Accenture and AlphaSense Announce Strategic Investment and Partnership to Bring Agentic Workflows for Market Intelligence to Enterprises
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 3, 2026 with AlphaSense:
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Accenture and AlphaSense Announce Strategic Investment and Partnership to Bring Agentic Workflows for Market Intelligence to Enterprises
Investment made through Accenture Ventures; partnership aims to enable enterprises to make faster, trusted, and higher-quality decisions with AI
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and AlphaSense today announced an investme more
Asia Foundation: Pilot Program Shows Pacific Islands Are Open for Digital Business
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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Pilot Program Shows Pacific Islands Are Open for Digital Business
Across Fiji and Vanuatu, many women, job seekers, and small business owners remain excluded from the digital tools increasingly needed to find work, grow income, and participate safely in the online economy. For people in rural, peri-urban, and outer-island communities, limited digital confidence can mean missed job opportunities, weaker b more
BSA Raises Concerns About Key Elements of the EU Cloud and AI Development Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Raises Concerns About Key Elements of the EU Cloud and AI Development Act
BRUSSELS - The Business Software Alliance (BSA) responded to the European Commission's Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), supporting the objective of strengthening Europe's cloud and AI ecosystem while raising concerns about several key elements of the proposal.
As the voice of the enterprise software industry, BSA suppo more
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet No. 11 - May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 29, 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.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is loo more
Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 188, a congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the Trump EPA's more
Chancellor King to Announce Expansion of Supports for Adult Learners and Student-Parents as Part of 2026 State University of New York Agenda
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King to Announce Expansion of Supports for Adult Learners and Student-Parents as Part of 2026 State of the University Agenda
Initiatives Include a Micro-Grant Program for Campuses to Improve Support for Student-Parents, and an Increase in Weekend and Evening Course Offerings in High-Demand Fields at Community Colleges
Part of SUNY's Comprehensive Efforts to Ensure Student Success more
Chancellor King to Announce Initiatives to Strengthen Academic Advising Across the SUNY System as Part of 2026 State of University Agenda Commitment to Academic Excellence
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King to Announce Initiatives to Strengthen Academic Advising Across the SUNY System as Part of 2026 State of the University Agenda Commitment to Academic Excellence
Includes Launch of Programs to Help Students Navigate Their Early College Experience
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. will announce initiatives to strengthen academic advising for students th more
Circana Expands Liquid Testing Solution to Include Media Measurement and Campaign Experimentation
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Circana Expands Liquid Testing Solution to Include Media Measurement and Campaign Experimentation
New AI-powered capabilities allow brands to measure true incremental sales impact and optimize live campaigns without requiring traditional holdout markets
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Circana, LLC is expanding its AI-powered Liquid Testing(TM) solution to incl more
Colo. Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Jena Griswold Applauds Passage of Election Security Bill
House Bill 26-1113, "Modifications to Elections," which further strengthens Colorado's gold standard election model, has been signed into law.
"It is more important than ever to fortify our elections from Trump's federal interference," said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. "With this new law, we will send out ballots more
Common Sense Media: Statement on Passage of the Children's Online Safety Act in Illinois
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- Common Sense Media issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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Statement on Passage of the Children's Online Safety Act in Illinois
Governor Pritzker has committed to signing the bill
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Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James P. Steyer issued the following statement on the passage of the Children's Online Safety Act in Illinois, which Governor Pritzker has committed to signing into law:
"Common Sense Media commends Illinois for enacting stron more
CompTIA AutoOps+ Targets Rising Demand for Automation and DevOps Skills in IT Workforce
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 4 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA AutoOps+ targets rising demand for automation and DevOps skills in IT workforce
New certification bridges traditional IT operation skills and modern DevOps practices
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CompTIA AutoOps+, a next-generation certification that equips information technology (IT) professionals with in-demand automation, scripting and infrastructure management skills, is now available from CompTIA, the leading global provid more
CrowdStrike Appoints Bartley Richardson as Chief AI and Autonomous Systems Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 3, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Appoints Bartley Richardson as Chief AI and Autonomous Systems Officer
Former NVIDIA engineering leader for agentic and cybersecurity AI to accelerate CrowdStrike's AI advantage on the path to AGI
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the appointment of Dr. Bartley R more
CTA Foundation Supports Accessibility Programs With $700K in New Grants
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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CTA Foundation Supports Accessibility Programs with $700K in New Grants
From AI-powered tools helping older adults age in place to smart glasses opening up everyday tasks for people who are blind or have low vision, the CTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Consumer Technology Association(R) (CTA), today is announcing $700,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizatio more
CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance
By Michael Parker
For Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), keeping track of conditions at hundreds of bus shelters across the Capital Region poses a constant logistical challenge.
Now, researchers and students at the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) are helping CDTA address that challenge us more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: From Atomic Chaos to Custom Materials
ARGONNE, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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From atomic chaos to custom materials
Argonne research reveals how tuning atomic order and surface chemistry can shape a fast-growing class of 2D materials called MXenes
By showing when MXenes shift from order to disorder and how that affects performance, scientists are building a roadmap for tailored materials.
Key Takeaways:
* Argonne researchers showed more
ERISA Industry Committee: ETHIC Act Balances Innovation, Guards Against Patent Abuse That Drives Up Costs
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERISA Industry Committee: ETHIC Act Balances Innovation, Guards Against Patent Abuse That Drives Up Costs
On Thursday, June 4, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet will hold a hearing titled "Medicines and IP: Balancing Innovation and Access," examining patent reform policies to make prescription drugs more affordable for American more
FAU: Armed With AI, Study Identifies Prey From Predator Crunching Sounds
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds
Study Snapshot: Predator-prey interactions between shell-crushing marine predators and hard-shelled mollusks such as clams, oysters and snails play an important role in shaping coastal ecosystems, yet they have remained difficult to study in the wild. Many of these feedin more
FCC Chairman Carr Proposes to Accelerate the Buildout of Secure Submarine Cable Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on June 3, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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Chairman Carr Proposes to Accelerate the Buildout of Secure Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Rule Implements Goals of President Trump's AI Action Plan and America First Investment Policy Memorandum
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Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr proposed new rules to unleash the deployment of submarine cable systems in the U.S. Responsible for up to 99% of global inte more
Federal Grant Helps Hope College Launch GRACE Project
HOLLAND, Michigan, June 4 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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New Federal Grant Helps Hope College Launch GRACE Project
After being awarded a $1.43 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Hope College announced the launch of its new GRACE initiative to teach and practice the art of civil discourse.
Provost Dr. Gerald Griffin announced that Hope College was awarded the federal grant from the Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary more
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
The Sixth District economy expanded at a modest pace over the reporting period. Employment levels were flat to down slightly, and modest wage growth was described as broadly in line with pre-pandemic norms. Prices and nonlabor costs rose moderately, on average, which were attributed to both tariffs and the Middle East conflict. Demand for social service more
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded slightly, representing an improvement from the previous report. Despite high gas prices, consumer spending excluding autos edged up, and auto sales rose moderately. Manufacturing activity increased slightly, with one firm reporting historically high demand. Nonfinancial services firms reported an uptick in revenues, activity am more
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
On balance, contacts reported that business activity in the Fourth District increased moderately in recent weeks, with continued moderate growth expected in the months ahead. Demand for manufactured goods rose at a robust pace, largely driven by data center development. Higher fuel costs continued to dampen demand for retailers, who noted increased pr more
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Issues Beige Book on on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Eleventh District rose modestly over the reporting period. Growth resumed in the service sector and picked up pace in manufacturing and banking. Retail sales weakened, and energy activity ticked up. The real estate sector was mixed, with falling home sales but rising commercial activity. Employment was largely flat, and wage gro more
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Issues Beige Book on on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity increased slightly in the Tenth District; however, consumer-facing firms continued to report softer demand and margin compression. Contacts noted that limited labor availability, elevated labor costs, and faster AI adoption among offshore providers increasingly motivated firms to shift back-office professional functions to lower-co more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Second District increased slightly after a sustained period of weakness. Manufacturing and distribution activity rose strongly, while service sector activity declined modestly. Employment edged up slightly, and wage growth eased somewhat but remained modest. The pace of selling price increases picked up to the high end of the m more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Business activity in the Third District declined slightly on balance, after growing narrowly in the last period. Employment declined slightly as both manufacturing and nonmanufacturing firms reported slight declines in jobs, although nonmanufacturing firms reported growth in part-time jobs. Wage inflation held steady at a modest pace. Firm price in more
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Issues Beige Book on on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained largely stable during the April through mid-May reporting period. Employment levels were generally unchanged, with most employers holding head counts flat and hiring selectively. Wages rose slightly. Prices increased moderately, largely driven by higher fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in th more
Forbes Highlights UC Co-op as a Model for Corporate America
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Forbes highlights UC co-op as a model for corporate America
By Jac Kern, 5135561823, kernjc@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati is featured in Forbes as a university with a mature co-op and work-integrated learning model that makes the classroom-to-career transition clear and concrete.
In the article, "Corporate America Is Rewriting Higher Ed's Talent Contract," Senior Contributor and Senior Adv more
From Classroom to Combat Advantage: NPS and RTX Partner to Advance Education, Research, and Mission Impact
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news:
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From Classroom to Combat Advantage: NPS and RTX Partner to Advance Education, Research, and Mission Impact
In an era of rapidly evolving threats and accelerating technological change, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and RTX have partnered for years focused on one objective: delivering operational advantage for the warfighter. Through sustained collaboration in education, research, and experimentation, the more
GitLab Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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GitLab Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results
GitLab Inc. (NASDAQ: GTLB), the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today reported financial results for its first quarter fiscal year of 2027, ended April 30, 2026.
"The agentic era is creating structural tailwinds for GitLab, and more
GlobalFoundries Joins U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission as Industry Partner
SANTA CLARA, California, June 4 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries joins U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission as industry partner
Partnership paves the way to pair AI-enabled semiconductor design with GF's U.S. manufacturing platform to bridge the gap from research to prototype for next-generation computing initiatives
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MALTA, N.Y. -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced a strategi more
Holding AI Accountable: Meet 2026 Teacher Council Exploring Technology's Use in Schools
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Holding AI Accountable: Meet 2026 Teacher Council Exploring Technology's Use in Schools
Author: Donnalie Jamnah, Pulitzer Center Staff
The Pulitzer Center is excited to introduce the eight educators selected for our 2026 Information and AI Teacher Advisory Council.
For three years, the Information and AI Teacher Advisory Council has supported our team in u more
How a New Generation of Field Engineers Is Helping Keep Power Running
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 4 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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How a New Generation of Field Engineers Is Helping Keep Power Running
Fifteen years ago, the world's power grids were starting to change fast. As coal plants retired and renewables expanded, power systems needed technology that could deliver both flexibility and scale. GE Vernova's H-class gas turbine was built for that moment, and its record-breaking combined-cycle efficiency helped more
INCOMPAS Leads Multi-Association Letter Supporting the SECURE Data Act
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS Leads Multi-Association Letter Supporting the SECURE Data Act
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, alongside the Computer and Communications Industry Association, Consumer Technology Association, NCTA - The Internet and Television Association, NetChoice, Software and Information Industry Association, TechNet, and USTelecom - The Broadband Association, submitted a joint lette more
Keysight Expands Photonics Design Ecosystem With GlobalFoundries PDK
SANTA ROSA, California, June 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Expands Photonics Design Ecosystem with GlobalFoundries PDK
Enables engineers to simulate photonic integrated circuits and validate optical link performance in a single environment
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced support for GlobalFoundries' (GF) silicon photonics process technology in its Ad more
Making America Safe Again: DOJ to Award $300 Million to Model Cities Dedicated to Restoring Law and Order
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Making America Safe Again: DOJ to Award $300 Million to Model Cities Dedicated to Restoring Law and Order
The Model Cities Initiative will demonstrate the effectiveness of the Make America Safe Again Mission by taking a whole-of-city approach to reduce crime and restore law and order.
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The Justice Department today announced the Model Cities Initiative (MCI), a whole-of-city approac more
NetApp and Cisco Accelerate and Secure AI Innovation
SUNNYVALE, California, June 4 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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NetApp and Cisco Accelerate and Secure AI Innovation
New FlexPod solutions deliver proven performance, security, and unified management for AI
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that they have collaborated to offer new validate more
NetApp and Cisco Collaboration Strengthens Defense-in-Depth for Enterprise Cyber Resilience
SUNNYVALE, California, June 4 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026 with Cisco:
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NetApp and Cisco Collaboration Strengthens Defense-in-Depth for Enterprise Cyber Resilience
New NetApp Splunk SOAR playbook helps contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced an more
Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable Hosted by the American University Washington College of Law
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 4 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the 2026 J.S.D. Roundtable hosted by the American University Washington College of Law
Eight Notre Dame J.S.D. candidates--Nicolas Buitrago-Rey, Portia Chigbu, Gvantsa Dolbaia, Juan Carlos Gazmuri, Felipe Lyon Errazuriz, Vitaliy Kosovych, Angel Munoz-Carpintero, and Valentina Salazar--had the opportunity to present at the 2026 J.S.D. roundtable hosted more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches 2-K Universal Childcare Applications and Outlines City Initiatives
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of free universal childcare applications for two-year-olds in five selected school districts during an appearance on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show. Appearing on the radio program from New York, Mamdani explained that the 2,000 available slots in Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens mark the first step toward providing free childcare for every two-year-old within four years.
The mayor also discu more
Pa. Senate Republicans Approves Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Senate Approves Child Protection in the Digital Age Task Force Measure
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Resolution 244 introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) to establish a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Along with Pennycuick, Senators Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) are co-prime sponsors of the measure.
The more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser to Discuss Opportunities to Further Support India's Growth Priorities
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser to Discuss Opportunities to Further Support India's Growth Priorities
HIGHLIGHTS
* Citi Chair and CEO Jane Fraser met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the firm's commitment to supporting India's economic growth
* Discussio more
Qualcomm to Partner With Trackhouse Racing for PROJECT91 Entry in Inaugural NASCAR San Diego Cup Series Race
SAN DIEGO, California, June 4 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Qualcomm to Partner with Trackhouse Racing for PROJECT91 Entry in Inaugural NASCAR San Diego Cup Series Race
PROJECT91 car, driver branding and team technology integration expands on the company's Circuit naming partnership
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Trackhouse Racing and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced that former Formula 1 and current FIA World Endurance Championsh more
Rockefeller Foundation Awards JUTI Grant to Deliver Bangkok Climate Action Week
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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Rockefeller Foundation Awards JUTI Grant to Deliver Bangkok Climate Action Week
* Grant funding to support establishment of coalition to deliver Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW)
* Rockefeller Foundation's continued support for BKKCAW aims to strengthen locally-led climate action
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BANGKOK -- The Rockefeller Foundation today announced a US$300,000 grant to the Just Transitions Incubators (JUTI) to fo more
SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues Remarks at IC3 Blockchain Camp
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on June 2, 2026, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce at the IC3 Blockchain Camp:
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Base Case
Thank you, Jim, and thanks to the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts. Before I begin, I must remind you that my views are my own as a Commissioner and not necessarily those of the SEC or my fellow Commissioners.
I am happy to be here at Princeton University, the place where my parents' romance began. more
Sen. Peters Issues Statement on President Trump's Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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Peters Statement on President Trump's Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's executive order on artificial intelligence (AI):
"Powerful AI mod more
Splunk Issues Commentary: AI SRE - Meet Your New Agentic Teammate
SAN JOSE, California, June 4 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by director of product marketing Annette Sheppard:
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AI SRE: Meet Your New Agentic Teammate
Key takeaways
1. SRE teams are overwhelmed by alert noise, siloed tools, and manual troubleshooting that drives up outage costs, averaging $300 million per year in losses for companies.
2. Splunk's AI SRE automatically sets up detectors, correlates alerts across data sources, and surfaces ro more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Deep Insights, No Barriers - Splunk Observability Cloud Free Edition
SAN JOSE, California, June 4 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by Courtney Gannon, product marketing manager for open source software:
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Deep Insights, No Barriers: Splunk Observability Cloud Free Edition
Key takeaways
1. Splunk launched a free edition of Observability Cloud that includes 15 hosts and all platform features forever, with no credit card, trials, or feature gates required.
2. The free edition is built for everyone from solo devel more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Introducing Splunk IT Service Intelligence 5.0
SAN JOSE, California, June 4 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by Cale Hilts, senior product and solutions marketing manager:
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Introducing Splunk IT Service Intelligence 5.0
Key takeaways
1. Splunk ITSI 5.0 helps IT operations teams get to value faster with a new installer, home page, broader alert integrations, AI powered service and KPI discovery, and easier content pack management across Splunk and third-party monitoring tools.
2. New Even more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Monitor and Agent Performance With AI Agent Monitoring in Splunk Observability Cloud
SAN JOSE, California, June 4 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by Dayna Lord, principal product marketing manager for observability for AI and AI-powered observability:
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Monitor LLM and Agent Performance With AI Agent Monitoring in Splunk Observability Cloud
AI is everywhere. The rise of AI has transformed the pace of software development, content creation, customer support, and other business workflows and functions across industries. While inc more
Subcommittee Chairman Owens Holds Hearing on Higher Education in the Age of AI
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026, at a entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Higher Education in the Age of AI":
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Owens Holds Hearing on Higher Education in the Age of AI
Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for deliv more
TEPCO Solution Advance Teams With Accenture to Reinvent Operations With AI
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 3, 2026 with TEPCO Solution Advance:
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TEPCO Solution Advance Teams with Accenture to Reinvent Operations with AI
A five year, AI led reinvention program targets more than JPY 10 billion in cumulative value creation
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TOKYO - TEPCO Solution Advance Co., Ltd., the subsidiary of the Tokyo Electric Power Company Group responsible for providing operational services across the more
University of Cincinnati: Why Ohio is Built to Lead the AI Economy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 4 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Why Ohio is built to lead the AI economy
The Buckeye State boasts structural advantages across AI and robotics
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
AI and advanced robotics are quickly reshaping the global economy, redefining talent pipelines and unlocking new pathways for opportunity and innovation across industries.
Some states are positioned to gain more than others. Ohio is among them.
The B more
University of Missouri: Why 'Charming' Matters - Study Reveals the Power of Puffery
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Why 'charming' matters: Study reveals the power of puffery
New University of Missouri research shows that vague, feel good language long dismissed by marketers and the law can meaningfully influence consumer behavior.
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Big brands have built empires on slogans, declaring themselves the best among their competitors.
These claims -- glowing, subjective and impossible to verify -- fall u more
VCU Drives Societal Change With 10 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU drives societal change with 10 new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund awards
Nearly $100,000 is being awarded to fund projects on teacher education, AI, environmental governance, the history of Black dentistry and more.
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What connects artificial intelligence with urban agriculture? The human experience. From guiding the ethical use of emerging technologies and workforce training to le more
Vietnam Maritime Bank Achieves 200% Faster Loan Approvals With Intelligent Decisioning From FICO
SAN JOSE, California, June 4 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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Vietnam Maritime Bank Achieves 200% Faster Loan Approvals with Intelligent Decisioning from FICO
MSB partners with FICO and Blitz to transform lending operations, accelerating decisions and reducing risk across its eight-million-strong customer base
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HANOI, Vietnam - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Vietnam Maritime Bank (MSB), one of Vietnam's most established financial institutions, has achieved a 200% more
Wayne State Research Advances Technology for Faster, More Secure Internet
DETROIT, Michigan, June 4 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State research advances technology for faster, more secure internet
As artificial intelligence rapidly changes how people work, communicate and access information, researchers are working to solve another growing challenge behind the scenes: how to protect the digital infrastructure that powers it all.
At Wayne State University, Dr. Rhongho Jang is working to build internet systems that are not only f more
With AI Team Member, Yale and Microsoft Speed Up Battery Innovation
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 4 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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With AI team member, Yale and Microsoft speed up battery innovation
Safe and scalable, redox flow batteries hold great potential as an alternative means of storing renewable energy on the grid. In terms of reducing cost and other factors, though, there's still some work needed before they can be put to widespread use. Toward that end, Yale and Microsoft researchers are working with an AI system designed to con more
AI-Ready America Program Solutions Offered by National Science Foundation in Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America program, aiming to enhance national coordination and support for artificial intelligence initiatives. The selected organization will serve as the National Coordination Lead, facilitating knowledge sharing, technical assistance, and partner engagement to advance AI deployment across the country. This initiative is crucial for fostering innovation and ensuring that communities more
"ElectrolyteGPT" can generate new formulations for battery development
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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"ElectrolyteGPT" can generate new formulations for battery development
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Battery electrolytes aren't just one chemical, but a complex mixture of salts, solvents and additives interacting and reacting with each other.
Artificial intelligence has made great headway in helping select ideal materials to go into that chemical soup. But a team from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engine more
'Toy Story 5' to set stage for debate over AI in children's toys
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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'Toy Story 5' to set stage for debate over AI in children's toys
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Later this month, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character with the electronic tablet Lilypad. Ahead of the movie's release, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek of Temple's Department of Psychology discusses the rise of technology, and how this movie could provide a platform for the start of a much larger conversation.
Toy Story 5 will be one of the fi more
73 Strings Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Clarify Valuation Standards in Proposed Fiduciary Duty Rule
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- 73 Strings Inc., a valuation technology infrastructure provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed defined contribution (DC) plans, published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2026.
The company, comprised of private-asset more
AI Already Runs the Gig Economy
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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AI Already Runs the Gig Economy
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Most discussion of artificial intelligence and work is about the future: which jobs may disappear, which skills may lose value, which workers may be replaced. But for millions of gig workers, who work for online platforms such as Uber, this future is already here.
Algorithms set their pay, assign their tasks, monitor their performance, and determine whether th more
AI for ImpaCT: UConn Launches University-Wide Initiative to Drive AI Innovation Across Connecticut
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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AI for ImpaCT: UConn Launches University-Wide Initiative to Drive AI Innovation Across Connecticut
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has raised big questions for higher education, employers, policymakers, and communities. How should AI be used in the classroom? What skills will students need in an AI-enabled workforce? How can organizations take advantage of new technologies while addressing concerns a more
AI Is Reshaping Jobs Faster Than Companies Are Reshaping Work
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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AI Is Reshaping Jobs Faster Than Companies Are Reshaping Work
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* BCG's Fourth Annual Global AI at Work Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Respondents Now Spend More Time Managing and Directing AI than Doing the Work Itself
* Two-Thirds of Regular AI Users Report Higher Job Satisfaction, but 41% Also Report Increased Cognitive Load, Crea more
AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Faces Architectural Challenges for Real-Time Scaling
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Scientix.AI Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program under docket number FDA-2026-N-4390. The letter emphasizes critical architectural considerations necessary for the pilot to move beyond a technical demonstration toward a scalable, real-time system usable across the clinical trial ecosystem.
Scientix.AI, led by its more
Air University ethics chair discusses judgment, readiness in military operations
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 3 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Air University ethics chair discusses judgment, readiness in military operations
Dr. Daniel Strand, Air University ethics chair and a professor of ethics at the Air War College, said leaders will continue to face questions that technology alone cannot answer as the Air Force adapts to emerging technologies and evolving operational demands.
Strand recently spoke during a professional development session supportin more
Akamai and GM Sectec Partner to Secure Autonomous Digital Workforce
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai and GM Sectec Partner to Secure Autonomous Digital Workforce
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Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced that GM Sectec, a global leader in PCI-led managed security services with key operations in North America, Latin America, and Europe, has joined the Akamai Partner Connect Program. The partnership is intend more
American Economic Liberties Project and Groundwork Collaborative released The Cost of Corruption: Americans Are Paying the Price for Trump's Corruption
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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The American Economic Liberties Project and Groundwork Collaborative released The Cost of Corruption: Americans Are Paying the Price for Trump's Corruption
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The American Economic Liberties Project and Groundwork Collaborative released The Cost of Corruption: Americans Foot the Bill for Trump's Corruption today, a joint fact sheet documenting how the Trump more
Americans for Tax Reform: Massive Union Wants Charlotte To Pick A Fight It Can't Win
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Patrick Gleason:
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Massive Union Wants Charlotte To Pick A Fight It Can't Win
North Carolina legislators have been national trendsetters in enacting pro-growth tax relief, but local leaders across the state have been taking a different approach, raising taxes in order to grow county and municipal budgets more rapidly than the rate of population growth plus inflation. Take Charlotte, where local officials hav more
Anderson named finalist for national Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science award
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Anderson named finalist for national Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science award
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Robert (Rob) E. Anderson III, PhD '26 (nutrition), a proud Gillings School of Global Public Health alum, has been selected as a finalist for the American Society for Nutrition's prestigious Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition.
Anderson's abstrac more
As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy
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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians' ability to distinguish between these diseases -a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim facilitates WIPO e-commerce dialogue
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CARLISLE-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim served as facilitator for the World Intellectual Property Organization's Dialogue on IP Protection in E-Commerce, held at WIPO Headquarters in Geneva on June 1, 2026. The dialogue convened leading global e-commerce platforms to discuss p more
Better Markets Launches People-Centered AI Agenda to Ensure Artificial Intelligence Benefits All Americans
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release:
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Better Markets Launches People-Centered AI Agenda to Ensure Artificial Intelligence Benefits All Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Better Markets announced today the launch of a people-centered AI agenda, a major initiative to ensure that the rapid spread of art more
Binghamton University: Eight CCPA Faculty and Fellows Earn Research Excellence Awards
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Eight CCPA faculty and fellows earn Research Excellence Awards
Six research proposals awarded competitive funds for 2026-27
By Kim Mousseau
This year, eight CCPA faculty members were awarded the competitive Research Excellence Awards. This seed-grant program, funded by the College of Community and Public Affairs, supports proposed collaborative research projects with strong potential to attract external f more
BioCytics and Carolina BioOncology Institute Propose AI-Enabled Clinical Trial Platform to FDA
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Carolina BioOncology Institute PLLC, Huntersville, North Carolina, alongside BioCytics Inc., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlining a proposal for an AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter details their BioCytics Digitally Integrated Clinical Enterprise (BioDICE) software platform, which incorporates openEHR Electronic Data Capture (openEHR-EDC) standards to facilitate real-time cl more
C.H. Robinson launches world's first AI technology that continually assesses, improves and operates global supply chains
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, June 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson launches world's first AI technology that continually assesses, improves and operates global supply chains
As the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, C.H. Robinson has built the first AI technology designed to both operate a shipper's global supply chain and also continuously assess and improve its pe more
Calix Gateway Appliances Receive FCC Approval
SAN JOSE, California, June 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Gateway Appliances Receive FCC Approval
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-June 3, 2026- C alix, I nc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau have recognized Conditional Approval granted by the U.S. Department of War (DoW). The latest action opens in a new tab -combined wit more
CCIA UK Response to CMA's New Conduct Requirement
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA UK Response to CMA's New Conduct Requirement
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London - The Competition and Markets Authority has announced a new conduct requirement today that will, among other things, require Google to provide publishers with additional controls over the use of their search content in generative AI. Google has announced global changes that let publishers more
Certara Urges FDA to Focus on Decision Quality in AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Certara Inc., a life sciences company headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed pilot program for AI-enabled optimization of early-phase clinical trials. The letter advocates for a pilot design that prioritizes improving the quality and timeliness of development decisions through the integration of AI methods within the existing framework of model-informed drug development (MI more
Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 188, a congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the Trump EPA's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), more
Changing Drivers of Growth in the U.S. Economy
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, June 3 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Changing Drivers of Growth in the U.S. Economy
Dr. Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair of Business and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Talent and Workforce Development at IU Southeast, is a frequent speaker and media contributor on local and regional business and economic trends.
The consumer has been the dominant force behind U.S. economic growth over the past several years. Despite high inf more
CPRIT Awards Newly Integrated UT San Antonio to Further Its Mission to Combat Cancers Across South Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release:
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CPRIT awards newly integrated UT San Antonio to further its mission to combat cancers across South Texas
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to further its mission of more
CSU Welcomes Second Fully Autonomous AI Advancement Team Member
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 3 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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CSU Welcomes Second Fully Autonomous AI Advancement Team Member
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On the heels of the success of its first virtual engagement officer (VEO) powered completely by artificial intelligence, CSU is adding a second, named Adam.
Adam joins Ava, the institution's first fully autonomous VEO, in connecting with alumni, donors and supporters in highly personalized ways. CSU was one of the first universities natio more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: What Does Newsroom Leadership Look Like in the Age of AI?
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
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What does newsroom leadership look like in the age of AI?
By Aldana Vales, AI J Labs Program Lead
"Participants will work on and present a final project focused on an AI topic of interest. Do you already have an idea about what topic you'd like to dig into?"
In September 2025, we asked this question in the application form to the AI Journalism Lab: Leaders. Almost 250 applicant more
Dartmouth College: AI's Future Depends on Today's Choices
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 3 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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AI's Future Depends on Today's Choices
Panel discussion on The AI Doc shifts attention from hype to human impact.
Written by Harini Barath
At a moment when conversations about artificial intelligence are often dominated by predictions of superintelligence, existential risk, and technological revolution, it is crucial to deliberate on how society chooses to build, deploy, regulate, and relate to AI--and who more
DC Insider Michael Whatley Is A Fake Hurricanes Fan; Invents Nonexistent Canes Players in AI Graphic
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DC Insider Michael Whatley Is A Fake Hurricanes Fan; Invents Nonexistent Canes Players in AI Graphic
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As North Carolina rallies around the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, real fans are showing up - and fake fans are named Michael Whatley.
Whatley posted an AI graphic that features a Canes player that does not appear to actually exist, prompting Canes fans to tell Whatley more
Discriminatory EU Cloud and AI Development Act Risks Severe Market Fragmentation
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Discriminatory EU Cloud and AI Development Act Risks Severe Market Fragmentation
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Brussels, BELGIUM - The European Commission's Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), presented today as part of a wider tech sovereignty package, introduces discriminatory measures that directly undermine the EU's own digitalisation goals.
By excluding trusted inte more
Engine Urges Labor Department to Reconsider Wage Proposal Impacting Startup Talent Access
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Engine, a nonprofit technology policy and advocacy organization that represents thousands of high-technology startups across the nation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the agency's proposed rule revision to prevailing wage calculations for H-1B and related visa programs. The organization warns that the proposal could increase labor costs for startups, reduce access to specialized foreign talent, and ultimately harm U.S. competit more
Expect the Unexpected: What Happens When Trade Laws are Upended?
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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Expect the Unexpected: What Happens When Trade Laws are Upended?
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Decades-old norms and agreements have been cast aside, the administration has imposed tariffs left and right (stretching boundaries so far that the Supreme Court responded), while journalists and policymakers alike parse social media posts to decipher the administration's next move.
Imagine what this must be like for a law professor whos more
FAU: Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade
By Gisele Galoustian
A new study published in the Journal of Big Data (JBD) highlights the journal's emergence as one of the world's leading publications in data science and artificial intelligence research during its first decade - an ascent rooted in a transformative N more
FlowVest Inc. Supports Department of Labor Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- FlowVest Inc., a marketplace platform headquartered in Tonawanda, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) expressing support for the Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. This rule, published on March 31, 2026, is aligned with Executive Order 14330, which aims to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors.
In its letter, F more
From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI's growing role in fact-checking
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI's growing role in fact-checking
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When people encounter a questionable political claim on social media, many no longer turn first to journalists, fact-checking organizations or even search engines.
Instead, they ask AI.
From ChatGPT to chatbot features embedded within social media platforms, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a new source of i more
FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order Concerning Twitter
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order Concerning Twitter
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modify its 2022 settlement order with the agency.
In its petition to the Commission, X Corp. cited several reasons why it believes that the order should either be set aside or modified more
G2 Expands Buyer Intent Across Four Software Discovery Platforms, Delivering Up to 2x More Signals
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Expands Buyer Intent Across Four Software Discovery Platforms, Delivering Up to 2x More Signals
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G2 research shows that half of B2B software buyers now start their research with AI chatbots -but the buying journey doesn't end there. Even with AI building their shortlists, most buyers are still reading reviews, comparing vendors, and evaluating competitors long before they speak to sales. For revenu more
Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS
STANFORD, California, June 3 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Geneticist Michael Snyder receives $13 million grant to investigate causes of ALS
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The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded a team led by Michael Snyder, PhD, the Stanford W. Ascherman, MD, FACS Professor in Genetics, a $13 million grant to investigate the genetic causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating and fatal disease with no cure.
In ALS, also k more
Geneva College's Chris Treib Shares Cybersecurity Expertise at Cyburgh 2026
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Geneva College's Chris Treib Shares Cybersecurity Expertise at Cyburgh 2026
Misty Mator
The boogieman is no longer lurking under beds, but in the wires. Fears about online safety have only grown in recent years with the evolution and ever-increasing application of artificial intelligence (AI). The Pittsburgh Technology Council and cybersecurity company Ethical Intruder sought to address these fears in its 1 more
GlobalFoundries Completes Acquisition of Synopsys' Processor IP Solutions Business, Delivering a Holistic Technology Platform for Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, June 3 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries completes acquisition of Synopsys' Processor IP Solutions Business, delivering a holistic technology platform for Physical AI
Combines GF's Physical AI portfolio with MIPS' RISC-V and software-to-silicon expertise to accelerate custom, software-first products for automotive, industrial and agentic edge platforms
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MALTA, N.Y., - Glo more
GSA Releases Elimination, Optimization and Automation Handbook
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Releases Elimination, Optimization and Automation Handbook
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Important advancement in agency's mission to transform federal operations and deliver better results for taxpayers
WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration released the Elimination, Optimization and Automation (EOA) Handbook [PDF - 2 MB], a practical guide for federal leaders seeking to improve operational eff more
Halliburton delivers end-to-end digital execution at 2026 Technology Showcase
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release:
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Halliburton delivers end-to-end digital execution at 2026 Technology Showcase
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Nearly 400 industry professionals from around the world attended the Halliburton 2026 Technology Showcase from May 4-7 in Houston. The event brought industry and technical leaders together and showed how digital capabilities translate into real-time more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Review Every Veterans Claim Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-633) on the Review Every Veterans Claim Act (H.R. 2137). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 4, 2026.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 2137, the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025," was introduced by Representative Morgan Luttrell of Texas on March 14, 2025. The bill would limit the authority of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deny a veteran more
IAIER Celebrates Inaugural AI Emerging Scholars and Leaders Cohort
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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IAIER Celebrates Inaugural AI Emerging Scholars and Leaders Cohort
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The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) celebrated the inaugural cohort of its AI Emerging Scholars and AI Emerging Leaders programs during an April showcase highlighting student, faculty and staff achievement.
The event recognized 10 AI Emerging Scholars and 10 AI Emerging Leaders at North more
ICBA Releases Community Banker Guide on Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA Releases Community Banker Guide on Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness
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Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2026) -The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released a new guide opens in a new tab to help community banks navigate the artificial intelligence security landscape.
Developed by community bankers on ICBA's AI Task Force to more
ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing Examining DHS Budget
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing Examining DHS Budget
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Markwayne Mullin, to consider President more
Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI's rapid progress
ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit focuses on the foundational research behind AI's rapid progress
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On May 27, nearly 300 researchers, industry leaders, and nonprofit innovators gathered at Cornell Tech for the inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit, hosted by Cornell Tech and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, to discuss the foundational advances shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Participants from in more
Integrating 'citizen science' with experimental data helps uncover how plants adapt
AMES, Iowa, June 3 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Integrating 'citizen science' with experimental data helps uncover how plants adapt
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AMES, Iowa - In its native habitat, switchgrass flowered earlier when growing farther north. In experiments with diverse genetic samples, it flowered earlier in the south.
The discrepancy wasn't a welcome sight for a research team studying how prairie grasses respond in different environments, but resolving the apparent c more
International Center for Law & Economics Urges Targeted Changes to Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding proposed improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification form. ICLE provided a comprehensive analysis focused on balancing the disclosure requirements' antitrust value against their associated compliance costs.
ICLE emphasized the legal baseline established by a recent fe more
KBR Mission Technology Solutions Awarded $8 Billion Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract by the U.S. National Science Foundation
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Mission Technology Solutions Awarded $8 Billion Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract by the U.S. National Science Foundation
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HOUSTON, June 3, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded an $8 billion ceiling Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Cont more
KLINiSOL Inc. Proposes AI Pilot Program Enhancements to FDA for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- KLINiSOL Inc., Middle Village, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390). The clinical research organization, specializing in integrated clinical trial operating platforms, provided detailed recommendations aimed at improving the design, implementation more
LC State Elevate Brings Innovative Options for Adult Learners
LEWISTON, Idaho, June 3 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release:
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LC State Elevate brings innovative options for adult learners
Lewis-Clark State College, known for its expertise in serving nontraditional students, has launched a new program called LC State Elevate, administrators announced on Monday. The program will provide new and improved opportunities for busy adults.
Last fall, of LC State's record 4,046 students, 940 were nontraditional, defined as students more
Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for May
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for May
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A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK-AALS president Da more
Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas
RIVERDALE, New York, June 3 -- Manhattan University issued the following news:
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Manhattan University Responds to Magnifica Humanitas
"In order to protect the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, I believe that today we must once again reflect on the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity and social justice...I would like to encourage academic institutions and universities to give fresh impetus to these principles, and to apply them in a w more
Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Newly released data from the one of the largest surveys ever taken of the early universe will allow astronomers to study how the first galaxies formed and evolved, measure how gas and stars were distributed within these galaxies, map the large-scale structure of the cosmos and investigate rare and unexpe more
McCaul Discusses FIFA World Cup Security Preparations and More With Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Discusses FIFA World Cup Security Preparations and More With Secretary Mullin
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WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the committee and chairman of the committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events -asked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin about the status more
McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (MI-02) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act. The legi more
McKinsey & Company Provides Comprehensive Input to FDA on AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- McKinsey & Company Inc., a global life sciences advisory firm, has submitted a detailed public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. Drawing on extensive expertise in AI deployment across clinical trial functions, McKinsey outlined recommendations for pilot design, implementation, evaluation metrics, and governance aimed at advancing the safe and effective in more
MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
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To accelerate and refine decision-making in a fast-paced, global marketplace, enterprises may deploy generative artificial intelligence models to help summarize and interpret the charts that often fill market summaries and financial reports.
But even the latest vision-language models sometimes struggle with this task, since it more
Mizzou Helps Smithsonian Map More Than 200 Years of Nature's Progress
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 3 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou helps Smithsonian map more than 200 years of nature's progress
Scientists across the country are working together to uncover how ecosystems have transformed since Lewis and Clark's historic expedition and what the changes mean for America today.
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Armed with trail cameras, artificial intelligence and a powerful national research network, scientists are revisiting Lewis and Clark's legend more
More than a century of KU student journalism now freely available online
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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More than a century of KU student journalism now freely available online
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LAWRENCE -KU Libraries have digitized more than 140 years of University of Kansas student newspapers, from the first campus publication in 1878 through 2017, making the collection freely available through Kenneth Spencer Research Library's digital repository.
The project brings online nearly 200,000 page images from 171 reels of mi more
New Amex Trendex Finds Mid-Sized Businesses Prioritize AI Adoption to Modernize Expense Management
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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New Amex Trendex Finds Mid-Sized Businesses Prioritize AI Adoption to Modernize Expense Management
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Today, American Express released the Amex Trendex: Expense Management Edition, a survey of 500 financial decision makers at mid-sized companies exploring how businesses are managing increasingly complex company and employee spending.
The report reveals that businesses are prioriti more
New Report by AIA and EY US Identifies Clear Path to Scale Digital Thread Technologies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Aerospace] (TNSrpt) -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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New Report by AIA and EY US Identifies Clear Path to Scale Digital Thread Technologies
As aerospace and defense (A&D) organizations face unprecedented demand to increase output, digital thread initiatives are emerging as a critical enabler of end-to-end visibility and faster decision-making. New joint research released today by the Aerospace Industries As more
Newfound 'Switchboard' Helps the Brain Form New Memories Without Forgetting Older Ones
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Newfound 'Switchboard' Helps the Brain Form New Memories Without Forgetting Older Ones
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T he brain may reuse some cells to store many different memories without mixing them up with or erasing older memories, a new study in mice suggests.
Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the study revealed that about one in four memor more
NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for Grads'
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Named One of Forbes' 'Best Employers for New Grads'
Written by: Nayib Moran
New Jersey Institute of Technology has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2026, earning a place among the nation's top workplaces for early-career professionals. It stands as the only higher education institution in New Jersey included among the state's recognized employers.
NJIT i more
NMMA Comments to NOAA Reinforce Incorporating Technology in Rulemaking
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Comments to NOAA Reinforce Incorporating Technology in Rulemaking
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NMMA submitted comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service this week urging the agency to modernize the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule by incorporating today's marine technology, better data, and a more targeted approach to protecting the endangered more
OASIS Open: NIEM Goes Global - NIEMOpen Submits to ISO/IEC JTC 1
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- OASIS Open, an international open source and standards consortium, issued the following news:
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NIEM Goes Global: NIEMOpen Submits to ISO/IEC JTC 1
By Paul Wormeli, Chair, NIEMOpen Project Governing Board
OASIS Open has formally submitted two NIEMOpen standards to ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1) for transposition into International Standards. The two submissions are NIEM Model v6.0 and the Naming and Design Rules (NDR) v6.0, both approved more
Open Markets Institute Report Examines Power, Accountability in the Emerging AI Agent Economy
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Who Do AI Agents Work For? Power and Control in the Next Internet - A report from Open Markets Institute - May 2026 (29 pages)
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The Open Markets Institute issued a report examining the growing role of artificial intelligence agents in online commerce, information access, and digital decision-making while evaluating the implications for competition, consumer protection, privacy, and market power. The report analyzes how AI agents are increasingly acting as i more
Pacemaker without surgery? USC Viterbi's Qifa Zhou and team's ultrasound breakthrough could change heart care
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A pacemaker without surgery? USC Viterbi's Qifa Zhou and team's ultrasound breakthrough could change heart care
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About 3 million Americans live with pacemakers today, and hundreds of thousands more receive them each year. These small, battery-powered devices save lives by keeping the heart beating in rhythm. But they come at a cost: surgery, risk of infecti more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: Work-based Learning Opportunities to Prepare Students for Evolving Job Market
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Work-based learning opportunities to prepare students for evolving job market
As employers increasingly seek experience alongside academic credentials, Penn State Lehigh Valley is expanding opportunities that connect students directly with the workforce
By Ryan Abramson
As students prepare to enter an increasingly competitive and complex workforce, Penn State Lehigh Val more
Poll: Americans Want Stronger Protections from Chemicals and Pollution because They Can't Afford to Get Sick
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release:
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Poll: Americans Want Stronger Protections from Chemicals and Pollution because They Can't Afford to Get Sick
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CONTACT:
Aaron Bharucha, Public Relations Associate
(509) 429-1699 and epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org
Large majorities of Americans -including the president's core supporters -want EPA to do more to protect health, hold polluters accountable, more
Premier Inc. Urges FDA to Advance AI Pilot Program for Early-Phase Clinical Trials With Focus on Safeguards and Inclusivity
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Premier Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina-based healthcare improvement company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency's Request for Information (RFI) regarding the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. Premier expressed support for the FDA's initiative to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency, quality, and inclusiveness of early clinical trials, emp more
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law
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Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced landmark, comprehensive legislation to hold companies accountable when AI is used to violate existing federal laws. AI and other algorithmic decision-making systems are increasingly shaping outcomes in people's lives - whether people get a job, a loan, housing, health care, and more. F more
REPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL ARTISTIC PROTECTIONS
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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REPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL ARTISTIC PROTECTIONS
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WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) announce the introduction of the Creative Rights Ensuring Artists' Technique and Originality Are Reserved (CREATOR) Act, legislation designed to safegua more
Reps. Van Duyne, Clarke, and Foushee Introduce Bipartisan CREATOR Act to Protect Creators with Visual Artistic Protections
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Van Duyne, Clarke, and Foushee Introduce Bipartisan CREATOR Act to Protect Creators with Visual Artistic Protections
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) announce the introduction of the Creative Rights Ensuring Artists' Technique and Originality Are Reserved (CREATOR) Act, legislation designed to safeguard visual a more
Rewriting EU AI and Copyright Rules Puts EUR600 Billion at Risk, New Study Warns
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Rewriting EU AI and Copyright Rules Puts EUR600 Billion at Risk, New Study Warns
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Brussels, BELGIUM - Restricting the EU's current text-and-data-mining (TDM) framework - the copyright rules that allow AI models to be trained in Europe today - could cost the EU economy up to EUR600 billion annually.
This warning comes from a landmark economic s more
Rice experts available to discuss new federal oversight of advanced AI systems
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice experts available to discuss new federal oversight of advanced AI systems
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President Donald Trump's recent executive order on artificial intelligence introduces new federal guidelines requiring government oversight of new advanced AI models prior to their wider release and deployment. The order reflects growing concern over the national security and cybersecurity implications of increasingly capable AI m more
Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13238) on June 1, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets
Much knowledge about labor markets in the United States comes from employer reports, such as employers' responses to government surveys and tax filings. While employer responses provide valuable labor market information, there are limitati more
Salesforce Puts an AI Marketing Team in Every Marketer's Hands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 3 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Puts an AI Marketing Team in Every Marketer's Hands
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Today at Connections, Salesforce gave marketers their own AI team, agents that collaborate with them to build pipeline, create content, and run campaigns. This frees marketers to be makers again -spending more time on the strategic and creative work of sha more
Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
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There is no achievement without challenge and, as United States Senator Jack Reed '10H acknowledged to the faculty, industry experts, instructional designers, and academic leaders gathered for the second annual AI Summit, the issue before the group was enormous.
"The age of AI is upon us, and we need your professi more
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board
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Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders.
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Jasvir Gill as the new vice chair of the SIA Utilities Advisory Board -which demonstra more
Siobahn Grady Selected for Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Siobahn Grady Selected for Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship
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Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been selected for Cohort 4 of the Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship.
The Google & GSV Ed Leader Fellowship supports education leaders working to create projects that can stren more
Southern Connecticut State University: Dr. Sydney Nelloms - Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond Syllabus
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 3 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Sydney Nelloms: Offering Lessons in Empowerment Beyond A Syllabus
When Dr. Sydney Nelloms stands at the front of a classroom at Southern, the life's work she's offering students goes beyond a syllabus. It's also a lesson in empowerment.
"So many students tell me they've never had a Black professor or a queer professor, and I see myself in you," she said. "People don't realize how powe more
Students create agentic AI at first UC Santa Cruz hackathon with NVIDIA, ASUS
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 3 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Students create agentic AI at first UC Santa Cruz hackathon with NVIDIA, ASUS
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Fueled by a passion for technology and copious amounts of caffeine, more than 200 dedicated students worked for 24 hours straight at Hack-a-Claw: a hackathon dedicated to agentic AI co-hosted by the University California, Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering and industry giants NVIDIA and ASUS.
R more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as 16th President of State University of New York at Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as the 16th President of the State University of New York at Buffalo
Dr. Genco Returns to Buffalo After Serving as Provost at Tufts University
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The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as president of the State University of New York at more
Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing "Battleship"
MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.
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In 2026, the hype for artificial intelligence agents is louder than ever before. These semi-autonomous programs can "think" and execute well-defined tasks in areas l more
The ASAM Weekly for June 2, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for June 2, 2026
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Using Human-in-the-Loop AI to Understand Stigma During the Deployment of Addiction Evidence-Based Practices in the HEALing Communities Study
By Nabila El-Bassel, PhD, James David, MS, Eric Aragundi, MS, Tim Hunt, PhD, MSW, Louisa Gilbert, PhD, Dawn Goddard-Eckrich, EdD, Elwin Wu, PhD, Dan Feaster more
Thinking Deeply in the Age of AI: Calvin Faculty Conversation
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 3 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Thinking deeply in the age of AI: A Calvin faculty conversation
As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms, workplaces, and daily life, Calvin faculty are helping students ask deeper questions: What does it mean to be human? What practices form wisdom? And how might Christians respond faithfully to a powerful new technology? Ahead of Calvin's Wisdom in the Age of AI conference in October 2026, the Q&A bel more
Too much hype? Montana State professor publishes research on best language to use for successful crowdfunding
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Too much hype? Montana State professor publishes research on best language to use for successful crowdfunding
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BOZEMAN -Entrepreneurs use a variety of strategies to achieve their goals, sometimes turning to online crowdfunding campaigns to increase their reach and raise money. Yet the success of fundraising campaigns is often variable, driven by what's being asked and the language that people decide to use more
Trine hosts, competes in annual AIMM ICC
ANGOLA, Indiana, June 3 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine hosts, competes in annual AIMM ICC
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Top engineering schools from across Indiana converged once again at Pokagon State Park as Trine University hosted the third annual Artificial Intelligence Maritime Maneuver Indiana Collegiate Challenge from April 17-18.
Held in partnership Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), the annual event tasks teams of engineering students with guiding a low-prof more
Turing Provides Comprehensive Input on FDA AI-Enabled Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Turing Enterprises Inc., a San Francisco, California-based AI infrastructure firm, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter offers extensive recommendations and insights aimed at enhancing the pilot's capacity to produce regulatory-grade evidence for AI use in early-phase drug development.
Turing, operating as an AI infrastruct more
UC-San Francisco: How AI Cuts Breast Cancer Screening Time for High-Risk Women
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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How New AI Cuts Breast Cancer Screening Time for High-Risk Women
Women with abnormal mammograms often have to wait for weeks to find out whether they have breast cancer.
Now, researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley have found a way to help reduce the wait and the worry by using artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly identify those who are most like more
UCCS Recognized for Achievements in AI
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS recognized for achievements in AI
Several UCCS staff and faculty have been recognized for their efforts in AI, with some receiving awards and others grants.
AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning
The AI Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning is focused on improving course outcomes using AI with goals of supporting and accelerating innovative teaching practices that leverage more
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
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The June 2026 UCLA Anderson Forecast for the U.S. and California finds the economy confronting another inflationary shock, this time driven by the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. After tariff-driven inflation appeared to peak and the labor market began to stabilize, rising energy pric more
UK Publisher Protections a First in Holding Google Accountable in AI Content Grab
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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UK Publisher Protections a First in Holding Google Accountable in AI Content Grab
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The Center for Media and Digital Governance (CMDG) released the following statements regarding the UK Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) announcement today that Google will need to adhere to new conduct requirements in their use of publisher content for AI Overviews. CMDG was at the forefront of ur more
UMass iCons Program Graduates Largest Ever Cohort at 13th Annual Senior Exposition
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass iCons Program Graduates Largest Ever Cohort at 13th Annual Senior Exposition
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The UMass Amherst Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) Program held its 13 th annual Senior Exposition on May 13, celebrating 53 scholars who completed iCons with projects spanning a wide array of academic disciplines and societal problems.iCons is a certificate program focused on real-world problem-solving more
UMass-Boston: CSM Showcase Highlights Innovative Student Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus issued the following news:
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CSM Showcase Highlights Innovative Student Research
Every year, graduate and undergraduate students from the College of Science & Mathematics (CSM) gather to present their research to their peers, their mentors, and the public.
Elizabeth Deatrick
This year, which marked the tenth annual CSM Showcase, allowed students from across CSM's many disciplines to present their latest findi more
University of Cincinnati: Responsible Robotics - Future of Ecommerce Automation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Responsible robotics: The future of ecommerce automation
The science and business behind tomorrow's grocery deliveries
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
The future of grocery shopping may depend on robots.
Online grocery sales continue to surge across the United States as a Statistica report reveals 138 million Americans spent over $327 billion on online groceries in 2025. That number is expec more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Tony Kong Earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Research Trust and Human-Centered Workplaces
BOULDER, Colorado, June 3 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Tony Kong Earns Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Research Trust and Human-Centered Workplaces
By Jane Majkiewicz
How can we enable people to be more prosocial--and how could human prosociality make organizations stronger?
That's the kind of question Professor of Organizational Leadership and Information Analytics Dejun "Tony" Kong is passionate about and has built his car more
University of Nebraska in the National News: May 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska in the national news: May 2026
By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing
Research and innovation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources made national headlines in May. The stories were among 30-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month.
* IANR recent more
University of Utah Health: Wearable Device Can Continuously Monitor Blood Pressure Without the Pesky Cuffs
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs
Electrical engineers and mathematicians team up to develop and test a smartwatch that tracks electrical properties of pulsating blood.
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Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings using inflatable cuffs, usually in a clinic more
USC Rossier doctoral students attend annual global summit on education technology
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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USC Rossier doctoral students attend annual global summit on education technology
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Every year, entrepreneurs, educators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders gather for the ASU+GSV Summit. The event, held across multiple days, explores the education technology sector through panel discussions, tours of innovative schools, keynote speakers, new produc more
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
TAMPA, Florida, June 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
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By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health
John Storms with his wife Catherine and youngest son Gregory [Photo courtesy of John Storms]
At first, it was just halos appearing around the lights on the basketball court.
As a teenager, John Storms didn't think the subtle changes in his vi more
UT San Antonio CPRIT awards support cancer innovation across disciplines in the newly integrated university
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio CPRIT awards support cancer innovation across disciplines in the newly integrated university
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) and its academic health center, UT Health San Antonio, recently received over $2.7 million in new academic and prevention awards from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), announced on Wednesday, May 20, to more
Virginia Tech, Children's National Create Pediatric AI Innovation Hub to Speed Research, Care
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care
The hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to speed the development of artificial intelligence technologies designed specifically for children.
By John Pastor
Experts from academia, clinical care, industry ,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial i more
Virginia Tech: Research Uses Sound Waves to Mimic Atomic Behavior and Advance Computing
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New research uses sound waves to mimic atomic behavior and advance computing
By controlling microscopic sound waves with electrical signals, researchers hope to pave the way for smaller and more efficient quantum and microwave technologies.
By Niki Hazuda
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. What goes up, must come down. Physical laws like these govern all of the natural world -- e more
Wayne State University: TechTown's AI Build Night Events Drive Workforce Innovation, AI Literacy, and Community
DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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TechTown's AI Build Night events drive workforce innovation, AI literacy, and community
The world blinked, and artificial intelligence (AI) went from the future to the present.
With recent research from IBM showing the rapidity of enterprise-scale AI adoption, basic digital proficiency is no longer enough for small businesses and emerging professionals to stay competitive--advanced AI skills are now the key more
WestConn to Offer 'Ancell Advantage, Blueprint to Academic and Career Success'
DANBURY, Connecticut, June 3 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release:
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WestConn to offer 'Ancell Advantage, A Blueprint to Academic and Career Success'
The Ancell School of Business at Western Connecticut State University will introduce a new opportunity this summer to help students gain a competitive edge both academically and professionally. Named "Ancell Advantage," the program aims to provide a blueprint to academic and career success. This three-day more
What can you do with a humanities degree? A new UC Santa Cruz course has answers
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 3 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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What can you do with a humanities degree? A new UC Santa Cruz course has answers
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Launched this spring by the Humanities Division, "What Can I Do with My Degree? Humanities-Powered Jobs" introduces students to the professional possibilities of a humanities education while helping them develop collaboration, leadership, and communication skills that extend far beyond the classroo more
Zealic Health Emphasizes Continuous Compliance Framework in FDA AI Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Zealic Health Inc., a clinical trial technology innovator based in Raleigh, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390). The company conveyed strong support for the FDA's leadership in modernizing clinical trial execution through artificial intelligence and stressed the need for a comprehensive, real-time app more
AV to Expand Advanced Production Capabilities in Dayton Area
MONROVIA, California, June 2 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment issued the following news release:
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AV to Expand Advanced Production Capabilities in Dayton Area
State and regional incentives support phased manufacturing growth and job creation
DAYTON, Ohio -- AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced plans to invest $15 million to expand advanced production capabilities in Greene County, Ohio, near Dayton.
Today marke more
Ethernet Extends Lead in AI Scale-Out Networks Despite Strong InfiniBand Rebound, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Ethernet Extends Lead in AI Scale-Out Networks Despite Strong InfiniBand Rebound, According to Dell'Oro Group
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data more
Global businesses risk losing growth opportunities as CFOs sidelined on crucial investment and value decisions
LONDON, England, June 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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Global businesses risk losing growth opportunities as CFOs sidelined on crucial investment and value decisions
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In Ukraine, Kelly Warns of Growing Disinformation Threat and Reaffirms American Alliances Critical to National Security
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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In Ukraine, Kelly Warns of Growing Disinformation Threat and Reaffirms American Alliances Critical to National Security
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Kelly observed a Ukrainian Navy demonstration of the V-BAT drone
Kelly also travelled to Moldova and met with Moldovan President Sandu and senior officials
Kelly met with the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau
Over the weekend, Arizona Senator Mar more
Intel Introduces Ethernet E835 Controllers and Network Adapters for Cloud, Edge and Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, California, June 2 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Introduces Ethernet E835 Controllers and Network Adapters for Cloud, Edge and Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure
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Intel announced the launch of the Intel Ethernet E835 Controllers and Network Adapters, the latest addition to its 800 Series portfolio. Designed to meet the ban more
John Papapolymerou recommended as dean of MSU College of Engineering
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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John Papapolymerou recommended as dean of MSU College of Engineering
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After a national search, John Papapolymerou has been recommended as dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, effective June 1, 2026. He will serve as dean designee prior to the June 12 meeting of the MSU Board of Trustees. Papapolymerou has served as interim dean since Oct. 1, 2024.
"Dr. Papapolymerou has more
Multivariable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Monitoring System for Early Detection of Glaucoma
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SANKAR FOUNDATION, Visakhapatnam, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646175 B2, initially filed Jan. 28, 2023) developed by eight inventors Geetha Pavani Pappu, Nabarangpur, India; Birendra Biswal, Visakhapatnam, India; Bhaskara Rao Jammu, Visakhapatnam, India; Durga Srinivas Pindi, Visakhapatnam, India; Raveendra Tammineni, Visakhapatnam, India; Nasrin, Visakhapatnam, India; Venkata Satya Sairam Metta, Visakhapatnam, India; and Bala Subrahmanyam Nemani, more
Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 2
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 2
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The second day of Realize LIVE Americas 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, saw the 3,000 strong community of Siemens' users, experts, industry leaders and partners gathered another day of learning, networking and hands-on technical i more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Physician Leader Uses EMBA Degree to Bridge Business and Patient Care
ROCHESTER, New York, June 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Physician leader uses EMBA degree to bridge business and patient care
Dr. Shubha Shastry runs the nephrology service line for Rochester Regional Health--one of the largest hospital systems in Western New York. She is, by training, a Ph.D. physiologist who went on to earn a medical degree.
Shastry is also one of 27 professionals who walked across the stage in May as part of RIT's online E more
SNMMI 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights Transformative Advances in Clinical Practice and Research
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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SNMMI 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights Transformative Advances in Clinical Practice and Research
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Media Contact :
Rebecca Maxey
(703) 652-6772
rmaxey@snmmi.org
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) welcomed nearly 8,000 attendees to its 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles this week, with overall participation expected to reac more
Survey: Job Satisfaction Hits Record High, Despite Growing Divides Across Gender
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Survey: Job Satisfaction Hits Record High, Despite Growing Divides Across Gender
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Job satisfaction among US workers reached a record high in 2026, continuing a steady climb over 16 consecutive years. That's according to new research from The Conference Board.
The survey found that 69% of US workers are satisfied with their jobs overall-the highest level since the organization began tracking it in 1987.
But more
TechNet Statement on President Trump's Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Statement on President Trump's Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Executive Order
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Washington, D.C. - TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today released the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore on President Trump' more
The Conference Board to Honor S&P Global and UL Solutions at 2026 People First
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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The Conference Board to Honor S&P Global and UL Solutions at 2026 People First
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The Conference Board announced that S&P Global and UL Solutions will be recognized with the People First Excellence Award at its first annual People First Awards Dinner.
The awards celebrate companies that are leading with a people-first mindset, building cultures grounded in trust, accountability, and a deep commitment to employ more
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
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The June 2026 UCLA Anderson Forecast for the U.S. and California finds the economy confronting another inflationary shock, this time driven by the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. After tariff-driven inflation appeared to peak and the labor market began to stabilize, rising energy pric more
UNCW Partners With Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 2 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news:
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UNCW Partners with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The international partnership places UNCW among a small group of research teams leading next-generation satellite precipitation research.
Tricia Vance
UNCW's RAIN Lab has joined an elite international team, led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), that is using enhanced satellite data to increase the accu more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: CA DREAMS and Northrop Grumman Push Semiconductor Projects Into High Gear
MARINA DEL REY, California, June 2 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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CA DREAMS and Northrop Grumman Push Semiconductor Projects into High Gear
The latest phase of two major projects to advance chip technology aims to raise the bar to best-in-the-world performance.
By Greta Harrison
When the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub (CA DREAMS) and No more
SUNY Potsdam Students Honored With Awards for Excellence for Research and Creative Projects
POTSDAM, New York, May 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news:
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SUNY Potsdam Students Honored with Awards for Excellence for Research and Creative Projects
SUNY Potsdam recognized students and faculty mentors for excellence in research and creative projects, following the College's 2026 Learning and Research Fair.
More than 50 students presented their research to faculty, staff and classmates in the Barrington Student Union on May 6. Following more
Texas Tech Burkhart Autism Education & Research Center Receives State Grant
LUBBOCK, Texas, May 29 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news:
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Texas Tech Burkhart Autism Education & Research Center Receives State Grant
Funds awarded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will help the center continue its parent outreach and education efforts.
Writer: Doug Hensley
Texas Tech University's Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research has received a $475,000 grant that will support its educational outreach efforts of partnering with parents to he more
AV Awarded $20 Million Contract to Advance Ceramic Materials Research for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force
MONROVIA, California, May 28 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release:
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AV Awarded $20 Million Contract to Advance Ceramic Materials Research for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force
ARLINGTON, Va. - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology innovation, today announced it has been awarded a $20 million Ceramics Advanced Materials and Processes (CAMP) contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Russia's Nuclear Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12672) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Russia's Nuclear Weapons
According to the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, Russia "possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, which it continues to modernize and diversify, as well as undersea, space, and cyber capabilities that it could employ against the U.S. Homeland."
Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of more
Federal Funding Gaps - Brief Overview Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20348) entitled "Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview" by Congress and legislative process specialist James V. Saturno.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1341-1342, 1511-1519) generally bars the obligation of funds in the absence of appropriations. Exceptions are made under the act, including for activities involving "the safety of human life or the more
Federal Investigations & Seizures of Voting Records Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13235) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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Federal Investigations and Seizures of Voting Records
This In Focus provides background on the constitutional and statutory framework underlying federal investigations of elections, summarizes investigations by the Trump Administration and legal action surrounding demands for and seizures of state and county voting records, and more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office" by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Summary
Members of Congress frequently receive requests from grantseekers needing funds for projects in districts and states. In considering a response, a congressional office might first determine its policies and procedures regarding appropriate assistance to give const more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Federal Assistance: Key Terms and Resources
Hundreds of grants or loans for various purposes are available from federal departments and agencies. Most federal funding goes to state and local governments,/4 and in some cases, portions of the funding may be "passed through" to subrecip more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) entitled "National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activities. Between FY2008 more
Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation & Due Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13234) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation and Due Process
Federal tax statutes routinely have effective dates that precede their dates of enactment. The Supreme Court has stated that this "customary congressional practice" generally "has been confined to short and limited periods required by the practicalities of producing national l more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
73 Strings Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Clarify Valuation Standards in Proposed Fiduciary Duty Rule
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- 73 Strings Inc., a valuation technology infrastructure provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed defined contribution (DC) plans, published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2026.
The company, comprised of private-asset more
Accenture Proposes Clarifications to FDA Draft Guidance on New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Accenture, New York, a global professional services company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's March 2026 draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development." The letter supports the FDA's direction in promoting new approach methodologies and emphasizes alignment with the agency's April 2025 Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing.
In the letter, Accenture c more
AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Faces Architectural Challenges for Real-Time Scaling
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Scientix.AI Inc., Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program under docket number FDA-2026-N-4390. The letter emphasizes critical architectural considerations necessary for the pilot to move beyond a technical demonstration toward a scalable, real-time system usable across the clinical trial ecosystem.
Scientix.AI, led by its more
Alliance for Chemical Distribution Urges IRS to Finalize Superfund Chemical Tax Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging the agency to prioritize finalizing regulations under subsections 4661, 4662, 4671, and 4672 concerning the Superfund chemical taxes. The letter was filed in response to the IRS's invitation to contribute recommendations for its 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
The chemical distribution trade association emphasized that the more
Alliance for MRNA Medicines Urges FDA to Reject Citizen Petition Challenging COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Alliance for mRNA Medicines, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to deny a Citizen Petition filed by Children's Health Defense. The petition questioned the FDA's authorization and licensure of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc./BioNTech, specifically targeting Emergency Use Authorizations granted in December 2020 and subsequent Biologic License Applications ap more
ALPA Opposes NetJets Petition to Extend Pilot Duty Hours Without Fatigue Mitigations
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opposing NetJets Aviation Inc.'s petition to extend maximum pilot work hours. ALPA, representing over 80,000 pilots across North America, contends that the petition fails to demonstrate an equivalent level of safety required under FAA regulations and lacks necessary fatigue risk mitigation measures.
ALPA highlighted that the FAA convened the Part 13 more
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Alpha Holdings Inc., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service concerning the implementation of the Education Choice Tax Credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25F. The letter was filed in response to IRS Notice 2026-23, inviting comments on items to include in the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. Alpha Holdings, drawing on its experience in educational philanthropy and scholarship administration, outlined three priority recommend more
American Bankers Association Urges IRS to Modernize Electronic Payee Statement Rules
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging the agency to modernize and expand electronic furnishing rules for payee statements. The letter responds to Notice 2026-4 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS, which seeks input on updating regulations that govern electronic delivery of tax-related payee statements under sections 6041-6050AA of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication 1179.
AB more
American Bar Association Section of Taxation Submits Comprehensive Recommendations to IRS for 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service outlining its recommendations for inclusion in the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter addresses a broad range of issues impacting federal tax administration and compliance across multiple specialized committees within the Section.
The Section of Taxation emphasized that its recommendations do not represent the views of the broader American Bar Assoc more
American Chemistry Council Raises Concerns Over EPA's Draft Hazard Assessment of Para-Dichlorobenzene
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Chemistry Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the agency's draft Human Health and Environmental Hazard Assessment for para-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB). The letter critiques aspects of the EPA's draft evaluation issued in April 2026 under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and prepared for review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) scheduled for June 2026.
The ACC's p-DCB Risk more
American Psychological Association Services Urges Caution on CMS Proposal for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Payment System Updates
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- American Psychological Association Services submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the fiscal year 2027 proposed rule on the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) prospective payment system (CMS-1847-P). The letter provides a comprehensive response concerning reimbursement rates, quality measures, and the proposed Patient Assessment Instrument (PAI) tool.
APA Services expressed support for CMS's efforts to increa more
Apollo Global Management Supports Labor Department's Proposed Rule to Enhance Retirement Outcomes Through Alternative Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Apollo Global Management Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the department's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for defined contribution plans. Apollo's letter responds specifically to Request for Input #5 of the rule proposal and provides data-driven insights on the financial benefits of incorporating alternative assets into retirement plans, along with analysis on how f more
AUVSI Urges Bureau of Industry and Security to Modernize Drone Export Controls
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), based in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing the interim final rule (IFR) designed to streamline export controls for drones. AUVSI supports efforts to strengthen the U.S. uncrewed systems industrial base while maintaining export controls tied to genuine national security risks, emphasizing the need to up more
Awaken Group Supports Labor Department's Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties With Technology Platform Clarifications
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Awaken Group Inc., a New York-based technology platform company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration endorsing the proposed rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The letter emphasizes the role that qualified third-party technology platforms can play in helping plan fiduciaries comply with the rule's safe harbor provisions while maintaining fiduciary responsibility.
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Better Markets Urges Withdrawal of DOL Proposal to Shield Fiduciaries From Litigation Over Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Better Markets Inc., a Washington D.C.-based non-profit and independent organization advocating for market integrity and investor protections, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposal to establish a "safe harbor" for fiduciaries selecting alternative investments, including private market assets and cryptocurrencies, for ERISA-covered 401(k) plans.
The letter argues that the Department' more
BioCytics and Carolina BioOncology Institute Propose AI-Enabled Clinical Trial Platform to FDA
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Carolina BioOncology Institute PLLC, Huntersville, North Carolina, alongside BioCytics Inc., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlining a proposal for an AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter details their BioCytics Digitally Integrated Clinical Enterprise (BioDICE) software platform, which incorporates openEHR Electronic Data Capture (openEHR-EDC) standards to facilitate real-time cl more
BlackRock Provides Comprehensive Feedback on DOL Fiduciary Duties Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- BlackRock, Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the department's proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). The proposal aims to clarify and establish a safe harbor for fiduciaries' duty of prudence under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) in connection with selecting designated investment alt more
Calico Biosystems Urges on Use of Patient Native Versus Engineered Systems in FDA's New Approach Methodologies Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Calico Biosystems, South San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing its draft guidance on new approach methodologies in drug development. The letter emphasizes the need for clearer distinction within the NAM framework between patient native biological systems and engineered in vitro reconstructions, arguing that these different model types present unique considerations for biological relevance, contex more
Capital Group Urges Department of Labor to Adjust Liquidity Rules for Target Date Funds
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Capital Group Companies, Los Angeles, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration addressing the agency's proposed regulation concerning fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The letter praised the Department's asset-class-neutral approach that emphasizes evaluating investment options based on expected more
Carbon Management Alliance Urges Treasury to Provide Legal Certainty for 45Q Tax Credit Amid EPA Subpart RR Repeal
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Carbon Management Alliance (CMA), an informal working group based in Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury recommending actions to enhance legal certainty for the 45Q tax credit related to carbon sequestration projects. The letter responds to Notice 2026-23, which seeks recommendations for the Treasury's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. CMA's comments focus on anticipated regulatory changes stemming from the possib more
Center for Biological Diversity Urges NOAA to Deny Deep-Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses in Clarion-Clipperton Zone
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a public comment letter urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to deny the applications from American Metal Resources LLC, Austin, Texas, and SeaX Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, for deep-seabed mining exploration licenses in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, as filed under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The letter raises concerns regarding the environmental risks, legal issues, and insufficient data r more
Certara Urges FDA to Focus on Decision Quality in AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Certara Inc., a life sciences company headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed pilot program for AI-enabled optimization of early-phase clinical trials. The letter advocates for a pilot design that prioritizes improving the quality and timeliness of development decisions through the integration of AI methods within the existing framework of model-informed drug development (MI more
CFP Board Urges Revisions to DOL's Proposed Fiduciary Rule on Retirement Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the agency's proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The CFP Board, which certifies more than 109,000 financial professionals across the United States, expressed strong concerns about the potential impact of the proposed rule on participant p more
Chamber of Progress Urges Caution in Regulating Startup Transaction Structures
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Chamber of Progress, McLean, Virginia, a tech industry coalition committed to progressive societal advancements, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding potential amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification system. The letter specifically addresses concerns over regulatory proposals targeting "Non-Traditional Transaction Structures" such as acquihires and licensing arrangements in star more
Charles Schwab Addresses Department of Labor on Proposed Fiduciary Duties Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Charles Schwab & Co., Westlake, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed regulation on "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The proposal, released on March 31, 2026, aims to establish a fiduciary safe harbor framework for selecting investments in retirement plans governed by ERISA. Schwab, a prominent retirement services provider managing nearly 35,000 plans and serving approximat more
Circle Internet Group Urges Uniform Federal Baseline for State Regulation of Stablecoins
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Circle Internet Group Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on establishing broad-based principles to determine whether state-level regulatory regimes for stablecoins are substantially similar to the federal regulatory framework under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act).
Circle supports the Treasury's effort to set a clear fra more
CMS Faces Opposition to Proposed Day-4 Interdisciplinary Team Meeting Requirement in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Alta Bates Summit ARU, based in Berkeley California, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposal requiring an initial interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting by the fourth day of inpatient rehabilitation admissions. Alta Bates Summit ARU expressed concerns that the rule emphasizes timing over care quality without evidence linking earlier meetings to better patient outcomes.
The organization highlighted that inte more
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Highlights Challenges in Wolf Management Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Denver, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns regarding the proposed information collection activities related to experimental populations under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act. The letter focuses on the operational difficulties faced by Colorado livestock producers due to the state's wolf reintroduction program and urges the agency to address numerous implementation more
Colorado Department of Natural Resources Urges BLM to Reassess Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Rates
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the proposed Direct Final Rule on oil and gas leasing fees, rentals, and royalties. CODNR emphasizes the importance of considering impacts to wildlife, people, and the environment while addressing the development of federal oil and gas leasing regulations.
Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, raised concerns about the c more
Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals Opposes Department of Labor Wage Rule Impacting Visa Holders
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the proposed rule which aims to improve wage protections for the temporary and permanent employment of certain foreign nationals in the U.S. COBTH represents 12 member nonprofit academic medical centers in Boston employing immigrant workers under H-1B and Permanent Labor Certification visa programs.
COBTH expressed deep concern that the p more
Cost Analysis Shows Vadadustat Lowers Hospitalization Costs Compared to Darbepoetin Alfa in Dialysis-Dependent CKD Patients
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Akebia Therapeutics Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services presenting a cost comparison analysis of hospitalizations for dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (DD-CKD) patients treated with vadadustat versus darbepoetin alfa (DA). The analysis is based on hospitalization data derived from the INNO VATE clinical trials and Medicare inpatient cost information.
Vadadustat, an oral hypoxia-inducib more
Cynergy Wellness Urges Enhancements to FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Cynergy Wellness Inc., a Kansas City, Missouri-based nationally licensed physician practice and provider of Medical Review Officer services, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The company detailed recommendations aimed at improving the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse information collection process.
Cynergy Wellness supported comments from the National Drug and Alcohol Screen more
Endangered Small Credit Union Defense Supports NCUA's Proposed Rule With Recommendations for Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Endangered Small Credit Union Defense, Kennewick, Washington state, a nonprofit advocacy group representing small credit unions under $500 million in assets, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration supporting the agency's proposed rule to modernize Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program requirements.
ESCUD described the burdens small credit unions face from regulatory practices that do not fully rec more
Engine Urges Labor Department to Reconsider Wage Proposal Impacting Startup Talent Access
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Engine, a nonprofit technology policy and advocacy organization that represents thousands of high-technology startups across the nation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the agency's proposed rule revision to prevailing wage calculations for H-1B and related visa programs. The organization warns that the proposal could increase labor costs for startups, reduce access to specialized foreign talent, and ultimately harm U.S. competit more
Environmental Groups Urge NOAA to Halt Proposed Increases in Atlantic Shark Fishing Mortality
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, and Earthjustice, headquartered in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to commercial Atlantic blacknose and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries management measures. The groups contend that the proposed rule, intended to increase more
ESQlabs Submits Detailed Public Comment Letter to FDA on Draft Guidance for New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- ESQlabs GmbH, Saterland, Germany, a contract research organization specializing in computational and in vitro approaches to drug development, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development." The letter offers comprehensive feedback aimed at refining the FDA's framework for integrating new approach methodologies th more
Federated Hermes Supports Department of Labor's Proposed Rule to Reduce Litigation Risk and Expand Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Federated Hermes, a Boston, Massachusetts-based global investment management firm, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning its proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives (DIAs) for participant-directed individual account plans. The letter applauds the Department's efforts to create a clear, process-based framework intended to expand access to alternative assets such as private equity, private credit more
Fidelity Investments Urges IRS to Default to Electronic Delivery of Payee Statements
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Fidelity Investments, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging the agency to modernize the electronic furnishing requirements for payee statements. Fidelity emphasized the importance of defaulting to electronic communication for tax forms and underscored the need for regulations that reflect the digital-first interactions between brokers and customers.
In its letter, Fidelity highlighted that brokerage customers, in bo more
FlowVest Inc. Supports Department of Labor Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- FlowVest Inc., a marketplace platform headquartered in Tonawanda, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) expressing support for the Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. This rule, published on March 31, 2026, is aligned with Executive Order 14330, which aims to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors.
In its letter, F more
Gun Owners of America Urges ATF to Limit Firearm Records Retention to Protect Privacy and Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Gun Owners of America Inc., a Springfield, Virginia-based gun rights organization, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) within the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's proposed rulemaking on firearm records retention periods. The letter voiced strong opposition to the ATF's consideration of extending retention of firearms transaction records to 20 or 30 years, emphasizing legal, constitutional, privac more
Hackensack Riverkeeper Urges EPA for Enforceable Actions on Drinking Water Contaminants
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc., New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6). The nonprofit organization expressed concern that although the EPA acknowledges the presence and hazards of contaminants such as microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the agency's current approach lacks enforceable protections to safeguard public more
Heritage Foundation Urges Sunsetting and Deregulation of Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), urging federal officials to sunset the Head Start program and convert it into Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for preschool families. The letter expressed support for ACF's recent proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access," published on May 12, 2026, which aims to reduce regulatory burdens and increase local program more
Humane World Urges FDA to Strengthen Adoption of Non-Animal Testing Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies" (Docket No. FDA-2025-D-6131). The organizations expressed support for the FDA's intent to reduce animal testing and promote the integration of new approach methodologies in drug development and regulatory submissions. They emphasized th more
Impact of New Tariffs on Small Fabricators in the Countertop Industry
WASHINGTON, June, 3 -- America's Granite Inc., Rockville, MD, expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding newly imposed tariffs on imported quartz raw materials.
The company warned that these tariffs will raise production costs for small countertop fabricators, which rely heavily on imported quartz slabs to manufacture finished products domestically.
According to the letter, higher material costs will force price increases, potentially red more
Institute for Policy Integrity Challenges BLM's Reduction of Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Rates
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), expressing strong concerns over the agency's direct final rule to revise oil and gas leasing regulations by lowering the federal royalty rate on onshore production from 16.67% to 12.5%. The letter critiques the BLM's regulatory change, which implements provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), and challenges B more
International Center for Law & Economics Urges Targeted Changes to Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding proposed improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification form. ICLE provided a comprehensive analysis focused on balancing the disclosure requirements' antitrust value against their associated compliance costs.
ICLE emphasized the legal baseline established by a recent fe more
Johnson & Johnson Urges Exclusion of Two Multiple Myeloma Therapies From Skilled Nursing Facility Billing
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Johnson & Johnson Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed updates to the Medicare Program's prospective payment system and consolidated billing for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for federal fiscal year 2027. The letter recommends adding two multiple myeloma therapies, TECVAYLI(R) and TALVEY(R), to the list of drugs excluded from SNF consolidated billing.
According to Johnson & more
KLINiSOL Inc. Proposes AI Pilot Program Enhancements to FDA for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- KLINiSOL Inc., Middle Village, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390). The clinical research organization, specializing in integrated clinical trial operating platforms, provided detailed recommendations aimed at improving the design, implementation more
LeadingAge Raises Concerns Over DOL Proposed Wage Rule Impact on Care Providers
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- LeadingAge, a nonprofit organization representing over 5,300 aging services providers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule entitled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The organization expressed support for the department's aim to promote fair wages and protect U.S. workers but highlighted challenges posed by the methodolo more
Legal Firm Supports ATF Proposal to Remove CLEO Notification Requirement Under National Firearms Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Jonathan S. Goldstein of Goldstein Law Partners, Green Lane, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) endorsing the agency's proposed rule to eliminate the requirement that applicants to make or transfer firearms under the National Firearms Act (NFA) forward a copy of their application to their local chief law enforcement officer (CLEO). The letter argues that the CLEO notification requirement lacks st more
LSTA Supports DOL Proposal On Fiduciary Duties Enhancing Access To Alternative Assets In Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Loan Syndications and Trading Association Inc., New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) endorsing the agency's proposed regulation aimed at clarifying fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) in selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed employee benefit plans. The LSTA strongly supports the initiative as a measure to reduce regulatory hindrances and litigation more
Luminator Technology Group Supports FMCSA Exemption for Camera-Based Mirror Systems
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Luminator Technology Group, Plano, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration supporting ROSHO Automotive Solutions' application for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a). The exemption would permit the use of camera-based mirror systems as alternatives to traditional rear-vision mirrors on commercial motor vehicles.
The letter highlighted FMCSA's prior exemption of Stoneridge's MirrorEye camera-monitor system, which demonstrat more
Madison Community Foundation Urges IRS for Clarifications on Donor Advised Funds and Charitable Activity Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Madison Community Foundation, Wisconsin, a philanthropic organization serving the Greater Madison area, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the agencies' 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter outlines concerns about several regulatory proposals that impact community foundations, particularly focusing on donor advised funds, economic development activities as charitable, and political more
McKinsey & Company Provides Comprehensive Input to FDA on AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- McKinsey & Company Inc., a global life sciences advisory firm, has submitted a detailed public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. Drawing on extensive expertise in AI deployment across clinical trial functions, McKinsey outlined recommendations for pilot design, implementation, evaluation metrics, and governance aimed at advancing the safe and effective in more
Missouri Hospital Association Urges CMS To Address Medicare Payment Shortfalls and Implement Outlier Cap for Psychiatric Facility Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Missouri Hospital Association, a Jefferson City, Missouri-based organization representing 135 member hospitals, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed FY 2027 updates to the Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS). The letter addresses financial pressures on hospitals, adequacy of the market basket update, proposed outlier payment caps, wage index methodology, and more
MyDirectives Highlights Critical Importance of Accessible Advance Care Planning in Skilled Nursing Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- MyDirectives Inc., a Richardson, Texas-based healthcare technology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing CMS-1843-P, a Request for Information regarding advance care planning (ACP) quality measure concepts for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP). The company emphasized that ACP should be treated as continuous, interoperable healthcare infrastructure rather than a one-time admi more
NASAA Urges Stronger Safeguards in DOL Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Retirement Plan Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The North American Securities Administrators Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to clarify fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The rulemaking aims to establish a process-based safe harbor related to selecting designated investment alternatives (DIAs) for participant-directed defined contributio more
National Turkey Federation Urges USDA to Retain Multi-Factor Establishment Size Framework
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The National Turkey Federation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Revising Establishment Size Definitions." Representing more than 95 percent of U.S. turkey production, NTF stressed the importance of maintaining a classification system that incorporates workforce size, production volume, and other operational factors to ensure accurate more
Netsmart Technologies Urges Caution on Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Reporting Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Netsmart Technologies Inc., Overland Park, Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) proposed rule. Netsmart, a supplier of clinical and management information systems supporting post-acute and behavioral health care providers nationwide, offered detailed feedback on a range of more
Nevada Legal Services Opposes HUD Rule Changes on Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Nevada Legal Services, Inc., based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed amendments to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The letter responds to HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits," urging the agency to withdraw these policy changes.
As a statewide civil legal aid organization more
Orbital Advisors Supports Regulatory Clarity on Remote Sensing for Pipeline Patrols
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Orbital Advisors Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration advocating for clearer regulatory language regarding the use of innovative remote sensing technologies in pipeline right-of-way patrols. The letter responds to PHMSA's proposed rulemaking that would explicitly include satellite imagery and unmanned aerial systems as acceptable patrol methods, provided they meet prescribed quality expectations.
Orbital Advis more
Pathway for Immigrant Workers Urges Department of Labor to Reconsider Proposed Wage Rule for EB-3 Visa Category
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Pathway for Immigrant Workers, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule concerning prevailing wages for foreign nationals employed in the United States under various visa programs. The non-profit cautions that the proposed method of setting uniform wage percentiles for the EB-3 visa category risks detaching wage requirements from actual market conditions, potentially rendering the EB- more
Premier Inc. Urges FDA to Advance AI Pilot Program for Early-Phase Clinical Trials With Focus on Safeguards and Inclusivity
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Premier Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina-based healthcare improvement company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency's Request for Information (RFI) regarding the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. Premier expressed support for the FDA's initiative to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency, quality, and inclusiveness of early clinical trials, emp more
Prudential Financial Endorses Asset-Neutral Fiduciary Rule by U.S. Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Prudential Financial, Newark, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. Prudential, a leader in financial services specializing in retirement, asset management, and insurance solutions, offered its views on the proposed regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
In the letter, Prudential en more
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Urges IRS to Withdraw Proposed Donor-Advised Fund Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging withdrawal of Treasury's Proposed Regulations concerning definitions and distributions of donor-advised funds for the 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan. The foundation criticized the proposed rules as exceeding statutory authority and imposing undue costs on private entities without corresponding public benefits.
The foundation's le more
Results for America Submits Detailed Input on Treasury's SIPPRA Program Review
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Results for America, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the draft Fiscal Year 2026 Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act Notice of Funding Availability. RFA's comments provide targeted recommendations aimed at enhancing the program's outcome valuation methodologies, application processes, evaluation designs, and outcome prioritization in the department's third funding round.
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Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association Urges Treasury and IRS to Repeal and Amend Multiple Tax Regulations Citing Excessive Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service recommending numerous reforms, repeals, and withdrawals of existing and proposed tax regulations. The letter expressed concerns over the compliance complexities and operational costs the regulations impose, which SIFMA asserts outweigh any corresponding public benefits.
SIFMA, representing broker-dealers, more
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Skyline Tile & Marble, Inc., based in Woodinville, WA, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) opposing its ruling favoring the Quartz Manufacturing Association of America.
The company warned that increased tariffs on imported quartz would raise costs, harm nearly 10,000 U.S. fabrication shops, and threaten jobs in this price-sensitive industry.
Skyline Tile & Marble emphasized that American-produced quartz is already more expens more
SPARK Institute Urges Strong Support and Refinements for Department of Labor's Investment Selection Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The SPARK Institute, representing retirement plan service providers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration expressing robust support for the agency's proposed regulations on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives. The proposal, known as RIN 1210-AC38, addresses key fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The SPARK Institute' more
Turing Provides Comprehensive Input on FDA AI-Enabled Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Turing Enterprises Inc., a San Francisco, California-based AI infrastructure firm, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter offers extensive recommendations and insights aimed at enhancing the pilot's capacity to produce regulatory-grade evidence for AI use in early-phase drug development.
Turing, operating as an AI infrastruct more
U.N. Federal Credit Unio Calls on NCUA to Modernize Investment Regulations and Expand Permissible Investments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The United Nations Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Long Island City, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration urging updates to the agency's Investment and Deposit Activities Rule. UNFCU highlighted the need to modernize outdated documentation requirements and expand the list of permissible investments to better support federally insured credit unions.
UNFCU pointed out that the current rule's mandate for obtaining indi more
U.S. Black Chambers Calls for Inclusive Policies to Support Black-Owned Business Mergers and Acquisitions
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice in response to their request for information regarding Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification and related merger review policies. Representing 175 affiliate chambers of commerce and over 365,000 Black-owned businesses nationwide, USBC emphasized the need for merger policies that recognize the unique challenges faced by micro-businesses, particu more
U.S. Hispanic Business Council Calls for Evidence-Based Approach to Premerger Notification Improvements
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Hispanic Business Council, representing America's 4.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding proposals to improve the premerger notification and report form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The letter urged the FTC and DOJ to demonstrate sufficient evidence showing that the recent Updated Form, which increased reporting requirements, has effecti more
University of Minnesota Associate Director of Scholar Hoffman Raises Concerns Over Department of Labor's Proposed H-1B Prevailing Wage Rule
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Molly Hoffman, associate director of scholar advising at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor arguing that proposed changes to prevailing wage calculations for H-1B and related visa programs could create wage distortions and harm employers facing workforce shortages.
The commenter criticized the blanket approach taken by the Department of Labor (DOL) in adjusting wage level percentiles across all occupa more
University of Pennsylvania Urges ICE to Modify Wage Rule Impacting Postdoctoral Researchers
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement addressing concerns about the U.S. Department of Labor's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The letter cautions that the NPRM's proposed prevailing wage changes could adversely affect research capabilities by limiting entry-level post more
Vanguard Group Urges Federal Agencies Not to Narrow Investment Exemption in Premerger Notification Rules
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Vanguard Group Inc., Malvern, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding a request for comments on possible improvements to the premerger notification and report form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. Vanguard expressed concerns about proposals to alter the "solely-for-the-purpose-of-investment" exemption, warning that changes could impose significa more
Voya Financial Supports Department of Labor Proposed Fiduciary Rule With Recommendations for Clarification
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Voya Financial, Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule entitled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). As a leading provider of recordkeeping and related services for defined contribution plans, Voya Financial expresses strong support for the proposed rule while offering recommendations for certain clarifications and adjustments.
The letter praises more
Zealic Health Emphasizes Continuous Compliance Framework in FDA AI Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Zealic Health Inc., a clinical trial technology innovator based in Raleigh, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390). The company conveyed strong support for the FDA's leadership in modernizing clinical trial execution through artificial intelligence and stressed the need for a comprehensive, real-time app more
Tipoffs: Iran
House Armed Services Ranking Member Smith Issues Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 3, 2026:
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in response to the House voting to pass a War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran. The resolution was introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and co-sponsored by Ranking Member Smith and Hou more
Pressed By Murray on Whether He Advised Trump to Go to War With Iran, Rubio Affirms Unwavering Support for Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Pressed By Murray on Whether He Advised Trump to Go to War with Iran, Rubio Affirms Unwavering Support for Iran War
Today--at a Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the Department of State--U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate more
Ranking Member Shaheen Presses Secretary Rubio on Trump Administration's Total Failure to Hold Russia Accountable
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Presses Secretary Rubio on Trump Administration's Total Failure to Hold Russia Accountable
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, pressed Secretary Rubio during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Relate more
Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time as Iran Conflict Continues
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time as Iran Conflict Continues
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted for the fifth time to support a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. More than three months after the start of military action in Iran without congressional authorization, Congress more
Sen. Collins Questions Secretary Marco Rubio on Iran, Gavi Funding
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Sen. Collins Questions Secretary Marco Rubio on Iran, Gavi Funding
At a hearing to review the 2027 budget request for the Department of State, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary Marco Rubio on the economic and commercial impacts of the closure of the Straight of Hormuz and the Iran more
Sen. Fetterman Urges FinCEN Rulemaking for Antiquities Industry
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Fetterman Urges FinCEN Rulemaking for Antiquities Industry
Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to propagate rulemaking requiring antiquities dealers to comply with anti-money-laundering laws.
"I am very concerned that looted antiquities are helpi more
Aalto University: Turning Forest Industry Side Streams Into Sustainable Materials
AALTO, Finland, June 3 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Turning forest industry side streams into sustainable materials
Virpi Raski
Doctor of Science Sahar Babaeipour studied how lignin nanoparticles could be used in recyclable coatings for packaging and textiles. Her research at Aalto University supports the development of renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
When Sahar Babaeipour began studying polymer engineering in Iran, she focused mainly on sy more
Ahead of Summer Travel Season, Rep. Pettersen Leads CO Dem Delegation in Demanding Answers from Trump as Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Summer Travel Season, Rep. Pettersen Leads CO Dem Delegation in Demanding Answers from Trump as Gas Prices Surge Amid Iran War
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding answers from President Donald Trump about his Administration's plan to lower gasoline prices. Recent reports show Colorado is now one of the more
Barrasso Questions Treasury Secretary on IRS Politicization, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Iran, and Retirement Security
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Questions Treasury Secretary on IRS Politicization, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Iran, and Retirement Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on preventing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) overreach, helping families access new tax cuts included in the Working Families Tax Cuts law, expanding access to more
Barrett Votes Again To Limit Operations In Iran Absent Authorization From Congress
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Votes Again To Limit Operations In Iran Absent Authorization From Congress
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) again voted in support of a measure ( H.Con.Res. 86 ) to require authorization from Congress before continuing military operations in Iran. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 215-208.
Barrett voted in support of a similar resolu more
CAIR Urges Congress to Support Lebanon War Powers Resolution Before Israel Uses U.S. Support to 'Turn Lebanon Into the Next Gaza'
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Urges Congress to Support Lebanon War Powers Resolution Before Israel Uses U.S. Support to 'Turn Lebanon into the Next Gaza'
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on every member of Congress to support the Lebanon War Powers Resolution introduced by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and co-led by Co more
Chairman Aguilar: Americans are ready to put an end to Trump and Republican corruption and Democrats are stepping in.
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Americans are ready to put an end to Trump and Republican corruption and Democrats are stepping in.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Republicans' cruel, costly and corrupt policies that are making life harder and more expensive for working Americans. You can watch the full press conference her more
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Iran Conflict War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Iran Conflict War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement in response to today's vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution to rein in President Trump's unauthorized military actions in Iran. The resolution passed in the House 215-208.
"Iran should never have a nuclear weapon, more
Cornyn to Trump Admin: Hold the Line on Ending Iran's Nuclear Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn to Trump Admin: Hold the Line on Ending Iran's Nuclear Program
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WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his support of President Trump's decisive actions in Operation Epic Fury and urged the administration to stay the course in order to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, demonstrate peace through strength, and make Americans and American interests around the more
Garamendi Statement on Successful Iran War Powers Resolution Passing House
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Statement on Successful Iran War Powers Resolution Passing House
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Iran War Powers Resolution :
"Today House Democrats took control and passed the Iran War Powers Resolution to end Trump and He more
Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Resolution to Rein in Trump's War of Choice in Iran Passes the House
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander-Backed Bipartisan Resolution to Rein in Trump's War of Choice in Iran Passes the House
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution, a bill Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander helped lead (NH-02). It passed the House 215-208 and rebukes President Trump's unauthorized war of choice in Iran.
"We did a good thing for our Co more
Happy Birthday, Mr. President: Trump and Cronies Get Rich While Working Families Struggle to Stay Afloat
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Happy Birthday, Mr. President: Trump and Cronies Get Rich While Working Families Struggle to Stay Afloat
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New analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and American Economic Liberties Project outlines how Trump and his cronies have used White House to make a buck, driving up costs for consumers
In his second term in office, Trump more
Hickenlooper Shreds Trump over Slush Fund for Tina Peters, Cost-of-living Emergency
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Shreds Trump over Slush Fund for Tina Peters, Cost-of-living Emergency
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Hickenlooper: "The president calls it the art of the deal... taxpayers pay in. His allies get payouts."
Hickenlooper plans to force a vote on his amendment to permanently stop Trump's slush fund payments
On Monday, he penned an op-ed for MS NOW about Tina Peters walking free
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sena more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement Following Rubio Testimony Before HFAC
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement Following Rubio Testimony Before HFAC
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following Secretary Marco Rubio's testimony before the full committee on the Department of State's FY 2027 Budget Request:
"Secretary Rubio dismissed Congress's co more
In line with War Powers Act, Golden votes to constrain military action in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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In line with War Powers Act, Golden votes to constrain military action in Iran
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 86, a resolution under the War Powers Act to remove the United States from hostilities against Iran.
Golden opposed earlier War Powers resolutions, in recognition that the administration had, to that point, met its obligation more
Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax Act Legislation by Rep. Sherman Analyzed
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax Act, originally introduced by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-CA, on May 13, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to impose a windfall profits excise tax on crude oil, with the collected taxes rebated to individual taxpayers until specific geopolitical and economic conditions are met, including the cessation of hostilities with Iran and a drop in oil prices.
This bill seeks to address escalati more
Jayapal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding how she would have voted had she been able to be present for today's War Powers Resolution vote, which passed 215-208.
"Today, I am in India with my mother due to an unforeseen health emergency that required my presence. Had I been in Washington, D.C., I more
Krishnamoorthi and Velazquez Urge NDAA Provision Blocking Unauthorized Military Action Against Cuba
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi and Velazquez Urge NDAA Provision Blocking Unauthorized Military Action Against Cuba
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) today sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith urging inclusion of la more
Leaders of Canada's largest environmental and conservation organizations unite on Parliament Hill to fight federal environmental rollbacks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 3 [Category: Environment] -- Ecojustice issued the following news release:
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Leaders of Canada's largest environmental and conservation organizations unite on Parliament Hill to fight federal environmental rollbacks
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Groups held a press conference declaring Prime Minister Carney and his government have gone too far
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People -Leaders of Canada's largest environmental and conservation o more
Magaziner Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement after House Passage of an Iran War Powers resolution to end President Trump's war in Iran:
"Rhode Islanders are struggling with high costs, and our resources should be focused on supporting working people here at home, not fi more
MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE PASSING A WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO END TRUMP'S ILLEGAL WAR WITH IRAN
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE PASSING A WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO END TRUMP'S ILLEGAL WAR WITH IRAN
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the House passing H. Con. Res. 86, which will direct Trump, pursuant of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
"Today, the more
McCaul Discusses Admin's Efforts to Prevent a Nuclear Iran with Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Discusses Admin's Efforts to Prevent a Nuclear Iran with Secretary Rubio
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WASHINGTON - At today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) discussed the administration's efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. McCaul highlighted how, despite every president's assertion that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable, the Trump a more
McCaul Discusses FIFA World Cup Security Preparations and More With Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Discusses FIFA World Cup Security Preparations and More With Secretary Mullin
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WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the committee and chairman of the committee's Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events -asked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin about the status more
McClellan Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, a bipartisan measure to curb the Trump Administration's major military campaign in Iran:
"Today marks 95 days since the Trump Administration first dragged us into this reck more
McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (MI-02) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act. The legi more
MEMO: DCCC Polling Shows Rural America is Souring on Republicans and Democrats Have the Opportunity to Make Inroads
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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MEMO: DCCC Polling Shows Rural America is Souring on Republicans and Democrats Have the Opportunity to Make Inroads
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DCCC MEMORANDUM
To: Interested Parties
From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Date: June 3, 2026
Subject: DCCC Polling Shows Rural America is Souring on Republicans and Democrats Have the Opportunity to Make Inroads
New DCCC polling shows tha more
NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Continues to Insult Ohioans Getting Crushed by High Gas Prices
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Continues to Insult Ohioans Getting Crushed by High Gas Prices
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Husted has voted eight times to back expensive and unnecessary Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In new interviews last week, Jon Husted continues to insult concerned Ohioans who are getting crushed by high gas prices caused by the war in Iran he has voted eight times to support.
* Husted promised that higher prices would more
Ranking Member McCollum Commends House Passage of Resolution Directing Removal of U.S. Forces from Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member McCollum Commends House Passage of Resolution Directing Removal of U.S. Forces from Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday evening following House passage of H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with I more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote in favor of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would require President Trump to seek congressional approval for any further action in Iran.
"Americans do not want another forever war, but that is the path that Pr more
REP. HOYLE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS FORCE SUCCESSFUL VOTE ON "WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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REP. HOYLE AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS FORCE SUCCESSFUL VOTE ON "WAR POWERS RESOLUTION"
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Hoyle and House Democrats, joined by some of their Republican colleagues voted to pass the "War Powers Resolution" on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in a rebuke to the Administration over its unconstitutional, illegal, and immoral war with Iran.
"This war is unconstitutional, immoral, and a costl more
Rep. Mullin Votes to End Trump's War With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin Votes to End Trump's War With Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement on the successful War Powers Resolution vote on June 3, 2026:
"FINALLY. Today, House Democrats successfully pushed through our effort to stop Trump's reckless and unpopular war with Iran - despite Republicans and Speaker Johnson who repeatedly tried to avoid this critical more
Representative Tran Votes to Uphold Constitutional War Powers Over Military Action in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Votes to Uphold Constitutional War Powers Over Military Action in Iran
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following the passage of H.Con.Res 86, a War Powers Resolution to block further military action in Iran without Congressional authorization, by the House of Representatives in a vote of 215-208. Representative Tran voted in favor of t more
Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration's New Tariff Threat
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration's New Tariff Threat
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's latest proposal to impose tariffs of at least 10% on many of the nation's top tr more
The Case Against Aaron Flint
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Aaron Flint
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"Aaron Flint has proven his allegiance to a corrupt political system and an extreme, cost-spiking agenda that stiffs working people. It's time to send some real working-class representation to Washington, and that's what Western Montana will be getting with Sam Forstag. A smokejumper and union leader, Sam knows firsthand how high costs are making housi more
The Case Against Jim Desmond
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Jim Desmond
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"Marni von Wilpert is a proven fighter for San Diego and the Inland Empire. From strengthening workers' rights to prosecuting price-gouging corporations and opioid manufacturers, she has taken on tough fights and won for working people again and again. Marni is exactly the kind of battle-tested leader Democrats need to take on Jim Desmond, who has dism more
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
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The June 2026 UCLA Anderson Forecast for the U.S. and California finds the economy confronting another inflationary shock, this time driven by the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. After tariff-driven inflation appeared to peak and the labor market began to stabilize, rising energy pric more
Warnock Bashes Bessent on Higher Prices in Senate Finance Hearing: 'You Should Talk to the People in Georgia'
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Bashes Bessent on Higher Prices in Senate Finance Hearing: 'You Should Talk to the People in Georgia'
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Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump administration's continued indifference to the economic concerns of ordinary Americans
A recent survey by Fox News states that more than 70 percent of Americans feel that the economy is more
Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act
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American shipbuilding industry dealing with "a tremendous amount of uncertainty"; Trump admin issued a temporary waiver of the Jones Act under the guise of lowering gas prices; reporting shows the move has had very little impact on increasing gas prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerc more
GAO Director Hinchman Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by David Hinchman, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss more
ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Joins Secretary Rubio on Advancing America First Foreign Policy and Strengthening Export Controls
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Joins Secretary Rubio on Advancing America First Foreign Policy and Strengthening Export Controls
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) discussed the State Department's efforts to advance President Trump's America First foreign policy agenda and strengthen U.S. national security during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary of State Marc more
Murphy to Rubio: How Are You Going to Reopen the Strait, Bring Down Food and Gas Prices for Americans?
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy to Rubio: How Are You Going to Reopen the Strait, Bring Down Food and Gas Prices for Americans?
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WASHINGTON \- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday questioned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. As families face a fourth month of rising prices for gas and basic goods due to the Iran war, Murphy demanded Rubio provid more
Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Next Steps for Venezuela, Cuba with Sec. Marco Rubio at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Next Steps for Venezuela, Cuba with Sec. Marco Rubio at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's annual budget request, Senator Rick Scott asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the administration's plans regarding the indictments of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's more
The Case Against Mariannette Miller-Meeks
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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"Mariannette Miller-Meeks doesn't represent the people of Iowa, she represents the Washington special interests who cut her campaign checks. At every opportunity, she sides with them over Iowans: falling in line to rubber stamp policies that are raising costs on Iowans while enriching the drug and insurance companies with billions in speci more
The Case Against Tom Kean Jr.
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Tom Kean Jr.
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"Self-serving career politician Tom Kean Jr. has completely betrayed New Jersey by putting himself, Donald Trump, and his D.C. party bosses ahead of his own community. Kean Jr. promised one thing on the campaign trail to get elected, but has instead come to embody the very same Washington corruption that he once swore he'd fight against. New Jersey de more
The Case Against Zach Nunn
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Zach Nunn
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"Whether it's as an ally to Kim Reynolds, or a 'yes-man' to his Washington bosses, Zach Nunn has 'gone Washington' - trading on special interest cash and political favors to further his political career at the expense of Iowa families. Nunn claimed it was a 'myth' his Medicaid cuts would close down rural health care clinics - and now Iowans are dealing w more
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Oil shock replaces tariffs as leading risk to U.S. economy
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The June 2026 UCLA Anderson Forecast for the U.S. and California finds the economy confronting another inflationary shock, this time driven by the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. After tariff-driven inflation appeared to peak and the labor market began to stabilize, rising energy pric more
Yemen Accountability Project at CWRU Issues White Paper on Yemen Piracy
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Yemen Accountability Project at CWRU issues white paper on Yemen piracy
The Yemen Accountability Project (YAP) is proud to announce the publication of its seventh white paper, "Piracy and the Yemen Civil War." Piracy is a crime of such gravity that it has been recognized as jus cogens--a peremptory norm of customary international law subject to universal jurisdiction, with states holding both more
Americans for Tax Reform: WSJ's Kim Strassel Notes Foolishness of Proposed Federal Car Tax
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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WSJ's Kim Strassel Notes Foolishness of Proposed Federal Car Tax
In her Potomac Watch column this week, the Wall Street Journal's Kimberley A. Strassel notes the policy and political foolishness of the proposed federal car tax in the House transportation bill. The provision attempts to force state governments to collect a federal tax.
Strassel writes:
Campaign slogans can be catchy, clumsy or clever. Few a more
