AI Can Describe Human Experiences But Lacks Experience in an Actual 'Body.' UCLA Researchers Say Understanding This 'Body Gap' May Matter for Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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AI can describe human experiences but lacks experience in an actual 'body.' UCLA researchers say understanding this 'body gap' may matter for safety
Study states artificial intelligence systems lack a fundamental property of human cognition that could make AI safer and more aligned with human behavior
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When a person reaches across a table to pass the salt, their brain is doing something far more co more
European AI Spending to Reach $290 Billion by 2029, Driven by Banking, Software, and Agentic AI Adoption
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, April 4 (TNSrep) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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European AI Spending to Reach $290 Billion by 2029, Driven by Banking, Software, and Agentic AI Adoption
MILAN - According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide (https://my.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=IDC_P33198&_gl=1*ypb0vp*_ga*NTQ5MTY5NTcwLjE3NjgyODY5O more
Fed: Monitoring AI Adoption in the U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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Monitoring AI Adoption in the US Economy
Jeffrey S. Allen/1
This note uses three publicly available surveys with complementary target respondents to examine trends in AI adoption in the U.S. through 2025. Business survey data from the Census Bureau show that about 18 percent of firms have adopted AI as of year-end 2025. Prior to a methodological change in late 2025, the adoption rate grew by 68 percent f more
Millersville University: AI Symposium 3.0 on April 30
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Millersville University issued the following news:
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AI Symposium 3.0 on April 30
The community, faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in the full day event that explores the evolving potential of artificial intelligence.
By Mia Bertolidi '26
The evolving world of generative artificial intelligence will be discussed at Millersville University beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, in the Student Memorial Center, at the Lancast more
Moolenaar Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on High Tech Chipmaking Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on High Tech Chipmaking Equipment
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has cosponsored the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens U.S. nat more
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: Expanding America's Role in Fusion Systems in France and Japan
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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Expanding America's role in fusion systems in France and Japan
PPPL's Luis Delgado-Aparicio will lead a project to provide essential measurement equipment for two doughnut-shaped fusion devices: WEST and JT 60SA
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Harnessing fusion energy requires seeing deep inside the plasma that fuels the reaction to understand its behavior. But it's challenging to catch a glimpse. Cu more
SUNY University at Albany: Nobel Laureate and Alum Omar Yaghi Returns to Capital Region, Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
ALBANY, New York, April 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Nobel Laureate and Alum Omar Yaghi Returns to Capital Region, Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
By Amy Geduldig
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dr. Omar M. Yaghi returned to New York's Capital Region today, revisiting the institutions that helped shape his career -- Hudson Valley Community College and the University at Albany.
Sharing his inspiring story with the next generation of scientists, Yaghi r more
Tennessee Medical Association: Legal Department Cautions Members About Scams Targeting Physicians
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 4 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news on April 3, 2026:
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Legal Department Cautions Members About Scams Targeting Physicians
By Jonathan Kirkland
Two scams targeting physicians were reported to the TMA legal department in the last week. The Tennessee Department of Health has stated that these scams are, unfortunately, a widespread issue in the state. The TMA legal department urges physicians and medical practices to exercise care whe more
Uncertainty and Caution Apparent in New Tech Employment Data, CompTIA Analysis Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 4 (TNSrpt) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Uncertainty and caution apparent in new tech employment data, CompTIA analysis finds
Employers shed tech workers in March while increasing job postings for new hiring
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The unevenness that has characterized the technology employment market for several months continued in March, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training a more
University of Cincinnati: Robots are Coming to the 1819 Innovation Hub
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Robots are coming to the 1819 Innovation Hub
And they're bringing a glimpse of the future of AI with them
By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu
Inside a large office space within the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub, a robotic arm pauses mid-motion as sensors map its surroundings. Engineers watch data streams on nearby screens while students lean in to observe how the machine reacts in rea more
Value of Hope: Drug Pricing & More at MassBio's State of Possible
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 4 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council posted the following news:
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Value of Hope: Drug Pricing & More at MassBio's State of Possible
Guest Author: Andrew Wishon, Associate Director, Real Chemistry
This year's State of Possible Conference gave attendees a glimpse at the passion and purpose that fuels scientific breakthroughs--long before these innovations enter your newsfeed or reach the headlines of your favorite outlet. If your newsfeed is anything more
2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award Goes to Debashis Ghosh
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award Goes to Debashis Ghosh
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Scarlett Bellamy, right, chair and professor of biostatistics at SPH, presents Debashis Ghosh with the 2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award. Photo: Megan Jones
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Debashis Ghosh, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, received the award and pr more
America First Legal Urges Congress to Investigate Apple and OpenAI's Anticompetitive Arrangement That Threatens Free Speech by Forcing a Single Biased AI Chatbot on Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Urges Congress to Investigate Apple and OpenAI's Anticompetitive Arrangement That Threatens Free Speech by Forcing a Single Biased AI Chatbot on Millions of Americans
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Today, America First Legal (AFL) sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan demanding they inv more
American Investment Council: What They Are Saying - Support for Expanding Americans' Options to Strengthen Their 401(k)s
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The American Investment Council issued the following news on April 2, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Support for Expanding Americans' Options to Strengthen Their 401(k)s
On Monday, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that paves the way for tens of millions of Americans with 401(k) plans to invest in private markets, including private equity and private credit, to strengthen and secure their retirements.
The American Investment Council supports ex more
Bay in the Balance explores agriculture as a solution to restore Chesapeake Bay
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Bay in the Balance explores agriculture as a solution to restore Chesapeake Bay
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As director of agricultural operations for Country View Family Farms (CVFF) in Middletown, William Fink navigates a complex set of daily challenges, including weather variability, tight margins, labor shortages and countless other moving parts.
Among the most pressing, however, is ens more
Bryant to hold fourth Healthcare Summit on Friday, May 1
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant to hold fourth Healthcare Summit on Friday, May 1
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SMITHFIELD, RI- Bryant University will hold its fourth Healthcare Summit on the Smithfield campus on Friday, May 1. Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises will convene leaders from healthcare, public health, academia, government, and industry for a day of insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy.
"Bryant University has rapi more
Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort To Advance AI-Driven Astronomy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort To Advance AI-Driven Astronomy
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how scientists explore the universe -turning massive amounts of data into discoveries that were once out of reach. At Carnegie Mellon University, a new initiative will bring together experts in AI, statistics and astrophysics to accelerate that shift.
Supported by the Simons Foundat more
Condor Rebirth Protects Armored Units on the Modern Battlefield
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Condor Rebirth Protects Armored Units on the Modern Battlefield
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The 1st Cavalry Division and industry partners successfully tested integrated sensor and battle tracking systems during Exercise Condor Rebirth at Fort Hood, Texas, March 23-27.
The systems are designed to provide a unified view of air and ground threats for commanders at all levels.
The exercise, which incorporated Bradley Fighting Vehicles more
Engineering Ph.D. student aims to monitor nuclear waste canisters from the inside
RENO, Nevada, April 3 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Engineering Ph.D. student aims to monitor nuclear waste canisters from the inside
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Spent nuclear fuel discharged from nuclear reactors are stored on site in sealed stainless steel canisters and concrete overpacks. Those storage systems were meant to be temporary, with the waste eventually moved to a geologic repository. But no repository has been identified, leaving scientists and engineers to manage and moni more
FSU hosts record number of student researchers at annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU hosts record number of student researchers at annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Health-related research demonstrates undergraduate student role in FSU Health
A record number of students participated in Florida State University's annual spring symposium for undergraduate researchers, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) on April 1 in the Student Uni more
Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment
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Concord, N.H. -Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) and helped introduce the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to strength more
Innovations in Medical Education Conference Confronts the AI Tipping Point
MIAMI, Florida, April 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Innovations in Medical Education Conference Confronts the AI Tipping Point
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Leaders from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and beyond explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping medical education, raising urgent questions about ethics, timing and the future of human-centered training
At the 2026 Innovations in Medical Education Conference, hosted by the Unive more
Media tip sheet: Nuclear power, nuclear waste, and data centers
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 3 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Media tip sheet: Nuclear power, nuclear waste, and data centers
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Electrical demand is surging, in large part due to power-hungry AI and the expansion of data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing. Nuclear power is one response.
The International Energy Agency projects that global electricity demand will continue rising at one of the fastest rates in decades, with data centers expected to more
Mines Graduate Student Helps Advance Early Detection Research for Alzheimer's Disease
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 3 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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Mines Graduate Student Helps Advance Early Detection Research for Alzheimer's Disease
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For Hunter Paxton, the path to cutting-edge Alzheimer's research began long before he became a student at South Dakota Mines.
Raised in a family deeply connected to assisted living care, Paxton spent much of his childhood alongside his mother and grandmother, both facility manage more
New Categories Introduced to G2 in March 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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New Categories Introduced to G2 in March 2026
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AI is reshaping how enterprises build, buy, and interact with software -and G2's category taxonomy is evolving right alongside it. This month's new additions reflect two major forces at play: the continued maturation of AI infrastructure and deployment, and the growing demand for purpose-built software in specialized industries.
Across 14 new categorie more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on April 2, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although this more
Record returns: Class of 2025 finds success, achieves highest starting salary in university history
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Record returns: Class of 2025 finds success, achieves highest starting salary in university history
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Graduates from Bryant University's Class of 2025 achieved the strongest return on investment in university history, according to new data from its Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategy.
The analysis shows a median starting salary of $77,000 within six months of graduation -the highest on re more
Shaping What's Next: AACSB ICAM 2026 Brings Global Community to Seattle
TAMPA, Florida, April 3 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release:
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Shaping What's Next: AACSB ICAM 2026 Brings Global Community to Seattle
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AACSB International (AACSB) is set to host its 2026 International Conference and Meetings (ICAM) from 13 to 15 April 2026, in Seattle, Washington, USA, bringing together more than 1,200 business education leaders from over 60 countries and territories for three days of tran more
This co-op student is stepping into a full-time role at AWS upon graduation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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This co-op student is stepping into a full-time role at AWS upon graduation
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After co-op, this student is stepping into a full-time role at AWS upon graduation
Working as a software engineer at Amazon Web Services, Shubh Thorat's use of artificial intelligence left a lasting impression.
by Northeastern Global News April 3, 2026
The front-end team at Amazon Web Services that fourth-year Northeast more
This Seattle student org explores the world of nonprofits
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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This Seattle student org explores the world of nonprofits
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Agents of Social Impact hosts workshops and volunteer events around Seattle to help students understand where they live and what career paths might be possible to help their community.
by Erin Kayata April 3, 2026
Thanks to industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon and Microsoft, Seattle has become synonymous with jobs at corporate behemoths. more
TROY student Eli Hankinson showcases research on AI and interactive learning at regional conference
TROY, Alabama, April 3 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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TROY student Eli Hankinson showcases research on AI and interactive learning at regional conference
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At the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference in New Orleans, Eli Hankinson, student of Troy University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, presented research examining interactive assessments as an innovative approach to student learning in the age of artificial intelligence.
Hankinson's rese more
U of A, Banner Health perform Tucson's first robotic kidney donation surgery
TUCSON, Arizona, April 3 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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U of A, Banner Health perform Tucson's first robotic kidney donation surgery
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For the first time in Tucson, and across the Banner Health system, a living donor kidney removal has been performed using robotic surgery. The procedure was completed at Banner - University Medicine Tucson by faculty from the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson 's Department of Surgery, expanding access to more
UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 3 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Announces 2026 Faculty Excellence Award Winners
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UA Little Rock has announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding faculty members for their contributions in teaching, research and creative works, public service, social justice, and rising faculty achievement.
Selected from college-level honorees, this year's winners repre more
Updated computing course teaches new approach to data analysis
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Updated computing course teaches new approach to data analysis
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As artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, computing courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are similarly evolving to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Courses previously centered on foundational topics are being updated and expanded to combine classic computing principles with cutting-edge technologies more
UT San Antonio accounting professor uses AI to predict financial reporting errors
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio accounting professor uses AI to predict financial reporting errors
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What if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they could focus on how to stop them from happening.
This is the focus of work by Chanyuan (Abigail) Zhang Parker, assistant professor of accounting in the U more
Working to advance the nuclear renaissance
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Working to advance the nuclear renaissance
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Today, there are 94 nuclear reactors operating in the United States, more than in any other country in the world, and these units collectively provide nearly 20 percent of the nation's electricity. That is a major accomplishment, according to Dean Price, but he believes that our country needs much more out of nuclear energy, especially a more
DelBene Discusses Tariffs, AI with WA Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene Discusses Tariffs, AI with WA Small Businesses
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined small business leaders at Shopify's new West Coast port in Bellevue to disuss tariffs and how AI is changing small business commerce.
Tariffs drive up operating costs, especially for smaller businesses that operate with thinner margins. Small business importers paid over $300,000 more on more
GE HealthCare broadens its deep learning CT portfolio with FDA clearance of True Definition DL
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release:
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GE HealthCare broadens its deep learning CT portfolio with FDA clearance of True Definition DL
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* More than 80 percent of all health system visits include an imaging exam, [i] making radiology an essential part of healthcare diagnostics and image quality a cornerstone of medicine
* True Definition DL [ii] is a deep learning (DL) solution that leverages a dedicated deep neural n more
Illinois Tech Researchers Reveal AI Is Scaling Traditional Psychological Warfare
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Illinois Tech researchers found that while artificial intelligence provides sophisticated tools for disinformation, the underlying tactics of psychological operations remain rooted in historical methods of manipulation.
The study, Weaponising the Mind: AI, Cyberspace, and the Future of Psychological Operations, was published in the Journal of Military Studies. Illinois Tech Associate Professor of Information Technology and Management Maurice Dawson, alongside stu more
ISC West 2026 Concludes, Anchoring the Global Standard for Digital Trust and Converged Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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ISC West 2026 Concludes, Anchoring the Global Standard for Digital Trust and Converged Security
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Industry leaders define the new blueprint for integrated resilience as the physical and cyber security perimeters blend into a single, unified landscape
NORWALK, Conn.- ISC West 2026, the nation's leading comprehensive and converged security trade event, of more
UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Named NSBE 25 Under 25 Awardee
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 2 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Named NSBE 25 Under 25 Awardee
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A University of Arkansas at Little Rock doctoral student is using artificial intelligence to reimagine what's possible for people with limb loss -and earning national recognition along the way.
Ayorinde Alase has been named a National Society of Black Engineers 25 Under 25 awardee.
The recognition is a national h more
C.H. Robinson Becomes the Only Company Positioned Across All Three Gartner Magic Quadrant Reports for Global Logistics
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, March 31 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson becomes the only company positioned across all three Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) reports for global logistics
Following recent 3PL and 4PL placements, the company marks its 15th consecutive inclusion in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Transportation Management Systems evaluation
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C.H. Robinson, the global leader more
Frontline Education Launches New Recruiting & Hiring System to Fix Hiring Breakdowns and Help Districts Fill Roles Faster
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news:
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Frontline Education Launches New Recruiting & Hiring System to Fix Hiring Breakdowns and Help Districts Fill Roles Faster
New approach helps districts eliminate breakdowns between teams and reflects progress toward Frontline's connected platform for K-12 operations
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WAYNE, Pa. -- Frontline Education, a leading provider of admin more
WOCCU 2026 Global Regulatory Update Highlights Geopolitics as Defining Force in Financial Services
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 31 (TNSrep) -- The World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release:
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WOCCU 2026 Global Regulatory Update Highlights Geopolitics as Defining Force in Financial Services
New report examines how AI, digital currencies and deregulation are reshaping the global regulatory landscape
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World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has released its 2026 Global Regulatory Update (https://www.woccu.org/international_advocacy/resource_center/global_regulatory_u more
CGCC's Jennifer Curtis Selected for Prestigious National CTE Leadership Fellowship
CHANDLER, Arizona, March 30 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news:
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CGCC's Jennifer Curtis Selected for Prestigious National CTE Leadership Fellowship
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that Jennifer Curtis, Project Manager in Academic Affairs, has been selected as a Fellow in the 2026 NextLevel Postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leaders Fellowship, a nationally recognized program administered by the Association for Ca more
Chevron: Advancing the Next Era of Energy Security
HOUSTON, Texas, March 30 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release:
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Advancing the next era of energy security
Chevron leaders said that new technology and investment can help deliver reliable, affordable energy as demand grows.
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Speaking at CERAWeek 2026's opening session, Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said that the world will need many forms of energy for decades.
Key facts about rising energy demand
* The global population continues to grow.
* AI and more
Grant Thornton Announces Auxis Earns Elite UiPath Diamond Partner Status
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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Grant Thornton announces Auxis earns elite UiPath Diamond Partner status
Achievement places the firm among a select group of AI and automation providers to hold all three of UiPath's top distinctions
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Grant Thornton announced today that Auxis, a leading AI and automation provider now part of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton), has achieved Dia more
Hackett Group Identifies Top Collections, Dispute, Deduction Management Software Vendors
MIAMI, March 30 (TNSrep) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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Hackett Group(R) Identifies Top Collections, Dispute, Deduction Management Software Vendors
New Digital World Class(R) Matrix reveals how AI-enabled platforms can unlock $44M in working capital and cut dispute cycle times by 8 days
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI consultancy and enterprise digital transformation firm, has released its l more
ISDA Selects Gentek AI to Develop DRR Traceability Tool
NEW YORK, March 30 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release:
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ISDA Selects Gentek AI to Develop DRR Traceability Tool
ISDA has selected Gentek AI to develop a new traceability tool for the ISDA Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution, enhancing transparency for users of the ISDA DRR.
The traceability tool will allow users to look back at the history of DRR decision-making and pinpoint when and why coding choices were made, providing a more
Mindsets 2026 Healthcare Survey Reveals Financial Performance a Growing Concern for Executives
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 30 (TNSrep) -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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Mindsets 2026 healthcare survey reveals financial performance a growing concern for executives
Healthcare executives are guarded about the future of their organizations' financial performance, driven largely by concerns over governmental payment reductions and coverage changes resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3), according to the Mindsets 2026 Healt more
TSTC Program Bridging Creative Design With the Power of AI
ROSENBERG, Texas, March 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news:
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TSTC program bridging creative design with the power of AI
(WACO, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Web Design and Development program is shifting into the world of artificial intelligence.
The program is working with a more than $198,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education 2025-27 Grant Program in consultation with Educa more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and ser more
Incentivizing New Ventures & Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48885) on March 24, 2026, entitled "The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383)" by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Legislative History ... 1
Title I - Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses ... 2
Section-by-Section Summary ... 2
Market Implicatio more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions - Market Context & Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on March 27, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although th more
Defense Primer - U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11150) on March 26, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) are a special class of weapon systems that uses sensor suites and computer algorithms to independently identify a target and employ an onboard weapon system to engage and more
Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara more
Fixed Term & "For Cause" Removal Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12673) on March 26, 2026, by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and legislative attorney Todd Garvey.
Here are excerpts:
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Fixed Term and "For Cause" Removal Provisions
Unless otherwise specified in law, presidential appointees to executive branch positions serve for an indeterminate period of time and can usually be removed by the President at any time more
Kingdom of Bhutan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10660) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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The Kingdom of Bhutan
Background
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 792,000. Hydropowe more
Nepal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10216) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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Nepal
Overview
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a lower-middle income, relatively small, landlocked state in South Asia. Since parliamentary democracy was restored in 2006 after a four-year period of monarchy, Nepal has faced political instability, with tensions between more
Overview of Small Business Subcontracting Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47585) entitled "An Overview of Small Business Subcontracting: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
For small businesses, participating in federal contracts as subcontractors can offer an important pathway to government contracting work and is one of the ways that the federal government can help maintain more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) on March 25, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
Introduction
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a more
Schedule Policy/Career - 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges & Issues for Lawmakers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11412) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Legislative Attorneys Jimmy Balser, Jon O. Shimabukuro and Mainon A. Schwartz:
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Schedule Policy/Career: 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges, and Issues for Lawmakers
On February 6, 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule and memorandum for the implementation of Schedule Policy/Caree more
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act - Reporting of Foreign Gifts & Contracts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12927) on March 25, 2026, by social policy analyst Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 117 of the Higher Education Act: Reporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) establishes foreign gift and contract reporting requirements for certain domestic public and private institutions that (1) o more
Terrorist & Other Militant Groups in Pakistan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11934) on March 25, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
Here are excerpts:
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Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan
U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. Notable terrorist and other groups operating in and/or lau more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13191) on March 25, 2026, by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
Enacted on January 23, 2026, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-74) provided funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag more
U.S. V. Hasbajrami & the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11411) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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United States v. Hasbajrami and the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) (50 U.S.C. Sec. 1881a) governs domestic electronic surveillance targeting non-U.S. persons outside the United States. Under the statute, the Attorney more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more
U.S.-Taiwan Trade & Economic Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on March 26, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations
Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are se more
Updates on Litigation Over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Circuit) affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction that would have placed restrictions on information sharing pursuant to an agreement between the Int more
Visual Depiction of the Shift From Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Pension Plans in the Private Sector Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12007) on March 25, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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A Visual Depiction of the Shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plans in the Private Sector
Background
One of the notable trends in the U.S. retirement system over the past five decades is that private sector employees hav more
Water Resources Development Acts - Primer & Action in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13112) on March 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand:
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Water Resources Development Acts: Primer and Action in the 119th Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an agency that develops water resource projects, among other civil and military missions. The primary purposes of USACE studies and projects historical more
False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11410) on March 24, 2026, by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and Victoria L. Killion:
Here are excerpts:
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False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
The Trump Administration has adopted the view that some "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs and policies illegally consider protected characteristics in viol more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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Summary
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antid more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs.
* U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Pay & Leave Furlough Guidance, available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/fur more
Section 301 Investigation - Forced Labor & Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12672) on March 24, 2026.
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialists Christopher A. Casey, Danielle M. Trachtenberg and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 Investigation--Forced Labor and Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners
In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigati more
Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13189) on March 23, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialists Lida R. Weinstock and Marc Labonte.
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Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal?
Concerns about affordability have been a significant focus of the 119th Congress. Affordability is not an official metric that the government or private sector economists report, so discussions of affordabilit more
Legal Authority for Export Controls & Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China
Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer more
Marine Mammal Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13015) on March 23, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Mammal Commission
Introduction
The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) is an independent advisory agency of the executive branch that provides "independent, science-based oversight" of federal agency policies and actions addressing human impacts on marine mammals more
Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction With Revenue Estimates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13190) on March 23, 2026, by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction with Revenue Estimates
This In Focus provides an overview of the mortgage interest deduction under current law and presents revenue estimates for selected reforms to the deduction. Reforming or modifying the mortgage interest deduction could more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles" by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
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SUMMARY
Automated vehicle technologies offer a range of driver support functions that some stakeholders assert may improve traffic safety. These technologies vary in their capabilities and current stages of development. S more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles:"
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State and Federal Interactions
Federal and state agencies have separate regulatory authority over vehicle safety and regulate many aspects of automated vehicle safety differently. Among other responsibilities, NHTSA generally sets vehicle standards, ensures compli more
Smithsonian Institution - Selected Legislation, 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 23, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen:
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Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 119th Congress
This In Focus discusses enacted and proposed legislation to authorize new facilities, relationships, or programming within the Smithsonian Institution in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) to date. It excludes discussion of meas more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Accessibility Consultant Urges U.S. Access Board to Mandate Universal Changing Tables at Airports
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rossetti Enterprises LLC, led by accessibility expert Rosemarie Rossetti, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board advocating for regulations that require universal changing tables in airport family restrooms. The company emphasizes the need for these restrooms to accommodate individuals using large power wheelchairs and to include features that ensure safety, dignity, and accessibility.
In the letter to the Access Board, Rossetti Enterprises urges t more
ConocoPhillips Urges BLM to Revise Site Security and Production Handling Rule
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- ConocoPhillips submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management expressing concerns over a proposed rule on requirements for site security and production handling, particularly regarding commingling and allocation approval (43 CFR Part 3170).
The company highlighted that the proposal does not fully align with the congressional directives set forth in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which mandates BLM to broadly ap more
Coterra Energy Urges Bureau of Land Management to Amend Proposed Commingling Rule for Effective Implementation of OBBB Act
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Coterra Energy Inc., a diversified energy company operating in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale and Anadarko Basin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding a proposed rule on site security, production handling, and commingling and allocation approvals.
The letter expresses broad support for the BLM's efforts to update its regulations consistent with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which aims to exp more
Disability and Communication Access Board Supports Incorporation of Industry Standard for Universal Changing Tables
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB), part of the Hawaii Department of Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board (Docket ATBCB-2026-0001 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking). The letter addresses the federal agency's consideration of standards for universal changing tables, with DCAB endorsing the incorporation by reference of section 613.4 of ICC A117.1-2017 with Supplement 1.
The U.S. Access Board is exploring whether to adopt more
GPA Midstream Association Calls for Revisions to Bureau of Land Management Commingling Rule
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The GPA Midstream Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management expressing concerns over the proposed revisions to site security and production handling rules related to commingling and allocation approval on Federal and Indian lands. Comprising approximately 50 corporate members engaged in midstream activities including gathering, transportation, processing, and marketing of natural gas and hydrocarbons, GPA more
West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association and Colorado Oil and Gas Association Call for Revisions to BLM's Proposed Rule on Site Security and Production Handling
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management addressing concerns with the agency's draft Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling (Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval). The Trades, representing over 290 companies in Colorado's oil and gas sector, emphasized areas where the Proposed Rule fails to me more
Tipoffs: Iran
Boyle Statement on President Trump's 2027 "Budget" Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on President Trump's 2027 "Budget" Proposal
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's 2027 funding proposal:
"Donald Trump is telling the American people our country somehow can't afford child care, Medicaid, and Medicare more
Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Praise President Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Topline
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Praise President Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Topline
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement praising Presi more
DNC: In the States - From Gas to Groceries to Health Care, Americans are Paying the Cost of Trump's Toxic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: From Gas to Groceries to Health Care, Americans are Paying the Cost of Trump's Toxic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran
Yesterday marked one year since Donald Trump declared April 2 "Liberation Day" and rolled out at least 10% tariffs on nearly all countries. Trump promised American families that his tariffs would help lower costs and usher in a "golden age," but ins more
DNC: Trump's Budget - Shortchange Americans to Pay for His Unpopular War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Trump's Budget: Shortchange Americans to Pay for His Unpopular War of Choice With Iran
As Donald Trump and JD Vance continue their unpopular war of choice with Iran, Trump admitted that funding for everyday Americans is on the chopping block so he can pay for his war.
Trump admitted, "We can't take care of daycare. We're a big country. We have fifty states, we have all these ot more
DNC: Trump's FY 2027 Budget - War and the Wealthy First, Working Families Last
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Trump's FY 2027 Budget: War and the Wealthy First, Working Families Last
Donald Trump submitted his annual budget proposal to Congress today, in which he requested $1.5 trillion in military spending while slashing critical programs that help everyday Americans, small businesses, and farmers. Trump's proposed $445 billion increase in military spending could instead pay for a year more
Fetterman Requests Increased Federal Support Ahead of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Fetterman Requests Increased Federal Support Ahead of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
BRADDOCK, PA - Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting a heightened federal security designation ahead of the National Football League (NFL) draft hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
"The NFL Draft is one more
FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Rep. Doggett Condemns Hegseth's Christian Nationalism
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 3, 2026:
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'Secularist' Rep. Doggett condemns Hegseth's Christian nationalism
FFRF Action Fund bestows its "Secularist of the Week" award to Rep. Lloyd Doggett for his timely condemnation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's more
First Focus on Children: President's Budget Proposal Takes From Kids
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- First Focus on Children, an advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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President's Budget Proposal Takes from Kids
Children represent nearly a quarter of the population, but receive only 8.57% of government spending. Unfortunately, the President's 2027 Budget Request released today would result in a deepening of this chronic underfunding if more
Foreign Policy for America: Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following statement on April 3, 2026:
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Statement on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
At a time when average Americans are struggling to afford basic living expenses, in no small part because of the Trump administration's disastrous war against Iran, the President's Fiscal Year 2027 budget represents a shocking admission of its misguided priorities. The President's request for $1.5 trillion in new Pentagon spending would co more
Iran: Regime Must Stop Using the Death Penalty as a Weapon to Silence
LONDON, England, April 4 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Iran: Regime must stop using the death penalty as a weapon to silence
ARTICLE 19 condemns the recent executions and the order of additional death sentences in Iran, part of the regime's persistent crackdown on dissent and human rights across the country. In recent weeks, at least six people have been executed, including a teenager. As the war in the more
Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: Save Money on a Heat Pump Water Heater That Can Reduce Your Electric Bill
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 4 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on April 3, 2026:
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Save Money on a Heat Pump Water Heater That Can Reduce Your Electric Bill
You know, with the war in Iran, the price of oil and gas right now is top of mind for families across this country, but especially in Maine, where we're one of the most heating oil dependent states in the country. We send billions of dollars each year from Maine out of our pockets and into the pockets of the more
March Jobs Report: Cold Comfort for Millions Locked Out of Opportunity by Trump's Economy
NEW YORK, April 4 (TNSrep) -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on April 3, 2026:
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March Jobs Report: Cold Comfort for Millions Locked Out of Opportunity by Trump's Economy
Statement by Rebecca Dixon, President and CEO, National Employment Law Project
"This week, working people were hoping for some relief from a sputtering job market and rising gas and food prices. Indeed, the White House fueled those hopes Wednesday afternoon, telling reporters that Pre more
N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - 14 Years Since The STOCK Act Was Signed, Michael Whatley Advocates For Policies That Benefit His Stock Portfolio
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 3, 2026:
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REMINDER: 14 Years Since The STOCK Act Was Signed, Michael Whatley Advocates For Policies That Benefit His Stock Portfolio
Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of the STOCK Act becoming law, so here's a reminder that DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly pushed for policies that sent his stock portfolio soaring, using his position and influence to e more
National WIC Association Denounces Trump's Proposed Cuts to WIC's Fruit and Vegetable Benefits
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National WIC Association, a non-profit advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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National WIC Association Denounces Trump's Proposed Cuts to WIC's Fruit and Vegetable Benefits
The Trump Administration's proposed budget for WIC would harm millions of American families who are most at risk for nutritional deficiencies. If enacted, these cuts would mean more
Pallone: Trump's Budget Accelerates the Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Pallone: Trump's Budget Accelerates the Affordability Crisis
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on the White House's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget:
"The president's budget raises costs on families and accelerates the affordability crisis to pay for more
Protect Our Care: Trump FY27 Budget Goes Nuclear Against Public Health Priorities to Finance Endless War, Perpetuate Billionaire Tax Giveaways
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Trump FY27 Budget Goes Nuclear Against Public Health Priorities to Finance Endless War, Perpetuate Billionaire Tax Giveaways
It is immediately clear why Donald Trump quietly posted his FY2027 budget blueprint in a deep, dark corner of the White House website on Friday of Easter weekend: the act of a coward who does not want the public to know about the warped priorities within that seek to set public health back decades more
Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Trump's FY 2027 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Trump's FY 2027 Budget Request
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's budget request for fiscal year 2027, which cuts the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget by $5 billion (19 percent).
"Now more th more
Ranking Member Merkley Statement on Trump's Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Merkley Statement on Trump's Budget Request
Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the below statement following the release of President Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027.
"This budget request fails to meet the needs of working Americans. This budget reque more
Ranking Member Shaheen, Chair Wicker Press Administration for Answers on Sanctioned Russian Delegation Visit to U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Chair Wicker Press Administration for Answers on Sanctioned Russian Delegation Visit to United States
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to S more
Sen. Wyden Demands Answers From Social Security Commissioner Over Trump Directive to Create Unconstitutional National Voter Database
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Wyden Demands Answers from Social Security Commissioner Over Trump Directive to Create Unconstitutional National Voter Database
Recent executive order on mail-in voting would require a data sharing agreement between SSA and DHS to establish a national voter list, potentially violating the Privacy Act
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Senator Coons Statement on President Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Coons statement on President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request
WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense budget request:
"President Trump's proposed Pentagon budget misunderstands what our nation and our military need. It makes clear what we've all seen with the w more
Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
Trump proposes slashing domestic investments while increasing defense spending by half a trillion dollars more
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Today, Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the release of President Trump's fiscal year 20 more
Senator Warren Statement on March 2026 Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on March 2026 Jobs Report
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
"Since Trump announced his chaotic tariffs a year ago, job growth has stalled. Job openings are falling more
Smith Responds to Hegseth's Wartime Firing of Top Military Leaders
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Smith Responds to Hegseth's Wartime Firing of Top Military Leaders
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's latest ouster of top military leadership.
"Secretary Hegseth's latest baseless firings, this time of Army Chief of Staff General more
Trump and Vought Propose Budget Worsening Cost-of-Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026:
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Trump and Vought Propose Budget Worsening Cost-of-Living Crisis
While Hardworking People Struggle to Put Gas in their Car and Food on the Table, Trump and Vought Want a Record Level of Spending on a War Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose
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Today, President Trump released his fiscal year 2027 budget request. The Trump adminis more
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control & International Security DiNanno Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Thomas G. DiNanno, under secretary of State for arms control and international security, from a March 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Arms Control and Transforming International Security Functions at the State Department"
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this Committee - thank you for inviting me to testify before you today. It is a pleasure to be back in fron more
Warren, Merkley Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026:
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Warren, Merkley Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
"It is entirely plausible that he-and by extension, his Administration-believes that placing his name on physical currency will distract the public from the tangible, undeniable economic crise more
Brown Calls for ICE to Leave Cleveland Hopkins, Joins Democrats in Demanding Answers on ICE Deployment from White House
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Calls for ICE to Leave Cleveland Hopkins, Joins Democrats in Demanding Answers on ICE Deployment from White House
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Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has joined Democratic colleagues on a letter to the White House stating that "the Trump Administration must immediately withdraw ICE agents from all airports" and demanding answers on the purpose, duration, and planning behind Tru more
Castro Statement on Trump's Funding Request for Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Statement on Trump's Funding Request for Iran War
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April 03, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement:
"The president is asking for an extra $350 billion for his reckless war against Iran.
"I will vote not to fund this illegal war, and will vote no.
"The president started this war under false pretenses and without congressional more
Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Praise President Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Topline
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Praise President Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Topline
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement praising President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budge more
Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Transfers to Car Dealers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12570) on April 2, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Transfers to Car Dealers
In July 2025, Congress repealed the clean vehicle credit (CVC) and the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC) as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21). These two credits were enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 more
Crow on Trump $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow on Trump $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request
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AURORA - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's request for a $1.5 trillion defense budget:
"Americans don't want foreign wars, they want cheaper heal more
Dirty Energy Profits Rise Amid Iran War: 350.org Calls for Windfall Taxes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Dirty Energy Profits Rise Amid Iran War: 350.org Calls for Windfall Taxes
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The ongoing Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a global surge in coal production and prices, even as the the world's dirtiest fuel was posed for long-term decline. The International more
Duckworth Demands DHS Rescind Noem's Reckless 'Shoes On' Airport Screening Policy that Watchdog Says 'Created a New Security Vulnerability'
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Demands DHS Rescind Noem's Reckless 'Shoes On' Airport Screening Policy that Watchdog Says 'Created a New Security Vulnerability'
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April 03, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) Aviation Subcommittee-today demanded the Trump Administration rescind former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Se more
Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Request To Slash Programs That Help American Families In Order To Fund His War In Iran
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Request To Slash Programs That Help American Families In Order To Fund His War In Iran
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Today, in response to the release of President Trump's budget request calling for a $73 billion cut to domestic programs in favor of a massive increase in defense spending, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomm more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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New York Times : A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation
Nevada Current : US hiring in February slumped to lowest rate since pandemic, BLS reports
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behi more
ICYMI: Murphy on Substack: Prediction Markets Are the Latest Sign of Our Spiritual Disintegration
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Murphy on Substack: Prediction Markets Are the Latest Sign of Our Spiritual Disintegration
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) this week published a Substack warning of prediction markets' potentially disastrous effects on our social and spiritual wellbeing. Murphy discussed how prediction markets have transformed fundamentally moral questions, with life-or-death stak more
Kids Should Not Be Fighters
NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Kids Should Not Be Fighters
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The new campaign of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to recruit children as young as 12 for patrols and security checkpoints has been widely condemned. Military recruitment and use of children is a grave violation of children's rights and a war crime when children are under 15.
The world has come a long way in just a few decades. Today, we have treaties p more
Lujan Statement on President Trump's Announcement on Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on President Trump's Announcement on Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on President Trump's announcement on the Iran War:
"President Trump didn't have a plan going into this war, and there's still no credible plan to end it now. The American people did not ask for this conflict, Congress did not authorize it, and th more
Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's sweeping tariffs that have hurt hardworking New Mexicans and Americans across the country:
"One year a more
March Job Gains Mask a Volatile Labor Market as Iran War Chaos Mounts
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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March Job Gains Mask a Volatile Labor Market as Iran War Chaos Mounts
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After February's losses, March gains do little to reverse a slowing and unstable labor market
Today's jobs report shows the labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, and February's losses significantly revised down, revealing a decrease of 133,000 jobs. The unemplo more
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warner, Call for Investigation into Misuse of Insider Information
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warner, Call for Investigation into Misuse of Insider Information
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After reports of trades ahead of military and economic announcements, senators press watchdogs for answers - including case involving broker tied to Defense Secretary
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) sounded the alarm on potential violations of federal securit more
Ranking Member McCollum Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member McCollum Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request outline, which was delivered to Congress over two months late:
"Since taking office, President Trump and more
Senator Murray on President Trump's Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray on President Trump's Budget Request
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Trump proposes slashing domestic investments while increasing defense spending by half a trillion dollars more
ICYMI : Trump on Wednesday: "It's not possible for us to take of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare... We have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appro more
Statement by David Miliband, IRC President and CEO, after trip to Syria and Lebanon
NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Statement by David Miliband, IRC President and CEO, after trip to Syria and Lebanon
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Beirut, Lebanon, April 3, 2026 - Following a visit to Syria and Lebanon from 29 March - 2 April, International Rescue Committee (IRC) President and CEO David Miliband said,
"I have just returned from Syria and Lebanon, where I saw firsthand the depth of need facing families living thr more
Trump Wages War on Working Families to Fund $500 Billion Pentagon Boost
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Trump Wages War on Working Families to Fund $500 Billion Pentagon Boost
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President's FY27 budget slashes programs that help families cover everyday costs to pour half-a-trillion into the Iran war and Pentagon as Americans' trust in Trump's economic agenda hits record lows
Today, President Trump released his administration's FY2027 bud more
Trump's Budget Proposal is a Moral Obscenity
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump's Budget Proposal is a Moral Obscenity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The White House today released the president's proposed budget for FY 27. Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, released the following statement:
"The Trump-Vought budget proposal is a moral obscenity. The $500 billion annual increase in proposed Pentagon spending -if it were instead deployed humanely -would be eno more
Warner & Kaine Statement on President's Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner & Kaine Statement on President's Budget Request
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after President Donald Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 discretionary budget request to Congress:
"Americans across the country are getting crushed by rising costs on energy, food, housing, and everything in between. Instead of more
Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Warren Question Bessent Over Plan to Add Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Amid Affordability Crisis
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"In other words, life is becoming less, not more, affordable for Americans-and the President's response, it seems, is to put his name on currency"
"It is entirely plausible that he-and by extension, his Administration-believes that placing his name on physical currency will distract the pu more
One Month of War in the Middle East: Conflict Continues to Push Millions Into Deeper Crisis
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 28 -- CARE International issued the following news release:
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One month of war in the Middle East: Conflict continues to push millions into deeper crisis
Conflict has far-reaching impacts, with supply chain disruptions and rising fuel/food prices driving humanitarian needs globally
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One month since the escalation began, the impact of the conflict is intensifying in the Middle East and beyond.
"Across the region, families who were already struggling to rebu more
