AstraZeneca: Camizestrant Combo Significantly Delays Progression in Advanced Breast Cancer Trial
WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 3 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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Camizestrant combination delayed time to first progression by 55% and to second progression by 37% in patients with advanced HR-positive breast cancer with an emergent ESR1 tumor mutation in SERENA-6 trial
Switching to camizestrant led to a 99% median reduction in total ctDNA vs. a 64% increase for patients who remained on standard of care
51% of patients receiving the camizestr more
BSA Welcomes EO's Structure and Transparency for Frontier AI Security
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes EO's Structure and Transparency for Frontier AI Security
Business Software Alliance (BSA) CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement responding to a new White House Executive Order on frontier AI security models:
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes President Trump's executive order on AI and cybersecurity. As increasingly capable frontier AI security mod more
Chairmen Jordan, McClintock, and Issa Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies From California Officials
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Chairmen Jordan, McClintock, and Issa Demand Information on Sanctuary Policies from California Officials
Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Int more
Cultural Organizations Press Congressional Decisionmakers to Fund Library, Museum Services as Appropriators Determine FY 2027 Federal Spending
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Urban Libraries Council, a public library systems, posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Cultural Organizations Press Congressional Decisionmakers to Fund Library, Museum Services as Appropriators Determine FY 2027 Federal Spending
Nine cultural organizations, including ULC, called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Turbo-Charging Battery Research With AI Ambitious Vision
ARGONNE, Illinois, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Turbo-charging battery research with AI: An ambitious vision
Tapping the enormous potential of large language models
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Argonne researchers outline a comprehensive technical roadmap for the use of large language models in battery research.
Scientists envision batteries will play a central role in improving the security and cost-effectiveness of America's e more
END CITIZENS UNITED AND STAND UP AMERICA LAUNCH "KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR" IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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END CITIZENS UNITED AND STAND UP AMERICA LAUNCH "KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR" IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES
Sen. Mark Kelly to headline Tempe kickoff
Sen. Booker and other national leaders to join upcoming stops
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Experian Brings Trusted Agentic AI to Financial Services With the Launch of Agent Operating System
COSTA MESA, California, June 3 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Experian brings trusted agentic AI to financial services with the launch of Agent Operating System(TM)
- A new core capability within Experian's Ascend Platform, designed to help financial services organisations safely scale agentic AI across the lending lifecycle
- Brings together Experian, client and partner AI agents within a trusted operating layer for dat more
FFRF's 'Secular Spotlight' Explores the Weird World of AI-Generated Religion
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF's 'Secular Spotlight' explores the weird world of AI-generated religion
The latest episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's "Secular Spotlight" dives into the rapidly expanding world of AI-generated religious content.
FFRF Legal Counsel Chris Line and IT Director Scott Knickelbine welcome Taylor Leigh, known on YouTube as "The Antibot," to discuss how -- from AI Jesus cha more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Going to Bat for Burma - Thailand's Regional Strategy
DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by political theorist Jake Scott:
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Going to Bat for Burma
Thailand's regional strategy.
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What connects Thailand's surprisingly strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, and its simultaneous diplomatic push to reintegrate Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)? On the surface, not much: one is an economic story centered on GDP figures, exports, and more
Halliburton Delivers End-To-End Digital Execution at 2026 Technology Showcase
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Halliburton delivers end-to-end digital execution at 2026 Technology Showcase
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 execution more
Littelfuse NANO2 SMD 708 Series Fuse Enables High-Current 48 VDC AI Data Center Protection
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Littelfuse NANO2(R) SMD 708 Series Fuse Enables High-Current 48 VDC AI Data Center Protection
Industry-first 14 kA interrupting rating at 80 VDC in a compact surface-mount package
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ROSEMONT, Ill -- Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy, today a more
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Leads $33 Million Growth Financing For Subtle Medical
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Leads $33 Million Growth Financing For Subtle Medical
Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced today that funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital have led a $33 million growth financing for Subtle Medical (the Company), a medical imaging software company using artificial intelligence to improve imaging wor more
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on June 2, 2026:
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PROMOTING ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION AND SECURITY
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose. The United States continues to lead the world in Artificial Intelligence (AI) because of the enormous talent and innovation of our AI industry, and because we refuse to stifle this more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 'Compute Tax' is the Wrong Answer for the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Work
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Director of Technology Policy Max Gulker:
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A 'compute tax' is the wrong answer for the future of artificial intelligence and work
Taxing the computing power behind artificial intelligence could slow innovation, reduce productivity gains, and weaken American competitiveness.
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is opening a world of possibilities through innovation and gains more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to NVIDIA Corp.
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to NVIDIA Corp.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 1, 2026
Tim Teter
Executive Vice President
General Counsel and Secretary
NVIDIA Corporation
2788 San Tomas Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Brooke Seawell
Member, Board of Directors
Chair of the Audit Committee
NVIDIA Corporation
2788 San Tomas E more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Accelerating the Agentic Enterprise - Splunk Platform Innovations at Cisco Live Las Vegas 2026
SAN JOSE, California, June 3 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by Joakim Lialias, senior director and head of product marketing:
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Accelerating the Agentic Enterprise: New Splunk Platform Innovations at Cisco Live Las Vegas 2026
Key takeaways
1. Splunk is launching AI-powered data management and expanded Federated Search to break down data silos, helping teams query and act on data faster regardless of where it lives.
2. A new Machine Data Lak more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Splunk Observability at Cisco Live - Agentic Observability for the AI Era
SAN JOSE, California, June 3 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by Cale Hilts, senior product and solutions marketing manager:
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Splunk Observability at Cisco Live: Agentic Observability for the AI Era
Key takeaways
1. Splunk is enhancing incident resolution speed by introducing powerful AI-driven tools, including AI SRE and AI Canvas, to streamline how teams detect and investigate complex issues.
2. The platform is now extending its observabil more
UCLA Researchers Awarded $3.2 Million NIH Grant to Develop AI Tool for More Personalized Liver Cancer Treatment
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers awarded $3.2 million NIH grant to develop AI tool for more personalized liver cancer treatment
Dr. Jason Chiang and Dr. Kyung Sung of the Department of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received a $3.2 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Inst more
White House Fact Sheet: Promoting American AI Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 2, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Promotes Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
PROMOTING AMERICAN AI INNOVATION AND SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to advance American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI innovation.
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26North Completes Acquisition of AI-Powered Intermedia Intelligent Communications
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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26North Completes Acquisition of AI-Powered Intermedia Intelligent Communications
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Intermedia Intelligent Communications has announced the closing of its previously disclosed acquisition by 26North Partners LP from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners.
"Intermedia has built a highly attractive, fast-growing business around a model that aligns closely with both p more
AASA and ThoughtExchange Announce Partnership to Harness Strategic Insight and Support School System Leaders Nationwide
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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AASA and ThoughtExchange Announce Partnership to Harness Strategic Insight and Support School System Leaders Nationwide
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Contact:
Lara Wade
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
lwade@aasa.org
New collaboration will help AASA turn the collective insights of thousands of superintendents and the school districts they serve into more
ABA Statement on Executive Order Promoting Advanced AI Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Statement on Executive Order Promoting Advanced AI Innovation and Security
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"We welcome today's executive order as a constructive step toward strengthening the nation's approach to managing the cybersecurity risks and opportunities associated with advanced artificial intelligence. Establishing a voluntary framework for government and industry collaboration, impr more
AFA Awards Excellence in Texas Students, Educators, and Community Partners
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Awards Excellence in Texas Students, Educators, and Community Partners
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Northeast Texas Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) held its "Recognize & Inspire" event on April 25 to recognize their essay contest scholarship recipients, three Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets of the Year, and their teacher of the year, as well as present to community members programs they spo more
AI and Security Enhancements to a Secure, Compliant Electronic Trading Platform Using the Open Outcry Methodology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- An inventor from New York, New York, Raymond Michael Melkomian has been awarded a patent (No. US 12646116 B1, initially filed May 13, 2024) for "AI and security enhancements to a secure, compliant electronic trading platform using the open outcry methodology." more
AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response to Trump's Latest AI Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response to Trump's Latest AI Executive Order
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order asking artificial intelligence companies to provide the federal government with early access to models on a voluntary basis:
"The risks posed by frontier more
AI education for kids
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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AI education for kids
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A new course in Penn's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) titled AI for Children and Youth Learning and Creating in K-12 Education reviews how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) approaches have been adopted for children, youth, and families.
Taught by Lori and Michael Milken President's Distinguished Professor Yasmin B. Kafai and Penn AI Fel more
AI-based Email Generator
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- 6SENSE INSIGHTS, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645891 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2023) developed by six inventors Gabriel Lim Yong Han, Singapore, Singapore; Ethan Le Duc Toan, Singapore, Singapore; Nguyen Thanh Thu, Singapore, Singapore; Lim Ken Jyi, Singapore, Singapore; Amir bin Abu Hasan, Singapore, Singapore; and Max Lorenz, Singapore, Singapore, for "AI-based email generator." more
Akamai Brings Security Inside AI Factories with NVIDIA
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 2 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, issued the following news release:
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Akamai Brings Security Inside AI Factories with NVIDIA
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Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) is collaborating with NVIDIA to bring an advanced security architecture into AI factories -the foundation of the agentic era.
The two companies today announced an expansion of their security collaboration to bring Akamai Guardicore Se more
American Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK Present Third Annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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American Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK Present Third Annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference
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ATLANTA, June 2, 2026 -The American Cancer Society (ACS), in partnership with Cancer Research UK (CRUK), is hosting the 3rd annual Cancer Prevention Research Conference from June 3-5, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
This premier international summit serves as a collaborative more
American Society of Addiction Medicine Posts Commentary: Using Human-in-the-Loop AI to Understand Stigma During the Deployment of Addiction Evidence-Based Practices in the HEALing Communities Study
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following commentary by nine professors, data scientists and research administrators.
The authors are Nabila El-Bassel, James David, Eric Aragundi, Tim Hunt, Louisa Gilbert, Dawn Goddard-Eckrich, Elwin Wu, Dan Feaster and Tian Zheng.
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Guest Editorial - Using Human-in-the-Loop AI to Understand Stigma During the Deployment of Addiction Evidence-Based Practices in the HEALing Communi more
Andrew Pilny: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 2 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Andrew Pilny: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky's 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Andrew Pilny, Ph.D., the Douglas A. and Carole A. more
Anomaly Detection Using Root Cause Analysis in a Probabilistic Multi-Component Calibrated Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- GEMINUS.AI, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645206 B2, initially filed Feb. 22, 2023) developed by four inventors Racheet Matai, Santa Clara, California; Alex A. Gorodetsky, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Karthikeyan Duraisamy, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Nicholas C. Crabb, Sunnyvale, California, for "Anomaly detection using root cause analysis in a probabilistic multi-component calibrated model." more
Apple reveals winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards
CUPERTINO, California, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple reveals winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards
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Today, Apple announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, honoring 12 outstanding apps and games. This year's winners include development teams from around the world whose work demonstrates innovation, artistry, and technical achievement in app an more
Application Performance Automation System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- CAST AI GROUP INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645563 B1, initially filed May 7, 2025) developed by Leonid Kuperman, North York, Canada, for "Application performance automation system." more
Approval and Controlled Distribution of AI-generated Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- MUSIC IP HOLDINGS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645766 B1, initially filed Jan. 22, 2026) developed by four inventors Christopher Horton, Santa Monica, California; Jeremy Uzan, Santa Monica, California; Sion Elliott, Santa Monica, California; and Daniel A. Drolet, Charleston, South Carolina, for "Approval and controlled distribution of AI-generated content." more
Aquatic Biomass Estimation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- TIDALX AI INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646315 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2023) developed by three inventors Yangli Hector Yee, San Francisco, California; Terry Allan Smith, Saratoga, California; and Bianca Bahman, San Francisco, California, for "Aquatic biomass estimation." more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Inputs Using User Interfaces (UIs)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ZSCALER, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645714 B2, initially filed Oct. 15, 2024) developed by six inventors Prasannakumar Jobigenahally Malleshaiah, San Jose, California; Valentin Khechinashvili, Alamo, California; Francisco Javier Rodriguez Gonzalez, San Francisco, California; Shriyash Shete, Bloomington, Indiana; Akshay Yelmar, San Jose, California; and Hanchen Xiong, London, United Kingdom, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) ag more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Generation of Ambisonic Soundfield
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643045 B2, initially filed Feb. 3, 2023) developed by three inventors Victoria Dorn, Hayward, California; Brandon Sangston, Foster City, California; and Anders Lykkehoy, Foster City, California, for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-based generation of ambisonic soundfield." more
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Oral Examination
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- CURIOXR, INC., Gainesville, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646417 B1, initially filed Aug. 5, 2025) developed by Ethan Fieldman, Gainesville, Florida, for "Artificial intelligence assisted oral examination." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Configuration of Computing Infrastructure on Cloud Platforms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- PULUMI CORPORATION, Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645464 B2, initially filed April 12, 2024) developed by five inventors Lucas James Hoban, Seattle, Washington; Aaron Michael Friel, Oakland, California; John Joseph Duffy, Greenbank, Washington; Christian David Nunciato, Bothell, Washington; and Zachary Chase, Seattle, Washington, for "Artificial intelligence based configuration of computing infrastructure on cloud platforms." more
Artificial Intelligence Custom Fields
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- DOCUSIGN, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645725 B1, initially filed Aug. 28, 2024) developed by four inventors Maria Sumner, Seattle, Washington; Marina Shah, Seattle, Washington; Emad Elwany, Bellevue, Washington; and Genevieve Peaslee, Seattle, Washington, for "Artificial intelligence custom fields." more
Artificial Intelligence Generated Correlators for Building Digital Twin
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645707 B2, initially filed April 25, 2024) developed by Trent M. Swanson, Wellington, Florida, and Miguel Galvez, Westford, Massachusetts, for "Artificial intelligence generated correlators for building digital twin." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Epigenetics
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646589 B2, initially filed Sept. 18, 2020) developed by Sofia Kyriazopoulou Panagiotopou, Redwood City, California, and Kai-How Farh, San Mateo, California, for "Artificial intelligence-based epigenetics." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Platform to Optimize Skill Training and Performance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646418 B2, initially filed Jan. 14, 2021) developed by four inventors Scott M. Pappada, Toledo, Ohio; Brent D. Cameron, Toledo, Ohio; Mohammad Hamza Owais, Toledo, Ohio; and Mahmoud Eladawi, Toledo, Ohio, for "Artificial intelligence-based platform to optimize skill training and performance." more
Artificial-Intelligence-Based Detection of Invisible Anatomical Structures in 2D X-Ray Images
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- METAMORPHOSIS GMBH, , Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646203 B2, initially filed Dec. 17, 2021) developed by Arno Blau, Staufen, Germany, and Artur Lamm, Staufen, Germany, for "Artificial-intelligence-based detection of invisible anatomical structures in 2D x-ray images." more
Automatic Labeling and Event Detection for Video Analytics Using Hybrid AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646319 B2, initially filed Sept. 8, 2023) developed by nine inventors Hugo Latapie, Long Beach, California; Enzo Fenoglio, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France; Viktoriya V. Tsukanova, San Francisco, California; Ramana Rao V. R. Kompella, Foster City, California; Joost Bottenbley, Alexandria, Virginia; Chiara Troiani, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland; Ali Payani, Santa Clara, California; Jo more
Automatic Synchronization for an Offline Virtual Assistant
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646509 B2, initially filed June 24, 2024) developed by Karl Stahl, Menlo Park, California, for "Automatic synchronization for an offline virtual assistant." more
Autowrap Robotics: AI Platform for Automated Vehicle Surface Treatment Using Humanoid Robots
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- An inventor from West Palm Beach, Florida, Raoul Shah has been awarded a patent (No. US 12643243 B1, initially filed July 6, 2025) for "Autowrap robotics: AI platform for automated vehicle surface treatment using humanoid robots." more
Breach Prediction via Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) With Multi-Dimensional Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ZSCALER, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647458 B2, initially filed July 25, 2023) developed by three inventors Deepen Desai, San Ramon, California; Dianhuan Lin, Sunnyvale, California; and Rex Shang, Los Altos, California, for "Breach prediction via generative artificial intelligence (AI) with multi-dimensional machine learning models." more
CBA Welcomes Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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CBA Welcomes Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) President and CEO Lindsey Johnson today released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security :
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Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements
DAVIS, California, June 2 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements
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The faculty members selected to speak at the baccalaureate commencements this June have made important contributions to undergraduate teaching and learning over a total of about 120 years on campus. Collectively, their recognitions include everything from on-campus honors to a U.S. presidential award.
In chronological order of the cer more
Center for Health Data Science Launches DataHub to Advance AI-Driven and Convergent Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Center for Health Data Science Launches DataHub to Advance AI-Driven and Convergent Research
The new initiative, led by Debbie Cheng, targets the growing scale and complexity of health data, removing systemic barriers to data discovery and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
This story originally published on the Center for Health Data Science's website.
The health sector is gener more
Cisco Unveils Agentic Platform for Critical IT Infrastructure
SAN JOSE, California, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Unveils Agentic Platform for Critical IT Infrastructure
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News summary:
* Cisco Cloud Control is a unified platform built for humans and AI agents to run critical IT infrastructure together. It brings Cisco platforms together and advances Cisco's AgenticOps vision, allowing customers to build their own apps and agents in natural language, and extending to third-party too more
Clark launches world's first, industry-approved professional geospatial leadership doctorate
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 2 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark launches world's first, industry-approved professional geospatial leadership doctorate
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Clark University, through its School of Climate, Environment, and Society and School of Business, is launching the world's first professional doctorate in the rapidly expanding field of geospatial technology, which is critically important in a range of industries central to the future of society. The new program i more
Clearing Method and System Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION, San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645646 B2, initially filed Sept. 13, 2024) developed by four inventors Michael Mori, San Mateo, California; Gourab Basu, Half Moon Bay, California; Austin Jones, Oakland, California; and Catherine Jing, San Mateo, California, for "Clearing method and system using artificial intelligence." more
ClearSay AI project aims to aid people with disabilities, vocal irregularities
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 2 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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ClearSay AI project aims to aid people with disabilities, vocal irregularities
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Since the 1970s, mechanical engineering students at The University of Tulsa have focused their talents on projects that address the special needs of people with physical and developmental disabilities. Today, the program is known as the Make a Difference Engineering (MADE at TU) initiative, and it's one of the most popular studen more
Computex 2026: An Intelligent World Built on Silicon
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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Computex 2026: An Intelligent World Built on Silicon
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This week at Computex, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan took to the keynote stage to showcase the innovations that Intel has shared with the world over the past five-plus decades.
Lip-Bu noted the immense contributions x86 has brought the w more
Comscore's Q1 2026 AI Intelligence Report Shows Scale of Claude's Breakout Growth as AI Continues to Influence Search, Discovery and Consumer Decisions
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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Comscore's Q1 2026 AI Intelligence Report Shows Scale of Claude's Breakout Growth as AI Continues to Influence Search, Discovery and Consumer Decisions
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New report shows ChatGPT retains category leadership, Claude emerges as a fast-rising challenger, and women over-index on mobile AI assistant usage
RESTON, Va., more
Content Filtering in Media Playing Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647650 B2, initially filed Sept. 3, 2024) developed by Thor S. Khov, Santa Clara, California, and Terry Kong, Sunnyvale, California, for "Content filtering in media playing devices." more
Cotality joins Snowflake initiative to define standards for agentic AI financial services through the Open Semantic Interchange
IRVINE, California, June 2 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality joins Snowflake initiative to define standards for agentic AI financial services through the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI)
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IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2026 - Cotality(tm), a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced at Snowflake's annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 26, that it is a founding me more
David Miliband's address at the launch of John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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David Miliband's address at the launch of John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health
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June 2, 2026 - IRC CEO and President, David Miliband, speaks at the launch of John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health-Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict and Forced Displacement:
This report could not be more timely. As we meet, people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo an more
DCMA announces Senior Exec assignment
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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DCMA announces Senior Exec assignment
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FORT LEE, Va. - The Defense Contract Management Agency today announced a Senior Executive Service assignment.
David Catanoso will be executive director of the DCMA Information Technology Directorate and the agency's chief information officer effective June 14. Catanoso has more than 30 years of experience across the IT spectrum, as well as extensive experienc more
Decentralized Platform for Artificial Intelligence Data Provenance and Commodification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647289 B2, initially filed Feb. 22, 2023) developed by John Collomosse, Surrey, United Kingdom, and Andrew S. Parsons, Brooklyn, New York, for "Decentralized platform for artificial intelligence data provenance and commodification." more
Determining Actions Associated With Communications in a Multi-Channel Artificial Intelligence Architecture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647381 B1, initially filed Jan. 29, 2024) developed by five inventors Anuj Kamra, Bellevue, Washington; Morris Ofori-Mensah, Lynnwood, Washington; Christopher Geiger Parker, Kihei, Hawaii; Nivetha J, Coimbatore, India; and Mugunthan Govindaraju, Chennai, India, for "Determining actions associated with communications in a multi-channel artificial intelligence architecture." more
Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17
ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17
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Cornell University will host a conference bringing together the sharpest minds across economics and artificial intelligence on June 16 and 17.
The 2026 Econometric Society Interdisciplinary Frontier: Economics and AI+Machine Learning Meeting (ESIF-AIML) will feature six keynote talks, a panel discussion, and 182 paper presentations in Statler Hall. The confer more
Elementary Students Backed by UT's AI Tennessee Advance to National Competition
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Elementary Students Backed by UT's AI Tennessee Advance to National Competition
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With support from the AI Tennessee initiative -founded and led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville -a team of elementary students from Alcoa Intermediate School in Alcoa, Tennessee, will represent the state next week in Washington, D.C. Their success brings a classroom-driven vision for artificial intelligence in more
Finding purpose in questions that matter
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Finding purpose in questions that matter
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Long before he stepped into a classroom as a professor, Abu Amin saw what that life could look like. Growing up in Bangladesh, higher education wasn't abstract -it was part of daily life.
"Two uncles and an aunt were Business faculty at the University of Dhaka -the premier university in the country," he said. "In Bangladesh, being a professor carries r more
Flash Token Using XR-avatar Extracted Synthetic AI Metadata
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645773 B2, initially filed Feb. 21, 2024) developed by four inventors Yugandhar Jaini, Hyderabad, India; Pushkar Taneja, Hyderabad, India; Durga Prasad Kutthumolu, Hyderabad, India; and Subburathinam Krishnan, Chennai, India, for "Flash token using XR-avatar extracted synthetic AI metadata." more
Forum Supports Early Career Professors
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 2 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Forum Supports Early Career Professors
The Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum was held at Yale Law School on May 21 and 22, 2026. The initiative was started by Stanford and Yale, and the first forum was held in 2000 to "provide a serious experience in how scholarly inquiry is conducted and to increase the sense of community among legal scholars," according to a press release written at the time.
Prof more
Generative AI Platform Integration With Video Conferencing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- MITEL NETWORKS CORPORATION, Kanata, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647469 B2, initially filed Aug. 23, 2023) developed by Jonathan Braganza, Ottawa, Canada, for "Generative AI platform integration with video conferencing." more
Gillibrand Introduces Groundbreaking New Bill To Regulate The Pentagon's Use Of Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Introduces Groundbreaking New Bill To Regulate The Pentagon's Use Of Artificial Intelligence
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Bill Would Prohibit the Use of AI to Target or Launch Nuclear Weapons, Conduct Mass Domestic Surveillance, or Develop Offensive Fully Autonomous Weapons
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, int more
Hanging Waist Fan
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- An inventor from Shenzhen, China, Ai Li has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1128870 S1, initially filed May 15, 2025) for "Hanging waist fan." more
IBM Commits More Than $10 Billion to Quantum Computing, Funding Its Roadmap from Today's Leading Systems to the World's First Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
ARMONK, New York, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Commits More Than $10 Billion to Quantum Computing, Funding Its Roadmap from Today's Leading Systems to the World's First Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
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ARMONK, N.Y., June 2, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years. The investment will span research and development, capital expenditure, manufactur more
ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today's executive order on promoting advanced artificial intelligence innovation and security.
"ICBA and the nation's community bankers thank the administration more
Independent Women Applauds President Trump's Executive Order to Advance Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Independent Women Applauds President Trump's Executive Order to Advance Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's Executive Order, "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security."
Carrie Sheffield, director of the Center for AI more
Integrated Machining Device for Grinding and Polishing Diamond and Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- HUAQIAO UNIVERSITY, Quangzhou City, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643191 B2, initially filed June 30, 2023) developed by five inventors Jing Lu, Xiamen City, China; Hailang Wen, Xiamen City, China; Qiufa Luo, Xiamen City, China; Chen Li, Xiamen City, China; and Tengfeng Ai, Xiamen City, China, for "Integrated machining device for grinding and polishing diamond and method thereof." more
Integrated Workspace That Incorporates Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Prompts Functionality
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- NOTION LABS, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645472 B2, initially filed Jan. 9, 2024) developed by three inventors He Lu, San Francisco, California; Jordan Scales, San Francisco, California; and Atul Varma, San Francisco, California, for "Integrated workspace that incorporates generative artificial intelligence (AI) and prompts functionality." more
Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine
ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine
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Dr. Jessica McArt, DVM '07, Ph.D. '13, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), effective July 15. Her appointment was approved May 20 by the Cornell Board of Trustees' Executive Committee and ratified June 2 by the State University of New York's Board of Trustees.
McArt, professor of ambulatory and producti more
LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT"
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined CNBC's Emily Wilkins for a fireside interview at the CNBC CEO Summit, where he discussed the Democratic priorities of lowering the high cost of living, combating corruption in Congress and the Trump administration, prote more
LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT"
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT"
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Leader Jeffries on priorities for House Democrats: "We have made clear from the very beginning as House Democrats that we needed to do two things at the same period of time. One, push back against the extremism, which very early on in the Trump administration, it was clear, Republicans and the admin more
Lifting Control Apparatuses and Cleaners Including the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- TCL ZHONGHUAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Tianjin, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643132 B2, initially filed July 31, 2023) developed by ten inventors Lihui Jin, Tianjin, China; Hua Yang, Tianjin, China; Zhigao Ren, Tianjin, China; Xiaoguang Zhao, Tianjin, China; Hao Guo, Tianjin, China; Chuanling Ai, Tianjin, China; Dawei Wang, Tianjin, China; Zhijun Wu, Tianjin, China; Hongxia Cen, Tianjin, China; and Chen Wei, Tianjin, China, for "Liftin more
Machine Learning Framework to Detect and Monitor Compliance Matters
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ECHOTWIN AI, INC., Boca Raton, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646344 B1, initially filed Aug. 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Christopher Carson, Boca Raton, Florida; Sergey Sukov, Livermore, California; and Bo Shen, Fremont, California, for "Machine learning framework to detect and monitor compliance matters." more
Mayo Clinic and Microsoft collaborate to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic and Microsoft collaborate to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare
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Collaboration aims to expand access to Mayo Clinic's trusted healthcare expertise and improve patient and clinician experiences
ROCHESTER, Minn., and REDMOND, Wash. - Mayo Clinic and Microsoft today announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy a frontier AI model designed specifica more
MEMS Tensioning Structure Comprising a Zig-Zag or Sine-Wave Pattern and Method of Manufacture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- CALIENT.AI INC., Goleta, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645066 B2, initially filed Sept. 16, 2023) developed by Andrew Hocking, Ithaca, New York, for "MEMS tensioning structure comprising a zig-zag or sine-wave pattern and method of manufacture." more
Method and System for AI-based Wedding Planning Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- WEDWIZ.AI, Corona, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645722 B2, initially filed Sept. 18, 2024) developed by Mark Brostoff, Corona, California, for "Method and system for AI-based wedding planning platform." more
Method and System for Detecting Prompt Injection Attacks on AI-based Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- RADWARE, LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647455 B1, initially filed July 30, 2025) developed by three inventors Gabi Nakibly, Tel Aviv, Israel; David Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Zvika Babo, Yehud, Israel, for "Method and system for detecting prompt injection attacks on AI-based agents." more
Method and System for Sequencing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Jobs for Execution at AI Accelerators
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- NEUREALITY LTD., Caesarea, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645494 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) developed by Moshe Tanach, Bet Herut, Israel, and Yossi Kasus, Haifa, Israel, for "Method and system for sequencing artificial intelligence (AI) jobs for execution at AI accelerators." more
Method and System for Space Planning by Artificial Intelligence Reasoning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645847 B2, initially filed Jan. 6, 2022) developed by five inventors Rui Manuel Ramos Teixeira Da Silva, London, United Kingdom; Alberto Pozanco, Madrid, Spain; Parisa Zehtabi, London, United Kingdom; Daniele Magazzeni, London, United Kingdom; and Manuela Veloso, New York, New York, for "Method and system for space planning by artificial intelligence reasoning." more
Methods and Apparatus for Native 3GPP Support of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Operations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647327 B2, initially filed Jan. 23, 2023) developed by four inventors Morteza Kheirkhah, London, United Kingdom; Ulises Olvera-Hernandez, Saint-Lazare, Canada; Guanzhou Wang, Brossard, Canada; and Zhibi Wang, Woodridge, Illinois, for "Methods and apparatus for native 3GPP support of artificial intelligence and machine learning operations." more
Methods and Systems for Configuration and Enrollment of Image Capturing Devices Using Artifical Intelligence (AI)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645469 B2, initially filed July 4, 2024) developed by Raja Kommoju, Bangalore, India, for "Methods and systems for configuration and enrollment of image capturing devices using artifical intelligence (AI)." more
Navigating the Next Era of Cybersecurity: AI Governance, Identity-Centric Security, and Digital Transformation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following Q&A on June 1, 2026, by Associate Director Rajarshi Dhar with CEO and founder Anirban Mukherji:
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Navigating the Next Era of Cybersecurity: AI Governance, Identity-centric Security, and Digital Transformation
AI adoption is accelerating across enterprises, creating new challenges around governance, privacy, ransomwar more
Needle Free Delivery System and Operation Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, Taipei, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12642503 B2, initially filed May 1, 2022) developed by three inventors Ai-Ho Liao, Taipei City, Taiwan; Chih-Hung Wang, New Taipei City, Taiwan; and Hao-Li Liu, Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Needle free delivery system and operation method thereof." more
NetChoice Expresses Concerns Over Future Presidents Distorting President Trump's New AI Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice Expresses Concerns Over Future Presidents Distorting President Trump's New AI Executive Order
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WASHINGTON-Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence and security. While we support the President's pro-innovation and growth agenda for America, N more
New AI EO Can Strengthen America's Innovation and Security Edge
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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New AI EO Can Strengthen America's Innovation and Security Edge
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman welcomed President Trump's Executive Order Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security :
" Today 's Executive Order takes impo rtant steps to strengthen the security and resilience o more
New Categories Introduced to G2 in May 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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New Categories Introduced to G2 in May 2026
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AI isn't slowing down -and neither is the software landscape built around it. This May, G2 introduced nine new categories spanning the full spectrum of where technology is making its mark: from AI agents that browse the web and coach sales reps, to tools that keep production systems alive at 3 a.m., manage EV charging across a fleet, and handle the complian more
New Executive Order Takes Constructive Approach to AI Cybersecurity Risks, Says Center for Data Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Executive Order Takes Constructive Approach to AI Cybersecurity Risks, Says Center for Data Innovation
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Following President Trump's new executive order on AI innovation and cybersecurity, the Center for Data Innovation released the following statement from Michelle Lopes Maldonado, associate director of AI policy:
Today's executive order ta more
NICE Actimize X-Sight Enterprise Cloud Solutions Selected by DNB Norway
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NICE Actimize X-Sight Enterprise Cloud Solutions Selected by DNB Norway
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This transformation program is being delivered in strategic collaboration with Infosys to address the changing fraud and regulatory risk landscape
Hoboken, N.J., June 2, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, today announced that DNB Bank ASA, Norway's largest more
NiCE to Webcast NiCE World 2026 Investor and Analyst Day
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE to Webcast NiCE World 2026 Investor and Analyst Day
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Hoboken, N.J., June 2, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) will webcast its Investor and Analyst Day on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, live from Orlando, FL. The webcast will be accessible from the Company's Investor Relations website at www.nice.com/company/investors/upcoming-event. A repla more
Non-Destructive X-Ray Imaging Detector Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Optimize System Efficiency
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- X-SCAN IMAGING CORPORATION, San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12642500 B2, initially filed June 25, 2024) developed by five inventors Randall Arthur, Campbell, California; Anthony E. Dimalanta, San Jose, California; Nguyen Phuoc Luu, Los Gatos, California; Paul R. Overmyer, Sunnyvale, California; and Chinlee Wang, Saratoga, California, for "Non-destructive x-ray imaging detector utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize system efficiency more
Optical Phase Shifter, Optical Switch and 90 Degrees Optical Hybrid
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- NTT, INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645102 B2, initially filed April 28, 2021) developed by five inventors Takashi Go, Musashino, Japan; Yuichiro Ikuma, Musashino, Japan; Kenya Suzuki, Musashino, Japan; Keita Yamaguchi, Musashino, Japan; and Ai Yanagihara, Musashino, Japan, for "Optical phase shifter, optical switch and 90 degrees optical hybrid." more
PFU America Unveils PaperStream AI to Transform Document Capture With Intelligent Automation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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PFU America Unveils PaperStream AI to Transform Document Capture With Intelligent Automation
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PFU America Inc. has announced the launch of PaperStream AI, a powerful new AI-driven extension to its flagship PaperStream Capture Pro and Pro Premium software suite. Designed for organizations managing high volumes of business-critical documents, PaperStream AI introduces int more
Power Tool Battery
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- An inventor from Shenzhen, China, Ai Ming Huang has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1128571 S1, initially filed May 18, 2025) for "Power tool battery." more
Predicting Activity-Specific Engagement Events Using Trained Artificial-Intelligence Processes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645953 B2, initially filed April 7, 2022) developed by three inventors Harry Joseph Braviner, Toronto, Canada; Maksims Volkovs, Toronto, Canada; and Tomi Johan Poutanen, Toronto, Canada, for "Predicting activity-specific engagement events using trained artificial-intelligence processes." more
Quantum Secure Communication Protocol and Device Based on Composite Multi-Layer Encoding
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- HOMATCH.AI, Milpitas, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647260 B2, initially filed Sept. 23, 2025) developed by Mingjun Wang, Saratoga, California, for "Quantum secure communication protocol and device based on composite multi-layer encoding." more
Query System Using Multiple AI Agents for Text-to-SQL and Text-to-Python
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- ZSCALER, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645672 B2, initially filed Sept. 10, 2024) developed by five inventors Gaoxiang Luo, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Zixu Zhu, San Jose, California; Kevin Pappas, Denver, Colorado; Charles Drummond-Hay, San Francisco, California; and Rahavan Raman, Toronto, Canada, for "Query system using multiple AI agents for text-to-SQL and text-to-Python." more
Real-Time Drift Detection in Time-Series Data for Automated AI Model Re-Training
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- DISTRIBUTED ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS, LTD., London, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646003 B1, initially filed Aug. 4, 2025) developed by three inventors Stylianos Kapetanakis, London, United Kingdom; Khuong An Nguyen, London, United Kingdom; and Zhiyuan Luo, London, United Kingdom, for "Real-time drift detection in time-series data for automated AI model re-training." more
Road Surface Detection and Prediction System for Vehicle Safety and Performance Enhancement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- HELM.AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643557 B1, initially filed June 12, 2025) developed by three inventors Vladislav Voroninski, Redwood City, California; Michael Anthony Viscardi, Redwood City, California; and Tobias Constantin Wessels, San Jose, California, for "Road surface detection and prediction system for vehicle safety and performance enhancement." more
RPI Featured in Project Chapel Documentary
TROY, New York, June 2 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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RPI Featured in Project Chapel Documentary
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Now streaming on PBS, Project Chapel chronicles the installation of the world's first IBM Quantum System One on a university campus at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).
The documentary follows the transformation of RPI's historic, century-old chapel -now known as the Voorhees Computing Center -into a home for cutting-edge quantum innovation and high more
Salesforce Agentforce Life Sciences Selected by Viatris as Its Global Customer Engagement Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 2 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Agentforce Life Sciences Selected by Viatris as Its Global Customer Engagement Platform
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Salesforce today announced that Viatris, a global healthcare company, selected Agentforce Life Sciences for Customer Engagement as its global customer engagement platform to connect with customers and healthcare professi more
SEC Publishes Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
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SEC Publishes Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today published a Draft Strategic Plan that focuses on returning the agency to the core mission set by Congress more than 90 years ago: protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation.
"During my tenure as Chairman, the Commission will no more
Sen. Sanders Issues Commentary to New York Times: Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on June 1, 2026, to the New York Times:
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The Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies
Artificial intelligence will almost certainly be the most transformational technology in the history of the world. It will profoundly affect the life of every man, woman and child in our country. It will bring -- and is already bringing -- unimaginable changes to our economy, our democracy, our emotional well-b more
Siemens unveils new 3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation
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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Siemens unveils new 3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation
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New 3D electrical design capabilities within Siemens' Capital to unify wiring design and physical harness routing in a single, model-based workflow
* Best-in-class Capital software develops and more
Square 9 Softworks Honors Customers With 20 Years of Simplifying Workflows
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Square 9 Softworks Honors Customers With 20 Years of Simplifying Workflows
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Twenty years ago, many organizations were still buried in slow manual paperwork that made information inaccessible. Since then, the workplace has transformed drastically and Square 9 Softworks is highlighting key contributions to this success.
This August, Square 9 Softworks is honoring the cu more
Storing Information Within a Zero-Knowledge Data Management Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- JOURNEY.AI, Denver, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12647402 B2, initially filed May 20, 2022) developed by six inventors Brett Shockley, Bonita Springs, Florida; Alexander John Shockley, Denver, Colorado; Michael Joseph Frendo, Boulder, Colorado; Shmuel Shaffer, Palo Alto, California; Kenneth Keiter, Denver, Colorado; and James M. Behmke, Boston, Massachusetts, for "Storing information within a zero-knowledge data management network." more
Strategic Systems and Future Forces: USU Concludes at 2026 MHS Conference
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 2 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Strategic Systems and Future Forces: USU Concludes at 2026 MHS Conference
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In This Article
* Healing the Front Lines: Rethinking Policy, Planning, and Systems
* Innovations in Public Health Education to Support DoW Force Generation
* Intelligent Warfare: Leveraging AI for a Smarter, Faster, and Healthier Force
* Advancing Military Women's Health: Research, Policy, and Practice
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System and Method for Context-Aware Adaptive Generation of User Interface Scenes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- PLERION AI, INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646234 B1, initially filed Oct. 14, 2025) developed by Ammar Darkazanli, Rockwall, Texas, for "System and method for context-aware adaptive generation of user interface scenes." more
System and Method for Varying Verbosity of Response in a Group Communication Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645954 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2023) developed by Lee M Proctor, Cary, Illinois, for "System and method for varying verbosity of response in a group communication using artificial intelligence." more
System, Method and Apparatus for Non-Invasive and Non-Contact Monitoring of Health Racterstics Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- Two inventors, Julian Gerald Dcruz, Kollam, India, and Pai-Chang Yeh, Zhubei, Taiwan, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12646625 B2, initially filed April 26, 2022) for "System, method and apparatus for non-invasive and non-contact monitoring of health racterstics using artificial intelligence (AI)." more
System, Method, and Computer Program Product for Retrieval-Augmented Generation-Based Product Assistant
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- MISTRAL AI, Paris, France has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645742 B1, initially filed Jan. 5, 2026) developed by three inventors Nicolas Schuhl, Paris, France; Mathis Grosmaitre, Paris, France; and Paul Devillers, Paris, France, for "System, method, and computer program product for retrieval-augmented generation-based product assistant." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence-Based ATM Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646037 B2, initially filed March 20, 2024) developed by three inventors Stephen George Mueller, San Francisco, California; Jonathan Baker, San Francisco, California; and Frank DiGangi, San Francisco, California, for "Systems and methods for artificial intelligence-based ATM service." more
Systems and Methods for Automating Sensitive Data Masking Using Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- NICE LTD., , India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645831 B2, initially filed Jan. 30, 2024) developed by three inventors Vipul Wadhawan, Bengaluru, India; Dinesh Wadhwani, Pune, India; and Avinash Patwari, Pune, India, for "Systems and methods for automating sensitive data masking using generative AI." more
Systems and Methods for Controlling Data Exposure Using Artificial-Intelligence-Based Modeling
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- GREY MARKET LABS, PBC, Falls Church, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645836 B2, initially filed Oct. 1, 2024) developed by Kristopher Paul Schroeder, Falls Church, Virginia, and Timothy Ryan Underwood, Burke, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for controlling data exposure using artificial-intelligence-based modeling." more
Techniques for Behavioral Pairing in a Task Assignment System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- AFINITI AI LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645495 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2024) developed by four inventors Ittai Kan, McLean, Virginia; Zia Chishti, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Vikash Khatri, Alexandria, Virginia; and James Edward Elmore, Washington, District of Columbia, for "Techniques for behavioral pairing in a task assignment system." more
Techniques for Generating Policy Recommendations and Insights Using Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- Six inventors Moushmi Banerjee, Cupertino, California; Tanvir Islam, Lake Stevens, Washington; Bhagyashree Prabhakar, Oakton, California; Kumar Abhinav, Toronto, Canada; Siyuan He, Victoria, Canada; and Ruixing Cai, San Francisco, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12647461 B2, initially filed Oct. 2, 2023) for "Techniques for generating policy recommendations and insights using generative AI." more
Temporally Consistent and Semantics Guided Text-Based Video Editing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model With Improved Initialization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646232 B2, initially filed Feb. 6, 2024) developed by four inventors Hyojin Park, San Diego, California; Debasmit Das, San Diego, California; Munawar Hayat, San Diego, California; and Fatih Murat Porikli, San Diego, California, for "Temporally consistent and semantics guided text-based video editing generative artificial intelligence (AI) model with improved initialization." more
The 20 Expands Footprint With Four MSP Acquisitions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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The 20 Expands Footprint With Four MSP Acquisitions
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The 20 MSP has announced it has acquired four managed service providers (MSPs), marking the latest phase in the company's aggressive growth strategy and bringing its total deal count to 48. This latest round of deals signals The 20 MSP's continued investment in expanding its national footprint, sharpening expertise an more
The AI Journal: The Supreme Court just saved AI -- without even mentioning it
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The AI Journal: The Supreme Court just saved AI -- without even mentioning it
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Last month, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that had nothing -and everything -to do with AI: the Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment decision. By siding with an internet provider in a billion-dollar music piracy case, the Court quietly built a fortress around the future of AI innovation.
The Court's deci more
The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems
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AI regulation is one of the hottest topics in politics right now, with 1,500 AI-related state laws already introduced this year. And last month, the current U.S. administration promulgated a controversial legislative framework that simultaneously tries to minimize state regulation and advance its own po more
Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects
PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects
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New research projects focus on behavioral safety, crash prevention and passive safety
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 2, 2026) - Before joining Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), Zhaonan Sun spent years studying how the human body absorbs the force of a cra more
Two CLAS faculty selected for Summer in Residence program
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 2 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Two CLAS faculty selected for Summer in Residence program
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The University of Iowa's Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) selected three faculty members as 2026 awardees of its Summer Researcher-in-Residence program, which supports impactful, social science research addressing pressing social, civic, and health- more
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Upland Software Earns 43 Badges in G2's Summer 2026 Market Reports
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Upland Software Inc. has announced it has earned 43 badges in G2's Summer 2026 market reports, reflecting the real AI impact its solutions deliver for customers. Upland Panviva and Upland RightAnswers, the company's leading AI-powered knowledge management solutions, earned numerous badges. Upland BA Ins more
USC Scientists Built a Tiny System That Thinks Like a Brain and Runs on Thin Air
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Scientists Built a Tiny System That Thinks Like a Brain and Runs on Thin Air
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The brain does not wait for instructions. It senses the world, finds patterns, and learns from them in real time, without a power cord, a processor, or a data center. Building hardware that works the same way has been one of the hardest unsolved problems in computing. Most att more
Using Artificial Intelligence Models With Intermediate Representations to Analyze Malicious Files
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- CROWDSTRIKE, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12645796 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by Andrew Southgate, Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Paul Sumedrea, Bucharest, Romania, for "Using artificial intelligence models with intermediate representations to analyze malicious files." more
Vice President Vance, Secretary of the Air Force congratulate class of 2026
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland posted the following news:
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Vice President Vance, Secretary of the Air Force congratulate class of 2026
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado - Vice President JD Vance addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 28, recognizing the graduates' readiness to lead as the nation's newest Air Force and Spa more
Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care
ROANOKE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care
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Experts from academia, clinical care, industry,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly reshaping pediatric health, from early-stage scientific discovery to real-world clinical care. more
Virtual Reality Headset and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Assistant Integration for Addressing a Language Barrier With a Customer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12646517 B2, initially filed May 9, 2024) developed by Brian Smith, Jacksonville, Florida, and Jonathan Coffey, Jacksonville, Florida, for "Virtual reality headset and artificial intelligence virtual assistant integration for addressing a language barrier with a customer." more
Who Do AI Agents Work For? New Report Warns of Potential for Exploitation
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Who Do AI Agents Work For? New Report Warns of Potential for Exploitation
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Report from Open Markets Institute Senior Fellow Sally Hubbard argues policymakers must ensure either that AI agents work on behalf of users, or that users understand when AI agents are working on behalf of a corporation.
As millions of Americans begin relying on AI agents to answer questions, gather more
Blackstone Raises its Largest Asia Private Equity Fund at $13.1 Billion
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Blackstone Raises its Largest Asia Private Equity Fund at $13.1 Billion
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Oversubscribed Fund More than Doubles Capital Raised for Predecessor Vehicle
June 2, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the final close of Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III ("BCP Asia III") at $13.1 billion, exceeding its $10 billion target and marking the firm's largest private e more
Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges
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Nine Airmen and civilians from across the 88th Air Base Wing presented digital tools designed to solve real-world challenges within their organizations during the inaugural 88th Air Base Wing Innovation Fellowship graduation May 27.
Created through the wing's Continuous Improvement and Innovation tea more
DXC Launches One of Its Most Powerful Growth Engines: DXC Engineering
ASHBURN, Virginia, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Launches One of Its Most Powerful Growth Engines: DXC Engineering
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Ashburn, Va., June 1, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced DXC Engineering, a distinct service offering and a foundational pillar of its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) business. DXC more
Exit readiness rises on the PE agenda as firms focus on early systematic preparation, alignment with management and AI strategy
LONDON, England, June 1 [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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Exit readiness rises on the PE agenda as firms focus on early systematic preparation, alignment with management and AI strategy
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on June 1, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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It is hard to realize that it is now June. The year is flying by, and we are fast upon the season of graduations and transition from grade to grade and school to school. These are joyful times and also can be stressful for many. It is important to remind one another that change is in many ways a constant and energizing part of each of our life's journeys. more
Intel Announces New AI Innovations at Computex
SANTA CLARA, California, June 1 [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 Announces New AI Innovations at Computex
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 2, 2026 - Today at Computex 2026, Intel unveiled new innovations that address customers' chip- to-systems-level AI needs with solutions tailored to address their specific industry challenges, including:
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PNNL Researchers Achieve High-Level Quality of Service
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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PNNL Researchers Achieve High-Level Quality of Service
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With the computing crunch caused by the generative AI (GenAI) boom, it's more important than ever for scientific workflows to intelligently divvy out power.
Now, a research team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has successfully tackled the difficult task of scheduling scientific workflows while guara more
Press Kit: Intel at Computex 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, June 1 [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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Press Kit: Intel at Computex 2026
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New rack-scale AI infrastructure.
A new neocloud for fully disaggregated inference.
Next-generation data center CPUs built on 18A process technology.
Numerous strategic collaborations with industry leaders.
Growing momentum for the Series 3 more
Professional Development for New Managers
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 1 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Professional Development for New Managers
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Pathway focuses on leadership foundations, communication, and practical skills for emerging leaders
University of Phoenix has launched a professional development offering, " Emerging Leaders: Building New Manager Skills, " designed for individuals who are new to leadership roles or preparing for management responsibilities. The pathway provides a struct more
Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - Recap Day 1
WASHINGTON, June 1 [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 1
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Siemens has opened Realize LIVE Americas 2026, its flagship customer event in Detroit. Realize LIVE brings together 3,000 users, partners and the broader Siemens community to share collective knowledge, best practice and insight, and provides a more
Report Highlights PNNL's AI-Driven One Health Security
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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Report Highlights PNNL's AI-Driven One Health Security
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In the wake of an infectious disease, the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment presents a complicated nexus with global impacts. A new report highlights a public workshop hosted by the National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats to address the ecological, social, and technological factors tha more
Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Index of Evolving Policy Landscape Around Health Care AI
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Index of Evolving Policy Landscape Around Health Care AI
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As hospitals and health systems rapidly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, a new study by investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai finds that the policies governing health care AI are expanding quickly but remain fragmented across regulators, governments, more
SEI Releases Fortran Coding Standard
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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SEI Releases Fortran Coding Standard
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June 1, 2026- The Fortran programming language underlies services ranging from weather prediction to supercomputing. Despite its long history and continued popularity, the language has had no rules to guide the writing of secure Fortran code. To help developers create more secure and compliant programs in Fortran, the Software more
Toy Association: AI Companion Chatbot Legislation Update
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association issued the following news:
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AI Companion Chatbot Legislation Update
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As previously reported, policymakers continue to focus on regulating AI companion chatbots, particularly when these technologies are integrated into products designed for children. Several proposals advancing in California and New York could directly impact toys that incorporate AI-powered conversational features, while a growing number of states have enacte more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Why More Cybersecurity Laws Have Not Meant Lower Cyber Losses
LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jen Sidorova:
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Why more cybersecurity laws have not meant lower cyber losses
In cybersecurity, there are no permanently secure systems, only systems that are better or worse prepared to absorb and recover from attack.
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Over the last decade, cyber incidents have become a persistent threat to a range of targets, from critical infrastructure to individual households. From ransomware more
Dozens of Civil-Rights and Civil-Liberties Groups Launch 'Solidarity Over Surveillance' to Fight Corporate and Government Spying
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release:
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Dozens of Civil-Rights and Civil-Liberties Groups Launch 'Solidarity Over Surveillance' to Fight Corporate and Government Spying
On Thursday, a broad coalition of grassroots, civil-rights and press-freedom groups launched Solidarity Over Surveillance, an organizing-and-advocacy initiative designed to engage individuals, communities and orga more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Williams Issues Remarks at Reykjavik Economic Conference
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 28 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks by President and CEO John C. Williams at the Reykjavik Economic Conference:
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Productivity Growth and the Challenge of Real-Time Policymaking
As prepared for delivery
Introduction
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I'd like to discuss one of the most fundamental challenges we face as economic policymakers: understanding structural economic change as it happens.
There are many type 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:"
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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
13 Legal Aid Organizations Urge Department of Education to Strengthen Earnings-Based Accountability for Higher Education Programs
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A coalition of 13 legal aid organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging action on the agency's proposed rules concerning earnings-based accountability for institutions receiving Title IV funding. The letter, representing the interests of low-income student loan borrowers, emphasizes three key recommendations to ensure that higher education programs truly serve students and taxpayers.
The legal aid groups stress the importa more
15 House Members Urge Stronger Oversight and Student Protections in Education Department's Proposed Higher Education Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Fifteen House members have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the department's proposed rulemaking to implement new earnings requirements under Public Law 119-21 and the related Student Tuition and Transparency System. The letter emphasizes the need for more rigorous oversight of higher education programs, particularly at for-profit institutions and for undergraduate certificate programs, to prevent students from more
23 State A.G.'s Oppose Labor's Proposed Rule Weakening Fiduciary Duties for Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A group of 23 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The coalition expressed strong concerns about the proposal's potential to undermine the fiduciary duty of prudence established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, risking harm to workers' retirement savings.
The coalition argues more
4 Advocacy Groups Urge Department of Education to Retain Key Special Education Disproportionality Indicators
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Four education and civil rights advocacy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs opposing proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. The groups expressed concern that eliminating several critical reporting indicators related to significant disproportionality would undermine federal oversight and adversely more
49 Environmental, Conservation Organizations Calls for Stricter Environmental Standards
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A coalition of 49 environmental and conservation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding potential future changes to the nationwide permits under the Clean Water Act. The letter stresses the need for the Corps to ensure that NWPs cause no more than minimal harm to rivers, streams, and wetlands, in compliance with statutory environmental protections.
The letter outlines concerns that many current NWPs allow activitie more
Academy of Salon Professionals Criticizes Over Accountability Framework in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Academy of Salon Professionals, Northridge, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to the agency's proposed regulations concerning accountability in higher education and workforce Pell programs, including the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability measures.
The Academy, representing institutions and students dependent on Title IV programs for career and workforce training, expresse more
Alaska Christian College Opposes Department of Education's Proposed Accountability Rule on Low-Earning Outcome Programs
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Alaska Christian College, Kalifornsky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education concerning the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." ACC's letter addresses the department's new regulations implementing changes to section 454 of the Higher Education Act unde more
Alliance for Career Education Challenges Department of Education's Earnings Accountability Methodology
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent.
The letter critiques the Department's rel more
American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Urges EPA to Maintain Strict Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards Amid Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Schaumburg, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed reconsideration of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants addressing ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities. Representing over 3,200 clinicians and scientists focused on occupational and environmental health, ACOEM emphasized the he more
American Council of Engineering Companies Urges DOL to Reconsider Proposed Wage Increase for H-1B Visa Workers
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Council of Engineering Companies has expressed major concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule to substantially increase prevailing wages for new H-1B visa holders and employment-based green card applicants. The group, representing over 5,500 engineering firms and more than 600,000 professionals nationwide, highlighted the potential negative impact on the engineering industry and infrastructure deve more
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Comments on DOEd's Proposed Rule on Accountability in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. This proposal involves changes to the regulations governing institutional eligibility and the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. AOPA represents over 1,500 facilities more
American School for the Deaf Highlights Concerns Over IDEA Indicator 5 Placement Metrics
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs expressing concerns about Indicator 5 of the proposed revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report for FFY 2026-2031. The letter contends that Indicator 5, which measures the percentage of students with disabilities educated in more
American Society of Association Executives Highlights Procompetitive Role of Associations in Antitrust Collaboration Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Society of Association Executives has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding the agencies' joint inquiry into guidance on business collaborations among competitors. ASAE, which serves the association and nonprofit sectors, emphasized the importance of associations as structured venues that facilitate lawful, procompetitive collaboration and improve market functioning.
ASAE p more
Arizona Private School Association Urges Careful Implementation of Department of Education's Proposed Higher Education Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Arizona Private School Association, Scottsdale, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." APSA highlights important legal, procedural, and data concerns related to the proposed regulations, which aim to implement statutory changes more
Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Urges Flexibility in DOEd Earnings Accountability Rules
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and earnings accountability metrics. Representing over 85 nonprofit accredited institutions in California, AICCU emphasized the need for balanced and accurate assessment of educational programs through these regulations.
In its letter to the Office more
California Massage Therapy Coalition Urges Revision of Education Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The California Professional Massage Therapy Coalition, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed STATS and Earnings Accountability rule. Representing leading massage businesses in California, the Coalition warns that the rule's reliance on flawed data and inappropriate metrics threatens to undermine the workforce pipeline for massage therapists, a predominantly female profession that supports more
Center for Election Confidence Endorses Election Assistance Commission's Voluntary National Standards for Election Audits
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Center for Election Confidence Inc., Arlington, Virginia, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics, integrity, and professionalism in electoral processes, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission regarding the agency's draft Voluntary National Standards for Election Audits. The CEC expressed support for the EAC's proposal, emphasizing the document's potential to enhance voter confidence and election transparency acr more
Center for Public Justice Urges Education Department to Exempt Religious Studies From Do No Harm Provision
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Center for Public Justice, a Christian civic education and policy organization focused on protecting religious freedoms, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting Title IV higher education programs. CPJ expressed concerns that the "Do No Harm" provision, which denies direct federal loans to students in programs with low-earning outcomes, unfairly penali more
Christian Education Groups Urge Department of Education to Exempt Religious Programs From Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Association of Christian Schools and the Christian Higher Education Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns over the proposed "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Pell" rule. The organizations warned that the department's earnings accountability test, commonly called "Do No Harm," threatens to harm Christian colleges by penalizing religion-based programs that typically h more
Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York Submits Comments on Department of Education Accountability Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed accountability regulations developed through the AHEAD negotiated rulemaking process. CICU represents over 100 private, nonprofit colleges and universities in New York State, serving 44 percent of the more than 1.1 million postsecondary students there.
In the letter, CICU expressed support for accountability systems more
Community College Association Urges Education Dept. to Reconsider Proposed Accountability Rules on Workforce Pell and Program Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Community College Association, Burlingame, California, representing over 11,000 active educators across California's community college system, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell. In the letter, the CCA expressed deep concerns over the Department's proposed regulations that link institutional accountability s more
Connecticut Part C Program Urges Caution on Proposed IDEA Part C State Performance Plan Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Connecticut Part C Program, Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report for federal fiscal years 2026-2031. The proposal from the Department's Office of Special Education Programs seeks changes that would impact data collection and reporting requirements starting with the 2028 state submission more
Consortium for Constituents With Disabilities Urges Department of Education to Maintain Transparency in IDEA Part C Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Education Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs expressing concerns and recommendations regarding proposed revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. CCD, an advocacy coalition representing over 10 million children and youth with disabilities and their families, more
Disability Rights New Mexico Urges to Preserve Transparency and Accountability in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Disability Rights New Mexico, Albuquerque, the federally-designated Protection and Advocacy agency for New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs within the U.S. Department of Education. The letter addresses proposed changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report indicators. DRNM analyzed the 2025-2026 complaint resolution reports from the New Mexi more
Gallaudet University Associate Professor Urge Education Department To Revise IDEA Part C Reporting To Protect Family Choice
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Tawny Holmes Hlibok, associate professor of Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging revisions to reporting requirements under the IDEA Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report.
The public comment letter requested the addition of a narrative exemption within Indicator 2, which measures services provided in natural environments, to prevent states from being penalized when families more
Heidelberg University Challenges Proposed Postsecondary Education Accountability Rule Over Earnings Metric
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education concerning the proposed postsecondary education accountability framework known as the "Do No Harm" rule. The university's Master of Arts in Counseling program, which is funded in part by federal workforce development grants, raises concerns about the proposed earnings-based metric that could penalize programs placing graduates in l more
International Institute of Cosmetology Raises Concerns Over Proposed U.S. Department of Education Accountability Rules
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The International Institute of Cosmetology, Wethersfield, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns about the department's proposed accountability framework under the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability regulations. The institution, which serves students in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, eyelash extensions, and wellness fields, warns that the proposed rules more
International Salon & Spa Academy Challenges Education's Proposed Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The International Salon and Spa Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the agency's proposed earnings accountability regulations under the Earnings Accountability Regulations. ISSA argues the proposed rule imposes an unrealistic and legally unfounded metric that unfairly evaluates cosmetology and related training programs, potentially threatening the majority of such schools nationwide.
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John Brown University Urges Education Department to Adjust Earnings Test for Religious Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- John Brown University, a private Christian university based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education concerning proposed changes to the AHEAD Earnings Test and Gainful Employment regulations. The university, founded in 1919 and serving over 2,000 students across approximately 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, requested accommodations for religious institutions in the calculatio more
Meng Law Group Opposes Department of Labor's Proposed Changes to Prevailing Wage Levels
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Meng Law Group PC, an immigration law firm based in Covina, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding changes to the prevailing wage framework. The law group argues that the proposed rule would fundamentally distort the four-level wage classification system currently used by the ETA, undermining distinctions between entry more
Mildred Elley Urges Revisions to Education Department's Earnings Accountability Rules for Allied Health Programs
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Mildred Elley, a private career college with campuses in New York City and Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns over the proposed Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework. The college emphasizes that the current earnings benchmark proposed in the rulemaking fails to accurately measure the performance of allied health certificate programs and could negatively impact both the more
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Opposes Proposed Regulatory Changes by Administration for Children and Families
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families opposing proposed rule changes. The NRCDV, which also serves as the convenor of the Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services' Training and Technical Assistance Resource Network, raised concerns that the regulatory adjustments could undermine the mission of ACF and more
Omna Institute Urges Refinements to Higher Education Accountability Framework to Better Reflect Certificate Program Outcomes
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Omna Institute, a career college in Lynchburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the proposed regulations titled Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability. The letter critiques the department's plan to hold certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs to the same earnings threshold benchmark and propos more
Pinpoint Policy Institute Supports Department of Labor Rule to Expand 401(k) Access to Alternative Assets
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Pinpoint Policy Institute, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on economic growth, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing the agency's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The proposed rule aims to implement Executive Order 14330, which seeks to democratize access to alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and lifetime income options for 401(k) investors more
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Criticizes Education's Proposed Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Raphael's School of Beauty Culture, Brunswick, Ohio, a beauty and wellness school with eight locations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the department's proposed rule changes related to Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD). The proposals, published on April 20, 2026, introduce revised standards aimed at measuring institutions' success in ensuring students obtain gainful emp more
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Recycled Rubber Coalition, a national organization representing entities involved in tire recycling and processing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at facilitating the cleanup of abandoned scrap tire piles. The proposed rule seeks to amend the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials regulations to designate scrap tires recovered from abandoned piles for use in cement kilns as categorical more
Shear Excellence Hair Academy Raises Concerns Over Department of Education's Accountability Rule Impact on Postsecondary Certificate Schools
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Shear Excellence Hair Academy, a private postsecondary cosmetology and wellness school based in Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education critiquing the department's proposed rule changes related to Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. The letter focuses on the anticipated detrimental effects these rules, particularly the Do No Harm earnings test, could have on vocational certific more
Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Council Provides Input on Federal Subsistence Program Review
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council, Anchorage, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Subsistence Board concerning the ongoing Secretarial review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The Council conveyed perspectives drawn from their direct involvement in subsistence management within their region, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining effective program operations.
The Council observed that the transition of the O more
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Opposes Removal of Reporting Requirements in IDEA Part C Performance Plan
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, Newark, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the proposed revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. The letter addresses concerns over the agency's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements associated with compliance indicators related to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with dis more
SUNY Oneonta Raises Concerns Over Department of Education's Earnings Accountability Rule Impact on Arts Programs
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed rule on the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework. The letter highlights four methodological issues within the proposed rule that SUNY Oneonta argues would produce unreliable and arbitrary results when evaluating fine and studio arts programs, potentially penalizing these programs unfairly.
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We, the Village Coalition Urges Department of Education to Adjust Earnings Accountability Rules for Early Childhood and Public Service Degrees
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- We, the Village Coalition, a group of advocates and organizations dedicated to supporting early childhood education in Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed amendment to earnings accountability regulations in higher education. The coalition expressed concern that the Department's current framework, which uses a single statewide median earnings comparison metric, may inadequately assess program quality and stud more
Tipoffs: Iran
Center for American Progress: Trump's Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush's Iraq Blunder
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Trump's Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush's Iraq Blunder
The Trump administration's disastrous war in Iran has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives while harming the American people and reshaping the Middle East in ways detrimental to U.S. interests, according to a new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-failed-war-in-iran-echoes-bushs-iraq-b more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on June 2, 2026, involving research assistant Matt Mande and former senior adviser Gregory C. Allen, both of the Wadhwani AI Center:
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What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?
The Flagship Software Platform of AI-Enabled Warfare, Explained
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During the first 24 hours of the war in Iran, the United States used Maven Smart System (MSS) to help strike more than 1,000 more
DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
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Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of more
DNC: As Prices Skyrocket, Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Ending His War With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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As Prices Skyrocket, Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Ending His War with Iran
Trump: "I don't care if they're over, honestly," about peace negotiations with Iran and "I don't worry about that, no," about rising oil prices
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Americans are struggling to get by in Donald Trump's economy as the price of gas continues to surge because of Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran, crea more
DNC: Trump Goes Into Hiding as His Approval Ratings Plummet
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Trump Goes Into Hiding as His Approval Ratings Plummet
Nearly 60% of Americans, including over 40% of Trump voters, said Trump has not done enough to protect Americans from the economic impacts of his war with Iran
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Donald Trump has gone into hiding amid historically low approval ratings. Trump has had no public events since his cabinet meeting nearly one week ago -- just a day more
Haynes Boone Energy Price Deck Survey Shows Banks Expect Oil Shock to Ease Despite Middle East Volatility
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 (TNSrep) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Energy Price Deck Survey Shows Banks Expect Oil Shock to Ease Despite Middle East Volatility
A new survey from Haynes Boone found that energy lenders significantly increased their near-term oil price forecasts following recent geopolitical instability in the Middle East, while largely maintaining long-term price expectations that suggest confidence in an eventual market normal more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers complained in a new interview about people who were "screaming and thumping their chest" over skyrocketing gas prices, continuing his streak of dismissing cost concerns. Doubling down on his support for the Iran War, Rogers also told WDIV that the financial st more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Europe Lacks a Coherent Strategy Toward China
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by senior research staffer Cecilia Malmstrom:
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Europe lacks a coherent strategy toward China
Global trade remains unstable because of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and continuing unpredictable threats from the White House. The uncertainty dominates many corporate board discussions. In the hope of creating some breathing space for Europe, the more
Ranking Member Shaheen Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the State Department Budget Request With Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the State Department Budget Request with Secretary Rubio
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing, "Review of the FY27 State Department Budget Req more
Sen. Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act
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
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During a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on our more
Sen. Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For Jan. 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today slammed the Trump Administration for its nearly $2 billion U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) more
State Dept.: Targeting Iran's Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on June 2, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Targeting Iran's Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
Today, the United States is sanctioning Iran's largest digital asset exchanges and their leadership for supporting the Iranian regime's terrorist activities and sanctions evasion efforts.
These exchanges have enabled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to more
Treasury Dept.: Economic Fury Targets Iran's Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Economic Fury Targets Iran's Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Nobitex, Iran's largest digital asset exchange, along with three other Iranian digital asset exchanges, as part of Economic Fury and the Trump Administration's efforts to eliminate the more
2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema explores cultural identity, resilience and hope
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema explores cultural identity, resilience and hope
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The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Farhang Foundation present the annual UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema, continuing a more than 30-year tradition of bringing new and classic films from Iran and the Iranian diaspora to Los Angeles.
The 2026 program includes 21 feature-length and short fi more
509th Bomb Wing presented with second consecutive Omaha Trophy
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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509th Bomb Wing presented with second consecutive Omaha Trophy
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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and Nebraska State Sen. Rita Sanders, a member of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCCC), presented the SCCC's 2025 Omaha Trophy to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 26.
Correll re more
Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale 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 Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC 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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I. Introduction
Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ more
American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Goes Silent
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Iran Goes Silent
By Logan Sekulow
Iran has vowed to "completely block" the Strait of Hormuz and end all negotiations with the United States. Iran also wants Israel to remove all forces from Lebanon before it will resume ceasefire talks. How will the Trump Administration respond to this latest development?
On Friday President Trump was in the Situation Room to "make a final determination" on his ne more
As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]"
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As "oil prices jump" once again, North Carolina families continue to hurt from high prices at the pump while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley profits from his oil and gas stocks. Whatley has raked in up to $219,660 after c heering on the war and saying he "abs more
Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid
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(Beirut) - Bahraini authorities have excluded migrant workers from an emergency wage support program during the Iran conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Migrant workers, three-quarters of the private work force, are excluded even though they have contributed to the emergency fund for years. Many are now in dire situations due to job more
Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families.
Senator Barrasso also commemorated America's upcoming 250 th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence.
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: One Year On - Ukraine's Airfield Blitz Still Echoes
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 1, 2026, by Special Assistant to the Vice President Henry Patton and Noah Greene, senior program officer for the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program:
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One Year On: Ukraine's Airfield Blitz Still Echoes
Ukraine's use of drones against Russia's strategic aircraft has left an indelible mark on the war and the world. It's a warning to the West.
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June 1 last year would have seemed more
Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won't Win a Stare-Down With President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won't Win a Stare-Down With President Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war.
Watch the full interview HERE.
Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio's leadership:
Well, first of all, one of the best decisions President Trump made was to appoint Marco Ru more
Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRI more
Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, delivered the following opening remarks during the NSRP Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM E more
Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) grilled U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Donald Trump's Congressional budget request that once again proposes deep cuts to the State Department that would gut our diplomatic capaci more
Economic Policy Innovation Center Executive VP Madni Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Brittany Madni, executive vice president of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, from a May 20, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve benefits, housing and employment services for veterans:
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Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today.
I am here today as an expert witness on the federal budget and to provide analysi more
Fighting Resumes in Iran and Peace Negotiations Stall
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Fighting Resumes in Iran and Peace Negotiations Stall
Key Takeaways
1 The month of May closed with the United States and Iran exchanging blows as negotiations over a possible extension of a ceasefire seemed stalled.
2 The United States struck Iran after it attacked a U.S. drone over international waters, with Iran responding by attempting to strike U.S. personnel based in Kuwa more
Fla. Chief Information Officer Sponholtz Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Florida Chief Information Officer Warren Sponholtz from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities." Sponholtz is also the director of the Florida Digital Service.
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Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee: th more
House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Franklin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Securing Water Systems From Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement 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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Good afternoon, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. The purpose of this hearing is to examine how environmental research and development protects our nation's water more
How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?
PARIS, France, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The International Chamber of Commerce posted the following news:
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How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?
In this episode of our ICC Trading Thoughts, ICC Secretary General John W. H. Denton AO and Vrinda Tiwari of the International Energy Agency explore what it takes to keep multilateralism working in an increasingly fragmented world. From the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the case for reform to coop more
Institute for Security & Technology Executive in Residence for Public Safety & Resilience Corman Testifies Before House Science Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by Joshua Corman, executive in residence for public safety and resilience at the Institute for Security and Technology, and principal investigator for the UnDisruptable27 Project, 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, thank you for th more
Kaine Presses Rubio on Administration's Refusal to Provide Congress with Legal Justification for Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Presses Rubio on Administration's Refusal to Provide Congress with Legal Justification for Iran War
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FULL VIDEO OF THE EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) pressed U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on the Administration's failure to provide Congress with the more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans have continued to side with the chaos, cruelty and corruption of the Trump administration, House Democrats are committed to making life better for the American people.
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
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LEADER JEFFRIES : House Democrats remain focused on making life more affordable for the American people. Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Costs haven't gone down in the United States of America. Costs have gone up. The affordability crisis is real. It is not a hoax. And far too many people across this c more
Printing System of Security Materials and Anti-Forgery Documents With Raised Printing and Process Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SAM SECURITY PRINTING MATBAA ANONIM SIRKETI, Istanbul, Turkey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643320 B2, initially filed July 16, 2020) developed by Hassan Mamizadeh, Tabriz, Iran, for "Printing system of security materials and anti-forgery documents with raised printing and process thereof." more
Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Donald Trump tapped Bill Pulte, who currently serves as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and has no background in intelligence, national security, or the military to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to replace Tulsi Gabbard who is stepping more
REPORT: Miller, Turner, and Carey's Support for Iran War Has Cost Ohioans $450 More on Gas and Energy
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPORT: Miller, Turner, and Carey's Support for Iran War Has Cost Ohioans $450 More on Gas and Energy
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Ohio families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses thanks to Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey's support for Washington Republicans' war of choice in Iran.
According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American cons more
REPORT: Missourians Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To Ann Wagner's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPORT: Missourians Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To Ann Wagner's War in Iran
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American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses since Ann Wagner's war of choice in Iran began.
According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American consumers nearly $60 billion as gas prices and airline fares have surged" and, "if p more
Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations
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Watch the Full Exchange HERE
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. In April, while Secretary Rubio was watching fights with President Donald Trump in Miami, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakista more
Senator Markey Decries Security Concerns, Conflicts of Interest with Trump Proposal to Give Weapons-Usable Plutonium to Private Companies
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Decries Security Concerns, Conflicts of Interest with Trump Proposal to Give Weapons-Usable Plutonium to Private Companies
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Washington (June 2, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-Chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today wrote to President Trump urging him to cancel the Department of Energy's (DOE) plans to g more
UANI Applauds U.S. Enforcement Actions on Iran's Ghost Fleet
NEW YORK, June 2 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release:
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UANI Applauds U.S. Enforcement Actions on Iran's Ghost Fleet
UANI First Listed 7/8 of Sanctioned Vessels on Ghost Armada
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United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration for the latest sanctions designations action targeting entities and vessels involved in the illicit transport of Iranian oil and petrochemicals.
Seven of the eight vessels designated by the U.S. Trea more
Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attack on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attack on Mail-In Voting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after reports that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a proposed rule to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
"Donald Trump's policies have failed and he knows he's o more
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump Rushes to Situation Room
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump Rushes to Situation Room
By Logan Sekulow
The situation with Iran continues to escalate, and now it's being reported that President Donald Trump has rushed to the Situation Room to make the "final determination" on his next move as tension is at an all-time high.
The Trump Administration insists that Iran's nuclear program must cease, the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, and no m more
Can Africa break the cycle of crisis and recovery?
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 1 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news:
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Can Africa break the cycle of crisis and recovery?
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Addis Ababa, 1 June 2026 (ECA) - Having weathered three major global shocks in just six years, African economies have had no shortage of lessons. Yet many of the vulnerabilities exposed by those crises remain unresolved.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exposed deep dependence on imported pharmaceuticals and me more
Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
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WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today slammed the Trump Administration for its nearly $2 billion U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) slush fund, which will allow January 6 insurrecti more
HOUSE REPUBLICANS DID THAT: American Families Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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HOUSE REPUBLICANS DID THAT: American Families Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To War in Iran
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American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses since Donald Trump and House Republicans' war of choice in Iran began.
According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American consumers nearly $60 billion as gas prices and a more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and Midterms
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and Midterms
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Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss US-Iran negotiations, political violence and the upcoming midterm elections.
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Institute for Energy Research: U.S. and Iran Agree to a 60-Day Truce Extension
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. and Iran Agree to a 60-Day Truce Extension
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States and Iran may reach an agreement to extend the 60-day truce, although it is tentative and subject to approval by President Donald Trump.
2 News of a pending relaxation of tensions in Persian Gulf energy flows drove Brent oil prices to $91 a barrel, giving world markets some hope of economic rel more
Sen. Schiff Pushes to Level Playing Field for California's Farmers in Senate Farm Bill with Six New Agriculture Bills
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Pushes to Level Playing Field for California's Farmers in Senate Farm Bill with Six New Agriculture Bills
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Schiff is introducing a new legislative package aimed at providing new market opportunities and improving federal assistance for California's specialty crop growers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff is introducing six new pieces of legislation aimed at expanding suppor more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to RealClearWorld: Washington Should Work With the Turkic States
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by senior fellow Luke Coffey to RealClearWorld:
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Washington Should Work with the Turkic States
Earlier this month, thousands of miles from Washington, an important meeting that few U.S. policymakers noticed took place in the historic Silk Road city of Turkistan in southern Kazakhstan. Leaders of the Organization of Turk more
American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Deal Awaits President Trump's Approval
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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New Iran Deal Awaits President Trump's Approval
In breaking news, a potential deal has been struck between the United States and Iran and is now awaiting President Trump's approval. If he signs off, it would initiate a 60-day extension to the ceasefire, keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and allow for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program to go into effect.
But with Iran already conducting more attac more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Interest: Why Taiwan's Defense Should Not Be a 'Bargaining Chip'
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Jason Hsu to the National Interest:
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Why Taiwan's Defense Should Not Be a "Bargaining Chip"
President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15 to discuss trade, Iran, and the future of US-China relations. But Xi had one issue above all others on his mind: Taiwan.
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Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: War Above the War - How Chinese Satellites Support Iran | MENA Defense Intelligence Digest Special Report
WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu:
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The War Above the War: How Chinese Satellites Support Iran | MENA Defense Intelligence Digest Special Report
In this special report, Hudson Senior Fellow Can Kasapoglu examines how China is bolstering Iran's long-range strike deterrent by providing the Islamic Repub more
Jeremy Paner Analyzes Latest US Sanctions Campaign Against Iran With Bloomberg
NEW YORK, May 27 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Analyzes Latest US Sanctions Campaign Against Iran with Bloomberg
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* Paner analyzed the sanctions campaign designed to undermine Iran's economy.
* The campaign's actions have largely resembled the previous U.S. sanctions strategy against Iran.
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Jeremy Paner analyzed the Trump administration's "Economic Fury" sanctions campaign with Bloomberg.
So far, Iran has broadly been abl more
