ACA Launches Event Calendar For Inaugural Arizona Tech Week
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026:
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ACA Launches Event Calendar For Inaugural Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase to feature hundreds of events
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Tech talks at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. STEM pitches in Yuma. A sunrise hike at Phoenix Mountain preserve. An AI discussion in Cottonwood's wine country; patient-centered health discussions in Tucson.
These experiences--and more--are being featured a more
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy: Statement of Support for AAP V Kennedy
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter:
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Statement of Support for AAP v Kennedy
More than Seventy Organizations Support the Plaintiffs in American Academy ofPediatrics et al. v. Kennedy Jr., et al.
The undersigned organizations representing health care clinicians, public health, olderadults, patients, family caregivers, consumers, physicians, and other health care providerssupport plaintiffs in American Academy of Pediatrics et more
Ala. Commerce Dept.: Alabama Aerospace Team Marks Successful Week at Singapore Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 14 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Alabama aerospace team marks successful week at Singapore Airshow
CHANGI, Singapore - Alabama's aerospace industry is poised for additional growth, following a week of successful recruitment efforts at the Singapore Airshow.
The Alabama Department of Commerce team held meetings with prospects, took part in presentations on emerging technologies and supported the state's aerosp more
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries: PEP Growth and Personalization High on Recordkeepers' List, Says Report
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026:
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PEP Growth and Personalization High on Recordkeepers' List, Says Report
By John Sullivan
Pooled employer plans (PEPs) and personalization are top recordkeeper strategic priorities, according to Cerulli Associates.
"They are increasingly focused on enhancing the participant experience in order to develop new revenue opportunities and retain p more
Army Engineer R&D Development Center: Camera, Sensors Don't Blink as Nor'easter Unleashes on the Outer Banks
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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Camera, sensors don't blink as nor'easter unleashes on the Outer Banks
Nor'easters are nothing new for those living along the Atlantic Coast. These winter storms often bring high winds and waves, but their prolonged duration can have a bigger impact on the beaches than fast-moving hurricanes.
Recently, a strong nor'easter took aim at the Outer Banks in North Caroli more
BSA Welcomes AI Literacy Framework
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes AI Literacy Framework
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) released the following statement on the Department of Labor's new AI Literacy Framework:
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes the Department of Labor's new AI Literacy Framework announced today. Establishing a central set of resources and instructional guidance helps workers, employers, and educational in more
Calif. Civil Rights Dept. Opposes Federal Attack on Key Fair Housing Protection
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 14 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Civil Rights Department Opposes Federal Attack on Key Fair Housing Protection
Proposal would undermine federal tool to combat hidden forms of discrimination
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposal to repeal federal disparate impac more
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 3 - Feb. 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Feb. 6, 2026:
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Upcoming
Online Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Demographic
2024 Rental Housing Finance Survey
The U. S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will rel more
Chairman Smith: More Fairness for American Farmers, Ranchers, and Innovators in New Reciprocal Trade Agreement With Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Chairman Smith: More Fairness for American Farmers, Ranchers, and Innovators in New Reciprocal Trade Agreement with Taiwan
American farmers, ranchers, and innovators will be getting fairer treatment and America's competitive edge against China will be strengthened with a new breakthrough reciprocal trade agreement between the United Sta more
Fed: Global Trade Effects of the AI Infrastructure Boom
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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The Global Trade Effects of the AI Infrastructure Boom
Francois de Soyres, Alex Haag, Mike Liu and Eva Van Leemput/1
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key driver of the global economic outlook, underscored by the unprecedented scale of announced investment commitments aimed at expanding AI-related infrastructure. The AI boom is also increasingly influencing international trade by boosting demand more
Fordham Focus on AI: Tailoring Lessons for Students With Special Needs
NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 12, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Su-Je Cho, professor of curriculum and teaching at the Graduate School of Education:
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A Fordham Focus on AI: Tailoring Lessons for Students with Special Needs
For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next.
In this installment, we sat down with Su-Je more
Four RUM Initiatives are Supported by the Science and Technology Trust
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news:
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Four RUM initiatives are supported by the Science and Technology Trust
By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu
The University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) is again among the institutions supported by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (FCTIPR), through the recent allocation of funds to promote innovative research and development projects in the country.
T more
John Deere Announces Its 2026 Startup Collaborators
MOLINE, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release:
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John Deere Announces its 2026 Startup Collaborators
New cohort to explore advanced sensing, analytics, and automation
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Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced the names of five companies chosen for its 2026 Startup Collaborator Program. The John Deere Startup Collaborator Program was launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen the more
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Google Partner to Provide Free, AI-Powered SAT Prep to All High School Students
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Google Partner to Provide Free, AI-Powered SAT Prep to All High School Students
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is proud to announce a continued landmark collaboration with Google to provide all district high school students with free access to full-length SAT practice exams through Google Gemini.
"Our goal is to ensure that ever more
MUSC Board of Trustees Advances Major Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Cancer Care, Innovation and Resiliency
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Feb. 14 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Board of Trustees advances major strategic initiatives to strengthen cancer care, innovation and resiliency
Board actions include review of the new cancer hospital budget estimate and design process, establishment of the newly named AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics, national recognition for energy leadership, and key institutional milestones.
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At its more
NICE Report Examines How Agentic AI Is Transforming Customer Experience And Frontline Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Agentic AI CX Frontline - A report from NICE, New York - February 2026 (46 pages)
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NICE issued a report analyzing how the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence is reshaping customer experience (CX) and frontline operations across various industries, highlighting both strategic opportunities and organizational challenges. The Agentic AI CX Frontline Report details how AI-enabled systems -- from conversational agents to automated decision support t more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Why is the Healthcare Sector Outperforming the Rest of the US Economy?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by senior writer Sam Zickar:
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Why is the Healthcare Sector Outperforming the Rest of the US Economy?
An aging population is spending more on health and wellness, less on everything else
The January jobs report - released on February 11 - confirmed what labor economists have been warning about for months: the United States labor mar more
Ohio State President Shares His Vision for Higher Ed at Business First Power Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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Ohio State president shares his vision for higher ed at Business First Power Breakfast
Conversation centered on emerging AI-influenced workforce
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Ohio State President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. addressed some of his top priorities for the university as a keynote speaker at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast.
Hundreds of attendees filled a ballroom at a downtown hotel Thursday morning for the annual bre more
Penn State-Scranton: IT Instructor Earns Best in Track at International Conference
DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news:
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IT instructor earns best in track at international conference
By Amy Gruzesky
Penn State Scranton Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Fred Aebli's contribution to the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2025 Conference -- "How ChatGPT Turned My Final Exams Into AI-Powered Learning Labs" --- received a Best-in-Track designation in the Innovative and Effective more
President Trump Issues Statement on Career and Technical Education Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2026, on the Career and Technical Education Month:
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For 250 years, our Nation has been built by the hard work, ingenuity, and unwavering determination of patriots who work with their skilled hands and brilliant minds to make our country strong. This Career and Technical Education Month, we reaffirm our commitment to preparing American workers and students to carry this proud tradition forward and to equippin more
SAG-AFTRA Statement on Seedance 2.0
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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SAG-AFTRA Statement on Seedance 2.0
SAG-AFTRA stands with the studios in condemning the blatant infringement enabled by Bytedance's new AI video model Seedance 2.0. The infringement includes the unauthorized use of our members' voices and likenesses. This is unacceptable and undercuts the ability of human talent t more
Tampa Bay Region's Members of Congress Secure $14 Million in New Funding for Seven Projects at USF
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 14 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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Tampa Bay region's members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF
By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the wor more
Texas A&M Professor Hosts First End-to-End 3D Learning Workshop
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Texas A&M professor hosts first End-to-End 3D Learning Workshop
Dr. Zhiwen Fan and a student researcher are leading the charge in 3D learning advancement for AI systems by establishing a popular workshop on the subject.
By Amy Leifeste
Dr. Zhiwen Fan, assistant professor in Texas A&M University's electrical and computer engineering department, hosted the first End-to-End 3D Le more
They Appoint the RUM Professor to the Executive Committee of the APLU Research Council
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news:
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They appoint the RUM professor to the Executive Committee of the APLU Research Council
By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu
Dr. Ingrid And. Padilla Cestero, professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) and special assistant of the Rector in research, innovation and creative work, was selected to serve on the more
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Initial Update Report On Future Force Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- FORCE DESIGN 2028 INITIAL UPDATE - A report from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard - January 2026 (16 pages)
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued a report outlining initial updates to the Future Defense 2028 strategy, detailing progress, assessments and emerging priorities for modernizing U.S. military capabilities over the next several years. The update describes how strategic investments in advanced technologies, jo more
University of Kentucky: Architecture Students Reimagine a Lexington Warehouse Through AI-informed Design
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Architecture students reimagine a Lexington warehouse through AI-informed design
Haley Simpkins, College of Design
What does it mean to design with artificial intelligence without surrendering authorship, intuition or humanity?
That question anchored a recent architecture studio led by Jesse Voigt, instructor in the University of Kentucky College of Design. The course examined how emerging technologi more
University of Pennsylvania: Leveraging AI to Help Stroke Survivors Recover Speech Abilities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Leveraging AI to help stroke survivors recover speech abilities
Doctoral student Shreya Parchure and her team evaluated the usefulness of an AI tool for personalizing speech therapy for patients with post-stroke aphasia.
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During clinical rotations in a neurocritical care unit, Shreya Parchure's interactions with patients solidified her desire to advance research and care for those with po more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: CoHemis Presents International Seminar on Research by Wearable AI and Digital Twins
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Feb. 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news:
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CoHemis presents international seminar on research by Wearable AI and Digital Twins
By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu
The University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) was recently the headquarters of the seminar Wearable AI and Digital Twins: Innovation in Motion, offered by Dr. Juan Patarroyo Montenegro, assistant professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineer more
USTR: Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer attended the signing of an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States of America and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Taiwan's Vice Prem more
Virginia Tech: Experts Discuss Ramifications of Court Cases Addressing Social Media Addiction in Children
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts discuss ramifications of court cases addressing social media addiction in children
The first of several trials that seek to hold social media companies responsible for harm caused to children has gotten underway in California. The case accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted.
Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and p more
White House: "Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal" - President Trump Celebrates Industry Revival
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026:
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"Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal": President Trump Celebrates Industry Revival
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump welcomed lawmakers, industry leaders, and hardworking miners from across the country to the White House "Champion of Coal" event. There, he signed an Executive Order directing the Department of War to purchase coal power, celebrated the Tennessee Valley Authority's recommitment to coal, an more
A Call to Relational Courage
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Antioch University posted the following news:
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A Call to Relational Courage
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This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@ant more
ACFE and Grant Thornton Release New Guidance to Help Organizations Strengthen Anti-Fraud Resilience
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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ACFE and Grant Thornton release new guidance to help organizations strengthen anti-fraud resilience
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton) have collaborated to help organizations build and strengthen their fraud risk management (FRM) programs by developing the Anti-Fraud Blueprint. This guidance more
AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong's sustainability and climate resilience goals
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong's sustainability and climate resilience goals
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HONG KONG (February 13, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), a leading hub in sustainability, today a more
All Roads Lead to AI at HackUConn 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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All Roads Lead to AI at HackUConn 2026
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There's hardly any aspect of life that isn't feeling the emerging impact of artificial intelligence. AI.
How we work and learn.
How we interact with and understand the world.
Creativity. Education. Medicine. Criminal justice. Fact and fiction.
The impact of AI is now unavoidable.
But AI's emergence is also an opportunity, says Aaron Rosman, 16 (CAH more
Alliance for American Manufacturing: Will 2026 Be a Turnaround Year for Manufacturing?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Will 2026 be a Turnaround Year for Manufacturing?
U.S. factories see job growth in January after 13 consecutive months of decline.
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U.S. factories gained 5,000 jobs in January, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said:
"Could this be a turning point for manufacturing jobs? more
Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Atomic Vision: UCF Researchers Create New AI Model for Molecular Analysis
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At the UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI), researchers have developed MolVision, a new artificial intelligence (AI) vision language (VLM) model capable of accurately viewing a molecule's structure. The project was launched from a bold idea, to make AI models learn scientific principles the same way students do. more
Bigger Budgets, Bolder Trips: Klook Finds 88% of Millennials and Gen Z Keeping Travel Spending Strong in 2026
HONG KONG, Feb. 13 (TNSxrep) -- Klook, Asia's platform for experiences and travel services, issued the following news:
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Bigger Budgets, Bolder Trips: Klook Finds 88% of Millennials and Gen Z Keeping Travel Spending Strong in 2026
New findings in Klook's Travel Pulse 2026 reveal strong international travel intent, rising experience-led spending, and a shift toward multi-destination journeys, with Asia Pacific travelers leading the way
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Global economic uncertainty is not dampening globa more
Blackburn & Blumenthal Demand Answers from Toy Maker for Exposing Sensitive Data Involving Children to the Public
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Demand Answers from Toy Maker for Exposing Sensitive Data Involving Children to the Public
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Miko, Inc., launching an investigation into why the company exposed sensitive data involving children through an unsecured, publicly access more
Budd, Fetterman Bipartisan Bill to Create Network of AI-Enabled Automated Labs Clears Committee and Heads to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Fetterman Bipartisan Bill to Create Network of AI-Enabled Automated Labs Clears Committee and Heads to Senate Floor
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statements after their National Programmable Cloud Lab Network (NPCLN) Act received overwhelming bipart more
Capito Touts GOP Accomplishments and Leadership Lessons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release:
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Capito Touts GOP Accomplishments and Leadership Lessons
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) addressed The Ripon Society Thursday morning, sharing her insights on the work Congress has accomplished through the landmark Working Families Tax Cut Act as well as her priorities as Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.
"We did have a mini retreat yesterday," the senior Senato more
CNN's Ed Lavandera Reports in "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN's Ed Lavandera Reports in "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
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February 13th, 2026
NEW YORK, NY - (February 13, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with "What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?" with CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera premiering Sunday, February 15 at 8pm ET/PT. The hour will more
Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
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Dear Reader,
As we settle into 2026, I am pleased to reconnect with the Bryant community through the pages of Bryant magazine. This issue invites us to reflect on some of the remarkable achievements of the past year and to look ahead with purpose and passion.
At the heart of this issue is a theme woven throughout our culture: working together, collaboration, more
Community Ignored as Another Data Center Is Approved in Round Rock
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Community Ignored as Another Data Center Is Approved in Round Rock
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ROUND ROCK, Texas -In a stunning betrayal of the public trust, the Round Rock City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a controversial rezoning ordinance, clearing the way for the Skybox AI data center on Old Settlers Boulevard.
Round Rock already hosts two data centers. Once Skybox and other approved proje more
Conduent Collaborates with Alabama to Introduce Chip-Enabled SNAP Cards to Prevent EBT Fraud
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Collaborates with Alabama to Introduce Chip-Enabled SNAP Cards to Prevent EBT Fraud
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Alabama becomes the first Conduent-supported state - and only the second state in the nation - to roll out chip-enabled EBT cards statewide
Chips allow beneficiaries to insert their cards into point-of-sale terminals, signifi more
Dana-Farber, Gustave Roussy to Host Fifth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology Focused on Cancer Drug Innovation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber, Gustave Roussy to Host Fifth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology Focused on Cancer Drug Innovation
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will host the Fifth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology on Friday, March 27, 2026, bringing together leading cancer researchers and clinicians from the United States and Europe to explore transatlantic innovations in cancer more
Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition
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Key Insights for Trustees & Senior Leadership
Why This Matters
Eds & Meds are anchor institutions and regional economic engines -yet many regions, including Philadelphia, are over-dependent on them leaving the economy more vulnerable to demographic, technological and policy changes. With converging headwinds across higher more
Fairfax County School Board Approves "Skyview High School" as Name for New School in Western Fairfax County
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Fairfax County School Board Approves "Skyview High School" as Name for New School in Western Fairfax County
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The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to name Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) new school Skyview High School at its board meeting last night. This marks a significant milestone as FCPS prepares to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year.
The vote reflects the cul more
Financial Stability & Economic Growth Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12655) on Feb. 12, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Financial Stability and Economic Growth
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), an interagency council headed by the Treasury Secretary and composed primarily of financial regulators, has been tasked with monitoring and mitigating systemic risks to financial stability. (For background, see more
Global technology leaders launch Trusted Tech Alliance
REDMOND, Washington, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Global technology leaders launch Trusted Tech Alliance
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MUNICH -Feb. 13, 2026 - Friday, at the Munich Security Conference, 15 companies from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America announced the launch of the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), a group of like-minded global technology providers coming together to work across borders, and based on a shared set of principles for a tru more
ITI Lays Out AI Blueprint for India's Tech Leadership
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Lays Out AI Blueprint for India's Tech Leadership
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NEW DELHI - As India prepares to convene the 2026 AI Impact Summit, global tech trade association ITI shared new recommendations on how the Indian government can cement its tech leadership and shape the future of global responsible AI development and adoption.
India's AI Blueprint: ITI's Recommend more
KDDI Selects Oracle for Telco Billing Transformation
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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KDDI Selects Oracle for Telco Billing Transformation
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Oracle today announced that KDDI Corporation, Japan's second-largest telecommunications company and operator of the au mobile phone service, has selected Oracle to support a comprehensive upgrade of its core charging and rating platform. To help reduce operational expens more
Learn how Intel Optimized OpenClaw to Run More Securely and Cost Efficiently on Intel-based AI PCs
SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Learn how Intel Optimized OpenClaw to Run More Securely and Cost Efficiently on Intel-based AI PCs
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By Dr. Olena Zhu, Head of AI Solutions, Intel PC Ecosystem, and Adjunct Professor, Purdue University
Have you heard of OpenClaw ?
This open-sourced, autonomous AI assistant has ga more
Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop, Demonstrate, and Deploy Technologies to Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Combining Laboratory Expertise to Accelerate Novel Solutions for Minimizing Accumulated Radioactive Toxins (CLEAN SMART) Act, legislation that would build on the su more
Markey, Wyden Urge Trump's CBP to Reverse Course on Proposed Rule to Collect Social Media History from Visitors to the United States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Wyden Urge Trump's CBP to Reverse Course on Proposed Rule to Collect Social Media History from Visitors to the United States
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wrote to Rodney S. Scott, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), expressing concern about the agency's propo more
Medidata Delivers a Decade of AI Leadership to 500+ Clinical Studies and Growing
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release:
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Medidata Delivers a Decade of AI Leadership to 500+ Clinical Studies and Growing
Powered by Medidata's AI technologies, complex clinical data is transformed, delivering significantly faster study build and shorter trial timelines
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Medidata, a Dassault Systemes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences indust more
Motorola Solutions Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026:
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Motorola Solutions Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
Company achieves record full-year revenue, earnings, cash flow and ending backlog
- Sales of $3.4 billion, up 12% from Q4 in the prior year; up 8% for full year
= Products and Systems Integration sales grew 11% in Q4; up 5% for full year
= Software and Services sales grew 15% in Q4; up 13% for full year
- GA more
NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency
SAN MATEO, California, Feb. 13 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:
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NetSuite Announces AI Innovations to Help Businesses Increase Efficiency
New automated close, reconciliation, narrative, and pricing capabilities help businesses accelerate the financial close, strengthen controls, and increase margins
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Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced a series of innovations that will help organizations increase efficiency and a more
NetSuite Announces AI-Powered Innovations to Help Colombian Businesses Increase Efficiency and Drive Success
SAN MATEO, California, Feb. 13 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026:
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NetSuite Announces AI-Powered Innovations to Help Colombian Businesses Increase Efficiency and Drive Success
New AI-powered planning, analytics, and field service capabilities and localizations will help businesses in Colombia accelerate decisions, automate processes, and strengthen compliance
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Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced a series of innovat more
NetSuite Helps Organizations Reduce Application Integration Challenges With New AI-Powered Platform
SAN MATEO, California, Feb. 13 -- Oracle NetSuite, a subsidiary of Oracle, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:
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NetSuite Helps Organizations Reduce Application Integration Challenges with New AI-Powered Platform
NetSuite Integration Platform enables customers to automate, orchestrate, and manage cross-application workflows
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Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced the availability of the NetSuite Integration Platform, a low-code, AI-powered solution that enables o more
Northeastern University Leads Transatlantic Effort to Close Life Sciences Skills Gap Amid AI Disruption
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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She's closing the gap to protect the future of life sciences research
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Northeastern London's head of biosciences, Helen Dawe, has been bringing industry experts, academics and health professionals together to understand the sector's skills gap.
by Patrick Daly February 13, 2026
LONDON -Preparing graduates for the future is what Helen Dawe does best.
But the head of bioscience and chemistry on th more
Peterson Institute for International Economics: Can Smaller Economies Really Create a New World Trade Order? Yes, They Can
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior research staffer Alan Wm. Wolff:
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Can smaller economies really create a new world trade order? Yes, they can.
In a clear rejection of being subject to the dictates of major powers, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney articulated a vision at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos that was a call to action for middle-sized economies: "[I]ntermediat more
ReGrow Israel Harvests Insights from Oracle Data Intelligence for Agriculture to Support Agricultural Recovery and Future Resilience
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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ReGrow Israel Harvests Insights from Oracle Data Intelligence for Agriculture to Support Agricultural Recovery and Future Resilience
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ReGrow Israel has chosen Oracle Agriculture Data Intelligence to help restore and strengthen farming across the country. The platform integrates satellite imagery, ground data, and sensor fee more
REP. STUTZMAN CONGRATULATES THE 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN CONGRATULATES THE 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS
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WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) recognized Ishan Ramrakhiani from Canterbury School and Rikhin Kavuru from Homestead High School as the winners of this year's Congressional App Challenge for Indiana's 3rd congressional district. Together, they created an AI-powered extension for Adobe After Effects called Aut more
Rice hosts inaugural Houston Space Galette in honor of Texas-France Space Hub's first anniversary
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice hosts inaugural Houston Space Galette in honor of Texas-France Space Hub's first anniversary
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The Ion, Houston's hub for innovation powered by Rice University, was abuzz Feb. 12 as members of the Houston and French space community met for the inaugural Houston Space Galette. This reception, named for the French king cake, was hosted by the Texas-France Space Hub, a collaboration that aims to unite acade more
Rio Salado College: Creating Belonging for Online Learners Through Connection and Community
TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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Creating Belonging for Online Learners Through Connection and Community
In 2021, Rio Salado College and InScribe partnered to launch RioConnect, a digital community that allows Rio Salado College's students to easily connect with their peers, advisors, and faculty. A new effort announced this week aims to expand the reach and introduce new avenues of support networks in RioConnect to promote engagement and improve more
Sens. Moran, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses Leverage AI Tools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Moran, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses Leverage AI Tools
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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) recently introduced the bipartisan Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act that would authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and distribute artificial intelligence (AI more
Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids
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A chance encounter at a Utah State University Ecology Center seminar yielded a research collaboration that resulted in a comprehensive, year-long AI learning project for undergrads and grad students; a continental-scale, publicly available river image dataset, a peer-reviewed paper in a top journal and a presentation for USU's more
TEDCO Invests in Sirsi
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 13 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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TEDCO Invests in Sirsi
$100,000 investment to support acceleration of AI-powered infrastructure management
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $100,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Sirsi. Operating within TEDCO's Social Impact Funds, the Pre-Seed Builder Fund focuses on investing in Maryland-based techn more
The City of Atlanta Modernizes Constituent Services and Unlocks AI-Driven Innovation with Oracle
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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The City of Atlanta Modernizes Constituent Services and Unlocks AI-Driven Innovation with Oracle
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The City of Atlanta is expanding its relationship with Oracle and Deloitte by selecting Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) to modernize city planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and inspections. This expanded col more
This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Heads to New England, AI Integration, Protecting U.S. Farmland, Saving Recruits Cash
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Heads to New England, AI Integration, Protecting U.S. Farmland, Saving Recruits Cash
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This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour by heading to a couple of New England states, Feb. 9, to visit defense industrial base facilities and administer the oath of enlistment to eager recruits.
Hegseth's first stop was to swe more
Turner Selected as One of the Contractors for $10 Billion Meta Data Center Campus in Indiana
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Selected as One of the Contractors for $10 Billion Meta Data Center Campus in Indiana
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Turner Construction Company has been selected by Meta as one of the contractors for a $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana. The project has broken ground, marking a significant milestone in Meta's continued expansion of advanced digital infrastructure.
The state-of-the-art campu more
UN Financial Crisis Threatens to Halt Human Rights Work
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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UN Financial Crisis Threatens to Halt Human Rights Work
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In Geneva on 9 February, the United Nations deputy human rights chief gave an alarming update on the dramatic impact of the financial crisis on the UN's ability to promote and protect human rights around the world. She described a human rights system at breaking point - with travel cutbacks, atrocity investigations grinding to a halt, an more
US Department of Labor announces $145M in funds supporting performance-based Registered Apprenticeship expansion across key industry sectors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor announces $145M in funds supporting performance-based Registered Apprenticeship expansion across key industry sectors
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a funding opportunity of up to $145 million for organizations interested in administering its Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program to further expand the national apprenticeship system.
The d more
US Department of Labor releases AI literacy framework providing foundational content areas, delivery principles to guide nationwide efforts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor releases AI literacy framework providing foundational content areas, delivery principles to guide nationwide efforts
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration today published a framework for Artificial Intelligence literacy, providing a foundation to guide nationwide AI literacy efforts across workforce and education systems.
The fra more
USU Leadership Holds Strategic Offsite to Align with Department of War Priorities
BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 13 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Leadership Holds Strategic Offsite to Align with Department of War Priorities
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Senior leaders from the Uniformed Services University (USU) convened for an all-day strategy refresh offsite Feb. 11, 2026, to review institutional priorities and align on the University's strategic direction. The session provided an opportunity for leadership to assess current initiatives, identify emerging chal more
Warnock, Durbin Introduce Bill Supporting American Workforce in Automation Era
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Durbin Introduce Bill Supporting American Workforce in Automation Era
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The Investing In Tomorrow's Workforce Act supports training programs, helping ensure workers are not left behind as automation and AI accelerate
Senator Warnock recently introduced the Pathways to Prosperity Act which would allow more technical college students to "earn while they learn," among other incentives more
Yale Launches Certificate in Strategic Climate Communication
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Yale School of the Environment has introduced an online certificate program designed to help professionals manage the complex and rapidly shifting media environment surrounding environmental issues. The 14-week initiative, titled the Strategic Climate Change Communication Certificate Program, arrives at a time when both information and misinformation regarding the climate crisis are at an all-time high.
According to program instructor Anthony Leiserowitz, the speed an more
CARE named as host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release:
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CARE named as host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition
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The Frontline Health Workers Coalition, a global alliance dedicated to strengthening and supporting the health workforce around the world, has a new home. Effective January 1, 2026, CARE, a global leader in the fight to end poverty, has assumed the role of host organizat more
CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Philadelphia CIO Melissa Scott on Technology Strategy in Local Government
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Philadelphia CIO Melissa Scott on Technology Strategy in Local Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Melissa Scott, Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia, in conversation with Melanie Fonder Kaye, Senior Executive & Director, D more
Ernst Wages War on Waste at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Wages War on Waste at the Pentagon
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WASHINGTON - After the Pentagon failed its most recent financial statement, upholding its unenviable title as the only federal agency to never pass an audit, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), is leading the charge in the battle to account for every cent spent by the department.
To end fraud, waste, or abuse in military funding, Ernst is introducing the Reviewi more
Ernst: Here's how to make sure our military gets maximum 'bang' for the taxpayer's buck
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst: Here's how to make sure our military gets maximum 'bang' for the taxpayer's buck
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed in the New York Post how her new legislation will give the Pentagon the tools to achieve its goal of passing a clean audit by 2028.
Ernst joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss why the Pentagon needs to pass its audit - especial more
Frank Corridori helps students design creative futures at Missouri School of Journalism
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Feb. 12 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Frank Corridori helps students design creative futures at Missouri School of Journalism
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Frank Corridori stands in front of Muralistic Princess, which hangs outside his office in the strategic communication suite. The artwork is one of 15 prints hanging throughout the suite.
By Austin Fitzgerald
An exhibition of Professor Frank Corridori's artwork currently adorns the more
Scott, Lujan introduce bipartisan legislation to leverage cutting-edge technologies to accelerate nuclear waste cleanup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Lujan introduce bipartisan legislation to leverage cutting-edge technologies to accelerate nuclear waste cleanup
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced the Combining Laboratory Expertise to Accelerate Novel Solutions for Minimizing Accumulated Radioactive Toxins (CLEAN SMART) Act, legislation that would build on the success of the U.S. Department more
UB moves to decarbonize the North Campus
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB moves to decarbonize the North Campus
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The university conducted its first geothermal well test drill near the Baker Chilled Water Plant in May 2025. Photo: Douglas Levere
The university conducted its first geothermal well test drill near the Baker Chilled Water Plant in May 2025. Photo: Douglas Levere
By David J. Hill
BUFFALO, N.Y. - There is much more
Why choosing stuff to share is an ordeal
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Why choosing stuff to share is an ordeal
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Whether ordering a pizza to split with friends or planning a family excursion, better communication can help reduce the anxiety that surrounds joint-consumption situations.
We've all been there-shopping not just for ourselves, but also for someone else. Maybe you know them well and know exactly what they want, but what if you aren't sure? What if it's a group of more
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Oklahoma Experiences Hiring Slowdown - Latest Edition of the Oklahoma Economist Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release:
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Oklahoma Experiences Hiring Slowdown: Latest Edition of the Oklahoma Economist Released
The Oklahoma Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information and insights on the state's economy.
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its latest issue of the Oklahoma Economist, titled "Hiring in Okla more
Terrestar Launches Canada-Wide Hybrid Satellite IoT Service Powered by Mavenir's Cloud-Native Virtualized RAN and Core
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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Terrestar Launches Canada-Wide Hybrid Satellite IoT Service Powered by Mavenir's Cloud-Native Virtualized RAN and Core
Commercial launch marks a milestone for 3GPP standards-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services.
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Montreal, QC: Terrestar Solutions Inc., Canada's only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile sa more
Alliance for American Manufacturing: Poll - AI Threatens U.S. Factory Jobs, Americans Worry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following news release:
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NEW POLL: AI Threatens U.S. Factory Jobs, Americans Worry
Strong bipartisan support for American-made data centers
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Artificial intelligence (AI) saturated Super Bowl ads this year, but new polling shows that the majority (69%) of U.S. voters are concerned that AI threatens U.S. manufacturing jobs, with agreement across party lines. Moreover, both Republicans (81%) and Democrats (68%) ag more
Zeta Global to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 24, 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release:
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Zeta Global to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 24, 2026
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the AI Marketing Cloud, today announced the planned release of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO David A. Steinberg and CFO Chris Greiner will host a conference more
ACGME to Launch Next Phase of ACGME Cloud With New Features in April
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news:
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ACGME to Launch Next Phase of ACGME Cloud with New Features in April
The ACGME plans to launch the next phase of ACGME Cloud in mid-April, marking continued progress in the organization's Digital Transformation journey for graduate medical education (GME). The new products and features will offer:
* Unified User Experience - simplified, streamlined navigation across ACGME C more
Atlantic Council and Crescent Petroleum Convene Regional and International CEOs to Advance a New Era of Collaborative Prosperity at World Governments Summit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Atlantic Council issued the following news release:
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Atlantic Council and Crescent Petroleum convene regional and international CEOs to advance a new era of collaborative prosperity at World Governments Summit
* More than 40 regional and international CEOs resolved how to advance the MENA region's growth agendas in partnership with governments in the region.
* Close engagement between policymakers and business leaders enabled the event to translate into tangibl more
Brian Scriber to Speak at 2026 Current Issues Conference
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Feb. 9 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news:
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Brian Scriber to Speak at 2026 Current Issues Conference
Brian Scriber, Vice President of Security Technologies at CableLabs, will be a panelist at the 2026 Current Issues Conference, taking place from April 19-22, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Brian will be part of "The Framework for New Technologies" panel on Monday, April 20, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. MT, where industry more
N.Y. State Nurses Association: Victory - Nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside and West Reach Tentative Agreements to End Strike
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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VICTORY: NURSES AT MONTEFIORE, MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL AND MOUNT SINAI MORNINGSIDE AND WEST REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS TO END STRIKE
Approximately 10,500 nurses at Montefiore and the Mount Sinai system will vote to ratify contracts that protect patient and nurse safety
Nurses will hold ratification votes, then return to work this week
Approximately 4,200 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian continue t more
OASIS Open: Cisco Donates Project CodeGuard to Coalition for Secure AI
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 -- OASIS Open, an international open source and standards consortium, issued the following news:
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Cisco Donates Project CodeGuard to Coalition for Secure AI
Framework Strengthens Secure-by-Default Practices in AI Coding Workflows
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Boston, MA - OASIS Open, the global open source and standards consortium, announced that Cisco has donated Project CodeGuard, an AI model-agnostic security coding agent skills framework and ruleset, to the Coalition for Secu more
Onsemi Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Feb. 9 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news:
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onsemi Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Returned $1.4 billion of 2025 Free Cash Flow through share repurchases
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onsemi (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ON) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results:
Results Highlights:
* Fourth quarter revenue of $1,530 million
* Fourth quarter GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP gross margin of 36.0% and 38.2%, respective more
Tellen Partners With Grant Thornton to Expand AI-powered Audit Quality Capabilities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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Tellen partners with Grant Thornton to expand AI-powered audit quality capabilities
Tellen to acquire Grant Thornton's qm.x audit quality solution and support AI platform adoption among users across the globe
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NEW YORK -- Tellen and Grant Thornton today announced a strategic partnership that will see Tellen acquire the qm.x application platform from Grant more
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Discusses Shift In Global Geopolitics Ahead Of Munich Security Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on Feb. 12, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio regarding his departure for the Munich Security Conference and the changing landscape of international relations:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press
SECRETARY RUBIO: We've got to be quick, guys.
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, what's your message going to be in Munich?
SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, you've got to wait till Saturday. Right, more
EPA to review cleanups at eight New England Superfund sites this year
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA to review cleanups at eight New England Superfund sites this year
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BOSTON (Feb.13, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at eight National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites across New England this year.
Each individual site will undergo a legally required Five-Year Review to ensure that previous remediation ef more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Enhanced Data Collection on Airport Firefighting Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's survey designed to evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staffing levels at Part 139 airports. The organization has expressed appreciation for the FAA's outreach to industry stakeholders while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data collection related to airport firefighting resources and capabilities.
In the letter, A more
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to FAA Designee Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed changes to the Designee Management Policy outlined in FAA Order 8000.95D. The association, which represents around 300,000 members in the aviation community, has expressed specific concerns about the implications of these policy changes for Designee Pilot Examiners (DPEs).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed more
Ala. Gov. Council on Disabilities & Special Education Warns Education Proposal Could Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee, expressing concerns over the proposed regulatory changes concerning the definition of "professional degree." The council notes that significant portions of Alaska's workforce, particularly in healthcare, are likely to be adversely affected if certain degree p more
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association Opposes Proposed CMS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, Lafayette, California, representing over 5,500 physicians, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The association argues that the rule could potentially harm transgender youth and disrupt physicians' ability to provide necessary medical care.
In their public comment letter, ACCMA emphasized the importance of allowing clinical judgment, scientific evidence, and the p more
Alaska Coalition Urges BOEM To Halt Plan Opening Nearly One Billion Acres Of Federal Waters To Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of organizations and individuals from Alaska expressed deep concern and strong opposition in a recent public comment letter directed at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposal to open nearly one billion acres of federal waters off Alaska's coast to fossil fuel extraction. The controversial plan, part of the 11th national offshore drilling program, would permit leasing in nearly all Alaska planning areas, sparking fears of environmenta more
Alaska Native Tribes Urge BOEM To Exclude Cook Inlet From Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of federally recognized Alaska Native Tribes, including the Sugpiaq, Ahtna, and Dena'ina Tribes, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing the inclusion of Cook Inlet in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This initiative has raised considerable concerns among the Tribes that rely on Cook Inlet's marine ecosystems for their traditional subsistence lifestyles.
The Tribes emph more
Alstate Process Service Warns Proposed Rule Change Could Undermine Federal Subpoena Service And Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alstate Process Service Inc., a process serving agency with decades of experience, has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedures at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The letter raises serious concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, which could fundamentally alter the process for subpoena delivery.
In the letter dated January 31, 2026, the agency highlights the potential economic reper more
American Medical Association Challenges Proposed Changes Affecting J-1 Physicians in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong concerns regarding DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001. The proposed rule aims to eliminate the current "duration of status" for foreign national physicians holding J-1 visas, substituting it with a fixed time period for admission, potentially disrupting the training of thousands of medical residents.
The letter highlights that approximately more
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Calls on Education Department to Classify MBA and MAcc as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degrees within the federal definition of professional degrees. This request comes in response to proposed regulations from the RISE Committee that could potentially jeopardize the stability of the nation's business talent pipeline more
Attorneys General Request Extension for Public Comments on Hazardous Materials Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Offices of the Attorneys General from Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New York, and Nevada have submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The letter requests an extension of the deadlines for public comments related to Exxon Mobil Corporation's application concerning common law tort claims related to gasoline transportation, which was notified in the Federal Register on January 9, 202 more
Autism Alliance of Michigan Supports Continued Federal Data Collection Under IDEA Part B
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Autism Alliance of Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting the continuation of data collection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B. The organization highlights the vital role these data collection requirements play in ensuring accountability and effective oversight of special education systems.
In the letter, the Autism Alliance of Michigan, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancin more
Cal State Urges Reconsideration of Changes to International Student Admission Rules
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State University, Stanislaus has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would establish fixed periods of admission for nonimmigrant academic students and streamline the extension of stay procedures. The proposal, intended to enhance program integrity and national security, has been met with concerns from the university, which argues that it may inadvertently undermine the structure currently in more
Calif. Congressmen Coalition Propose Against Offshore Drilling in California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of California Congressmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter calls for the exclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas from any oil and gas leasing activities.
The coalition emphasizes a united stance with Californians who oppose proposals that wou more
Calif. State Assemblywoman Davies Opposes Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies has issued a public comment expressing unwavering opposition to any offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast. The letter specifically targets the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, raising alarms about the potential inclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas in this initiative.
Davies, representing the 7 more
California Mayor Raises Community Concerns Over FAA Review Of Commercial Drone Delivery Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hawthorne, California, Mayor Alex Monteiro has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations. This assessment focuses on establishing a comprehensive federal framework for drone delivery, with critical factors such as aircraft noise and operational impacts under scrutiny.
In its comments, the City of Hawthorne acknowledges that the FAA's more
Calyxo Urges CMS To Clarify Use Of HCPCS Code C9761 For Ureteroscopic Procedures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Calyxo Inc., Pleasanton, California has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging swift clarification and necessary action regarding the use of HCPCS Code C9761. The company expresses appreciation for the agency's ongoing efforts to ensure beneficiary access to effective procedures while safeguarding the integrity of the healthcare program.
The company highlights concerns over the application of HCPCS Code C9761, which relates more
Cerus Corp. Advocates for Strengthening National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Cerus Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizing the critical role of the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) in supporting the U.S. blood supply system. The company, which specializes in pathogen reduction technologies, asserts that continued data collection through the NBCUS is vital for ensuring the safety and availability of blood components.
In the letter, Cerus outlined that the NBCUS more
Charles River Laboratories Advocates for Enhanced Guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Charles River Laboratories Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the recently released draft guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies. The organization expressed appreciation for the FDA's intent to modernize nonclinical development processes, which aims to minimize animal use in research while adhering to sound scientific principles.
In its letter, Charles River Laboratories emphasized t more
Citizens Rulemaking Alliance Urges EPA To Reconsider Approval of New Hampshire Title V Permit Revisions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to reconsider its recent approval of revisions to New Hampshire's Title V operating permit program. The letter highlights concerns over procedural deficiencies and the potential implications for small entities regulated under the program due to changes in key definitions, such as "major source" and "insignificant activity."
The organization asser more
Civil Rights Coalition Urges HUD To Extend Comment Period On Fair Housing Disparate Impact Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, alongside a coalition of advocacy organizations, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule affecting the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The organizations are calling for a minimum additional 30 days beyond the current deadline of February 13, 2026.
The coalition asserts that the proposed rul more
Clark-Esposito Law Firm Urges FDA To Ease PMTA Burdens For Small E-Cigarette Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Clark-Esposito Law Firm has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The letter was prompted by concerns over the challenges faced by manufacturers, particularly small and mid-sized companies, under the current regulatory framework.
In its correspondence, the law firm highlights the inherent difficulties manufacturers en more
Coalition of House Members Oppose Defense Rule Limiting Gender Marker Changes In Military ID System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of House members has expressed strong opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. The letter pertains to proposed amendments that would remove the ability for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to change their gender marker in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
The lawmakers argue that eliminating this process poses significant risks f more
Colorado Agencies Urge Federal Agency to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of Colorado state agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to proposed rollbacks of federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The agencies emphasized that weakening these standards, alongside multi-pollutant emissions regulations, directly threatens the state's environmental goals and economic stability. Colorado's commitment to improving air quality and reducing consum more
Conservation Biology Institute, Scientists Warn USDA Forest Service Against Streamlined Review Of Post-Fire Salvage Logging Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservation Biology Institute, along with other scientists, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment for post-fire salvage logging. The letter advocates for comprehensive reviews rather than the proposed streamlined process, emphasizing the significant environmental risks associated with widespread salvage logging pract more
Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Backs Defense Department Rule On Military Identification Cards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of War in response to the agency's Notice of Interim Final Rule concerning identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. This letter emphasizes the organization's strong support for the proposed interim final rule, asserting that it would enhance military readiness and administrative discipline.
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Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions Calls for Revisions to Accreditation Handbook to Streamline Processes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) has issued comments to the U.S. Department of Education addressing needed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This public comment letter, submitted in response to an invitation for input, highlights the organization's role, representing seven federally recognized accrediting bodies responsible for evaluating nearly 3,000 postsecondary institutions across the country.
C-RAC emphasizes that while the current Handbo more
Council on Occupational Education Urges Education Department To Revise Accreditation Handbook Requirements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council on Occupational Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing important issues regarding the proposed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. The organization, an accreditor recognized by the Secretary of Education, represents over 500 institutional members across 43 states, focusing primarily on career and technical education institutions.
In the letter, the council outlines various "pain points" and recommendati more
CPAC Foundation Urges CMS to Address Supply and Quality Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasized the need for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to align health care policies with economic realities. The CRF outlined significant concerns regarding physician supply, quality measurement, and hospital price transparency as integral components of the health care system.
The CRF more
Cure Coalition Raises Concerns Over FDA Guidance on Monoclonal Antibody Safety Studies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Cure Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." Representing patients, families, and health advocates, the Coalition emphasizes the need for rigorous and ethical medical research standards.
The organization endorses the FDA's objective to streamline nonclinical safety assessments for monoclonal more
DoorDash Urges FAA to Streamline Environmental Review for Drone Deliveries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- DoorDash Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration emphasizing the need for a streamlined environmental review process as the agency evaluates its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for drone package delivery operations in the United States.
Founded in 2013, DoorDash operates as a technology platform that supports local businesses and connects them with customers. Through its innovative delivery methods, which now inc more
Drexel University Advocates for Inclusion in Federal Loan Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions Nurse Anesthesia Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to recognize nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in its proposed rule titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education." The letter emphasizes the essential role that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play in healthcare access, particularly for underserved population more
Energy & Wildlife Action Coalition Advocates for Streamlined Eagle Permit Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) addressing the agency's recent notice on information collection related to eagle take permits and associated fees. This letter highlights EWAC's support for an efficient permitting process under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), emphasizing the importance of reducing administrative burdens on the energy sector.
In its comments, more
Experimental Aircraft Association Raises Concerns Over FAA Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed Draft FAA Order 8000.95D, Change 1. This order addresses the management policy for individual designees, specifically the designated pilot examiners (DPEs).
In its correspondence, EAA commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its transparent and collaborative approach in soliciting public feedback on more
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Advocates for Disparate Impact Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing fair housing practices. The organization vehemently defends the current disparate impact standard, arguing that its removal would weaken protections against discrimination in housing.
In the letter, FHCWM expresses concerns that HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sug more
Flagstar Bank Supports OCC's Proposed Preemption Rules on Escrow Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Flagstar Bank, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its proposed preemption determinations related to state interest-on-escrow laws and real estate lending escrow accounts. In the letter dated January 29, 2026, Flagstar expressed strong support for the OCC's initiative, emphasizing its significance for the banking industry.
The proposed preemption rules aim to clarify how state laws on escrow accou more
Food & Water Watch Calls for Action on Salmonella in Poultry Products
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) urging the agency to reinstate and strengthen its proposed 2023 Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for updated regulations to address the ongoing public health threat posed by Salmonella in poultry.
In its letter, FWW outlines the significant risks associated with Salmonella, which more
Forest Ecology Experts Urge U.S. Forest Service To Shift Post-Fire Management Toward Resilience-Based Practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of researchers and experts in forest ecology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to adopt a resilient-based approach for post-fire management in response to the rising wildfire crisis across the nation. With over a century of collective experience in forest management, the group emphasizes the need for the agency to reassess its strategies concerning post-fire landscapes and the ecological more
Genentech Submits Public Comment Letter to FDA on Monoclonal Antibodies Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Genentech Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." The biotechnology firm expressed gratitude to the agency for engaging stakeholders and welcomed the opportunity to contribute to discussions about regulatory policies affecting nonclinical safety studies.
In their letter, Genentech commended the FDA for creating a well-struc more
Hole in One Process Warns Proposed Federal Rule Change Could Undermine Subpoena Enforcement And Due Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hole in One Process has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts expressing concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization highlights potential economic repercussions for the process-serving industry and warns of systemic risks to due process and the enforcement of subpoenas.
According to the organization, the proposed amendments would end more
Humana Seeks Clarification From CMS on EOC Due Dates for Medicare Plans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Humana Inc., a health care company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's recent information collection notice titled "Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage for Applicable Integrated Plans in States that Require Integrated Materials." The letter, dated January 13, addresses important aspects of the proposed revisions to the Integrated Dual Special Ne more
Hyundai Motor North America Submits Comments to NHTSA on SAFE III Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hyundai Motor North America has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed rulemaking titled "The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022-2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks." The comment letter expresses Hyundai's perspectives and requests concerning the regulatory changes that would affect the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
In their letter, Hyundai emphas more
Interlochen Center for the Arts Voices Concerns Over Proposed Changes to International Student Visa Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Interlochen Center for the Arts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed rules that would eliminate the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. The proposed changes could have adverse effects on students enrolled in U.S. high schools, particularly those attending boarding institutions like Interlochen.
The center, which serves a significant number of F-1 visa students through its arts programs, argues more
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Backs CDC Extension Of Maternal Health Data Collection Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing strong support for the extension of data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The request aims to extend Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the program, which is vital for tracking maternal and child health trends across the nation.
In the letter, a representative from Johns more
Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai Urges DHS to Limit R-1 One-Year Abroad Waiver to Vetted Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the interim final rule that addresses the waiver of the one-year abroad requirement for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers who have reached their maximum period of authorized stay. The organization expresses concern over the application of this waiver, advocating for limitations to ensure program integrity.
In the letter, the law office acknowledge more
LGB Courage Coalition Supports Proposed Rules on Pediatric Gender Medical Interventions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The LGB Courage Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed rules that would restrict federal funding and institutional participation in pediatric gender medical interventions. As a nonprofit organization committed to the civil rights, health, and well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals, the Coalition emphasizes the need for protective measures around these medical practices for minors. more
Mako Strategies Urges BOEM To Block Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Along Central Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Mako Strategies LLC, Monterey, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong opposition to proposed oil and gas leasing off California's Central Coast as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Program. The organization argues that expanding offshore drilling is unnecessary for meeting the nation's energy needs and poses significant threats to environmental integrity and local economies.
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Maritime Groups Back Coast Guard Proposal To Modify Longview Anchorage For Safer Navigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Columbia River Pilots and the Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association submitted a public comment letter in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the modification of the Longview Anchorage. This collaborative statement emphasizes the importance of navigational safety and efficiency along the Columbia River, a key route for commercial maritime traffic.
The Columbia River Pilots, representing over 45 licensed mariners, pl more
MSG Legal Opposes Proposed Federal Rule Change Allowing Non-Personal Subpoena Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- MSG Legal, Lufkin, Texas, has voiced strong opposition to proposed amendments of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 concerning subpoena service. In a public comment letter addressed to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, MSG Legal expressed concerns about the amendments that would allow non-personal methods of service, such as mail and commercial carriers, to be considered equivalent to traditional personal service.
The organization argues that these changes more
National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools Urges Education Department To Modernize Accreditation Handbook And Cut Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools (NASGS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's request for information on revisions to the Accreditation Handbook. In their correspondence, NASGS emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique characteristics of standalone law schools and proposed key principles aimed at enhancing accreditation standards while reducing compliance burdens.
Formed in 2021, more
National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network Urges Education Department to Recognize Nursing as a Degreed Profession
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong dissatisfaction over the agency's failure to recognize nursing as a degreed profession. The organization highlighted that this oversight misrepresents the educational rigor, professional expertise, and integral role that nurses play within the U.S. healthcare system.
The letter detailed that registered nurses (RNs) and advanced pract more
NetRise Calls on CISA to Strengthen Standards With Binary Validation and Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NetRise has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urging significant enhancements to the 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The letter emphasizes that existing SBOMs, particularly those derived solely from source code, often fail to provide a complete picture of security vulnerabilities, as they do not account for critical components that are present in the compiled code.
In its Oct. 2, more
New Mexico Health Dept. Urges Federal Extension Of Maternal And Infant Health Data Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Jean Elizabeth Braun, epidemiologist for New Mexico Department of Health is advocating for an extension of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency oversees the PRAMS program, which collects vital data regarding maternal and infant health across the nation.
In her letter, an epidemiologist at NMDOH emphasized the indispensable role of PRAMS in providing insig more
Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape Urges Continued Protection of Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape (NWFSL) has advocated for the continued safeguarding of the Eastern Gulf Test & Training Range (EGTTR) in a public comment letter sent to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The organization voiced concerns over the potential implications of the agency's 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Gulf of America Program Area B, asserting that it could undermine vital military operations in the region. more
Nubar LLC Flags Safety Modeling Flaws In Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Nubar LLC, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission highlighting critical issues regarding the Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP). The letter emphasizes significant concerns over the assumptions and methodologies outlined in the agency's recent guidance, particularly regarding reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure dynamics and its impact on emergency response flow more
Nuclear Energy Institute Calls for Enhancements to Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the agency's Research Information Letter report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP)." In their letter, NEI identifies key recommendations aimed at improving the guidance, which is crucial for human reliability analysis in the nuclear energy sector.
NEI expresses appreciation for the opportunity to more
NuScale Power Submits Comments on NRC's Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NuScale Power LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the agency's Research Information Letter Report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance" (IDHEAS-DEP). This submission comes in response to a notice issued by the NRC on November 25, 2025, urging stakeholders to provide input on the proposed guidance.
NuScale Power's correspondence addresses several aspects of the IDHEAS-DEP more
Participate Learning Warns DHS Rule Could Disrupt J-1 Teacher Programs And Dual Language Education
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Participate Learning has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns about a proposed rule regarding admission periods and extension procedures for nonimmigrant educators. The rule, which aims to increase oversight and strengthen national security, threatens to disrupt established dual language programs vital to thousands of students in North Carolina.
With over three decades of experience in managing educational progra more
Sierra Club Raises Concerns Over Oceano Dunes Habitat Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service voicing significant concerns regarding the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area's (ODSVRA) recent recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA), and updated Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Representing over 4,000 members in San Luis Obispo County, the Sierra Club urges that the current plans fail to meet the r more
Sikh Coalition Urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Strengthen Protections for Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sikh Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning the Interim Final Rule published on Jan. 16, 2026. The organization, which advocates for the civil rights and religious freedom of Sikhs in the United States, emphasizes the importance of providing stability for religious workers who are vital to sustaining Sikh communities.
In its letter, the Sikh Coalition recognizes the Administration's efforts in more
Society of Aviation & Flight Educators Expresses Concerns Over FAA Proposed Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators Inc. (SAFE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed changes in FAA Draft Order 8000.95D Change 1, particularly related to Designated Pilot Examiners. The organization's review, dated January 23, 2026, raises critical questions about the necessity and implications of certain adjustments outlined in the proposal.
In its correspondence, SAFE highlights a lack of data more
University of Evansville Urges Education Department to Recognize Nurse Anesthesia Degrees as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in a proposed rule regarding student education. The program's leadership emphasizes the importance of including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and PhD degrees to ensure adequate access to education funding for future nurse an more
University of Illinois Professor Velonis Urges HHS to Extend PRAMS Data Collection Authority Beyond 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alisa J. Velonis, director of the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health at University of Illinois Chicago and associate professor of public health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the extension of the data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System which is set to expire on March 31, 2026. The institution emphasizes the critical need for continued federal suppor more
Vitalant Submits Feedback on CDC's National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Vitalant has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the proposed 2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS). The organization, which collects eleven percent of the nation's blood supply across twenty-eight states, provided detailed feedback on the survey's design and proposed information collection project.
In its letter, Vitalant emphasized the necessity of the NBCUS information collection for un more
Volkswagen Group Supports Reset Of Federal Fuel Economy Standards In NHTSA Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the proposed "Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031." The automaker expresses support for a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, emphasizing the need for achievable and sustainable regulations to facilitate ongoing innovation in vehicle development.
In its cor more
WASC Senior College & University Commission Proposes Revisions To Accreditation Handbook
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need for comprehensive updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This plea aligns with the Department's aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and support for the federal recognition process of accreditors.
In its letter, WSCUC asserts that while the Department has already made important improvements to its e-recognition system, fur more
West Coast Governors Urge Interior Department To Block New Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Off California Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of new oil and gas lease sales off California's coast in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This joint stance underscores a long-standing commitment by West Coast states to protect their economies, communities, and environments from the risks associated with more
West Virginia University Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule for International Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- West Virginia University (WVU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The university highlights the potential detrimental effects the rule could have on its academic environment and research more
Wis. Public Instruction Dept. Seeks Clearer Rules And Broader Inclusion In Federal Patriotic Education Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education. The comments come in response to a proposal published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2025, which aims to cultivate civic competency and informed patriotism among students.
In its letter, the WDPI emphasizes its commitment to an inclusive and accurate educat more
Women's Health Issues Journal Urges CDC to Continue Vital Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Women's Health Issues has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the agency to extend the data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The organization emphasizes the critical role that PRAMS plays in maternal health research, highlighting its extensive datasets as invaluable resources for researchers focusing on women's health.
As part of its advocacy efforts, Women's Health Issues, under more
Wright Center Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule regarding J-1 visas for international medical graduates. The organization argues that the changes could severely disrupt graduate medical education and exacerbate physician shortages in underserved areas.
In the letter, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, emphasi more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Yale School of Medicine Department of Therapeutic Radiology, New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to maintain the current payment rate for Biology-guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT). This therapy is vital for cancer patients, offering high precision in treatment through real-time tumor tracking.
In the letter, the department expresses gratitude for the opportunity to address the CY more
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Appropriations, Homeland Security Republicans Slam Democrats' DHS Shutdown for Risking Safety and Security of Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Appropriations, Homeland Security Republicans Slam Democrats' DHS Shutdown for Risking Safety and Security of Americans
Today, House Appropriations Committee and House Homeland Security Republicans issued statements on Senate Democrats' refusal to pass the full-year Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for Fiscal Year 2026, w more
California Man Charged With Interstate Transmission of Threats to Injure Five Federal Law Enforcement Officers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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California Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Threats to Injure Five Federal Law Enforcement Officers
A Minnesota Federal Grand Jury returned a five-count Indictment, charging James Patrick Lyons, age 45, with interstate transmission of threats to injure five federal law enforcement officers on January 18, 2026, United States Attor more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: After Hiking Property Taxes, Minneapolis Raids Fire Department Funds to Ramp Up Spending on Legal Aid for Immigrants
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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After hiking property taxes, Minneapolis raids fire department funds to ramp up spending on legal aid for immigrants
Back in December, Minneapolis City Council approved an 8% tax levy increase. KSTP reported that:
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Common Ground on Immigration - Poll Finds 85% of Minnesotans Support Cooperation Between Local Police and Federal Immigration Authorities
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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Common ground on immigration: Poll finds 85% of Minnesotans support cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities
Operation Metro Surge is winding down. What should state government do going forward?
In the last couple of weeks, I ha more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas 900
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn:
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Will the winddown of Operation Metro Surge mean fewer new habeas corpus cases getting filed?
We've hit the 900 mark in the number of habeas corpus cases being filed so far in 2026, with each petition seeking the release of one or more illegal more
DeLauro Statement on Homeland Security Funding Lapse
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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DeLauro Statement on Homeland Security Funding Lapse
Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement ahead of a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security:
"At midnight, funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapses. Republicans are respons more
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. The termination is effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Yemen was initially designated for Temporary Protected Status on Sept. 3 more
DNC: Democrats Stand United in Demanding Concrete Fixes to ICE in Wake of Tragedy and Violence in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Democrats Stand United in Demanding Concrete Fixes to ICE in Wake of Tragedy and Violence in Minneapolis
After Republicans failed to join Democrats on putting in place commonsense reforms to rein in ICE, Democrats stood united in demanding accountability for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good and Alex Prett more
Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
In letter to Noem and Lyons, Senate Democrats cite 30+ deaths since the start of the Trump Administration with concern over continued expansion of immigration detention
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Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking M more
Full Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Politico issued the following news release:
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Full Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
Sen. John Fetterman: It's like if progressives are angry, you're angry at a guy that flipped a red seat.
Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conversation. I'm Dasha Burns, Politico's White House Bureau Chief, and every week on this show, I invite one of the most compelling and sometimes unexpected power players in Wash more
Homeland Security Secretary Waives Laws for Texas Border Construction
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a determination to skip various legal requirements to speed up the building of roads and barriers along the Texas border. This decision focuses on the Big Bend Sector, which the agency identifies as a location of high illegal entry.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Big Bend Sector saw more than 89,000 apprehensions of individuals attempting to enter the United States between fiscal year 202 more
Honduran National Guilty of Assault Against Law Enforcement
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Honduran National Guilty of Assault Against Law Enforcement
JOSE WALTER NIETO-CASTELLANOS ("NIETO-CASTELLANOS"), age 31, plead guilty on January 29, 2026, to Assault Against Law Enforcement, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(b), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
According to the charging d more
Illinois Man Charged With Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Illinois Man Charged with Interstate Transmission of Text and Voicemail Threats to Injure Federal Law Enforcement Officer
A Minnesota Federal Grand Jury returned a one-count Indictment, charging Jose Alberto Ramirez, age 29, with interstate transmission of threats to injure a federal law enforcement officer on January 15, 2026, United State more
Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Demand DOJ End Its Outrageous Secret Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Judiciary and Oversight Committee Democrats Demand DOJ End Its Outrageous Secret Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files
After Attorney General Bondi Was Caught With a "Burn Book" Revealing Covert Surveillance of Members' Epstein Files Searches, Democrats Demand Immediate Changes to File Review Process
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Today, Rep. Jamie Ra more
Justice Action Center: Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release:
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Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide
Sensitive Locations Case Moves for Pausing ICE Access as Lawsuit Continues
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EUGENE, Ore.-- Last night, plaintiffs the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in PCUN v. Noem filed an emergency motion more
Littler Issues Commentary: Higher English Language Requirements for UK Work Visas
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by partner Vanessa Ganguin:
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Higher English Language Requirements for UK Work Visas
By Vanessa Ganguin/*
The UK Government has raised English language requirements for major UK work immigration routes. The required standard as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is raised for Skilled Worker, Scale-up Worker and High Potential Individual visa more
Littler Issues Commentary: UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by partner Vanessa Ganguin:
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New UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government's industrial strategy aims.
By Vanessa Ganguin/*
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech an more
Lower Injury Rates Found When Workers Feel Their Workplace Prioritizes Their Wellbeing
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 14 -- The Institute for Work and Health, a research organization that says its goal is to protect and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of working people, issued the following news:
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Lower injury rates found when workers feel their workplace prioritizes their wellbeing
Key messages
* Psychosocial safety refers to an organization's commitment to workers' mental health and wellbeing.
* Workers with poor psychosocial safety have more than twice the risk of a more
Michigan Democrats to President Trump: "It's Essential That the Gordie Howe International Bridge Open as Planned"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan Democrats to President Trump: "It's Essential that the Gordie Howe International Bridge Open as Planned"
Letter Comes After Trump Recently Threatened to Block the Opening of New US-Canada Border Crossing
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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3), Kristen McDonald Riv more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Nominates Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Department of Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his nomination of Nadia Shihata to serve as commissioner of the Department of Investigation during a gathering at City Hall. Mayor Mamdani stated that Shihata will be tasked with rooting out corruption, fraud and abuse across city government while holding all elected officials and employees to the highest standards of public trust.
The mayor emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for self-enrichment and characterized the more
Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight
Giv more
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Murphy, Kaine, Booker, Van Hollen, Duckworth and Rosen Publish Major New Report on True Cost of Trump Administration's Third Country Deportation Deals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Murphy, Kaine, Booker, Van Hollen, Duckworth and Rosen Publish Major New Report on True Cost of Trump Administration's Third Country Deportation Deals
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris M more
Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jayapal Demand DOJ End Surveillance of Members of Congress Reviewing Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jayapal Demand DOJ End Surveillance of Members of Congress Reviewing Epstein Files
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pram more
Senate Majority PAC: Voters Back Democrats' Push to Reform ICE, Republicans Risk Blame for DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Voters Back Democrats' Push to Reform ICE, Republicans Risk Blame for DHS Shutdown
Voters overwhelmingly support Democratic efforts to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement a more
TSA Aligns Regulatory Terminology With Immigration Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued a final rule to update the Code of Federal Regulations. This administrative action ensures that terminology used by the agency remains consistent with the statutory language found in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The primary focus of these technical amendments involves replacing the term "non-U.S. citizen" with the word "alien" throughout several regulatory parts. Specifi more
Washington State Woman Charged With Threatening to Murder a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Members of the Officer's Family
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:
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Washington State Woman Charged with Threatening to Murder a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and Members of the Officer's Family
A Minnesota Federal Grand Jury returned a three-count Indictment, charging Brenna Marie Doyle, age 18, with threating to murder a federal law enforcement officer, threatening to murder members of the law enforcemen more
80 National Gender Justice Organizations Urge Congress to End ICE and CBP Abuse
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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80 National Gender Justice Organizations Urge Congress to End ICE and CBP Abuse
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WASHINGTON -Amid an escalating wave of militarized immigration enforcement, the Gender Equity Coalition (GEC), joined by 80 organizations and movement allies, delivered a letter today demanding that Congress use its constitutional oversight and funding authority to rein in Immigration and Custom more
80 National Gender Justice Organizations Urge Congress to End ICE and CBP Abuse
BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release:
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80 National Gender Justice Organizations Urge Congress to End ICE and CBP Abuse
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Washington, DC -Amid an escalating wave of militarized immigration enforcement, the Gender Equity Coalition (GEC), joined by 80 organizations and movement allies, delivered a letter today demanding that Congre more
A Call to Relational Courage
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Antioch University posted the following news:
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A Call to Relational Courage
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This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@ant more
Alianza Americas: Congress Must Confront the Harm of ICE and CBP Operations in Minnesota
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Congress Must Confront the Harm of ICE and CBP Operations in Minnesota
Today, Trump officials have announced they are ending the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. Alianza Americas, a network of more than 55 organizations led by immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean, shares the sentiment of re more
Barrett Statement on Democrats' Reckless Shutdown of Homeland Security Putting Americans at Risk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Statement on Democrats' Reckless Shutdown of Homeland Security Putting Americans at Risk
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today released the following statement calling out congressional Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will run out of funding at midnight.
"Over 95% of the federal government is funded for the full fiscal year, more
Cap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas FY 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert:
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Cap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas FY 2026
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 18,490 H-2B visas made available for the first allocation of returning workers of fiscal year 2026 with start dates from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2026, under the H-2B supplemental cap temp more
Charity 'haemorrhaging money' into security in light of anti-refugee sentiment
LONDON, England, Feb. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Charity 'haemorrhaging money' into security in light of anti-refugee sentiment
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A charity that supports survivors of torture is "haemorrhaging money" into security measures, with some employees "scared to come to work", its chief executive has said.
Sonya Sceats told Civil Society that Freedom from To more
Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-MD) wrote to Homeland more
DeLauro Leads Catholic Democratic Members of Congress in Statement of Principles on Immigration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Leads Catholic Democratic Members of Congress in Statement of Principles on Immigration
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WASHINGTON -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro, along with 43 other Catholic Democratic members of Congress, released the following Statement of Principles regarding immigration enforcement:
"As Catholic Democrats in Congress, we are guided by a living Catholic tradition that affirms the dig more
Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Directors Dialogue Unplugged: Eds & Meds Edition
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Key Insights for Trustees & Senior Leadership
Why This Matters
Eds & Meds are anchor institutions and regional economic engines -yet many regions, including Philadelphia, are over-dependent on them leaving the economy more vulnerable to demographic, technological and policy changes. With converging headwinds across higher more
Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Dramatic Increase In Deaths In Immigration Detention
In letter to Noem and Lyons, Senate Democrats cite 30+ deaths since the start of the Trump Administration with concern over continued expansion of immigration detention
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led 22 Senat more
FFRF Action Fund: Nicki Minaj 'Theocrat of the Week' for Demon-filled Social Media Rant
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 -- 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:
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Nicki Minaj 'Theocrat of the Week' for demon-filled social media rant
Prominent rapper Nicki Minaj is FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" for her absurd, Christian nationalism-fueled recent social media tirade.
"Are y'all more
Governor Healey Calls on Governor Ayotte to Oppose New ICE Detention Center in New Hampshire
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Calls on Governor Ayotte to Oppose New ICE Detention Center in New Hampshire
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Boston -Today, Governor Maura Healey has issued the following statement opposing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detention center in Merrimack, New Hampshire:
"This is outrageous and absolutely the wrong move for New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and our entire region.
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Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability as DHS Shutdown Takes Effect and Demands Robust ICE Oversight
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability as DHS Shutdown Takes Effect and Demands Robust ICE Oversight
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Washington, DC - Tonight, the Department of Homeland Security shuts down following a failed congressional vote, more
Hispanic Federation Denounces House Legislation that Blocks Millions of Eligible Voters from the Polls and Urges the U.S. Senate to Reject This Legislation
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Denounces House Legislation that Blocks Millions of Eligible Voters from the Polls and Urges the U.S. Senate to Reject This Legislation
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Legislation will also impose indirect fees on people wishing to more
ICE thwarts major smuggling event; Texas woman sentenced to 11 years, ordered to pay over $955K
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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ICE thwarts major smuggling event; Texas woman sentenced to 11 years, ordered to pay over $955K
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DEL RIO, Texas -A San Antonio woman was sentenced Jan. 30 in federal court following an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations' Eagle Pass office. Erica Aracely Carmona, 36, was sentenced by a federal judge to 11 years in prison and ordered t more
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Presses Trump ICE Chief on Secret ICE Policy Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Presses Trump ICE Chief on Secret ICE Policy Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant
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In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday pressed Todd Lyons, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), on a policy memo he wrote a more
ICYMI: Graham Pushes Legislation to Abolish Sanctuary Cities, Blocked by Democrats
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Graham Pushes Legislation to Abolish Sanctuary Cities, Blocked by Democrats
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) yesterday took to the Senate floor to call for immediate passage of his legislation that would abolish the practice of sanctuary cities and states once and for all. Unfortunately, Graham's bill was blocked by Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) who more
ICYMI: Sen. Tina Smith Discusses Reproductive Freedom, Resisting Authoritarianism, and Defending Democracy on My Body. My Pod.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Tina Smith Discusses Reproductive Freedom, Resisting Authoritarianism, and Defending Democracy on My Body. My Pod.
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ICYMI: Sen. Tina Smith Discusses Reproductive Freedom, Resisting Authoritarianism, and Defending Democracy on My Body. My Pod.
Mini Timmaraju and Senator Tina Smith: When Fear Blocks Access to Care: Repro Freed more
ICYMI: Senator Schmitt Slams Democrats for Shutting Down Government, Flying to Europe on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Senator Schmitt Slams Democrats for Shutting Down Government, Flying to Europe on Fox News
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Schmitt Torches Democrats for Blocking DHS Funding, Vows to Fight for America
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Kudlow to rip Democrats' for jetting off to Munich after voting to block Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, tout his Protect Americ more
Italy's Harsh Immigration Bill Puts Lives at Risk
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Italy's Harsh Immigration Bill Puts Lives at Risk
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Before she was elected prime minister, Giorgia Meloni threatened to impose a naval blockade in the Mediterranean Sea to stop boats carrying migrants and asylum seekers from reaching Italy. Her government has now proposed draft legislation that will allow it to do just that.
The bill, approved by the cabinet on February 11, would allow the go more
Jayapal, Raskin, Garcia Demand DOJ End Its Outrageous Secret Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Raskin, Garcia Demand DOJ End Its Outrageous Secret Surveillance of Members Reviewing Epstein Files
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, and Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, are demanding tha more
Larson Blasts Republican Coast Guard and TSA Shutdown to Shield ICE from Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Blasts Republican Coast Guard and TSA Shutdown to Shield ICE from Accountability
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement ahead of the Department of Homeland Security shutting down (link is external) on Saturday due to a lapse in funding. Republicans are refusing to negotiate in good faith on efforts to rein in the Trump Administration's more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED THAT THEY HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN GETTING ICE UNDER CONTROL"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED THAT THEY HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN GETTING ICE UNDER CONTROL"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press availability, where he reiterated that while Democrats are committed to dramatic reforms to ICE and CBP, Republicans are shutting down DHS over their refusal to rein in these out-of-contr more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED THAT THEY HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN GETTING ICE UNDER CONTROL"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED THAT THEY HAVE ZERO INTEREST IN GETTING ICE UNDER CONTROL"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press availability, where he reiterated that while Democrats are committed to dramatic reforms to ICE and CBP, Republicans are shutting down DHS over their refusal to rein in these out-of-control agencies.
LEADER JEFF more
Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
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Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting D more
Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump's ICE for Plans to Address "Deeply Disturbing" Conditions in Baltimore Holding Rooms
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Kweisi Mfume, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and more
Murphy, Blumenthal Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Blumenthal Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti
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U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined their Democratic Senate colleagues in demanding that U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy took effect February 3, 2026, more
National Nurses United statement on announced end to immigration surge in Minnesota
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United statement on announced end to immigration surge in Minnesota
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National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, issued the following statement in reaction to the Trump administration's announcement that immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota will phase out next week:
"Union nurses are beyond proud of the people of Minn more
New Filings Detail Harrowing Accounts of ICE and Border Patrol Violence and Intimidation Against Minnesotans
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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New Filings Detail Harrowing Accounts of ICE and Border Patrol Violence and Intimidation Against Minnesotans
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MINNEAPOLIS - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Minnesota, and pro bono partners filed an amended complai more
NEW: DCCC Launches Lunar New Year Ads Calling Out House Republicans for Betraying AAPI Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: DCCC Launches Lunar New Year Ads Calling Out House Republicans for Betraying AAPI Communities
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The digital ad campaign targeting battleground AAPI voters highlights House Republicans' broken promises
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching a new national four-fi more
Nurses to host town hall to discuss Vision for a Healthy Society
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses to host town hall to discuss Vision for a Healthy Society
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Registered nurses with National Nurses United (NNU) are hosting a community panel and discussion on Sunday, Feb.15, in Calumet City, Illinois, to discuss the current state of health care and what it would take to truly transform our system.
"The billionaire class and their Republican puppets are gutting publ more
Outstanding Scholars Honored with McCrone Awards
ARCATA, California, Feb. 13 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Outstanding Scholars Honored with McCrone Awards
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Congratulations to the 2025 President Alistair McCrone Promising Faculty Scholars Award winners:
* Allison Bronson, assistant professor of Biological Sciences
* Alana Chin, assistant professor of Biological Sciences
* Caglar Dolek, assistant professor of Sociology
Additional congratulations to Yaneyry Delfin Martine more
Partnership for Public Service Statement on likely partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Partnership for Public Service issued the following news release:
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Partnership for Public Service Statement on likely partial government shutdown
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WASHINGTON - The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today issued the following statement from president and CEO Max Stier ahead of a likely partial government shutdown that will impact the Department of Homeland Security, pending the expiration of a co more
Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide
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EUGENE, Ore.- Last night, plaintiffs the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA) in PCUN v. Noem filed an emergency motion to stop ICE from indiscriminately operating in and more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Conducts Unannounced Oversight Visit to Baltimore ICE Facility, Exposes Overcrowded, Inhumane Conditions
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Baltimore, MD - Yesterday, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he saw severe overcro more
Rep. John McGuire Condemns Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order on local ICE enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire Condemns Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order on local ICE enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) condemned Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 12, that no longer mandates Virginia State Agencies to honor 287(g) agreements that require cooperation between state and federal law enforcement agencies.
"We would not have our country wi more
Rep. Sewell, Ways and Means Members Call for Investigation into Leak of Immigrant Taxpayer Information
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell, Ways and Means Members Call for Investigation into Leak of Immigrant Taxpayer Information
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Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, along with Reps. Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), led 14 of their Ways and Means Democratic colleagues in calling on the Treasury more
U.S. Courts of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti more
UA Little Rock Film Series Explores Sustainability Across Latin America
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 13 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Film Series Explores Sustainability Across Latin America
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Supported by the UA Little Rock Sustainability Grant, the School of Human Inquiry in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education -along with Spanish program faculty, students, and the Spanish Club -will launch the first Latin American Film Series on Sustainability at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. more
Union registered nurses across the country hold day of action Feb. 19 to protest ICE as one of worst public health threats
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Union registered nurses across the country hold day of action Feb. 19 to protest ICE as one of worst public health threats
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Click here to see nurse actions in your area
Registered nurse members of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union and professional association of RNs, are naming federal immigration enforcement agencies as among the country's top public heal more
Warnock Files Amendment to Block Immigration Detention Centers from Social Circle, Oakwood
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Files Amendment to Block Immigration Detention Centers from Social Circle, Oakwood
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The amendment is in direct response to the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to build massive detention centers in rural towns despite unified opposition among community members
The amendment was filed for the latest funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, which runs out of f more
Warren, Duckworth, Quigley, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Trump's Immigration Agenda Hurting Families' Child Care Access, Raising Costs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Duckworth, Quigley, 40+ Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Trump's Immigration Agenda Hurting Families' Child Care Access, Raising Costs
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Trump's admin making it harder for families to find and afford child care while slashing funding for child care in states
"The Trump Administration's policies risk eliminating a significant number of trained caregivers from an already strained system, r more
Ways and Means members call for investigation into leak of immigrant taxpayer information
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ways and Means members call for investigation into leak of immigrant taxpayer information
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WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) led 14 of their Ways and Means Democratic colleagues in calling on the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to investigate the leak of 47,000 taxpayers' conf more
Welch Condemns DHS' Violent Mass Deportation Policy on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Condemns DHS' Violent Mass Deportation Policy on Senate Floor
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the escalating chaos and violence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers under President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership. In his re more
WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Drug Traffickers
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While activist judges and sanctuary politicians RELEASE criminal illegal aliens into our communities, our officers are risking their lives to remove criminals from our neighborhoods
WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more criminal more
Brown Condemns Trump Cuts, Celebrates Northeast Ohio's Resilience, Honors Local Leaders in Annual State of the District Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Condemns Trump Cuts, Celebrates Northeast Ohio's Resilience, Honors Local Leaders in Annual State of the District Address
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today outlined how the Trump White House has harmed Northeast Ohioans and celebrated the 11 th Congressional District's resilient response in her annual State of the District address. Brown also highlighted how her office more
Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Drawdown of Federal Agents in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Drawdown of Federal Agents in Minnesota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to White House Border Czar Tom Homan's announcement that Operation Metro Surge will soon come to an end:
"For months, the Trump administration has infl more
Head of ICE Admits to Senator Hassan at Senate Hearing that DHS Leadership Statements "Bias" Ongoing Investigations into Good/Pretti Deaths
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Head of ICE Admits to Senator Hassan at Senate Hearing that DHS Leadership Statements "Bias" Ongoing Investigations into Good/Pretti Deaths
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Click Here to Watch Senator Hassan's Full Exchange at Today's Hearing
WASHINGTON - At a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) pressed the head of the U.S Immigration and Customs En more
Heinrich Opposes DHS Funding Lacking Needed Reforms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Opposes DHS Funding Lacking Needed Reforms
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after voting against advancing funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without any commonsense reforms to address lawlessness by the agency.
"I will vote to fund TSA. I will vote to more
Hirono, Colleagues Demand ICE Immediately Halt Actions Against Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Colleagues Demand ICE Immediately Halt Actions Against Children
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~ Recent events demonstrate Trump Administration's deliberate attempt to target unaccompanied minors ~
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and 8 colleagues in writing a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, more
Moms Applaud U.S. Senators Who Refused More Funds for Department of Homeland Security, Urge Them to Fund Health Care, Not ICE
BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release:
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Moms Applaud U.S. Senators Who Refused More Funds for Department of Homeland Security, Urge Them to Fund Health Care, Not ICE
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Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and thei more
National Valentine's Day Week of Action Calls for Love, Dignity, and Accountability for Immigrant Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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National Valentine's Day Week of Action Calls for Love, Dignity, and Accountability for Immigrant Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, February 9th through 15th, advocates, community members, faith leaders, and immigrant rights organizations across the country are participating in To Immigrants With Love, a national Valentine's Day Week of Action rooted in nonviolent action, collective more
NEWS: Baldwin Votes Against Bill That Fails to Rein in ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Baldwin Votes Against Bill That Fails to Rein in ICE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that failed to include accountability and commonsense guardrails to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Earlier in the day, Senator Baldwin held a virtual more
Rep. Mike Levin Denounces Sec. Noem's Visit to Otay Mesa
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin Denounces Sec. Noem's Visit to Otay Mesa
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February 12, 2026
Rep. Levin's message to Sec. Noem
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) denounced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press tour at the Otay Mesa detention facility. Sec. Noem's visit to the facility comes as members of the San Diego Congressional Delegation are in Washington for House votes rather tha more
VIDEO: Blackburn Calls Out Democrats for Siding with Criminal Illegal Aliens, Recaps Arctic Frost Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Blackburn Calls Out Democrats for Siding with Criminal Illegal Aliens, Recaps Arctic Frost Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks slamming the Democrats for siding with criminal illegal aliens over American citizens by opposing basic election integrity measures and voting against funding for FEMA as Tennesseans recover more
WATCH: Padilla Rallies Against SAVE Act, Moves to Block Federal Agents From Policing Polling Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Rallies Against SAVE Act, Moves to Block Federal Agents From Policing Polling Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of both the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, took to the Senate floor to condemn Congressional Republicans' attempts to pass the SAVE America Act, an extre more
Whip Emmer statement on Border Czar Tom Homan's Operation Metro Surge announcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer statement on Border Czar Tom Homan's Operation Metro Surge announcement
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WASHINGTON - House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement in response to Border Czar Tom Homan announcing the conclusion of the immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities.
Whip Emmer: "Job well done, Tom Homan. Local law enforcement is now cooperating with federal law enforcement i more
Whitehouse Statement on DHS Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Statement on DHS Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today released the following statement after voting against further funding for violent immigration enforcement in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill:
"Nobody believes that the masked thuggery of ICE and CBP on the streets of American cities is legitimate or professio more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas and squatter's rights
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn:
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Democrat federal judges are inventing new legal doctrines to free illegal aliens from ICE detention. From Politico,
"Federal judges may have found a workaround to reject the Trump administration's mass detention policy after an appeals court backed the approach."
"A thre more
