ASU, Delta Dental of Arizona Collaborate on SMILE-AI Program
TEMPE, Arizona, April 18 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU, Delta Dental of Arizona collaborate on SMILE-AI program
New initiative will embed oral health education into the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
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Arizona State University and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence, known as SMILE-AI, at the John Shufeldt School of more
Binghamton University: How Do Neurological Diseases Hurt Blood Circulation? New Research Looks at Lesser-studied Effects
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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How do neurological diseases hurt blood circulation? New research looks at lesser-studied effects
Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics how cells behave inside the human body
By Chris Kocher
Scientists looking for the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's generally focus on the buildup of aberrant proteins in the brain that impede normal neural connections.
New rese more
Comptroller of the Currency Issues Bulletin on Model Risk Management: Revised Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following bulletin (No. OCC 2026-13) on April 17, 2026:
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Model Risk Management: Revised Guidance
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks, Federal Savings Associations, and Federal Branches and Agencies; Department and Division Heads; All Examining Personnel; and Other Interested Parties
Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Gove more
Eastern Michigan University Invests $480K in Faculty Research Through 2026 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University invests $480K in faculty research through 2026 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards
Written by: Brittany Mobley
Eastern Michigan University has awarded 40 Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards to faculty members for 2026, supporting 39 special projects. Thirty-eight awards went to individual applicants, and two supported group projects. The program provides more
Eastern Michigan University Students and Faculty Collaborate on Research Projects Funded by Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University students and faculty collaborate on research projects funded by Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards
Written by: Brittany Mobley
Eastern Michigan University undergraduate students will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and expand their research skills through the Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards for Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Summer more
Fed Governor Waller Issues Speech at the David Kaserman Memorial Lecture
AUBURN, Alabama, April 18 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 17, 2026, by Governor Christopher J. Waller at the David Kaserman Memorial Lecture hosted by Auburn University Department of Economics:
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One Transitory Shock After Another
Thank you, Joe, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today./1 My subject, as it often is, is the outlook for the U.S. economy and the implications for monetary policy. My last outlook speech was at the end of February, wh more
Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Industry Leaders at the 2026 Best Practices Recognition Gala
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 18 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Industry Leaders at the 2026 Best Practices Recognition Gala
Recognizing companies for excellence, innovation, and business impact
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Industry trailblazers convened in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2026 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Gala, held at the Marriott Harbo more
Grand Valley State University: Board Approves Computing Ph.D. Program
ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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Board approves computing Ph.D. program
Research focused doctoral program is first of its kind at Grand Valley
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University will launch a research doctoral program in computing in the fall, marking a milestone as the first Ph.D. program in the university's history.
The program responds to a rapidly growing need for advanced computing talent capable of co more
Innovation in Action at Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Innovation in Action at Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
Lindsey Angioletti
From AI-powered research tools to healthcare platforms and consumer products, Hofstra University students took the stage last week to pitch bold business ideas at the 14th annual Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge.
Hosted by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the competition featured eight student teams, each given five more
Machine Learning and AI Help NJIT Researchers Understand Human Crowd Movement
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Machine Learning and AI Help NJIT Researchers Understand Human Crowd Movement
Written by: Evan Koblentz
A dose of artificial intelligence is helping New Jersey Institute of Technology researchers make sense of how crowds and the individuals within them move around, leading to insights with applications in fields such as emergency management, pedestrian traffic planning, robotics, special e more
MDBs Heads Deepen Collaboration to Support Countries Through Heightened Global Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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MDBs Heads Deepen Collaboration to Support Countries Through Heightened Global Uncertainty
In a period of heightened global uncertainty, including the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) today underscored the importance of close cooperation to support stability, safeguarding development progress, and responding to mounting more
Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Darrell Issa, Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the his more
OCC Issues Updated Model Risk Management Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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OCC Issues Updated Model Risk Management Guidance
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today, in coordination with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), issued updated model risk management guidance for OCC-supervised institutio more
Penn State-Great Valley: Student Teams Win Cash Awards for Their AI Solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Student teams win cash awards for their AI solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge
By Mary Fetzer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A panel of industry experts and Penn State faculty selected five student teams as winners of the 2026 Nittany AI Challenge. The teams will use their prize money to continue developing projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of society.
T more
Qualcomm Recommends Stockholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer by Tutanota LLC
SAN DIEGO, California, April 18 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm Recommends Stockholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer by Tutanota LLC
Qualcomm is Not Associated in Any Way with Tutanota or its Mini-Tender Offer
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Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer by Tutanota LLC ("Tutanota") to purchase up to 500,000 shares, which is less th more
Radford University: Highlanders in the News - Week of April 13, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, April 18 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of April 13, 2026:
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Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature the more
Strengthening Military Dental Education: USU Hosts 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 18 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news:
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Strengthening Military Dental Education: USU Hosts 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop
USU hosted federal dental leaders to synchronize graduate education, integrate AI innovations, and enhance joint force clinical readiness.
By Sharon Holland
The Uniformed Services University (USU) welcomed dental educators and leaders from across the Military Health System, Department of more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: AI Fact checking Works, But Mostly for Progressives
BOULDER, Colorado, April 18 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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AI fact checking works, but mostly for progressives
By Katy Marquardt Hill
As social media platforms increasingly lean on artificial intelligence to spot misinformation, new research suggests those tools don't work equally well for everyone.
In two large online experiments conducted in the U.S. and U.K. during the 2020 and 2022 news cycles, researchers found that AI fa more
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Selects Xie as Inaugural Madhani Legal Tech Fellow
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has named Christy Xie as the inaugural recipient of the Madhani Legal Tech Fellowship. This award provides financial support and mentorship to students developing innovative ventures at the intersection of law and technology. Xie was selected for her work on InVera IP, an artificial intelligence platform designed to streamline the patent application process.
The fellowship was established through the support of Nehal Madhan more
UTHealth Houston Researchers Awarded $1.3M to Develop a Conversational AI Platform for Patient Care
HOUSTON, Texas, April 18 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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UTHealth Houston researchers awarded $1.3M to develop a conversational AI platform for patient care
By Venus Islas
Researchers at UTHealth Houston were awarded an 18-month, $1.3 million grant from the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees to develop a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform to improve care amongst older adults.
By advancing conversation more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Future of Data Centers and AI Might Surprise You
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on April 17, 2026, by Drew Thompson with Peter Aiken, associate professor in the School of Business:
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The future of data centers and AI might surprise you
Why are AI data centers expanding so fast? VCU's Peter Aiken explains data center trends, energy concerns, and what's next.
By Drew Thompson
Virginia is home to the most data centers in the nation - more than 600, which is one-third of all the d more
20 Healthcare Experts, Former Federal Officials Urges CMS to Curb Medicare Advantage Overpayments, Reform Risk Adjustment
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 20 healthcare experts and former federal officials submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services calling for urgent reforms to Medicare Advantage (MA) payment policies. The group highlighted concerns over substantial overpayments to MA plans, which they say average 14 percent more than the costs of traditional Medicare programs for comparable enrollees.
The letter commends CMS for recent steps to address these overpaym more
8 Advocacy, Legal Organizations Opposes DOJ Proposal to Limit State Bar Oversight of Attorney Misconduct
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of eight advocacy and legal organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule that would alter how misconduct complaints against department attorneys are reviewed.
The coalition, including the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Q Law NJ, QLaw Foundation of Washington, the Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston, the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association, and the Virginia LGBTQ+ Bar Association, argues th more
ABA Applauds Banking Agencies' Updates to Model Risk Management Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Applauds Banking Agencies' Updates to Model Risk Management Guidance
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"We applaud the federal banking agencies for issuing necessary, practical and actionable updates to their model risk management guidance today. In many cases, banks' use of artificial intelligence is evaluated under this framework, and prior guidance predated significant technological develo more
Adtran wins two FTTH Innovation Awards for AI-driven network operations and home Wi-Fi
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release:
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Adtran wins two FTTH Innovation Awards for AI-driven network operations and home Wi-Fi
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News summary:
* Mosaic One Clarity recognized for applying explainable AI to shift fiber operations from reactive troubleshooting to proactive assurance
* Adtran's SDG 8000 and 9000 Series honored for delivering multigigabit, whol more
AI Algorithm Enables Biological Imaging Breakthroughs
PASADENA, California, April 17 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AI Algorithm Enables Biological Imaging Breakthroughs
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Imaging is a critical technique in biology-from identifying cancerous cells in biopsies to observing how immune cells like macrophages hunt down and destroy pathogens. Traditionally, distinguishing and labeling individual cells in images and videos has been an arduous task done by hand. Now, an interdisciplinary team of Caltech rese more
Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA's eJARVIS
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA's eJARVIS
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The Department of the Air Force has awarded Via Science, Inc., a leading provider of AI technologies, Impact Level 5 Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application.
The eJARVIS application (a USAF-configured version of VIA's dual-use commercial Share Less, Ask More Artificial Intelligence solution) delivers fa more
Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA's eJARVIS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Air Force advances secure AI capabilities with IL5 approval for VIA's eJARVIS
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The Department of the Air Force has awarded Via Science, Inc., a leading provider of AI technologies, Impact Level 5 Authority to Operate for its eJARVIS application.
The eJARVIS application (a USAF-configured version of VIA's dual-use commercial Share Less, Ask More Artificial Intelligence solution) more
Americans for Tax Reform: Showdown for Pledge Signer Hathaway vs. Squad-backed Mejia in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by Donald Webster III:
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Showdown for Pledge Signer Hathaway vs. Squad-backed Mejia in New Jersey
Today, New Jersey is holding a special election for who will be the next Representative of its 11th Congressional District. The Republican candidate Joe Hathaway, a pledge signer, is committed to lowering taxes, making energy affordable, and creating jobs. However, his opponent Analilia Mejia i more
Annals of Internal Medicine presents breaking scientific news at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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Annals of Internal Medicine presents breaking scientific news at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2026
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Authors discuss evidence-based research on mammography screening, AI in medicine, and obesity medications and body composition
SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2026 - Today at ACP's annual meeting, Internal Medicine Meeting 2026, Annals of Internal Medicine prese more
Biometric Technologies & Global Security Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11783) on April 16, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Biometric Technologies and Global Security
Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributes - such as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements - to authenticate an individual's more
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
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Artificial intelligence is already proving it can accelerate drug development and improve our understanding of disease. But to turn AI into novel treatments we need to get the latest, most powerful models into the hands of scientists.
The problem is that most scientists aren't machine-learning experts. Now the co more
Cal State LA Selected for EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, North America's Premier Collegiate Automotive Engineering Competition
LOS ANGELES, California, April 17 -- California State University issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Cal State LA selected for EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, North America's premier collegiate automotive engineering competition
Cal State LA joins U.S. Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory, Stellantis, and MathWorks in next-generation automative workforce initiative
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Cal State LA has been selected as one of 20 universities in North America to compete in the more
China's 15th Five-Year Plan - S&T & Economic Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities
On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go more
Colgate Hosts Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education
HAMILTON, New York, April 17 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Colgate Hosts Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education
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Colgate University is leading a conversation on how to modernize and reinvigorate language education with its recent Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education. The March 27-28 event, organized in partnership with regional research consortium CNY Humanities Corridor, served as a working forum for 125 educators from instit more
Could AI help us be more thoughtful voters?
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Could AI help us be more thoughtful voters?
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Democracy depends on an informed electorate.
But diving into the context swirling around ballot measures, where some of today's consequential policy questions in the country are now decided, is no easy task. The last decade has seen social media inflame passions and amplify misinformation. Can newer forms of technology nudge us to reason more carefully?
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Dana-Farber Researchers to Present More Than 50 Research Studies at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber Researchers to Present More Than 50 Research Studies at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2026
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers will present more than 50 studies at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026, from April 17-22, in San Diego, Calif. The meeting is the focal point of the canc more
Drexel University Researchers Find Teens Concerned About Emotional Attachment to AI Chatbots
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- U.S. teenagers are expressing increasing worry regarding their overreliance on artificial intelligence companions, with many describing patterns that mirror behavioral addiction. Research led by Afsaneh Razi, assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University, indicates that while these tools are intended for entertainment, they often disrupt sleep, academic performance, and offline relationships.
The study, titled Teens' Perspect more
E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release:
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E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China
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"We have the money. What we don't have is the energy and the regulatory structure in which to compete."
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) addressed a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, laying out the committee's legislative agenda across more
Enacting AI Disclosure in Scholarly Publishing
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Enacting AI Disclosure in Scholarly Publishing
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Scholarly authors are increasingly expected to disclose and describe their use of generative AI. In a commentary published in American Ethnologist, ARL Director of Research Policy and Scholarship Marcel LaFlamme and ARL/CNI AI Researcher in Residence Natalie Meyers sketch emerging practices of AI disclosure and attribution, cons more
Engineering a Better Arm: Professor and Students Advance Prosthetic Arm Innovation
NORTHRIDGE, California, April 17 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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Engineering a Better Arm: Professor and Students Advance Prosthetic Arm Innovation
The work of Professor Peter Bishay and his students always draws a crowd at the annual Senior Design Project Showcase, which takes place this year on May 1st at the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center.
At the August ribbon cutting for CSUN's Autodesk Technology Engagement Center, guests tourin more
Fedorchak advances Clean Air Act permitting reform
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak advances Clean Air Act permitting reform
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted this week in favor of two key permitting reform bills, including legislation to rein in outdated and burdensome Clean Air Act regulations. The bills focus on restoring commonsense standards, reducing regulatory delays, and strengthening America's energy and manufacturing capaci more
From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK's words resonate 70 years later
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK's words resonate 70 years later
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From the Atomic Era to AI, JFK's message at Northeastern resonates 70 years later
On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and future President John F. Kennedy spoke at Northeastern University's commencement, heralding the atomic age and a transformation of new industries and processes.
by Tanner Stening
On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration
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Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Darrell Issa, Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the more
Husker research provides irrigation rules to save water, increase profits
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker research provides irrigation rules to save water, increase profits
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As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line.
"Agriculture uses about 70% of the world's freshwater, and nearly 40% of food production depends on more
Igniting the imagination: Special topics course studies the work of TV writer, producer Don Reo
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Igniting the imagination: Special topics course studies the work of TV writer, producer Don Reo
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For television writer and producer Don Reo, the process of creating feels like stepping out of himself. When he's working, he loses track of time, sees vivid images in his mind of what he's attempting to depict, and hears the dialogue flow as if the characters were talking to him.
It's a process that has s more
ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
POCATELLO, Idaho, April 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners
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The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen.
Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye.
Murray is an more
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners
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MIT Associate Professor Jacob Andreas of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science [EECS] and MIT Associate Professor Brett McGuire of the Department of Chemistry have been selected as the winners of the 2026 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award. Established in 1982 as a permanent tribute to more
Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Equitable Colorado River Protections
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Equitable Colorado River Protections
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Arizona Democratic delegation calls Bureau of Reclamation's draft EIS unworkable for Arizona, underscores impact on tribes, semiconductor and agriculture Industries
Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (D-A more
Mentoring record brings national award for UW-Eau Claire's Dr. Rahul Gomes
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Mentoring record brings national award for UW-Eau Claire's Dr. Rahul Gomes
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In March, Dr. Sanchita Hati, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, received the 2026 CUR Outstanding Mentorship Award from the chemistry division.
"I was not expecting this at all," Gomes says. "On a national level this is pretty big, and I am still quite surprised -it's actually turned out to be am more
Mississippi Cyber Initiative summit at MSU spotlights rapid technological advances in digital forensics
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 17 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Mississippi Cyber Initiative summit at MSU spotlights rapid technological advances in digital forensics
Leaders from law enforcement, academia and cyber forensics gathered recently at Mississippi State University for the Mississippi Cyber Initiative Summit showcasing the fast-evolving world of cybercrimes and the digital forensics tools used by law enforcement.
The two-day summit brought toget more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli Op-Ed: Corporate America Needs to Come Clean on AI's Impact on Jobs
ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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DiNapoli Op-Ed: Corporate America Needs to Come Clean on AI's Impact on Jobs
City & State published an op-ed (https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026/04/opinion-corporate-america-needs-come-clean-about-ais-impact-jobs/412730/) by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for companies to be transparent about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) more
NSWCPD Applies AI and Machine Learning to Predictive Machinery Health
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWCPD Applies AI and Machine Learning to Predictive Machinery Health
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In a soundproof chamber at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), a steel-gray air compressor hums as engineers test an experimental machine learning model designed to detect early signs of failure through vibration analysis. The effort, part of NSWCPD's growing portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) and m more
NYPA and University at Buffalo Launch AI Fellowship to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation
WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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NYPA and University at Buffalo Launch AI Fellowship to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation
Inaugural Projects Explore Harnessing AI to Improve Operation and Efficiency of New York's Power System
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BUFFALO, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the University at Buffalo (UB) today celebrated the launch of a joint fellowship program that immerses UB students more
Open Markets Institute Announces Its Expansion in Europe
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Open Markets Institute Announces Its Expansion in Europe
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As part of a major expansion, Open Markets Institute Unveils Advisory Council and New Hires to Counter Corporate Concentration and Defend European Democracy
The Open Markets Institute is significantly expanding its European operations with new staff and the launch of a European Advisory Council, bringing together leading exp more
PennWest AI leader shapes global policy through prestigious fellowship
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest AI leader shapes global policy through prestigious fellowship
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Dr. J. Camille Dempsey, an internationally recognized scholar in educational technology and artificial intelligence, continues to expand her global impact through a prestigious fellowship and recent international engagement.
Dempsey, director of the PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies and professor of Educ more
Printed Neurons Communicate with Living Brain Cells
EVANSTON, Illinois, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on April 15, 2026:
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Printed neurons communicate with living brain cells
New devices mimic complex brain signals, point to more energy-efficient computing
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Northwestern University engineers printed artificial neurons that don't just imitate the brain -- they talk to it.
In a new study, the Northwestern team developed flexible, low-cost devices that generate electrical signals realistic e more
Private Equity Stakeholder Project Report Examines Privatization Trends in Los Angeles Schools
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Venture Capital and Private Equity Dominate LAUSD Contracts - A report from Private Equity Stakeholder Project, Chicago, Illinois - April 2026 (13 pages)
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Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued a report analyzing the expansion of privatization within the Los Angeles Unified School District, focusing on the growing role of venture capital and private equity-backed companies in providing education services. The report evaluates district spending patterns more
Reps. Garamendi, Goldman, Velazquez, & Sen. Wyden Demand Answers on ICE Use of Palantir-developed Technologies to Fuel Mass Surveillance
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Garamendi, Goldman, Velazquez, & Sen. Wyden Demand Answers on ICE Use of Palantir-developed Technologies to Fuel Mass Surveillance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia Velazquez (NY-12) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) in demanding answers from ICE and DHS about their ongoing use of Palantir-developed technolog more
SETAF-AF team drives bottom-up innovation, transforms operational data management
STUTTGART, Germany, April 17 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news:
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SETAF-AF team drives bottom-up innovation, transforms operational data management
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VICENZA, Italy - A three-person tiger team launched in February 2025 has helped transform U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) into the Army's premier battle lab in Africa. The team now helps the command lead by transforming o more
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Defends Data Centers as Vital Infrastructure Amid Growing Opposition
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following commentary by President and CEO Karen Kerrigan:
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Data Centers and the Small Business Economy: What's at Stake
While critics target new development, America's small businesses have a stake in the facts.
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As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services grows, opposition to new data center development is growing with it. In many communities more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute Explores Scaling Early Childhood Interventions
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners gathered at the Irish College Leuven to address pathways for improving child development in rural communities, according to a report from the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Co-sponsored by KU Leuven and the Stanford Rural Education Action Program, the third annual International Symposium on Early Childhood Development in Rural China examined methods for utilizing existing healthcare infr more
Strengthening Military Dental Education: USU Hosts 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Strengthening Military Dental Education: USU Hosts 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop
By Sharon HollandÂ
The Uniformed Services University (USU) welcomed dental educators and leaders from across the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, and international partner organizations for the 2026 Federal Services Dental Educators Workshop (FSDEW), a three-day forum focus more
Student teams win cash awards for their AI solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Student teams win cash awards for their AI solutions in the Nittany AI Challenge
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A panel of industry experts and Penn State faculty selected five student teams as winners of the 2026 Nittany AI Challenge. The teams will use their prize money to continue developing projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) for the good of society.
The selection of winners, h more
UNC innovation in AI-enabled ultrasound receives FDA clearance
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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UNC innovation in AI-enabled ultrasound receives FDA clearance
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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce that physicians within our program have developed a novel artificial intelligence-enabled ultrasound technology that has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The technology, invented by more
University of Dayton in the News April 11-17
DAYTON, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for April 11-17, 2026:
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How UD prepares students for AI continued to receive national publicity. National Jurist featured the School of Law in its story about the online law school experience. Geologist Zelalem Bedaso wrote for The Conversation.
Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans' early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
The Conversation
Zelalem Bedaso, Earth an more
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M faculty join innovative artificial intelligence network
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As part of its leadership in the realm of human-centered artificial intelligence, William & Mary has joined the inaugural cohort of the CAA AI Technologies Champion Network.
The network was implemented by the CAA Academic Alliance to elevate faculty and staff who are creatively and responsibly integrating artificial intelligence in teaching, le more
Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School Study Finds Guaranteed Income for Artists Boosts Financial Stability and Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- A guaranteed income program for artists led to improvements in financial stability and reduced debt while increasing motivation and artistic output, according to a study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. The research indicates that unconditional cash assistance provides a pathway toward personal and professional growth by allowing creators to focus more on their craft.
The research document, Empowering Artistic Labor: How Guaranteed In more
Where computer graphics, computer vision, and AI meet
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Where computer graphics, computer vision, and AI meet
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Lingjie Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, uses AI both as a subject of research and as a core methodology for building new 3D visual computing systems. Her work resides at the interface of computer graphics, computer vision, and AI, where more
Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at 7th Hearing on AI's Impact on Workers' Rights
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at 7th Hearing on AI's Impact on Workers' Rights
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WASHINGTON - Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and t more
World Economic Forum Report Outlines Blueprint for Growth in a Rapidly Changing Global Economy
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint - A report from World Economic Forum, Geneva, Switzerland - April 2026 (26 pages)
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The World Economic Forum issued a report examining how global economic growth is being reshaped by structural shifts including artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation, rising debt, and environmental pressures. The report evaluates long-term growth drivers, policy trade-offs, and emerging economic models, drawing on more
Yale Economic Growth Center Report Highlights Research Role in Navigating Global Economic Shifts
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- ANNUAL REPORT 2025: Growth in a Shifting Landscape - A report from Yale University Economic Growth Center, New Haven, Connecticut - March 2026 (32 pages)
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The Yale University Economic Growth Center issued a report examining its research, teaching, and policy engagement efforts in the context of a rapidly changing global economic landscape marked by declining development aid, rising protectionism, and technological disruption. The report evaluates the Cent more
ASHBURN, Virginia, April 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Expands Consulting & Engineering Services Leadership to Scale AI-led Growth
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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced leadership appointments and organizational updates within its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) business, strengthening its ability to help g more
Rep. Andrea Salinas Questions CFTC Chairman During House Committee on Agriculture Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Questions CFTC Chairman During House Committee on Agriculture Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) questioned Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig during a House Committee on Agriculture hearing. Rep. Salinas pressed Chairman Selig on the growing risks involved i more
Sens. Markey, Lujan, Reps. Dingell, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Communication and Video Technologies Are Accessible to People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Markey, Lujan, Reps. Dingell, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Communication and Video Technologies Are Accessible to People with Disabilities
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Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF)
Washington (April 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and author of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility more
Unisys and Worldsys Partner to Enhance Core Banking Anti-Money Laundering Capabilities
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Unisys and Worldsys Partner to Enhance Core Banking Anti-Money Laundering Capabilities
Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has announced a partnership with Worldsys, a leader in regulatory technology solutions, to deliver cutting-edge anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities through a comprehensive core banking platform. The solution helps global financial institutions strengthen compliance pr more
Chertoff Group: Mythos Implications for Cybersecurity Leaders
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Chertoff Group, a security risk management and federal growth consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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Mythos Implications for Cybersecurity Leaders
Summary
* Last week, Anthropic introduced Claude Mythos Preview, an unreleased frontier model that can find and exploit software vulnerabilities with unprecedented efficiency.
* In the wrong hands, the model poses systemic risk for business and critical infrastructure. In partnership with major technolog more
Grant Thornton Survey: Widening 'AI Proof Gap' is Emerging, But Well-Governed AI is Showing Results
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 13 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release:
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Grant Thornton survey: A widening 'AI proof gap' is emerging, but well-governed AI is showing results
More than three quarters of senior leaders lack full confidence they could pass an AI governance audit, and only 12% say their workforce is truly AI-ready -- putting returns and accountability at risk
Organizations with fully integrated AI are ne more
NVCA Releases 2026 Yearbook: Charts a Venture Industry in Transition
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 13 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release:
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NVCA Releases 2026 Yearbook: Charts a Venture Industry in Transition
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) today released the NVCA 2026 Yearbook, with data provided by PitchBook. This year's edition highlights an industry defined by strong investment activity alongside mounting structural pressures around liquidity.
Key Findings:
* In 2025, U.S. VC firms closed 15,352 more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on April 9, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding wa more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136 more
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues Surrounding Mandatory Coverage
Proposals to mandate Social Security coverage for newly hired state and local government employees have been part of the Social Security policy debate for years. Such proposals draw strong support and opposition from more
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire - Assessment, Reactions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12678) on April 9, 2026.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jim Zanotti and Christopher M. Blanchard:
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Assessment, Reactions, and Issues for Congress
On April 7, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which may bring a temporary halt to 40 days of conflict. Attacks on and by Iran more
Year-Round Sale of E15 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) on April 9, 2026, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Year-Round Sale of E15
E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatilit more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for the Arts & Humanities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12561) on April 8, 2026, by senior research librarian Shannon S. Loane:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for the Arts and Humanities
The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities is the primary vehicle for federal support for the arts and the humanities. Established in 1965, the foundation currently consists of three agencies: the Institute of Muse more
Financial Inclusion - Access to Bank Accounts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11631) on April 8, 2026, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Inclusion: Access to Bank Accounts
Most U.S. consumers choose to open a bank account, such as a checking or savings account, because it is considered a safe and secure way to store money, particularly as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures up to $2 more
Resolutions of Inquiry in the House Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12539) on April 8, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis:
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Resolutions of Inquiry in the House
A resolution of inquiry is a simple House resolution (H.Res.) making a direct request or demand of the President and/or the head of an executive department to provide to the House specific factual information in the Administration's possession.
Un more
Russia's Security Operations in Africa Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12389) on April 8, 2026.
The white paper is written by African affairs specialists Alexis Arieff and Lauren Ploch Blanchard, Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard and Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen.
Here are excerpts:
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Russia's Security Operations in Africa
Thousands of Russian security personnel have deployed to Africa over the more
Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12862) on April 8, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA; P.L. 117-169) enacted or modified 20 energy-related tax credits. These credits subsidize clean energy production and increased energy efficiency, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ther more
Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12603) on April 7, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Tax Credit Exception for Leased Electric Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA; P.L. 117-169) created or modified three tax credits for purchases of electric vehicles (EVs): the clean vehicle credit (CVC), the used clean vehicle credit (UCVC), and the credit for qualified commer more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 7, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consist more
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11416) on April 7, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Supreme Court Limits Secondary Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment (Cox), which limited the liability of internet service providers (ISPs) for the copyright infringements of their more
4.9 GHz Public Safety Band - Competing Views on Use Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) on April 7, 2026, by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher:
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4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use
During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate effectively with one another, partly because high call volumes exceeded the capacity of local public safety radio systems. The 9/11 Commission more
Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more
Iran's Nuclear Program & UN Sanctions Reimposition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11583) on April 6, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran's Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition
UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, and ar more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165) on April 6, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic more
U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) on April 6, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle
The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile B more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
10 Industry Groups Support EPA Proposal to Delay Compliance Deadlines for Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 10 industry organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) endorsing the agency's proposed rule to delay compliance dates under the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans (CWA HS FRP) program.
The coalition expressed strong support for a three-year extension of compliance deadlines to allow regulated facilities adequate time to meet the program's complex requirements. They cautioned th more
12 Medicare Advocacy Organizations Urge HHS to Finalize Risk Adjustment Reforms and Address Network, Authorization Issues
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 12 Medicare advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging action to protect the Medicare program. The letter supports proposed modifications to the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Rate Notice, specifically focusing on risk adjustment reforms, network adequacy, and prior authorization requirements.
The coalition expressed support for the pr more
12 Rental Housing Groups Urges FTC to Tailor Fee Transparency Rules to Leasing Realities
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 12 rental housing organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The letter emphasizes the unique nature of rental housing transactions and calls for regulatory approaches that recognize their complexity.
The coalition highlights that rental housing involves multifaceted, lease-based agreement more
13 Education, Workforce Advocacy Organizations Urges Education Department to Strengthen Workforce Pell Grant Program Implementation
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 13 education and workforce advocacy organizations led by the Data Quality Campaign submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining recommendations for improving proposed regulations governing the Workforce Pell Grant program, with a focus on strengthening data systems and accountability measures.
DQC highlighted that making Pell Grants accessible for shorter workforce training programs can substantially benefit learners seek more
15 Veterans, Military Families Organizations Urge Limits on Workforce Pell Program Outsourcing
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 15 veterans and military families organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations for the workforce Pell program authorized by the 2025 budget reconciliation. The letter highlights apprehensions regarding the department's consideration to permit more than 25% of an eligible workforce Pell program to be outsourced to entities that do not qualify for eligibility under Title IV. more
16 Civil Society Organizations Urge FTC to Strengthen Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 16 civil society organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to expedite the modernization of the Negative Option Rule to better protect consumers from unfair subscription practices. The letter emphasizes the necessity of updating outdated regulations to reflect the realities of the contemporary digital marketplace.
The groups expressed strong support for the FTC's renewed efforts, highlighting the more
16 Environmental, Health Organizations Urge EPA to Deny Waste Plastic Chemicals Premanufacture Notices
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 16 environmental and health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning premanufacture notices (PMNs) for certain new chemicals, specifically four perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and four chemicals derived from the processing of plastic waste. The letter argues that approving these new chemicals would exacerbate environmental problems and violate the Toxic Substances C more
20 Healthcare Experts, Former Federal Officials Urges CMS to Curb Medicare Advantage Overpayments, Reform Risk Adjustment
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 20 healthcare experts and former federal officials submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services calling for urgent reforms to Medicare Advantage (MA) payment policies. The group highlighted concerns over substantial overpayments to MA plans, which they say average 14 percent more than the costs of traditional Medicare programs for comparable enrollees.
The letter commends CMS for recent steps to address these overpaym more
23 Advocacy Organizations Urge Stronger Oversight of Workforce Pell Grant Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 23 advocacy organizations representing millions of students, school admission counselors, workers, veterans, consumers, and low-income students of color has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to strengthen regulations for the Workforce Pell Grant program. The coalition expressed concern that the program could expose students to low-value or harmful educational offerings and exacerbate current funding shor more
33 Farmed Animal Sanctuaries Oppose USDA Proposed Increase in Slaughterhouse Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 33 farmed animal sanctuaries in the U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opposing the agency's proposal to increase line speeds in poultry and pork slaughterhouses. The sanctuaries argue that the proposed changes would escalate animal suffering, jeopardize worker safety, and undermine food safety standards.
The sanctuaries emphasized that faster line speeds compromise the humane treatment of animals, many more
365 Former DOJ Attorneys Oppose Proposed Rule Limiting State Bar Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 365 former attorneys who served at the U.S. Department of Justice has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking concerning the review of state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys, aiming to give the Attorney General discretionary authority to review and potentially delay or displace state bar disciplinary investigations into DOJ lawyers. The former DOJ attorneys argue that this proposal is both more
4 Environmental Organizations Urge EPA to Prioritize Zero-Emission School Buses
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Four environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to prioritize zero-emission school buses under the Clean School Bus funding program.
The coalition stresses that federal statutes mandate the EPA allocate at least half of the Clean School Bus program funds to zero-emission buses annually. The remaining funds are to support both clean and zero-emission buses. Collectively, this requires EPA to more
4 Retired State Supreme Court Justices Oppose DOJ Rule on Attorney Discipline Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A group of four retired state supreme court justices submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule that would allow federal officials to intervene in state bar disciplinary proceedings involving department attorneys.
The justices express their concern that the rule seeks to bypass state bar disciplinary authorities and establish a separate system of discipline exclusively for DOJ attorneys. They argue that such a system woul more
45 Health Advocacy Organizations Oppose CMS Plan To Collect Immigration Identifiers In Medicaid Data
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 45 health advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposal to collect individualized immigration identifiers through the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System, arguing the change would deter enrollment and harm vulnerable populations.
The coalition argues that the proposed information collection contradicts Medicaid's core function to provide health care coverage to l more
60 Immigrant Advocacy Groups Oppose Rule Limiting Appeals for Children
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 60 organizations working with unaccompanied children submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review within the U.S. Department of Justice opposing an interim rule that alters appellate procedures for immigration cases, warning it could undermine due process and access to protection.
The organizations criticize the IFR for transforming the appellate process into one prioritizing summary dismissal of appeals rather than thor more
63 National, 45 Local Advocacy Organizations Urge CMS to Prioritize Targeted Oversight in Medicaid HCBS Programs
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 63 national and 45 regional, state, and local advocacy disability and aging collaborative organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging changes to a federal effort aimed at detecting healthcare fraud, warning that current approaches risk harming vulnerable populations.
The collaborators, which include national and state disability, aging, and advocacy groups, emphasized the critical role Medicaid HCB more
8 Advocacy, Legal Organizations Opposes DOJ Proposal to Limit State Bar Oversight of Attorney Misconduct
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of eight advocacy and legal organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule that would alter how misconduct complaints against department attorneys are reviewed.
The coalition, including the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Q Law NJ, QLaw Foundation of Washington, the Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston, the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association, and the Virginia LGBTQ+ Bar Association, argues th more
9 Civil Society Organizations Oppose DOJ Rule Proposal on State Bar Complaints Review
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of nine civil society organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the proposed rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The letter contends that the rulemaking would dangerously centralize disciplinary power over federal attorneys within the Attorney General's office, undermining independent state oversight and compromising accountability.
The organ more
Advocacy Group Urges USDA To Implement Poultry Contracting Rule Without Delay
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Farm and Ranch Freedom Watch has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agency not to delay the implementation of the Packers & Stockyards Act poultry contracting and tournament system rule. The group stressed that the statute, enacted more than a century ago, remains critical to protecting poultry farmers and ranchers from unfair treatment by large agricultural corporations.
The organization cautioned that postponing the rule more
Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety Oppose Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Exemptions for ADS-Equipped Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing concerns over its proposed rulemaking that would exempt automated driving system (ADS) vehicles without manually operated driving controls from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Nos. 103 and 104. These standards address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing system more
Ahtna Inc. Urges U.S. Department of Interior to Maintain Federal Subsistence Management
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Ahtna Inc., representing the Ahtna people and shareholders in Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program Review. The letter emphasizes the critical importance of federal management for subsistence fishing and hunting practices among native Alaskan communities, particularly in the Mentasta area.
In the letter, Ahtna Inc. traces the history of subsistence fishing restrictions imposed more
America First Legal Foundation Urges DOE to Rescind Diversity Plan Clause
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- America First Legal Foundation (AFL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the formal rescission of the "Diversity Plan" Clause found at 48 C.F.R. Sec. 970.5226-1, which applies to management and operating contractors. AFL supports its earlier petition for rulemaking requesting that DOE eliminate this regulatory provision from the Code of Federal Regulations through notice-and-comment rulemaking.
In its letter, AFL acknowledg more
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Andersen Sterilizers Inc., Haw River, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration. The correspondence addresses specific questions related to the EPA's risk modeling methods, particularly the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) approach, and the compliance timeline for t more
Association of Village Council Presidents Urges Strong Federal Subsistence Protections in Alaska Program Review
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the Secretaries' review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP). Representing 56 federally recognized Tribes in 48 communities in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, AVCP emphasized the essential role the federal program plays in safeguarding rural subsistence rights and urged the department not to weaken federal authority or th more
Astera Health Urges HRSA to Preserve Upfront 340B Discounts for Rural Health Stability
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Astera Health, Wadena, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Astera Health expressed concerns over the operational, administrative, and financial burdens the rebate model would impose on rural health providers that rely on the 340B drug savings program to provide critical services.
Astera Health operates se more
Axos Bank Endorses Proposed OCC Rule Reforms for Bank Appeals Process
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Axos Bank, San Diego, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the OCC's proposed rule aimed at revising the appeals process for material supervisory determinations. The bank, which serves customers nationwide, outlined several key benefits and recommendations related to the rule, emphasizing its potential to increase fairness, independence, and accountability in bank supervision.
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Blue Ridge Community Health Services Warns HRSA Against 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc., Hendersonville, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing deep concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BRCHS cautions that the proposed shift to a rebate-based model threatens the operational and financial stability of Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide, jeopardizing patient access to affordable medications.
In the lett more
Boston Housing Authority Resident Advisory Board Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Households
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Boston Housing Authority Resident Advisory Board, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing its proposed rule under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The BHA RAB opposes the rule, which would alter current policies allowing mixed-status households to live in federally assisted public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program by paying prorated ren more
Bridgercare Expresses Opposition to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Bridgercare, Bozeman, Montana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization detailed concerns that the rebate-based system would impose substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens that threaten sustainability and patient care access.
The letter explains that under the current upfront discount model, 340B participation remains more
Bristol Bay Native Corp. Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Bristol Bay Native Corp. (BBNC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding the Department's proposed review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. BBNC, a for-profit Alaska Native regional corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), represents the economic, social, and cultural interests of Alaska Native people connected to the Bristol Bay region and strongly advocates for the more
Bristol Bay Subsistence Council Provides Comments on Federal Subsistence Management Program Review
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Subsistence Board regarding the Programmatic Review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program conducted by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Council provided insights from its recent meeting held in Anchorage that considered the program's effectiveness in meeting subsistence users' needs in the Bristol Bay region.
The Council expressed concerns about the more
Calif. Rep. Garcia Raises Concerns Over OPM's Proposed Forced Distribution of Federal Employee Performance Ratings
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule on federal worker performance appraisal. The rule, titled "Performance Appraisal for General Schedule, Prevailing Rate, and Certain Other Employees," aims to restructure how federal employee job performance is evaluated, but the Committee warns that the proposed forced distribution system could undermine government more
Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform Opposes USDA Delay of Poultry Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Campaign for Contract Agriculture Reform (CCAR), a coalition representing U.S. contract poultry growers and related organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service opposing the agency's proposal to delay the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems Rule. CCAR's letter challenges AMS's justification for postponing the rule, stating that it addresses l more
Cesar Chavez Foundation Opposes HUD Rule on Housing Assistance Eligibility
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Cesar Chavez Foundation, Keene, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The foundation argued that the proposal, which seeks to eliminate prorated housing assistance for mixed-status households, would harm eligible families, destabilize communities, and increase federa more
Citizens Against Government Waste Calls for 340B Drug Pricing Program Reforms in HRSA Public Comment
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Citizens Against Government Waste submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the agency's request for information on a proposed 340B Drug Pricing Program Rebate Model Pilot Program. CAGW expressed concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse in the 340B program and urged reforms to restore its original intent.
The 340B Drug Discount Program, administered by HRSA, has seen e more
Colo. Gov. Polis Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Employment Authorization Rule for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed rule would have detrimental economic, social, and humanitarian impacts on the state.
Colorado's letter highlights the integral role that asylum applicants play in the state's economy. Imm more
Compass Working Capital Urges HUD to Withdraw Citizenship Verification Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Compass Working Capital, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the proposed rule on Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization recommended that HUD retract the rule in full due to concerns over increased administrative burdens that could harm access to housing assistance programs and undermine self-sufficiency initiat more
CPAC Foundation Highlight Concerns Over Medicare Advantage Medical Loss Ratio Reporting Burden
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's proposed extension of the information collection request concerning the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and Prescription Drug Plans.
The CPAC Foundation's Center for Regulatory Freedom supports the aim of ensuring accountabili more
CPAC Foundation Urges Department of Energy to Rescind DEIA Plan Requirement
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in support of the America First Legal Foundation's petition to rescind the DOE's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Plan requirement codified at 48 C.F.R. Sec. 970.5226-1. The letter expressed concerns over the statutory authority and practical effect of this regulation on federal contracting.
The CPAC Foundation's CRF praised DOE more
Decision Assist LLC Proposes Pilot to Address Medicare Hospice Non-Hospice Spending Growth
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Decision Assist LLC, a healthcare reimbursement and coverage strategy consulting firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter critiques CMS's proposed strategies to address the increase in Medicare non-hospice spending during hospice elections and offers a complementary pilot framework aimed at red more
East Alabama Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to replace upfront 340B drug discounts with a rebate-based model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that would implement backend rebates instead of immediate discounts for certain drugs subject to Medicare Part D neg more
Federal Subsistence Management Program Review Highlights Importance of Rural Priority and Traditional Knowledge
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Shannon Magnuson, an Alaska native and subsistence harvester, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program (the Program) during its ongoing review. The Program, established to implement the rural subsistence priority set forth in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) of 1980, provides legal protections for subsistence fishing and hunting to rural Alaskans.
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Florida Citrus Mutual Urges USDA to Approve Soilcea CarriCea T1 Rootstock for Citrus Greening Resistance
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Florida Citrus Mutual, representing nearly 1,500 citrus growers in Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) urging the agency to expedite its determination of nonregulated status for the Soilcea CarriCea T1 Carrizo citrange rootstock. This rootstock has been developed using CRISPR technology in collaboration with the University of Florida to combat the devastating citrus greenin more
Florida Citrus Processors Association Urges USDA to Approve HLB-Resistant Rootstock
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Florida Citrus Processors Association (FCPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Regulatory Services within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), advocating for the approval of nonregulated status for the CarriCea T1 Carrizo citrange rootstock. The petition under review designed to resist Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease, to be used without regulatory restrictions.
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Florida Farm Bureau Federation Urges USDA to Deregulate HLB-Resistant Carrizo Citrange Rootstock
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF), representing over 132,000 member-families including many citrus producers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The letter requests the agency to determine nonregulated status for the HLB-resistant Carrizo Citrange Rootstock, known as CarriCea, developed to combat the devastating effects of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease on Florida's citrus indu more
Government Accountability Project Opposes USDA Delay of Poultry Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Government Accountability Project (GAP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) opposing the proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems Final Rule. GAP, an organization that supports whistleblowers and whistleblowing in food and agriculture sectors, urged AMS to permit the final rule to take effect as planned on July 1, 2026.
GAP empha more
Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribal Government Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Gwichyaa Zhee Gwich'in Tribal Government has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong support for maintaining the current structure and authority of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The letter addresses concerns regarding proposed changes under review by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture and emphasizes the importance of preserving protections for rural subsistence users in Alaska.
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Health Partnership Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Health Partnership Clinic Inc., Olathe, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic, which serves medically underserved urban and rural communities in Johnson County, Kansas, warns that the pilot would impose severe financial and operational risks on Community Health Centers (CHCs) like itself, threatening critical medication access for more
HonorBridge Opposes Waiver Request From Atrium Health for Alleghany Memorial Hospital
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- HonorBridge, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a waiver request filed by Atrium Health. The request seeks approval for Alleghany Memorial Hospital to sever its longstanding relationship with HonorBridge and instead partner with LifeShare Carolinas for organ and tissue donation services. HonorBridge emphasized its four decades of experience serving North Carolina communities and expre more
Hutchinson Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Hutchinson Health, Minnesota, submitted a detailed public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter outlines numerous concerns and fundamental questions about the impact of shifting from the existing upfront discount structure to a rebate-based system within the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Hutchinson Health emphasized its role as more
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Urges Expanded Transparency by Department of Labor on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fees
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding proposed rules on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transparency. IPA supports the DOL's initiative to enhance transparency for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciaries but recommends broader disclosures and operational reforms to address upstream procurement arrangements and PBM practices that impact cost and access to generics.
IPA cautio more
International Code Council Urges U.S. Access Board to Adopt Latest Standards for Universal Changing Stations
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The International Code Council (ICC), a nonprofit organization comprised of over 60,000 members focused on building safety and accessibility, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The letter addresses the Access Board's notice of proposed rulemaking regarding accessibility standards for universal changing stations. The ICC advocates for incorporating the 2026 edition of the ICC A117.1 "Accessible and Usab more
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Opposes USDA Delay of Poultry Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) opposing the proposed delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems final rule. The rule's implementation date is set for July 1, 2026, but the USDA has proposed postponing it until December 31, 2027. The federation represents poultry growers across Louisiana and argues that delaying the more
Marion General Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Marion General Hospital Inc., Marion, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs expressing concerns about the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The hospital cautions that adopting a rebate structure to address 340B duplicate discounts and Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (MDPNP) compliance issues could jeopardize critical funding that supports th more
Mother Earth LLC Supports USDA's Updated U.S. Grades and Standards for Mushrooms
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Mother Earth LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Inspection Division expressing strong support for the agency's updated U.S. Grades and Standards for Mushrooms. The company, which handles packing and shipping 27 million pounds of mushrooms annually and employs staff throughout its supply chain, emphasized that the revisions represent a necessary modernization of standards that have been in place since 1966.
Accordin more
Native Village of Savoonga Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Protections
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Native Village of Savoonga has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program review. Representing one of twenty tribes and twenty-one Alaska Native Corporations in the Bering Strait Region, a rural area with about 10,000 residents, the village emphasizes the importance of ensuring Tribal consultation precedes completion of the scoping report to the Secretary. The letter highlights subsiste more
Nomi Health Urges Labor Department to Expand Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Nomi Health, Orem, Utah, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging an expansion of its proposed rule on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The letter emphasizes that the proposed rule should not be limited to PBMs but extend to other entities involved in administering self-funded group health plans, including third-party administrators (TPAs), health insurers, and other service providers handling medical claims.
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Non-GMO Project Urges USDA to Deny Deregulation of Genetically Engineered African Marigold
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Non-GMO Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), urging the agency to deny a petition filed by Ball Horticultural Company seeking nonregulated status for a genetically engineered African marigold (Tagetes erecta) designed to produce red flower petals. The organization expressed concerns that the current draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA) prepared by APHIS is insufficien more
Olivia Hospital & Clinic Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model at HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Olivia Hospital and Clinic, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration voicing reservations about a potential 340B rebate model pilot program currently under consideration by the agency. The letter responds to the HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs' request for information regarding changes to how 340B pharmaceutical discounts are administered, emphasizing the risks such changes could pose to safety-net providers and thei more
Paug-Vik Inc. Opposes Changes to Rural Subsistence Priority and Federal Subsistence Board Authority
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Paug-Vik Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to proposed regulatory changes under review by the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The company addressed concerns over petitions that could alter the rural subsistence priority for fish and game and limit the authority of the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB).
The letter challenges efforts by groups such as Safari Club International, which propose elimin more
Preserving Rural Preferences in Alaska's Federal Subsistence Management Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Andrea Ogier, a librarian working with Arctic communities to document subsistence practices and specialized knowledge, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program. Ogier emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough review of the program, urging the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to engage in consultations with Alaska Native and rural Alaskan communities before making d more
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Opposes Delay of Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, representing approximately 14,000 farm and ranch families in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems Final Rule. The rule, initially designed to correct long-standing inequities in poultry contracting, aims to enhance transparency and fairness in grower compensation systems.
RMFU high more
Save Long Beach Island Urges Programmatic Environmental Review for Offshore Minerals Leasing
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Save Long Beach Island Inc., a community organization representing over 10,000 supporters from Long Beach Township, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The letter addresses proposed administrative revisions concerning the leasing process for minerals other than oil, gas, and sulfur on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The group voiced concern about the expansive offshore critical more
Sealaska Corp. Submits Comments on Interior's Subsistence Management Program Review
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sealaska Corp., representing over 26,000 Alaska Native shareholders primarily of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian descent, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing the ongoing Subsistence Management Program Review for public lands in Alaska. The corporation provided extensive input on the federal subsistence program's administration and policies as part of the Department's scoping process and plans to engage further in consultat more
Seward Peninsula Subsistence Council Provides Input on Federal Subsistence Management Program Review
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program (FSMP) review conducted by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture. The Council gathered in Nome in January to discuss the program's current organization and functioning and submitted their observations and recommendations to the Federal Subsistence Board for further more
Syracuse Community Health Warns HRSA Against Implementing 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Syracuse Community Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving 30,000 patients annually across 13 clinical locations in Syracuse and Onondaga County, the community health provider argues the program would cause severe financial and operational challenges, particularly for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like itself.
Syr more
Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity Supports Labor Department's Proposal on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Employee Benefits Security Administration proposed rule titled "Improving Transparency into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure." TAPP emphasized the necessity of the proposal to enhance accountability and lower prescription drug costs through increased transparency in the compensation structures of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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Va. Rep. Scott Advocates for Stronger Oversight of Workforce Pell Grants
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns and recommendations regarding the agency's proposed rules to implement changes to the Federal Pell Grant program under Public Law 119-21. This law includes expansions allowing Workforce Pell Grants to students enrolled in eligible short-term, non-degree workforce programs while restricting Pell Grant eligibility for students with full scholarships.
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Wrangell Cooperative Association Opposes Changes to Federal Subsistence Management
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Wrangell Cooperative Association (WCA), a federally recognized Tribe from Southeast Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Safari Club International. The petition requests fundamental changes to the Federal Subsistence Management Program, which the WCA asserts would undermine the rights and livelihoods of Alaska Native and rural communities.
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Yupiit of Andreafski Tribal Council Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Structure
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Yupiit of Andreafski Tribal Council, a federally recognized tribe representing members in St. Mary's, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program review. The council advised against changes that could undermine the rural subsistence priority, the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), or the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM).
The council emphasized preserving all public membe more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump Declares "Blockade Will Remain"
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump Declares "Blockade Will Remain"
By Logan Sekulow
The Strait of Hormuz is open, markets are up, and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is holding, but President Trump says the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place - at least for now.
What this means for global stability, the status of looming threats that could disrupt fragile progress, and future U.S. strategy in the more
British Ambassador Kariuki Condemns Maritime Veto and Announces Shipping Summit
LONDON, England, April 18 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, condemned Russia and China for vetoing a resolution aimed at protecting international shipping during a U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York.
Kariuki stated that Iran has no right to unlawfully impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that attacks in the Gulf have blocked vital exports like fertilizer and fuel. To address these threats, he announced that the United Kingdom and more
Budzinski Questions CFTC Chairman, Highlights Need to Pass PREDICT Act
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026:
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Budzinski Questions CFTC Chairman, Highlights Need to Pass PREDICT Act
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) questioned Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, during a House Agriculture Committee hearing. She pressed for clarity on how the agency is regulating prediction markets and cryptocurrency, and whether it has the resources neede more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Exposes Trump's Sable Offshore Pipeline Lie: One Month of Oil, Prices Have Only Gone Up
SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Governor Newsom exposes Trump's Sable offshore pipeline lie: one month of oil, prices have only gone up
California court affirms state law while Trump and Wright continue to lie to the American people on behalf of Big Oil
What you need to know: A California judge today ruled that the Trump administration's illegal order on the Sable offshore oil pipeline does not ca more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Issues Commentary: Canadians Oppose the Middle East War - Federal Government Doesn't
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 18 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by journalist and photographer Changiz M. Varzi:
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Canadians oppose the Middle East war. The federal government doesn't
Canada has consistently refused to condemn the illegal and aggressive actions of the United States.
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The war that the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran on February 28 has once again put Prime Minister Mark Carney and his foreign affairs team more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Why 'Mowing the Grass' Won't Work in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program:
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Why "Mowing the Grass" Won't Work in Iran
At some point--whether sooner or later--major hostilities against Iran will come to an end. When the formal war with Iran concludes, Israel may hope that the United States would agree to pivot to a "mowing the grass" strategy against Iran--periodic more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Democratic Senate Candidates "Dominate" GOP Opponents in Q1 and Are "Practically Printing Money" in a "Warning Sign" for Republicans
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Democratic Senate Candidates "Dominate" GOP Opponents in Q1 and Are "Practically Printing Money" in a "Warning Sign" for Republicans
In case you missed it, "Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their ability to flip the Senate" as Democratic Senate candidates are "practically printing money," posting "eye-popping," "staggering," and " more
DGA: Biggs Says Inflation Was "Tamed" and "Disputes That Tariffs Contributed To Rising Prices for Arizonans"
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 17, 2026:
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Biggs Says Inflation Was "Tamed" and "Disputes That Tariffs Contributed To Rising Prices for Arizonans"
New reporting from The Copper Courier unveils how gubernatorial candidate "Andy Biggs says inflation was 'tamed' -- but March data show prices rising at their fastest pace since 2024."
The report adds that Arizonans "are seeing the highest prices for things like food takeout, and more
DNC: In Arizona, Trump Fails to Sell His Reckless Economic Policies and Unpopular War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on April 17, 2026:
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In Arizona, Trump Fails to Sell His Reckless Economic Policies and Unpopular War of Choice with Iran
Donald Trump traveled to Arizona today to spin his failing economic policies, which remain deeply unpopular with the American people. No matter how hard Trump tries to spin and gaslight Arizonans, Arizonans paid an extra $2 billion in 2025 because of Trump's reckless tariffs, insur more
DNC: In the States - Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes
Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven lea more
DNC: Prices Continue to Soar Amid Donald Trump's Unpopular War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Prices Continue to Soar Amid Donald Trump's Unpopular War of Choice with Iran
Americans are bearing the brunt of Donald Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran as costs continue to soar with no end in sight. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global supply chains and even after the Strait is fully reopened, it could take months or even years for prices to come more
DNC: Trump Travels to Nevada to Spin His Billionaire Tax Cuts, While Working Families' Refunds Fail to Cover Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on April 16, 2026:
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Trump Travels to Nevada to Spin His Billionaire Tax Cuts, While Working Families' Refunds Fail to Cover Skyrocketing Costs
Donald Trump traveled to Nevada today to spin his failing economy, as prices on gas, groceries, and rent continue to skyrocket and Americans see less-than-promised tax refunds hit their bank accounts. Trump's Big Ugly Bill provided the largest-ever tax handout more
Fed Governor Waller Issues Speech at the David Kaserman Memorial Lecture
AUBURN, Alabama, April 18 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 17, 2026, by Governor Christopher J. Waller at the David Kaserman Memorial Lecture hosted by Auburn University Department of Economics:
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One Transitory Shock After Another
Thank you, Joe, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today./1 My subject, as it often is, is the outlook for the U.S. economy and the implications for monetary policy. My last outlook speech was at the end of February, wh more
Full Transcript: Republican Candidate for California Governor Steve Hilton on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 -- Politico issued the following news release:
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Full Transcript: Republican candidate for California Governor Steve Hilton on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Republican candidate for California Governor Steve Hilton on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
Steve Hilton: This state is desperate for change. We've had 16 years of Democrat one-party rule. They've run everything.
Dasha Burns: Hel more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Outlook for Minority Rebel and Separatist Militants in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by Andrew McGregor, former editor of Terrorism Monitor and Militant Leadership Monitor:
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Outlook for Minority Rebel and Separatist Militants in Iran
Executive Summary:
* Iran's marginalized ethnic minorities, who often endure state suppression, may view current U.S. and Israeli military operations as an opportunity to seize greater autonomy.
* Four minority groups--the Kurds, Balochs, L more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: 'Unconditional Escalation' Marks Iran's Shifting Deterrence Strategy
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by Javad Heiran-Nia, director of the Persian Gulf Studies Group at the Center for Scientific Research and Middle East Strategic Studies in Tehran, Iran, in its Terrorism Monitor:
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'Unconditional Escalation' Marks Iran's Shifting Deterrence Strategy
Executive Summary:
* The weakening of Iran's traditional deterrence--combined with the advanced military capabilities of the United States and more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Houthis and Al-Qaeda Growing Terror Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by Luke Zakedis, an M.A. candidate in International Security at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service, in its Terrorism Monitor:
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Houthis and Al-Qaeda Growing Terror Supply Chain
Executive Summary:
* The Houthis are increasingly exchanging arms, training, and drone technology with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and al-Shabaab, marking a collaboration that trans more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Potential for Kurdish Militants to Capture Territory in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 17, 2026, by reporter and analyst Wladimir van Wilgenburg in its Terrorism Monitor:
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Potential for Kurdish Militants to Capture Territory in Iran
Executive Summary:
* The Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan--made up of 2,500 to 10,000 lightly armed fighters--recently formed amid reports that the United States and Israel were considering offering support to a Kurdish operation in West more
League of Conservation Voters: This Week in Climate Action - April 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 17, 2026:
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Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering Trump and Republicans' attacks on clean air and public lands, and state advancements in energy affordability and climate action.
Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook more
Lufthansa Cargo A321Fs Grounded Due to CityLine Cuts
SURREY, England, April 18 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Lufthansa Cargo A321Fs grounded due to CityLine cuts
By Damian Brett
Lufthansa Cargo's fleet of four Airbus A321 freighters has been temporarily grounded as a result of cuts made to sister airline Lufthansa CityLine that had been operating the aircraft.
Yesterday, the German aviation giant announced that it would immediately remove Lufthansa CityLine's 27 operational aircraft as part of measures aimed at tackling r more
National Guard Bureau Chief Nordhaus Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget:
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Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and esteemed members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 435,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian teammates of the National Guard. I also want to thank SEA Raines, the Senior Enli more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Orban's Fall Sends a Warning Signal to Argentina and Brazil
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by senior fellow Monica de Bolle:
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Orban's fall sends a warning signal to Argentina and Brazil
The crushing defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his far-right Fidesz Party in Hungary on April 12 was widely interpreted as a victory for liberal democracy. But more than that, voters revolted against his 16 years of corruption and economic mismanagement. Their ve more
Ranking Member Markey Demands Transparency From Trump Administration on Impact of Trump's Illegal War on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Demands Transparency from Trump Administration on Impact of Trump's Illegal War on Iran
American small businesses and families face 40% spike at the pump due to Trump's illegal war on Iran
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to Acting Commissioner of th more
Ranking Member Raskin Opens Sweeping Investigation Into "U.S. Special Envoy for Peace" Jared Kushner's Foreign Entanglements and Staggering Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Opens Sweeping Investigation into "U.S. Special Envoy for Peace" Jared Kushner's Foreign Entanglements and Staggering Conflicts of Interest
In Letter, Raskin Warns Kushner's Dual Role as U.S. Negotiator in the Middle East and Financier Funded by Middle Eastern Governments Poses Grave National Security Risks and more
Sens. Shaheen, Schumer, Warren Issue Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2026, with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee:
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Shaheen, Schumer, Warren Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), more
State Dept.: Taking Action Against Iran-Backed Militia Commanders Threatening U.S. Personnel
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 17, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Taking Action Against Iran-Backed Militia Commanders Threatening U.S. Personnel
The United States is taking decisive action to hold accountable seven commanders of Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups who have planned and directed attacks against U.S. personnel, facilities, and interests in Iraq. These individuals lead some of the most repre more
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Economic Fury Targets Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Commanders
Commanders Behind Attacks on U.S. Personnel and Interests
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated seven Iraqi militia commanders responsible for planning, directing, and executing attacks against U.S. personnel, facilities, and interests in Iraq. The individu more
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Commander Anderson Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 budget requests:
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Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the
Subcommittee, it is my privilege to testify on behalf of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
This testimony will provide an overview of the current state of the Ma more
Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, ne more
Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
Arkansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Blumenthal Presses Trump DOJ & Treasury Department on Binance's Lax Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Presses Trump DOJ & Treasury Department on Binance's Lax Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today wrote to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche raising concerns over more
California Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy more
City St George, University of London: U.S. Retains M&A Beauty Pageant Crown
LONDON, England, April 17 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news:
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U.S. retains M&A beauty pageant crown
Bayes' annual global index assessing how alluring 148 countries are to M&A investors reveals the U.S. and Singapore still have what it takes. (Pic above: Women score participants in a 1928 male beauty contest in California).
By Chris Mahoney
The United States and Singapore remained the world's most attractive markets for mergers and acquisitions last year, more
Colorado Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Connecticut Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomac more
Defense Intelligence Agency Director Adams Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations released the following testimony by Marine Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise - Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries remain concerned about regional stability, great power competiti more
Delaware Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
District of Columbia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, more
Florida Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK's words resonate 70 years later
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK's words resonate 70 years later
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From the Atomic Era to AI, JFK's message at Northeastern resonates 70 years later
On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and future President John F. Kennedy spoke at Northeastern University's commencement, heralding the atomic age and a transformation of new industries and processes.
by Tanner Stening
On June 17, 1956, then-U.S. Sen. and more
Georgia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
GUARD Act Legislation by Rep. Self Analyzed
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The GUARD Act, originally introduced by Rep. Keith Self, R-TX, on March 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This proposed legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke tax-exempt status for organizations receiving financial contributions from individuals identified as citizens or nationals of foreign adversaries.
The initiative arises from increasing concerns over the influence of foreign adversaries on U.S. civil so more
Hawaii Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, ne more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman Jackson Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Defense Intelligence Enterprise
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, released the following opening remarks from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise - Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027":
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Today, we will hear from our witnesses on the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, or DIE, and how the DIE is postured for Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond.
This year, I am pleased more
House Democrats Demand Immediate Reinstatement of State Department Energy Bureau and Staff as Iran War Drives Energy Cost Spike
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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House Democrats Demand Immediate Reinstatement of State Department Energy Bureau and Staff as Iran War Drives Energy Cost Spike
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 16 House Democrats in urging the immediate reinstatement of the State Department's Bureau of Energy Resources and its personnel amid severe disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key energy infrastruct more
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel Bills
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel Bills
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) grilled Trump-appointed Energy Secretary Chris Wright on policies that are costing Americans.
Trump and GOP policies and their war with Iran are driving massive price hikes and inflation. Rep. Castor grilled Energy Secretary Chris Wri more
Idaho Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, neg more
Illinois Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Indiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
Iowa Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, nego more
Kansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, ne more
Kentucky Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Lebanon ceasefire: a moment of hope that must hold
OSLO, Norway, April 17 [Category: International] -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release:
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Lebanon ceasefire: a moment of hope that must hold
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"After 46 days of horrific violence, the ceasefire in Lebanon is a moment of hope for civilians across the country. The ceasefire offers people a chance to breathe and to end a conflict that has killed more than 2,000 people and injured many thousands. More than one million people have been displaced.
"Across the coun more
Louisiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel:
"Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more
Maine Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, neg more
Maryland Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Massachusetts Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplom more
Michigan Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Mike Lawler Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Hudson Valley Families
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Hudson Valley Families
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Lawler previously claimed gas price increases from the war with Iran were " absolutely worth it. "
Yesterday, Mike Lawler voted in lockstep with Donald Trump and extreme House Republicans to give the president unchecked power on his reckless war of choice in the Middle East.
more
Minnesota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Mississippi Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomac more
Missouri Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Montana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
Nebraska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Nevada Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, ne more
New Hampshire Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplom more
New Jersey Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy more
New Mexico Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy more
New Mexico in Focus discusses Iran with U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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New Mexico in Focus discusses Iran with U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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This week on New Mexico in Focus, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-NM, dropped by the studio before returning to Washington D.C. Host Nash Jones spoke with the congresswoman about the war in Iran and the position she and her Democratic colleagues are in, as the minority party in a Congress, that never formally authori more
NEW SURVEY: Ohio Farmers Are Getting Crushed Thanks to Jon Husted
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW SURVEY: Ohio Farmers Are Getting Crushed Thanks to Jon Husted
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Ohio Country Journal : Nationwide survey: Most farmers can't afford fertilizer
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Ohio farmers are getting crushed, and Jon Husted is only making things worse. Thanks to the Husted-backed war in Iran, diesel and fertilizer prices have skyrocketed, putting even more strain on farmers already struggling to stay in business. A more
New York Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
NOPE Act Legislation by Rep. Latimer Analyzed
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The NOPE Act, originally introduced by Rep. George Latimer, D-NY, on April 9, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to nullify Iran-related General License U, which permits the delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Iranian origin loaded on vessels starting from March 20, 2026, reflecting a concerted effort to curb Iranian oil exports.
This bill responds to growing concerns over Iran's influence in the glob more
North Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplo more
North Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diploma more
Ohio Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, nego more
Oklahoma Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Oregon Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, ne more
Pennsylvania Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diploma more
Prof. Sheehan: It Takes Discernment to Recognize an American Ally in the Middle East
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Sheehan: It Takes Discernment to Recognize an American Ally in the Middle East
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'The basic test of an alliance is simple: What does it do when the bombs start falling?'
Writing in Newsweek, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and an internationally recognized expert in international affairs, says that the war in Iran is providing more
Republican Voters in AZ-06 "Are Over It" [The Atlantic]
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Republican Voters in AZ-06 "Are Over It" [The Atlantic]
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New reporting from Arizona's Sixth Congressional District is clear: voters are fed up with Juan Ciscomani for co-signing Donald Trump's price-spiking agenda. It's no mystery why...
* Arizonans are paying, on average, an extra $1,700 because of Ciscomani's tariffs, which the vulnerable Republican voted multiple times more
REPUBLICANS DID THAT: Unpopular Republican Tax Day Messaging Drowned Out By Surging Prices At The Pump
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPUBLICANS DID THAT: Unpopular Republican Tax Day Messaging Drowned Out By Surging Prices At The Pump
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While Donald Trump and his MAGA lackeys in Congress cut taxes for their billionaire buddies through the "Big, Ugly Bill," everyday Americans are watching their hard-earned money disappear into their gas tanks.
Despite the national gas average hitting record highs due to Trump more
Rhode Island Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diploma more
Secretary-General Calls Iran's Announcement that Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open for Remainder of Ceasefire 'Step in the Right Direction'
NEW YORK, April 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Calls Iran's Announcement that Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open for Remainder of Ceasefire 'Step in the Right Direction'
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today by the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remain more
South Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplo more
South Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diploma more
Tennessee Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Texas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, neg more
Utah Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, nego more
Vermont Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act Legislation by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Analyzed
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act, originally introduced by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-FL, on April 9, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to provide emergency relief to middle-income Americans facing rising costs of living due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and to curb war profiteering in essential goods.
The ongoing global tensions, particularly the conflict involving the United States, Is more
Washington Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy more
West Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplom more
Wisconsin Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, more
Wyoming Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week.
HOUSE VOTES:
House Vote 1:
IRAN WAR: The House has rejected a bill (H. Con. Res. 40), sponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that would have required the cessation of military action against Iran in the absence of Congressional authorization. Meeks Called for Congress to "assert our constitutional authority and demand a return to the only path that leads to lasting security, diplomacy, n more
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act
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Legislation would require annual reporting to Congress to better assess U.S. ability to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation to mark the 47 th a more
Hayes Supports Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Supports Iran War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted in support of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The legislation failed in the House by a vote of 213 to 214, with 1 voting present.
Congresswoman Hayes released the following statement:
"Today, as more
Menendez Joins Raskin in Push for Independent Commission to Assess Presidential Capacity
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Joins Raskin in Push for Independent Commission to Assess Presidential Capacity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) in introducing legislation that would establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office. This legislation would create the body and process ca more
NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Touting Higher Costs and Broken Promises in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Touting Higher Costs and Broken Promises in Nevada
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's visit to Nevada
"Today, Donald Trump came to town trying to sell more of his broken promises to working families who are paying more as a result of his billionaires-first agenda al more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution.
"I voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution to reassert Congress' role to decide when and how our nation goes to war. I will not stand idly by as President Trump continues to usurp tha more
RMI Bucks the Trend of Construction Industry Contraction
WEST SUSSEX, England, April 16 [Category: Construction] -- The National Federation of Builders posted the following news:
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RMI Bucks the Trend of Construction Industry Contraction
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Between December 2025 and February 2026, UK GDP grew by 0.5%; however, unlike services and production, which grew by 0.5% and 1.2% respectively, construction fell by 2.0%.
Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: "The economy is in a stronger place than many pr more
Senator Marshall: President Trump Continues to Fight for Our Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: President Trump Continues to Fight for Our Farmers
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Senator Marshall Joins RFD TV Market Day Report
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Suzanne Alexander on RFD TV's Market Day Report to discuss the increased benefits farmers are receiving this tax season, how President Trump has fought for farmers, how international events have affected input pri more
WATCH: Padilla Confronts Trump OMB Director About Cost of Iran War, Rising Prices for Families
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Confronts Trump OMB Director About Cost of Iran War, Rising Prices for Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, questioned Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), about President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and its eye-popping 42% increase in defense spending. Padi more
Navy Federal's Cost of Car Ownership Index Shows Spike in Vehicle Ownership Costs Driven by Gasoline Prices
VIENNA, Virginia, April 13 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release:
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Navy Federal's Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index Shows Spike in Vehicle Ownership Costs Driven by Gasoline Prices
Data tracks various costs of vehicle ownership, including gasoline, maintenance and servicing fees
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Navy Federal Credit Union today released the latest iteration of its Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index, revealing a record-high in the cost of owning a vehicle. The COCO Index r more
