American Fintech Council Continues Strong Federal Support for AI Innovation and Financial Modernization Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Continues Strong Federal Support for AI Innovation and Financial Modernization Legislation
Letter urges Congress to advance multiple bills aimed at assessing AI risks, fostering responsible innovation through innovation labs and modernizing supervisory in more
Augustana College: Peer Support Program Expands Mental Health Care
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 13 -- Augustana College issued the following news:
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New peer support program expands mental health care
This spring, Augustana College introduced a program called Peer Recovery Support to make mental health care more accessible to students.
Instead of relying only on traditional counseling, the program offers a less intimidating option centered on one-on-one conversations. Students seeking support are paired with other students who are trained and can share th more
Baltimore City Council Passes One-Year Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Baltimore City Council Passes One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Vote establishes a moratorium and data center impact study
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Baltimore City, MD -- At a Baltimore City Council meeting yesterday evening, the council voted to pass a one-year moratorium on the construction of data centers that use 10 megawatts or more of power annually. The moratorium, introduced by Council President Zeke Cohen, would more
BGSU Alumnus Partners With Alma Mater to Launch AI 'Living Lab' for Students
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 13 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news:
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BGSU alumnus partners with alma mater to launch AI "living lab" for students
Aivana CEO Chris Ybarra leverages multi-AI platform to provide real-world experience to BGSU students
By Branden Ferguson
Bowling Green State University and Columbus-based AI startup Aivana have launched a strategic partnership to provide students with essential real-world experience in artificial intelligence development more
POMONA, California, May 13 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news:
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New 'AI Sandbox' Expands Industry-Level Learning Opportunities
Clay Fowler
Cal Poly Pomona students now have access to more resources behind the power of artificial intelligence through the launch of the university's AI Sandbox, a hands-on learning environment designed to bring advanced computing tools into the classroom.
Access to industry-level equipment is being made possible by more
CFA Institute to Convene 'Thrive' Conference in Los Angeles on Human Performance, AI, and Investment Decision-Making
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute to Convene "Thrive" Conference in Los Angeles on Human Performance, AI, and Investment Decision-Making
Featuring neuroscientist Dr. Hannah Critchlow alongside leading voices in investment, technology, and organizational leadership
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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, will host its second "Thrive" conference more
Chapman University: Amy Zeng Announced as Next Dean to Lead Argyros College of Business & Economics
ORANGE, California, May 13 -- Chapman University issued the following news:
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Amy Zeng Announced as Next Dean to Lead Argyros College of Business & Economics
Zeng is an internationally known expert on supply chain and analytics, infusing experiential and cross-disciplinary learning in business education.
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Provost Michael Ibba announced Amy Zeng, Ph.D., as the next dean to lead Chapman's Argyros College of Business & Economics, home of the nationally ranked MBA program, following a nati more
CODEPINK Disrupts Hegseth Hearing, Calls Out the 'War Crimes Secretary' Over Iran Policy and School Massacre
LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 -- 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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CODEPINK Disrupts Hegseth Hearing, Calls out the "War Crimes Secretary" Over Iran Policy and School Massacre
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CODEPINK activists disrupted the House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, confrontin more
CODEPINK Disrupts Lockheed Martin and Reza Pahlavi at Politico Defense Conference
LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 -- 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 on May 12, 2026:
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CODEPINK Disrupts Lockheed Martin and Reza Pahlavi at Politico Defense Conference
Activists confront the defense giant for "profiteering from genocide" and the Iranian opposition figure for inviting bombs onto his own people
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Peace activists w more
Converse University: Angela Brobson '23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 13 -- Converse University issued the following news:
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Angela Brobson '23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award
Written by Chris Worthy
Angela Brobson '23 (Nisbet Scholar) is ready for a whirlwind year.
She is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals who received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 school year. Brobson will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assi more
Crain's Chicago Business Reports: Building on Its Reputation, Chicago Area, City Colleges of Chicago, Becomes a Force for Workforce Development
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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Crain's Chicago Business reports: Building on its reputation, Chicago area, City Colleges of Chicago, becomes a force for workforce development
By Cassandra West and Tatiana Walk-Morris contributed
As reported by Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago is doubling down on workforce development as a core economic strategy, with city leaders, colleges, unions, nonprofits, and employers building "earn-and-learn" pi more
Deloitte Global's 15th Annual Gen Z and Millennial Survey Finds These Generations are Seeking Progress on Their Own Terms, Prioritizing Stability, Skills, and Well-Being Over Fast-Paced Growth
NEW YORK, May 13 (TNSrpt) -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news:
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Deloitte Global's 15th annual Gen Z and Millennial Survey finds these generations are seeking progress on their own terms, prioritizing stability, skills, and well-being over fast-paced growth
Key takeaways
- Just 25% of Gen Zs and 21% of millennials prefer fast-paced career progression marked by rapid promotions. By more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 13 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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New AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers
A new "AI in Manufacturing" course gives students hands-on experience and industry insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are designed, built and delivered.
Maddie Go
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From data processing to recommendation systems, AI is reshaping more
FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in Its History
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 13 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History
By Gisele Galoustian
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates - at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium. The ceremony marked their transition into the nati more
FAU: 60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
Study Snapshot: As conversational artificial intelligence chatbots (CAI chatbots) become increasingly embedded in the daily lives of American teens, a new national study provides one of the first large-scale assessments of how widely these tools are used - and the risks they m more
From AI to Wearables: VCU's Wright Center Awards Four NIH-funded Grants to Accelerate Medical Research
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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From AI to wearables: VCU's Wright Center awards four NIH-funded grants to accelerate medical research
Professors from the schools of Medicine, Public Health and Social Work earn support for disease-agnostic projects that have the potential to be applied across different fields of medicine to help patients.
By Christopher Richmond
Four interdisciplinary research projects earned a total of $100,00 more
Gartner Predicts 40% of Organizations Deploying AI Will Use AI Observability to Monitor Model Performance by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts 40% of Organizations Deploying AI Will Use AI Observability to Monitor Model Performance by 2028
Analysts Explore AI and Observability Trends During Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference, May 11-12 in Sydney
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Forty percent of organizations deploying AI will implement dedicated AI observability t more
Gartner: AI Makes Advertising Less Transparent and Harder to Justify
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on May 12, 2026, involving Vice President Analyst Eric Schmitt:
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AI Makes Advertising Less Transparent and Harder to Justify
As AI becomes more deeply embedded in paid media, marketing leaders face new limitations on their ability to confidently measure and defend advertising investments.
At the same time, AI changes the economics of advertising, driving u more
Gartner: In the AI Era, Trust Scarcity Is Rewriting the Rules of Brand Growth
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 13 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on May 12, 2026, involving Vice President Analyst Amy Abatangle:
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In the AI Era, Trust Scarcity Is Rewriting the Rules of Brand Growth
As AI transforms how people discover, evaluate and buy, brands are entering a new scarcity: not attention, but trust. In an environment where content is abundant and inexpensive to produce, credibility signals - trusted human points more
Georgia College Unveils 100% Online AI Strategy Master's Degree - No Computer Science Background Required
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 13 -- Georgia College issued the following news:
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Georgia College unveils 100% online AI Strategy master's degree -- no computer science background required
A new Master of Science in AI Strategy degree -- an innovative program meant to equip individuals from any background with the skills to harness the power of emerging technology in any business or industry -- is coming to Georgia College & State University.
The program was approved today by the Universit more
Government Leaders Look to Agentic AI to Accelerate Modernization
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Government Leaders Look to Agentic AI to Accelerate Modernization
Public sector leaders worldwide are moving from AI exploration to implementation, with agentic AI emerging as the credible path forward. A new global study commissioned by Dell Technologies, conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC), finds more
Historic African Lion 26 Concludes
HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 13 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Historic African Lion 26 concludes
AGADIR, MOROCCO -- After weeks of synchronized operations across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains, African Lion 26 concluded with a series of complex, technology-driven culminating events that underscored the exercise's evolution into the premier joint, all-domain multinational training event on the continent, May 8, 2026.
Led by U.S. more
HPE Delivers Unified Private Clouds and Data Platforms to Accelerate Enterprise Modernization and AI Data Readiness
SPRING, Texas, May 13 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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HPE delivers unified private clouds and data platforms to accelerate enterprise modernization and AI data readiness
New private cloud, storage, and data protection solutions simplify operations, strengthen resilience, and accelerate AI data pipelines
In this article
* HPE Private Cloud now offers Kubernetes management with the latest HPE ProLiant C more
Nacha Announces Relish is a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention
RESTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Nacha Announces Relish is a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention
Nacha announced today that Relish has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention.
Relish validates the existence of bank accounts, their ownership and active status in real time, en more
Oklahoma State University: Data Center Symposium 2026 Explores Energy, Water and AI Challenges
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Data Center Symposium 2026 explores energy, water and AI challenges
The Oklahoma Association of Energy Engineers and the Great Plains Center of Excellence at Oklahoma State University - Industrial Training and Assessment Center hosted the Data Center Symposium 2026: Energy and Water on April 22 at the Hamm Institute for American Energy.
The symposium brought together leaders from academia, industry, go more
OSU Researchers Using AI to Help Inhalers Reach the Smallest Airways
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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OSU researchers using AI to help inhalers reach the smallest airways
For millions of people living with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inhalers are a daily lifeline. Yet even when medication is taken correctly, much of it may never reach the small airways where the disease often begins and progresses. Instead, drug particles can deposit unevenly throughout the lungs - or mi more
Pallone Launches Surveillance Pricing Inquiry
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Pallone Launches Surveillance Pricing Inquiry
Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Questions 25 Major Corporations About Whether They Use Customers' Personal Data to Charge Them Different Prices
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Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) launched a new inquiry into corporate surveil more
Pega Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Process Intelligence
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 13 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Pega Named a Leader in Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Process Intelligence
Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), The Enterprise Transformation Company(TM), today announced that Gartner has named Pega a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Process Intelligence (1). Pega was recognized as a Leader among 13 vendors Gartner evaluated for more
SUNY University at Albany: Nature Study - Researchers Use Methane 'Fingerprints' to Better Track Global Emissions
ALBANY, New York, May 13 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Nature Study: Researchers Use Methane 'Fingerprints' to Better Track Global Emissions
By Mike Nolan
Atmospheric methane levels have surged to record highs in recent years and are projected to increase by as much as 13 percent by 2030, according to a report from the Climate & Clean Air Coalition.
As scientists work to better understand what is driving this rise, a new collaborative study published more
Texas A&M Engineering: Smarter Sensors Save Time and Energy
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Smarter sensors save time and energy
A recent publication from Texas A&M Engineering researchers shows that in-sensor intelligence could increase the speed of data analysis and lead to a future where seeing becomes thinking.
By Alyssa Schaechinger, Texas A&M Engineering
Imagine a surgical robot that could detect the boundary between a tumor and healthy tissue during an operati more
University of Cincinnati: Strong Data, Stronger AI Defines 2026 Analytics and AI Summit
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Strong data, stronger AI defines 2026 Analytics and AI Summit
Center for Business Analytics and AI event emphasizes human-centered AI
By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu
More than 400 attendees gathered at the Sharonville Convention Center in suburban Cincinnati on May 5 for the UC Center for Business Analytics and AI's 14th annual Analytics and AI Summit.
The 2026 Summit invited attendees to exp more
University of Washington School of Medicine: AI Models Comb Patient Data to Predict Cardiac-arrest Risk
SEATTLE, Washington, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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AI models comb patient data to predict cardiac-arrest risk
Analyses of electronic health records and electrocardiograms create a path to lowering incidence of the often-fatal event.
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A patient's electrocardiogram, or EKG, is shown on a monitor.
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that can scrutinize electronic health records (EHR) and more
VMI's Civil Discourse Initiative Expands
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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VMI's Civil Discourse Initiative Expands
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Virginia Military Institute's Civil Discourse Initiative (CDI) embodies the idea that a healthy democracy necessitates dialogue, compromise, and trust. VMI's Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) started holding debates in 2021, and then partnered with VMI's Building BRIDGES club in 2022 to grow the opportunities more
AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), advancing connectivity in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), advancing connectivity in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis
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HONG KONG (May 12, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has supported the completion and opening of the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), marking the first major transport infrastructure project delivered in more
AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Announces Public Offering of Common Stock with a Forward Component
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of $2,600,000,000 of shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward counterparties (as defined bel more
AI Agent Network for Emergency Management Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- RAPIDSOS, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627759 B1, initially filed May 30, 2025) developed by four inventors Martin Vejmelka, Prague, Czech Republic; Michael Martin, Long Island City, New York; James Patrick Olejar, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Zachery LaValley, Arlington, Massachusetts, for "AI agent network for emergency management applications." more
AI could help agriculture grow smarter, Kentucky State researchers suggest
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 12 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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AI could help agriculture grow smarter, Kentucky State researchers suggest
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FRANKFORT, Ky. -The future of farming may depend as much on data as it does on soil, water, and sunlight.
A new review article co-authored by Kentucky State University researchers examines how artificial intelligence can help producers more
AI Responsive Layout for Cross-Platform Environments
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12623143 B2, initially filed Oct. 4, 2023) developed by six inventors Elizabeth Osborne, Oakland, California; Angela Sun Wu, San Francisco, California; Jin Zhang, Belmont, California; Xi Zhou, Sunnyvale, California; Hsin-Yi Chien, San Jose, California; and Olga Rudi, San Francisco, California, for "AI responsive layout for cross-platform environments." more
AI User Intent for Actions on a User Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- GEN DIGITAL INC., Tempe, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625889 B2, initially filed Oct. 15, 2024) developed by eight inventors Howie Xu, Palo Alto, California; Omer Shilo, Memmingen, Germany; Evgeny Sidorenko, Tettnang, Germany; Gal David Shilo, Horgenzell, Germany; Christopher Joseph O'Connell, Tucson, Arizona; Danni Chen, Pleasanton, California; Alejandro Romero, South San Francisco, California; and Pawel Stanek, Wroclaw, Poland, for "AI user inte more
AI's eyes to help with component inspections
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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AI's eyes to help with component inspections
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -At Sandia National Laboratories, a new inspection workflow is taking shape that could help catch tiny defects earlier in the manufacturing process for ceramic components.
"We manufacture ceramic components for nuclear deterrence applications," said process engineer Jesse Adamczyk, who is lead more
AI-driven System and Methods for Personalized Virtual Medical and Spiritual Advisor Avatars With Adaptive Therapeutic Audio, Biometric Monitoring, and Immersive AR/VR Healthcare Interfaces
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- An inventor from Los Angeles, California, Michael P. Tabibian has been awarded a patent (No. US 12623048 B1, initially filed May 26, 2025) for "AI-driven system and methods for personalized virtual medical and spiritual advisor avatars with adaptive therapeutic audio, biometric monitoring, and immersive AR/VR healthcare interfaces." more
AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier
HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier
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Researchers at Rice University and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a compact, artificial intelligence-powered imaging device that could transform how clinicians detect cancer. The technology, which aims to bring high-resolution, real-time diagnostics directly to the point of care, was recently described in a paper pub more
AJC, CyberWell Formalize Partnership to Combat Online Antisemitism
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC, CyberWell Formalize Partnership to Combat Online Antisemitism
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Organizations to Expand Work with Major Tech and Social Media Companies to Better Address Online Hate
As antisemitism continues to surge on social media and other online platforms, with bad actors deploying new tactics to spread hate and mis- and disinformation, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and CyberWell toda more
Analysis reveals AI's impact on research, journals
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Analysis reveals AI's impact on research, journals
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ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been heavily marketed as productivity tools to boost creativity and accelerate workflows. In academia, that has led to more -but not better -research, according to a new analysis published April 27 by the editors of Organization Science, including Editor-in-Chief Lamar Pierc more
Apparatus and Method for Address Generation, Data Buffer, and Artificial Intelligence Chip
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SHENZHEN CORERAIN TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625798 B2, initially filed March 16, 2023) developed by three inventors Li Jiao, Shenzhen, China; Kuen Hung Tsoi, Shenzhen, China; and Xinyu Niu, Shenzhen, China, for "Apparatus and method for address generation, data buffer, and artificial intelligence chip." more
Artificial Intelligence Conversation Service System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- MINDLOGIC INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627622 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2023) developed by Yongwoo Kim, Seoul, South Korea, and Jinwook Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence conversation service system." more
Artificial Intelligence Feedback Method and Artificial Intelligence Feedback System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- KOREA HYDRO & NUCLEAR POWER CO., LTD., Gyeongju-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626188 B2, initially filed Aug. 3, 2021) developed by Seung Chan Lee, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence feedback method and artificial intelligence feedback system." more
Artificial Intelligence Guided Fire Sprinkler Apparatus and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- An inventor from Oakland, California, Simon Siu-Chi Yu has been awarded a patent (No. US 12623105 B2, initially filed May 14, 2025) for "Artificial intelligence guided fire sprinkler apparatus and method." more
Artificial Intelligence Model Delivery via Radio Control Plane
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627433 B2, initially filed April 6, 2023) developed by Ali Esswie, Calgary, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence model delivery via radio control plane." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Auditors of Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626152 B2, initially filed July 20, 2023) developed by four inventors Manu Kurian, Dallas, Texas; Ana Maxim, Arlington, Virginia; Vinesh Patel, London, United Kingdom; and Michael Young, Davidson, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence-based auditors of artificial intelligence." more
Automated Audio-Feedback Computerized System and Method for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-controlled Eye Exercise
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- An inventor from Netanya, Israel, Claude Nimtsovitch has been awarded a patent (No. US 12622583 B2, initially filed May 10, 2021) for "Automated audio-feedback computerized system and method for artificial intelligence (AI)-controlled eye exercise." more
Baruch Alum and Graduating Student Receive Columbia SPS-CUNY Fellowships
NEW YORK, May 12 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Alum and Graduating Student Receive Columbia SPS-CUNY Fellowships
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Kia Glean (left) and Mariam Moazzam (right) will enroll in a master's degree program at Columbia University in the Fall 2027 semester.
Two members of the Baruch College community-alumna Kia Glean (BBA '25) and senior Mariam Moazzam ('26)-have been named 2026 Columbia School of Professional Studies (SPS) CUNY Fellows, a highly competitive honor that more
Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education
HAMILTON, New York, May 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Bridging Coaching and Teaching in Higher Education
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Colgate University has long been known for the exceptional quality of its academic faculty and Division I coaching, but rarely do the two come together to learn from one another -until now.
A Faculty Learning Community (FLC) launched in fall 2025 to bring together classroom and athletic faculty around student-centered pedagogy. It carried into the spring se more
BTA IGNITE Kansas City & BTA at 100: A Celebration to Be Held Sept. 1-3 in Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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BTA IGNITE Kansas City & BTA at 100: A Celebration to Be Held Sept. 1-3 in Kansas City, Missouri
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The Business Technology Association (BTA) will hold its second event of 2026, BTA IGNITE Kansas City, Sept. 1-3 at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Open to office technology dealers from across the country, the event will feature:
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Built on a Century: CMU's 19th Annual Entrepreneurship Day Powers the Future
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 12 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Built on a Century: CMU's 19th Annual Entrepreneurship Day Powers the Future
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More than 400 students, faculty, alumni, business leaders and community partners gathered at Colorado Mesa University last week for the 19th annual Entrepreneurship Day: a celebration of innovation, experiential learning and entrepreneurial thinking. Centered around this year's theme, "Built on a Century: Powering What's more
Calix One Platform Scales to 50G-PON Services
SAN JOSE, California, May 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix One Platform Scales to 50G-PON Services
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LONDON & SAN JOSE, Calif.-May 12, 2026- Today, C alix, In c. (NYSE: CALX) announced that it is extending the Calix One (tm) platform into the next era of high-capacity fiber innovation, enabling service providers to evolve their networks to support future residential, business, and multi-dwelling more
Cisco and USGA Extend Partnership
SAN JOSE, California, May 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco and USGA Extend Partnership
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LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 12, 2026 - Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, designed to pioneer a new chapter of innovation and technology for the USGA and its championships. Since 2018, Cisco has served as the Official Technology Partn more
CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are investigating how humans respond to artificial intelligence agents that sound physically present in the same room, work that could shape the future of audio-only AI systems used in smart glasses, accessibility tools and other screen-free technologies.
A team from CMU's School of Computer more
CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions
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Near misses like the one at New York's John F. Kennedy International airport inspired a group from the AirLab (opens in new window) in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (opens in new window) (RI) to create World2Rules, an AI system that learns interpretable safety rules from data to analyze, verify and explain pot more
Coast Guard releases Digital Transformation (DTX) Strategy
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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Coast Guard releases Digital Transformation (DTX) Strategy
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In today's fast-moving threat environment, speed, coordination and decisive advantage are critical to mission success. That is why the Coast Guard has released the Digital Transformation (DTX) Strategy, a blueprint designed to deliver maritime advantage by improving how we gather, share, and act on information across the Serv more
College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, to University Park last week to mark the first anniversary of the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State partnership and to explore o more
College of Education debuts online master's at the intersection of AI and education
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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College of Education debuts online master's at the intersection of AI and education
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Starting in Fall 2026, Michigan State University will launch the first cohort of the Educational Statistics and AI online master's program.
The only program of its kind at MSU, the degree is designed to equip educators, researchers and administrators with cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence skill more
Comparative Analysis of Binaries for Software Supply Chain Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- KARAMBIT.AI INC., Annandale, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625972 B2, initially filed Nov. 20, 2023) developed by Andrew Aarne Hendela, Annandale, Virginia, and Eric Hyunjoon Lee, Jr., Sterling, Virginia, for "Comparative analysis of binaries for software supply chain security." more
Computer Science Ph.D. student's research focuses on agency artificial intelligence
OXFORD, Ohio, May 12 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Computer Science Ph.D. student's research focuses on agency artificial intelligence
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Videography by Zach Burnett and Cameron Johnson
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is continuously changing, and Miami University's Computer Science department aims to lead improvements that will help our community.
Originally from China, Jingyi Huang is a first-year student pursuing her doctoral degree in Computer Science more
Computer System and Method Employing Artificial Intelligence Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SIMOLOGY CORP., Hayward, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625543 B2, initially filed Sept. 27, 2024) developed by Vance W. Boatwright, Hayward, California, for "Computer system and method employing artificial intelligence engine." more
Congressman Fine Introduces K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Fine Introduces K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
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Today, Congressman Fine (R-FL) introduced the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 to modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and giving states and school districts clear authority to prepare students and teachers for the AI-driven economy using existing federal resources. more
Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with El Paso Public Service Board on Data Centers
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Shares Concerns with El Paso Public Service Board on Data Centers
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Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent the members of the El Paso Water Public Service Board (PSB) a letter requesting the PSB adhere to several suggestions to protect and prioritize El Pasoans while ensuring transparency and accountability from data centers.
The letter can be found here, and more
Control Tower and Enterprise Management Platform With a Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence Managing Sensor and the Camera Feeds Into Digital Twin
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- STRONG FORCE VCN PORTFOLIO 2019, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626215 B2, initially filed Dec. 4, 2020) developed by seven inventors Charles Howard Cella, Pembroke, Massachusetts; Richard Spitz, Franklin, Tennessee; Teymour S. El-Tahry, Detroit, Michigan; Joshua Dobrowitsky, Birmingham, Michigan; Jenna Parenti, Denver, Colorado; Brent Bliven, Austin, Texas; and Andrew Cardno, San Diego, California, for "Control tower and enter more
Core Package, Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor and Packaging Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- HUNAN AIHUA GROUP CO., LTD., Yiyang City, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626870 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2022) developed by four inventors Bo Liu, Yiyang City, China; Lihua Ai, Yiyang City, China; Liang Ai, Yiyang City, China; and Anan Wang, Yiyang City, China, for "Core package, aluminum electrolytic capacitor and packaging method thereof." more
Creighton celebrates the graduating Class of 2026
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Creighton celebrates the graduating Class of 2026
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During Creighton University commencement ceremonies on May 14-17, more than 1,800 students will celebrate major milestones and begin their next chapter as Creighton alumni.
Across Creighton's schools and colleges, students have achieved incredible outcomes and will be moving on to careers, service opportunities or continuing education within six months of gra more
Creighton students learn AI from the inside out
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Creighton students learn AI from the inside out
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Most people meet generative artificial intelligence the same way: through a screen, a prompt and an answer. It feels like magic. It also feels like something you will never fully understand.
At Creighton, Steven Fernandes, PhD, and Alison Kleffner, PhD, are inviting students behind the curtain.
Fernandes, associate professor of computer science, and Kleffner, more
Creighton University to launch Institute for Adaptive Intelligence
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 12 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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Creighton University to launch Institute for Adaptive Intelligence
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A new Institute for Adaptive Intelligence: Integrating Technology and Human-Flourishing will be launched this fall at Creighton, with University Librarian Michael Paulus, MLIS, DMin, serving as executive director.
The institute will be dedicated to empowering members of the Creighton community to engage with technology in transformative, ethi more
Curved Prism Array Applied to an Infrared Sensor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SENSORLITE INC., New Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625006 B2, initially filed Sept. 15, 2022) developed by Wen-Chin Chen, New Taipei, Taiwan, and Ai-Huan Lee, New Taipei, Taiwan, for "Curved prism array applied to an infrared sensor." more
Dan Gerlowski Named Interim Dean of Merrick School of Business
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 12 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Dan Gerlowski Named Interim Dean of Merrick School of Business
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The University of Baltimore has announced the appointment of Dan Gerlowski, professor of economics, as the interim dean of the Robert G. Merrick School of Business, effective July 1. Gerlowski succeeds Dr. Raju Balakrishnan, who begins his retirement from the deanship at the end of June after successfully leading the school since 2023. D more
Deluzio, Houchin Announce New Bill Pushing for Kids Screentime Recommendations from U.S. Surgeon General
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio, Houchin Announce New Bill Pushing for Kids Screentime Recommendations from U.S. Surgeon General
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) introduced the bipartisan SMART Kids Act. This bill would require the Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed screentime recommendations for children. These would be recommendations b more
Designing the Cloud: Power, Infrastructure, and the Role of Architects Organized by Pratt SoA Faculty
BROOKLYN, New York, May 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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Designing the Cloud: Power, Infrastructure, and the Role of Architects Organized by Pratt SoA Faculty
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On April 27, 2025 Pratt School of Architecture faculty Xenia Adjoubei Kwan organized and moderated the fifth panel discussion in the AI+A Salon Series at the Center for Architecture to tackle the question: What ro more
Determining Emotion Sequences for Speech for Conversational AI Systems and Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- NVIDIA CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626689 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2023) developed by Ilia Fedorov, Moscow, Russian Federation, and Dmitry Korobchenko, Yerevan, Armenia, for "Determining emotion sequences for speech for conversational AI systems and applications." more
DUIRI is now accepting fall faculty project proposals
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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DUIRI is now accepting fall faculty project proposals
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Purdue faculty at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are invited to submit project proposals for the Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship (DUIRI) Fall 2026 session. DUIRI supports faculty-led undergraduate research teams tackling problems across the strategic areas of global security, global health and global more
Dynamic Industrial Artificial Intelligence Configuration and Tuning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625485 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2023) developed by three inventors Bijan SayyarRodsari, Austin, Texas; Cyril Perducat, Devens, Massachusetts; and Dan Li, Austin, Texas, for "Dynamic industrial artificial intelligence configuration and tuning." more
Economic Liberties Unveils New Focus Group Research Showing Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose "Surveillance Pricing"
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Unveils New Focus Group Research Showing Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose "Surveillance Pricing"
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Findings show immediate backlash and strong support for regulations as states begin to act.
New focus group research conducted by Lake Research Partners for the American Economic Liberties Project finds that Americans overwhelmingly oppose "surveillance more
Electric Companies Stepping Up to Protect Customers Amid Data Center Buildout
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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Electric Companies Stepping Up to Protect Customers Amid Data Center Buildout
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WASHINGTON (May 12, 2026) -A slew of recent announcements from investor-owned electric companies highlight their successful work powering the lives of the nearly 3 in 4 Americans who depend on them for reliable, affordable energy-and protecting them from bill increases related to data centers.
EEI mem more
Electronic Device for Updating Artificial Intelligence Model and Operating Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626184 B2, initially filed Oct. 22, 2021) developed by Dongsoo Lee, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "Electronic device for updating artificial intelligence model and operating method thereof." more
Enabling or Blocking Processing of Queries to an Artificial Intelligence System Based on Intents of the Queries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- ONETRUST LLC, Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625909 B2, initially filed May 17, 2024) developed by Shane Wiggins, Atlanta, Georgia, for "Enabling or blocking processing of queries to an artificial intelligence system based on intents of the queries." more
Encapsulation Process Method for Wafer-Level Light-Emitting Diode Dies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- INGENTEC CORPORATION, Miaoli County, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12628466 B2, initially filed May 19, 2023) developed by four inventors Ai-Sen Liu, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Hsiao-Lu Chen, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Yi-Chuan Huang, Miaoli County, Taiwan; and Hsiang-An Feng, Miaoli County, Taiwan, for "Encapsulation process method for wafer-level light-emitting diode dies." more
Eye Tracking System for Determining User Activity
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SESAME AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625544 B2, initially filed Nov. 3, 2022) developed by three inventors Kevin Conlon Boyle, San Francisco, California; Robert Konrad Konrad, San Francisco, California; and Nitish Padmanaban, Menlo Park, California, for "Eye tracking system for determining user activity." more
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways
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The model combines real-time and historical data to predict outbreaks and protect public health
Every summer, beach closures disrupt families, harm local businesses and raise public health alarms. Most of the time, the warning comes after it is already too late.
A new artificial intelligence f more
Feature Article: Leveling the Playing Field at the Big Game
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news:
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Feature Article: Leveling the Playing Field at the Big Game
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Earlier this year, the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and its strategic partners brought new technologies to Santa Clara, California, to secure Super Bowl LX and the NFL Honors event. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the Ready Armor Protection for Instant Deployment (RAPID) barrier and th more
First in the Family, 1,500 Miles from Campus, One Hospital Shift at a Time
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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First in the Family, 1,500 Miles from Campus, One Hospital Shift at a Time
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Angelica Jaramillo's father never finished college. Her mother never finished high school. Among her four siblings, the furthest anyone got was an associate's degree. Nobody in the family had ever earned a bachelor's, let alone a graduate degree. Her dad's dream was to hear their la more
Generating Universal Web Profiles From Diverse Event Data Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625915 B1, initially filed Dec. 31, 2024) developed by six inventors Kamal Ginotra, Kirkland, Washington; Nabeel Kaushal, Seattle, Washington; Dongfei Yu, Vancouver, Canada; Sedigheh Zolaktaf, Vancouver, Canada; Andrew James McNamara, Belwood, Canada; and Jikun Liu, Redmond, Washington, for "Generating universal web profiles from diverse event data using generative artif more
Generative AI-driven Multi-Source Data Query System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625869 B2, initially filed Nov. 9, 2023) developed by Sagar Ketan Shah, Fremont, California, and Amir Jalali, San Francisco, California, for "Generative AI-driven multi-source data query system." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Cohesive Experience for Automotive Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12623544 B2, initially filed Dec. 5, 2023) developed by Sergei Gage, Dallas, Texas, for "Generative artificial intelligence and cohesive experience for automotive applications." more
House Homeland Security, China Committees Seek Information from AI Giant Anysphere About China Connections
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSletter) -- House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino, R-New York, and Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, have sent a letter to Anysphere Inc., a San Francisco, California-based company involved in artificial intelligence seeking a wide range of documents related to its China relationships. The letter was sent to Anysphere CEO Michael Truell on April 29, 2026.
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Here is the text of the letter:
Mr. Mi more
How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest
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In his office in MSU's forestry department, EEB core faculty member David Carter shows off an image of a virtual forest on his laptop.
It's not just any forest. It's a computerized replica, or "digital twin," of a loblolly pine stand, created using lidar, the laser scanning technology that self-driving cars use to map their surroundings. more
How To Not Know: Why Seeing Simone Stolzoff on May 18 May Be the Conversation You Need Right Now
LA JOLLA, California, May 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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How To Not Know: Why Seeing Simone Stolzoff on May 18 May Be the Conversation You Need Right Now
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We live in a time that prizes certainty.
Everywhere we turn, there is pressure to have the right answer, the perfect plan, the hottest take, the polished personal brand. Careers are expected to make sense in neat upward lines. Social media rewards confidence performed at full volume. more
How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 12 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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How USD Prepares Students for AI-Driven Future--With Human Focus
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"There's a shared understanding that AI is part of the environment we teach and work in now, and faculty want to approach it with care and intention," President Sheila K. Gestring said.
At the same time, she said, students are arriving on campus already familiar with the technology.
"For us, it's teaching them how to use it more
IBM Announces Red Hat AI Inference and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Service on IBM Cloud
ARMONK, New York, May 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Announces Red Hat AI Inference and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Service on IBM Cloud
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ARMONK, N.Y., May 12, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced two new managed services - Red Hat AI Inference on IBM Cloud and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Service on IBM Cloud - to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and run security-forward, scalable and predictable virtualization en more
IBM Launches Sports Tech Startup Challenge at Web Summit Vancouver
ARMONK, New York, May 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Launches Sports Tech Startup Challenge at Web Summit Vancouver
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VANCOUVER, BC May 12, 2026 \-IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today kicked off the IBM Sports Tech Startup Challenge at Web Summit Vancouver, marking the first showcase in a global initiative to find and accelerate cutting-edge AI startups transforming the world of sports.
The Vancouver showcase represents the opening moment of a mu more
Image Analysis for Aerial Images
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- AI CLEARING INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626368 B2, initially filed Nov. 16, 2021) developed by four inventors Aleksander Buczkowski, Warsaw, Poland; Michal Mazur, Warsaw, Poland; Adam Wisniewski, Warsaw, Poland; and Dariusz Ciesla, Warsaw, Poland, for "Image analysis for aerial images." more
Industrial Controller Having AI-enabled Multicore Architecture
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625478 B2, initially filed June 1, 2023) developed by Bijan SayyarRodsari, Austin, Texas, and Dan Li, Austin, Texas, for "Industrial controller having AI-enabled multicore architecture." more
Intelligent Technical Protocol Based Approach Leveraging AI-ML to Block Vishing Scammers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626257 B2, initially filed July 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Sivashalini Sivajothi, Chennai, India; Maneesh Kumar Sethia, Hyderabad, India; Boddu Vikas Teja, Chandanagar, India; and Ankit Kumar Sahoo, Hyderabad, India, for "Intelligent technical protocol based approach leveraging AI-ML to block vishing scammers." more
Internet-of-Things Enabled Deionization Tank Configuration Artificial Intelligence Algorithm
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been assigned a patent (No. US 12623929 B2, initially filed Jan. 11, 2022) developed by Justin Bakow, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and Ronald Parks, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, for "Internet-of-things enabled deionization tank configuration artificial intelligence algorithm." more
IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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IST faculty member awarded fellowship to study claim-making and fact-checking
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Dongwon Lee, professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), has received a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany. He will study ways to better understand misinformation on a global scale and explore the use of ar more
Kennesaw State to launch Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies this fall
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 12 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State to launch Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies this fall
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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 12, 2026
A recognized leader in financial technology education, Kennesaw State University will be the first Georgia institution to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field with approval of a new Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies.
Approved by the Board of Regents more
Low-Observable Encryption Device for Facilitating Communications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- FORWARD EDGE-AI, INC., San Antonio, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627466 B2, initially filed March 25, 2024) developed by four inventors Eric Adolphe, San Antonio, Texas; Riaan Gouws, San Antonio, Texas; Benjamin Tullis, San Antonio, Texas; and Thomas Summe, San Antonio, Texas, for "Low-observable encryption device for facilitating communications." more
Malware Detection Using Generative Artificial Intelligence and Threat Knowledge Database
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- VICONE CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627695 B1, initially filed July 2, 2024) developed by three inventors Shih-Han Hsu, Taipei, Taiwan; Chih-Wei Su, Taipei, Taiwan; and Wei-Jen Chang, Taipei, Taiwan, for "Malware detection using generative artificial intelligence and threat knowledge database." more
Mayo Clinic announces upcoming leadership transition, recognizes transformational leadership of Dr. Gianrico Farrugia
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, May 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic announces upcoming leadership transition, recognizes transformational leadership of Dr. Gianrico Farrugia
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic today announced that President and CEO Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., has decided to complete his tenure at the end of this year.
Since assuming the role in January 2019, Dr. Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic through a period of significant more
Media Tip Sheet: OpenAI Lets the EU Preview New Cyber Model
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: OpenAI Lets the EU Preview New Cyber Model
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WASHINGTON (May 12, 2026) - OpenAI is granting the European Union (EU) access to preview its new model, GPT-5.5-Cyber. European partners such as businesses, governments, and cybersecurity authorities like the EU AI Office will be able to access this system. In contrast, Anthropic's Mythos was released a month ago, but hasn't granted the EU preview more
Method and Apparatus for Lightweighting of Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SQUEEZEBITS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626134 B2, initially filed Nov. 25, 2024) developed by five inventors Eunhyeok Park, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea; Taesu Kim, Seoul, South Korea; Changhun Lee, Busan, South Korea; Hyungjun Kim, Seoul, South Korea; and Jungyu Jin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for lightweighting of artificial intelligence model." more
Method and Device for Detecting Starting Point of Signal, Storage Medium and Electronic Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- GUANGZHOU SHIYUAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED COMPANY, Guangzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627544 B2, initially filed May 9, 2022) developed by Fei Wang, Guangzhou, China, for "Method and device for detecting starting point of signal, storage medium and electronic device." more
Method and System for AI-based Autonomous Security Agent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- Two inventors, Joseph Dominic Natoli, III, San Tan Valley, Arizona, and Samantha Marie Sutterley-Natoli, San Tan Valley, Arizona, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12627685 B1, initially filed Oct. 3, 2025) for "Method and system for AI-based autonomous security agent." more
Method and System for AI-based Interactive Searches
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- Three inventors Dan Ingold, Farragut, Tennessee; William George Lawrence Ingold, Farragut, Tennessee; and Charles DiFatta, III, Farragut, Tennessee, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12625865 B2, initially filed Dec. 10, 2024) for "Method and system for AI-based interactive searches." more
Method for Securely Extracting Data From Invoices Using AI Cloud Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- Two inventors, Ofer Lavan, Salit, Israel, and Rotem Ben-Lulu, Netanya, Israel, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12626015 B2, initially filed Oct. 22, 2024) for "Method for securely extracting data from invoices using AI cloud service." more
Method for Testing Artificial Intelligence Units Located Across Separate Processing Chips
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625788 B1, initially filed Dec. 3, 2024) developed by Ali Y. Duale, Poughkeepsie, New York, and Patrick Duffy, Poughkeepsie, New York, for "Method for testing artificial intelligence units located across separate processing chips." more
Method for Tracking Multiple Objects by Using Multiple Cameras Based on Temporal-Spatial Graph Neural Network Utilizing Geometric Features for Each of the Multiple Objects and Object Tracking Device Using the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SUPERB AI CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626374 B1, initially filed Nov. 13, 2025) developed by Jungkwon Lee, Seoul, South Korea, and Eun Soo Im, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "Method for tracking multiple objects by using multiple cameras based on temporal-spatial graph neural network utilizing geometric features for each of the multiple objects and object tracking device using the same." more
Method of Operating a LIDAR System for Detection of Gas
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- QLM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Bristol, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625266 B2, initially filed June 8, 2022) developed by three inventors Xiao Ai, Bristol, United Kingdom; James Titchener, Bristol, United Kingdom; and Alexander Dunning, Bristol, United Kingdom, for "Method of operating a LIDAR system for detection of gas." more
Monitoring Methods, Computer Program Product, Monitoring Unit, Gas Analysis Device, and Use of Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, Munich, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625493 B2, initially filed May 24, 2023) developed by seven inventors Jana Eder, Vienna, Austria; Simon Weilandt, Neu-Ulm/Stadtmitte, Germany; Ralf Bitter, Weingarten, Germany; Stephanie Holly, Stockerau, Austria; Tim Offermann, Rheinzabern, Germany; Daniel Schall, Hollabrunn, Austria; and Piotr Strauch, Ruelzheim, Germany, for "Monitoring methods, computer program product, monitorin more
Multiple Telecommunication Endpoints System and Testing Method Thereof Based on AI Decision
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- NATIONAL YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY, Hsinchu City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625797 B2, initially filed Aug. 4, 2021) developed by five inventors En-Cheng Liou, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Ta-Sung Lee, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Kai-Ten Feng, Taipei City, Taiwan; Yu-Chien Lin, New Taipei City, Taiwan; and Chia-Hung Lin, Tainan City, Taiwan, for "Multiple telecommunication endpoints system and testing method thereof based on AI decision." more
NAIC Member Discusses Managing Resources to Strengthen Supervisory Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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NAIC Member Discusses Managing Resources to Strengthen Supervisory Effectiveness
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On April 15-16, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Director Anita G. Fox participated in the High-Level Conference on Insurance Supervision for Latin America and the Caribbean organized jointly by the Asociacion Internacional de Sup more
NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers
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ARLINGTON, VA -The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association's highest recognition for individuals, programs, and organizations that have more
NAU institute to hold 27th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 12 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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NAU institute to hold 27th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference
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Ongoing social changes and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the disability landscape. Professionals, advocates and community members are invited to explore practical solutions, timely topics and emerging innovations at the 27th Annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference. The event, hosted by the Institut more
New AI Model Measures Motor Impairment Without Subjectivity
AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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New AI Model Measures Motor Impairment Without Subjectivity
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When measuring progressive motor impairments, namely ataxia, patients and clinicians need regular and objective monitoring. However, the current gold standard of clinician-based assessment is neither regular nor completely objective. Even previous attempts to have technology capture movement irregularities are susceptible to having h more
New Verint Survey Reveals Rising Customer Service Expectations: 79% Would Switch After One Bad Experience
MELVILLE, New York, May 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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New Verint Survey Reveals Rising Customer Service Expectations: 79% Would Switch After One Bad Experience
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New survey research from Verint (r) reveals 79% of respondents would switch to a competitor after a single negative customer experience. Fur more
Oles in the News: St. Olaf professor assisted in a Pulitzer Prize-winning article
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 12 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Oles in the News: St. Olaf professor assisted in a Pulitzer Prize-winning article
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The staff of the Minnesota Star Tribune are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner in the Breaking News Reporting category for their thorough and compassionate coverage on the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in 2025.
To help ensure accuracy in their reporting, the journalists tapped St. Olaf College Visiting Assistant Professor more
Open Ear System Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Audio Signal Processing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- LEGATO AUDIO, INC., Falmouth, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627937 B1, initially filed April 9, 2025) developed by Mehul Trivedi, 40 Barnabas Rd, Massachusetts, and Anand Parthasarathi, Falmouth, Massachusetts, for "Open ear system using artificial intelligence (AI) driven audio signal processing." more
OPM Director Outlines Modernization Plans
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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OPM Director Outlines Modernization Plans
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Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), outlined plans to modernize the federal government's human resources (HR) operations, with a strong emphasis on improving HR and retirement services through updated technology, streamlined systems, and better cust more
Pearson and Salesforce Expand Partnership to Accelerate Workforce AI Readiness
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 12 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson and Salesforce Expand Partnership to Accelerate Workforce AI Readiness
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Pearson will provide role insights, identify skills gaps, and deliver targeted learning for Salesforce employees
HOBOKEN, N.J. -May 12, 2026 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Salesforce today announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI readiness and skills development across Sa more
Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Forum announces 2026 Fall Speaker Series lineup
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for Fall 2026. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions.
Invited to speak on topics of their choice this fall are three Penn State alumni more
Product Distribution System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- DELOREAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INC., Palm Beach, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626220 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2023) developed by three inventors Severence M. MacLaughlin, Palm Beach, Florida; Ram Prasad Bora, Palm Beach, Florida; and Dhiraj Sharma, Palm Beach, Florida, for "Product distribution system and method." more
Q&A: Expanding MIT's global reach through Universal Learning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Q&A: Expanding MIT's global reach through Universal Learning
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MIT's Universal Learning is a new initiative from MIT Open Learning designed to prepare learners everywhere to tackle complex global challenges through boundary-crossing thinking.
Universal Learning offerings combine subject matter expertise from MIT faculty and experts and Open Learning's more than 25 years of innovat more
Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news:
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Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings
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Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) more
Rowan entrepreneur earns top prize at statewide UPitchNJ competition
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan entrepreneur earns top prize at statewide UPitchNJ competition
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Rowan University welcomed student entrepreneurs from across New Jersey for the 11th annual UPitchNJ competition. The May 1 event marked the first time the statewide contest has been hosted on Rowan's campus and was organized by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Held at Business Hall, the competition brought together 13 u more
SAFE Congratulates Seval Oz on Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Energy] -- SAFE, an organization that says it unites military and business leaders to develop and advocate for policies that improve America's energy security by curtailing dependence on oil and promoting responsible use of domestic energy resources, posted the following news release:
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STATEMENT | SAFE Congratulates Seval Oz on Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation
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Washington, more
Secure Generative-Artificial Intelligence Platform Integration on a Cloud Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627471 B2, initially filed May 28, 2024) developed by four inventors Ming Fang, Bellevue, Washington; Simo Lin, Bellevue, Washington; Beiwen Guo, Auburn, Washington; and Wei Gao, Bellevue, Washington, for "Secure generative-artificial intelligence platform integration on a cloud service." more
Similarity-Based Generative AI Output Filtering
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SHOPIFY INC., Ottawa, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626108 B2, initially filed May 8, 2023) developed by Neil Leonard Padgett, Toronto, Canada, and Andra Adams, Vankleek Hill, Canada, for "Similarity-based generative AI output filtering." more
Speaker and Speaker Box
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- GUANGZHOU SHIYUAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD., Guangzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627915 B2, initially filed June 12, 2024) developed by Weiyong Yue, Guangzhou, China, for "Speaker and speaker box." more
St. Olaf student entrepreneurs compete in 12th annual Ole Cup
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 12 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf student entrepreneurs compete in 12th annual Ole Cup
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On Saturday, April 25, St. Olaf College students took to Viking Theater's stage one by one to pitch ideas shaped by years of work, lived experiences, and, in some cases, loss.
It was time for the 12th annual Ole Cup.
The Ole Cup -St. Olaf's annual entrepreneurship competition hosted by the Piper Center for Vocation and Career -brings together more
Stochastic Noise Layers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- PROTOPIA AI, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626105 B2, initially filed Feb. 24, 2022) developed by Hadi Esmaeilzadeh, Austin, Texas, and Anwesa Choudhuri, Austin, Texas, for "Stochastic noise layers." more
Students Present for 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 12 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Students Present for 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference
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As part of an annual tradition at the end of the school year, Niagara University undergraduate students have the opportunity to present scholarly research for the Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference (UGGRC). Approximately 142 students across various academic disciplines took part in a panel presentation or poster session more
Study abroad propels careers of graduating seniors
ITHACA, New York, May 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Study abroad propels careers of graduating seniors
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Every year, around 2,000 Cornell students say a temporary goodbye to their lives in Ithaca - in pursuit of international experiences outside their comfort zone.
Their time studying abroad gave graduating seniors Kevin Chang and Ana Hoffman Sole knowledge of new places, new skills and rich new communities. Now they're looking ahead to career paths that build o more
Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Study finds digital therapy app improves student mental health
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A study of more than 6,200 university students, including some at WashU, found that a smartphone app combined with personal coaching via text messages can be an effective intervention against depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
Compared with students who received a referral, those who were offered the app reported fewer sy more
Summer 2026 digital humanities fellows announced
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Summer 2026 digital humanities fellows announced
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The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities is welcoming the fifth annual cohort of digital humanities fellows for the summer of 2026. Graduate students will participate in the program designed to support their research, scholarship, professional development and creative production skills.
This year's interdisciplinary cohort was selected through more
Surfactant-Free Filled Polyurethane Foam and Method of Making Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS INC., Houston, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12624150 B2, initially filed May 24, 2024) developed by seven inventors Hamed Lakrout, San Antonio, Texas; Russ Majors, San Marcos, Texas; Brian Shaw, Elmendorf, Texas; Guy Crocco, New Braunfels, Texas; Li Ai, San Antonio, Texas; Amitabha Kumar, San Antonio, Texas; and Russell Hill, San Antonio, Texas, for "Surfactant-free filled polyurethane foam and method of making same." more
System and Method for AI-based Prioritization of Patients
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- An inventor from San Mateo, California, Lior Tamir has been awarded a patent (No. US 12626811 B2, initially filed June 4, 2024) for "System and method for AI-based prioritization of patients." more
System and Method for Automatic Summarization in Interlocutor Turn-Based Electronic Conversational Flow
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- DISCOURSE.AI, INC., Dallas, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626049 B2, initially filed Jan. 29, 2022) developed by three inventors David John Attwater, Southport, United Kingdom; Pedro Vale Lima, Oporto, Portugal; and Jonathan E. Eisenzopf, Dallas, Texas, for "System and method for automatic summarization in interlocutor turn-based electronic conversational flow." more
System and Method for Enforcing PII Segregation in a Distributed Data Processing System for Privacy-Preserving AI Corpus Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- An inventor from Garland, Texas, Waleed S Nema has been awarded a patent (No. US 12626249 B1, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) for "System and method for enforcing PII segregation in a distributed data processing system for privacy-preserving AI corpus generation." more
System and Method for Field Treatment and Monitoring
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- PRECISION AI INC., Regina, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12622426 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2020) developed by five inventors Daniel McCann, Regina, Canada; Wessam Gad El-Rab, Regina, Canada; Mark Wileniec, Regina, Canada; Randy Mortensen, Regina, Canada; and Anthony J Arkles, Regina, Canada, for "System and method for field treatment and monitoring." more
System and Method for System Extensibility
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12625707 B2, initially filed April 8, 2024) developed by Zhijie Ai, Shanghai, China, for "System and method for system extensibility." more
System and Method for Tokenized Licensing of Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- DATAVAULT AI, INC., Beaverton, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626279 B2, initially filed June 16, 2022) developed by four inventors Alfred Blair Blaikie, III, Tinton Falls, New Jersey; Nathaniel T. Bradley, Tucson, Arizona; Joshua S. Paugh, Tucson, Arizona; and Mark Baker, Marietta, Georgia, for "System and method for tokenized licensing of content." more
Systems and Methods for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Language Model-Enabled Interactive Narrative Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- POSTMODERN MEDIA LLC, Flower Mound, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627766 B2, initially filed June 16, 2023) developed by Thomas Reale, Flower Mound, Texas, for "Systems and methods for an artificial intelligence (AI) language model-enabled interactive narrative engine." more
Systems and Methods for Autonomous Conversational Ordering and Booking Using AI Technologies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- Two inventors, Harry Tu, Pleasanton, California, and Wei Zhu, Beijing, China, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12626294 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) for "Systems and methods for autonomous conversational ordering and booking using AI technologies." more
Systems and Methods for Reducing Patient Readmission to Acute Care Facilities
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- SAIVA AI, INC., Los Altos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626797 B2, initially filed July 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Karyn Burnett, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Jaikumar Ramanathan, Saratoga, California; Guy Katsav, Los Altos, California; and Jason Strober, Los Altos Hills, California, for "Systems and methods for reducing patient readmission to acute care facilities." more
Systems and Methods for Using Generative Artificial Intelligence With Agile Project Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Fort Worth, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626198 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2024) developed by Phillip J. Gollhofer, Fort Worth, Texas, and Dinesh A. Velhal, Argyle, Texas, for "Systems and methods for using generative artificial intelligence with agile project management." more
Systems and Methods to Process Electronic Images to Selectively Hide Structures and Artifacts for Digital Pathology Image Review
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626365 B2, initially filed Sept. 23, 2022) developed by Navid Alemi, Conventry, United Kingdom, and Christopher Kanan, Pittsford, New York, for "Systems and methods to process electronic images to selectively hide structures and artifacts for digital pathology image review." more
TD SYNNEX Accelerates Investment in U.S. Public Sector Business at Annual Red, White & You Event
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Accelerates Investment in U.S. Public Sector Business at Annual Red, White & You Event
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TD SYNNEX kicked off the 20th edition of its annual U.S. public sector customer event, Red, White & You (RWY). Throughout the three-day event, leaders from TD SYNNEX and its subsidiary, DLT Solutions, will explore the latest trends in technology across the U.S. public secto more
Team MatterFlow Triumph at the Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition
LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Team MatterFlow Triumph at the Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition
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Shortly after winning the hackathon at The Games Week: Building LA28 (2-6 March), Team MatterFlow shared their tips on how to craft a persuasive business pitch.
The problem they were tackling? The inefficiency of waste sorting at large venues. Their solution? An automated system more
Techniques for Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Identify Vulnerable Pedestrian Behavior
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12623599 B2, initially filed June 27, 2024) developed by four inventors Paul A Aldighieri, Auburn Hills, Michigan; Matthew A Taylor, Auburn Hills, Michigan; Shahin Nobari-Tabrizi, Auburn Hills, Michigan; and Ethan E Bayer, Auburn Hills, Michigan, for "Techniques for utilizing artificial intelligence to identify vulnerable pedestrian behavior." more
Ten Faculty Named Provost Seed Fellows for Interdisciplinary Research
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 12 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Ten Faculty Named Provost Seed Fellows for Interdisciplinary Research
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2026) -Ten North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty will receive a portion of $250,000 to $25,000 each in seed funding through the Provost's Faculty Seed Fellows initiative, making way for major returns on investment.
The Faculty Seed more
The American Express Digital Payments Trendex
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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The American Express Digital Payments Trendex
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Amid rapid innovation in the payments ecosystem, the 2025 American Express Digital Payments Trendex provides a view into what is helping drive decision-making for U.S. consumers and merchants when it comes to payments -from shifting payment preferences to the rise of AI-powered commerce -and underscores the central role of trust, expe more
The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection
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The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
On April 17, William & Mary celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Nine faculty members and one former athletics staff member received the awards, which are accompanied by a $20,000 stipend to pursue res more
Thomas Grant awarded Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
BUFFALO, New York, May 12 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Thomas Grant awarded Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
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Thomas Grant, PhD, is assistant professor of structural biology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Photo: Sandra Kicman
By Ellen Goldbaum
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Thomas D. Grant, PhD, assistant professor of structural biology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and more
Tiered Motion Detection for Video Surveillance Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- DRAGONFRUIT AI, INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626568 B2, initially filed March 5, 2024) developed by Amit Kumar, Menlo Park, California, for "Tiered motion detection for video surveillance systems." more
Top Business Groups Urge Congress to Extend, Expand Successful Semiconductor Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Top Business Groups Urge Congress to Extend, Expand Successful Semiconductor Tax Credit
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The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit, which has helped spark hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, expires at the end of 2026
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2026 - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and a more
UC San Diego Receives $5 Million Renewal for Prestigious Faculty Recruitment and Training Program
LA JOLLA, California, May 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Receives $5 Million Renewal for Prestigious Faculty Recruitment and Training Program
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The University of California San Diego has been awarded a $5 million renewal for its Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) program, part of a nationwide initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund to enrich the biomedical work more
UCF Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship
ORLANDO, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship
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Highlights
* The Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship is a two-week, senior-level leadership program focused on improving personal and collective preparedness in emergency management and crisis leadership.
* UCF's Claire Connolly Knox and Chris Emrich, who each worked with FEMA prior to joining UCF's School of more
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
STORRS, Connecticut, May 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
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When UConn Law Professor Nadiyah J. Humber set out to examine artificial intelligence in housing, employment, and lending, she focused on one central question: Does AI affect the racial wealth gap, and if so, how?
In the United States, wealth determines long-term security, influencing housing stability, educational opportunity, and more
United States Systems and Methods for AI-optimized Adaptive Transmission and Coordinated Distribution of Terahertz Energy via Satellite
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- AMBIENT ENERGY AI INC., Huntington Beach, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627355 B2, initially filed June 3, 2025) developed by six inventors Robert Smith, Huntington Beach, California; David Lark, CorCoran, California; Michael Smith, Huntington Beach, California; Mohamed Sanad, Huntington Beach, California; Rick Bean, Huntington Beach, California; and Mihael Radoslovic, Huntington Beach, California, for "United states systems and methods for AI-o more
Universal AI is "a pathway to AI fluency that's accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Universal AI is "a pathway to AI fluency that's accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere"
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"Artificial intelligence is not just for computer scientists anymore; it's going to permeate every aspect of our lives and influence every business," says MIT President Sally Kornbluth.
The world is reaching an inflection point with artificial intelligence: over half of U.S. adults u more
Updated Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning Capabilities Reporting
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627974 B2, initially filed May 9, 2022) developed by five inventors Rajeev Kumar, San Diego, California; Aziz Gholmieh, Del Mar, California; Xipeng Zhu, San Diego, California; Gavin Bernard Horn, La Jolla, California; and Shankar Krishnan, San Diego, California, for "Updated artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities reporting." more
USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool
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The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests in a deal announced Tuesday (May 12).
20/20 Biolabs Inc. will commercialize a patented technology developed by James Hebert, di more
Using Generative Artificial Intelligence With Asset Tagging for Code Security
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- FORTINET, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12627690 B1, initially filed Oct. 12, 2023) developed by five inventors Christien R. Rioux, Leesburg, Virginia; Peter W. O'Hearn, London, United Kingdom; Sowmya Karmali, Tustin, California; Charles Y. Kim, Jersey City, New Jersey; and Yijou Chen, Cupertino, California, for "Using generative artificial intelligence with asset tagging for code security." more
Visual Inspection Training Board for Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12626347 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2023) developed by four inventors YanLong Hou, Shenzhen, China; WeiFeng Zhang, Shenzhen, China; Wei Wang, Shenzhen, China; and Jiayu Zheng, Foshan, China, for "Visual inspection training board for artificial intelligence deep learning." more
WATCH: Nunn Announces $2 Million Investment for DMACC Campus to Expand Workforce Training
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Nunn Announces $2 Million Investment for DMACC Campus to Expand Workforce Training
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ANKENY, IA - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined local leaders, educators, and workforce partners at DMACC's Ankeny campus to announce a $2 million federal investment to modernize classrooms, expand workforce training, and strengthen career pathways for students across central Iowa. B-roll from the visit is avai more
Welch Highlights Bills to Support Farmers, Protect Creators in Hearing with Director of the U.S. Copyright Office
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Highlights Bills to Support Farmers, Protect Creators in Hearing with Director of the U.S. Copyright Office
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, questioned Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, in an oversight hearing for the U.S. Copyright Office.
Senato more
Where the Class of 2026 is headed
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Where the Class of 2026 is headed
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Penn's 270th graduating class is going places; D.C., Oxford, and North Philly among them. They will seek advanced degrees, helm new startups, and seek solutions to the great challenges of the current time.
For the graduating class at the Perelman School of Medicine, the next steps are revealed at an annual Match Day celebration, with family and faculty j more
WIU Faculty Members Selected for Prestigious IIN Faculty Fellowship
MACOMB, Illinois, May 12 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Faculty Members Selected for Prestigious IIN Faculty Fellowship
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University is proud to announce that Josh Averbeck, professor of Communication and director of the WIU Social Media Lab, and Ashley Frederick, Nursing instructor, have been selected as members of the inaugural cohort of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) Faculty Fellows.
The IIN Faculty Fellows more
WIU to Offer New Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Emphases for the M.S. in Computer Science
MACOMB, Illinois, May 12 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU to Offer New Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Emphases for the M.S. in Computer Science
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University will expand its Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science program beginning in the Fall 2026 semester with the addition of two new emphases: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
Students enrolled in the M.S. in Computer Science will now have thre more
Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 ACT Assessment
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 ACT Assessment
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Xerox has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Automation & AI, Cloud & Technology assessment, which evaluates vendor capability across automation and AI, cloud and technology ecosystems.
The Leader position reflects the breadth and maturity of the Xerox integrated portfolio, bringing t more
A future doctor finds a wider path with public health
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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A future doctor finds a wider path with public health
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Emaan Amir started at George Mason on a straightforward trajectory toward medical school, studying forensic science. Within weeks, she knew she wanted to expand that path, turning to public health to better understand the forces that influence care.
"I realized early on that medicine extends far beyond the clinical setting," she said. "So many struct more
Alfred University students, faculty stand out At International Business Analytics Conference
ALFRED, New York, May 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Alfred University students, faculty stand out At International Business Analytics Conference
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A group of students and faculty from the Alfred University College of Business presented their research at the 2026 International Business Analytics Conference (IBAC), hosted May 7 and 8 by SUNY Fredonia.
IBAC 2026, hosted each year by SUNY Fredonia, provides a unique platform that bridges the gap between acade more
Epson Announces New Commercial High-Speed Desktop Document Scanners & Three-Year Limited Warranty for All Commercial Desktop Document Scanners
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Announces New Commercial High-Speed Desktop Document Scanners & Three-Year Limited Warranty for All Commercial Desktop Document Scanners
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Epson has announced two new document scanning solutions delivering unparalleled performance and productivity -the DS-530X and DS-785W high-speed desktop document scanners. Offering fast scan speeds, high input capacity and seaml more
Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock's Innovative Psychology Labs
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 11 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Exploring the Human Mind: Inside UA Little Rock's Innovative Psychology Labs
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What happens when people don't get enough sleep? How does financial stress change the way we think? And what does it mean to interact with a system that can think back?
At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, psychology researchers are exploring these questions through a growing network of labs f more
Newhouse Hosts Central Washington Energy Summit Featuring State Legislators, Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse Hosts Central Washington Energy Summit Featuring State Legislators, Industry Leaders
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Press Release
: May 11, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750
Moses Lake, Washington - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) hosted dozens of energy leaders, state legislators, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of energy in Washington State. With panels focusing on nuclear, hydropowe more
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- May 11
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Sarah Davis, educator for food, families, and communities in Penn more
UC San Diego Team Launches Free 'Digital Twin' for End-to-End Testing of Applications over Wireless
LA JOLLA, California, May 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Team Launches Free 'Digital Twin' for End-to-End Testing of Applications over Wireless
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Key Takeaways
* Tiny-Twin lets researchers test wireless ideas in a realistic virtual network without expensive equipment or proprietary data.
* The free, open-source platform runs on standard computers, making advanced wireless testing more accessible to students, startups a more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
China's Economy - Current Trends & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11667) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's Economy: Current Trends and Issues
The government of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is targeting China's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) to reach that of a middle-income developed country by 2035. more
Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13221) by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak:
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Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery: A Primer
In response to some disasters, Congress has provided supplemental funding for long-term disaster recovery and other related purposes under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program's statutory authority (42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.5301 et se more
Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies - Candidate Qualifications & Noncongressional Nominating Authorities
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13219) by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Eric Petersen.
Here are excerpts:
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Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: Candidate Qualifications and Noncongressional Nominating Authorities
Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. service academies. These schools are the U.S. Milit more
Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies - Member Office Management Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13220) by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Eric Petersen.
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Congressional Nominations to U.S. Service Academies: Member Office Management Considerations
Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (USMA); U.S. Naval Academy (USNA); more
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - Expiring Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12959) by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran:
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The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015: Expiring Provisions
A decade ago, Congress authorized a cybersecurity information sharing structure that allows the federal government to collect and disseminate threat information, and enabled private sector entities to voluntarily share that information with the go more
Rice's Whale - Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak.
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The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors and Considerations for Congress
The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in their mouths for sieving pl more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From April 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11430) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from April 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 Supreme Court, the U.S. Cou more
Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by Jim Monke, agricultural policy specialist and Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
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Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status
A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about eve more
India's Domestic Political Setting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10298) by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
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India's Domestic Political Setting
Overview
According to its Constitution, India is a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic" where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his/her Council of Ministers. The Indian president is a ceremonial chief of state with l more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., thos more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy analyst specialist Charles V. Stern.
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established more
Section 232 Automotive Tariffs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12545) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
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Section 232 Automotive Tariffs: Issues for Congress
In 2025, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to take actio more
Senate Consideration of Treaties Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-384) entitled "Senate Consideration of Treaties" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
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The consideration of treaties and nominations constitutes the executive business of the Senate./1
To conduct executive business, the Senate must resolve into executive session. Senate Rule 29 governs executive sessions, generally; Rule 30 addresses pro more
Senate Rules Affecting Committees Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-311) entitled "Senate Rules Affecting Committees" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Summary
For the most part, the Senate's rules allow each of its standing committees to decide for itself how to conduct its legislative business. Senate rules require that each committee adopt and publish its own written rules. In addition, the Senate imposes certain requ more
Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) on May 6, 2026, by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
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Colombia's 2026 Presidential Election
On May 31, Colombia, a top U.S. security partner in Latin America, is scheduled to convene an election to replace President Gustavo Petro (2022-present), who is constitutionally barred from seeking reelection. U.S. officials and some Mem more
Cook Islands & Niue - States in Free Association Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12994) on May 6, 2026, by foreign policy analyst Jared G. Tupuola.
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The Cook Islands and Niue: States in Free Association
The Pacific Islands region comprises a variety of polities including fully independent nations, overseas territories, and self-governing states in "Free Association" with other nations. Successive U.S. presidential administrations and more
Defense Primer - LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on May 6, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
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Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The LGM-35A Sentinel is envisioned as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based le more
DFC Shipping Reinsurance Facility - Iran Conflict & Strait of Hormuz Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12688) on May 6, 2026, by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar:
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DFC Shipping Reinsurance Facility: Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz
Background
In February 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces initiated military operations against Iran. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks and threats against commercial ship more
Endangered Species Committee Exemption of Oil & Gas Activities in the Gulf of America Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13218) on May 6, 2026.
The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Anthony R. Marshak, Pervaze A. Sheikh and Laura B. Comay:
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Endangered Species Committee ("God Squad") Exemption of Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America
Introduction
On March 31, 2026, the Endangered Species Committee (ESC; also known as the "God Squad") voted to issue an exem more
FY2027 President's Budget in Historical Context - Revenues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12690) on May 6, 2026, by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin.
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The FY2027 President's Budget in Historical Context: Revenues
On April 3, 2026, the Trump Administration submitted its budget for FY2027, which proposes to constrain nondefense spending, maintain spending on border security and immigration enforcement, and increase defense spending. In Fe more
Senate Committee Hearings - Arranging Witnesses Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-336) on May 6, 2026, entitled "Senate Committee Hearings: Arranging Witnesses" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Selecting witnesses is one of the most important aspects of planning a Senate hearing. Committees and subcommittees pay careful attention to which viewpoints will be represented, who should testify, and the order and format for presenting witne more
Senate Committee Hearings - Preparation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-489) on May 6, 2026, entitled "Senate Committee Hearings: Preparation" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Committee hearings allow Senators an opportunity to gather information on - and draw attention to - legislation and issues within a committee's purview, conduct oversight of programs or agencies, and investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
This checkli more
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-337) on May 6, 2026, entitled "Senate Committee Hearings: Scheduling and Notification" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Senate standing committees and their subcommittees have authority to hold hearings whether the Senate is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned (Rule XXVI, paragraph 1). Regardless of the type of hearing or whether a hearing is held more
Senate Committee Hearings - Witness Testimony Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-392) on May 6, 2026, entitled "Senate Committee Hearings: Witness Testimony" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Generally, witnesses before Senate committees (except Appropriations) must provide the committee with copies of their written testimony at least one day prior to their oral testimony. It is common practice to ask a witness to limit his or her ora more
U.S. Army Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12668) on May 6, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
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U.S. Army Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Programs
The U.S. Army operates uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), including small UAS (sUAS, commonly referred to as drones). These systems support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); target acquisition and strike; electronic w more
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10981) on May 6, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC): An Overview
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent federal agency that is charged with helping election officials to improve the administration of elections and voters to participate in the electoral process. It was establi more
Argentine Beef Import Quota Expansion Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12687) on May 5, 2026, by agricultural policy analysts Benjamin Tsui and Christine Whitt.
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Argentine Beef Import Quota Expansion
In February 2026, the average price cattle producers received for their cattle reached a record high. The price increase was in part due to the year-over-year decreases in U.S. cattle inventory, suspended cattle imports from Mexi more
CDC's Updated Childhood Vaccine Schedule Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11427) on May 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers:
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CDC's Updated Childhood Vaccine Schedule: Litigation and Potential Implications for Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
In December 2025, President Trump issued an executive memorandum in which he instructed the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to "review best practi more
Child Support Enforcement Passport Denial Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12660) on May 5, 2026, by social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill:
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The Child Support Enforcement Passport Denial Program
The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Passport Denial Program is a mandatory enforcement mechanism that applies to noncustodial parents who owe past-due child support. The program was originally enacted as part of more
Defense Primer - Personnel Tempo Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11007) on May 5, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
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Defense Primer: Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO)
United States military operations around the globe may lead to prolonged, recurrent deployments for some U.S. servicemembers. Those servicemembers and/or their families may face deployment-related stress. In addition, preparation for dep more
Electoral College - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48936) on May 5, 2026, entitled "The Electoral College: Frequently Asked Questions" by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
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SUMMARY
Individual voters in the United States do not directly elect the President and the Vice President. Instead, their votes select intermediaries, known as electors, to cast votes for a presidential ticket on their behalf. T more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) on May 5, 2026, by Laurie Harris, science and technology policy analyst and Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) more
Kings & Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12682) on May 4, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
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Kings and Queens Addressing Joint Meetings of Congress
On April 28, 2026, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland addressed a joint meeting of Congress. King Charles was jointly invited by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Senate Majorit more
Office of Strategic Capital - Overview & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13215) on May 4, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
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Office of Strategic Capital: Overview and Considerations
Technological advantage has long contributed to the dominance of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some analysts and policymakers also suggest that U.S. technological superiority - and, by extension, national security - is at risk more
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13096) on May 4, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
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The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund
Introduction
The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) provides federal funding for the protection, conservation, and restoration of Pacific salmon species (Oncorhynchus spp.) and steelhead trout (O. mykiss) that are listed or a more
Section 307 and Imports Produced by Forced Labor Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11360) on May 4, 2026.
The white paper is written by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and international trade and finance specialists Christopher A. Casey and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
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Section 307 and Imports Produced by Forced Labor
The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimated that in 2021 on any given day, 27.6 million people were more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13212) on May 5, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress generally funds and provides related policy direction to the civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts and the more
Army's Multi-Domain Task Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) on May 4, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
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The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF)
The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF)
Congress has expressed concern about the threat to U.S. national security posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it m more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Programs for Historic Preservation
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13216) on May 4, 2026, by research librarian Scott Vierick and natural resources policy specialist Mark K. DeSantis:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Historic Preservation
Congress has established programs and provided grant funding to assist constituents - including individuals, organizations, and state, tribal, and local governments - with historic preser more
Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10211) on May 4, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
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Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress
Foreign leaders are periodically invited to address Congress. The first address by a foreign dignitary occurred on December 10, 1824, when Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette addressed the House. The most recent address took place on April 28, 2 more
Private Equity in Selected Industries - Policy Background Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13214) on May 4, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
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Private Equity in Selected Industries: Policy Background
Private equity (PE) - which falls within a broader set of investment products often called alternative investments, private capital, or private funds - is a pooled investment vehicle that generally raises money from accredited investo more
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program & the Office of Special Masters Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12213) on May 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers:
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The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and the Office of Special Masters
In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 300aa-10-300aa-34), which created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a no-fault compensation program that more
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program - Adjudication of Petitions & the 240-Day Deadline Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11428) on May 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers:
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Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: The Adjudication of Petitions and the 240-Day Deadline
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created by Congress via the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986. The VICP is a no-fault compensation program made up of two essential components. Fir more
Cruel & Unusual Punishments Clause's Ban on Executing the Intellectually Disabled Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11426) on May 1, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause's Ban on Executing the Intellectually Disabled
In 2002, the Supreme Court in Atkins v. Virginia ruled that the imposition of capital punishment on the intellectually disabled constitutes "cruel and unusual" punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment, leaving to more
Government Shutdowns - Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48930) on May 1, 2026, entitled "Government Shutdowns: Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations" by legislative attorneys Sean Stiff and Matthew D. Trout:
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SUMMARY
Congress funds much of the federal government through a series of 12 regular, annual appropriations acts. A significant portion of that funding is for a single fiscal year, and most agencies thus rely on pass more
Government Shutdowns - Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48930) on May 1, 2026, entitled "Government Shutdowns - Applying the Antideficiency Act to a Lapse in Appropriations:"
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Authority to Continue Government Programs During Lapses in Appropriations
Under the Antideficiency Act's general prohibitions, when an agency experiences a lapse in appropriations, its officers and employees generally may no longer involve th more
Recent Developments in International Tourism to the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12589) on May 1, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin and immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson.
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Recent Developments in International Tourism to the United States
Lengthy visa interview wait times, stricter border and immigration policies, potential tariffs, the dollar's strength, U.S. travel restrictions for certain countries, a more
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11436) on May 1, 2026, by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
DFC, a federal agency, uses financial tools to promote private investment overseas. Its purpose is to advance U.S. development and foreign policy interests, accounti more
Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13213) on May 1, 2026, by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
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Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers several life insurance programs. Two of these programs, the now-closed Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance (S-DVI) program and the recently launched Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) program, more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
ACLU Urges DOE to Withdraw Direct Final Rules Rescinding Disability Access Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) direct final rules aimed at rescinding longstanding regulations that ensure architectural accessibility for individuals with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter condemns the proposed elimination of key provisions within 10 C.F.R. Part 1040, which have governed nondiscrimination and access requirements for fe more
Aerospace Industries Association Urges DOT to Approve Exemption for Boeing 777F Fuel Efficiency Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Aerospace Industries Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a petition for exemption from specific aircraft fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for the Boeing Model 777F.
In the letter, the AIA, representing the U.S. aerospace and defense industry's manufacturers and suppliers, stressed the importance of globally aligned standards for aircraft certification and operation. While supporting the Federa more
America's Blood Centers Recommends FDA Clarify Form 483 Response Guidance and Introduce Voluntary Notification Option
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- America's Blood Centers, the national organization representing community-based independent blood centers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection." ABC, which includes members operating over 700 blood collection sites serving a substantial portion of the U.S. and Canadian blood supply, expressed appreciation for the more
American Bakers Association Urges FDA to Exempt Declared Gluten-Containing Ingredients From Additional Labeling Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Bakers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. Representing over 300 companies and 1,200 commercial baking facilities, ABA emphasized that their members' baked goods overwhelmingly contain wheat, a major food allergen already subject to comprehensive disclosure mandates.
In its letter, ABA urged more
American Bankers Association Urges IRS to Expand Trustee Access for Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on individual retirement accounts established under section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly known as Trump accounts. The proposal impacts eligible children, account beneficiaries, and trustees responsible for these accounts.
The ABA emphasized the importance of Trump accounts as a means to promote financial education and more
American Hospital Association Urges CMS to Enhance Medicare Advantage Reporting Requirements for Better Oversight
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Hospital Association, representing nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations, along with over 270,000 affiliated physicians and 2 million nurses and caregivers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's revised Medicare Part C and D Reporting Requirements. The AHA emphasized the role these reporting data play in enabling CMS to conduct effective oversight, monitoring, more
American Pharmacists Association Urges FDA Clarity on Draft Guidance for Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The American Pharmacists Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection: Draft Guidance for Industry." The letter appreciates the FDA's efforts to clarify expectations for manufacturers responding to Form 483 Inspectional Observations but calls for more precise application to pharmacies, particularly those more
Animal Health Institute Proposes Flexibility in FDA Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Animal Health Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance for industry titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection (Docket ID: FDA-2025-D-1504). AHI, representing companies that develop and produce animal medicines for companion and food-producing animals in the United States, provided comprehensive feedback aimed at ensuring that the final g more
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Urges Comprehensive Data in Consumer Experience Survey
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Asian Americans Advancing Justice submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection. The letter addresses the proposed revisions to the survey's demographic data collection practices, emphasizing the importance of adopting the 2024 Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity
The advocacy organization highlighted the critical necessity of disaggregated race an more
Association for Accessible Medicines Urges FDA to Clarify Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines, representing manufacturers of generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical products, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's draft guidance on Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Inspection. The letter, filed in response to Docket No. FDA-2025-D-1504, addresses the need for clearer expectations and more more
BASF Corporation Urges EPA to Reclassify Advanced Recycling Technologies in Air Curtain Incinerator Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- BASF Corp., a global chemical producer with extensive U.S. operations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on standards for air curtain incinerators that burn wood wastes, yard wastes, and clean lumber. The letter focuses on Section VI of the proposal, which requests comment on revising the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" under the Other Solid Waste Incineration New Source P more
Biocom Urges FDA to Clarify Scope and Implementation of Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Biocom, California's life sciences advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the use of the plausible mechanism framework to develop individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter addresses the FDA's recommendations for generating substantial evidence of safety and effectiveness for such therapies, which prioritize regulatory flexi more
BioPhorum Urges FDA for Greater Clarity in Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- BioPhorum, a collaborative organization representing senior leaders and experts in the biopharmaceutical industry, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection: Draft Guidance for Industry." This draft guidance aims to provide industry stakeholders with recommendations on handling observations noted by the FDA during more
Brewers Association Urges FDA Not to Amend Gluten Labeling Rules
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Brewers Association, a national trade organization representing over 5,000 American craft breweries and more than 1,200 suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning gluten labeling and prevention of cross-contact in packaged foods. The association expressed support for accurate and non-misleading labeling that safeguards consumers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities but recommended against expanding current di more
Catalyst Visual Media Urges FAA to Adjust Drone Operation Rules Around Critical Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Catalyst Visual Media LLC, an Oklahoma-based small business specializing in commercial drone operations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding its proposed rulemaking on unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed-site facilities. The company called for revisions to balance security with First Amendment rights and commercial viability under the agency's new restrictions.
The letter outlined c more
Celiac Disease Organizations Urge FDA to Maintain Gluten-Free Labeling Standards and Improve Transparency on Gluten-Containing Grains
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Celiac Disease Foundation and an alliance of co-signing organizations, including the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease, American Gastroenterological Association, and others, have submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration. The letter addresses concerns raised in the FDA's Request for Information on labeling practices and cross-contact risks related to gluten-containing grains in packaged foods.
Collectively representing clinicians, rese more
Center for Social Development Urges Treasury and IRS to Hold Hearing on Trump Accounts Enrollment Process
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, requesting a public hearing on the proposed regulations surrounding Trump Accounts, a research center focused on asset building and financial capability, highlights concerns with the current opt-in enrollment framework outlined in the proposed rule and recommends strategies for increasing unive more
CFP Board Urges Treasury and IRS to Clarify Rules for Trump Accounts Implementation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rulemaking for Trump Accounts under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code. The CFP Board supports the agencies' goals to enhance financial literacy and expand wealth-building opportunities for American families.
In its letter, the CFP Board outlined the critical role CFP(R) professionals more
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Provides Input on FMCSA Exemption Request for Grote Industries Lighting System
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding an exemption application from Grote Industries LLC, Madison, Indiana. The exemption concerns the current requirement that exterior lighting devices on commercial motor vehicles be steady-burning. Grote seeks approval to operate CMVs equipped with auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when acti more
Consumer Brands Association Urges FDA to Maintain Existing Gluten Labeling Standards and Opposes Expanded Allergen Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Consumer Brands Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing concerns over the proposed changes to gluten labeling and cross-contact prevention for packaged foods. The letter responds to the FDA's request for information related to a citizen petition by Celiac Journey, which seeks to have gluten recognized as a major food allergen and to impose additional labeling requirements for gluten-containing grains (GCGs) and o more
Cross-Cutting Issues Group Supports EPA's Paper Manifest Sunset Rule With Recommendations for Implementation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing a proposed rule to phase out paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests for tracking hazardous and polychlorinated biphenyl wastes. The letter highlights CCIG's general support for the proposed transition while providing detailed feedback on implementation challenges and requests to minimize operational costs and regulatory burdens.
CCIG emphasized more
CUSIP Global Services Addresses Misconceptions in Public Comment Letter to SEC on Financial Data Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- CUSIP Global Services, Norwalk, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission addressing inaccuracies in the administrative record concerning CUSIP usage under the Financial Data Transparency Act. The letter seeks to clarify points raised by commenters on the joint data standards rulemaking proposed by nine federal agencies, including the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and ot more
Economic Innovation Group Urges Treasury to Clarify Opportunity Zones Nomination Process
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) Opportunity Zones Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), offering recommendations on the Opportunity Zones (OZ) nomination tool. The Coalition, representing various stakeholders including fund managers, financial institutions, community organizations, and developers, provided insights intended to guide states in the nomination more
Empower Pharmacy Seeks Clarification From FDA on Draft Guidance Impacting 503A Compounding Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Empower Pharmacy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug cGMP Inspection. The company, engaged in the human drug compounding and pharmaceutical quality sector, emphasized the need for clearer distinctions in the draft guidance between cGMP-regulated entities and 503A compounding facilities, which are exempt from current good man more
Environmental Technology Council Urges EPA to Extend Timeline for Fully Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifests
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Environmental Technology Council, representing the hazardous waste management industry, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule aimed at shifting from paper to electronic hazardous waste manifests by 2028. The ETC, longtime collaborators in developing the EPA's e-Manifest system, contends that while the current system operates as Congress intended, moving to a fully electro more
Experts Urge FDA to Require Gluten Labeling on All Packaged Foods Citing Risks for Wheat-Allergic Patients
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Golisano Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing strong support for a citizen petition requesting mandatory gluten labeling on all packaged foods in the United States. The letter, authored by the Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, underscores concerns that current labeling fails to sufficiently protect individuals with wheat al more
Financial Technology Association Proposes Key Changes to IRS Trump Account Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Financial Technology Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing proposed regulations for Trump Accounts established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The association, a network of fintech industry leaders, outlined recommendations to optimize the accounts' implementation, urging for a more accessible, competitive, and modernized financial platform to benefit American families and c more
Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Urge FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing cross contact of gluten in packaged foods. As a national association representing 119 member companies that produce or market over 95% of flavors sold in the United States, FEMA emphasized that flavors are an unlikely source of gluten contamination and s more
Food and Beverage Industry Groups Urge FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Food and Beverage Issue Alliance, a coalition of food and beverage trade associations, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing gluten cross-contact in packaged foods. FBIA emphasized its support for the existing FDA regulatory framework, cautioning against reclassifying gluten as a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALC more
Food Industry Association Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten-Free Labeling Framework
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Food Industry Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. FMI expressed strong support for the agency's established gluten-free labeling standards and urged FDA to preserve the existing regulatory framework while accommodating necessary enhancements.
FMI, comprising members across the food supply chain from pr more
Haycen Limited Urges OCC to Permit Pass-Through Yield for Institutional Stablecoin Users
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Haycen Limited submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, addressing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter focused on the key policy issue of whether permitted payment stablecoin issuers may pass through yield to institutional stablecoin holders under appropriate regulatory safeguards.
Haycen, developing a regulated stab more
IFF Urges CDFI Fund to Enhance Opportunity Zones Program Data and Participation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- IFF, a leading mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) operating across ten Midwestern states, has submitted a public comment letter to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing key aspects of the Opportunity Zones (OZ) program's information collection process. The organization highlighted the importance of optimizing data tools and frameworks to increase certified CDFI p more
Ind. Environmental Management Dept. Urges EPA to Address Concerns in Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indianapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Paper Manifest Sunset Rule; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations." The proposed rule seeks to establish a timeline for phasing out paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests as part of hazardous waste management regulations.
IDEM expresses support for regula more
International Association of Color Manufacturers Addresses Gluten Labeling Concerns With FDA
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The International Association of Color Manufacturers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on labeling and preventing cross contact of gluten in packaged foods. The letter responds to the FDA's docket FDA-2023-P-3942, concerning measures to help consumers identify gluten-free foods and ensure accurate allergen labeling.
The IACM, representing global producers and users of color additives in more
International Dairy Foods Association Urges Caution on FDA Gluten Labeling Proposals
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The International Dairy Foods Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged foods. Representing a broad spectrum of the U.S. dairy industry, IDFA cautioned the FDA against implementing broad mandatory changes to gluten labeling and cross-contact verification requirements, emphasizing approaches grounded in science, feasibilit more
Lantheus Opposes ADACAP Petition for Reconsideration on FDA Lutetium Lu-177 Dotatate Decision
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposing Advanced Accelerator Applications USA, Inc. Petition for Reconsideration regarding the FDA's response to ADACAP's citizen petition on lutetium Lu-177 dotatate. Lantheus challenges ADACAP's attempt to revisit FDA's prior decision, arguing the agency's action was based on sound science and proper legal framework and that ADACAP's petition is a repackaging of reje more
LEAD for Pollinators Opposes EPA Proposal to Reclassify Solid Waste Incinerators
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- LEAD for Pollinators Inc., an environmental organization based in Akron, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed reclassification of Solid Waste Incinerators under Section 129 of the Clean Air Act. The letter raises concerns that this reclassification would reduce regulatory protections and allow certain facilities involved in "chemical" or "advanced" recycling to burn waste and rel more
Lee & Ko Submits Comment Urging IRS and Treasury to Expand PFE Sourcing Rules Under Section 45X
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Lee & Ko, a South Korean law firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the scope of Prohibited Foreign Entity sourcing determinations under Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code. The comment responds to Notice 2026-15 issued by the agencies, focusing on clarifying the material assistance rules applicable to multi-tier supply chains, particularly in the manufacturing of battery cells and more
Liberty Counsel Action Urges EPA to Add Mifepristone to Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Liberty Counsel Action, Maitland, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to add mifepristone and its active metabolites explicitly to the final Contaminant Candidate List 6 for drinking water contaminants. The letter identifies concerns about the environmental and public health impacts of the abortion pill protocol involving mifepristone and misoprostol, contending that these compounds likely contaminate U.S. more
Main Street Foundation Supports BOEM's Revised Financial Assurance Framework for Offshore Energy
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) proposed revisions to the financial assurance requirements for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease and grant obligations.
The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) endorsed the proposal as a meaningful recalibration of the 2024 framework, aiming to better balance taxpayer pr more
Main Street Foundation Urges IRS to Simplify Implementation of Trump Accounts for Broad Participation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service concerning the proposed rulemaking on Trump Accounts, a regulatory framework implementing section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter, authored by the Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE), offers detailed recommendations aimed at ensuring the program achieves its intended long-term economi more
Main Street Foundation Urges USDA to Refine SNAP Interstate Data Matching Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Main Street Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) regarding the agency's Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter critiques the proposed National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC), which aims to prevent duplicate SNAP benefits issued across state lines through interstate data matching.
The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regu more
Melwood Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Rescinding Accessibility Requirements in Federally Assisted Construction
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Melwood, an organization advocating for people with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns about a direct final rule that seeks to rescind new construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
Melwood provides services including employment, job training, and support for more than 3,000 people with disabilities and their caregivers annually. The organization warns that the more
Michelle Wright Consulting Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Gluten Labeling Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Michelle Wright Consulting LLC, a food regulatory and labeling consulting firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the potential impacts of revising gluten-related labeling regulations. The company expressed concerns about unintended consequences for consumers and the food industry if the agency moves forward with altering gluten declarations, especially in light of recent legal and regulatory complexities.
In the letter, Miche more
National Confectioners Association Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Practices
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The National Confectioners Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on "Labeling and Preventing Cross Contact of Gluten for Packaged Foods." Representing the U.S. confectionery industry, which supports nearly 700,000 American jobs, NCA provided detailed feedback on FDA's proposals related to gluten labeling and allergen disclosure.
In its letter, NCA emphasized the importance of t more
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Offshore Operators Committee, representing more than 90% of energy production on the Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule and related modifications to hazardous waste manifest regulations. The OOC urges the EPA to retain paper hazardous waste manifests as a compliance option and to extend the sunset period from 24 months to 48 months to more
Pi Health Urges Rigorous Standards for FDA AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Pi Health Inc., an AI-native clinical trial platform company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a pilot program aimed at AI-enabled optimization of early-phase clinical trials. The company outlined recommendations for the pilot's design, participant selection, and success criteria, emphasizing the need for robust data integrity, scalable technology architectures, and rigorous evaluation more
PTG Urges OCC to Reconsider Seven-Day Redemption Delay in Stablecoin Regulation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- PTG, a leading trade association of principal trading firms, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter expresses strong concerns about proposed Rule 15.12(c), which mandates a seven-day redemption delay for payment stablecoin issuers facing redemption demands exceeding 10 percent of outstand more
Sovos Urges IRS to Modernize Electronic Furnishing of Payee Statements With E-SIGN Act Alignment
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sovos Compliance, a global provider of tax compliance and regulatory reporting software, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing Notice 2026-4 on the electronic furnishing of payee statements. The letter critiques the current electronic consent framework as outdated and overly complex, urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS to modernize the rules uniformly across all information returns.
Sovos expressed concern that more
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Disability Access Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed regulatory changes. The letter addresses DOE's plans to rescind existing regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which currently require new construction and alterations to be fully accessible to people with disabilities, as well as mandate transition plans to remove barriers in existing facilities.
SPAN, a national non-profit th more
Superior Industrial Solutions Submits Comments on EPA Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Superior Industrial Solutions Inc., a distributor of industrial solvents and chemicals, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery regarding the Paper Manifest Sunset Proposed Rule. The letter addresses the proposed phase-out of paper manifests under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and discusses the company's experience and suggestions concerning the transition to the electronic m more
Texas Chemistry Council Urges EPA for Clarifications and Flexibility in Paper Manifest Sunset Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Texas Chemistry Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule, which aims to modify hazardous waste manifest regulations by transitioning from paper to electronic manifests. Representing over 60 chemical manufacturing and research companies in Texas that collectively support more than 500,000 jobs, TCC generally supports the rule but emphasizes the need for clarificat more
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Offers Comments on Special Depreciation Allowance Guidance
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Tax Policy Committee of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning Notice 2026-16, which provides interim guidance on the special depreciation allowance for qualified production property under Section 168(n). The committee expressed appreciation for the guidance issued but requested clarification and enhancement on multiple technical aspects as the Treasury and Internal Re more
United Spinal Urges DOE to Withdraw Proposed Rules Affecting Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- United Spinal Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing two proposed direct final rules related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter expresses strong concerns about the potential negative impact on accessibility standards upheld by federal regulations and the subsequent consequences for Americans with mobility disabilities and other accessibility challenges.
United Spinal Association more
Veolia ES Technical Solutions Urges EPA to Delay Mandatory Full Electronic Hazardous Waste Manifest Rule
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed Paper Manifest Sunset Rule, which aims to modify hazardous waste manifest regulations toward full electronic submission. Veolia, a longtime hazardous waste management company, acknowledged the benefits of electronic manifesting but expressed strong concerns about the EPA's timeline and system readiness for mandatory transition to a more
Vitalant Urges FDA to Clarify Flexibility in Draft Guidance on Responding to Form 483 Observations
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Vitalant, one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the draft guidance titled Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection. The letter addresses concerns about the draft guidance issued by the FDA in March 2026 that is intended to promote effective communication between the FDA and regulated establishm more
Tipoffs: Iran
Boyle Statement on April 2026 CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 12, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on April 2026 CPI Inflation Data
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for April 2026 was 3.8 percent:
"From his tariff ta more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Tale of Big Air Bases and Fat Targets
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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A Tale of Big Air Bases and Fat Targets
The US military and European counterparts know the risks but seem unable to find a solution.
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American commanders have known for decades that they have an air base problem. Too many expensive warplanes parked on the aprons at too few big, unprotected airfields within range of enemy missile more
CODEPINK Disrupts Hegseth Hearing, Calls Out the 'War Crimes Secretary' Over Iran Policy and School Massacre
LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 -- 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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CODEPINK Disrupts Hegseth Hearing, Calls out the "War Crimes Secretary" Over Iran Policy and School Massacre
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CODEPINK activists disrupted the House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, confrontin more
CODEPINK Disrupts Lockheed Martin and Reza Pahlavi at Politico Defense Conference
LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 -- 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 on May 12, 2026:
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CODEPINK Disrupts Lockheed Martin and Reza Pahlavi at Politico Defense Conference
Activists confront the defense giant for "profiteering from genocide" and the Iranian opposition figure for inviting bombs onto his own people
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Peace activists w more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary to Euractiv: Turnberry Accord - 'This Deal is Getting Worse All the Time'
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 13 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by junior policy analyst Ian Hernandez to Euractiv:
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Turnberry accord: 'This deal is getting worse all the time:'
When Darth Vader tells Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back, "I am altering the deal, pray I don't alter it any further," it captures a particular kind of asymmetric bargaining in which one side dictates terms, then revises them at will. Lando's resigned reply, "Thi more
ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU study: Regional growth continues despite rising uncertainty
By Brian Vernellis
The West Michigan economy grew for the third consecutive month, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region's purchasing managers reflected steady optimism about the West Michi more
Ifo Institute: Poor Business Climate in the Travel Industry
MUNICH, Germany, May 13 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Poor Business Climate in the Travel Industry
The business climate for travel agencies and tour operators deteriorated further in April. The ifo Institute index fell to -43.5 points, down from -41.8 points* in March. Companies assessed their current situation as far worse than in March, while business expectations improved slightly. "The Iran conflict had a particularly severe impact on the travel industry in Mar more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Kazakhstan and Oman Sign Preliminary Strategic Partnership Agreement
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, professor of international relations at European University in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Kazakhstan and Oman Sign Preliminary Strategic Partnership Agreement
Executive Summary:
* On April 24, Oman and Kazakhstan inked a preliminary agreement to establish a strategic partnership, marking a shift in bilateral relations and paving the way fo more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: The Lula-Trump Meh Meeting: Three Hours, Lunch, and a Working Group
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by senior research staffer Monica de Bolle:
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The Lula-Trump meh meeting: Three hours, lunch, and a working group
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with President Donald Trump for nearly three hours on May 7. On paper it was the most substantive US-Brazil engagement in years. Yet there was no joint statement after the session, no tariff rollback, no memorandum on more
Sen. Collins Presses Defense Officials on Iran War, Maine Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Collins Presses Defense Officials on Iran War, Maine Shipbuilding
At a hearing to review the Department of Defense's (FY) 2027 budget request, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned General "Dan" Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the failure to anticipat more
Sen. Warren Questions Lending Activity Associated with Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Finances
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 29, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick:
We are writing to reques more
Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on Iran War, Trump's Astronomical $1.5 Trillion War Budget, and Spending Priorities
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on Iran War, Trump's Astronomical $1.5 Trillion War Budget, and Spending Priorities
Pressed by Murray on Trump's comments that the U.S. can't afford child care or health care--only fighting wars, Hegseth defends Trump's budget request: "I certainly support this."
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trum more
Senator Warren Statement on April 2026 CPI
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 12, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on April 2026 CPI
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower costs 'on day one.' Instead, he keeps raising them. First, his chaotic more
UANI Expands Ghost Armada List With 14 Additional Tankers
NEW YORK, May 13 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release:
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UANI Expands Ghost Armada List with 14 Additional Tankers
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 14 additional tankers engaged in the illicit transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products. Therefore, UANI has added them to its list of Ghost Armada vessels evading American sanctions against Iran's regime.
The newly listed vessels are: MUSIK (IMO 9305051), YULIN (IMO 9231224), INDIGO RAY more
Visiongain: Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036 - 9.7% CAGR
LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release:
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Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036: 9.7% CAGR
Visiongain's latest report, Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036, provides detailed more
Weekly Airfreight Rate Rises Mostly Ease
SURREY, England, May 13 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Weekly airfreight rate rises mostly ease
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Global airfreight rate rises have largely eased as the market seemingly adjusts to a new operating environment, although rates from the US are rising and overall global year on year change is still striking, reports TAC Index.
The price reporting agency for airfreight markets said that after the big increases of the previous two months, the global Baltic Air more
Americans' Anger Over the Economy and Rising Costs Is Destroying Republican Hopes of a Midterm Victory
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Americans' Anger Over the Economy and Rising Costs Is Destroying Republican Hopes of a Midterm Victory
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"It's President Donald Trump's economy -and most Americans aren't happy with it."
Prices are rising, inflation is at a three-year high, and Americans' frustrations with the economy are reaching a fever pitch less than six months out from the midterm elections.
New polling fro more
Ansari, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Iranians Impacted by Trump Administration USCIS Pause
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Iranians Impacted by Trump Administration USCIS Pause
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian-American Democrat in Congress, along with Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03) introduced the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act. This legislation would provide temporary immigration protections for certai more
April Inflation Jumps Again Due to Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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April Inflation Jumps Again Due to Iran Conflict
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Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) on all items, increased by 3.8% for the 12 months ending in April, above last month's 3.3% reading and economists' expectations. From March to April, the inflation rate decreased to 0.6% from 0.9%.
April data s more
As Trump's Illegal War with Iran Drives up Costs at Every Turn, Lujan Fights to Tackle Affordability Crisis Hitting New Mexicans and the Agricultural Industry
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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As Trump's Illegal War with Iran Drives up Costs at Every Turn, Lujan Fights to Tackle Affordability Crisis Hitting New Mexicans and the Agricultural Industry
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Lujan Concludes Weeklong Tour Across New Mexico Meeting with Industry Experts and New Mexicans to Address President Trump's Affordability Crisis
Las Cruces, N.M. - As President Trump's illegal war with Iran continues to drive up costs a more
At Politico's Security Summit, Fischer Highlights Strategic Forces Priorities
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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At Politico's Security Summit, Fischer Highlights Strategic Forces Priorities
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Also discusses China visit, Iran, defense funding
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, discussed her recent official visit to China, nuclear modernization, the expiration of the New START Treaty with Russia, sustained funding for Golden Dome, Presid more
Capitol Hill Report, 5-12-26
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 5-12-26
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Audio from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: cancer in Iowa, term limits, the federal gas tax, the Iowa gubernatorial race, Iran and fuel and fertilizer prices.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-5-12-26 more
Casten, Lieu Urge DOJ to Prosecute Insider Trading on Prediction Market Platforms
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten, Lieu Urge DOJ to Prosecute Insider Trading on Prediction Market Platforms
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) led 54 House Democrats in an effort to urge the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue suspected insider trading on prediction market platforms more aggressively.
"Trading on confidential, non-public information is illegal in traditional more
Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on U.S. Army Posture for Fiscal Year 2027
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on U.S. Army Posture for Fiscal Year 2027
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Watch Video Here
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to examine the posture of the United States Army amid growing global threats from adversaries, ongoing modernization efforts, and the Army's role in supporting joint operations.
Sec more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence:
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
Introduction
The second Trump Administration has shifted the framing of U.S. policy toward the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) away from that of the first Trump and Biden Administrations. Rather than portraying the United States and China as engaged in s more
China's Influence in Latin America: Implications for the United States
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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China's Influence in Latin America: Implications for the United States
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President Trump's visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is driving global conversations. It is th more
DeLauro Statement Following 8-Year Anniversary of Trump Exiting Iran Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement Following 8-Year Anniversary of Trump Exiting Iran Nuclear Deal
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following the eighth anniversary of President Trump withdrawing the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, which was in effect more
ESRI Researchers Address the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 12 [Category: Economics] -- The Economic and Social Research Institute posted the following news:
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ESRI Researchers Address the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight
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On 12 May 2026, ESRI researchers Professor Martina Lawless, Dr Claire Keane, Professor Conor O'Toole, Dr Miguel Tovar Reanos and Dr Andres Estevez addressed the Committee on Budgetary Oversight.
Drawing on ESRI research, they discussed the Budgetary responses to the energy crisis and cost of l more
Gillibrand Statement On Trump Causing Consumer Prices To Hit Three-Year High
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Trump Causing Consumer Prices To Hit Three-Year High
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement after a new consumer price report found that prices have surged to their highest level in three years, driven by Donald Trump's war in Iran and his administration's cost-increasing policies:
"At the gas pump, in the grocery store, and across eve more
Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers about U.S. and Israeli Military's Adherence to International Law in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers about U.S. and Israeli Military's Adherence to International Law in the Middle East
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A dozen Senate Dems ask U.S. Central Command whether American forces have provided support to Israel's forced displacement of 1,000,000 civilians in Lebanon
New Mexico - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and more
ICYMI: On CNN, Kelly Responds to Hegseth's New Retaliatory Threat: "What He's Trying to Avoid is Accountability"
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On CNN, Kelly Responds to Hegseth's New Retaliatory Threat: "What He's Trying to Avoid is Accountability"
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"Not only is he ill-prepared, unprepared, unqualified for this job, he doesn't want to be held accountable for his actions."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly was on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper and responded to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's threat to launch a revie more
Inflation increases again in April, no end in sight for higher energy prices: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Inflation increases again in April, no end in sight for higher energy prices: CEI analysis
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The Consumer Price Index for April shows inflation increased by 0.6 percent across all sectors, slightly lower than March's 0.9 percent but still indicates prices continue to rise. Energy prices, the driving force behind the higher numbers, are unlikely to lower anytime soon.
CE more
Institute for Energy Research: Trump Rejects Iran's Response to the U.S. Framework Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Rejects Iran's Response to the U.S. Framework Proposal
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Key Takeaways
1 President Trump has rejected Iran's response to the U.S. offer for a peace framework, citing heightened demands on their part, including sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
2 Iran's demands for an end to the U.S. naval blockade, a lifting of sanctions, and removal of a ban on Iranian oil sales wer more
Job Creators Network Responds To April CPI
ADDISON, Texas, May 12 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Responds To April CPI
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to April CPI, which rose by 3.8%, and Core CPI, which rose by 2.8%:
"The oil price shock due to the Iran War is the reason for escalating inflation. These price hikes are truly transitory and will fall again when the conflict ends. Th more
Johnson To Beg Senate to Support Legislative Agenda That America Hates
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Johnson To Beg Senate to Support Legislative Agenda That America Hates
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Johnson is scheduled to beg Senate Republicans to help him as they discuss funding Trump's lawless ICE Agents, another war of choice, and a billion dollar Ballroom
Mike Johnson, the Deputy Speaker of the House, is seeking a lifeline from Senate Republicans.
As poll after poll reveals that the American peop more
Lujan: Republicans Push $1,000,000,000 for Trump's Ballroom While Families Struggle with Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan: Republicans Push $1,000,000,000 for Trump's Ballroom While Families Struggle with Rising Costs
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Joint Economic Committee found that small businesses lost 4.5 times more jobs in 2025 than 2020 amid Trump's tariffs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Congressional Republicans proposing $1 billion for President Trump's ballroom, while do more
McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Defense Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell Remarks at SAC-D FY27 Defense Budget Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Defense":
Secretary Hegseth, General Caine - welcome. I'm looking forward to more
NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll: Americans oppose tariffs' economic impact; remain deeply wary of China's global ambitions
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release:
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NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll: Americans oppose tariffs' economic impact; remain deeply wary of China's global ambitions
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As President Trump embarks Tuesday on the first trip to Beijing of his second term, Americans largely view China as an economic rival seeking global dominance, according to a new NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll. Americans als more
One Week After Ohio Primary, Momentum Is on House Democrats' Side
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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One Week After Ohio Primary, Momentum Is on House Democrats' Side
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Spectrum News : "Democrats in Ohio may have more reason to hope than they've had in years."
Just one week after Ohio's primary, the picture across the state's House battleground just keeps getting better for Democrats.
Ohio Democrats posted one of their highest turnouts since 2006 -seeing huge increases in criti more
Rep. Stevens Blasts Trump on Inflation: "Michigan Workers Are Being Left Behind"
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Stevens Blasts Trump on Inflation: "Michigan Workers Are Being Left Behind"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the highest inflation numbers in nearly three years, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, Michigan families are still getting squeezed: from rising grocery bills to higher prices at the gas more
REPS LIEU & CASTEN URGE DOJ TO PROSECUTE INSIDER TRADING ON PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORMS
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REPS LIEU & CASTEN URGE DOJ TO PROSECUTE INSIDER TRADING ON PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORMS
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressmen Ted W. Lieu (D - Los Angeles County) and Sean Casten (D-IL) led 54 House Democrats in an effort to urge the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue suspected insider trading on prediction market platforms more aggressively.
"Trading on confidential, non-public information is illegal more
Reps. Sherman, Tenney, Lawler Lead Bipartisan Push for UK to Designate IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Sherman, Tenney, Lawler Lead Bipartisan Push for UK to Designate IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
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Middle East North Africa Subcommittee Ranking Member Brad Sherman (CA-32), Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Middle East North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Michael Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan letter urging the government of the United Kingdom (UK) to fast-track long overdue legislat more
Sen. Warren Calls for Comptroller of Currency to Withdraw Banking Regulations that Fail to Protect Consumers
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould:
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May 7, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW
Washington, D.C. 20219
Dear Comptroller Gould:
I write to urge the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to withdraw its proposed rule to more
Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on Iran War, Trump's Astronomical $1.5 Trillion War Budget, and Spending Priorities
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on Iran War, Trump's Astronomical $1.5 Trillion War Budget, and Spending Priorities
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Pressed by Murray on Trump's comments that the U.S. can't afford child care or health care-only fighting wars, Hegseth defends Trump's budget request: "I certainly support this."
ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
WATCH : Senator Murray's full questi more
Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate Since 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate Since 2023
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WASHINGTON POST : Iran war pushed inflation to highest rate in nearly three years
New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level since late 2023. According to AAA, "Ohio currently has some of the highest gas prices in the country" and Ohioans are seeing " little to no relie more
Treasury Dept.: Economic Fury Ramps Up Pressure on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Oil Operations
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:
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Economic Fury Ramps Up Pressure on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Oil Operations
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 12 individuals and entities for their roles enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to the People's Republic of China. The IRGC relies on front comp more
Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Press Freedom With Subpoenas Targeting Wall Street Journal Reporters
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Press Freedom With Subpoenas Targeting Wall Street Journal Reporters
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The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that it had received Justice Department subpoenas seeking records of reporters in connection with a February article about Pentagon officials' warnings to President Trump regarding the risks of a milita more
Trump Asleep at the Wheel While Prices Soar, Says Groundwork's Jacquez
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Trump Asleep at the Wheel While Prices Soar, Says Groundwork's Jacquez
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Rising gas, grocery, travel prices squeeze working families heading into summer vacation
Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April shows prices surged 3.8% over the past year, the highest annual rate increase in nearly three years, with core inflation ris more
Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Would Be a Missed Opportunity
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Trump's Gas Tax Holiday Would Be a Missed Opportunity
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Recently, President Donald Trump mentioned to CBS News that he is considering pausing the federal gas tax in light of rising gas prices caused by the war in Iran. A new blog post by Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, argues that a temporary pause would be a missed opportunity, writing in part:
Congress more
Trump's War Drives Painful Price Spikes
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Trump's War Drives Painful Price Spikes
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Inflation data released by the Trump Administration today via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices surging, as inflation reached the highest levels in three years. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report found that prices rose at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in April. The increase was driven by skyrocketing fuel and gas prices amid Pres more
Unions welcome budget changes as fairer for workers and young people
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 12 [Category: Union] -- The Australian Council of Trade Unions issued the following news release:
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Unions welcome budget changes as fairer for workers and young people
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Australian Unions welcome tonight's Federal Budget as a budget of fairness for workers delivering on housing, cost-of-living relief and increased fuel security.
Unions support changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax that rebalance the scales in favour of young people and workers, a more
WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley Promised A "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2. Today, Inflation Hit A New High As Families Continue To Struggle.
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley Promised A "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2. Today, Inflation Hit A New High As Families Continue To Struggle.
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New data reveals inflation " soared " to 3.8% in April - the highest in three years and driven by high gas prices from the Iran War. But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very stron more
WATCH: Baldwin Presses Hegseth for Answers on Delayed Health Care for Wisconsin Troops Injured in Iran War
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Baldwin Presses Hegseth for Answers on Delayed Health Care for Wisconsin Troops Injured in Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Trump Administration's lack of preparedness for the illegal war with Iran, including pushing him on the delayed care that injured Wisconsin servicemembers received after sustaining b more
WATCH: Barrett Joins The Lead With Jake Tapper To Discuss His Legislation To Limit Conflict In Iran
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Barrett Joins The Lead With Jake Tapper To Discuss His Legislation To Limit Conflict In Iran
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Click here or the image above to watch the interview.
Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined CNN's Jake Tapper on The Lead to discuss Barrett's recently introduced Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to limit and withdraw forces from the ongoing military oper more
Dingell, Moolenaar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Chinese Vehicles from U.S., Protect American Auto Industry and Workers
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell, Moolenaar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Chinese Vehicles from U.S., Protect American Auto Industry and Workers
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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-04), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act. The legislation would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, so more
