AI Editing Tools Are Fueling a New Era of Insurance Fraud, According to New Research From Verisk
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 18 (TNSrep) -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on March 17, 2026:
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AI Editing Tools Are Fueling a New Era of Insurance Fraud, According to New Research from Verisk
* One in three consumers would consider digitally altering an insurance claim image or document to strengthen their case - and that number rises to 55 percent of Generation Z.
* Three out of four insurers (76 percent) say manipulated media submissions more
Allina Health to Join Sutter Health, Creating Bold Vision for Nonprofit Healthcare
SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release:
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Allina Health to Join Sutter Health, Creating Bold Vision for Nonprofit Healthcare
United by a shared mission, trusted nonprofit health systems have a unique opportunity to advance innovations that strengthen quality and extend care to more patients
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Sutter Health and Allina Health have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Allina Health to join the California-based system, which would create a combine more
Berkeley Lab Takes Major Step Toward Doudna With Delivery of Early Access System, Cech
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Berkeley Lab Takes Major Step Toward Doudna with Delivery of Early Access System, Cech
By Elizabeth Ball
The road to deploying the next flagship supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) reached an important milestone in January with the delivery of the NERSC-10 Pilot Early Access System (EAS). Smaller than the full-size system, more
Charlotte AI Institute for Research Partners With AI//Forward for Inaugural Symposium, 'ThinkAI Research and Innovation,' on May 14
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 18 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release:
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Charlotte AI Institute for Research partners with AI//Forward for inaugural symposium, 'ThinkAI Research and Innovation,' on May 14
The Charlotte AI Institute for Research (CLTAI2), UNC Charlotte's hub for interdisciplinary and transformative AI discovery, is partnering with AI//Forward to present its inaugural symposium, "ThinkAI Research and Innovation," on Thurs more
Comcast to Accelerate Next-Generation AI Applications Using NVIDIA Infrastructure at the Network Edge
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Comcast to Accelerate Next-Generation AI Applications Using NVIDIA Infrastructure at the Network Edge
* First-of-its-Kind Collaboration Will Use Comcast's Nationwide, Highly Distributed Network to Test Real-Time Edge AI Applications Running Milliseconds from Customers
* Unlocks Faster, More Responsive Experiences for the Next Wave of AI
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Comcast today ann more
Crexendo Strengthens Market Leadership in G2 Spring 2026 Reports
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 18 (TNSxrep) -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Crexendo Strengthens Market Leadership in G2 Spring 2026 Reports
Crexendo Inc. has announced the company has received multiple number-one rankings and awards from G2.com. Crexendo was recognized for the highly acclaimed number-one rankings for Best Usability, Best Support and Most Likely to Recommend in the G2 Spring 2026 Reports for VoIP, UCaaS, Contact Center and Customer Commun more
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 18 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Speaker Johnson's FISA Vote Next Week Defies GOP Voters
GOP, Independent & Dem Voters Overwhelmingly Reject a Full Reauthorization of Government Spying Powers
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Washington, D.C. -- On Tuesday, Politico reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to hold a vote next week to renew the federal government's controversial and sweeping warrantless surveillance authority, also more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Are Nuclear Power Plants the Key to Powering Our Digital World?
ARGONNE, Illinois, March 18 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Are nuclear power plants the key to powering our digital world?
Nuclear energy could provide steady, 24/7 electricity
Multi-lab effort finds nuclear energy timely and attractive to power data centers with reliable electricity.
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Every email sent, movie streamed or app used depends on data centers. These facilities, filled with thousands of servers, powe more
ECI Releases AI Readiness Report as SMB AI Optimism Outpaces Adoption
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 18 (TNSrep) -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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ECI Releases AI Readiness Report as SMB AI Optimism Outpaces Adoption
ECI Software Solutions has released its AI Readiness Report: Data, Trends, and Real-World Challenges. The new research shows SMB leaders are bullish on AI, but many are not yet prepared to turn it into measurable outcomes. Based on a survey of more than 550 SMB leaders across the United States, Canada and Austral more
Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute Secures Patent for Advanced Position Estimation AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578418 B2, initially filed March 14, 2023) developed by Jaeuk Baek, Daejeon, South Korea, and Sang Joon Park, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Preprocessing method of generating training data of deep learning model for estimating position of target object in environment having many obstacles, learning method of the deep learning model, and computing apparat more
Energy Department Announces $293 Million in Funding to Support Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces $293 Million in Funding to Support Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced funding to advance the Genesis Mission's efforts to tackle the nation's most complex science and technology challenges. This includes a $293 million Request for Application (RFA),"The Genesis Mission: Transform more
Graduate Student Shehryar Khan Advances Machine Learning Research
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Graduate student Shehryar Khan advances machine learning research
Through his University Libraries graduate assistantship, Khan explores how machine learning methods can be applied to patent data, creating new opportunities to understand innovation trends and research impact.
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When Shehryar Khan was exploring graduate programs in computer science, Virginia Tech quickly rose to the top of his list.
"I earned m more
Home Builders Guide Outlines Strategies for Using Artificial Intelligence in Design, Management
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Title from NAHB's BuilderBooks Offers Advice on Using AI in Residential Construction
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new title, AI in Residential Construction: A Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Success.
Artificial Intelligence is already shaping the residential construction industry, and the builders who learn to use it no more
How John Carroll University Is Preparing Students to Lead in an AI-Driven World
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, March 18 -- John Carroll University issued the following news on March 17, 2026:
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How John Carroll University Is Preparing Students to Lead in an AI-Driven World
In a classroom in John Carroll University's College of Health, small groups of counseling students are deep in discussion.
One group is talking through how to support a teenager struggling with anxiety while another is debating how to help a couple navigate conflict. Across the room, students are weigh more
How the University of Cincinnati Co-op Program is Shaping the Future of Work at SXSW
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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How the University of Cincinnati co-op program is shaping the future of work at SXSW
UC's co-op program is key as Bearcats take over innovation conference
By Emily Glass
Leaders from Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and advanced manufacturing firm Kinetic Vision gathered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Innovation Conference to discuss the future of work -- and they all share a common starting point: the more
HPE Transforms Distributed AI Factories Into Intelligent AI Grid Powered by NVIDIA
SPRING, Texas, March 18 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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HPE transforms distributed AI factories into intelligent AI grid powered by NVIDIA
New solution has critical application for AI services and use cases that rely on low-latency, real-time connectivity, including retail personalization, predictive maintenance in manufacturing, localized edge inference in healthcare, and carrier-grade AI services
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Keysight Launches AI Inference Emulation Platform to Validate and Optimize AI Infrastructure
SANTA ROSA, California, March 18 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Keysight Launches AI Inference Emulation Platform to Validate and Optimize AI Infrastructure
New platform validates and optimizes AI inference infrastructure at scale using real-world workload emulation; live demonstration at NVIDIA GTC in the NVIDIA DSX Air digital twin environment
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Keysight Techno more
LA PHIL ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL SEASON
LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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LA PHIL ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL SEASON
ESA-PEKKA SALONEN BEGINS TENURE AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CURATES SEASON-LONG "RITUALS" FESTIVAL
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL RETURNS TO LEAD PROGRAMS FEATURING WORKS BY BEETHOVEN, ZOSHA DI CASTRI, PROKOFIEV AND STRAVINSKY
ARTIST COLLABORATOR EMMANUELLE HAIM CONTINUES HER THREE-YEAR RESIDENCY, LEADS TWO PROGRAMS F more
Lubrizol Inaugurates Its Beauty Research Institute in Brazil, Reinforcing the Country's Position as a Global Beauty Innovation Hub
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, March 18 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol inaugurates its Beauty Research Institute in Brazil, Reinforcing the Country's Position as a Global Beauty Innovation Hub
* The new facility in Sao Paulo serves as a strategic research and development center for ingredients for the global personal care industry
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Sao Paulo, Brazil - Lubrizol, a global specialty chemicals leader, inaugurated the Lubrizol Beauty Research Instit more
Mercyhurst Secures $1.6 Million to Expand Innovation Initiatives With Mercyhurst University
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Mercyhurst University has obtained over $1.6 million in public and regional investments to grow programs aimed at accelerating entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and economic growth. The funding includes grants for the launch of a venture studio, regional entrepreneurship support, and a federal earmark for healthcare education technology.
Kathleen A. Getz, president of Mercyhurst University, stated that these investments allow the institution to expand opportunitie more
MHUB and Rockefeller Foundation Power HardTech Innovation To Strengthen U.S. Economies
NEW YORK, March 18 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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mHUB and Rockefeller Foundation Power HardTech Innovation To Strengthen U.S. Economies
New $1 million grant will support mHUB's work to lower barriers for hardtech founders and scale innovations in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability -- creating jobs and economic opportunity across the United States.
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CHICAGO -- The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a two-year, $1 million grant t more
N.C. State: New Model Uses Team Interactions to Predict Next Steps in Collaborative Work
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 18 (TNSxrep) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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New Model Uses Team Interactions to Predict Next Steps in Collaborative Work
Finding the right information at the right time is critical for solving complex problems. Researchers have developed an algorithm that helps individuals locate needed information more efficiently by drawing on both a user's own history and behavioral cues, as well as the history and behavioral cues more
Pallone Blasts Trump & Congressional Republicans for Raising Energy Prices and Undermining Grid Reliability
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Pallone Blasts Trump & Congressional Republicans for Raising Energy Prices and Undermining Grid Reliability
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing on "Winter Storm Fern Lessons: Supplying Reliable Power to more
Qualcomm Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend and Announces New $20 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization
SAN DIEGO, California, March 18 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Qualcomm Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend and Announces New $20 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend from $0.89 to $0.92 per share of common stock. This divide more
Ranking Member Waters Outlines Democratic Vision for 21st Century Financial Privacy
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Believe...We Must Strengthen - Not Weaken - Protections to Make Sure Corporations, Data Brokers, Law Enforcement, and Most Importantly, the Trump Administration Cannot Misuse Our Personal Information."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the Ho more
Service Leadership Releases 2026 Annual IT Solution Provider Compensation Report
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 18 (TNSxrep) -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:
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Service Leadership Releases 2026 Annual IT Solution Provider Compensation Report
Service Leadership Inc., a ConnectWise company, has released the findings of the 2026 Annual IT Solution Provider Compensation (Remuneration) Report, the industry's leading global resource for compensation benchmarks and best practices for IT solution providers.
This Service Leadership report uniquel more
University of Cincinnati: Coding Without Code - How Vibe Coding Rewrites the Rules
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Coding without code: How vibe coding rewrites the rules
Nonprogrammers can bring innovative applications to life
By Stephen Kenney
Coding used to be the domain of trained programmers. Now, it just takes an idea.
Vibe coding is one of the hottest tech trends of 2026. And for good reason: With vibe coding, nonprogrammers can build apps, automate routine tasks and rapidly create webpages without writin more
University of Florida's RoboPI Lab Making Waves With Marine Robots
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 18 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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UF's RoboPI lab making waves with marine robots
* A University of Florida researcher is developing marine robots to safely explore and operate in the ocean's harsh, hard-to-access environments.
* The technology aims to monitor marine ecosystems and protect critical underwater infrastructure, including vulnerable subsea data centers.
* Supported by major federal and industry funding, the research cou more
University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities Launches New Career Networking Program
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities launches new career networking program
The University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities is seeking participants for a new program called Career Champions, which will "connect students with professionals who may provide guidance on occupational information, industry trends, job search strateg more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Does Polluted Air Dampen Your Mood?
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 18 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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Does polluted air dampen your mood?
A CASL and CECS interdisciplinary project strengthens the research connection between air quality and wellbeing, while also developing a new algorithm that aids in high-quality data collection.
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Following smoke exposure and poor air quality during the 2023 Canadian wildfires, bird singing and chirping patterns were negatively affected, according to more
Washington State University: Small 'Edge' Computer Could Help Self-driving Cars Operate in Rural Areas
PULLMAN, Washington, March 18 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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Small 'edge' computer could help self-driving cars operate in rural areas
As self-driving cars begin operating in cities, a question remains about how to make them work in rural areas with limited telecommunications infrastructure.
New research from Washington State University suggests a potential answer, demonstrating that a small, affordable computer running a compressed large-language mod more
Whitehead Institute: AI - Advancing Foundational Biology Symposium 2026 Recap
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 18 -- The Whitehead Institute issued the following news:
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AI: Advancing Foundational Biology symposium 2026 recap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing not only how scientists answer biological questions, but also what questions they can ask. For example, researchers used to have to study proteins one by one. Now, AI tools like AlphaFold can quickly predict structures for millions of proteins. In the same vein, Whitehead Institute Member Richard Young, more
5G Support for AI/ML Communications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580826 B2, initially filed Nov. 11, 2022) developed by five inventors Quang Ly, North Wales, Pennsylvania; Michael Starsinic, Newtown, Pennsylvania; Catalina Mladin, Hatboro, Pennsylvania; Jiwan Ninglekhu, Royersford, Pennsylvania; and Kyle Pan, Saint James, New York, for "5G support for AI/ML communications." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579166 B1, initially filed Oct. 31, 2025) developed by Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey, and James Randolph Myers, Clearwater Beach, Florida, for "Active-active mirrored artificial intelligence architecture." more
Adobe Chair and CEO Narayen to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Adobe Chair and CEO Narayen to headline upcoming Presidential Lecture
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen, who has transformed one of the world's largest and most diversified companies into an industry innovator and pioneer, will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang for a conversation about AI on March 25 as part of the university's Presidential Lecture Series.
T more
AI Boom and Talent War Are Propelling HR and IT Leaders into Top Pay Rung
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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AI Boom and Talent War Are Propelling HR and IT Leaders into Top Pay Rung
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In the race for talent and digital transformation, HR and IT leaders are winning at the pay table.
Chief Technology Officers and Chief Human Resources Officers are appearing more frequently among named executive officers (NEOs)-the five highest-paid executives at public companies. From 2021 to 2025, the number of CTOs named as NEOs more
AI Center Director Jessica Stansbury: 'Our Job as a University is to Explore the What, Why, How and When of This Technology'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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AI Center Director Jessica Stansbury: 'Our Job as a University is to Explore the What, Why, How and When of This Technology'
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Joining a Chronicle of Higher Education panel discussion on the necessity of higher education to prepare students for an AI-inclusive workplace, Dr. Jessica Stansbury, director of the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation at The University of Baltimore, sai more
AI-assisted Raman Spectroscopy System for Biomarker Analysis of Aqueous Humor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- An inventor from Santa Monica, California, Michael Reynard has been awarded a patent (No. US 12575766 B1, initially filed May 9, 2025) for "AI-assisted Raman spectroscopy system for biomarker analysis of aqueous humor." more
AI-based Automatic Tool Presence and Workflow/Phase/Activity Recognition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- AURIS HEALTH, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12575891 B2, initially filed Nov. 22, 2021) developed by three inventors Hedyeh Rafii-Tari, Mountain View, California; Menglong Ye, Mountain View, California; and Mingyi Zheng, San Jose, California, for "AI-based automatic tool presence and workflow/phase/activity recognition." more
AI-based Model Use for Network Energy Savings
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12581404 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2022) developed by six inventors Yi Zhang, Portland, Oregon; Maruti Gupta Hyde, Portland, Oregon; Ziyi Li, Beijing, China; Vaibhav Singh, New Delhi, India; Christian Maciocco, Portland, Oregon; and Jaemin Han, Portland, Oregon, for "AI-based model use for network energy savings." more
Aldehyde Scavenger and Resin Composition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD., Kyoto, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12577387 B2, initially filed May 12, 2021) developed by Ai Kita, Kyoto, Japan, and Makoto Matsumoto, Kyoto, Japan, for "Aldehyde scavenger and resin composition." more
Analyzing Submission for Risk Assessment Based on Rule Set
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- SIXFOLD AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579583 B2, initially filed March 29, 2024) developed by nine inventors Alexander M. Schmelkin, New York, New York; Brian Moseley, New York, New York; Jane Tran, New York, New York; Gregory Hess Tourville, New York, New York; Omeed Fallahi, New York, New York; Ian Namit Hirschfeld, New York, New York; Dhrubajyoti Das, New York, New York; Stewart Hu, New York, New York; and Samuel Levine, N more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based System for Detecting Malware in Endpoint Devices Using a Multi-Source Data Fusion and Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- Six inventors Rangamani Sundar, Burlington, Massachusetts; Xuepeng Sun, Burlington, Massachusetts; Gurudutt Pai, Burlington, Massachusetts; Kumar Vishwanathan, Burlington, Massachusetts; Vijay Sankar Veeriah, Bangalore, India; and Srinivasan Krishnamoorthy, Bangalore, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12579269 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2024) for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-based system for detecting malware in endpoint devices using a multi-source more
Artificial Intelligence Based Health Coaching Based on Breath Analyte Levels of Participants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INVOY HOLDINGS INC., Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579905 B2, initially filed Oct. 11, 2021) developed by Lubna M. Ahmad, Chandler, Arizona, and Salman A. Ahmad, Chandler, Arizona, for "Artificial intelligence based health coaching based on breath analyte levels of participants." more
Artificial Intelligence Card Recorder
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- An inventor from Shenzhen, China, Zhuoyi Song has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1118560 S1, initially filed Dec. 6, 2024) for "Artificial intelligence card recorder." more
Artificial Intelligence for Vehicular Drive-Through Based Exchanges
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579591 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2024) developed by four inventors Logan Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia; Zachary A. Silverstein, Georgetown, Texas; Jeremy R. Fox, Georgetown, Texas; and Hamid Majdabadi, Ottawa, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence for vehicular drive-through based exchanges." more
Artificial Intelligence Model Generated Using Agentic Workflow System and Method for Artificial Intelligence Model Aligned With Domain-Specific Principles
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- SEEKR TECHNOLOGIES INC., Reston, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579475 B2, initially filed March 20, 2025) developed by five inventors Stefanos Poulis, Vienna, Virginia; Andrew J. Bauer, Vienna, Virginia; Diego A. Mesa, Vienna, Virginia; Robin J. Clark, Vienna, Virginia; and Patrick C. Condo, Vienna, Virginia, for "Artificial intelligence model generated using agentic workflow system and method for artificial intelligence model aligned with domai more
Artificial Intelligence System on an Electronic Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., Boise, Idaho has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580066 B2, initially filed Jan. 27, 2022) developed by four inventors Kristina L. Ming, Boise, Idaho; Mandy W. Fortunati, Boise, Idaho; Poonam V. Agale, San Jose, California; and Ting Zhao, Boise, Idaho, for "Artificial intelligence system on an electronic device." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Endoscopic Diagnosis Aid System and Method for Controlling Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- CAIMI CO., LTD., Incheon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12575712 B2, initially filed April 25, 2024) developed by Jun-Won Chung, Seoul, South Korea, and Kwang-Gi Kim, Incheon, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence-based endoscopic diagnosis aid system and method for controlling same." more
Artificial Intelligence-Generated Backgrounds
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- BLOCK, INC., Oakland, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579703 B1, initially filed Aug. 24, 2023) developed by eight inventors Bo Han, San Francisco, California; Mark Dolan, El Cerrito, California; Jonathan Suhr, Brooklyn, New York; Pierre Liebenberg, Norman, Oklahoma; Kolten Robison, Aurora, Colorado; John O'Brien-Carelli, Brooklyn, New York; Marc David Perry, San Anselmo, California; and Man Wai Winnie Yeung, Sunnyvale, California, for "Artifici more
Asset Creation Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC, San Mateo, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579712 B2, initially filed Jan. 23, 2024) developed by four inventors Bethany Tinklenberg, Oakland, California; Edward Y. Cheung, Castro Valley, California; Tatianna Forget, Mountain View, California; and Valentino Aldana, San Francisco, California, for "Asset creation using generative artificial intelligence." more
Automated Text Generation Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579362 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2023) developed by four inventors Aaron K. Baughman, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Nicholas Michael Wilkin, Seattle, Washington; Eris Opal Rashon Calhoun, Atlanta, Georgia; and Gray Franklin Cannon, Atlanta, Georgia, for "Automated text generation using artificial intelligence techniques." more
Automatic One Click Virtual Button for AI Assist for Graphic Designs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- Four inventors Vineet Gandhi, Hyderabad, India; Srinivasa Raghavan Rajendran, Chennai, India; Aasheesh Singh, Bahadurgarh, India; and Arjun Khanna, Chennai, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12578978 B1, initially filed Dec. 1, 2021) for "Automatic one click virtual button for AI assist for graphic designs." more
Bipedal Action Model for Humanoid Robot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578733 B2, initially filed Sept. 4, 2025) developed by four inventors Corey Lynch, San Jose, California; Yevgen Chebotar, San Jose, California; Toki Migimatsu, San Jose, California; and Michael Ahn, San Jose, California, for "Bipedal action model for humanoid robot." more
Blackburn, Welch Call on ByteDance to Shut Down 'Seedance 2.0' AI Video Model Following Copyright Infringement
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn, Welch Call on ByteDance to Shut Down 'Seedance 2.0' AI Video Model Following Copyright Infringement
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'Within the first 24 hours of Seedance 2.0-an advanced AI video generation model-going live on February 12 th, the damage was already visible across social media.'
'We view your recent pledges to "strengthen current safeguards" and prevent the mass infringement of American intell more
Boots on the Ground: Altus Command Team Sees How 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels the Mission in Hands-On Tour
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Boots on the Ground: Altus Command Team Sees How 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels the Mission in Hands-On Tour
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* 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -
The 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) command team continued their series of hands-on immersion tours Feb. 25, 2026, thi more
BPI's Clara Kim Testifies Before House Committee
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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BPI's Clara Kim Testifies Before House Committee
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Washington, D.C. -Clara Kim, BPI Senior Vice President, will testify today before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee at a hearing titled "Updating America's Financial Privacy Framework for the 21st Century."
Taking Stock of the Banking Privacy Landscape. As Congress considers potential legislation on financial more
Building Data Platform With Artificial Intelligence Service Requirement Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578696 B2, initially filed Nov. 15, 2022) developed by four inventors Rajiv Ramanasankaran, San Jose, California; Michael J. Risbeck, Madison, Wisconsin; Chenlu Zhang, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Ambuj Shatdal, Madison, Wisconsin, for "Building data platform with artificial intelligence service requirement analysis." more
Camera-Invariant 3D Property Formulation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- HELM.AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579725 B1, initially filed Dec. 14, 2023) developed by five inventors Tudor Stefan Achim, Menlo Park, California; Onur Ozyesil, Princeton, New Jersey; Vladislav Voroninski, Redwood City, California; Christopher Blake Melgaard, Seattle, Washington; and Ryan Halabi, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for "Camera-invariant 3D property formulation." more
Channel Agnostic Scheduling System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- GET TOGETHER AI, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579522 B2, initially filed March 21, 2024) developed by three inventors Michael Bell, Cincinnati, Ohio; Madison A. Bell, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Wen Ding, Sunnyvale, California, for "Channel agnostic scheduling system." more
China: Cybercrime Bill Entrenches Censorship, Surveillance
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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China: Cybercrime Bill Entrenches Censorship, Surveillance
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(New York) - The Chinese government's proposed law to combat cybercrime extends far beyond addressing legitimate legal concerns and contains sweeping provisions that pose a significant threat to human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
China's Ministry of Public Security on January 31, 2026, published a 68-article Draft Law on more
Collaborative Data Analytics Using Machine Learning Based Language Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ISOTOPES AI, INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579361 B1, initially filed Aug. 25, 2025) developed by three inventors Arun Chikkatur Murthy, Palo Alto, California; Gopal Vijayaraghavan, South San Francisco, California; and Prasanth Jayachandran, San Jose, California, for "Collaborative data analytics using machine learning based language models." more
Computer Systems, Methods, and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Storage Devices for Generating Proactive Advisor Recommendation Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579218 B2, initially filed Aug. 23, 2023) developed by eleven inventors Vishal Rakesh Jaiswal, Halifax, Canada; Shashwat Regmi, Surrey, Canada; Sujina Bhadravathi Halesh, Fredericton, Canada; Jason Fernandes, Toronto, Canada; Matthew Sherman, Toronto, Canada; Manish Shah, Toronto, Canada; Venkatesh Loganathan, Toronto, Canada; Aharon Kagedan, Toronto, Canada; Lior Velichover, Toronto, Can more
Computerized Work-Item Selection and Progress Tracking Based on a Set of Weighted Computer-Executable Rules
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DIGITAL.AI SOFTWARE, INC., Burlington, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579487 B1, initially filed Nov. 8, 2023) developed by Rahul Kapoor, Bellevue, Washington, for "Computerized work-item selection and progress tracking based on a set of weighted computer-executable rules." more
Cornell: Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety
ITHACA, New York, March 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Risk, not zero-detection, should guide food safety
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Foodborne pathogens account for approximately 420,000 deaths and 600 million cases of illness annually, but current food safety regulations are often based on ultra-sensitive tests that focus on detecting pathogens, regardless of the relative threat to consumers.
A study led by Cornell researchers suggests that these ultrasensitive tests, with "zero-detecti more
Dark matter experiment reaches ultracold milestone
EVANSTON, Illinois, March 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Dark matter experiment reaches ultracold milestone
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* Located two kilometers underground, new experiment will search for dark matter particles passing through Earth
* Experiment has now reached operating temperature, which is 100 times colder than deep space
* Northwestern team's work will help determine if detected signals are from dark matter or other particles
EVANSTON, Ill. -- An in more
Data Center Capex Surges 57 Percent in 2025 as AI Deployments Accelerate, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, March 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Data Center Capex Surges 57 Percent in 2025 as AI Deployments Accelerate, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 17, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the tele more
Dell AI Factory With NVIDIA Delivers Proven Path to Enterprise AI ROI
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 17 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA Delivers Proven Path to Enterprise AI ROI
Story Highlights
- 4,000+ Dell AI Factory customers, up to 2.6x ROI, clear path from experiment to production
- Broad portfolio updates streamline enterprise AI deployments, turn siloed data into AI fuel and compress pilot-to-produ more
Dell Technologies First to Ship NVIDIA GB300 Desktop for Autonomous AI Agents With NVIDIA NemoClaw and NVIDIA OpenShell
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 17 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Dell Technologies First to Ship NVIDIA GB300 Desktop for Autonomous AI Agents with NVIDIA NemoClaw and NVIDIA OpenShell
Dell Pro Max with GB10 and GB300 provide purpose-built desktop supercomputers for developing and deploying long-running autonomous agents
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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) today anno more
Detection of AI-generated Images
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579715 B2, initially filed Oct. 2, 2023) developed by three inventors David Charles Epstein, Orinda, California; Richard Zhang, Burlingame, California; and Ishan Kapil Jain, Mountain View, California, for "Detection of AI-generated images." more
DXC Recognized on Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Management Consulting Firms
ASHBURN, Virginia, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Recognized on Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Management Consulting Firms
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Award highlights DXC's position as a trusted partner for global enterprises modernizing operations and advancing AI adoption
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Original text here: https://dxc.com/newsroom/03172026-dxc-recognized-on-forbes-2026-list-of-americas-best-managem more
Dynamic Enforcement of Management Rules Associated With Artificial Intelligence Pipeline Model Routing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579347 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2024) developed by three inventors Spencer Reagan, Marietta, Georgia; Erich Stuntebeck, Alpharetta, Georgia; and Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland, for "Dynamic enforcement of management rules associated with artificial intelligence pipeline model routing." more
Entity Maliciousness Analysis Using Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580951 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by five inventors Naveed Azeemi Ahmad, Medford, Massachusetts; Lloyd Geoffrey Greenwald, Murray Hill, New Jersey; Muhammed Fatih Bulut, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Yingqi Liu, San Jose, California; and Acar Tamersoy, Culver City, California, for "Entity maliciousness analysis using autonomous artificial intelligence age more
Evaluation Method of Craniofacial Asymmetry Index Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY, Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579673 B2, initially filed Sept. 26, 2023) developed by four inventors Pang-Yun Chou, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Chang-Chun Lee, Hsinchu, Taiwan; Sheng-Hong Yu, Hsinchu, Taiwan; and De-Yi Yeh, Hsinchu, Taiwan, for "Evaluation method of craniofacial asymmetry index based on artificial intelligence." more
Experian Marks a Breakthrough in Consumer AI With the Next Evolution of Its Virtual Assistant
COSTA MESA, California, March 17 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Experian Marks a Breakthrough in Consumer AI with the Next Evolution of Its Virtual Assistant
Smarter, more adaptive assistant advances personalized, conversational financial guidance powered by trusted data
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Experian today unveiled the next evolution of the Experian Virtual Assistant, EVA(TM), a significant advancement in its Consumer First AI strategy more
Experian: Research Uncovers Knowledge Gap Around Debt Solutions, Leaving Households Missing Out on Potential Savings
COSTA MESA, California, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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New research uncovers knowledge gap around debt solutions, leaving households missing out on potential savings
Experian insights for Credit Awareness Week highlight the need for greater awareness and wider adoption of debt consolidation technology
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New research/* released for Credit Awareness Week reveals a knowledge gap around debt consolidation, stopping many h more
EY Selects CrowdStrike to Power Its Agentic SOC Services, Accelerated by NVIDIA AI
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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EY Selects CrowdStrike to Power Its Agentic SOC Services, Accelerated by NVIDIA AI
EY services powered by CrowdStrike help global enterprises transform security operations for the agentic era
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has selected the CrowdStrike Fal more
F5 and NVIDIA advance AI factory economics with new capabilities for accelerated AI inference
SEATTLE, Washington, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 and NVIDIA advance AI factory economics with new capabilities for accelerated AI inference
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F5 BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes accelerated with BlueField DPUs improves token throughput, reduces cost per token, and enables secure multi-tenant AI infrastructure, transforming AI factories for the agentic era
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global more
Firmware-Based Orchestration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Performance Profiles in Heterogeneous Computing Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DELL PRODUCTS, L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579046 B2, initially filed Nov. 17, 2022) developed by three inventors Srikanth Kondapi, Austin, Texas; Nikhil Manohar Vichare, Austin, Texas; and Daniel L. Hamlin, Round Rock, Texas, for "Firmware-based orchestration of artificial intelligence (AI) performance profiles in heterogeneous computing platforms." more
FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API to Deliver Complete, Primary-Source Trump Presidential Transcripts to AI Agents and Enterprise Systems
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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FiscalNote Expands PolicyNote API to Deliver Complete, Primary-Source Trump Presidential Transcripts to AI Agents and Enterprise Systems
As executive action velocity accelerates, FiscalNote ensures enterprise AI agents can act on complete, authoritative presidential records from verified sources
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FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NOTE), a gl more
From Investment to Business Driver: Three Moves to Break the AI ROI Barrier
ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 17 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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From Investment to Business Driver: Three Moves to Break the AI ROI Barrier
Dell Technologies announces major advancements across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA.
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At GTC 2026, Dell Technologies announced major advancements across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA--from breakthrough data orchestration c more
G2's Spring Reports: Watching the Top Trends Bloom Across 27,000+ Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's Spring Reports: Watching the Top Trends Bloom Across 27,000+ Reports
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The lingering snow has melted, the sun is finally hanging around past 5:00 p.m., and the pollen is in the air, which can only mean that spring is upon us! It's time to trade the blankets for some fresh air and sunshine as we shake off the winter hibernation for a much-needed fresh start.
Now that we're leaning into the seas more
Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in Australia to Reach Over $7.5 Billion in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in Australia to Reach Over $7.5 Billion in 2026
Analysts Explore Security and Risk Trends During Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, March 16-17 in Sydney
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Australian organizations will spend more than AU$7.5 billion on information security in 2026, an increase of 9.5% from 2025, accordi more
Gartner Identifies the Top Change Management Trends for CHROs in the Age of AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on March 16, 2026, involving senior principal Rebecca Lane:
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Gartner Identifies the Top Change Management Trends for CHROs in the Age of AI
Q&A with Rebecca Lane
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In 2026, more organizations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI. According to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, 78% agree that workflows and roles will need t more
Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 50% of Consumers Prefer Brands That Avoid Using GenAI in Consumer-Facing Content
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 50% of Consumers Prefer Brands That Avoid Using GenAI in Consumer-Facing Content
As Consumers Increasingly Question What's "Real," Marketers Should Make AI Transparent, Optional and Clearly Beneficial
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Half of U.S. consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, acc more
Gartner Predicts AI Applications Will Drive 50% of Cybersecurity Incident Response Efforts by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts AI Applications Will Drive 50% of Cybersecurity Incident Response Efforts by 2028
Analysts Explore Security and Risk Trends During Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, March 16-17 in Sydney
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Fifty percent of all enterprise cybersecurity incident response efforts will focus on incidents involving custom-built AI-driven applicati more
Gartner Predicts at Least 80% of Governments Will Deploy AI Agents To Automate Routine Decision-Making by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts at Least 80% of Governments Will Deploy AI Agents To Automate Routine Decision-Making by 2028
To Achieve Faster, Consistent, and Explainable Decisions at Scale, CIOs Must Pivot to Decision-Centric Operating Models, While Safeguarding Public Trust
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At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision more
Generative AI Inferred Prompt Outpainting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579606 B2, initially filed Feb. 10, 2023) developed by five inventors Michael Spencer Cragg, Troy, Michigan; Edward Christopher Wright, Shorewood, Minnesota; Davis Taylor Brown, Seattle, Washington; Dana Michelle Jefferson, Astoria, New York; and Andreas Kuefer, Sausalito, California, for "Generative AI inferred prompt outpainting." more
Hacking heroes: S&T computer science students earn multiple hackathon wins
ROLLA, Missouri, March 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Hacking heroes: S&T computer science students earn multiple hackathon wins
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A trio of computer science students from Missouri S&T have earned top honors in several hackathon-style events over the past six months -most recently at the Midwest Blockathon hosted earlier this month by the University of Kansas Blockchain Institute.
"I always enjoy competing in hackathons because I love t more
HPE Drives Sovereign AI Leadership With Advanced Systems at National Research Centers: HLRS and Argonne National Laboratory
SPRING, Texas, March 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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HPE drives sovereign AI leadership with advanced systems at national research centers: HLRS and Argonne National Laboratory
At-scale AI factories by HPE, powered by NVIDIA solutions, enable sovereign AI in Europe and U.S.
In this article
* HPE and NVIDIA collaborate on powerful AI systems, combining secure infrastructure and accelerated computing to deliver scal more
HPE Threat Labs Report Reveals Cyber Adversaries are Morphing Their Business Model to Scale and Accelerate Attacks
SPRING, Texas, March 17 (TNSrep) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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HPE Threat Labs report reveals cyber adversaries are morphing their business model to scale and accelerate attacks
New HPE Threat Labs research finds organized cybercrime scaling enterprise-style attacks on critical sectors
In this article
* Cyber adversaries adopt business-like models to target every major sector, HPE finds
* Generative AI used to pro more
HPE Unveils Next-Generation AI Factory and Supercomputing Advancements With NVIDIA
SPRING, Texas, March 17 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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HPE unveils next-generation AI factory and supercomputing advancements with NVIDIA
New compute and networking offerings pair with full-stack software and services to accelerate AI adoption across service providers, sovereign entities, research labs, and large enterprises
In this article
* HPE is first to offer a NVIDIA Vera CPU compute blade an more
Humanoid Robot
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1118726 S1, initially filed Feb. 15, 2024) developed by three inventors David McCall, Sunnyvale, California; Sydney Hardy, Sunnyvale, California; and Victor Ragusila, Sunnyvale, California, for "Humanoid robot." more
IAB Connected Commerce Summit to Highlight the Path for Scalable, Sustainable Commerce Media
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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IAB Connected Commerce Summit to Highlight the Path for Scalable, Sustainable Commerce Media
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NEW YORK - March 17, 2026 - On April 14 in New York City, IAB will convene senior decision makers at a pivotal moment in the growth of commerce media. As commerce media shifts from growth to maturity, the 2026 IAB Connected Commerce Summit will focus on standards, frameworks, and operating mo more
ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Shut Down Ohio Colleges and Universities
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Shut Down Ohio Colleges and Universities
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Columbus, Ohio- In a new video, Vivek Ramaswamy has rolled out a new plan for Ohio's future: shutting down colleges and universities. Ramaswamy said Ohio has too many colleges and universities and did not specify which he would shut down.
Ramaswamy : "I want us to have the best universities but we have too many of them. They need more
Identify and Obfuscate Sensitive Data Before Ingesting to Generative AI Engines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- KYNDRYL, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579311 B2, initially filed Feb. 9, 2024) developed by four inventors Cesar Augusto Rodriguez Bravo, Alajuela, Costa Rica; Ilyas Iyoob, Pflugerville, Texas; Venkatapurna Parthasarathy Madhira, Frisco, Texas; and C. Steven Kurlowecz, Carlisle, Massachusetts, for "Identify and obfuscate sensitive data before ingesting to generative AI engines." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579208 B1, initially filed Nov. 14, 2024) developed by Patryk Woszczyna, Cracow, Poland, and Jonathan A. Mills, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, for "Industrial automation generative artificial intelligence assistance interface with integrated organization capabilities." more
Intel Launches New Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series Mobile Processors
SANTA CLARA, California, March 17 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Launches New Core Ultra 200HX Plus Series Mobile Processors
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What's New: Intel today announced the launch of its new Intel(r) Core(tm) Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors, giving gamers and professionals new high-performance options in the Core Ultra 200 series family. more
KBR Launches INSITE 3.0, Expanding Digital Platform and Advancing AI Driven Growth Strategy
HOUSTON, Texas, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Launches INSITE 3.0, Expanding Digital Platform and Advancing AI Driven Growth Strategy
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HOUSTON, March 17, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced the launch of KBR INSITE 3.0, the latest evolution of its digital delivery platform and a major step forward in KBR's AI driven growth strategy. Developed in collaboration wi more
Keysight Advances AI Networking With Ultra Ethernet LLR and CBFC Interoperability Demonstration at OFC 2026
SANTA ROSA, California, March 17 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Keysight Advances AI Networking with Ultra Ethernet LLR and CBFC Interoperability Demonstration at OFC 2026
Joint demonstration with Broadcom validates next-generation link layer technologies at full 800GE line rate
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced it has achieved the industry more
Leadership Insight: The Importance Of Culture To Drive Organizational Digital Transformation
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, March 17 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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Leadership Insight: The Importance Of Culture To Drive Organizational Digital Transformation
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When we talk about digital transformation and building data-driven organizations, the first things that come to mind may be technological solutions. But there's something even more important that often gets overlooked: the organization's culture. Without buy-in from the employee more
Lwart Environmental Solutions Expands Long-Standing Relationship with Rimini Street, Consolidating Support for VMware and SAP Support to Regain Control of Licensing and Roadmap Decisions
PLEASANTON, California, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Lwart Environmental Solutions Expands Long-Standing Relationship with Rimini Street, Consolidating Support for VMware and SAP Support to Regain Control of Licensing and Roadmap Decisions
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Brazilian oil rerefinery avoids forced upgrades, stabilizes core systems and redirects IT savings toward business in more
Magnetic Memory in Dual Mode and AI Memory Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580012 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by Seung Heon Baek, Seoul, South Korea, for "Magnetic memory in dual mode and AI memory thereof." more
Management of Connector Services and Connected Artificial Intelligence Agents for Message Senders and Recipients
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579298 B2, initially filed July 15, 2025) developed by five inventors William DeWeese, Cocoa, Florida; John Marshall, Miami Beach, Florida; Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland; Spencer Reagan, Marietta, Georgia; and Erich Stuntebeck, Johns Creek, Georgia, for "Management of connector services and connected artificial intelligence agents for message senders and recipients." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579596 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2022) developed by three inventors Alan L Erickson, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Sarah Kong, Cupertino, California; and Betty Leong, Los Altos, California, for "Managing artificial intelligence derived image attributes." more
Method and Apparatus for Detecting Manipulation of a Technical Device in a Motor Vehicle Utilizing Methods of Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, Stuttgart, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579126 B2, initially filed Aug. 18, 2021) developed by seven inventors Adrien Serout, Stuttgart, Germany; Jens Stefan Buchner, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany; Markus Hanselmann, Stuttgart, Germany; Nicolas Ide, Gerlingen, Germany; Stefan Nagel, Waiblingen, Germany; Thomas Branz, Stuttgart, Germany; and Thilo Strauss, Ludwigsburg, Germany, for "Method and apparatus for detecting manipulati more
Method and Apparatus for Generating and Providing Data Video for Generating Training Data of Artificial Intelligence Model and Recording Medium on Which Program for the Same Is Recorded
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- RIDEFLUX INC., Jeju-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579789 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2022) developed by Hee Kon Kim, Jeju-si, South Korea, and Hawook Jeong, Jeju-si, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for generating and providing data video for generating training data of artificial intelligence model and recording medium on which program for the same is recorded." more
Method and System for Artificial Intelligence Based Enhancement of Sale Processes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579576 B2, initially filed Dec. 11, 2023) developed by six inventors Jake Marold, Pound Ridge, New York; Mike Dai, East Rutherford, New Jersey; Harlan Vossos, Hondo, Texas; Stuart Cruikshanks, London, United Kingdom; William Peak, New Canaan, Connecticut; and Guo-Zheng Yoong, London, United Kingdom, for "Method and system for artificial intelligence based enhancement of sale proc more
Method and System for Image Categorization Using a Visual Language Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INCEPTION AI IP LTD, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579184 B2, initially filed Sept. 20, 2023) developed by five inventors Ivona Najdenkoska, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Mohammad Derakhshani, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Yuki Asano, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cees Snoek, Volendam, Netherlands; and Marcel Worring, Amsterdam, Netherlands, for "Method and system for image categorization using a visual language model." more
Method and System for Recovering Data Associated With Artificial Intelligence Calculation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- REBELLIONS INC., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579036 B2, initially filed Sept. 4, 2024) developed by Seokju Yoon, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "Method and system for recovering data associated with artificial intelligence calculation." more
Method, Apparatus and Computer Program for Reading Rotator Cuff Tear State or Muscle Fat Degeneration Disorder Based on Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- SEEANN SOLUTION CO., LTD., Incheon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12575785 B2, initially filed Feb. 24, 2023) developed by three inventors Anna Seo, Incheon, South Korea; Youngjin Jeong, Incheon, South Korea; and Seokwon Chung, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method, apparatus and computer program for reading rotator cuff tear state or muscle fat degeneration disorder based on artificial intelligence." more
Methods and Apparatus for Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Building Maintenance Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- TOGAL.AI, INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578693 B1, initially filed June 1, 2025) developed by four inventors Patrick E Murphy, Miami, Florida; Johnny Maghzal, Miami, Florida; Patrick Hughes, Miami, Florida; and Thomas Patrick Murphy, Miami, Florida, for "Methods and apparatus for artificial intelligence enhanced building maintenance management." more
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact
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The early years of faculty members' careers are a formative and exciting time in which to establish a firm footing that helps determine the trajectory of researchers' studies. This includes building a research team, which demands innovative ideas and direction, creative collaborators, and reliable resou more
Motion Prediction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12576886 B2, initially filed March 29, 2021) developed by five inventors Alexandre Silva, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Alexander Heavens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Steffen Jaekel, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Bence Magyar, Bristol, United Kingdom; and Alejandro Bordallo, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, for "Motion prediction." more
NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability
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The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) released its long-term assessment and projects a grim outlook based on current utility plans that are focused on retiring firm capacity and adding weather-dependent renewable capacity.
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Huge projected demand increases, combined with the increas more
NetApp Accelerates Momentum in AI Leadership With NVIDIA
SUNNYVALE, California, March 17 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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NetApp Accelerates Momentum in AI Leadership with NVIDIA
NetApp AI Data Engine is launching to address complex data challenges
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced enhancements to its enterprise-grade data platform, enabling customers to remove roadblocks to AI innovati more
NetApp Unveils New High-Performance EF-Series Models
SUNNYVALE, California, March 17 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release:
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NetApp Unveils New High-Performance EF-Series Models
New systems deliver proven and affordable high-performance for most demanding workloads including AI, HPC and databases
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the release of the next generation of NetApp EF-Series storage systems, built more
NICE Actimize Positioned as a Leading Luminary in Celent's 2026 KYC Solutionscape and Technology Capabilities Matrix
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE Actimize Positioned as a Leading Luminary in Celent's 2026 KYC Solutionscape and Technology Capabilities Matrix
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NICE Actimize's planned enhancements include advanced analytics for payments screening and automated processes using GenAI
Hoboken, N.J. March 17, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, has been recognized by Cele more
Ohio State joins Midwestern universities to launch Third Coast Foundry
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State joins Midwestern universities to launch Third Coast Foundry
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The Ohio State University is joining seven leading Midwestern universities in the launch of Third Coast Foundry, a new San Francisco-based hub designed to strengthen the collective presence of Midwest research institutions in one of the world's most active venture ecosystems.
The initiative brings together partner universities to suppor more
Ore Dissolution and Iron Conversion System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ELECTRASTEEL, INC., Boulder, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12577696 B2, initially filed June 28, 2024) developed by four inventors Ai Quoc Pham, Boulder, Colorado; Sandeep Nijhawan, Boulder, Colorado; Adolfredo Alvarez, Boulder, Colorado; and Steven Fatur, Boulder, Colorado, for "Ore dissolution and iron conversion system." more
Platform for Digitally Twinning Subjects Into AI Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- INTELLECTUS PARTNERS, LLC, San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579226 B2, initially filed June 27, 2025) developed by David J La Placa, San Francisco, California, for "Platform for digitally twinning subjects into AI agents." more
Pressley Calls for Autonomy over Consumers' Personal Financial Data, Urges Support for CFPB Open Banking Rule to Limit Big Bank Abuse
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Calls for Autonomy over Consumers' Personal Financial Data, Urges Support for CFPB Open Banking Rule to Limit Big Bank Abuse
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"It's the people's data. It's the people's money. And we can't innovate financial privacy laws without our communities being at the center of those decisions."
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WASHINGTON - Today, at a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congresswoman A more
Remote Distance Estimation System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- AI INC., Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579677 B1, initially filed April 17, 2023) developed by three inventors Ali Ebrahimi Afrouzi, Henderson, Nevada; Soroush Mehrnia, Helsingborg, Sweden; and Lukas Robinson, York, Canada, for "Remote distance estimation system and method." more
Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small AI Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small AI Businesses
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act. The bill would allow for support to small AI businesses so they can compete in this emerging market and create jobs.
"The future of AI will be shaped not just b more
Rimini Street Announces Participation in the ROTH Capital Partners 38th Annual Investor Conference
PLEASANTON, California, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Announces Participation in the ROTH Capital Partners 38th Annual Investor Conference
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LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions, and the leading third more
RV Leadership Conference Key Takeaways
HERNDON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Leadership Conference Key Takeaways
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The 2026 Leadership Conference was a success, beginning with a warm Texas welcome on the evening of Tuesday, March 10. Attendees had the opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting through several creative activities, including a vintage record tie-dye station-where participants spun paint onto vinyl to create a unique souvenir, and a more
Secure Screen Rendering With Accessibility Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DIGITAL.AI SOFTWARE, INC., Raleigh, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578847 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2023) developed by four inventors Ariel Mordecai Hazan, Ashdod, Israel; Arundoss Samuel Selvadoss, Chennai, India; Khaled Abbas, Kfar Kana, Israel; and Ortal Tenenboum, Rosh Ha'Ein, Israel, for "Secure screen rendering with accessibility data." more
Security Camera
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1118737 S1, initially filed Feb. 19, 2025) developed by six inventors Ai Mitsufuji, Los Angeles, California; Mei-Hsuan Chen, Walnut Creek, California; Ming-Cheng Cheng, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Tsung-Kai Cheng, Taipei, Taiwan; Wen-Yo Lu, Pasadena, California; and John Modestine, Ambler, Pennsylvania, for "Security camera." more
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters - March 17
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- March 17
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Jennifer Billett, assistant research administrator in the Str more
Sensor System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- GATIK AI INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12578463 B1, initially filed May 28, 2025) developed by seven inventors Ashwath Kini, Mountain View, California; Andreas Bauer, Mountain View, California; Peter A. Forbes, Mountain View, California; Dharmateja Kadem, Mountain View, California; Apeksha Kumavat, Palo Alto, California; Arjun Narang, Palo Alto, California; and Gautam Narang, Palo Alto, California, for "Sensor system." more
Slotkin Legislation Puts Common-sense Guardrails on DOD AI Use Around Lethal Force, Spying on Americans and Nuclear Weapons
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Legislation Puts Common-sense Guardrails on DOD AI Use Around Lethal Force, Spying on Americans and Nuclear Weapons
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the AI Guardrails Act to establish left and right limits on how the Department of Defense can use AI. The bill establishes clear guardrails in three areas. It would ban the DOD from firing autonomous weapo more
Smart Contract Generation System and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DEEPSEE.AI INC., Draper, Utah has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579384 B2, initially filed March 11, 2022) developed by three inventors Stephen W. Shillingford, Salt Lake City, Utah; Bryan W. Sparks, Lindon, Utah; and Ryan W. McQueen, Sandy, Utah, for "Smart contract generation system and methods." more
South Dakota State University to Host Innovate AI 2026 Symposium
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 17 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University will host the Innovate AI 2026 Symposium, a one-day convening of leaders from academia, industry, government and the startup ecosystem to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming critical sectors of regional and national importance.
The event will be held on March 27 at the Sanford Event Barn in Sioux Falls an more
Spinal Decompression Rack With Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- An inventor from Allen, Texas, David Medrano has been awarded a patent (No. US 12575993 B1, initially filed Feb. 16, 2024) for "Spinal decompression rack with artificial intelligence." more
SuperCDMS SNOLAB cools down to near absolute zero, setting the stage for one of the world's most sensitive dark matter searches
MENLO PARK, California, March 17 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SuperCDMS SNOLAB cools down to near absolute zero, setting the stage for one of the world's most sensitive dark matter searches
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By Ali Sundermier
Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link)
Key takeaways:
* The Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) is a deep-underground experiment designed to detect light dark matter, a hypothesized form of matter that i more
System and Method for Detecting Hidden Executable Media Files Using Artificial Intelligence and Hashing Algorithms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580770 B2, initially filed Aug. 27, 2024) developed by five inventors Abhijit Behera, Hyderabad, India; Maneesh Kumar Sethia, Hyderabad, India; Joshita Aratikatla, Hyderabad, India; Catherine Xavier, Hyderabad, India; and Hemalatha Elluru, Ananthapuramu, India, for "System and method for detecting hidden executable media files using artificial intelligence and hashing al more
System and Method for Utilizing an AI Browser Agent in Identity Discovery and Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- LINX LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579288 B1, initially filed July 31, 2025) developed by four inventors Amir Ben Ami, Nehalim, Israel; Dror Hadas, Tel Aviv, Israel; Matan Haimovitch, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Niv Goldenberg, Brooklyn, New York, for "System and method for utilizing an AI browser agent in identity discovery and management." more
System and SoC Comprising Heterogeneous Processors Capable of Processing Artificial Intelligence and Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DEEPX CO., LTD., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579419 B1, initially filed Sept. 23, 2025) developed by Jeong Gyu Jang, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "System and SoC comprising heterogeneous processors capable of processing artificial intelligence and method thereof." more
Systems and Methods for Audio Source Localization in a Multi-Speaker System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- DATAVAULT AI INC., Beaverton, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12581257 B1, initially filed July 14, 2023) developed by three inventors Mitchell Fantuz, Beaverton, Oregon; Kenneth A. Boehlke, Beaverton, Oregon; and Jason R. Abele, Beaverton, Oregon, for "Systems and methods for audio source localization in a multi-speaker system." more
Systems and Methods for Distinguishing Between Human Speech and Machine Generated Speech
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- OUTBOUND AI INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579986 B2, initially filed March 12, 2024) developed by five inventors Ronen Reouveni, San Diego, California; Robert Piro, Ellensburg, Washington; Jonathan Wiggs, Seattle, Washington; Christina Quinn, Portland, Oregon; and Mohammed Soliman, Newton, Massachusetts, for "Systems and methods for distinguishing between human speech and machine generated speech." more
Systems and Methods for Entity, Relationship, and Timeline Generation From Complex Object Sets
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- TRANQUILITY AI INC., Jackson, Wyoming has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579593 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2024) developed by James T. Penrose, Laurel, Maryland, and David M. Harvilicz, Los Angeles, California, for "Systems and methods for entity, relationship, and timeline generation from complex object sets." more
Systems and Methods for Interface Generation Using Explore and Exploit Strategies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579155 B2, initially filed Oct. 18, 2023) developed by three inventors Dong Xu, Sunnyvale, California; Di Ai, Sunnyvale, California; and Xinzi Sun, Redwood City, California, for "Systems and methods for interface generation using explore and exploit strategies." more
Systems and Methods for Matching Record Objects to Electronic Activities Using Indexing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- PEOPLE.AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579104 B2, initially filed Aug. 19, 2024) developed by three inventors Sergey Surkov, Foster City, California; Mykola Pavlov, Kharkov, Ukraine; and Andrii Kvachov, Kiev, Ukraine, for "Systems and methods for matching record objects to electronic activities using indexing." more
Systems and Methods for Processing Images to Determine Biomarker Levels
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579645 B2, initially filed Aug. 17, 2023) developed by four inventors Jillian Sue, New York, New York; Marc Goldfinger, London, United Kingdom; Brandon Rothrock, Los Angeles, California; and Matthew Lee, London, United Kingdom, for "Systems and methods for processing images to determine biomarker levels." more
Systems and Methods for Using Artificial Intelligence to Audit Documents for Compliance With Guidelines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- An inventor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John Reed Hewlett, Jr. has been awarded a patent (No. US 12579559 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2025) for "Systems and methods for using artificial intelligence to audit documents for compliance with guidelines." more
Systems and Methods to Process Electronic Images With Automatic Protocol Revisions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12580071 B2, initially filed May 12, 2023) developed by Jeremy Daniel Kunz, New York, New York, and Donghun Lee, New York, New York, for "Systems and methods to process electronic images with automatic protocol revisions." more
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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TMC Opens 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
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Event Features Dozens of Technical Sessions and Premier Trade Show
Nashville - Today, American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council opened TMC's 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition here at the Music City Center.
"The TMC Annual more
Tools for Performance Testing and/or Training Autonomous Vehicle Planners
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12576864 B2, initially filed Oct. 29, 2021) developed by three inventors Francisco Eiras, Bristol, United Kingdom; Majd Hawasly, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; and Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, for "Tools for performance testing and/or training autonomous vehicle planners." more
Transforming Content Across Visual Mediums Using Artificial Intelligence and User Generated Media
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579710 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2023) developed by five inventors Chenguang Yang, Seattle, Washington; Xuan Li, Bellevue, Washington; Peng Qin, Redmond, Washington; Michael James Bentley, Bellevue, Washington; and Michael Louis Urciuoli, Seattle, Washington, for "Transforming content across visual mediums using artificial intelligence and user generated media." more
Tuskegee University Research Team Awarded $750,000 Grant to Identify Salmonella in Poultry Plants
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 17 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news:
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Tuskegee University Research Team Awarded $750,000 Grant to Identify Salmonella in Poultry Plants
A team of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have been awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to help poultry processors identify contamination risks earlier and improve food safety management acr more
Two-Thirds of Leaders View HR as Key Business Driver
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Two-Thirds of Leaders View HR as Key Business Driver
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* Global Survey from BCG and WFPMA of More Than 7,000 HR and Business Leaders Reveals that 65% of Senior Leaders See HR As a Key Business Enabler, Yet 51% Cite Administrative Load As Primary Barrier to Strategic Contribution
* Nearly 70% of Surveyed Companies Use GenAI, Yet On more
UA Little Rock Names College Level Rising Faculty Award Winners
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Names College Level Rising Faculty Award Winners
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named four faculty members as college-level recipients of the Rising Faculty Award, recognizing early-career faculty who have demonstrated exceptional promise in teaching, research, and service.
Each academic college can select one faculty member for the honor. These more
UC-San Diego: From Dog Soundboards to Smarter AI - What Animal Communication Reveals
LA JOLLA, California, March 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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From Dog Soundboards to Smarter AI: What Animal Communication Reveals
UC San Diego's Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs' "word buttons," the global fascination it sparked, and what it means for studying minds -- animal and artificial
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Why does studying animal communication matter -- and what might it teach us about building better AI? What can humans learn by m more
UH Launches Google Gemini for Education to Power Next-Generation Discovery and AI Proficiency
HOUSTON, Texas, March 17 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Launches Google Gemini for Education to Power Next-Generation Discovery and AI Proficiency
Secure, Enterprise-Grade AI Expands Research Capacity and Ensures Workforce-Ready Graduates
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The University of Houston has partnered with Google to provide Gemini for Education and NotebookLM to all students, faculty and staff, establishing a secure, universitywide artificial intelligence foundation designed to more
University analytics center rebrands and relaunches to help illuminate its field
RADFORD, Virginia, March 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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University analytics center rebrands and relaunches to help illuminate its field
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As the world presses onward into a realm of new technologies and advanced artificial intelligence, humankind's ability to skillfully analyze systems - and, more specifically, the ways in which those systems can succeed or fail - has taken on an even enhanced significance.
Radford University's Center for Applied Analyti more
Updated Core Curriculum Slated for April Faculty Vote
DENVER, Colorado, March 17 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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Updated Core Curriculum Slated for April Faculty Vote
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For the first time in more than a decade, faculty are poised to vote on major changes to the structure of CU Denver's core curriculum -the foundational set of general education courses that all undergraduates take.
To better serve students in a fast-changing educational and professional landscape, CU Denver needs to update its core curriculum. Fa more
Using Metadata to Assist Generative AI to Achieve Natural Language to SQL Query Construction With Added Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12579144 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2024) developed by five inventors Bryan Siu Him So, Hayward, California; Ramchand Raman, Redwood City, California; Nikhil Tungare, Belmont, California; Arvin Tjen, Hayward, California; and Clifford Godwin, Alamo, Nevada, for "Using metadata to assist generative AI to achieve natural language to SQL query construction with added s more
Welch, Blackburn, Urge ByteDance to Immediately Shut Down 'Seedance 2.0' AI Video Model Following Copyright Infringement
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Blackburn, Urge ByteDance to Immediately Shut Down 'Seedance 2.0' AI Video Model Following Copyright Infringement
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Senators: "Seedance 2.0 poses a direct threat to the American intellectual property system and, more broadly, to the constitutional rights and economic livelihoods of our creative community."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn more
Army Harnesses AI to Fuel Soldiers' Decision-Making
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Army Harnesses AI to Fuel Soldiers' Decision-Making
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Artificial intelligence is streamlining decision-making for soldiers and commanders and changing the modern battlefield, two senior Army cyber officials said.
"The Army is transforming the way we make decisions. We no longer have stovepipe environments where decisions are made. AI is playing an incredible role more
George Mason establishes C5I Center Korea: Leading the AI-driven defense transformation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason establishes C5I Center Korea: Leading the AI-driven defense transformation
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New C51 center will spearhead South Korea's defense AI transformation and bolster the Republic of Korea-U.S. tech alliance.
It began in 1989 with a small but ambitious research center founded by Harry L. Van Trees at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. A West Point valedictorian and former principal deput more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13180) on March 10, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), as Passed by the House
H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) as engrossed in the House of Repre more
Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets - Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13182) on March 10, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets: Frameworks
Rapid advancements in the capability and availability of artificial intelligence (AI) - particularly of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a subset of AI that can generate new content - have been accompanied by concerns that thes more
Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 & Retroactivity for Benefit Applications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13181) on March 10, 2026, by social policy analyst Zhe Li:
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Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 and Retroactivity for Benefit Applications
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA, P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two Social Security provisions - the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provis more
India-U.S. - Major Arms Transfers & Military Exercises Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12438) on March 10, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt:
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India-U.S.: Major Arms Transfers and Military Exercises
In October 2025, India's defense minister - in the course of inking a third 10-year defense framework agreement with the United States - called defense "the major pillar" of bilateral ties. The latest pact, meant to strengthen "interopera more
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10784) on March 10, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This Insight evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the Treasury and the current financial situation of the NFIP. On February 10, 2025, the NFIP bo more
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration FY2026 Budget Request & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13024) on March 12, 2026, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency in the Department of Commerce. NOAA's stated mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran - Munitions & Missile Defense Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12668) on March 12, 2026, by defense policy analysts Hannah D. Dennis and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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Congress has expressed interest in the status of the U.S. military's inventories of munitions (e.g., ammunition, bombs, missiles, torpedoes, anti-aircraft weapons, missile interceptors). Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) on March 11, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM) (P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - The Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12782) on March 11, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025
Three entities in the Department of the Interior (DOI) share responsibility for managing the nation's ocean energy resources on almost 2.5 billion acres of the U.S. outer continental shelf (OCS). The Bureau of Ocean Energy Man more
Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10799) on March 11, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard:
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Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The 119th Congress may engage the Trump Administration with regard to U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia's National Project for Atomic Energy and proposals for U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy coop more
Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann:
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Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance
In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which incl more
Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12667) on March 11, 2026, by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran:
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The Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy
On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America (the strategy). The document builds upon earlier cyber-related actions and describe the Administration's policies and postures on cybersecurity. This Insight describes more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on March 10, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: China's Political System
The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) is the only Communist Party-led state among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and among the G-20 major economies. As Congress has intensified its focus on China o more
FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 9, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and th more
Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards - Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12861) on March 10, 2026, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards: Policy Issues
While the cost of financial services is a perennial topic of congressional debate, Congress has recently paid particular attention to the costs associated with credit cards, one of the most popular payme more
Prescription Drug Importation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11056) on March 10, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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Prescription Drug Importation
In the context of rising drug prices, commercial and personal importation of prescription drugs from other countries at lower prices is often a subject of discussion. Generally, the importation or reimportation of a prescription drug that does not meet Federal Food, Drug more
Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12666) on March 9, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict: Considerations for Congress
As U.S. military operations in Iran continue, Congress may examine how U.S. and partner forces plan to address potential loss of control by Iranian authorities of weapons of mass des more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on March 10, 2026, by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army design more
Decennial Census of Population & Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12909) on March 9, 2026, American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
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The Decennial Census of Population and Housing: An Overview
Every decade in the year ending with "0," the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the decennial census of population and housing. The decennial census is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, in order more
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13175) on March 9, 2026, by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is an agency within the Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347, dated September 5, 2025. The DPAA's stated mission is to "provide th more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Foreign Principal Locations & Activities in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13176) on March 9, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): Foreign Principal Locations and Activities in the United States
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621) requires foreign agents (i.e., individuals and groups) doing political, advocacy, or representational work in the more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) on March 9, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established high more
U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12421) on March 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
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The U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) System
Background
Protecting high-value military sites against enemy cruise missile (CM), uncrewed aerial system (UAS), and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) attacks has long been an more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Columbia University Public Health Researcher Advocates for Continued MRNA Vaccine Development
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sara Jane Samuel, public health researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, expressing support for the establishment of a public docket for the proceedings and emphasized the importance of transparent public engagement in decisions affecting national vaccine policy.
Samuel's expertise in vaccine uptake, ethics, and history positions her as a formidable voice in the ongoing dialogue surrounding immunization. In her academic work, she has i more
106 U.S. Congress Members Urge HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rules on Transgender Youth Healthcare
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 106 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing proposed regulations affecting healthcare access for transgender youth. In the public comment letter, the lawmakers urged the agency to abandon proposed rules addressing Medicaid funding and hospital participation requirements tied to gender-related medical care for minors.
According to the lawmakers, these proposed rules threaten to sig more
21 U.S. Congress Members Urge HUD to Withdraw Mixed Status Housing Rule Citing Risk of Family Separation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 21 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
According to the letter, the proposed regulation would deny housing assistance to families where not all members possess eligible immigration status. This change would mainly impact mixed-status families, leading to fears of evi more
39 Census Stakeholders Groups Warns Test Changes Threaten 2030 Count Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 39 census stakeholders organization submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about proposed changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition argues that scaling back the test and altering its design could undermine efforts to achieve an accurate national count.
One of the primary issues highlighted in the letter is the decision to reduce the number of census test sites from six t more
Air Line Pilots Association Raises Concerns Over FAA's Radio Altimeter System Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) addressing the proposed regulations for "Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems." ALPA expresses support for the objectives aimed at maintaining the safe operation of radio altimeter (RA) dependent systems in the emerging C-band spectrum environment.
In the letter, ALPA underscores the critical importance of safety analysis assumpti more
Airlines for America Urge FAA to Expedite Radio Altimeter Upgrade Process for Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed rulemaking on Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems. The organization emphasizes the need for swift upgrades to radio altimeter systems to ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of aviation safety amidst the evolving spectrum landscape.
In the letter, A4A expressed gratitude for the FAA's commitment to enhanc more
Allegheny Forest Defense Project Opposes Forest Service Rule Changes on Public Participation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Allegheny Forest Defense Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service criticizing proposed amendments that would undermine public participation in forest management decisions. The letter argues that the proposal conflicts with requirements under the National Forest Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
In their letter, the organization criticizes the short ten-day comment periods outlined in the pr more
Alliance for Driver Safety & Security Urges Denial of Petition to Exempt ELD Requirement
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging it to deny the Federation of Professional Truckers request for an exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. This initiative is part of the agency's effort to maintain safety standards and compliance within the trucking industry.
The Trucking Alliance, a coalition advocating for improvements in freight transportation safet more
Alteryx Advocates for Robust Digital Infrastructure Strategy for Transportation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Alteryx has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the establishment of a National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI). The organization highlights that a well-developed TDI strategy is vital for modernizing multimodal transportation systems and supports the Department's missions of enhancing safety, resilience, equitable access, and economic competitiveness.
In the letter, Alteryx emphasizes that digital in more
American Chemistry Council Raises Concerns Over Proposed Perchlorate Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to regulate perchlorate in drinking water. The organization contends that the draft regulation contradicts scientific findings and does not provide a sufficient basis for imposing a national primary drinking water regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate.
In its letter, ACC highlights the EPA's own asse more
American Diabetes Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Health Care Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for plan year 2027. The organization's feedback focuses on how these proposals may impact individuals living with diabetes and pre-diabetes.
In its letter, the ADA outlined specific provisions that could adversely affect the treatment options and finan more
American Forest Resource Council Seeks Changes to Forest Service Proposed Rule on Objection Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Forest Resource Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the Proposed Rule on the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process. The organization advocates for improvements to the regulation that governs the Objection Process, raising concerns about stakeholder exclusion and timelines related to public engagement.
In its letter, AFRC emphasizes the need for inclusive participatio more
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Opposes DOE Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns over proposed regulatory changes that threaten to undermine accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
ATRA, the largest professional association representing recreational therapy practitioners, emphasizes that the proposed changes would dismantle essential protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 more
Arab American Institute Raises Concerns Over 2026 Census Operational Test
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Arab American Institute (AAI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce voicing concerns over the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. AAI emphasizes the importance of accurate census data for communities historically underrepresented in federal statistics.
In its letter, AAI outlines several critical issues regarding the operational test, particularly highlighting that the proposed testing methods may not yield reliable more
Asian Texans for Justice Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test's Impact on 2030 Census Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Asian Texans for Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expressed its concerns over the announced scope of the operational test, specifically regarding the reduction of test sites and the limitations on methodologies that could affect the accuracy of the upcoming census.
Asian Texans for Justice, which serves over 2 million Asian American and Paci more
Cargo Airline Association Urges FAA to Finalize Rule on Radio Altimeter Systems
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging a timely finalization of the proposed rule concerning interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems. The organization emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety and operational reliability of aviation as the industry navigates the potential impacts of next-generation wireless services in the Upper C-band frequency range.
In its letter, the more
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to a proposed interim final rule regarding appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). This rule, which restructures administrative appellate review in immigration cases, has raised concerns over its potential to undermine due process and access to legal representation.
According to CLINIC, the proposed amendments, more
Center For Disability Opposes HUD Proposal Citing Risks to Seniors and Disabled Residents
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for Disability submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed revisions to regulations under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 related to verification of eligible status. The letter argues that the proposal would increase the risk of housing instability for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
According to the organization, the proposed regulation changes threaten to further exa more
Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Forest Service Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing concerns about proposed amendments which pertain to the project-level predecisional administrative review process that governs how the Forest Service manages land use within national forests, including significant areas of the Tongass National Forest, where the Tlingit and Haida people have long-standing h more
City of Union City (Calif.) Vice Mayor Patino Warns Census Test Changes Could Harm Latino Count Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The City of Union City (California) Vice Mayor Jaime Patino submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing elements of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing approach could worsen undercounts of Latino residents and affect access to federal resources.
Patino highlighted the detrimental effects caused by the undercount from the last census in 2020, noting that significant steps mu more
Common Cause Georgia Urges Commerce Department to Expand 2026 Census Test Design
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Common Cause Georgia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasizes that fair representation begins with accurate census data, which play a critical role in understanding and addressing the needs of all communities.
In its comments, Common Cause Georgia highlights the importance of the operational test in ensuring free and fair more
Competitive Carriers Association Backs FAA Altimeter Proposal Urges Faster Modernization And Spectrum Certainty
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting proposed requirements for interference tolerant radio altimeter systems while urging clear timelines and protections for wireless spectrum use.
In its correspondence, CCA emphasized the importance of modernizing radio altimeter systems to effectively operate in today's advanced radiofrequency environment. The organization, representing a coalition of c more
Conn. Public Health Dept. Submits Comments on Proposed Perchlorate Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate. The proposal aims to enhance public health protection through regulation of a contaminant identified as harmful to thyroid function and fetal neurodevelopment.
CT DPH, which is tasked with enforcing the federal Safe Drinking Water Act in Connectic more
Covenant High School Teacher Opposes DOE Proposal to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Cloe Van Oss, an English teacher at Covenant High School, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
According to the letter, the proposals would eliminate requirements ensuring that newly constructed and modified facilities are fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. The rescission includes the important mandate under 10 C.F.R. Se more
CPAC Foundation Center For Regulatory Freedom Urges Continued Support for Civics Education Program
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning the renewal of the information collection associated with its civics and citizenship training program. The letter addresses the importance of providing effective educational materials to prospective citizens as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The CRF argues that the Civics and Citize more
CPAC Foundation Urges DHS to Enhance Departure Notification System
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the proposed extension of the Departure Notification Record information collection. The letter highlights the importance of voluntary compliance mechanisms in improving the efficiency of immigration enforcement while emphasizing the need for reliable data to track departures.
In its correspondence, CRF underlines that tools e more
DFM Data Corp. Urges Standards Driven Approach to Transportation Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- DFM Data Corp. Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the need for creating a national strategy focused on transportation digital infrastructure. The letter outlines recommendations for advancing digital transformation within the transportation sector.
The organization stresses the necessity of establishing standardized communication protocols and data management practices that enhance the efficiency and security o more
Equal Justice Society Challenges DOE Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Equal Justice Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing proposed direct final rules that aim to change accessibility requirements for federally assisted programs. The EJS letter urges the immediate withdrawal of the proposals, claiming that they threaten to undermine critical protections for people with disabilities.
The contested rules, identified by Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, were publis more
Federal Unions Oppose OPM Rule on Suitability Appeals Citing Loss of Worker Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Treasury Employees Union, National Federation of Federal Employees, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management opposing a proposed rule on suitability action appeals. The unions told the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that the proposal would weaken long standing protections for federal employee more
General Aviation Manufacturers Association Urges FAA for Clarity on Radio Altimeter Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighting the importance of clarity regarding the proposed rule on interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems.
In its letter, GAMA emphasizes its commitment to promoting safety and interests within the general aviation industry, representing a network of 140 leading manufacturers. The organization conveyed appreciation for the col more
Honeywell International Supports FAA Altimeter Rule Urges Clarifications on Timelines and Operational Impacts
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Honeywell International Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting proposed requirements for interference tolerant radio altimeter systems while recommending refinements to implementation timelines and operational policies.
In its submission, Honeywell expressed strong support for the FAA's proposed interference tolerance requirements for radar altimeters, which seek to enhance compatibility of these systems within the Nation more
Idaho Gov. Office of Species Conservation Requests Improvements to U.S. Forest Service NEPA Commenting Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Idaho Governor Office of Species Conservation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing portions of a proposed rule on project level administrative review while supporting certain process updates.
In the letter, the OSC expresses appreciation for the USFS's efforts to update the legal notice requirement from newspapers to electronic postings on the agency's national forest websites. This modernization is seen as a progressive st more
Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living Opposes DOE Rule Changes Affecting Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed regulatory changes that could undermine accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
IICIL, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities, argues that the proposed changes threaten decades of progress in ensuring accessibility in new construction and existing facilities. The or more
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Seeks Reversal of FRA Approval Allowing Track Measurement Deviation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration seeking reconsideration of an agency approval tied to a Union Pacific track inspection system.
The Brotherhood represents thousands of track inspectors and maintenance-of-way employees responsible for identifying and addressing track defects across the national rai more
Kettle Range Conservation Group Opposes Forest Service Rule Changes Citing Reduced Public Input
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Kettle Range Conservation Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service arguing the changes would limit public involvement in forest management decisions. The letter argues that reduced timelines and page limits would make meaningful participation in National Forest projects difficult.
KRCG highlighted several specific changes that they find objectionable, including the proposed reduction of public comment periods from 3 more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Opposes Census Test Plan Citing Risks Of Latino Undercount
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing aspects of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing approach could undermine efforts to achieve an accurate count of Latino communities.
The letter outlines concerns regarding the proposed operational test, which, according to LJP, lacks scientific rigor and undermines efforts to accurately count Latinos. With an e more
Long Island Center for Independent Living Group Urges DOE To Withdraw Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Long Island Center for Independent Living Inc. (LICIL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to recent proposed rule changes regarding nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The organization emphasizes that the modifications threaten critical accessibility standards that ensure full community participation and equality.
LICIL argues that the proposed rules, categorized under Docket more
Meals on Wheels America Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test for 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Meals on Wheels America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasized the importance of reliable Census data for understanding the needs of the older population and expressed concern over the current plan's limitations and methodological flaws.
The organization asserts that accurate Census data play a critical role in ensuring that all indivi more
Michigan Elder Justice Initiative Opposes DOE Plan to Roll Back Disability Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy urging it to reconsider its proposed regulations that may rescind critical accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
MEJI, a nonprofit law firm focused on empowering low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities, argues that the proposed changes to the Department of Energy's regulations would have detrimental effects on accessib more
Mid Michigan Industries Urges Energy Department to Withdraw Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mid-Michigan Industries submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed regulatory changes tied to nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs. The organization argues that the proposals would remove long standing accessibility protections for people with disabilities by rescinding regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
With a mission rooted in fostering inclusive opportunities through employ more
Minnesota State Demographic Center Raises Concerns Over Limited Testing for 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Minnesota State Demographic Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the agency's plans for the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expresses concern over what it describes as a scaled-back scope of testing that may hinder effective execution of the upcoming decennial census.
According to the center, the decennial census serves as the foundation of the nation's statistical framework, i more
Minnesotans for the American Community Survey & 2030 Census Warns Census Test Design Fails to Address Rural and Tribal Undercount Risks
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Minnesotans for the American Community Survey and 2030 Census (MACS 2030) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the design and scope of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the upcoming 2030 Census. The organization argues that the current plan will not yield the accurate data necessary for a fair census and poses significant risks to underrepresented communities.
In its correspondence, MACS 2030 highlighted key more
Miss. Retired Nurse Opposes Energy Department Proposal to Remove Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sharon Lobert, a retired nurse from Jackson, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The proposed rules, outlined in docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, aim to rescind essential portions of the Department of Energy's regulations that implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These changes would eliminat more
Muscular Dystrophy Association Opposes DOE's Direct Final Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations that significantly impact individuals with disabilities.
In their letter, MDA expressed concerns that the direct final rules threaten essential provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The organization highlights that the proposed rule under DOE-HQ-2025-0015 would eliminate a critical requirement mandating more
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Opposes OPM Suitability Appeals Rule Warning of Politicized Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing proposed changes to suitability action appeals procedures. The letter argues that the proposal would weaken independent oversight and increase the risk of politically influenced employment decisions.
NARFE asserts that this proposed shift would undermine the independence of the review process, replacing a body of Senate-confirmed more
Natural Resources Defense Council Advocates for Stricter Perchlorate Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging it to adopt a stringent maximum contaminant level (MCL) for perchlorate.
The NRDC emphasizes that the proposed options for perchlorate limits-set at 20 parts per billion (ppb), 40 ppb, or 80 ppb-are insufficient to safeguard public health. The organization argues that these levels are significantly less protective compared to existin more
NeuroFaith Supports Clarification on Gender Dysphoria as a Non-Disability
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- NeuroFaith LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
NeuroFaith argues that this position is informed by clinical experience rather than political ideology. The letter asserts that the classification of gender dysphoria should respect the legislative intent of Congress, which excluded "gende more
Nevada State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Opposes Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposal Limiting Adult Dental Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Nevada State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services voicing opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit states from including adult dental services as an Essential Health Benefit in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans starting in 2027. This potential restriction raises concerns about public health, particularly the implications for individuals who suffer from untreated more
Northern Regional Center For Independent Living Opposes DOE Plan to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that could undermine accessibility for people with disabilities in federally assisted programs.
In its letter, NRCIL highlighted that the proposed rules, under Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, would rescind critical parts of current regulations implementing Section 504 of the Re more
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Changes on Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes tied to nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs and activities, warning that the revisions would weaken accessibility protections for people with disabilities.
The NRCIL cautions that proposed rules linked to Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024 would rescind key parts of the DOE's regu more
Obelisk Tech Systems Calls for Relief from VEVRAA Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding VEVRAA recordkeeping requirements tied to federal defense contracts. The letter argues that current compliance obligations under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act create operational conflicts for companies performing classified or sensitive national security work under sole source procurement authorities.
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Opulent Mobility Opposes Proposed Accessibility Rule Changes by DOE
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Opulent Mobility has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes concerning accessibility in federally assisted programs. The organization highlights that the changes threaten to diminish accessibility standards critical to supporting people with disabilities.
In its letter, Opulent Mobility addresses Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which propose to rescind essential sections of t more
Organized Village of Kasaan Raises Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Organized Village of Kasaan submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed amendments to regulations governing project level administrative review processes. The letter argues that the proposed rule would restrict Tribal participation in decisions affecting National Forest System lands.
In its letter, OVK, a federally recognized Tribe rich in cultural and spiritual connections to the lands and waters of the To more
Paula Kauffman-Oberly Counseling Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Paula Kauffman-Oberly Counseling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter argues that the proposal would weaken accessibility protections and negatively affect individuals with disabilities.
The comment letter highlights concerns over Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which seek to revoke existing regulatory provisions that more
Population Association of America, Association of Population Centers Urge Commerce Department to Restore Full 2026 Census Test Plan
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Population Association of America and the Association of Population Centers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about planned changes to the 2026 operational test for the 2030 decennial census. The organizations argues that reducing the scale of the test and altering its design could weaken preparations for the next national population count.
A key issue highlighted in the letter is the Department's decision to reduce more
Regional Center of the East Bay Opposes DOE's Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Regional Center of the East Bay has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to proposed rules that could significantly alter accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
The letter argues that the proposed changes threaten the accessibility of federally assisted programs, with particular emphasis on the elimination of regulations that mandate new construction and alterations be fully accessible. Th more
Runners For Public Lands Urges USDA Forest Service to Maintain Public Comment Periods
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Runners for Public Lands has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process. The proposed rule seeks to reduce the comment periods significantly for Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), which RPL argues would hinder public participation and effective decision-making regarding environmental projects.
In its communi more
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Requests Extension of Comment Period on Stablecoin Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting a 60-day extension to the deadline for public comments on proposed rules related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
In the letter sent to the OCC, SIFMA highlighted the myriad complex policy, legal, and operational issues presented by the proposed rulemaking. These is more
Senior Executives Association Raises Concerns Over OPM's Proposed Suitability Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senior Executives Association (SEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) expressing concerns regarding OPM's proposed rule concerning suitability action appeals. The proposed changes, which aim to streamline the process, have raised alarms among SEA members, who represent Senior Executive Service professionals and other career federal executives.
In its correspondence, SEA outlined several issues with the proposed rule tha more
Senior Executives Association Voices Concerns Over OPM's Proposed Reduction-in-Force Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senior Executives Association (SEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management expressing concerns regarding a proposed rule on reduction-in-force (RIF) appeals. SEA has been advocating for a merit-based and nonpartisan civil service since 1980.
In its letter, SEA acknowledges the need to modernize the RIF appeals system, citing shortcomings of the current framework that has led to prolonged uncertainty for employees following y more
SOMOS Mayfair Opposes Census Test Plan Warning of Latino Undercount Risks
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- SOMOS Mayfair submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing aspects of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing framework could undermine efforts to accurately count Latino communities and weaken future census planning.
The organization emphasizes that as the Bureau prepares for the upcoming census, it must prioritize rectifying the historical undercounting of Latinos. In their le more
Suisun City Housing Authority Opposes HUD Rule Citing Displacement And Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Suisun City Housing Authority submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed changes to verification requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter argues that the proposal would disrupt housing stability and increase administrative strain on local agencies.
The proposed rule would amend existing regulations concerning housing assistance for mixed-status families, which inc more
Umpqua Watersheds Raises Concerns Over Proposed Forest Service Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Umpqua Watersheds has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service voicing concerns that the proposed changes could significantly undermine public involvement in federal land management decisions, particularly in the Umpqua National Forest and surrounding areas.
In its letter, Umpqua Watersheds emphasized the crucial role it plays in offering a science-based community voice for over thirty years, advocating for the protection and restoration of public for more
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island Opposes Proposed Rule Changes to Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes in regulations concerning nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs and activities.
The advocacy group highlights that the proposed rules would rescind essential provisions from the DOE's Section 504 regulations, which mandate that new construction and alterations be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. more
United Community Church of Morrisville Opposes DOE Rule Changes Citing Threats to Disability Access Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The United Community Church of Morrisville submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter argues that the proposed rules would weaken accessibility protections for individuals with disabilities.
The proposed rule changes detailed in Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024 threaten to eliminate essential accessibility standards for new c more
Vera Institute of Justice Urges Rescission of Immigration Appeals Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Vera Institute of Justice submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing changes to appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization urges that the interim final rule undermines due process protections and weakens meaningful review of immigration cases.
In the letter, Vera argues that the IFR, published on February 6, 2026, drastically compresses the filing deadline for B more
Washington State Demographer Urges Census Bureau to Restore Full 2026 Test Scope
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mike Mohrman, demographer for the State of Washington, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of the State of Washington to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau expressing concerns about the decision to cut back testing locations and methodology that may ultimately affect the accuracy of the census.
The decennial census serves as one of the federal government's largest undertakings, and according to the state, limiting testing significantly undermines its e more
16 Environmental Groups Oppose Forest Service Rule on Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 16 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing a proposed revision to the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process governing national forest management decisions.
The letter emphasizes that community members and stakeholders hold a vested interest in how public lands are managed, and stress the historical necessity of a review process that allows for public inv more
17 Environmental Groups Urge NOAA to Reject Proposal Reopening Cordell Bank Fishing Areas
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 17 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opposing a proposal to repeal the Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area as a stand alone measure.
The undersigned organizations have raised serious concerns regarding both the procedural and substantive aspects of the modifications proposed by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Paci more
4 U.S. Senators Back Requests to Expand Red Snapper Fishing Season
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 4 U.S. senators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing support for exempted fishing permit applications submitted by four southeastern state wildlife agencies seeking expanded management of the red snapper fishery.
The letter emphasizes the need for state-level management models, arguing that the federal model has often fallen short. Last season, red snapper fishing for recreational use was limited to only two days, more
52 U.S. Congress Members Oppose HUD Proposal Ending Prorated Housing Aid for Mixed Status Families
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 52 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposal tied to verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
With tens of thousands at risk of losing housing assistance, the lawmakers argue that this proposal contradicts promises made by the administration to improve housing affordability. By eliminating the proration policy, entire fa more
Alameda County Health Opposes HHS Proposal on Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Alameda County Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
According to the letter, 5% of high school students and 1.8% of adults in Alameda County identify as transgender. The proposed rule, they argue, would exacerbate health disparities faced by these communities, including higher rates of more
Alaska Miners Association Supports Proposed Rule Changes to Forest Service Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Alaska Miners Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed amendments to the Forest Service's Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process.
The association highlighted that the proposed rule, aimed at streamlining the review process for mining operations, would have a profound impact on mining projects nationwide. The AMA endorsed the perspectives of the National Mining Association and t more
American Association of Christian Schools Supports HHS Proposal on Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The American Association of Christian Schools submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
AACS represents 730 member schools across the U.S., employing over 15,500 teachers and serving approximately 129,000 students. The organization advocates for a faith-based approach to education and emphasizes more
American Dental Hygienists' Association Urges CMS to Retain Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The letter emphasizes the importance of retaining routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit, arguing that it is vital for ensuring comprehensive health care access for millions of Americans.
In the letter, ADHA, which re more
California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Comment on NCUA's Proposed Catastrophic Act Reporting Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding its proposed amendments to catastrophic act reporting regulations. The proposed rule is a part of a broader deregulation initiative launched by the agency to streamline regulatory processes and reduce unnecessary burdens on credit unions.
The letter outlines three key proposals aimed at modifying the current rule under 12 C.F.R. Part 748. more
California Housing Authorities Oppose Proposed Rule from HUD on Immigration Status Verification for Assisted Housing
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The California Association of Housing Authorities (CAHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that could significantly undermine housing stability for thousands of families across the nation.
The proposed rule, titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status, was published on February 20, 2026, and CAHA argues that it revives and expands more
CPAC Foundation Urges Performance Based Approach to Global Automated Driving Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addressing the proposed Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). This proposal has been designed to streamline vehicle safety regulations across international borders, aiming to advance safety in the burgeoning field of automated mobility.
In their letter, the more
Defending Education Voices Support for Proposed Disability Rule on Disability
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Defending Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing its support for proposed regulatory rules concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This initiative aims to clarify the definitions and applications of disability under federal financial assistance programs.
The letter highlights the necessity of the proposed rule, asserting that it restores adherence to the legislative intent behind ant more
Defense Credit Union Council Backs NCUA Proposal to Revise Catastrophic Act Reporting Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed changes to catastrophic reporting requirements for federally insured credit unions. The proposed rule aligns with the needs of credit unions serving active-duty military members, veterans and their families.
DCUC, which represents over 200 defense-affiliated credit unions and 40 million members, high more
Environmental Defense Fund Raises Concerns Over PHMSA's Special Permit Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has issued a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's handling of special permit requests, particularly in light of a recent policy shift.
In the letter, EDF outlines that this new policy, announced by Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, effectively undermines essential protections meant to ensure pipeline safety and environmental integrity. T more
Epic Urges HHS to Remove Health IT Certification Burdens but Rework Information Blocking Changes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Epic has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Certification Program and information blocking requirements outlined in the HTI-5 Proposed Rule. The company expresses concern that certain deregulatory actions could inadvertently increase the burden on certified developers rather than relieving it.
In its letter, Epic supports the finalization of many proposed revisions intended to remove more
Equal Protection Project Urges Clarification on Disability Definitions
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Equal Protection Project (EPP), a project of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for a clarification of the definition of "disability" as it pertains to "gender dysphoria."
In its letter, the organization asserts that current interpretations of gender dysphoria should not be considered a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Opposes Changes to Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed amendments to the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process governing decisions affecting national forests and grasslands.
FSEEE argues that the proposed changes represent a retreat from the agency's mandate to manage public lands transparently and accountably. The letter contends that the revisions, wh more
Friends of the Clearwater Raise Concerns Over USDA Forest Service's Proposed Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Friends of the Clearwater has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed amendments to its Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process regulations. FOC argues that these changes threaten public engagement in environmental oversight and management on national forest lands.
In the letter, FOC asserts that the proposed rule seeks to make it significantly more difficult for citizens t more
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Gwen Volk INFOCUS Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing concerns over the proposed rule which focuses on the verification of eligible immigration status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
In the comment letter, the firm, which specializes in regulatory compliance in HUD-assisted housing programs, highlights significant operational and policy issues that could arise from th more
Heart of America Medical Center Opposes HRSA's Proposed Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Heart of America Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the request for information on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. In the public comment letter, the hospital urged the agency to maintain the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B drug pricing program rather than replacing it with a rebate based system.
In their letter, Heart of America Medical Center emphasized the longs more
HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Urges Careful Approach to Health IT Deregulation and Information Blocking Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for reducing regulatory burden but cautioned that policy changes should not undermine interoperability, patient safety or industry investment in key capabilities.
The EHR Association appreciates the deregulatory efforts by the ASTP/ONC aimed at reducing the compliance burden on health IT developers while maintaining impor more
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule Change
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a controversial proposed rule regarding the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter, argues that the new rule threatens the stability of mixed-status households and disproportionately impacts U.S. citizens, particularly children and seniors.
The proposed rule more
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed regulation that would amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 regarding the verification of eligible status for housing assistance. The letter articulates numerous concerns regarding the negative impact this proposed rule would have on vulnerable households across the nation, particularl more
Mich. Special Education Director Opposes Energy Department Proposal to Remove Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Olivia Zienert, special education director and disability advocate from Grand Haven, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The comment letter specifically addresses Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The former proposes to rescind critical accessibility requirements for new constructions, while the latt more
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Opposes HHS Proposal on Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
In its letter, the council emphasizes that the proposed measures fail to adequately address how neurological composition affects individuals seeking both physical and psychological healthcare, potentially vio more
Muscular Dystrophy Association Opposes HHS Proposal Affecting Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance. The association urged the agency to maintain updates included in the 2024 Section 504 regulations, arguing that the proposal could weaken protections important to individuals living with neuromuscular diseases.
MDA, a lea more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Advocates for Modernization of Catastrophic Act Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has issued a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the Catastrophic Act Reporting requirements.
In its letter, NASCUS acknowledged the NCUA's efforts to modernize reporting protocols, highlighting several proposed amendments that align with contemporary business practices. These include replacing the previous requirement to notify more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Comments on NCUA's Proposed Rule to Amend Suretyship and Guaranty
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its proposed rule that seeks to amend existing suretyship and guaranty regulations. The proposed amendments would remove certain deposit and collateral requirements that have been deemed burdensome for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) as they engage in suretyship and guaranty activities.
NASCUS expre more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Urges NCUA to Streamline Advertising Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments which addresses the accuracy of advertising and notice of insured status. NASCUS stating that the changes would alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens on credit unions while maintaining consumer protections.
In its comments, NASCUS highlighted the proposal to eliminate prescripti more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Urges Federal Reserve to Enforce Community Benefits Agreement for OceanFirst Merger
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve Board urging regulators to condition approval of a proposed merger between OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation on a comprehensive Community Benefits Agreement.
The NCRC, representing over 700 community-based organizations that advocate for fairness and equity in banking, housing, and lending, has highlighted the merger's implications for compet more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Woodstock Institute Urge Regulators to Reject Enova Bid to Acquire Grasshopper Bank
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the Woodstock Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve Board opposing applications by Enova International Inc. to become a bank holding company and merge with Grasshopper Bancorp Inc. and Grasshopper Bank N.A.
Enova has been criticized for its management practices and lack of compliance with consumer protection laws. Advocacy organizations argue t more
Ohio Credit Union League Comments on NCUA Deregulation Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its initiative under Executive Order 14192, aimed at deregulating certain aspects of credit union operations. Representing 199 credit unions across Ohio, the organization advocates for regulatory revisions that will enhance operational efficiency and benefit consumers.
OCUL's letter addresses proposed changes to the Federal Credit Union A more
Ohio Credit Union League Supports NCUA's Amendments on Catastrophic Act Reporting
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the regulations regarding catastrophic act reporting. The organization believes that these regulatory updates are essential for improving operational efficiency while maintaining safety and soundness.
In its comment letter, OCUL applauded NCUA's initiative to review and update existing regulations under Execut more
Paralyzed Veterans of America Urges HHS to Maintain Disability Nondiscrimination Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) advocating for the retention of crucial nondiscrimination regulations pertaining to individuals with disabilities. The organization argues that these rules are essential for ensuring access to medical services, particularly medical diagnostic equipment.
The letter responds to HHS's previous notice of proposed rulemaking on nondiscrimination in more
Prowers Medical Center Urges HHS to Reject 340B Drug Rebate Model Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Prowers Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing any rebate-based model for the 340B drug pricing program. The organization contends that implementing such a model would fundamentally undermine the statutory intent of the 340B program and could have far-reaching negative impacts on the health care safety net.
In their communication, Prowers Medical Center argues that the 340B statute is designed to more
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to revise Section 504 regulations regarding disability discrimination in federally funded programs. The Foundation contends that the proposed exclusion of gender dysphoria from the definition of disability undermines the tenets of health equity and the rights of individuals with this diagnosis.
In more
Save Our Canyons Opposes Proposed Changes to Forest Service Review Processes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Save Our Canyons has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing opposition to proposed changes to the agency's project-level public comment and objections processes. The organization deems the modifications as detrimental to transparency and public involvement in decisions regarding public lands.
In the letter, Save Our Canyons emphasizes that the proposed rule would impose severe restrictions by drastically shortening the designated timefram more
SMART Health IT Backs Imaging Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Boston Children's Hospital Computational Health Informatics Program SMART Health IT, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed diagnostic imaging interoperability standards. The letter expressed support for expanding standards based application programming interface interoperability to diagnostic imaging while urging regulators to emphasize functional requirements rather than locking in specific more
Transportation Trades Department Raises Safety Concerns Over Automated Hazardous Materials Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) has issued a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration highlighting safety concerns regarding the transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated systems. TTD emphasizes the need for regulatory caution in light of potential risks posed by autonomous transportation technologies.
In its correspondence, TTD expresses significant reservations about the safety and practi more
Whatcom Million Trees Project Urges Forest Service to Withdraw Rule Shortening Comment Periods
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Whatcom Million Trees Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at reducing comment periods for environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. The organization argues that this change would undermine public involvement and limit input from experts outside the Forest Service.
In the letter, the organization emphasizes the crucial role that public voices play in the manag more
Wisconsin Credit Union League Expresses Support for Regulatory Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for a proposal addressing suretyship and guaranty activities by federally insured credit unions.
The League's letter highlights the benefits of removing the current regulation, asserting that it will allow FICUs to manage surety agreements with fewer burdens, thereby enhancing their ability to determine what types of collateral they may accep more
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Changes to Catastrophic Act Reporting Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed revisions to catastrophic act reporting requirements for federally insured credit unions.
The League endorses extending the deadline for FICUs to report a catastrophic act from the current timeframe to 15 calendar days. This extension, according to the League, would afford credit unions the necessary time to stabilize operations more
Youth Law Center Urges HHS to Withdraw Disability Rule Affecting Gender Dysphoria Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Youth Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
In its letter, the Youth Law Center emphasized the importance of the protections afforded under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. These protections are especially critical for children in the foster care s more
Tipoffs: Iran
African Development Bank Launches HKD 3 Billion 2.615% Inaugural Wonton Bond Due June 2029
TUNIS, Tunisia, March 18 -- The African Development Bank posted the following news release:
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African Development Bank launches HKD 3 billion 2.615% Inaugural Wonton Bond due June 2029
On Thursday 12 March, the African Development Bank ("AfDB"), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/JCR) successfully priced an inaugural public HKD 3 billion 3.25-year benchmark transaction ("Wonton Bond").
Despite recent geopolitical developments, including the war in Iran, and the resulting interest r more
As Trump's War Surges Gas Prices, Whitehouse and Khanna Reintroduce Big Oil Profits Clawback to Provide Relief at the Pump
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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As Trump's War Surges Gas Prices, Whitehouse and Khanna Reintroduce Big Oil Profits Clawback to Provide Relief at the Pump
Big Oil Windfall Profits bill would protect consumers from giant oil companies exploiting world events to jack up prices
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With gas prices skyrocketing in recent days because of P more
CAIR Calls on Congress to Forcibly End Iran War After Senior Trump Official Resigns, Admits Israel Manipulated U.S. Into War
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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BREAKING: CAIR Calls on Congress to Forcibly End Iran War After Senior Trump Official Resigns, Admits Israel Manipulated U.S. into War
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Congress to force an end to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran after a senior U.S. intelligence official resig more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Meeting China's Tech Challenge
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by President and CEO Alina Polyakova:
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Meeting China's Tech Challenge
China has launched an aggressive blueprint to dominate global tech innovation. The US and allies must respond -- together.
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President Donald Trump is planning to visit Beijing in the coming months, just as China has published an ambitious new 141-page five-year policy plan that aims to "seize the comman more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Romania Makes Allies Great Again
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by Antonia-Laura Pup, research assistant at the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University:
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Romania Makes Allies Great Again
War makes strange allies (and opponents), as the US administration discovered in Romania.
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Romania's liberal government not only agreed to a US request to use the enormous Mihail Kogalniceanu air base in Constanta as part of Operation Epi more
Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Reforming America's Defense Sales
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Reforming America's Defense Sales
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Reforming America's Defense Sales."
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I'm not surprised, you know, to respond to this, if the administration has contem more
Clean Fuels to President Trump: Finalize the RFS to Boost America's Energy Security
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 18 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America posted the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Clean Fuels to President Trump: Finalize the RFS to Boost America's Energy Security
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, six trade associations wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to unleash U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production to bolster America's energy security during the conflict with Iran. The disruption in the global oil market is constraining diesel fuel s more
DNC: Breaking - Top Trump Counter-Terrorism Official Resigns
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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BREAKING: Top Trump Counter-Terrorism Official Resigns
Longtime MAGA acolyte Joe Kent, Donald Trump's Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced today that he is resigning his post due to his opposition to Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran. Kent's resignation is the latest and most high-profile example of the fracturing of Trump's 2024 coalition over hi more
DNC: Breaking - Trump Administration Admits War in Iran Will Hurt US Consumers, Saying "That's Really the Last of Our Concerns"
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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BREAKING: Trump Administration Admits War in Iran Will Hurt US Consumers, Saying "That's Really the Last of Our Concerns"
As Donald Trump wages his unpopular war of choice in Iran with no end in sight, his Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, admitted this morning that if the conflict continues: "It would hurt consumers, and we'd have to think about, if tha more
DNC: Trump and Vance Brag About Their Failing Administration as Majority of Americans Say They're Focused on the Wrong Priorities
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Trump and Vance Brag About Their Failing Administration as Majority of Americans Say They're Focused on the Wrong Priorities
As Donald Trump continues to wage his unpopular war of choice with Iran and double down on his disastrous economic policies, JD Vance yesterday boasted about the administration's record, saying "we actually tackle the problems the American people have bee more
Energy Subcommittee Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Lessons Learned From Winter Storm Fern
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on March 17, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Winter Storm Fern Lessons: Supplying Reliable Power to Meet Peak Demand":
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"Good morning and welcome to today's hearing to examine the performance of our electric grid through the duration of Winter Storm Fern.
"Starting on January 23rd, a significant winter storm brought widespread snow, sleet, an more
Greenpeace Challenges Misleading Gas Lobby War Profits Claims, as 'Warflation' Reality Hits Households
SYDNEY, Australia, March 18 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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Greenpeace challenges misleading gas lobby war profits claims, as 'warflation' reality hits households
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has slammed gas corporations and lobby groups including Australian Energy Producers (AEP) for exploiting the illegal war on Iran to price gouge, profiteer and push for new gas projects, while Australian households pay the price with soaring bills and rising 'warflation'.
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Smith Issues Statement on U.S. Military Posture, National Security Challenges in Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 17, 2026, at a hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere":
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I would like to welcome our witnesses for our hearing today, Mr. Joseph Humire, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, General Francis Donovan, Comman more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: How to Keep Up the Economic Pressure Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 17, 2026, by Michael Doran, director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to the Wall Street Journal:
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How to Keep Up the Economic Pressure Against Iran
Two different Donald Trumps have appeared before the public in recent days. One suggests that the war in Iran may soon be o more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Case for Trump's War Is the Case for Bush's War
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by senior fellow Tod Lindberg:
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The Case for Trump's War Is the Case for Bush's War
'It's not 2003." So say some fervent Donald Trump supporters who are desperate to distinguish the U.S. attack on Iran from the U.S. invasion of Iraq 23 years ago. And since it's not 2003, "this is not a time for neoc more
Meeks, House HFAC Dems, Demand Answers From Rubio on Americans Stranded in Middle East War Zone
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Meeks, House HFAC Dems, Demand Answers from Rubio on Americans Stranded in Middle East War Zone
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, together with Democratic Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding ans more
Pallone Blasts Trump & Congressional Republicans for Raising Energy Prices and Undermining Grid Reliability
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Pallone Blasts Trump & Congressional Republicans for Raising Energy Prices and Undermining Grid Reliability
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing on "Winter Storm Fern Lessons: Supplying Reliable Power to more
Pallone: Republicans Using False Pretenses to Take Health Care Away From Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Pallone: Republicans Using False Pretenses to Take Health Care Away from Millions of Americans
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on "Protecting Patients and Safeguarding Taxpayer Dolla more
Ranking Member Khanna Statement on Trump's Iran Conflict Weakening U.S. Readiness Against China
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Californina, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Khanna Statement on Trump's Iran Conflict Weakening U.S. Readiness Against China
Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, more
Rep. DesJarlais: Strategic Forces Are Central to Homeland Defense & Peace Through Strength
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following news release:
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DesJarlais: Strategic Forces Are Central to Homeland Defense & Peace Through Strength
U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, submitted the following opening remarks for the record at a hearing on the U.S. Strategic Forces posture in Fiscal Year 2027.
Rep DesJarlais' more
Risch Statement on Meeting With Gulf Cooperation Council Members
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Risch Statement on Meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council Members
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below following a meeting with our Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordanian partners:
"I was glad to welcome the ambassadors of the GCC and Jordan to more
Save the Children: Children Cling to Pets, Favorite Toys as They Flee Homes in Lebanon
WESTPORT, Connecticut, March 18 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release:
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Children Cling to Pets, Favorite Toys as They Flee Homes in Lebanon
BEIRUT -- Children are clutching beloved pets and toys as they flee their homes in Lebanon due to the escalating conflict. The violence is cutting access to vital medical care, including for children and pregnant w more
Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, Colleagues Introduce New Bill to Cut Taxes for Millions of Working Americans
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, colleagues introduce new bill to cut taxes for millions of working Americans
Bill eliminates federal income taxes for Americans making under $46,000; is fully paid for by ensuring Americans making over a million dollars pay their fair share
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U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), K more
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Ranking Member Moulton Issues Statement at FY27 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following opening statement on March 17, 2026, at a hearing entitled "FY27 Strategic Forces Posture":
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Thank you, Chairman DesJarlais. I also want to welcome our witnesses and thank you for your continued service to our country during this difficult time with a new war every few weeks. Before we begin, I wanted to take a moment to welcome Admi more
Access Now Challenges 'Safe Use' Claims as AI-Assisted Warfare Increases Civilian Casualties in Iran
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release:
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Statement: human rights organizations file brief in Anthropic v. DOW
Human Rights & Tech Justice Organizations Urge Court to Take into Account Big Tech's Impact on Civilians in War in Amicus in Anthropic v. DOW
Anthropic's "red line" on the Trump Administration's use of its Artificial Intelligence prod more
Attorney General Murrill joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 17 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary
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Attorney General Liz Murrill today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the coalition sent a l more
British Chancellor Reeves Outlines 'Securonomics' Strategy to Drive UK Investment
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Mais Lecture at Bayes Business School, London, outlining a strategic vision for the UK economy centered on "securonomics." Reeves argued that the era of traditional globalization has ended, necessitating an active state that works in partnership with business to build resilience against global shocks.
The chancellor detailed plans to transition the United Kingdom to an investment-led growth model by correct more
Chairman Aguilar: Americans can't afford their doctor's visits or their groceries, or gas, but they're watching the Trump administration send more tax dollars abroad.
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Americans can't afford their doctor's visits or their groceries, or gas, but they're watching the Trump administration send more tax dollars abroad.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out the Trump administration for spending billions on a war overseas while working Americans here at home struggle more
DCCC Statement on Joe Mitchell: Des Moines Lobbyist and Connected Political Insider, Career Politician, and Carpetbagger
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Joe Mitchell: Des Moines Lobbyist and Connected Political Insider, Career Politician, and Carpetbagger
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" Few people are better connected with insiders than [Joe Mitchell]."
In response to news today in IA-02, DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement about Joe Mitchell:
"Joe Mitchell is a Des Moines lobbyist, connected political insider more
Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East conflict: 17 March
LONDON, England, March 17 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East conflict: 17 March
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Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to update the House on the conflict in the Middle East.
Since the start of this conflict, we have seen Iran fire over nine hundred missiles and over three thousand drones across thirteen countries in the region - across countries which are partners with the UK and where h more
FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE COMPETITION IN FEBRUARY MARKING 60 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS AS TOP BRAND WITH MULTIPLATFORM MINUTES
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE COMPETITION IN FEBRUARY MARKING 60 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS AS TOP BRAND WITH MULTIPLATFORM MINUTES
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FOX News Continues to Lead All News Brands and Broadcast Networks on YouTube Seeing Yearly Growth in February
FOX News Posts Third Best Month in History with 2.4 Billion Social Media Video Views
NEW YORK - March 17, 2026 - During Februa more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Sunday Morning Futures on Fox Business to Discuss U.S.-Japan Cooperation, SAVE Act, Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Sunday Morning Futures on Fox Business to Discuss U.S.-Japan Cooperation, SAVE Act, Federal Reserve
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WASHINGTON -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business to discuss U.S.-Japan cooperation, election integrity l more
ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Talks Aerospace and Defense Industrial Base with NewsNation's Hena Doba
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Talks Aerospace and Defense Industrial Base with NewsNation's Hena Doba
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Arlington, Va. - In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined NewsNation Live with Connell McShane to discuss the interconnected nature of the non-defense and defense aerospace industrial bases amid the ongoi more
ICYMI: Wall Street Journal: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill Banning Event Contracts Tied to War, Death
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Wall Street Journal: Sen. Schiff Introduces Bill Banning Event Contracts Tied to War, Death
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Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the Wall Street Journal reported Senator Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) introduction of the DEATH BETS Act, legislation to explicitly prohibit any Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered entity from listing any contract that involves, relates to, more
Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians
NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians
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(Beirut) - Civilians in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are at grave risk from ongoing Iranian strikes in response to US and Israeli military attacks on Iran, Human Rights Watch said today. Many of the Iranian attacks have struck civilian residential buildings, hotels, civilian airports, and embassies, and have unlawfully targete more
Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nearly $5 Per Gallon in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nearly $5 Per Gallon in Las Vegas
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Gas prices are nearing $5 per gallon in Las Vegas after soaring 73 cents above the national average because of Donald Trump's unauthorized war that has no end in sight. Yet, Joe Lombardo, who is supportive of Trump's reckless actions, refuses to stand up to him and even said the president is doing a " fantastic job " as Nevadans drown more
McCaul Discusses Need to Revitalize DIB Amidst Global Threats
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Discusses Need to Revitalize DIB Amidst Global Threats
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) discussed the importance of revitalizing our nation's defense industrial base at a committee hearing titled, "Reforming America's Defense Sales."Click to watch ()
Full Exchange:
Rep. McCaul: Mr. Chairman, appreciate you having this imp more
Mich. State: Faculty voice - Collaborating through astronomy
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Faculty voice: Collaborating through astronomy
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Dr. Shannon Schmoll is the director of the Abrams Planetarium where she develops and delivers astronomy education programming for all ages. She is always looking for new ways of utilizing the immersive planetarium theater with her team and collaborative partners both on and off campus. She holds a joint Ph.D. in astronomy and science education from t more
Middle East: Mounting restrictions on press freedom raise concerns over control of war reporting
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 17 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Middle East: Mounting restrictions on press freedom raise concerns over control of war reporting
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As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, countries across the region have introduced a growing number of measures to restrict the work of journalists and media outlets, citing security and public safety concerns. The International Federation of Journalists more
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces DEATH BETS Act to Ban Death & War Prediction Contracts
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin Introduces DEATH BETS Act to Ban Death & War Prediction Contracts
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Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the House companion bill of the DEATH BETS Act. The bill, H.R. 7942, would explicitly prohibit any Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered entity from listing any contract that involves, relates to, or references terrorism, a more
Rep. Sewell Honors the Lives of Airmen Lost in Crash of Refueling Aircraft in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Honors the Lives of Airmen Lost in Crash of Refueling Aircraft in Iraq
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Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) spoke on the House Floor to honor the airmen whose lives were lost in the crash of a refueling aircraft in Iraq while supporting U.S. military operations in Iran, including Major John "Alex" Klinner, Captain Ariana Savino, and Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Prui more
Romero vs Vagabov to headline IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in St. Petersburg
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 17 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news:
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Romero vs Vagabov to headline IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in St.Petersburg
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Legendary Cuban fighter Yoel Romero will face Russia's Vagab Vagabov in the main event of IBA Bare Knuckle 4, scheduled for March 28 at the KSK Arena in St. Petersburg. The bout will take place under bare-knuckle competition rules and is scheduled for five rounds of two minutes.
Romero, a former three more
Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
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The impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being offset by two east-west pipelines.
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Saudi Aramco is ramping up its pipeline system to the Red Sea from 2.8 million barrels per day to about seven million barrels per day.
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The U.A.E. has more
State Department Declares Suozzi Constituent from Great Neck 'Wrongfully Detained'
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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State Department Declares Suozzi Constituent from Great Neck 'Wrongfully Detained'
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Washington, D.C.- Congressman Tom Suozzi announced that his constituent, Kamran Hekmati of Great Neck, who has been imprisoned by the Iranian regime for over 300 days, was last night designated a wrongful detainee by U.S. State Department. This development comes after months of advocacy from Suozzi, including lea more
Thune: Democrats Put Political Games Above Public Safety, National Security
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Democrats Put Political Games Above Public Safety, National Security
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, today is day 32 of Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
"On Thursda more
U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
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The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea.
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Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Departm more
U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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Member states of the IEA have agreed to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves in the wake of Iran's closure and mining of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. share will be 172 million barrels over four months, beginning next week in conjunction with other members more
UANI Urges Global Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz to Guarantee Permanent Freedom of Navigation and Commerce
NEW YORK, March 17 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release:
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UANI Urges Global Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz to Guarantee Permanent Freedom of Navigation and Commerce
Allied Nations Should Support President Trump and the United States in Securing Maritime Commerce and Deterring Iranian Regime Threats
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Responding to the Iranian regime's de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark more
Ukraine Defence Partnership set to boost global production and national security
LONDON, England, March 17 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Ukraine Defence Partnership set to boost global production and national security
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* President Zelenskyy set to visit Downing Street today as leaders agree new military partnership and announce new AI Centre of Excellence in Kyiv
* Comes as UK and Ukrainian personnel continue to provide defensive drone support to partners in the Gulf in the wake of indiscriminate Iranian attacks
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University of Technology Sydney: Australia's 'Strategic Infantilisation' by the U.S. is Undermining Our Security in Asia
SYDNEY, Australia, March 17 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news:
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Australia's 'strategic infantilisation' by the US is undermining our security in Asia
Authored by: Mark Beeson, Adjunct Professor, UTS Australia-China Relations Institute
When it comes to the most important policy decisions any nation can make, Australia is still coming to terms with its geography.
Agonising about Australia's place in the scheme of things has been the principal pastime of po more
War is Hell - Tax Big Gas Greed
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release:
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War is hell - tax big gas greed
The Australian Conservation Foundation has called on the federal government to immediately place a 25% war profits tax on all Australian gas exports.
The horrifying attacks on people and mass disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are causing extreme volatility in global energy markets - and Australian gas corporations are, shockingly, reaping huge re more
Warner Responds to NCTC Director Kent Resigning Over Trump's War of Choice
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Responds to NCTC Director Kent Resigning Over Trump's War of Choice
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:
" Joe Kent's record is deeply troubling, and in my view he never should have been confirmed to lead the National Counterterrorism Center. I strongly disagree with many of the positio more
White House Top Economic Advisor Says Iowans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Miller-Meeks and Nunn Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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White House Top Economic Advisor Says Iowans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Miller-Meeks and Nunn Agree?
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As Iowans see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers is "the last more
White House Top Economic Advisor Says Michiganders Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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White House Top Economic Advisor Says Michiganders Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga Agree?
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As Michiganders see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting con more
White House Top Economic Advisor Says Minnesotans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Does Brad Finstad Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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White House Top Economic Advisor Says Minnesotans Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Does Brad Finstad Agree?
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As Minnesotans see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers is "the la more
White House Top Economic Advisor Says Wisconsinites Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Van Orden and Steil Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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White House Top Economic Advisor Says Wisconsinites Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Do Van Orden and Steil Agree?
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As Wisconsinites see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers i more
Courtney Celebrates Revolution Wind First Power Delivery in Speech on House Floor
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Celebrates Revolution Wind First Power Delivery in Speech on House Floor
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a speech on the House floor (), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) celebrated the Revolution Wind offshore wind energy project's first power delivery to New England's energy grid, which occurred on March 13th, 2026.
"At a time of tight supply and rising energy costs, adding hundreds of more
CRUE condemns violence against educational institutions and civil society and reaffirms its rejection of war
BARCELONA, Spain, March 16 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news:
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CRUE condemns violence against educational institutions and civil society and reaffirms its rejection of war
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The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) expresses its deep concern about the devastating impact that armed conflicts have on education, academic communities and civil society. War destroys lives, institutions and future opportunities, affecting in a particularly ser more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Donald Trump and House Republicans are spending billions in taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East, while doing nothing to make the lives of the American people more affor more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Donald Trump and House Republicans are spending billions in taxpayer dollars on a war of choice in the Middle East, while doing nothing to make the lives of the American people more affordable.
LEADER JEFFRIES : more
OEUK CEO David Whitehouse on energy security in an increasingly volatile world
LONDON, England, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- Offshore Energies UK issued the following news release:
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OEUK CEO David Whitehouse on energy security in an increasingly volatile world
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Today our CEO David Whitehouse features in The Times on the current situation in the Middle East and at home.
Conflict in the Middle East has highlighted again the growing challenge of where and how we get our energy. There are inescapable real-world consequences for our security of supply.
Oil and g more
Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration Plan to Allow Deepwater Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration Plan to Allow Deepwater Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
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Washington (March 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the leading Congressional investigator into the BP oil spill disaster, blasted the Department of the Interior's approval of BP's Kaskida project, a $5-billion offshore oil project in the Gulf of Mexico, which will have signif more
WATCH: Sen Schiff Recaps Trump's Broken Promises to Not Start New Wars, Lower Costs on MS NOW's Morning Joe
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen Schiff Recaps Trump's Broken Promises to Not Start New Wars, Lower Costs on MS NOW's Morning Joe
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Schiff: "We're at war right now, and I think it is important for us to push back on what the president is doing, because it is raising the costs on the American people and putting our soldiers and our Marines now in harm's way."
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif more
