2024) developed by four inventors Lance Rund, San Jose, California; Matthew James Aguiar, Winter Garden, Florida; Joshua McCarthy, Morgan Hill, California; and David B McKinley, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, for "Cybersecurity AI-driven workflow generation using policies." more
Dash Cam With Artificial Intelligence Safety Event Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- SAMSARA INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12662152 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2024) developed by twenty inventors Mathew Chasan, Sacramento, California; Justin Delegard, West Chester, Ohio; Justin Pan, San Francisco, California; Sabrina Shemet, Felton, California; Meelap Shah, Portland, Oregon; Kavya Joshi, Mammoth Lakes, California; Brian Tuan, Cupertino, California; Sharan Srinivasan, San Francisco, California; Muhammad Ali A more
Detecting Device Component Defects and Generating Corresponding Recommendations Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664758 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by four inventors Ravi Shukla, Bengaluru, India; Jeffrey Scott Vah, Round Rock, Texas; Wilson Tetsuia Kitsunai, Sorocaba, Brazil; and Aaron Sanchez, Austin, Texas, for "Detecting device component defects and generating corresponding recommendations using artificial intelligence techniques." more
Diagnosing and Treating Autism at NCCU
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Diagnosing and Treating Autism at NCCU
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Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability characterized by differences in the brain. It was first recognized in 1943, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in 1980.
Autism can be difficult to diagnose, said Danai Fannin, Ph.D., associate professor in the d more
Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays and Hinges
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- Four inventors Jiang Ai, San Jose, California; Mitchell A. Heschke, Arroyo Grande, California; Soyoung Kim, Redwood City, California; and Stephen R. McClure, Belmont, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12663837 B2, initially filed July 7, 2022) for "Electronic devices with flexible displays and hinges." more
ENGAGE: A Christian Framework for AI Usage
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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ENGAGE: A Christian Framework for AI Usage
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by John Delano and Alina Leo
This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue.
If you have ever used a chatbot to answer a question, rewrite a sentence, plan a trip, or summarize an article, you already know why artificial intelligence (AI) is more
Exiled Hong Kong journalists launch Pulse HK to fill void left by Apple Daily's shutdown five years on
PARIS, France, June 23 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Exiled Hong Kong journalists launch Pulse HK to fill void left by Apple Daily's shutdown five years on
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A group of Hong Kong journalists forced into exile has launched Pulse HK, an independent online media outlet publishing in Chinese. The platform aims to fill the void left by the forced shutdown of independent Hong Kong media outlets, including Apple Daily five years ago. Reporters Witho more
Explainable Artificial Intelligence From Modal Interval Analysis Solutions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MODAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Minneapolis, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664422 B2, initially filed July 28, 2022) developed by Nathan Hayes, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for "Explainable artificial intelligence from modal interval analysis solutions." more
F5 Adds Gavin Munroe to its Board of Directors
SEATTLE, Washington, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 Adds Gavin Munroe to its Board of Directors
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SEATTLE - F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the appointment of Gavin Munroe to its board of directors. Munroe's extensive experience as a technology leader in the financial services space makes him a valuable addition to F5's boa more
Fearless and Faithful: An Interview With Dr. Rob McDole
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Fearless and Faithful: An Interview With Dr. Rob McDole
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This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue.
As Director of Cedarville's Center for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Rob McDole helps faculty members develop and refine course content using the latest technologies and more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of Domestic & International Markets Chung Issues Remarks at 5th Conference on International Roles of the U.S. Dollar
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on June 22, 2026, by head of domestic and international markets Lisa Chung at the 5th Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar:
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Evolving Market Structure and the Desk's Role
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Introduction
Thank you. It's wonderful to be here today. I've had the opportunity to be in the audience at this conference since it began in 2022, and it has been fascinating to watch t more
Federated Learning System and Method With Adaptive Noise and Differential Privacy
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665715 B2, initially filed Dec. 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Ammar Kamal Abasi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Moayad Aloqaily, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Mohsen Guizani, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "Federated learning system and method with adaptive noise and differential privacy." more
FlexPoint Launches the First AI-Powered Agents Purpose-Built for the MSP Back-Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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FlexPoint Launches the First AI-Powered Agents Purpose-Built for the MSP Back-Office
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FlexPoint has announced the launch of AR Agents, the first AI-powered agents built specifically for MSP back-office operations. Billions of dollars are trapped in accounts receivable every year -most of it stuck in email threads, with teams manually chasing payments, answering questio more
Forming Students for Faithful Futures: A President's Perspective On AI
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Forming Students for Faithful Futures: A President's Perspective On AI
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by Thomas White, Cedarville University President
This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue.
In late summer 2025, Cedarville became the first evangelical Christian university to adopt ChatGPT Edu campuswide. I more
From Detroit Classroom Aide to Global Tech Pioneer, TSU's Robbie Melton Honored Among Nashville's Top Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 23 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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From Detroit Classroom Aide to Global Tech Pioneer, TSU's Robbie Melton Honored Among Nashville's Top Leaders
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Dr. Robbie Melton, vice president of SMART Technology Innovation at Tennessee State University, has been named one of The Top Women of Nashville for 2026 by Women We Admire. The prestigious network, which recognizes highly accomplished female executiv more
From Manufacturing to Healthcare to Meta
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 23 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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From Manufacturing to Healthcare to Meta
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Twenty years ago, Facebook was little more than a social networking site for college students. Today, the company, now known as Meta, is one of the world's largest technology firms, a major player in artificial intelligence, and is building a data center right here in Southern Indiana.
Thinking about Meta an more
Gen Alpha Is Rewriting the Path to Purchase. Here Are 5 Ways Brands Can Keep Up
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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Gen Alpha Is Rewriting the Path to Purchase. Here Are 5 Ways Brands Can Keep Up
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By Mike Black, Chief Growth Officer, Collage
Group Gen Alpha is a Digital First generation. They have grown up with the presence of YouTube, Roblox, TikTok, streaming, smart speakers and AI assistants in the rituals of their daily life.
I've observed this personally. I have three Gen Alpha nephews and whene more
Generating Ground Truths for Generative AI Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- SNAP INC., Santa Monica, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664373 B2, initially filed July 27, 2023) developed by Mohammad Rami Koujan, Hitchin, United Kingdom, and Iason Kokkinos, London, United Kingdom, for "Generating ground truths for generative AI applications." more
Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes
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The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health.
The aim, said program director Tim Curry, a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, is to give healthcare providers the knowled more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on No Aid for Ghost Students Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-669) on the No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026.
The House passed the bill on June 10, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, would strengthen safeguards against fraud in federal stu more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Student Aid Fraud Oversight & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-668) on the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act (H.R. 7891). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to strengthen federal oversight of institutions of higher education that disburse federal student aid more
House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for July 2026:
Full Committee Hearing Entitled: "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report"
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Tuesday, Jul more
House passes Bizzarro bill to cut taxes for Pennsylvania brewers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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House passes Bizzarro bill to cut taxes for Pennsylvania brewers
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Creates tax cut for donated grain, upgrades Malt Beverage Tax Credit
HARRISBURG, June 23 - Legislation to provide tax cuts to brewers and bolster Pennsylvania's craft beer industry has passed the Pennsylvania House with overwhelming bipartisan support, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who sponsored the bill, announced Tue more
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Actions in Workflows Implemented in a Content Management System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- CONTENTFUL GMBH, Berlin, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664357 B1, initially filed April 8, 2025) developed by four inventors Domile Janenaite, Berlin, Germany; Paolo Negri, Berlin, Germany; Christian Bieneck, Berlin, Germany; and Fabian Schultz, London, United Kingdom, for "Incorporating artificial intelligence actions in workflows implemented in a content management system." more
Intelligent Call Analysis and Orchestration Using Machine Learning, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Distributed Ledgers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664558 B2, initially filed Sept. 6, 2023) developed by four inventors Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India; Sneha Padiyar, East Mumbai, India; Krithika Viswanathan, Chennai, India; and Amit Mishra, Chennai, India, for "Intelligent call analysis and orchestration using machine learning, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and distributed ledgers." more
Interruption Response by an Artificial Intelligence Character
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664986 B2, initially filed Jan. 4, 2024) developed by five inventors James R. Kennedy, Glendale, California; Reshmashree Bangalore Kantharaju, Pasadena, California; Maike Paetzel-Pruesmann, Zurich, Switzerland; Ronald Cumbal, Stockholm, Sweden; and Komath Naveen Kumar, Los Angeles, California, for "Interruption response by an artificial intelligence character." more
Jobs with high exposure to low-level explosions linked to increased risk of anger, aggression
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Jobs with high exposure to low-level explosions linked to increased risk of anger, aggression
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Careers that tend to expose people to repeated low-level shockwaves are associated with a slightly higher risk of clinically documented anger, aggression and violence, new research from University of Utah Health has found.
The study used artificial intelligence to compa more
June 'Out of the Blue' highlights Center for Educational Media's statewide reach, AI initiative [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 23 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -The June episode of "Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's television magazine program, features a conversation about the expanding work of the Center for Educational Media in the College of Education and its impact on K-12 educators across Tennesse more
Kennesaw State experts offer insight on World Cup topics
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State experts offer insight on World Cup topics
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 23, 2026
Atlanta is an epicenter of the global sporting world as the city hosts matches in the FIFA Men's World Cup soccer tournament.
Kennesaw State University experts can offer insight on a range of topics related to soccer and the World Cup, including sport technology, sport science, fan loyalty, economic impact more
Laser-Less, No Emission Range Finding Artificial Intelligence Device and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- EVRIO, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664672 B1, initially filed April 15, 2024) developed by Kendyl A. Roman, Sunnyvale, California, and John Livacich, Los Gatos, California, for "Laser-less, no emission range finding artificial intelligence device and methods." more
Looking Back: One Year of Campuswide AI
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 23 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Looking Back: One Year of Campuswide AI
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This story is part of Cedarville Magazine's summer 2026 issue: Why AI? Biblical Wisdom for Bold Change. You can visit the Cedarville Magazine webpage for the full issue.
Nearly one year ago, Cedarville University announced it would become the first Christian university to provide campuswide access to ChatGPT Edu through a partnership with more
Low-Complexity Artificial Intelligence-Based Channel Link Adaptation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12666300 B2, initially filed Sept. 1, 2023) developed by four inventors Eran Goldstein, Montreal, Canada; Mohammed Abdelsadek, Kanata, Canada; Evgeny Paltin, Montreal, Canada; and Jayaram Venguduswamy Srinivasan, Nepean, Canada, for "Low-complexity artificial intelligence-based channel link adaptation." more
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) System With Protected Neural Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665745 B2, initially filed Jan. 13, 2023) developed by three inventors Thomas M. Forest, Macomb, Michigan; Di Jin, Troy, Michigan; and Jacob Alan Bond, Rochester Hills, Michigan, for "Machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI) system with protected neural networks." more
Magnetic Effect Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- An inventor from Taipei, Taiwan, Chia-Chen Chan has been awarded a patent (No. US 12664417 B2, initially filed March 21, 2023) for "Magnetic effect artificial intelligence system." more
Marker Device for Grading the Severity of a Skin Disease
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- AI LABS GROUP, S.L., Bilbao, Spain has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1131247 S1, initially filed Nov. 25, 2022) developed by Taig MacCarthy Espinar, Bilbao, Spain, and Alfonso Medela Ayarzaguena, Bilbao, Spain, for "Marker device for grading the severity of a skin disease." more
Mechanical Hydraulic Torque Converter for Horizontal Well
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- Eight inventors Yang Liu, Chengdu, China; Junhong Wu, Chengdu, China; Tianshou Ma, Chengdu, China; Kun Ai, Chengdu, China; Haijun Tao, Chengdu, China; Xingyun Xiang, Chengdu, China; Chao Fang, Chengdu, China; and Jiahua Zhang, Chengdu, China, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12662879 B2, initially filed May 21, 2025) for "Mechanical hydraulic torque converter for horizontal well." more
Method and Apparatus for Federated Learning of Artificial Intelligence Model Using Non-Iid Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY, Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664464 B2, initially filed Aug. 31, 2022) developed by three inventors Seok Kyu Kang, Suwon-si, South Korea; Yong Hoon Kang, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Jee Hyong Lee, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for federated learning of artificial intelligence model using non-IID data." more
Method and Artificial Intelligence System for Developing Enhanced Plans Related to Messaging Across Cross-Screen Media Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- CROSS SCREEN MEDIA, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12666101 B2, initially filed Oct. 4, 2024) developed by three inventors Michael Beach, Alexandria, Virginia; Peter Sheridan, Alexandria, Virginia; and Zhuoqi Du, Bellevue, Washington, for "Method and artificial intelligence system for developing enhanced plans related to messaging across cross-screen media platforms." more
Method and Device for Determining Routing Path
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MOXA INC., New Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665835 B2, initially filed Nov. 29, 2023) developed by five inventors Ching-Chih Chuang, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Yuan-Yao Shih, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Chung-Kai Hung, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Ai-Chun Pang, New Taipei City, Taiwan; and Chung-Wei Lin, New Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Method and device for determining routing path." more
Method and System for Client-Side Artificial Intelligence Processing With End-to-End Encryption in Web Browsers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- PARTICULAR LTD, , Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665758 B1, initially filed Dec. 4, 2025) developed by Arnon Shub, Raanana, Israel, for "Method and system for client-side artificial intelligence processing with end-to-end encryption in web browsers." more
Method and System for Data-Driven and Modular Decision Making and Trajectory Generation of an Autonomous Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- GATIK AI INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12662159 B2, initially filed May 3, 2024) developed by six inventors Gautam Narang, Palo Alto, California; Apeksha Kumavat, Palo Alto, California; Arjun Narang, Palo Alto, California; Kinh Tieu, Palo Alto, California; Michael Smart, Palo Alto, California; and Marko Ilievski, Palo Alto, California, for "Method and system for data-driven and modular decision making and trajectory generatio more
Method and System for Using Artificial Intelligence to Onboard a User for an Exercise Plan
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12661554 B2, initially filed Aug. 6, 2021) developed by five inventors Michael Bissonnette, Denver, Colorado; Luis Berga, Austin, Texas; Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada; Philip Powers, Denver, Colorado; and James D. Steidl, Denver, Colorado, for "Method and system for using artificial intelligence to onboard a user for an exercise plan." more
Methods and Systems for Reducing False Positives for Financial Transaction Fraud Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664555 B2, initially filed Feb. 14, 2025) developed by three inventors Fariborz Nadi, Fairfield, California; Jose Qiu Chou, San Leandro, California; and Yuanzheng Du, San Francisco, California, for "Methods and systems for reducing false positives for financial transaction fraud monitoring using artificial intelligence." more
Methods for an AI Accelerator Integrated Circuit Chip With Integrated Cell-Based Fabric Adapter
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- TENSORDYNE, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664413 B2, initially filed Dec. 20, 2024) developed by ten inventors Gary S. Goldman, Los Altos, California; Ramalingam K. Anand, Los Altos Hills, California; Kalyana S. Venkataraman, San Jose, California; Berend Ozceri, Los Gatos, California; Pradeep R. Joginipally, San Jose, California; Chung Y. Lau, Milpitas, California; Jigar K. Savla, San Jose, California; Ashwin Radhakrishnan, Fremo more
Middle East Leads Global Infrastructure Transition as AI, Resilience and Grid Modernization Accelerate, Siemens Report Finds
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Middle East Leads Global Infrastructure Transition as AI, Resilience and Grid Modernization Accelerate, Siemens Report Finds
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* Decarbonization remains the region's top infrastructure priority, with 70% of organizations already setting direct and indirect emissions targets, compared w more
MIT: New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
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A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners inside an industrial HVAC system to check for gas leaks.
The chip allows small autonomous robots and other battery-limited devices to construct detailed 3D maps of their environments in real-time u more
Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) dr more
Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance prici more
Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote a new op-ed in the New York Times laying out their plan to lift the Social Security payroll tax cap to extend the solvency of the program for future generations of hardworking Americans.
"One of us is a Republican from Ohio who built a business that generated more
MSU sociometrics scholar receives national award for methodological research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU sociometrics scholar receives national award for methodological research
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Kenneth Frank, an MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor of Sociometrics, received the Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award from the American Sociological Association. The annual honor recognizes scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the field of sociological methodology.
He is the first scholar from Michigan more
Multi-Agent Artificial Intelligence System With Shared Experience Repository
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- QPIAI INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Bangalore, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664156 B2, initially filed Oct. 29, 2025) developed by three inventors Aswanth Krishnan, Bengaluru, India; Lakshya Priyadarshi, Lucknow, India; and Nagendra Nagaraja, Bangalore, India, for "Multi-agent artificial intelligence system with shared experience repository." more
New Media Artspace Presents Two Student Capstone Exhibitions
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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New Media Artspace Presents Two Student Capstone Exhibitions
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Viewing available at Baruch College Library until September 8 and online
The New Media Artspace at Baruch College presents two exhibitions highlighting student capstone projects from the Spring 2026 semester: Ourchive and Sink or Swim.
Both exhibitions will run until September 8 at the New Media Artspace located in the Newman Library at Baruch College and ar more
New mRNA vaccine platform could expand global vaccine access
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news:
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New mRNA vaccine platform could expand global vaccine access
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Future mRNA vaccines may be even more helpful in preventing infectious diseases, like COVID-19, thanks to a new vaccine platform and preclinical research from Penn. The new platform swaps out lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) with a different kind of nanoparticle formed with molecules called ionizable amphip more
NVIDIA Announces BioNeMo Agent Toolkit -- Tools for Agents to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
SANTA CLARA, California, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces BioNeMo Agent Toolkit -- Tools for Agents to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
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News Summary:
* Industry and research leaders including Dassault Systemes, Databricks, Lilly, Schrodinger, Snowflake, the UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design and dozens others more
Olfactory Scanner
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ILIAS AI CO., LTD, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1131260 S1, initially filed Nov. 8, 2024) developed by Bum Suk Ko, Seoul, South Korea, for "Olfactory scanner." more
Operator Controlled Artificial Intelligence (AI)/machine Language (ML) WTRU Data Collection Exposure Framework
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665825 B2, initially filed Nov. 7, 2024) developed by five inventors Ulises Olvera-Hernandez, Saint-Lazare, Canada; Michael Starsinic, Newtown, Pennsylvania; Oumer Teyeb, Montreal, Canada; Taimoor Abbas, Sainte-Julie, Canada; and Samir Ferdi, Kirkland, Canada, for "Operator controlled artificial intelligence (AI)/machine language (ML) WTRU data collection exposure frame more
Oral Care Implement Handle
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY, New York, New York has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1131029 S1, initially filed Sept. 8, 2025) developed by four inventors Yanmei Ji, Yangzhou, China; Xiangji Ding, YangZhou City, China; Ai Aquanza Sprosta, Maplewood, New Jersey; and Eduardo Jimenez, Brigantine, New Jersey, for "Oral care implement handle." more
Pallone Strikes Bipartisan Deal to Protect Kids Online and Rein in Big Tech
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Strikes Bipartisan Deal to Protect Kids Online and Rein in Big Tech
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WASHINGTON - After months of negotiation, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) struck a bipartisan deal to protect America's kids and teens online and start to rein in abuses by Big Tech this week. The Top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached the deal with Republican Chairman Brett Guthrie ( more
Platform for Co-Culture Imaging to Characterize in Vitro Efficacy of Heterotypic Effector Cellular Therapies in Cancer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12663414 B2, initially filed July 29, 2022) developed by seven inventors Chi-Sing Ho, Redwood City, California; Madhavi Kannan, Bloomington, Illinois; Sonal Khare, Chicago, Illinois; Brian Larsen, Chicago, Illinois; Brandon Mapes, Chicago, Illinois; Ameen Salahudeen, Oak Park, Illinois; and Jagadish Venkataraman, Menlo Park, California, for "Platform for co-culture imaging to characterize in v more
Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 23 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, (June 23, 2026) - Young people today are navigating a media environment unlike any generation before them. Non-stop news, disinformation and AI-generated content make it harder than ever to know what to trust. Educators face growing pr more
Preventing the next egg crisis with smarter avian flu detection
RIVERSIDE, California, June 23 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Preventing the next egg crisis with smarter avian flu detection
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Avian flu wiped out tens of millions of egg-laying chickens in 2025, sending prices soaring. A UC Riverside scientist has been awarded a $1.8 million grant to develop a better tool to track the flu on poultry farms and help prevent future outbreaks.
The grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and P more
Processing Images for Extracting Information About Known Objects
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664782 B2, initially filed Aug. 20, 2021) developed by three inventors Ying Chan, London, United Kingdom; Sina Samangooei, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and John Redford, Cambridge, United Kingdom, for "Processing images for extracting information about known objects." more
Real-Time Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning (AI/ML) Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664462 B2, initially filed Jan. 7, 2022) developed by Michael Krenz, Roscoe, Illinois, and Darin Michael Underwood, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for "Real-time artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (AI/ML) systems." more
Real-Time Contextually Aware Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant System and a Method for Providing a Contextualized Response to a User Using AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- An inventor from Elk Grove, California, Sergiy Vasylyev has been awarded a patent (No. US 12664969 B2, initially filed June 10, 2024) for "Real-time contextually aware artificial intelligence (AI) assistant system and a method for providing a contextualized response to a user using AI." more
REP: When technology becomes a weapon
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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REP: When technology becomes a weapon
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The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to futur more
Research shows AI advertising can deliver relevant content without spying on users' internet behaviors
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Research shows AI advertising can deliver relevant content without spying on users' internet behaviors
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LAWRENCE -The idea that digital advertising depends on tracking users across websites has become a defining feature of the online economy. New research from the University of Kansas has found that artificial intelligence technology can be used to deliver relevant ads without spying on users.
As long a more
Researchers Seek to Catch Money Launderers By Building a Machine That Out-Thinks Them
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Researchers Seek to Catch Money Launderers By Building a Machine That Out-Thinks Them
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Money laundering is, at its core, a magic trick. A drug cartel, a sanctions evader, a human trafficking ring all have the same problem: cash that cannot be spent without attracting attention. The solution is to run that money through enough transactions that by the time more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., Boston, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12661067 B2, initially filed Sept. 21, 2020) developed by William B. Gormley, Boston, Massachusetts, and Brittany Stopa, Boston, Massachusetts, for "Robotic artificial intelligence nasal/oral/rectal enteric tube." more
Ross, Hurd, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross, Hurd, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen AI Security and Vulnerability Reporting
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Washington, D.C. -Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jeff Hurd (CO-3), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The bill would create a voluntary federal rep more
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance partners with SDSU on innovation projects
SAN DIEGO, California, June 23 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance partners with SDSU on innovation projects
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Using artificial intelligence to detect images of African leopards and rattlesnakes and freezing samples of endangered marine organisms far below zero degrees Fahrenheit are just some of the ways that new technologies can help protect biodiversity and threatened ecosystems. San Diego State Univers more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight Key Innovations and Market Drivers Powering the Semiconductor Industry Beyond $1 Trillion
MILPITAS, California, June 23 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight Key Innovations and Market Drivers Powering the Semiconductor Industry Beyond $1 Trillion
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Registration Now Open for SEMI's Flagship Exposition Returning to San Francisco, October 13-15
MILPITAS, CA - June 23, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global more
Sens. Schiff, Curtis Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Curtis Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect children from the risks and harms associated with the use of artificial more
Service Leadership Report Reveals Historic Growth for IT Solution Providers & the Operational Factors Defining This Economic Shift
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Service Leadership Report Reveals Historic Growth for IT Solution Providers & the Operational Factors Defining This Economic Shift
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Service Leadership Inc., a ConnectWise company, has released the findings of its Service Leadership Index 2026 Annual IT Solution Provider Industry Profitability Report. The comprehensive, vendor-neutral report reveals that IT solution pro more
Sharp Unveils New High-Speed Color Office Series Featuring Enhanced Productivity & Performance
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Sharp Unveils New High-Speed Color Office Series Featuring Enhanced Productivity & Performance
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Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has announced the new BP-80C70 and BP-80C80 high-speed color document systems, designed to meet the demands of today's fast-paced departmental environments. Powered by Sharp's latest controller technology, these new mo more
Siemens recognized as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens recognized as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning
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* Industry analyst report recognizes Siemens as a Visionary in the current AI platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning report
* Recently launched Intelligence more
Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets
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Autonomous drones could deliver packages, inspect bridges and skyscrapers, monitor emergencies like wildfires and, eventually, ferry people. But the airspace still lacks the testing and coordination infrastructure needed to prove drones can operate safely around people, buildings, aircraft and each other.
Mehrnaz Sabet, a doctoral stu more
Spectral Analysis and Machine Learning to Detect Offset Well Communication Using High Frequency Acoustic or Vibration Sensing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MOMENTUM AI, LLC, Edmond, Oklahoma has been assigned a patent (No. US 12663555 B2, initially filed July 7, 2023) developed by Jeffrey Neal Rose, Boulder, Colorado, and Jonathan Swanson Rose, Boulder, Colorado, for "Spectral analysis and machine learning to detect offset well communication using high frequency acoustic or vibration sensing." more
SRU business instructor achieves Fulbright U.S. Scholar award
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news:
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SRU business instructor achieves Fulbright U.S. Scholar award
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Joveline Pettus, a Slippery Rock University instructor of business, received the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
As part of the Fulbright international academic exchange program, Pettus will design and teac more
System and Method for Analyzing Spectral Data Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- VIONIX BIOSCIENCES INC., Belmont, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665054 B2, initially filed Sept. 22, 2025) developed by Vivek Wadhwa, Belmont, California, for "System and method for analyzing spectral data using artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Artificial Intelligence Assisted Processing of Legal Research Queries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- Three inventors Joshua James Montgomery, White Plains, New York; Connor Patrick Jennings, Des Moines, Iowa; and Brandon Kiefer, Ankeny, Iowa, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12664181 B2, initially filed Aug. 9, 2024) for "System and method for artificial intelligence assisted processing of legal research queries." more
System and Method to Dynamically Add Nodes to a Container Management System Cluster for AI Workloads
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664032 B2, initially filed June 5, 2023) developed by three inventors Abhishek Malvankar, White Plains, New York; Alaa S. Youssef, Valhalla, New York; and Diana Jeanne Arroyo, Austin, Texas, for "System and method to dynamically add nodes to a container management system cluster for AI workloads." more
System for Dynamic Optimization of Back Pressure on a Fluid Well
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ROAM-AI LLC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been assigned a patent (No. US 12662918 B2, initially filed Nov. 26, 2025) developed by David L. Benham, Okarche, Oklahoma, for "System for dynamic optimization of back pressure on a fluid well." more
System, Method, and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Media Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Product Search Queries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ADOBE INC., San Jos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664576 B2, initially filed June 16, 2023) developed by three inventors Soumya Unnikrishnan, Austin, Texas; Michele Saad, Austin, Texas; and Bingxuan Liang, Kirkland, Washington, for "System, method, and non-transitory computer-readable media using generative artificial intelligence to optimize product search queries." more
Systems and Methods Configured to Generate Object Vestiges Based on Audio Information Conveying Natural Speech
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- SUKI AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664985 B1, initially filed May 29, 2024) developed by five inventors Matt Pallakoff, Mountain View, California; Akshay Kore, Bengaluru, India; Luis Daniel Mosquera, Burlingame, California; Bahador Saket, Foster City, California; and Gaurav Trivedi, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for "Systems and methods configured to generate object vestiges based on audio information conveying natural speec more
Systems and Methods for AI Directed Tiered Post Quantum Protection of Multimodal Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12665747 B2, initially filed Oct. 22, 2025) developed by David Metcalf, Orlando, Florida, for "Systems and methods for AI directed tiered post quantum protection of multimodal data." more
Systems and Methods for AI-based Content Extraction and Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- YAHOO ASSETS LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664220 B2, initially filed Dec. 14, 2023) developed by Aaron Flores, Milpitas, California, for "Systems and methods for AI-based content extraction and generation." more
Systems and Methods for Enabling Conversational Interaction With Data Tables
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- KORE.AI, INC., Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664154 B2, initially filed July 26, 2024) developed by four inventors Rajkumar Koneru, Windermere, Florida; Prasanna Kumar Arikala Gunalan, Hyderabad, India; Pattabhi Rama Rao Dasari, Hyderabad, India; and Shubhangan Das, West Bengal, India, for "Systems and methods for enabling conversational interaction with data tables." more
Systems and Methods for Generating User-Specific Outputs Using Modular AI Agents and Hybrid Data Representation Engines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- GO DADDY OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, Tempe, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664195 B1, initially filed July 22, 2025) developed by eleven inventors Harsh Nilesh Pathak, Bellevue, Washington; Farnaz Tahmasebian, Bellevue, Washington; Manish Kumar Agarwal, Gurugram, India; Jing Xi, Tempe, Arizona; Ramji Chandrasekaran, Kitchener, Canada; Han Wang, Santa Clara, Canada; Chaitanya Chhabra, Gurugram, India; Vincent Yung, Tempe, Arizona; Shivek Marwaha, Gurugra more
Systems and Methods for Processing Electronic Images to Visualize Combinations of Semantic Pathology Features
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664644 B2, initially filed Dec. 7, 2022) developed by three inventors Danielle Gorton, Beacon, New York; Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York; and Patricia Raciti, New York, New York, for "Systems and methods for processing electronic images to visualize combinations of semantic pathology features." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Whole Slide Images Using Machine-Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664731 B2, initially filed April 23, 2024) developed by Samuel Seymour, Portland, Oregon, for "Systems and methods for processing whole slide images using machine-learning." more
thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders
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thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, has announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13-15, 2026, at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry's premier inkjet user events, bringing together Cano more
Train-Time Loss in a System and Method for Calibrating Object Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664771 B2, initially filed Dec. 1, 2023) developed by four inventors Muhammad Akhtar Munir, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Muhammad Haris Khan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Salman Khan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Fahad Shahbaz Khan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "Train-time loss in a system and method for calibratin more
UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit '26
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. -As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience.
Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enr more
UC San Diego Researcher Wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and Overdose
LA JOLLA, California, June 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Researcher Wins $5.6M NIH Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and Overdose
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Key Takeaways
* UC San Diego researcher received a five-year, $5.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Avant-Garde Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
* The project will develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "digital twins" to better understand the more
UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026
MISSOULA, Montana, June 23 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Alumni Association Names 25 Under 25 Honorees for 2026
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From Missoula to Paris and Dublin to San Diego, these young alumni prove that impact doesn't care about age or title. It depends on purpose and on the drive to use what they've learned to serve something larger than themselves.
"We are proud to celebrate this remarkable class of young alumni," said LeAnn Layton, UM's associate vice pre more
Unmanned Aerial System Path Optimization Based on Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- PHOENIX AI LLC, Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12663803 B2, initially filed June 21, 2024) developed by five inventors Vignesh Manohar, Acton, Canada; Craig Kleski, Los Angeles, California; Rajesh Rasalkar, Naperville, Illinois; Riten Gupta, Los Angeles, California; and Raj Sengupta, Bethesda, Maryland, for "Unmanned aerial system path optimization based on machine learning." more
UNT professor Jakob Burnham selected for Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship
DENTON, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT professor Jakob Burnham selected for Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -Jakob Burnham, director of the Lab for Engaged, Applied, and Public Humanities at the University of North Texas, was selected as a 2026 Fellow in the Business-Higher Education Forum Faculty Innovation Fellowship, a competitive national program that equips faculty leaders t more
Using a Visual Language Model and a Generative Artificial Intelligence Model to Evaluate and Correct an Image of a Collection of Items
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MAPLEBEAR INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664706 B2, initially filed Aug. 28, 2024) developed by six inventors Prithvishankar Srinivasan, Seattle, Washington; Orrin Naylor, Mohave County, Arizona; Jatin Jain, Issaquah, Washington; Shishir Kumar Prasad, Fremont, California; Katherine Tsen, New York, New York; and Riddhima Sejpal, Dublin, California, for "Using a visual language model and a generative artificial intelligence mo more
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Images of Product Based on User Input
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- ARCADE STUDIO, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664573 B2, initially filed May 23, 2025) developed by five inventors Andrew Carr, Springville, Utah; Hakan Gunturkun, Palo Alto, California; Sida Li, San Francisco, California; Mariam Naficy, San Francisco, California; and Will Zhuk, San Francisco, California, for "Using artificial intelligence to generate images of product based on user input." more
Using Hierarchical Models and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Improve Recognition of Graphical Objects
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- MICRO FOCUS LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664079 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2023) developed by three inventors Gaoyang Zhou, Shanghai, China; Jun Zhao, Shanghai, China; and ChengZhe Xu, Shanghai, China, for "Using hierarchical models and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve recognition of graphical objects." more
Verint Advances Agentic Outcome Orchestration With Enhanced Intelligence Across Conversations, Processes and Desktop Activity
MELVILLE, New York, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint Advances Agentic Outcome Orchestration With Enhanced Intelligence Across Conversations, Processes and Desktop Activity
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ENGAGE 2026, LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2026 -
Today at Engage 2026, Verint (r) unveiled three expanded capabilities bringing agentic more
Verint Expands Platform With Agent Factory to Orchestrate Human and AI Agent Workforces
MELVILLE, New York, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint Expands Platform With Agent Factory to Orchestrate Human and AI Agent Workforces
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ENGAGE 2026, LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2026 -
Verint (r) announced enhanced capabilities at Engage 2026 helping organizations scale CX Automation: Verint Agent Factory. Th more
Virginia Tech: Architects of Modern Computational Neuroscience Measure the Future of the Field
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Architects of modern computational neuroscience measure the future of the field
Read Montague joins global leaders in brain science at two major European symposia describing the next steps for computational neuroscience.
By John Pastor
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC neuroscientist Read Montague is heading to Braitenberg 100 at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, joining the re more
Virginia Tech: Graduate Students Upgrade EMT Training Program for Alexandria Fire Department
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Graduate students upgrade EMT training program for Alexandria Fire Department
By Franki Fitterer
Casey Munk '25, M.Eng '26 earned her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, a discipline that challenges students to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and emerging technology. Rather than heading directly into the workforce, Munk chose to further expand her expertise with an accelerated Master of En more
Vispero Responds to DOJ on Extension of Digital Accessibility Compliance Dates
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Vispero, a technology company based in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in assistive technology for individuals who are blind or have low vision, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Interim Final Rule extending compliance dates for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The rule addresses nondiscrimination on the basis of disability through the accessibility of web information and services provided by state and local more
Voice Dialogue Processing Method and Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- AI SPEECH CO., LTD., Suzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12664973 B2, initially filed Dec. 9, 2019) developed by four inventors Xin Dong, Suzhou, China; Zhongyuan Dai, Suzhou, China; Min Chu, Suzhou, China; and Han Gu, Suzhou, China, for "Voice dialogue processing method and apparatus." more
Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security
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Warren and Moreno: "[T]he two of us are working together on legislation to remove the cap on Social Security taxes and extend the solvency of our retirement system."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) published a joint op-ed in the New York Times calling on Cong more
Westinghouse Announces Department of Energy Partnership to Jumpstart Large-Scale Nuclear Supply Chain
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
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Westinghouse Announces Department of Energy Partnership to Jumpstart Large-Scale Nuclear Supply Chain
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Washington, D.C., June 23, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company announced today its intention to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) on the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans. The program will enable inves more
75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - As drone attacks continue to shape modern conflict from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, the Army Reserve is moving urgently to ensure its formations can detect, assess, and defeat unmanned threats as quickly as possible.
More than 12,000 Army Reserve more
AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in prion proteins
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news:
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AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in prion proteins
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New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, mis-folded protein in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases. Prion and prion-like proteins may hide short peptides, named "prionins," that can kill bacteria, suggesting proteins bes more
Bayer and Iambic collaborate to advance drug discovery with AI
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, June 22 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news:
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Bayer and Iambic collaborate to advance drug discovery with AI
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* Collaboration will strengthen Bayer's research and development portfolio by harnessing AI to more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of June 22, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 24, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs."
On Thursday, June 25, the Subcommittee on Fores more
DelBene, Patients, Providers Raise Alarm About Medicare AI Denial Experiment
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene, Patients, Providers Raise Alarm About Medicare AI Denial Experiment
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted health care providers and Medicare patients at UW Medical Center to raise growing concerns about the Trump administration's Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) program, which pays private companies to use AI to delay and deny care to Washington seniors more
ITI Reacts to Trump Administration's Quantum Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Reacts to Trump Administration's Quantum Executive Orders
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI welcomed President Trump's new Executive Order s, Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation and Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks. Quantum technologie s are critical to the next frontier of technology an more
Overview Effect and Sense of Place
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Overview Effect and Sense of Place
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New peer-reviewed article explores how sense of place and perspective may support student engagement and understanding
University of Phoenix College of General Studies announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies ; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full- more
UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 22 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million Award to Advance Cognitive Security Research
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Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Maulden-Entergy Chair and Donaghey Distinguished Professor of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a $5 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to advance innovative approaches for protecting communities from online influence more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
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Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Table 2. Building M more
Funding for Public Elementary & Secondary Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12519) by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Joe Angert.
Here are excerpts:
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Funding for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Congress provides annual appropriations and periodically provides supplemental appropriations for public elementary and secondary schools through many agencies and programs. Of these funds, the largest tranche more
Iran - Congressional Reporting Requirements Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48282) on June 16, 2026, entitled "Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements
Congress has mandated that the executive branch provide it with significant amounts of information related to Iran via singular and recurring reporting requirements. Iran-related issues more
Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement - INARA & U.S. Sanctions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13247) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas and legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement: INARA and U.S. Sanctions
In June 2026, after months of diplomatic engagement, President Trump announced that a "Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete." No mutually agreed upon text of an agreement has been publicly released more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power: The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress" by legislative attorneys Benjamin M. Barczewski and Todd Garvey:
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SUMMARY
The scope of the President's removal power has been a subject of much interest during the 119th Congress as President Donald Trump has dismissed several officials from independent regulatory commissions. These offi more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Early American History, Removal, and the Separation of Powers
Due in part to the Constitution's silence on the removal of officers other than through impeachment, history and early understandings of the separation of powers have long played a central rol more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Publius's Views on Removal: The Federalist Papers
Several statements made in the Federalist Papers appear to support the proposition that the Constitution either left the regulation of the tenure of executive officials to congressional regulation or requi more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations: Overview and Issues for Congress" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and Panama generally have maintained close relations since Panama's independence in 1903. Close bilateral ties are largely rooted in the extensive linkages developed between the two countries when the United St more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview and Issues for Congress:"
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Cooperation on Drug Trafficking and Other Security Concerns
The United States and Panama have long-standing security ties, stemming in part from the joint responsibility to safeguard the Panama Canal (see "Canal-Related U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation.") Since th more
Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs - CFI & NEVI Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE more
Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48992) entitled "Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment: Selected Issues" by telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Broadband is a powerful communications technology that supports many applications. Closing the gap between people who have access to broadband and those who do not - the digital divide - has been a long-standing congressiona more
Rescheduling Medical Marijuana - Implications for Criminal & Collateral Consequences Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12715) by Lisa N. Sacco, illicit drugs and crime policy specialist:
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Rescheduling Medical Marijuana: Implications for Criminal and Collateral Consequences
In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) classified marijuana and its derivatives as Schedule I controlled substances. Since then, this classification largely remained unchanged unless certain products or derivatives more
Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40858) entitled "Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills" by senior research librarian Justin Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report provides an alphabetical listing of federal agencies and programs, and it is an aid to identify the major sources of their appropriated funding. A listing of House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees is provided.
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Conten more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts: Overview and Policy Considerations" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Trump Accounts are a new form of traditional individual retirement account (IRA) that the 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created for the benefit of children. Savers will be able to contribute to Trump Accounts starting on July 4, 2026.
Tra more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts - Overview and Policy Considerations:"
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Benefits of Trump Accounts and Comparison with Other Types of Accounts
Trump Accounts do not allow individuals to deduct contributions made to the accounts of children from the individuals' taxable incomes, nor do they exempt withdrawals from taxation. The tax benefit of a Trump Account more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
10 Scientists Urge EPA to Revise Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation Citing Underestimated Health Risks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 10 scientists, academics and clinicians submitted a public comment letter challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's draft risk evaluation for phthalic anhydride. The letter, addressing the EPA's methodologies and conclusions, asserts that the agency's assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act fails to employ the best available science and underestimates significant health risks posed by the chemical, particularly to workers and susceptib more
323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026.
The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro more
6 Environmental Groups Oppose Polar Bear Take Authorization for Seismic Exploration
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of six environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agency to deny a proposed incidental take regulation for polar bears related to seismic exploration activities. The groups contend that the proposal underestimates the potentially lethal and serious injuries to adult and cub polar bears of the Southern Beaufort Sea population.
They argue that the U.S. Department of t more
8 Academics Warn Federal Regulators Against Weakening Capital Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of eight economists and legal scholars from several U.S. universities has raised objections to proposed rule changes by the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter urges the federal agencies to reconsider proposals that would lower capital requirements for the largest U.S. banking organizations.
The coalition contends that these three notices of proposed rulemaking, issued in March 2026, would substantia more
9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Weakening Coal Ash Leachate Pollution Controls
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing EPA's proposed regulation to alter Effluent Limitations Guidelines for unmanaged combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating point sources. The states assert that the proposal undermines the Clean Water Act and would weaken protections for their waterways by shifting the responsibility to individual state regulators and permitting author more
911 Health Watch Supports CDC Data Collection to Study 9/11 Youth Health Impact
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- 911 Health Watch Inc., Albany, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget supporting the proposed data collection by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The organization advocates for health care and compensation for individuals affected by toxins released at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The letter underscores the importance of establis more
AASA Urges DOJ to Reconsider Web Content Accessibility Implementation for School Districts
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing 10,000 school district leaders nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the implementation of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA standards. AASA acknowledges the value of a one-year delay in compliance but urges further reconsideration of the rules to better align with the burden and realities faced by school districts.
AASA em more
Aerospace Industries Association Seeks Clarifications on Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation by EPA
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Aerospace Industries Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing concerns about the draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Representing approximately 340 major aerospace and defense manufacturers and suppliers, AIA highlighted the importance of phthalic anhydride as a precursor chemical in adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings used extensively in aerospace and defe more
Alaska Oil & Gas Association Submits Comments to Fish & Wildlife Service Opposing Polar Bear Predictive Models
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Alaska Oil and Gas Association, Anchorage, submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's proposed incidental take regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act affecting seismic exploration in the Southern Beaufort Sea region. These comments raise concerns about the Service's reliance on predictive models and the procedural aspects of the regulatory process.
AOGA's opposition centers primarily on more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Highlights Safety and Regulatory Concerns in EPA Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Representing a broad automotive sector including manufacturers, suppliers, and technology developers, the alliance emphasized specific concerns regarding exposure assessments, protective measures, and regulatory clarity for replacement parts in the more
Ally Financial Calls on Federal Regulators to Lower Risk Weights for Consumer Auto Lending
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Ally Financial, Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the agencies' proposed revisions to the regulatory capital framework under the standardized approach for risk-weighted assets. Ally supports the agencies' goals to modernize and streamline capital requirements while aligning regulatory capital with risk.
In the letter, Ally emphasizes that th more
America's Power Urges EPA to Adopt Case-Specific Standards for Regulating Unmanaged Coal Residual Leachate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- America's Power, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the regulation of unmanaged coal residual leachate under the Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines. The organization expressed support for option one in the proposed rule, advocating for permitting authorities to establish plant-specific effluent limitations using a best professional judgment approach more
American Booksellers Association Challenges OCC Rule on Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Booksellers Association, White Plains, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule and order that seek to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The ABA, representing over 3,200 independent bookstores, criticizes the rule for enabling banks to continue charging interchange fees on sales tax revenues, which the association argues merchants do not keep.
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American Chemistry Council Challenges EPA's Phthalic Anhydride Draft Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Chemistry Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The letter provides extensive feedback on the draft evaluation's assessment of hazards, exposures, and risks associated with phthalic anhydride, focusing on human health and environmental concerns as well as occupational and consumer exposure assessments.
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American Coatings Association Challenges EPA's Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Coatings Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing concerns about the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride. The letter details the ACA's objections to EPA's methodology and data sources, stressing the need for corrections to ensure realistic assessments.
The ACA emphasized that phthalic anhydride, a chemical used primarily in resin manufacture, is fully consumed in reactions forming al more
American College of Physicians Urges Withdrawal of Proposed OMB Federal Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the proposed revisions to the federal grants and cooperative agreements regulations. The organization, representing 163,000 internal medicine physicians, subspecialists, and medical students, highlighted the risk of politicizing grant decisions under the new rules.
The letter also addressed specific provisions more
American Express Urges Refinements to Federal Reserve Capital Proposals to Reflect Business Model Risks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- American Express Co., headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System addressing the federal banking agencies' Regulatory Capital Rule proposals. The proposals under review include the expanded risk-based approach capital framework applicable to Category I and II banking organizations and those with significant trading activity, along with related revisions to the standardized risk-based capital framework more
American Financial Services Association Raises Concerns Over Regulatory Capital Rule Impact on Vehicle Finance Market
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Financial Services Association submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the proposed regulatory capital rule. AFSA highlighted consequences for competition and consumer credit availability stemming from changes to the definition of commitments within the proposed rule.
AFSA's concerns center on the redefinition of commitments as contractual arrangements under which more
American University Law Professor Allen Urges Federal Regulators to Strengthen Bank Capital Requirements Amid Financial Stability Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Hilary J. Allen, a law professor at American University College of Law, has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. In her letter, Allen warns against proposed rulemakings that would lower the capital banks are required to hold for their investments, arguing that such reductions heighten risks to financial stability.
Allen emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong capital buffers, more
Amnesty International Puerto Rico Opposes HUD Proposal Limiting Housing Access for LGBTQI+ Individuals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Amnesty International Puerto Rico, San Juan, addressed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with a public comment letter opposing the proposed rule which seeks to revise equal access provisions in federally funded housing programs. The organization warns that the proposed changes could significantly weaken protections that currently ensure housing access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other gender-diverse individuals.
Accordi more
Annie E. Casey Foundation Urges Treasury Department to Enhance Fostering the Future Accounts Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed rulemaking on Fostering the Future Accounts under Section 530A. The foundation, drawing on over two decades of experience with its opportunity passport program supporting youth in foster care, recommended several measures to optimize the implementation and impact of these accounts.
The foundation advised establishing a 30-day more
Appraisal Institute Urges OMB to Maintain Independent Appraisal Standards for Donated Real Property Valuations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Appraisal Institute, Chicago Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions which governs federal financial assistance programs. The organization, representing nearly 13,000 professional real estate appraisers, emphasized the role of independent appraisals in establishing fair market value for donated real property used to satisfy grant matching requirements.
The institute outlined concerns that reliance more
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Urges EPA to Strengthen Protections for Drinking Water in Steam Electric Power Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines for steam electric power generating facilities. AMWA represents the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the U.S., serving over 160 million people collectively.
The association stresses the need to ensure that regulatory changes designed to enhance energy reliability an more
Associations Urge Federal Banking Regulators to Recognize Modular Netting and Bankruptcy-Remote Securities Pledge Structures in Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Capital Market Association and the International Securities Lending Association, London, England submitted a joint public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses proposed revisions to the regulatory capital rules under the Basel III Endgame framework, including rules relating to regulatory capital, standardized approaches more
Bankers Association for Finance and Trade Urges Adjustments to Proposed Basel III Capital Rules to Support U.S. Trade Finance
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the joint proposals by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve to reform regulatory capital rules affecting U.S.-based banks. BAFT outlined concerns that the proposed regulatory capital reforms, while supporting improved risk sensitivity and c more
BayCoast Bank Urges Adjustments to Federal Regulatory Capital Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- BayCoast Bank of Swansea, Massachusetts, expressed support for the objectives behind the Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulatory Capital Rules issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. In a public comment letter to these U.S. federal agencies, BayCoast emphasized the need for a capital framework that balances risk sensitivity with community banking realities.
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BlackRock Proposes Revisions to U.S. Bank Regulatory Capital Rules for Enhanced Risk Sensitivity
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- BlackRock Inc., an asset management firm headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve addressing proposed regulatory capital rule modifications for U.S. banking organizations. The proposed rules aim to implement final components of the Basel III capital standards by revising capital requirements for Category I and II bank more
Blarney Castle Oil Co. Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Fee Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Blarney Castle Oil Co., Ann Arbor, Michigan, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company argues the OCC's actions worsen the problem of excessive swipe fees that businesses face from Visa and Mastercard, which lack true market competition.
Blarney Castl more
Brierly Research Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Focus on Contract Resolvability in Prediction Market Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Brierly Research has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding its proposed rule on prediction markets and public interest determinations. The company emphasized the importance of resolvability of contracts-how clearly and definitively the terms of a contract can be settled-as the key factor in assessing public interest for listed event contracts.
Brierly Research, which publishes settlement-risk assessments of live Kalshi and more
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Supports CDC's Quitline Data Collection Initiative
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids expressed support for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's proposal to reinstate the National Quitline Data Warehouse. The public comment letter emphasized the importance of collecting state-specific data on telephone quitline services to evaluate and enhance tobacco cessation efforts.
The organization highlighted that quitlines provide accessible, evidence-based support including more
CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest more
Center for Biological Diversity Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to List Jamaican Kite Swallowtail as Endangered
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal addresses the dramatic decline of the species in its native Jamaica, primarily due to habitat loss and illegal trade pressures.
The Jamaican kite swallowtail is endemic to Jamaica and current more
Center for Taxpayer Rights Raises Concerns Over Treasury Department Computer Matching Program
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Center for Taxpayer Rights has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns about a computer matching program proposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter critiques the program's notice for failing to meet legal requirements and highlights potential violations of taxpayer privacy protections under federal law.
The program, as described in the Treasury's Privacy Act Matching Program Notice, aims to match data from several Treasury components, in more
CFA Institute Systemic Risk Council Warns Federal Regulators Against Reducing Bank Capital Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The CFA Institute Systemic Risk Council, Charlottesville, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed rulemakings on regulatory capital requirements for U.S. banking organizations. The council expressed strong concerns that the proposals would reduce overall capital requirements across a range of banks, including the largest global systemically important bank hol more
Chainalysis Urges FinCEN to Adopt Strict Data Standards for Stablecoin Compliance
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Chainalysis Inc., New York, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the joint notice of proposed rulemaking addressing anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers. The letter emphasized the role of continuous, automated blockchain analytics and the necessity for high-quality, reliable data standards as foundation more
Citigroup Urges Federal Regulators to Address Capital Requirement Overlap, Definition Changes in Proposed Banking Rule
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Citigroup Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the joint proposal to revise the regulatory capital rule for U.S. banking organizations. The comment letter outlines Citi's support for the agencies' efforts to simplify and align the capital framework with international standards, while raising concerns about specific aspects of the proposal that could lead to ov more
Committee on Capital Markets Regulation Supports Federal Reserve's Basel III Capital Rule Changes With Recommendations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, a research organization headquartered in New York, has expressed support for the proposed revisions to U.S. bank regulatory capital rules issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. These proposals, collectively addressing the Basel III finalization reforms, aim to enhance risk sensitivity and capital adequacy for U.S. banking organizations. The comment letter also addressed related proposals from the Federal more
Community Home Lenders Calls on OCC to Ease Capital Treatment of Mortgage Warehouse Lending
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Community Home Lenders of America submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning proposed changes to bank capital standards and risk weights for mortgage-related assets. CHLA represents non-bank mortgage lender/servicers and expressed support for the proposed reductions in risk weights on whole residential mortgage loans and mortgage servicing rights held by banks.
The organization believes this would strengthen banks' c more
Community Plus Federal Credit Union Backs National Credit Union Administration Rule on Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Community Plus Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rantoul, Illinois, has expressed support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule which confirms the authority of federal credit unions to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees. The credit union submitted a public comment letter urging the NCUA to finalize the IFR without changes, emphasizing the rule's importance to their members and operations.
The credit union explained that i more
Conference of State Bank Supervisors Challenges OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law Citing Legal, Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. CSBS expressed concerns about both the legal rationale employed by the OCC and the operational and compliance burdens the IFPA imposes on banks, urging the OCC to revise its preemption analysis in line w more
Conference of State Bank Supervisors Urges Expanded Community Bank Leverage Ratio and Other Enhancements to Federal Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' proposals to revise regulatory capital rules under the notice of proposed rulemakings entitled Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital and Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets; Regulatory Capital Rule: Category more
Council of Federal Home Loan Banks Urges Federal Regulators to Revise Capital Rules to Support Housing Finance
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses proposed regulatory changes under the agencies' efforts to align U.S. capital requirements for banks with international Basel Committee standards, while emphasizing the implications for the FHLBank System's statutory mission to provide liquidity for housing finance and community developmen more
Cross-Cutting Issues Group Supports EPA's Preferred Approach on Effluent Guidelines for Combustion Residuals Leachate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group has submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines for unmanaged combustion residuals leachate. The proposal pertains to modifications of technology-based limits as initially codified in EPA's 2024 ELG Rule for steam electric power generating facilities.
The CCIG expressed general support for the EPA's preferred regulatory approach, termed Opt more
Dairyland Power Cooperative Seeks Flexible Compliance for Combustion Residual Leachate Standards
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Dairyland Power Cooperative, La Crosse, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the effluent limitations guidelines and standards governing combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating facilities.
Dairyland, which supplies wholesale electric power to approximately 800,000 consumers across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois through its network of cooperatives and munic more
DALS Credit Solutions Challenges SBA 8(a) Program Reforms Over Entity-Owned Firm Exclusion
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- DALS Credit Solutions Co., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration concerning the agency's proposed reforms to the 8(a) Business Development Program. The letter challenges the SBA's approach to excluding entity-owned 8(a) firms from the reform measures that primarily target individually owned firms. It calls on the agency to justify this exclusion amid concerns about award concentration and fair competiti more
Defend Them All Foundation, Center for Biological Diversity Challenge NMFS Decision on Tope Shark Population Listings
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Defend Them All Foundation, Portland, Oregon, and the Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding its 12-month findings and proposed rule on listing the Tope Shark (Galeorhinus galeus) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The letter expressed support for the agency's proposal to list more
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Citing Harm to Disabled and Gender-Diverse Populations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Berkeley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The national cross-disability law and policy center argues that the rule would adversely affect disabled people, particularly disabled transgender individuals, gender-based violence survivors, and unhoused populations, who a more
DTE Electric Supports EPA's Preferred Approach to Effluent Limitations for Steam Electric Power Plants
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- DTE Electric, Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing its position on the agency's proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category. The comments focus on the EPA's May 2026 proposal reconsidering the 2024 supplemental ELGs, particularly regarding the regulation of unmanaged combustion residual leachate discharges.
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Dutch Oil Co. Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Dutch Oil Co., Columbus, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The oil and convenience store operator, which runs over 100 stores in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, voiced concerns over the impact of swipe fee more
East Kentucky Power Cooperative Urges EPA to Revise Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Generating Point Source Category.
EKPC emphasized that the Proposal correctly acknowledges the variable and site-specific nature of unmanaged CRL, supporting the agency's approach to regulating certain types of unmanaged CRL t more
Edison Electric Institute Urges EPA to Clarify, Revise Combustion Residual Leachate Rules for Power Industry
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Edison Electric Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging to finalize proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for steam electric power generating facilities, focusing on unmanaged combustion residual leachate regulations.
EEI, representing all investor-owned electric companies in the United States that serve more than 250 million customers, submitted the commentary emphasizing the imp more
Electronic Payments Coalition Urges OCC to Finalize Interim Rules on Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition has expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising regulations on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The coalition, which represents credit unions, community banks, and payment card networks, highlighted the importance of maintaining uniform federal standard more
Emory University Emergency Medicine Professor Heron Raises Concerns Over Proposed Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance Impacting Medical Research
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sheryl L. Heron, professor of emergency medicine and associate dean at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging changes to the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" to protect scientific research, preserve independent peer review, and provide clearer compliance guidance.
The comment highlights that while compli more
EnerGeo Alliance Critiques Fish & Wildlife Service Polar Bear Take Rule
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- EnerGeo Alliance, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding its proposed incidental take regulations for polar bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea. EnerGeo's communication expressed concerns that the model utilized in the proposed rule depends on a chain of conservative assumptions about exposure, behavioral disturbance, and biological consequences that have not been sufficiently verified aga more
Environmental Defense Fund Raises Concerns Over EPA's Risk Evaluation of Phthalic Anhydride
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. EDF argues that the EPA's assessment contains critical shortcomings that result in an underestimation of health risks to workers, consumers, fenceline communities, and the general population.
The EDF letter highlights multiple issues with the more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Retain Mercury, Arsenic Limits for Coal Ash Discharges
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Environmental Protection Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category, specifically addressing unmanaged combustion residual leachate from coal-fired power plants. EPN criticizes the EPA's proposal to roll back mercury and arsenic discharge limits for unmanaged CRL, asserting that th more
EZ Stop Food Marts Calls on OCC to Withdraw Rule on Swipe Fees, Illinois Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- EZ Stop Food Marts, Maryville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company urges the OCC to withdraw both.
The letter details how excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard, which are not more
Family Fare Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Non-Interest Charges and Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Family Fare Convenience Stores, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights that excessive credit card processing fees imposed by Visa and MasterCard disproportionately more
FCS Foundation Advocates for FDA Reform to Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Approvals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The FCS Foundation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging reforms to the agency's drug approval framework for rare diseases, specifically Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. The foundation emphasized that current regulatory processes impede drug development for this ultra-rare lipid disorder and supported the Haystack Project citizen petition calling for modernization of clinic more
Fenway Health Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove Gender Identity Protections From Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would remove "gender" and "gender identity" from the Equal Access Rule and replace those terms with "sex." The organization expressed concern that this change would force nonprofits serving unhoused individuals and victims of intimate partner violence to verify clients' sex at birth and refuse housing based on gender more
First Mutual Holding Co. Urges Adjustments to Proposed Regulatory Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- First Mutual Holding Co., based in Lakewood, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed revisions to regulatory capital rules. The mutual holding company, with $3.2 billion in assets, emphasized the impact of capital requirements on its ability to originate loans and support communities.
The company supports the agencies more
Footloose Montana Challenges Fish & Wildlife Service on Expansion of Hunting, Fishing on National Refuges
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Footloose Montana, Missoula, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service expressing opposition to a proposal that would increase hunting and fishing access. The agency's proposal aims to open or expand these activities at 111 federal sites, including 107 National Wildlife Refuges and four National Fish Hatcheries, potentially adding more than 1,450 new hunting, fishing, and possibly trapping opportunities.
Footloo more
Fragrance Creators Association Supports EPA's No Unreasonable Risk Finding for Galaxolide
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Fragrance Creators Association, Arlington, Virginia, has expressed strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency's draft risk evaluation on a commonly used fragrance ingredient known as Galaxolide. FCA endorsed the agency's conclusion that Galaxolide does not present an unreasonable risk of harm to human health or the environment under the conditions of use evaluated pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The association highlighted the importance of f more
Friends of Animals Opposes Fish & Wildlife Service's Proposed Incidental Take Rule for Southern Beaufort Sea Polar Bears
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Friends of Animals, Greenwood Village, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the agency's proposed incidental take regulations regarding Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears. The proposed rule would authorize seismic exploration activities, including aerial surveys and archaeological work, over a five-year period and allow incidental take-including harassment and potential injury or mortality-of p more
GMO/Toxin Free USA Urges USDA to Retain, Strengthen Regulation of Genetically Engineered Organisms
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- GMO/Toxin Free USA, New Fairfield, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the agency's request for information on genetically engineered organisms and the potential regulatory shift. The organization argues that GE organisms present materially different and novel plant pest risks compared to conventionally developed organisms, and therefore USDA should reject shifting oversight to Part 330, retain a distinct regu more
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- God's Asset Realty Inc., a management consulting firm based in Spring, Texas, issued a public comment letter to the Small Business Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to reform the 8(a) Business Development Program. The rule seeks to remove the program's rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for individually owned firms, substituting a narrative-based demonstration with a complex evidentiary standard requiring official documentation of discriminatio more
Heartland Water Technology Urges EPA to Adopt Flexible Approach for Managing Power Plant Combustion Residual Leachate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Heartland Water Technology, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category, focusing on unmanaged combustion residual leachate. Heartland supports the agency's preferred regulatory approach, identified as Option 1, which advocates site-specific flexibility in managing CRL chal more
Housing Policy Council Urges Refinements in Regulatory Capital Rules to Enhance Mortgage Market Stability
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Housing Policy Council, representing leading national mortgage lenders, insurers, and technology firms, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses two regulatory proposals jointly issued by these agencies to revise and modernize capital requirements for banking organizations, particularly concerning residential mortgage more
Hub Convenience Stores Opposes OCC Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Hub Convenience Stores, Dickinson, North Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency criticizing the interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights its concerns about excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard that are not subject to typical market competiti more
Inclined Technologies Calls on Federal Regulators to Revise Risk Weights for Life Insurance Cash Value-Backed Lending
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Inclined Technologies, Sausalito, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' proposed revisions to the standardized approach for credit risk under the regulatory capital rules framework, focusing specifically on the treatment of loans secured by the cash surrender value of life insurance policies.
Inclined Technologies expressed concern th more
Ind. Environmental Management Commissioner Woods Supports EPA's Proposed Revisions on Steam Electric Power Effluent Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Clint Woods, commissioner of Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indianapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category, specifically addressing unmanaged combustion residual leachate.
The proposed amendments focus on updating technology-based effluent limitations g more
Independent Community Bankers Urges Federal Banking Agencies Tailored Capital Reforms to Support Community Banks and Curb Systemic Risk
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve addressing proposals to revise regulatory capital rules. The letter highlights the need for more balanced reforms that recognize the unique role and risk profiles of community banks while ensuring that large banking organizations maintain adequate capital safeguards.
Th more
Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act more
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Calls for Overhaul of USDA Regulations on Genetically Engineered Plants and Microbes
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a nonpartisan research and educational institute, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging modernization of the agency's regulatory framework for genetically engineered plants and microorganisms. The letter addresses the agency's request for information on modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act and criticizes the current regulations codified at 7 CFR part 340 as more
Institute of International Bankers Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Refine Proposed Capital Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Institute of International Bankers, headquartered in New York, has provided a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding their proposed revisions to risk-based capital requirements for banking organizations. The letter offers detailed feedback aimed at improving the proposed regulatory capital rules and ensuring the continued inte more
Integral Consulting Highlights Concerns Over EPA Draft Risk Evaluation for Phthalic Anhydride
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Integral Consulting Inc., Boulder, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The letter critically assesses the EPA's occupational inhalation exposure assessment, derivation of occupational exposure values, and dermal exposure evaluations in the draft risk evaluation, emphasizing that some methodological approaches and ass more
International Cancer Advocacy Network Advocates for Improved FDA Drug Approval Processes for Rare and Ultra-Rare Cancers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Cancer Advocacy Network, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging reforms to the agency's drug approval framework specifically for rare and ultra-rare diseases. The nonprofit organization, which supports late-stage cancer patients-many facing biomarker-driven cancers that affect only small populations-highlighted barriers within the current FDA processes more
International Center for Law & Economics Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Center for Law and Economics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing actions on interchange fee regulations. These actions include an interim final rule clarifying federal banks' authority to charge noninterest fees such as interchange fees on credit and debit card transactions, and an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act which more
Investment Company Institute Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Adjust Capital Rule to Protect Regulated Funds and Market Liquidity
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Investment Company Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding their joint notice of proposed rulemaking to amend regulatory capital requirements for certain banking organizations. The proposal follows prior 2023 efforts to update the Basel III capital framework under the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's 2017 re more
KeyBank Urges U.S. Federal Banking Agencies to Lower Risk Weight for Affordable Housing Investments
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- KeyBank, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve concerning the proposed revisions to regulatory capital rules related to risk-weighted assets. Representing their extensive experience in financing affordable housing, KeyBank advocates for lowering the risk weight applied to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit invest more
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Keystone-Conemaugh Projects LLC, Blairsville, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category.
In the letter, Keystone-Conemaugh outlined its intention to comply with Pennsylvania's Voluntary Incentives Program limits on flue gas desulfurization wastewater by the end of 2028 and to cease coa more
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe Calls for Tailored IRS Guidance on Gaming Reporting, Loss Limits
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe, Eagle Pass, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rulemaking on amended information reporting thresholds and wagering loss limitations. The correspondence focuses on challenges Tribal gaming operations face under the revised regulations stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The Tribe supports raising the general reporting threshold for slot machine more
KNC Holdings Opposes OCC Interim Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Fee Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- KNC Holdings, Albany, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company, operating convenience stores, gas stations, food services, and car wash locations, highlighted the impact of rising credit card fee more
Kwik Trip Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Kwik Trip Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company criticized the OCC's actions as harmful to merchants and consumers, urging the agency to withdraw the rule and order.
The convenience stor more
Lipodystrophy United Advocates for FDA to Modernize Rare Disease Drug Approval Framework
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Lipodystrophy United, Los Lunas, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration supporting the Haystack Project citizen petition. The organization underscored the need for the FDA to adopt innovative regulatory approaches tailored to the unique challenges posed by lipodystrophy, a group of rare and ultra-rare diseases marked by abnormal fat distribution and serious metabolic complications.
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Lower Colorado River Authority Responds to EPA's Proposed Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category: Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate." The proposal seeks to address regulatory requirements for unmanaged combustion residual leachate associated with steam electric power plants.
The Lower Col more
Mackinac Center for Public Policy Criticizes Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act in Letter to OCC
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Midland, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing concerns over the interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The center argues that the IFPA's provisions pose legal and operational challenges that undermine established federal bankin more
Mastercard Supports OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law and Clarifies National Bank Fee Authority
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency endorsing the agency's interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the related interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter expresses support for the OCC's determination that Illinois' state-specific restrictions interfere with the lawful more
Minn. Service Station Association Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rules and Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association, Little Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency criticizing the agency's interim final rule and order on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The association, representing nearly 250 retail members in the state, opposes the OCC's move to allow nationally set swipe fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, which it asserts more
Mortgage Bankers Association Urges Revisions to Federal Banking Agencies Capital Rule Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed revisions to the regulatory capital framework for banking organizations. These proposals include updates to risk-based capital requirements for Category I and II banks as well as modifications to the standardized approach for credit risk.
The Mortg more
N.Y. Association of Convenience Stores Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rule and Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The New York Association of Convenience Stores, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and its interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Representing 7,500 convenience stores and 127,000 employees in New York State, the organization urges the OCC to wit more
National Association of College Stores Opposes OCC Rules on Bank Fees and Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. NACS submitted a public comment letter urging the OCC to withdraw these measures, citing concerns over rising swipe fees and their impact on college store more
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Offers Suggestions to Improve Federal Loan Repayment Form
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education on revisions to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Repayment Plan Selection Form. The association, representing over 3,000 member institutions and more than 29,000 financial aid professionals nationwide, supports the department's efforts to update the form in line with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The association welcom more
National Council of State Housing Agencies Urge Federal Regulators to Adjust Capital Rules to Support Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Council of State Housing Agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses proposed changes to regulatory capital standards under Basel III and advocates for adjustments to promote liquidity in the affordable housing market.
The housing council commended the agencies' efforts to modify capital standards in ways that would encourage banks to increase more
National Federation of Independent Business Supports Clearer Joint Employer Standard in Comments to Labor Department
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Federation of Independent Business has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing the agency's proposed rulemaking on joint employer status under various federal labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. NFIB expressed support for the department's effort to establish a single nationwide standard that aims to reduce legal uncert more
Nouria Energy Corp. Opposes OCC National Bank Fee Rules and Illinois Fee Preemption Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nouria Energy Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. In its public comment letter, Nouria Energy urged the OCC to withdraw both the rule and the order, arguing they promote excessive fee practices that harm merchants and consume more
NTSB Urges Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Improve Commercial Driver Medication Form
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Transportation Safety Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding the renewal and revision of the CMV Driver Medication Form. This form serves as a tool to collect supplemental medical information from healthcare providers treating those drivers. The NTSB's correspondence highlights persistent concerns about the form's current limitations and urges the FMCSA to adopt more
Ohio Utilities & Generation Urges EPA to Tailor Effluent Guidelines for Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Ohio Utilities and Generation, Columbus, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category. OUG addresses EPA's 2026 proposed rule that amends the agency's 2024 regulations concerning the treatment of unmanaged combustion residual leachate.
OUG supports EPA's reconsideration of treating unmanaged CRL as more
Ohio Valley Electric Challenges EPA's Proposed Effluent Limitations Guidelines for Coal-Fired Power Plants
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Ohio Valley Electric Corp., Piketon, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency critiquing the agency's proposed Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate. OVEC operates two coal-fired power plants and expressed concerns over the technical and economic feasibility of EPA's proposed regulatory standards, specifically related to zero more
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama, Montgomery, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
The organization represents wholesale and retail petroleum marketers and convenience store operators statewide, which proce more
PPL Corp. Highlights Concerns Over EPA's 2024 Effluent Limitations Guideline for Steam Electric Power
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- PPL Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for certain proposed revisions to effluent limitations guidelines for steam electric power generating facilities, while opposing key elements of the 2024 Effluent Limitations Guideline rule. The letter addresses concerns related to the treatment standards and economic and technical feasibility of the zero liquid discharge technology requi more
Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association Urges HUD on Modernization of FHA Single Family Minimum Property Requirements to Improve Efficiency and Access
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association, Waconia, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the agency's request for information on Single Family Minimum Property Requirements. The letter advocates for a modernization of MPR framework to better align with current valuation practices, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, and enhance borrower access to housing finance.
REVAA represents Appraisal more
Rmarts Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees, Illinois Interchange Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rmarts LLC, Chicago, Illinois, expressed opposition to the Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the rule and order would exacerbate issues related to excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard.
Rmarts, a convenie more
SAExploration Seeks Revisions to Fish & Wildlife Service Incidental Take Regulations for Polar Bear Protection
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- SAExploration Inc., Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's proposed incidental take regulations. SAExploration expressed support for the agency's findings on negligible impact and small numbers of incidental take, while urging modifications to certain mitigation requirements and application procedures.
SAExploration commended the agency's determinations of negligible impact more
Safari Club International Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Approve Bontebok Import Permits, Delisting
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Safari Club International has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in support of granting import permits for sport-hunted bontebok from South Africa. The organization advocates sustainable-use conservation programs for bontebok and highlights the contributions of regulated hunting to species survival and propagation. The letter also urges to reconsider the endangered status of bontebok under the U.S. Endangered more
Sierra Club Challenges Fish & Wildlife Service's Polar Bear Incidental Take Regulations for Beaufort Sea Seismic Activities
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Sierra Club, Oakland, California, has submitted a detailed public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's proposed incidental take regulations authorizing the incidental taking of polar bears during seismic exploration activities. The club argues that the proposed findings and regulations are unlawful under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and administratively flawed under the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Small Business Investor Alliance Urges Federal Regulators to Maintain Current Risk Weights for Investments
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Small Business Investor Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the proposed revisions to the regulatory capital framework for Category I and II banking organizations, urging the agencies to reconsider provisions concerning equity exposures to small business investment companies and rural business investment companies.
SBIA cautions that the propose more
Snoqualmie Tribe Urges EPA to Strengthen Protections Against Coal Ash Contamination
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing opposition to the agency's preferred option for effluent limitations guidelines and standards for steam electric power generating facilities. The tribe emphasized that the proposed rule risks public health, environmental integrity, and tribal sovereignty, particularly in relation to treaty-reserved resources.
The tribe highlighted tha more
St. Romain Oil Co. Opposes OCC Interim Rule on Bank Fee Practices
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- St. Romain Oil Co., Mansura, Louisiana, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, in a public comment letter.
The wholesale fuel jobber, operating convenience stores and supplying independent stores in central Louisiana, urged the OCC to withdraw the rul more
Stronger America Through Seafood Urges Coast Guard to Reject Broad Shipping Fairways That Threaten Aquaculture Expansion
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Stronger America Through Seafood has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard regarding the agency's draft programmatic environmental impact statement for Shipping Safety Fairways and Associated Vessel Routing Measures along the Atlantic Coast. SATS urges the Coast Guard to adopt the "No Action" alternative instead of broad navigational fairways proposed along the eastern seaboard that could impede open ocean aquaculture dev more
Structured Finance Association Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Modify Proposed Regulatory Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Structured Finance Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve expressing concerns over the proposed amendments to regulatory capital rules. These amendments, outlined in the recent notices of proposed rulemaking, seek to revise capital requirements for Category I and II banking organizations, those with significant trading act more
Talen Energy Supports EPA's Proposed Clarifications and Deadline Extension for Effluent Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposal to revise effluent limitations guidelines and standards for unmanaged combustion residual leachate under the steam electric power generating point source category. Talen Energy, which owns and operates electric generating units fueled by nuclear, coal, oil, and natural gas across multiple states including Pennsylvani more
Tennessee Valley Authority Urges EPA to Reconsider Steam Electric Power Effluent Limitations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's proposed updates to the 2024 effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category. TVA, the nation's largest public power provider serving approximately ten million people across seven southeastern states, emphasized the importance of scientifically and economically feasible r more
Three Rivers Waterkeeper Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning proposed amendments to the regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. The group expressed opposition to changes they believe would weaken federal safeguards designed to protect groundwater and surface waters, particularly in regions like Southwestern Pennsylvania that host significant more
Three Rivers Waterkeeper Urges EPA to Retain National Standards for Coal Ash Leachate
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to the effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category. The organization highlighted concerns that the EPA's proposal would weaken existing protections, reduce pollutant controls, and increase regulatory inconsistency compa more
U.S. Mortgage Insurers Urge Federal Banking Agencies to Recognize Mortgage Insurance in Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- U.S. Mortgage Insurers, an association representing leading private mortgage insurance companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' proposed Regulatory Capital Rules, specifically the approach to risk weighting residential mortgage exposures under new capital frameworks.
USMI advocates for explicit re more
UCLA Atmospheric, Oceanic Sciences Professor Kok Raises Concerns Over OMB Proposed Rule Impacting Federal Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Jasper Kok, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, has expressed concerns about revisions proposed by the Office of Management and Budget to the regulations governing federal financial assistance. The letter argues that several provisions in the proposed rule would harm the effectiveness, reliability, and public value of federally supported research.
One major point of opposition involves Section 200.340, which would g more
University of California Electrical Engineering Professor Burke Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Guidance Changes
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Peter Burke, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of California, Irvine, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance.
The professor highlighted that the proposed expansion of Section 200.432 would require federal agencies to expressly approve and include conference attendance costs in award terms and conditions be more
University of Glasgow Senior Lecturer Vanatta Warns Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Proposal May Undermine Early Risk Detection
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sean H. Vanatta, a senior lecturer in financial history and policy at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council regarding the proposed revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, also known as CAMELS.
Vanatta acknowledges the proposal's intent to enhance transparency, consistency, and comparability in supervisory assessments by prioritizing material financial risk more
UofL Health Urges HHS to Preserve Medicaid State Directed Payments for Academic Health Systems
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and targeted supplemental payments. The letter emphasizes concerns that the proposed rule could destabilize academic health systems, trauma centers, behavioral health providers, and statewide referral networks serving Medicaid beneficiar more
Utility Water Act Group Urges EPA To Reconsider 2024 Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines Amid Cost, Reliability Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Utility Water Act Group, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule addressing unmanaged combustion residual leachate (UCRL) treatment standards under the 2024 Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) for steam electric power generating facilities. The letter expresses broad support for certain targeted revisions while urging EPA to repeal foundational zero-discharge limits s more
Velardo Appraisal Group Encourages FHA to Modernize Single Family Minimum Property Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Velardo Appraisal Group, Medina, Ohio submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the Federal Housing Administration's Single Family Minimum Property Requirements. The appraisal firm, led by a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, highlighted challenges with current FHA standards in dealing with older homes, manufactured housing, and rural properties across Northeast Ohio.
The letter emphasizes the need more
Visions Federal Credit Union Proposes Enhancements to NCUA Data Collection Processes
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Visions Federal Credit Union, Endicott, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration outlining recommendations to improve the agency's Call Report data collection. The federally chartered credit union, which serves over 250,000 members with assets exceeding $5.2 billion, addressed the National Credit Union Administration's Request for Information on enhancing reporting efficiency and clarity.
The letter advocates eliminating more
Vispero Responds to DOJ on Extension of Digital Accessibility Compliance Dates
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Vispero, a technology company based in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in assistive technology for individuals who are blind or have low vision, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Interim Final Rule extending compliance dates for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The rule addresses nondiscrimination on the basis of disability through the accessibility of web information and services provided by state and local more
Wash. Food Industry Association Opposes OCC Interim Rules on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Washington Food Industry Association, Seattle, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting Illinois' interchange fee prohibition law. WFIA urged the OCC to withdraw the rules citing concerns over rising swipe fees and their detrimental impact on small businesses more
Washington University Pediatric Hematology Professor Sisk Calls on HHS to Clarify Rare Disease Drug Approval Standards
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Bryan A. Sisk, assistant professor in pediatric hematology and oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to initiate rulemaking in response to the Haystack Project Petition and establish a binding framework for evaluating therapies for rare diseases.
The department stresses that current FDA frameworks largely more
Waterkeepers Chesapeake Urges EPA to Maintain Coal Ash Wastewater Protections
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Waterkeepers Chesapeake, Takoma Park, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to relax effluent limitations guidelines and standards for unmanaged combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating facilities. The organization contends that weakening the 2024 standards would allow continued discharges of toxic pollutants from coal ash disposal sites into the nation's waterways, threatening more
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Opposes HUD's Proposed Changes to Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Madison, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing rule. The coalition stresses that the proposed rule change, which would eliminate protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, would threaten the safety and well-being of survivors of domestic violence and sexua more
Tipoffs: Iran
AFPI Hosts Discussion on North Korea, Nuclear Deterrence, and U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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AFPI Hosts Discussion on North Korea, Nuclear Deterrence, and U.S. National Security
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) hosted a special fireside chat on confronting the North Korean nuclear threat and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The event featured Fred Fleitz, AFPI Vice Chair for American Security and included discussion of his newly released book, North Korea, more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: World Cup Pride Match
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald:
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World Cup Pride Match
While the rest of the world is enjoying one of the largest sporting events that brings people together from all over the world, LGBT imperialists in Seattle are planning to turn a World C more
Center for American Progress: Trump's Iran War Has Increased Borrowing Costs by More Than $48 Billion This Year Alone
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Trump's Iran War Has Increased Borrowing Costs by More Than $48 Billion This Year Alone
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that President Donald Trump's war with Iran has driven up interest rates, increasing borrowing costs for households, businesses, and the federal government by at least $48.1 billion in 2026 alone. The analysis estimates that long-term i more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: American Conservatives Rally for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by freelance journalist Askold Krushelnycky:
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American Conservatives Rally for Ukraine
Europeans may not know it, but leading Republicans are continuing to lobby for Ukraine and make the argument that Russia is an enemy.
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A conference in Washington, DC, on June 10 gathered participants from across the conservative political spectrum. The aim? To underline that Russia is an more
Democratic Governors Association: Reminder - 100% MAGA Stacy Garrity Is All-In On Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 23, 2026:
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REMINDER: 100% MAGA Stacy Garrity Is All-In On Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
As Donald Trump heads to the Lehigh Valley today to try to rewrite his record of sowing chaos and making everything more expensive for hardworking Pennsylvanians, Stacy Garrity remains in unwavering support of his extreme and costly agenda.
Here's a reminder of just some of the ways Garrity has put her "100% M more
DNC: American Families Foot An Extra $1,313 Due to Trump's War With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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American Families Foot An Extra $1,313 Due to Trump's War With Iran
New data reveals that American households have spent an extra $775 to $1,313 due to Donald Trump's unpopular war with Iran. A significant portion of these costs come from a $555 increase in fuel and fertilizer costs.
Working families are already grappling with spending more than $3,100 on goods and services, including $622 more more
DNC: Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Housing Affordability Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Housing Affordability Legislation
Yesterday, Senate Democrats led the charge to pass a bipartisan housing affordability bill to begin to address the housing crisis and meaningfully lower housing costs for everyday Americans. Democrats continue to work to ensure every American can afford a home.
The legislation supports new efforts to combat the more
House Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans' Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans' Farm Bill
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his farm bill draft.
"Unsurprisingly, the Senate Republicans' farm bill falls far short of meeting the needs o more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Australia Needs Oil Shock Absorbers
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Australia needs oil shock absorbers
Crisis exposes limits of monetary policy to curb inflation
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Australia can shield itself from inflationary spikes driven by recurrent oil price shocks, which have tested the limits of traditional monetary policies, according to a report released today.
In a generation, Australia flipped from self-reliance on oil product more
Meeks Statement on Senate Passage of His Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Meeks Statement on Senate Passage of His Iran War Powers Resolution
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the Senate's approval of his War Powers Resolution which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month. The Senate passed the Res more
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to End Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to End Iran War
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for H.Con.Res.86, a House Concurrent Resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, after the measure passed the House of Representatives earlier this month by a vote of 215-208. The Senate passed the Resolut more
Senator Hassan Launches Investigation Into Surging Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Senator Hassan Launches Investigation into Surging Energy Costs
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, announced a new investigation into surging energy costs. Today she directed the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent watchdog office, to investigate the extent to whi more
Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act Legislation by Rep. Panetta Analyzed
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act, originally introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, on June 15, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and countries that have normalized relations with Israel under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
This bill establishes the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative, tasked with enhancing military collaborat more
American Center for Law & Justice: JD Vance Begins 2028 Presidential Audition
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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JD Vance Begins 2028 Presidential Audition
Vice President JD Vance has taken the reins in negotiations with Iran in Switzerland and announced that progress is being made. Including, according to Vance, the promising news that Iran has conceded to allow nuclear inspections.
This news, coupled with a string of media appearances, has led many to wonder whether Vance has officially begun his audition more
Baldwin Questions Trump's Alleged Deal with Iran, Urges Colleagues to Vote to End War
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Questions Trump's Alleged Deal with Iran, Urges Colleagues to Vote to End War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump's alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump's war of choice. Baldwin's floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. The measure cleared th more
Bank of Canada Governor Warns Growing Global Imbalances and Complex Financial Systems Risk Triggering Next Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Speaking in Paris, France, before the France-Canada Chamber of Commerce and Paris Europlace, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem called on G7 nations to implement coordinated changes to manage widening global trade and capital imbalances. Macklem warned that prolonged domestic deficits and surpluses, combined with a fast, less transparent non-bank financial system, threaten international stability and risk triggering an economic crisis.
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Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Senate's passage of H.Con.Res.86, a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 directing the President to end his war with Iran:
"Today, the Senate joined the House to pass a War Powers Resol more
Boyle Statement on Trump's Speech in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on Trump's Speech in Pennsylvania
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and Dean of Pennsylvania's Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement in response to President Trump's remarks on the economy during his visit to Pennsylvania:
"Donald Trump came back to Pennsylvania today to do w more
Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 23 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
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Democrats hold advantage on congressional and legislative ballot tests while Republican voters appear less Trump-centered than they were six months ago; North Carolinians remain opposed to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump's approval remains underwater among North Caroli more
DCCC Statement on Ryan Mackenzie Appearing Alongside His Boss Donald Trump As Lehigh Valley Faces Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Ryan Mackenzie Appearing Alongside His Boss Donald Trump As Lehigh Valley Faces Rising Costs
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Vulnerable Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie today will once again appear alongside Donald Trump in the Lehigh Valley as the two continue to work hand-in-hand to unleash a cost-of-living crisis on Pennsylvanians.
Mackenzie last appeared alongside Trump in the Pocon more
Duckworth Reacts to Congress Passing War Powers Concurrent Resolution to Rein in Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Reacts to Congress Passing War Powers Concurrent Resolution to Rein in Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees-issued the following statement after the Senate voted 50-48 in support of a War Powers Concurrent Resolution t more
Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer
As our nation experiences an alarming surge of near misses and continues to grapple with the tragic DCA mid-air collision that killed 67 people, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation-today stressed the importance more
Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
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Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security
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Secure Access to Energy is Fundamental to Economic Growth and Job Creation
Washington, D.C., June 23 -Global gas flaring rose for the third consecutive year, surging to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 and wasting an estimated $54 billion worth of gas. As many countries, especially the poorest, face energy shortages, capturing this wa more
Greg Cunningham Doubles Down on Extreme Policies Hurting New Mexico Families
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Greg Cunningham Doubles Down on Extreme Policies Hurting New Mexico Families
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Recent interviews have revealed exactly where Greg Cunningham stands, and it's not on the side of New Mexico families.
While New Mexicans grapple with rising costs, threats to healthcare, and economic uncertainty, Cunningham continues to pledge his loyalty to pushing those same price-spiking, reckless more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Ukrainian Strikes Expose Russia's Weakness Amid Growing Pressure for Compromise
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Ukrainian Strikes Expose Russia's Weakness Amid Growing Pressure for Compromise
Executive Summary:
* The June 17 and 18 Ukrainian strikes on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery undermined the readiness of the Russian public to accept the Kremlin's narrative about its st more
Kelly, Warren Demand Trump Officials Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Warren Demand Trump Officials Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
Trump admin has repeatedly and falsely claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back"
Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott more
Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks
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Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly war of choice in Iran.
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Manufacturing Order Books Sink to a Six-year Low - CBI Industrial Trends Survey
LONDON, England, June 23 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following news release:
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Manufacturing order books sink to a six-year low - CBI Industrial Trends Survey
The UK's manufacturing sector saw a widespread fall in output volumes in the three months to June, with the balance for reported output declining to its weakest since 2020 - according to the CBI's latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS). Manufacturers expect output volumes to fall again in the three months to S more
Performance Art vs. Governance
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Performance Art vs. Governance
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He noted that for a small but vocal faction, the ideological "purity" of a shutdown has become more valuable than the actual function of governing.
The Fallout
When Congress treats national crises like a stage play, the real-world consequences are immediate and damaging.
* Essential Services Stalled: TSA lines are overflowing, and federal employees ar more
Reed Hails Historic Vote to Check Trump's Unauthorized War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Hails Historic Vote to Check Trump's Unauthorized War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - In a major rebuke of President Trump's reckless Iran war policy, the full U.S. Senate today voted 50-48 on a House-passed resolution to invoke the War Powers Act and halt unauthorized military operations in Iran.
Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the non-binding resolution, which was previou more
Rep. Mullin's Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Passage
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Passage
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Washington, D.C. - Congress has finally passed an Iran War Powers Resolution, an important step toward asserting Congressional oversight and ending Trump's reckless and unpopular war.
I have repeatedly voted to stop Trump's unhinged behavior, and today's Senate vote sends a clear message: Congress will not provide a blank check for more
Sen. Murphy Details Unprecedented Corruption of Trump White House Over the Last 500 Days
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Details Unprecedented Corruption of Trump White House Over the Last 500 Days
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to expose the nuclear-grade corruption and self-dealing that has defined the first 500 days of President Trump's second term. Following up on previous floor speeches detailing the staggering amount of corruption in Trump's first six we more
Senator Marshall: Our Bill Gets American Families into Their First Home
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Our Bill Gets American Families into Their First Home
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Wake Up America
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Sharla McBride and Marc Lotter on Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the ongoing peace talks with Iran, President Trump's upcoming negotiations with the Senate, and how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cuts more
Senator Marshall: Republicans Are Making America Safer and More Prosperous
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Republicans Are Making America Safer and More Prosperous
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Senator Marshall Hosts Local Virtual Press Conference
Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), hosted a local virtual press conference to discuss President Trump's progress on peace talks in Iran, the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how it cuts regulations to free up the housi more
Senator Marshall: The Economy in Kansas is Set & Primed
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The Economy in Kansas is Set & Primed
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Senator Marshall Joins Cats & Cosby on WABC
New York City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined John Catsimatidis on WABC Radio's Cats & Cosby to discuss the cost of living, gas prices lowering and driving inflation down, the boom of Kansas manufacturing, immigration reform, why it is important to celebrate America 250, th more
Ships Are Moving Through the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Ships Are Moving Through the Strait of Hormuz
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Key Takeaways
1 Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite a rough start that delayed the start of peace talks in Switzerland by a few days.
2 The postponement came after Iran objected to strikes by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the Iranian proxy group killed four Israeli soldiers, but later Israel and Hez more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Senate Vote to Pass Resolution Ending Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Senate Vote to Pass Resolution Ending Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.
"From the beginning, the administration pursued this illegal war without making the case to Congress or the American p more
Warren, Kelly Press Trump Officials to Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Kelly Press Trump Officials to Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
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Trump admin has repeatedly -and falsely -claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back" and that investments are up
Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) w more
Welch Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan "PAID OFF Act" to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan "PAID OFF Act" to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U. S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the S more
Welch Statement on Republicans' Draft Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Statement on Republicans' Draft Farm Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on Senate Republicans' draft Farm Bill:
America's agriculture policy is broken-farmers can't afford to farm, families can't put food on the table, and rural communities have been left behind. Farmers in Vermont an more
75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26
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CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - As drone attacks continue to shape modern conflict from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, the Army Reserve is moving urgently to ensure its formations can detect, assess, and defeat unmanned threats as quickly as possible.
More than 12,000 Army Reserve more
Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran
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June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor in which he criticized the Trump Administration's vague framework to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Durbin warned that the preliminary agreement fails to address critical issues suc more
Nepo Baby and Political Insider Mike Bouchard Jr. is Wrong for Michigan Families
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Nepo Baby and Political Insider Mike Bouchard Jr. is Wrong for Michigan Families
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Last week, Mike Bouchard Junior was booed by a crowd of grassroots Macomb County Republicans. Now, his party bosses are trying to force Nepo Baby Bouchard down voters' throats when it's clear even his own party isn't interested in what he's selling.
Trump's endorsement of Bouchard Jr. is a reminder more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Fox News: Ukraine Is Advancing. Now Is the Perfect Time for Trump to Strengthen NATO
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to Fox News:
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Ukraine Is Advancing. Now Is the Perfect Time for Trump to Strengthen NATO
Troop withdrawals from Germany and canceled deployments to Romania risk rewarding Russian threats, not deterring them.
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The Iran war has understandably been the focus more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Review: MoU Gives the Momentum to Iran
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to National Review:
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The MoU Gives the Momentum to Iran
There's not much for Americans to like about the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran.
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The Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been signed rem more
University of Salford: Expert Comment - Bank of England Holds Interest Rates
GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following news:
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Expert comment: Bank of England holds interest rates
In response to the Bank of England yesterday holding interest rates at 3.75%, University of Salford macroeconomic experts, Dr Tony Syme and Dr Charles Nimoh, share their thoughts.
Dr Tony Syme, macroeconomic expert at the University of Salford, comments: "For the fourth time in a row, the Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, and more
