Media and creative workers call for new laws to enforce remuneration rights amid AI boom
SYDNEY, Australia, May 4 [Category: Media] -- The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the following news release:
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Media and creative workers call for new laws to enforce remuneration rights amid AI boom
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The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling on the Federal Government to urgently reform copyright law to introduce payment rights and protections for creators as AI rapidly erodes livelihoods.
MEAA has launched a bid for Equitable Remuneration (ER) - an inalienabl more
Congressman Al Green Introduces a Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for His Disgraceful, Despicable, and Disrespectful Social Media Post Depicting Himself as Jesus Christ
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green Introduces a Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for His Disgraceful, Despicable, and Disrespectful Social Media Post Depicting Himself as Jesus Christ
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Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green introduced the "Original Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, and disrespectful social media post depicting him more
Ten-year anniversary: Ten decisions that characterize the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 3 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Ten-year anniversary: Ten decisions that characterize the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, we are highlighting 10 decisions that have made us who we are as a school today.
Follow along as we share more 10-item lists to celebrate our 10th anniversary throughout the months of April and May.
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University of Delaware: Using AI to Flag High-Risk Videos
DOVER, Delaware, May 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news on May 1, 2026:
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Using AI to flag high-risk videos
UD assistant professor Jiaheng Xie has developed an AI model designed to flag TikTok videos that could cause suicidal thoughts in viewers
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The immensely popular social media platform TikTok features over 1 billion daily active users and 34 million videos posted every day, with 63% of United States teenagers ages 13-17 active on the site.
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Fresno State Launches AI Ecosystem to Enhance Student Services, Campus Operations
FRESNO, California, May 2 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Fresno State launches AI ecosystem to enhance student services, campus operations
Technology Services at Fresno State has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem designed to improve student services, streamline campus operations and expand access to resources.
"This ecosystem strengthens how we operate," said Dr. Bao Johri, vice president of informati more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 2 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
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Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making education more
Can machine learning make the world a fairer place?
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Can machine learning make the world a fairer place?
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A paradox hovers over our increasingly AI-dependent world. On the one hand, artificial intelligence can make the world a better place (or so we're told). On the other hand, algorithms have no imagination or consciousness, and thus can know only the status quo-as reflected in the data they are trained on. And our current world is far from perfectly meritoc more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
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Grilling Secretary Hegseth on the Cost of War
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump Administration's commitment to doing right by our nation's veterans with the Major Richard Star Act, bipar more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12686) on April 30, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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The 2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions
In July 2025, as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), Congress enacted a new limitation on itemized tax deductions for high-income taxpayers. This Insight describes itemized tax deductions, explains how the new limitation w more
Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11424) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana
On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order easing some controls of medical marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Specifically, the order provides that marijuana and its derivatives are now controlled in more
DODEA Domestic School System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10335) on April 29, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: DODEA Domestic School System
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) manages federally funded, domestic and overseas school systems that provide pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through grade 12 education, primarily for the children of active duty serviceme more
Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11425) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes
On January 16, 2026, in Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner, a divided three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) rejected the Tax Court's interpretation of the l more
General Business Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12685) on April 29, 2026, by public finance specialists Donald J. Marples and Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The General Business Credit
The general business tax credit represents the sum of 41 separate business credits specified in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 38(b). Each of these component credits is computed separately under its own IRC section, and then all of the credits ar more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) on April 29, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine more
Trump V. Barbara - Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11423) on April 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah Solomon-Strauss:
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Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The question before the Court was whether Executive Order 14160 (E.O. 14160, or the E.O.), "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," is more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13212) on April 30, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress generally funds and provides related policy direction to the civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts and more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 29, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, con more
Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11741) on April 27, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)
Background
The Army Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is
'the replacement for the M113 family of vehicles within the Armored Brigade Combat Team [ABCT], comprising approximately 30 perce more
Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 & 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12684) on April 28, 2026, by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 and 2026
Since U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (hereinafter, HHS Secretary) was sworn in on February 13, 2025, HHS has changed several long-standing federal vacci more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on April 27, 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. This report provides a brief introduction to its more
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve more
FY2025 DOD Audit Results Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12627) on April 28, 2026, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2025 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Und more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program: Background and Selected Considerations" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Local and Regional Project Assistance (LRPA) is a competitive grant program for transportation projects of significant local and regional impact. The name of the program and grant re more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program - Background and Selected Considerations:"
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Trends
This section of the report evaluates trends regarding funding, capital and planning grant awards, and modal split of grant awards since the beginning of the program in FY2009 through FY2025. This section also examines policy c more
Offshore Wind - Status & Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026.
The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples:
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Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte more
Rice's Whale - Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) on April 27, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress
The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in thei more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. 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 d more
U.S.-Vietnam Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10209) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance specialist Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1995, overlapping strategic and economic interests have led the two countries to expand more
What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13057) on April 28, 2026, by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination?
Many federal antidiscrimination laws encompass two theories of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate-treatment discrimination involves intentional harm based on race, sex, disability, or some other proscribed motive. Disparate-impact more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services:"
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Personal Finance and Tax/18
Personal Finance
Several agencies - the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Credit Union Ad more
FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12683) on April 27, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Drew C. Aherne.
Here are excerpts:
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The FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submitted its report on the FY2027 mandatory sequester to Congress. On the same day, President Trump issued a sequestration order directing agencies to implement the re more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
SBA Office of Advocacy Supports Simplified Independent Contractor Definition
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning that a proposed rule redefining the status of independent contractors under federal labor statutes, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Migrant Seasonal Worker Protection Act.
The proposed rule, issued by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on February 27, 2026, seeks to restore a test prio more
Tipoffs: Iran
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Debunks Trump's Claim that Iran War is Over, Slams Administration's Weaponization of the U.S. Justice System on NBC's Meet the Press
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Debunks Trump's Claim that Iran War is Over, Slams Administration's Weaponization of the U.S. Justice System on NBC's Meet the Press
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to debunk President Trump's false claim that his Iran War is consistent with the War Powers Act and not a violation of the Constitution, w more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council: CEO Innovation Policy Update 05.01.26
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 2 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by CEO and President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 05.01.26
MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell originally posted this update to LinkedIn.
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Before we head into the weekend, some important updates from D.C. This week brought leadership shake-ups at the FDA, fresh signs of life in the biotech IPO market, and a continued drumb more
Boyle Statement on Trump Pulling U.S. Troops from Germany
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on Trump Pulling U.S. Troops from Germany
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Lead Democrat of the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement after reports that President Trump is withdrawing 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany:
"Donald Trump is pulling 5,000 American troops out of Germany because he cannot more
Gillibrand Statement On The 60-Day Mark Of President Trump's Unauthorized War In Iran
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On The 60-Day Mark Of President Trump's Unauthorized War In Iran
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Today, on the 60-day mark of President Trump's unauthorized war in Iran, which has caused costs to soar for American families and spiked gas prices at unprecedented levels compared to the last four years, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released a statem more
ICYMI: Rosen Calls Out Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Use of Antisemitic Trope
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rosen Calls Out Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Use of Antisemitic Trope
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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Rosen called out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his use of an antisemitic trope against the media and Democrats. Hegseth has repeatedly used the term "Pharisees," a deeply problematic term that has been used historically to depict more
Kaine Statement on Administration Claiming Hostilities in Iran Have Concluded
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Administration Claiming Hostilities in Iran Have Concluded
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement after President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress asserting that the 'hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated':
"The Administration clai more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
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Grilling Secretary Hegseth on the Cost of War
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump Administration's commitment to doing right by our nation's veterans with the Major Richard Star Act, bipar more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Trump Administration's New Letter Claiming Iran War is 'Terminated'
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Trump Administration's New Letter Claiming Iran War is 'Terminated'
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump notified Congress that the war in Iran has been "terminated."
This comes after Senator Schiff forced a vote on his War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. forces as the statutory cl more
WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Challenges Hegseth on Munitions Burn Rate, "No Quarter" Comment, and Massive Defense Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Challenges Hegseth on Munitions Burn Rate, "No Quarter" Comment, and Massive Defense Budget Proposal
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"So, we fired years' worth of munitions... But, Mr. Secretary, this war is stuck."
This week, during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on the annual defense budget, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly (D-AZ) pressed Secretary of Defense Pete more
