Ariz. Corporation Chairman Myers Returns to Capitol Hill: Protects Ratepayers From Data Center Costs
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 30 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Chairman Myers Returns to Capitol Hill: Protects Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Chairman Nick Myers appeared before the congressional subcommittee on Energy in Washington, D.C. to testify on various federal bills addressing critical energy issues, including load forecasting best practices, advanced transmission technology, ratepayer prote more
As AI Chatbots Abuse Kids, NCOSE and RAINN Urge Congress to Pass GUARD Act to Protect Minors From AI Chatbot Exploitation
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news with Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network:
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As AI Chatbots Abuse Kids, NCOSE and RAINN Urge Congress to Pass GUARD Act to Protect Minors from AI Chatbot Exploitation
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and RAINN are urging the U.S. Congress to expeditiously pass the GUARD Act as proposed by its sponsors to protect children from the harms of AI chatbots. The GUARD (Guidelines for U more
Chairmen Garbarino, Moolenaar Announce Joint Investigation Into National Security Risks Posed by PRC AI Models
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Chairmen Garbarino, Moolenaar Announce Joint Investigation into National Security Risks Posed by PRC AI Models
Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar more
Chairmen Moolenaar, Garbarino Announce Joint Investigation Into Airbnb, Anysphere, and the National Security Risks Posed by Chinese AI Models
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Chairmen Moolenaar, Garbarino Announce Joint Investigation into Airbnb, Anysphere, and the National Security Risks Posed by Chinese AI Models
Today, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman A more
Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour With Visit to Hudson Valley Community College
ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Hudson Valley Community College
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
Visit Highlights Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technology Programs
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Troy, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. more
Committee Releases FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Committee Releases FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 30th at 8:00 a.m. The markup will be more
CTA Commends House Energy Committee Action, Pledges Industry Partnership
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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CTA Commends House Energy Committee Action, Pledges Industry Partnership
The following statement is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R):
"Innovation requires electrons. U.S. leadership in AI, robotics, quantum computing and other frontier technologies depends on reliable, affordable energy.
CTA commends the House Energy a more
Early Detection System for Alzheimer's Wins SAS Hackathon
CARY, North Carolina, April 30 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Early detection system for Alzheimer's wins SAS Hackathon
Katalyze Data's DementAI, powered by SAS Viya, helps clinical teams find subtle patterns of decline earlier, improving care
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SAS INNOVATE, DALLAS - The overall winner of the fifth global SAS Hackathon has developed an AI driven system designed to identify Alzheimer's disease up to two years s more
Energy Subcommittee Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a hearing to discuss legislative solutions to meet growing power demand while protecting ratepayers:
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"Good morning and welcome to today's legislative hearing to discuss proposals to improve the power sector during this time of historic load growth and affordability challenges.
"Access to reliable and affordable ene more
Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers.
"Our global competitors are not slowing down. China is more
Financial Services Committee Reviews Updated Basel III and Capital Framework Proposals
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Full Committee Reviews Updated Basel III and Capital Framework Proposals
Yesterday, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing examining how the Trump Administration's revised capital proposals, including Basel III, are appropriately right-sized to strike the proper balance between safety and soundness and economic g more
Food and Water Watch: AI Giants Anthropic and Open AI Supercharged Lobbying Spending Under Trump
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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AI Giants Anthropic and Open AI Supercharged Lobbying Spending Under Trump
Anthropic Lobbying Increases 500% Since Biden's Term; Open AI Lobbying Doubles
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New analysis from Food & Water Watch finds that federal lobbying spending from AI industry giants Anthropic and Open AI ballooned in the five quarters since Donald Trump took office compared to the previous five quarters under the Biden administrati more
Gartner HR Survey Finds 47% of Managers Say They Are Working Harder Than One Year Ago
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner HR Survey Finds 47% of Managers Say They Are Working Harder Than One Year Ago
Overview
* Managers Who Focus on Performance First Are 20% More Likely to Meet Performance Goals
* Employees with Performance Focused Managers Are More Satisfied with Their Work Experience
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Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them more
Gartner Survey Finds Technology Integration and Talent Perceived as Key Roadblocks to Scaling AI in Supply Chain
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds Technology Integration and Talent Perceived as Key Roadblocks to Scaling AI in Supply Chain
Analysts to Discuss Strategies to Build AI-Native Supply Chains at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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More than half (56%) of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) say integrating AI with legacy systems and processes is a major cha more
Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Hire City Colleges of Chicago Students
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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Gov. Pritzker and IBM Collaborate to Bring 750 New Jobs to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, hire City Colleges of Chicago Students
Governor JB Pritzker and IBM today announced the company's new FutureNow Chicago delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As part of FutureNow Chicago, IBM will create 750 new full-time jobs in AI, cybersecurity, data science, qu more
Greater Allegheny Celebrates Student Research at Spring 2026 Conference
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news:
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Greater Allegheny celebrates student research at spring 2026 conference
Conference highlights award recipients across multiple categories
By Nick Trunzo
Penn State Greater Allegheny has announced the award recipients from its spring 2026 Research and Creativity Conference. Supported by the campus' honors program each semester, the conference brings together work from more
Johns Hopkins: Americans Support Cannabis Rescheduling, Study Finds
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Americans support cannabis rescheduling, study finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins and the UC San Diego used artificial intelligence to analyze comments in the public record
Jill Rosen
Most people strongly support the federal government's reclassification of cannabis, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence to analyze more than 40,000 comments in the public record.
The find more
Juvenile Products Industry Demonstrates Resilience Amid Regional Divergence in the Americas
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Juvenile Products Industry Demonstrates Resilience Amid Regional Divergence in the Americas
Mexico, Brazil, and Canada Grow as U.S. Market Adjusts; Price Increases Remain a Consistent Theme
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The juvenile products industry across the Americas is showing resilience despite uneven regional performance, according to new p more
Mattel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, California, April 30 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
First Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year
* Net Sales of $862 million, up 4% as reported, and 1% in constant currency
* Gross Margin of 44.9%, a decrease of 450 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin1 of 45.1%, a decrease of 450 basis points
* Operating Loss of $103 million, as compared to a loss of $53 million; A more
Michigan State University: Students Develop Working Technology for Local Businesses Through College of Social Science AI Experiential Learning Course
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:
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Students develop working technology for local businesses through College of Social Science AI Experiential Learning course
The College of Social Science debuted a new Experiential Learning course this spring: 'AI Workflows & Organizational Intelligence,' which teaches students to build real working Artificial Intelligence systems. Students worked throughout the semester wit more
Mingyan Liu Appointed Next U-M Engineering Dean
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Mingyan Liu appointed next U-M Engineering dean
Mingyan Liu, associate dean for academic affairs at University of Michigan Engineering and the T. C. Chang Professor of Engineering, has been appointed the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, effective May 15, 2026.
Liu is also professor of electrical engineering and computer science, with tenure. An internationally recognized U-M researcher, Liu has more
Pallone Opening Statement at Energy Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Pallone Opening Statement at Energy Legislative Hearing
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Energy Subcommittee hearing on "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers:"
It's been 15 months since Republicans more
Penn State-Schuykill: 33 Faculty Members Earn Opportunity Grant Awards
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards
By Sean Yoder
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year.
Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development more
Preclinical Efficacy of Experimental Peptide Therapy Suggests a New Target for Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatments, UTHealth Houston Researchers Find
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Preclinical efficacy of experimental peptide therapy suggests a new target for metastatic breast cancer treatments, UTHealth Houston researchers find
By Catherine Marfin
A peptide that successfully targeted and killed metastatic cancer cells in mice may open the door to developing more efficient ways to detect and treat metastatic breast cancer in humans, UTHealth Ho more
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS ANNOUNCES 'NEW AFFORDABILITY AGENDA'
On Wednesday, the Congressional Progressive Caucus announced the New Affordability Agenda, a slate of bold new ideas to tackle the cost of living crisis facing working Americans.
These bills tackle the biggest parts of most American's budgets, making cheaper: prescription drugs, groceries, housing, utility bills, gas, more
Qualcomm Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
SAN DIEGO, California, April 30 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Qualcomm Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Revenues: $10.6 billion
GAAP EPS: $6.88, Non-GAAP EPS: $2.65
--Record Quarterly QCT Automotive Revenues--
--Diversification: Combined QCT Automotive and IoT Revenues Grew 20% Year-Over-Year--
--Completed $5.4B of Share Repurchases in First Half of Fis more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Congress Doesn't Need to Abandon the "Actual Knowledge" Standard to Keep Kids Safe Online
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by technology policy analyst Nicole Shekhovtsova:
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Congress doesn't need to abandon the "actual knowledge" standard to keep kids safe online
Broadening COPPA's "actual knowledge" standard would create legal uncertainty that pushes companies to increase privacy risks for everyone.
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As Congress debates new legislation intended to protect kids online, it is considering changing a more
Report Highlights Clean Energy Investment Trends Amid Policy Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSrpt) -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following news release:
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New Report Highlights Clean Energy Investment Trends Amid Policy Uncertainty
A new report on the energy investment landscape shows the clean energy market surged in 2025, and investment in clean energy projects is likely to reach a record high in 2026. Continued policy uncertainty and other factors could diminish investor interest in clean energy projects after this year.
The re more
Researchers demonstrate ultra-low noise levels of an innovative qubit platform
ARGONNE, Illinois, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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A quieter world for quantum
Researchers demonstrate ultra-low noise levels of an innovative qubit platform
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The latest study on an electron-on-neon qubit, invented at Argonne, shows its strong potential to scale quantum information processing.
Quantum bits (qubits) are the fundamental building blocks of quantum information processing. A novel qubit pla more
Save the Children, Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios Launch Global Campaign for 'Masters of the Universe' Film
WESTPORT, Connecticut, April 30 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Save the Children, Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios Launch Global Campaign for "Masters of the Universe" Film
Partnership will mobilize fandom to create real-world impact for children worldwide
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Global humanitarian organization Save the Childre more
MILPITAS, California, April 30 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
AI-driven Demand and Signs of Broad-based Recovery Boost Global Silicon Wafer Shipments, Despite Mixed Market Conditions
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The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer more
Senator Murray Presses Administration Officials on Trump Pitch to Bloat War Budget While Shortchanging Nonproliferation Programs
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Senator Murray Presses Administration Officials on Trump Pitch to Bloat War Budget While Shortchanging Nonproliferation Programs
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget r more
Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- The University of Maryland Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy
A 41-year-old Silver Spring woman who has endured debilitating pain crises and frequent hospitalizations throughout much of her life as the result of sickle cell disease has been treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) with her own genetically more
Subcommittee Chairman Stauber: Powering the 21st Century With American Copper
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Powering the 21st Century with American Copper
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the role of copper in U.S. economic strength, national security and energy. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response:
"Copper is more
Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens Lead First Australian Study on Quantum Timing to Strengthen the Future of Power Grids
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release:
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Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens lead first Australian study on quantum timing to strengthen the future of power grids
Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are undertaking first-of-its-kind research in Australia, into how quantum-enhanced timing can help future-proof the energy grid and increase gr more
Texas A&M Engineering: Bridging AI and Nuclear Power for Enhanced Reactor Safety
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Bridging AI and nuclear power for enhanced reactor safety
A new artificial intelligence tool developed by Texas A&M researchers could support nuclear engineers and operators by providing real-time insights for advanced reactor systems.
By Michelle Revels, Texas A&M Engineering
Nuclear reactors generate reliable, low-carbon electricity by using heat from nuclear fission to tu more
University of Glasgow Report Highlights Policy Challenges in Digital Creative Economy
WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Centre for Regulation of the Creative Economy - A report from University of Glasgow CREATe Centre, Scotland - January 2026 (76 pages)
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The University of Glasgow CREATe Centre issued a report examining the evolving legal and regulatory landscape shaping the digital creative economy, with a focus on artificial intelligence, data-driven markets, and intellectual property. The report analyzes the centre's research activities and policy contributions between 2 more
University of Houston: Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data
HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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New Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data
University of Houston Engineers Reveal How Houston's Flood Risk Has Shifted Over Time
Key Takeaways
* Using AI, UH engineers developed a framework to extract flood hazard data from historical flood insurance maps.
* The team applied the framework to three case studies in Greater Houston, finding flood hazards significantly expanded over tim more
University of Mississippi: Storytelling AI Could Help Identify Loneliness, Depression in Elders
OXFORD, Mississippi, April 30 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:
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Storytelling AI Could Help Identify Loneliness, Depression in Elders
Ole Miss, University of Memphis partner to address isolation in older generation
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Social isolation and loneliness produce serious impacts on mental and physical health, and older adults are likely to experience these conditions. A new project aims to use artificial intelligence to help identify loneliness of older adults as the more
University of Rochester: Honors and Awards Showcase Faculty Achievements
ROCHESTER, New York, April 30 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news:
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Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements
Jennifer Roach
URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations.
University of Rochester faculty are leaders in their fields who are regularly recognized with regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and commun more
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news:
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Experts Highlight How Technology Is Transforming Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Recruitment
Slow and uneven clinical trial recruitment is one of the greatest obstacles to developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Limited evidence on effective recruitment strategies has made it difficult to identify opportunities for improvement. more
Verisk Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 30 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on April 29, 2026:
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Verisk Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
* Revenue was $783 million, up 3.9%, and up 4.7% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis, a non-GAAP measure.
* Net income was $234 million, up 0.8%.
* Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $438 million, up 5.0%, and up 5.9% on an OCC basis.
* Diluted GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $1.73, up 4 more
Virginia Tech Project Selected for National AgriProspects Workforce Development Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award
AI-powered training tools help loggers practice complex bucking decisions before entering the field.
By Chris Moody
Hardwood forests are a cornerstone of Virginia's rural economy, yet one of its most critical operational decisions, log bucking, remains under-supported in workforce training.
A step toward supporting that tra more
ARLIES Film Festival 2026 Winners
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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ARLIES Film Festival 2026 Winners
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The 11th annual ARLIES Film Festival featured 49 videos by ARL members, shown at the ARL Spring Association Meeting in Knoxville and live streamed on the ARL YouTube channel this week. The festival highlights and shares videos developed by member institutions to increase knowledge and use of libraries, their spaces, services, collections, a more
'Last Mile' fund helps NMSU computer science students cross the finish line
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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'Last Mile' fund helps NMSU computer science students cross the finish line
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For college students out of options, the Last Mile Education Fund provides a faster way to support degree completion in high-demand STEM fields.
At New Mexico State University, 19 students (14 of them majoring in computer science) have benefitted from the fund this academic year. In fall 2025 and spring 2026, N more
2026 URCA Symposium featured new academic participation, new award
ASHLAND, Ohio, April 29 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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2026 URCA Symposium featured new academic participation, new award
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While the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium at Ashland University's John C. Myers Convocation Center on April 22 may have looked familiar to those who have attended some of the previous 16 editions, upon closer inspection there were a couple of new features this year that added a nice twist to the annual event that is more
42 Dems Vote for Trump's Surveillance Agenda as FISA Fight Moves to Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release:
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42 Dems Vote for Trump's Surveillance Agenda as FISA Fight Moves to Senate
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Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, the House voted to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This three-year renewal lacks any needed privacy reforms like a warrant requirement to close the backd more
Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group Releases the 2026 Health, Wealth, and Dignity Agenda for California
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Ad Hoc Latino Leaders Group Releases the 2026 Health, Wealth, and Dignity Agenda for California
The agenda outlines policy priorities critical to California's future and elevates the concerns of communities too often excl more
AI-assisted approach identifies IRS4 as a promising drug target in multiple solid tumors
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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AI-assisted approach identifies IRS4 as a promising drug target in multiple solid tumors
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Published today in Science Advances, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists used a mix of genetic cancer dependency data, artificial intelligence (AI) and naturally occurring mutations to prioritize safer cancer drug targets. They focused their efforts on targ more
Alan McKim of Clean Harbors says Northeastern changed his life
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Alan McKim of Clean Harbors says Northeastern changed his life
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Graduate school speaker and university benefactor Alan McKim of Clean Harbors tells Northeastern students AI is an opportunity, not burden
Alan McKim of environmental cleanup company Clean Harbors tells graduate students to embrace AI and remember "your character will matter more than your code."
by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert April 2 more
AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation
Responding to the escalating risk of AI-manipulated images, videos and audio that impersonate physicians, the American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new comprehensive policy framework (https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/ai-generated-deepfakes.pdf) to establish clear, enforceable protectio more
Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America
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NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy ("Ares") have acquired a 32.4 more
Blackstone Infrastructure to Invest up to EUR2 Billion in Leading Pan-European Renewables Developer Eurowind Energy
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Blackstone Infrastructure to Invest up to EUR2 Billion in Leading Pan-European Renewables Developer Eurowind Energy
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Blackstone investment to accelerate Eurowind's development activities across Europe
CEO Jens Rasmussen will continue to lead the company and remain invested alongside Norlys, Denmark's largest integrated energy and telecoms group
LONDON, UK - more
Bryant receives transformative gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 to expand Campus Ministry and support interfaith programming, religious literacy
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant receives transformative gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 to expand Campus Ministry and support interfaith programming, religious literacy
Bryant University is pleased to announce a significant gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 that will expand the Campus Ministry, support student faith formation and leadership development, and expand programming and initiatives. As part of the gift more
Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium
PASADENA, California, April 29 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Caltech Hosts Quantum Benchmarking Symposium
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Quantum computers and other devices hold incredible promise for enabling new types of sensors and communications, improving simulations of physical and chemical systems, and ushering in new levels of secure cryptography. While dangling such possibilities, quantum advances also pose something of a conundrum: Once quantum systems are big enoug more
Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Can humanity ever attain a shared 'green' future?
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NYT columnist Thomas Friedman moderates Clark climate panel
Our shared climate future, and the imperative to improve its prospects for all of us, brought together a panel of thought leaders and an audience eager to hear their perspectives at the Climate Forum in Tilton Hall on April 13.
The panelists, Thomas Friedman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yor more
Congress Urged to Reject Fast-Tracking of Harmful Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Congress Urged to Reject Fast-Tracking of Harmful Data Centers
Nearly 120 community, labor, climate and environmental justice organizations representing millions of people across the country today urged Congress to reject efforts to fast-track artificial intelligence or data centers through permitting reform or other must-pass legislation.
Despite growing nationwide opposi more
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Giving Parents Control Over Kids' AI Chatbot Use
U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, along with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Committee Chairman; Brian Schatz (D-HI); and Adam Schiff (D-CA), introduced the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology Act (CHATBOT Act). The bipartisan legislation would r more
Department of War launches Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program to accelerate skills-based hiring for a future-ready workforce, bolster national security
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Department of War launches Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program to accelerate skills-based hiring for a future-ready workforce, bolster national security
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WASHINGTON - At the U.S. Department of Labor's National Apprenticeship Week National Signing Day Ceremony April 28, the U.S. Department of War Office of the Chief Information Officer announced the laun more
eBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
SAN JOSE, California, April 29 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release:
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eBay Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
* Revenue of $3.1 billion, up 19% on an as-reported basis and up 17% on an FX-Neutral basis
* Gross Merchandise Volume ("GMV") of $22.2 billion, up 18% on an as-reported basis and up 14% on an FX-Neutral basis
* GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings per diluted more
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices
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A new method developed by MIT researchers can accelerate a privacy-preserving artificial intelligence training method by about 81 percent. This advance could enable a wider array of resource-constrained edge devices, like sensors and smartwatches, to deploy more accurate AI models while keeping user data secure.
The M more
Entergy Texas' Power Your Future Scholarship program now accepting applications to support technology students at HBCUs
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas' Power Your Future Scholarship program now accepting applications to support technology students at HBCUs
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Applications are open through May 7 for current college undergraduates pursuing technology majors
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas is proud to announce its Power Your Future Scholarship program is now open for applications until May 7, designed to support curre more
Faculty sharpen classroom tools to support student success in math and physics
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 29 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Faculty sharpen classroom tools to support student success in math and physics
New strategies will help students engage difficult concepts, receive faster feedback, and access support beyond traditional class hours
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In mathematics and physics, a difficult problem can become a turning point.
For Kentucky State University faculty, the question is how to make sure that moment becomes an opportunit more
Fannie Mae First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
Adapted from comments delivered by Peter Akwaboah, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and Chryssa C. Halley, Chief Financial Officer, Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C.
Fannie Mae Moderator:
Good day, and welcome to the. At this time, I will now turn it over to your host, Terence O'Hara, Fannie Mae's Director of Enterprise Communications.
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Fedorchak presses for fair cost allocation, highlights grid solutions at Energy Subcommittee hearing
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak presses for fair cost allocation, highlights grid solutions at Energy Subcommittee hearing
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Washington, D.C. - At today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled, "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers," Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) emphasized a clear principle: those who drive the need for new energy infrastructure s more
Four Yalies Receive 2026 Soros Fellowships for 'New Americans'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Four Yalies receive 2026 Soros fellowships for 'New Americans'
Three Yale students and a recent Yale College alumnus are among 30 individuals to receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which support graduate studies for immigrants or children of immigrants.
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Three current Yale students and a member of the Yale College Class of 2023 are among the 30 individuals to receive 2026 Paul & Dais more
From First-Gen Engineer to PwC: A Four-Year Yes Strategy
LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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From First-Gen Engineer to PwC: A Four-Year Yes Strategy
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Alexa Garcia grew up in Covina, about an hour east of USC, raised on 90s rock and a strong work ethic. Nobody in her family had ever gone into engineering. When Alexa told her parents she was heading to USC Viterbi for computer science, they were excited and a little worried. They had heard the sam more
FY2025 DOD Audit Results Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12627) on April 28, 2026, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2025 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Und more
Georgetown Announces Graduation Speakers for the Class of 2026
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Georgetown University issued the following news:
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Georgetown Announces Graduation Speakers for the Class of 2026
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and John Kerry, former secretary of state, are among the 13 speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at Georgetown's commencement this year.
Brady will speak to undergraduates in the School of Business on May 16. The former football player won the most Super Bowl titles of any quarterback in NFL history more
Graduate student speakers say Northeastern handed them the key
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Graduate student speakers say Northeastern handed them the key
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Three outstanding students tell fellow grads to 'hold onto that feeling of belonging' during the graduate commencement ceremony at Fenway Park.
by Hannah Morse
by Erin Kayata April 29, 2026
Daniela Gonzalez arrived at Northeastern University with a doctorate in biological science and 10 years of lab work under her belt -more experi more
Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are
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Hilary Duff tells Northeastern class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are
Singer and actor Hilary Duff and student speakers encouraged Northeastern graduates to find their voice and pursue their dreams on their own terms.
By Cody Mello-Klein
For Northeastern University's class of 2026, commencement was "what dreams are mad more
HumanListening Launches EVE Qual Pro
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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HumanListening Launches EVE Qual Pro
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HumanListening has launched EVE Qual Pro, a Qualitative AI tool designed for researchers and agencies that want speed and scale without sacrificing methodological rigor.
While AI has made qualitative research faster and more accessible, much of the market has focused on conversation over craft. EVE Qual Pro is built differently, embedding proven qual more
ICYMI: CRES Q&A With Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.): All-of-the-Above Energy in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: CRES Q&A With Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.): All-of-the-Above Energy in North Carolina
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ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named Tim Moore (R-N.C.) CRESponsible leader for the month of April. Each more
Illinois Institute of Technology Reveal Mythos Cybersecurity Risks
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has demonstrated an ability to uncover cybersecurity flaws with unprecedented efficiency, according to Maurice Dawson, Illinois Institute of Technology associate professor of information technology and management. While the model has not identified unknown categories of threats, the speed at which it operates represents a shift in the landscape of digital defense.
A preview of the system found remote code v more
INTEC Signs Agreement With Miami Dade College for AI Training
MIAMI, Florida, April 29 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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INTEC Signs Agreement With Miami Dade College for AI Training
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The agreement includes the offering of AI clinics, delivered through a hybrid educational model, aimed at professionals and business leaders.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 29, 2026 - The Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) and Miami Dade College (MDC) have signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen the capabilities more
Iona University Explore Meaningful Careers in the AI Age
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Labor economist David Autor opened a conference at Iona University to examine the transformation of the workplace and education in the era of artificial intelligence. Hosted by the Gabelli Center for Teaching and Learning, the event focused on finding meaningful careers as technology changes the nature of professional expertise.
Autor, a professor at MIT, argued that the central issue is how technology alters the domain-specific knowledge required to accomplish valuable more
Joseph E. Aoun tells grads they are prepared to step into the unknown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Joseph E. Aoun tells grads they are prepared to step into the unknown
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'A moment of consequence.' President Joseph E. Aoun tells graduates the world they will enter will not offer 'a clear map'
Wednesday's ceremony was not only a celebration of all that the graduates' achieved during their time at Northeastern, but their "readiness" to enter a world "that doesn't stay still," President Joseph E. Ao more
Lawmakers move to halt U.S. data center boom
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Lawmakers move to halt US data center boom
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U.S. state and federal lawmakers are working to halt the rampant data center buildout
Responding to the mounting opposition to the rapid data center buildout in the U.S., Senator Bernie Sanders announced the "Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act" that, if passed, would put a hold on the construction of any ne more
Matt Scott and Kyle Rosenthal Join CNAS Board of Advisors
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release:
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Matt Scott and Kyle Rosenthal Join CNAS Board of Advisors
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Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is delighted to announce that Matt Scott and Kyle Rosenthal have joined the Center's Board of Advisors.
Kyle Rosenthal is the founder and chair of TachTech, a cybersecurity services firm enabling secure digital transformation for Global 2000 and f more
Mayo Clinic AI detects pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis in landmark validation study
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic AI detects pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before diagnosis in landmark validation study
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -A Mayo Clinic -developed artificial intelligence (AI) model can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine abdominal CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis. It identifies subtle signs of disease before tumors are visible, when curative more
Media Tip Sheet: Elon's Testimony Against OpenAI
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Elon's Testimony Against OpenAI
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A high stakes trial may reshape how AI companies are governed. In a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, Elon Musk testified against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI accusing OpenAI of stealing a charity by shifting to a profit-driven model.
Mary Anne Franks, Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology, and more
Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Tokyo Airport's Newest Hires: Humanoid Robots
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At Tokyo Airport, your bags may be loaded into a plane by humanoid robots. More than 60 million passengers pass through this airport every year and, amid a labor shortage, these robots offer a solution to overburdened employees.
Jungho Suh, teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University, specializes in strate more
Microsoft Cloud and AI strength fuels third quarter results
REDMOND, Washington, April 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Microsoft Cloud and AI strength fuels third quarter results
Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year:
* Revenue was $82.9 billion and increased 18% (up 15% in constant currency)
* Operating income was $38.4 billion and increased 20% (up 16% in constant currency)
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Microsoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations website
REDMOND, Washington, April 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release:
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Microsoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations website
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REDMOND, Wash. -April 29, 2026 - Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that fiscal year 2026 third-quarter financial results are available on its Investor Relations website. The direct link to the earnings press release is https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/earnings/FY-2026-Q3/press-release-web more
Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support AI/AN Health Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support AI/AN Health Organizations
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would allow U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps officers to be assigned to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). The PHS ACCESS Act addresses an oversight in current law to authorize thes more
OneGov Saves Taxpayers $1.1 Billion in First Year
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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OneGov Saves Taxpayers $1.1 Billion in First Year
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GSA transforms federal tech buying through unified purchasing power
Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced OneGov saved taxpayers $1.1 billion in its first year by revolutionizing how the federal government buys technology. The Trump Administration initiative consolidated fragmented IT purchasing across agencies int more
Pallone Announces Coding and App Building Competition for NJ Students
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Announces Coding and App Building Competition for NJ Students
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) announced that his office will be participating in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students interested in computer science, app development, and coding. The Challenge submission period will run from May 1, 2026, through October 26, 2026 more
Paper: Autonomous AI-based drug prescribing rife with potential problems
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Paper: Autonomous AI-based drug prescribing rife with potential problems
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in Utah developed by a health-technology startup company uses artificial intelligence to automatically renew certain prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Ur more
Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute
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Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will join the departments of Pediatrics and Genetics at the Perelm more
Penn Medicine and CHOP Name Founding Director for Lurie Autism Institute, Advancing New Era of Autism Research
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Penn Medicine and CHOP Name Founding Director for Lurie Autism Institute, Advancing New Era of Autism Research
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Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Dr. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will j more
Pomona College: How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era
CLAREMONT, California, April 29 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 28, 2026, involving President G. Gabrielle Starr:
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How Human Intelligence Can Succeed in the AI Era
California has long been a leader in technological innovation, including the recent development of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs). But California residents are wondering how this new technology will impact their futures.
As Pomona College prepares to host a gubernatorial deba more
Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 29 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists
The Poynter Institute today announced the relaunch of its Introductory Certificate in Editing. The refreshed Introductory Certificate includes updates that reflect how editing is practiced today. Learners will work with current examples, complete quizzes designed to build relevant skills, and more
Purdue student entrepreneurs receive $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue student entrepreneurs receive $50,000 from Purdue Innovates Incubator
Four teams of Purdue University student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 from the Purdue Innovates Incubator during the finals of the 2026 New Venture Challenge. The annual six-workshop series prepares startups for market entry and fundraising.
Ten teams were named finalists and showcased their technology at demonstra more
Reauthorizations Accelerate Tech for War Department
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Reauthorizations Accelerate Tech for War Department
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The recent reauthorization of a couple of small business technology programs opens the gates for the War Department to get cutting-edge technology more quickly into the hands of warfighters.
The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs have, for decades, been cornerstones of defense innovation by allocating billi more
ReliaQuest, FSU launch AI and cybersecurity partnership to accelerate research and real-world innovation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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ReliaQuest, FSU launch AI and cybersecurity partnership to accelerate research and real-world innovation
Annual innovation challenge will connect students and faculty with industry mentors, datasets and applied research priorities
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ReliaQuest and Florida State University today announced a new partnership designed to advance research and real-world application of artificial intelligence in cybersec more
Rep. Gillen Presses NOAA Administrator on the Dangerous Shortage of Aviation Meteorologists and Protecting Beachgoers from Rip Currents on Long Island
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Presses NOAA Administrator on the Dangerous Shortage of Aviation Meteorologists and Protecting Beachgoers from Rip Currents on Long Island
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A video of the full remarks is available HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) questioned Dr. Neil Jacobs, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), during a House Science, Space, and Techno more
Rep. Summer Lee Joins Progressive Caucus in Unveiling 'New Affordability Agenda' to Lower Costs and Take on Corporate Influence
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Joins Progressive Caucus in Unveiling 'New Affordability Agenda' to Lower Costs and Take on Corporate Influence
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - APRIL 29, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) in announcing the New Affordability Agenda, a bold legislative package aimed at tackling the rising cost of living for working fa more
Research finds journalism classes lack consistent approach to AI use across institutions
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Research finds journalism classes lack consistent approach to AI use across institutions
Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming more embedded in journalism, part of how journalists write, edit, research and more. But little is known about how future journalists are learning about the technology. New research from the University of Kansas has found journalism classes across the country are taking vary more
Rethinking robotics with physical intelligence
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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Rethinking robotics with physical intelligence
Today's advances in robotics are often driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and perception. But in complex and constrained environments, the limiting factor is often hardware, not software. Systems that rely on constant data processing, high-bandwidth communication, and centralized compute can face delays, power more
Robotics program blends versatility, creativity and hands-on creation
RENO, Nevada, April 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Robotics program blends versatility, creativity and hands-on creation
Robotics and its close cousin, artificial intelligence, are shaping how we live and work, and Nevada Engineering is responding with new programs to prepare the next generation of engineers.
The robotics master's degree program launched in fall 2025, producing two graduates this past winter. A robotics minor providing a broad exposure to r more
Sage Deepens Collaboration With AWS to Fast-Track Agentic AI for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Sage Deepens Collaboration with AWS to Fast-Track Agentic AI for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
The expanded collaboration makes it easier for businesses to adopt AI-powered financial management, migrate to the cloud, and tap into new solutions in AWS Marketplace
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SAN FRANCISCO - Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, an more
Sage Expands AI Agents Across Finance, HR and Operations to Automate Workflows and Help Teams Act Faster With Control
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026:
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Sage expands AI agents across finance, HR and operations to automate workflows and help teams act faster with control
New AI agents embedded across Sage solutions help organizations move beyond analyzing data to automating workflows and acting on insights with confidence, control and accountability
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Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accountin more
Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations to End Back-Office Bottlenecks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 29 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Launches Agentforce Operations to End Back-Office Bottlenecks
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Slow, manual back-office processes break customer experiences and hold companies back. Agentforce Operations solves this problem by making every process fast, accurate, and automated.
Specialized back-office agents autonomously perform work a more
Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking
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EL SEGUNDO, California - In the modern era of emerging and pacing threats, the ability to clearly see the battlespace is no longer a given. As adversaries develop increasingly sophisticated ways to deny and contest traditional airspace, the U.S. military is l more
MILPITAS, California, April 29 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
AI-driven Demand and Signs of Broad-based Recovery Boost Global Silicon Wafer Shipments, Despite Mixed Market Conditions
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The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the more
Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force-Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Simulation & Training Forum Spotlights Air Force-Industry Collaboration on Next-Gen Readiness
The 2026 Simulation & Training Community Forum brought together government, industry, and academic stakeholders at the Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, April 22, to discuss the future of training and simulation across the defense enterprise.
Hosted by the National Training & Sim more
Solving the "Whac-a-mole dilemma": A smarter way to debias AI vision models
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Solving the "Whac-a-mole dilemma": A smarter way to debias AI vision models
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In today's hospitals and clinics, a dermatologist may use an artificial intelligence model for classifying skin lesions to assess if the lesion is at risk of developing into a cancer or if it is benign. But if the model is biased toward certain skin tones, it could fail to identify a high-risk patient.
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Spring '26: From history student to archivist
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Spring '26: From history student to archivist
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It's been five years since Aaron Michael arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington. Having received dual degrees as an undergraduate, he will earn his third degree UTA-a master's in history with a certificate in archival administration from the College of Liberal Arts' Department of History and Geography.
After graduation, Mic more
Spring 2026 STRIDE ART Academy pitch competition highlights innovative translational research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Spring 2026 STRIDE ART Academy pitch competition highlights innovative translational research
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Clemson University's STRIDE ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Academy recently concluded its Spring 2026 cohort with a competitive pitch event at the Barnes Center.
"The research faculty within Clemson are the catalysts to bring forth translational research with real world impact to the communities and more
Students' research project contrasts work done with, without AI
ALFRED, New York, April 29 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Students' research project contrasts work done with, without AI
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Two Alfred University seniors spent a semester asking a question every analytics program in the country is now wrestling with: what actually happens when students hand their coding work to AI? Their answer is honest and a little uncomfortable: the tools speed things up, but the connection to the work fades.
Jack Meyer, a data analytics a more
Study: Cancer Patients Experience Longer Survival In Community Oncology Settings
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release with Flatiron Health:
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STUDY: CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCE LONGER SURVIVAL IN COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY SETTINGS
Flatiron Health and Community Oncology Alliance partner to deliver first comprehensive, real-world assessment of care in community oncology, affirming the high-quality care delivered across community practices
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Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and non-small cell lung ca more
Taking a Bow: Broadway Producer Aaron Glick '06 to Be Honored at Alumni Reunion
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Broadway producer Aaron Glick:
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Taking a Bow: Broadway Producer Aaron Glick '06 to Be Honored at Alumni Reunion
Broadway producer Aaron Glick '06 has no shortage of awards. In 2016, he won a Laurence Olivier Award for Gypsy; three years later, he took home his first Tony for The Boys in the Band. He would earn two more for 2022's Kimberly Akimbo and 2025's Purpose, while amassing nomin more
The 10 most powerful quotes from Northeastern commencement speakers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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The 10 most powerful quotes from Northeastern commencement speakers
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From adapting to a world with artificial intelligence to the importance of original, personal journeys, here are some messages that commencement speakers offered this year's graduates.
by Shraddha Chakradhar April 29, 2026
Artificial intelligence was front of mind for many of the speakers who addressed Northeastern University's more
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing
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The following is a joint announcement by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and IBM.
IBM and MIT today announced the launch of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, advancing their long-standing collaboration to shape the next era of computing. The new lab expands its scope to includ more
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab Launches to Shape the Future of AI and Quantum Computing
ARMONK, New York, April 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab Launches to Shape the Future of AI and Quantum Computing
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CAMBRIDGE, M.A., APRIL 29, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today announced the launch of the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, advancing their long-standing collaboration to shape the next era of computing. The new lab expands its scope to include quantum more
UBS Group AG published its first-quarter 2026 results
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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UBS Group AG published its first-quarter 2026 results
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
Zurich - UBS Group AG today reported its first-quarter results 2026 on a consolidated basis. These reports are available for download on the UBS website (https://www.ubs.com/global/en/investor-relations/financial-informat more
UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond
MERCED, California, April 29 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Opens Flexible Routes from STEM Degrees to Teaching and Beyond
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Students who arrive at UC Merced planning on specific careers often discover along the way that their interests -and strengths -are broader than they first imagined.
A new initiative called Education Tracks, or EdTracks, is designed to give students a flexible, low-risk way to explore careers in education without del more
UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins
LA JOLLA, California, April 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Debate Team Dominates with National and International Wins
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Key Takeaways
* UC San Diego's Speech & Debate team turned years of regional success into a breakout season on national and international stages.
* University support helped students travel farther, compete more broadly and earn major wins.
* The team has grown into a large, diverse and close-knit more
UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer
STORRS, Connecticut, April 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer
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Is there a spot on your drive to work where you regularly have close calls with other drivers? Maybe it's a highway on-ramp that feels too short, or an intersection where everyone blows through red lights.
For urban geographers like Congcong Miao '26 Ph.D., these spots aren't random - they are what happens when urban pla more
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Propel UM Graduate Toward Ph.D.
MISSOULA, Montana, April 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Propel UM Graduate Toward Ph.D.
Admittedly, Ryan Fleetwood likes to stay busy.
Fleetwood graduated from the University of Montana last fall with bachelor's degrees in environmental science and sustainability, concentrating in water resources and geography. He also minored in climate change studies and pursued his GIS certificate, in addition to being involved more
University of Phoenix Luminaries Honored
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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University of Phoenix Luminaries Honored
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Event recognizes distinguished alumni whose leadership demonstrates the long-term value of education designed for working adults
University of Phoenix honored exceptional graduates during its inaugural Alumni Luminaries Celebration, held April 17-19, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. The awards program highlighted alumni whose leadership and professional achi more
US Department of Labor launches website to build artificial intelligence skills, expand AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor launches website to build artificial intelligence skills, expand AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of a its AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a one-stop resource for organizations looking to build artificial intelligence literacy and develop AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs.
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USU Announces New Strategic Plan, Four Pillars to Guide Decision Making
LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Announces New Strategic Plan, Four Pillars to Guide Decision Making
Utah State University has unveiled the four pillars of the president's new strategic plan, which aims to better align people, resources and decisions.
"Our goal with this plan is to match that commitment by being thoughtful about where we invest, clear about what matters most, and steady in moving USU forward for our students, our employees a more
UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards
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UT San Antonio announced this year's University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research more
UT San Antonio's formula for historic enrollment growth
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio's formula for historic enrollment growth
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At a time when many public universities face an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape, UT San Antonio is charting a different course.
Last fall, the university surpassed 42,000 students -its largest enrollment in history -marking a 7% surge driven by the biggest freshman class on record.
This growth reflects far more than t more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 29 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
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Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat more
Washington University in St. Louis: Managing Mythos
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Managing Mythos
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has been preparing for the release of its newest foundational model, Claude "Mythos." It and other new models are increasingly effective at finding and potentially exploiting vulnerabilities in any software. Anthropic has been working to get in front of the security threat as similar tools become more ubiquitous. To that end, the com more
What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13057) on April 28, 2026, by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination?
Many federal antidiscrimination laws encompass two theories of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate-treatment discrimination involves intentional harm based on race, sex, disability, or some other proscribed motive. Disparate-impact more
Why AI is 'resurrecting' the liberal arts for the Class of 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, April 29 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Why AI is 'resurrecting' the liberal arts for the Class of 2026
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Highlights
* The "liberal arts brain" is the human catalyst for an AI-enabled workforce.
* Employers are seeking students who are not only strategic thinkers but also possess the grit to do whatever is required to get the job done well.
* Students are using shorter, diverse "micro-projects" to demonstrate the value and a more
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results
Company Grows System Size by 4% and Development Pipeline to Record 2,200 Hotels
U.S. RevPAR Recovery Ahead of Expectations
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Highlights include:
* System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year.
* Awarde more
You're hired: Northeastern students graduate with jobs lined up
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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You're hired: Northeastern students graduate with jobs lined up
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From jobs at Tesla, Apple and even a self-created position that involves hiring others, Northeastern grads prepare to enter the workforce.
by Hannah Morse April 29, 2026
Talk about the supply chain, particularly when it was throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic, caught Thomas Brulay's attention.
Learning about the intricate, fast-pac more
Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Advance AI Innovation, Reliability for Americans
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Advance AI Innovation, Reliability for Americans
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act (CREATE AI Act), legislation that would establish the National Artificial Intelligence more
Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants
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By Krisy Gashler
Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing topics including strategies to protect ocean ecosystems, impr more
DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
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The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change.
This Total Force plan was developed in accordan more
PE navigates a more complex geopolitical and macroeconomic environment: EY analysis
LONDON, England, April 28 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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PE navigates a more complex geopolitical and macroeconomic environment: EY analysis
* Selectivity increases amid geopolitical uncertainty and AI-led disruption
* Deal value declined in Q1 2026, but last twelve months more
Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Big Tech, in charge of how children interact with AI chatbots and require higher safety safeguards for young users.
While AI chatbots can suppo more
Student Research Symposium provides glimpse of questions, answers, learning
DEKALB, Illinois, April 28 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Student Research Symposium provides glimpse of questions, answers, learning
In Alya Khan's daily work as a registered behavior technician at a children's therapy clinic, she experiences an aspect of autism that she wants to understand better.
Many of her young clients present with a large deficit in communication skills, whether that is a lack of understanding, a lack of expression or both.
Peer in more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Federal Management of Tribal Trust Funds Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13173) on April 24, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray:
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Federal Management of Tribal Trust Funds: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress
Congress has passed various laws to fulfill the federal trust responsibility, a legal obligation under which the United States - through treaties, acts of Congress, and court decisions - "has charged itself more
Immigration & Customs Enforcement, the Non-Detained Docket Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13208) on April 24, 2026, by immigration policy specialists William A. Kandel and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Non-Detained Docket (NDD)
Background
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA, Title 8 of the U.S. Code) authorizes and sometimes requires the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain aliens (f more
Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13200) on April 24, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson.
Here are excerpts
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Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund
The Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) is an emergency reserve fund of the Department of the Treasury created by Congress in 1934. The ESF has evolved from its original purpose more
Veterans Service Organizations - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46412) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Veterans Service Organizations: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Veterans service organizations (VSOs) offer a range of services for veterans, servicemembers, dependents, and survivors. Some VSOs may provide programming for veterans in their communities, such as job fairs. Others may organize events more
Army's M-1E3 Abrams Tank Modernization Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12495) on April 23, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's M-1E3 Abrams Tank Modernization Program
Background
The M-1 Abrams Tank is designed to maneuver under fire and destroy enemy armored forces on the battlefield. The M-1 is named for General Creighton Abrams, a World War II armored bat more
ENERGY STAR Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10753) on April 23, 2026, by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark.
Here are excerpts:
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ENERGY STAR Program
Overview
ENERGY STAR(R) is an internationally recognized voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and manufacturing plants that is managed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of En more
Kings & Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IN12682) on April 23, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Kings and Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress
On April 1, 2026, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries jointly invited King Charles III of the Uni more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions" by Michael Alan Havlin and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialists.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Recent supply chain disruptions have contributed to price increases for certain consumer goods, such as vehicles, groceries, apparel, and consumer electr more
Retailer Inventory & Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48916) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Retailer Inventory and Pricing Behavior During Supply Chain Disruptions:"
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Selected Policy Options for Congress
Some Members of Congress have expressed concern about retailers' price increases and perceptions of price gouging, particularly during supply chain disruptions. These concerns tend to be focused on retailers of more
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48917) on April 23, 2026, entitled "S.Con.Res. 33: The Senate-Adopted FY2026 Budget Resolution" by Congress and legislative process specialists Drew C. Aherne and Megan S. Lynch.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On April 23, 2026, the Senate adopted S.Con.Res. 33, a budget resolution for FY2026. The budget resolution generally represents an agreement between the House and Senate on a budget more
Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Copper Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12614) on April 23, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 National Security Tariffs on Copper Imports
Congress has constitutional authority over foreign commerce and tariffs, a power it has partially delegated to the President. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862) authorizes the Pr more
Social Security Administration Staffing Levels Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48725) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Social Security Administration Staffing Levels: Data Brief" by income security specialist William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Recent Staffing Levels ... 1
Historical Staffing Levels ... 3
Figures
Figure 1. SSA Total Staff on Duty at the End of the Month ... 1
Figure 2. SSA Total Staff on Duty at the End of the more
Tickets for Live Entertainment Events Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events:"
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Selected Legislative Options
Some Members of the 118th and 119th Congresses have introduced bills related to ticketing services for live events. The provisions in some of these bills aimed to increase protections for consumers by, for example, increasing transparency about the tick more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) on April 22, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (Formerly the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle [OMFV])
Background
The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 B more
Russia's Nuclear Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12672) on April 22, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Russia's Nuclear Weapons
According to the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, Russia "possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, which it continues to modernize and diversify, as well as undersea, space, and cyber capabilities that it could employ against the U.S. Homeland."
Since Russia's Febr more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP)
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) is a federal risk-based seafood traceability program that sets reporting and recordkeeping requirements from the point of harvest to entry more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program:"
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Recent Agency Actions Regarding the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
NOAA has considered potential expansions and refinements to SIMP's implementation, including in response to an evaluation of the program. In December 2022, NMFS issued a proposed rule to expand SIMP in accordance more
Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44243) on April 21, 2026, entitled "Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Current practice for electing a Speaker, either at the start of a Congress or in the event of a vacancy (e.g., death or resignation), is by roll call vote, during which Member more
Farm Bill Primer - Trade & Export Promotion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12155) on April 21, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Benjamin Tsui.
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Farm Bill Primer: Trade and Export Promotion Programs
Agricultural exports are significant to farmers and the U.S. economy. With the productivity of U.S. agriculture growing faster than domestic demand, farmers and agriculturally oriented firms rely on export markets to sustain pr more
Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions & Personal Exemption - 1988 to 2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34498) on April 21, 2026, entitled "Federal Individual Income Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions and Personal Exemption: 1988 to 2026" by public finance analysts Nicholas E. Buffie and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report tracks changes in federal individual income tax brackets, the standard deduction, and the personal exemption since 1988. All three tax items hav more
Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) on April 21, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a
'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobilit more
Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute Over Autonomous Weapon Systems - Potential Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) on April 21, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress
On February 27, 2026, President Donald J. Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset more
Conditioning Federal Funding on Elections Policies - Options & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13013) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Conditioning Federal Funding on Elections Policies: Options and Considerations for Congress
Congress has broad authority to regulate many aspects of the administration of federal elections. Members might sometimes wish to influence state or local policy on aspects of e more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From March 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11420) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper and deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from March 2026
The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supre more
Election Security: Federal Funding for Securing Election Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11286) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Election Security: Federal Funding for Securing Election Systems
Foreign efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections highlighted the potential for threats to the technologies, facilities, and processes used to administer elections. The federal government has responded t more
Elections Grant Programs - Authorizations & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11961) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Elections Grant Programs: Authorizations and Appropriations
Congress first authorized major federal grant programs for elections in the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA; P.L. 107-252). HAVA was enacted in response to issues with the conduct of the 2000 elections. Li more
ENERGY STAR Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10753) on April 20, 2026, by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark.
Here are excerpts:
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ENERGY STAR Program
Overview
ENERGY STAR(R) is an internationally recognized voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and manufacturing plants that is managed jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of En more
ESA "God Squad" Exemption for Gulf Oil & Gas Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11421) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum and coordinator of research planning Erin H. Ward:
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ESA "God Squad" Exemption for Gulf Oil and Gas Activities: Background and Current Litigation
On March 31, 2026, the Endangered Species Committee - colloquially referred to as the "God Squad" because of its power to determine the fate of species - more
Establishing & Funding Elections Grant Programs - Policy Options Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11962) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Establishing and Funding Elections Grant Programs: Policy Options
Recent congressional activity on elections issues has often taken the form of action on grant programs or funding. One type of action Members have increasingly explored in recent legislative proposals is more
Family-to-Family Health Information Centers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12317) on April 20, 2026, by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Family-to-Family Health Information Centers
Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) receive mandatory appropriations to provide support and information to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Currently, the F2F HIC program receive more
FDA Response to a Raw Dairy Toxic E. Coli Outbreak Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12681) on April 20, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Laura Pineda-Bermudez:
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Response to a Raw Dairy Toxic E. coli Outbreak
Introduction
On March 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and certain state public health o more
Parental Rights & Student Gender Transitions at School - Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11422) on April 20, 2026, by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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Parental Rights and Student Gender Transitions at School: Legal Developments
How public schools should treat transgender students has generated substantial debate, raising legal questions in contexts such as bathroom access, athletics participation, and pronoun usage. One particu more
Private Funding for Election Administration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12501) on April 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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Private Funding for Election Administration
State and local election offices sometimes receive private donations of money, goods, or services to help them carry out their work. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020 election cycle, private individuals funded grant progra more
U.S. Army's Typhon Mid-Range Capability System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12135) on April 20, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) System
What Is the Army's Mid-Range Capability System?
Improved Chinese and Russian long-ranged artillery systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), and the proliferation of special munitions have renewed concerns about the more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Lyft Supports Labor Department Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Lyft Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing support for the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company emphasized the benefits of the proposed rule for app-based workers, citing data from its annual driver surveys and highlighting the experiences of Lyft drivers who operate within its virtual marketplace platfor more
Tipoffs: Iran
'Arrest Hegseth For War Crimes!' CODEPINK Confronts Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Ahead of His House Armed Services Committee Testimony
LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release:
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"ARREST HEGSETH FOR WAR CRIMES!" CODEPINK Confronts Secretary of War (Crimes) Pete Hegseth Ahead of His House Armed Services Committee Testimony
WASHINGTON - CODEPINK "greeted" Secretary of War Pete Hegseth while he was entering the House Armed Services Committee Hearing on the more
Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy Sutton Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation released the following testimony by Katherine Sutton, Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy and Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of War, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on Cyber Posture:
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Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Khanna, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to testify to discuss the Department of War's (DoW) cyber posture more
Bank of Canada Maintains Policy Rate at 2.25%
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 30 -- The Bank of Canada issued the following news:
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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.
The evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened volatility and US trade policy continues to reshape global trade patterns. Both are ongoing sources of uncertainty. The Bank's April outlook assumes tariffs remain unchanged more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe - A New Defense Council to Shore-Up NATO
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by researcher Niccolo Comini:
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Europe: A New Defense Council to Shore-Up NATO
A European Security Council could provide the unified voice and structural resilience the continent desperately needs.
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President Donald Trump's anger at European capitals over their lack of support for the US-Israeli war on Iran, and his repeated warning that Washington may pull out of NATO, le more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Manned Aircraft Problem? Humans
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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The Manned Aircraft Problem? Humans
The use of captured pilots for hostage diplomacy should make Western air forces reconsider their dithering on unmanned aircraft.
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On April 3, Iranian forces shot down a US Air Force Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fighter over mountainous Isfahan Province in central Iran. Rescuers quickly found more
Committee Approves FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Committee Approves FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Act
Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 25.
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DNC: Polling - Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Lows
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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POLLING: Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to New Lows
As Donald Trump's economy continues to tank and his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran pushes gas prices to their highest point in years, Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump's performance and his handling of the issues that are most important to them. New polling released yesterday shows a dismal 34% of Ameri more
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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The Democrat Agenda: Undermining Homeland Security, Empowering Threats
The Senate Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has dragged on for more than 70 days - and counting. It is the longest shutdown in American history. Despite terrorist-linked attacks in U.S. communities and another attempt on President Trump's life just last week more
IBAHRI Condemns Israel's Large-scale Strikes on Lebanon and Calls for Accountability and Lasting Peace
LONDON, England, April 30 -- The International Bar Association Human Rights Institute issued the following news release:
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IBAHRI condemns Israel's large-scale strikes on Lebanon and calls for accountability and lasting peace
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed grave concern over alleged violations of international law arising from the recent escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, while cautiously noting that diplomatic developments following h more
Ifo Institute: More Companies in Germany Planning Price Increases
MUNICH, Germany, April 30 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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More Companies in Germany Planning Price Increases
More companies in Germany are planning to raise their prices considerably. The indicator for price expectations calculated by the ifo Institute rose from 25.5 points in March to 31.6 points in April, the highest level since January 2023. "The Iran war is taking its toll on the German economy. Companies are now increasingly passing on rising e more
Iran: International Committee of the Red Cross President Says a Return to War Would Be Ruinous for Civilians
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 30 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross issued the following news release:
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Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, warned during a visit to Tehran of the devastating consequences for civilians in Iran and across the region if military operations were to resume.
"Six weeks of hostilities have pulled Iran and the wider Middle East more
Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Hearing on Iran Negotiations
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Hearing on Iran Negotiations
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led all Committee Democrats in sending companion letters to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chairman Brian Mast reiterating Committee Democrats' de more
Nine Out of 10 ICAEW Chartered Accountants Want Tax Simplifications as Priority in King's Speech
LONDON, England, April 30 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release:
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Nine out of 10 ICAEW Chartered Accountants want tax simplifications as priority in King's Speech
Nine in 10 ICAEW Chartered Accountants would support legislation to simplify the UK's complicated tax system, a poll conducted ahead of the King's Speech has found.
The poll of ICAEW members, conducted in the past week, found that nine in 10 (90%) would support tax sim more
Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman Mills Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on U.S. Accountability at U.N.
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence, issued the following opening remarks on April 29, 2026, at a hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform":
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Good afternoon and welcome to today's hearings titled the U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenge and Opportunities for Reform.
On behalf of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs more
Pallone Opening Statement at Energy Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Pallone Opening Statement at Energy Legislative Hearing
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Energy Subcommittee hearing on "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers:"
It's been 15 months since Republicans more
Santa Marta conference to end fossil fuels a landmark moment for climate and energy stability
LONDON, England, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Santa Marta conference to end fossil fuels a landmark moment for climate and energy stability
Santa Marta, Colombia - The landmark Santa Marta conference for the transition away from fossil fuels represents an important milestone on the road to long-term climate and energy stability.
The coalition of countries emerging from the co more
Senator Murray Presses Administration Officials on Trump Pitch to Bloat War Budget While Shortchanging Nonproliferation Programs
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Senator Murray Presses Administration Officials on Trump Pitch to Bloat War Budget While Shortchanging Nonproliferation Programs
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget r more
Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"On the same day that the Senate is voting to advance Trump's nominee to be his sock puppet more
U.S. Cyber Commander Rudd Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation released the following testimony by Army Gen. Joshua Rudd, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, and chief of the Central Security Service, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Cyber Posture of the Department of Defense":
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Chairman Bacon, Ranking Member Khanna, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the privile more
Alford Highlights America First Wins in FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Alford Highlights America First Wins in FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill
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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill for fiscal year 2027.
"This FY2027 National Security, State Department, and Related Programs bill advances Preside more
April Drives CNN's Best Primetime Performance in Two Years; Double-Digit YOY Growth Across Platforms
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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April Drives CNN's Best Primetime Performance in Two Years; Double-Digit YOY Growth Across Platforms
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Momentum Drives Digital Subscriber and Video Engagement Growth
NEW YORK, NY - (April 29, 2026) - In April, multiplatform audiences turned to CNN for global news, live coverage and original programming driving another month of strong audience growth and engagement across TV, digital and streaming platf more
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of Indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of bli more
British First Sea Lord Outlines Vision for Hybrid Navy and Northern Naval Partnership
LONDON, England, April 29 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following remarks by Gen. Gwyn Jenkins, first sea lord, announcing a major overhaul of the Royal Navy to create a "Hybrid Navy" featuring a mix of crewed and autonomous platforms during the inaugural Lord Fisher lecture at the Royal United Services Institute in London, England. Jenkins detailed plans to integrate uncrewed escort ships and jet-powered drones into the fleet by 2029 to increase combat mass and counter Russian s more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Issues Commentary: Spring Economic Update Wraps Up Old Ideas as New Projects
OTTAWA, Ontario, April 29 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026:
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Spring economic update wraps up old ideas as new projects
Empowered with a majority government and new resource revenue, the feds are doing more of the same
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On April 28, the federal government released its spring economic update, a fiscal update that comes halfway through the year between federal budgets. While economic updates are significantly less detailed t more
Cole Votes to Protect the United States from Foreign Threats
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Votes to Protect the United States from Foreign Threats
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| CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, which renews a critical counter-terror tool, also known as FISA Section 702, that our intelligence community uses to stop foreign terrorists and adversaries befo more
Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bill to Immediately Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bill to Immediately Lower Gas Prices
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act, legislation to help lower gas prices through the end of the year as they continue to climb due to President Trump's reckless war in Iran. The Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 would suspend the federal gas tax to cut nearly 20 cents more
Cortez Masto to Trump Administration: Don't Put Tariffs on Oil, Gas Imports from Allies
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto to Trump Administration: Don't Put Tariffs on Oil, Gas Imports from Allies
As energy costs skyrocket, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) demanded the Trump Administration refrain from imposing new tariffs on oil and gas imports from allied and partner countries. In her letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, the Senator spoke out against the Adminis more
Courtney Grills Hegseth on Iran War Cost to U.S. Consumers, Businesses and U.S. Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Grills Hegseth on Iran War Cost to U.S. Consumers, Businesses and U.S. Military Readiness
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, grilled U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on rising energy costs caused by the war in Iran and the damage the war is causing to U.S. military readiness. In Janu more
Fed Maintains Rates as Trump's Stagflation Tightens its Grip
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Fed Maintains Rates as Trump's Stagflation Tightens its Grip
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Rising prices and stalling growth leaves Fed's hands tied as the president's mismanagement batters consumers and businesses alike
Today, the Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75%. The decision comes as Trump's economy continues to creep towar more
FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS ABC AND NBC IN WEEKDAY PRIMETIME THROUGHOUT APRIL WHILE DRIVING YEAR-OVER-YEAR GAINS
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS ABC AND NBC IN WEEKDAY PRIMETIME THROUGHOUT APRIL WHILE DRIVING YEAR-OVER-YEAR GAINS
CBS and ABC Post Lowest-Rated April with Primetime Viewers This Century
Hannity Secures Best Month of 2026 Surpassing ESPN's Coverage of The Masters
Gutfeld! Marks its Five-Year Anniversary Leading Late-Night Television
Special Report with Bret Baier Leads CBS Eve more
Franklin Statement On FISA Section 702 Extension
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Statement On FISA Section 702 Extension
Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following statement on the extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):
"The threats facing our country aren't theoretical-they're active, evolving and increasingly complex. From China, Russia and Iran to terrorist networks, our adversaries are constantly working to coordinate more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Hearing on Iran Negotiations
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, HFAC Democrats Call on Rubio and Mast for a Hearing on Iran Negotiations
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led all Committee Democrats in sending companion letters to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chairman Brian Mast reiterating Committee Democrats' demand for public hearings on the stat more
House Republicans Reject Pettersen's Amendments to Protect Colorado Farmers, Families, and Wildfire Response
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Reject Pettersen's Amendments to Protect Colorado Farmers, Families, and Wildfire Response
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen released the following statement after House Republicans blocked her commonsense amendments to the Farm Bill that would have helped Colorado farmers, strengthened Colorado's wildfire response efforts, and protected states fr more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: It's Way Too Early to Declare Defeat in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 28, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal:
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It's Way Too Early to Declare Defeat in Iran
The establishment consensus is hardening. President Trump's war with Iran is the culminating disaster of the most d more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Times: China's Rage Machine - Power or Performance?
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by Miles Yu, director and senior fellow of the China Center, to the Washington Times:
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China's Rage Machine: Power or Performance?
The louder Beijing gets, the more it betrays its limitations.
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The Chinese Communist Party is shouting again.
In recent weeks, Beijing has issued a fresh round of "s more
Human Rights Watch: U.S. Court Upholds Right to Seek Asylum
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US Court Upholds Right to Seek Asylum
A panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected on April 24 the government's denial of the right to seek asylum for asylum seekers who arrive at the southern border. The ruling stops summary deportations based on President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day proclamation of an "invasion" at the US-Mexico border.
The court more
Institute for Energy Research: UAE Leaves OPEC
WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The UAE Leaves OPEC
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Key Takeaways
1 The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1 and chart its own course with regard to oil production through the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
2 The UAE has been pursuing higher production, and has invested heavily to achieve a target of around five million barrels per day, but was only producing about 3.4 million more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Middle Corridor Makes Progress Toward Operational Reality
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by Sertac Canalp Korkmaz, former specialist at the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye:
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Middle Corridor Makes Progress Toward Operational Reality
Executive Summary:
* The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) is rapidly expanding as an alternative to Russia's Northern Corridor amid rising cargo volumes and coordinated international investment in infrastructure and digitali more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Takaichi and Japan Resist Chinese Pressure
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by journalist and geopolitical analyst Matthew Fulco in the foundation's China Brief Notes:
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Takaichi and Japan Resist Chinese Pressure
Executive Summary:
* Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi is holding firm against Chinese diplomatic and economic pressure, bolstering her domestic popularity.
* Takaichi's comments regarding Japan's security in relation to a potential invasion of Taiwa more
Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
ADDISON, Texas, April 29 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady:
"On his way out the door, Chairman Powell refused once again to give American small businesses and consumers the lifeline they need by lowering intere more
King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources
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To watch or download the exchange click here
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today argued that current-and rising-oil and gas prices due to the war in Iran are demonstrating the economic value of a more diverse energy strategy that includes re more
Lawler-Backed War Raising Costs on Everything from Gas to Clothes and Toys [AP]
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Lawler-Backed War Raising Costs on Everything from Gas to Clothes and Toys [AP]
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As the Mike Lawler-approved war in Iran drags on, hardworking Lower Hudson Valley families are getting hit from every angle - already paying more at the gas pump, on health care, groceries, and utilities and under Trump's cost-spiking tariffs.
Now, that impact has spread even further. Thousands of more
March Passenger Demand Up 2.1% But Sharp Regional Differences
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release:
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March Passenger Demand Up 2.1% But Sharp Regional Differences
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand:
* Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on- more
Moulton Confronts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over "Incompetence" and Potential War Crimes in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Confronts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over "Incompetence" and Potential War Crimes in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) confronted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during his first testimony since the onset of this 60 day war with Iran.
Moulton released his exchange: https://www.youtube.com/wa more
National Guard Military Police Battalion Deploys in Support of Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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National Guard Military Police Battalion Deploys in Support of Operation Epic Fury
Approximately 150 soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 192nd Military Police Battalion, Connecticut Army National Guard, participated in a deployment ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, yesterday.
The 192nd was selected by the Pentagon to deploy on short notice to the more
Ohio Democratic Party: "Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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"Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy"
Businesses and community leaders in Northeast Ohio are sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of President Trump's reckless war with Iran and his policies like tariffs that are hurting our economy and making life harder for working families and small businesses. Additionally, in this new survey, nonprofit com more
On Senate Floor, Warren Objects to Rubber-Stamping Trump's Golden Ballroom, Argues for Lowering Costs for Families Instead
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Warren Objects to Rubber-Stamping Trump's Golden Ballroom, Argues for Lowering Costs for Families Instead
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Washington, D.C. - In response to Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) calling for unanimous consent for his bill to rubber-stamp President Trump's gold-encrusted ballroom, Senator Warren objected on the Senate floor, calling Trump's latest vanity more
Permanent windfall tax urged as TotalEnergies announce 'indecent' profits while French households lose over EUR2 billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Permanent windfall tax urged as TotalEnergies announce 'indecent' profits while French households lose over EUR2 billion
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350.org campaigners in France and Africa today called for a permanent windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, as French oil giant TotalEnergies announced "indecent" first more
Socom Keeps America Safe With Wide Focus
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Socom Keeps America Safe With Wide Focus
America's Special Operations Command has eyes and ears around the world focused on a variety of hotspots and threats that may put the well-being and safety of the homeland at risk.
"We do not have the luxury of focusing on only a single goal or mission," Navy Adm. Frank M. Bradley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, told lawmakers during a hearing yesterda more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Responsibly Funding Our Brave ICE and Border Patrol to Keep Americans Safe
Today, House Republicans are bringing forward a budget resolution to pave the way for the end of Democrats' dangerous shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security by instructing committees to more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army d more
UN Rights Chief Urges Halt to Executions, Warns of Escalating Repression Iran
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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UN Rights Chief Urges Halt to Executions, Warns of Escalating Repression Iran
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On April 29, 2026, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk condemned Iran's escalating crackdown on dissent, citing executions, mass arrests, and widespread human rights violations carried out under the pretext of national security.
Turk called for an immediate halt to executions, the establish more
VIDEO: Carbajal Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth at Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Carbajal Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth at Committee Hearing
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During today's House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense FY27 Budget Request, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wide range of topics: the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the Administration lifting sanctions on Russian oil, and the new D more
WATCH: Rep. Vasquez Presses Secretary Hegseth to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for Military Families
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Rep. Vasquez Presses Secretary Hegseth to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for Military Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers on the Department's use of taxpayer funds, urging him to focus on lowering costs and raising quality of life for military families in New Mexico, rather than spendi more
WATCH: Sorensen Presses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sorensen Presses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on his decision to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal while the United States depletes its munitions supply because of Trump's war in Iran. His questioning comes after weeks of ad more
Womack Votes to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Votes to Empower Arkansas Producers and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -April 29, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee.
This bill allocates $26.27 billion in discretionary more
"International law hasn't disappeared" - Philippa Webb on the UN, Maduro and a world under strain
LONDON, England, April 28 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news:
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"International law hasn't disappeared" - Philippa Webb on the UN, Maduro and a world under strain
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"It is a moment of rupture." That much Philippa Webb concedes immediately. But the Professor of Public International Law at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government is firm about what rupture does not mean. "International law hasn't disappeared," she says. "It is a scaffolding that underpins many activities more
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Vote-by-Mail from Trump's Attacks
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Vote-by-Mail from Trump's Attacks
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Legislation comes after Senate Democrats blocked the President's voter suppression bill
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and 35 of their colleagues to introduce the Mail and Absentee Voter Protection Act to block more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other U.S. agencies recently published a cyber advisory notice warning of the cyber threat posed by Iranian hackers to U.S. more
Diaz-Balart's FY 2027 NSRP Bill Approved by House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart's FY 2027 NSRP Bill Approved by House Appropriations Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the Committee's approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch New Investigation Into Hegseth's Failure To Protect Troops In Middle East After Fatal Attack
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch New Investigation Into Hegseth's Failure To Protect Troops In Middle East After Fatal Attack
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Troops injured in strike on Kuwait post reportedly received no warning to evacuate, were denied requests for additional protections.
Survivors of the attack raised concerns about the Trump administration's repeated failures to protect troops from Iranian retaliation. more
Kaine, Schiff, and Gallego Slam Senate Republican Blocking of Cuba War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Schiff, and Gallego Slam Senate Republican Blocking of Cuba War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) slammed Senate Republicans for blocking their War Powers Resolution to prevent the use of the U.S. military to launch a new war against Cuba. President Donald Trump has already ordered an illegal military bloc more
McConnell in The Washington Post: Why is the Pentagon holding up Ukraine funds?
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell in The Washington Post: Why is the Pentagon holding up Ukraine funds?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, submitted the following op-ed published in The Washington Post regarding Ukraine:
Headlines often say that Americans don't support U.S. aid to Ukraine, but real Americans say otherwise. They hav more
Senator Markey Statement on Cuba War Powers Vote
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Cuba War Powers Vote
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Washington (April 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to prevent Trump from starting an illegal war in Cuba. The vote failed 48-50.
"With the United States engaged in President Trump's illegal, expensive more
War shock tests central banks' resolve
LONDON, England, April 28 -- London Business School posted the following news:
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War shock tests central banks' resolve
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A widening conflict in Iran is rapidly feeding through to the global economy, presenting central banks with a familiar but deeply uncomfortable dilemma: rising inflation driven by energy shocks, alongside weakening growth.
Speaking on SiriusXM Business Briefing, Dr Linda Yueh, Adjunct Professor of Economics at London Business School, said the scale and speed of the i more
Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
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Legislation would ban high-level former government employees from lobbying for countries of concern
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Jim Risch (R-ID) cheered the Senate's unanimous passage of their Conflict-free Leaving Employm more
