AISC Announces Visionary Jury for 2027 IDEAS Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release:
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AISC Announces Visionary Jury for 2027 IDEAS Awards
It takes a powerhouse jury to identify the most innovative projects in America--and the judges tasked with awarding the structural steel industry's top design honors are up to the task.
The six trailblazers on the jury for the 2027 IDEAS Awards represent the best of the AEC industry, and they're perfectly positioned to identif more
Bain & Company Named an OpenAI Elite Partner
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Bain & Company named an OpenAI Elite Partner
Bain & Company today announced that it has been named an OpenAI Elite Partner, the highest tier within the OpenAI Partner Network.
The OpenAI Partner Network is a global program for partner organizations to build, sell, and deliver AI solutions in association with OpenAI. The network brings together partner firms more
Binghamton University: Connector - New School of Computing Director Brings Deep Experience With Sensors, Networking
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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The Connector: New School of Computing director brings deep experience with sensors, networking
Professor of Empire Innovation KC Wang comes to Binghamton University with an impressive resume of accomplishments
By Chris Kocher
When Kuang-Ching "KC" Wang started as an assistant professor at Clemson University, he asked a mentor how to succeed in the field of computer networking.
"If you stop thinking abo more
Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires BrightTree Studios, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform Into Technology Design
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 21 -- Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments, issued the following news on July 20, 2026:
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Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires BrightTree Studios, Expanding Its Architecture & Design Platform into Technology Design
Acquisition adds audiovisual, IT/telecom, security, and acoustics design capabilities to Brightstar's architecture and design portfolio, which includes KZF Design and Erdman
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Dartmouth College: Even With Humans in the Loop, Agentic AI Systems Struggle
HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 21 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Even With Humans in the Loop, Agentic AI Systems Struggle
In a new paper, Tuck professor Lauren Xiaoyuan Lu explores the performance of a human-supervised Gen AI agent dealing directly with customers.
By Kirk Kardashian
In early 2024, the frontier of generative (gen) AI in customer service consisted of gen AI assistants helping human agents respond to customer inquiries.
At the Chinese e-commerce site Tao more
Experian Named to Newsweek's America's Best Online Platforms 2026 List
COSTA MESA, California, July 21 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Experian Named to Newsweek's America's Best Online Platforms 2026 List
Recognition highlights Experian's continued investment in digital innovation and consumer-first experiences. The Experian platform empowers 85M+ members with AI-driven tools, personalized insights and an all-in-one hub to manage and improve financial health.
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Experian(R) today announced more
Fulbright Grants Send Record Number of Yalies Abroad
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Fulbright grants send record number of Yalies abroad
Three-dozen recent Yale College graduates and six students or recent alumni from Yale's professional and graduate schools received offers to spend a year abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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Thirty-six recent Yale College graduates and six students or recent alumni from Yale's professional and graduate schools were offered Fulbright U.S. S more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Platforms and Models Market to Grow 63% in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 21 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Platforms and Models Market to Grow 63% in 2026
Biggest Winners Will Be Vendors That Help Enterprises Manage Where and How AI is Used
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Worldwide end-user spending on AI models and platforms is projected to total $64 billion in 2026, up 63.4% from $39 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and te more
Gartner Survey Shows 45% of CFOs Say Their AI Investments Lean Toward Productivity, While 20% Say These Investments Lean Toward Decision Quality
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 21 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Shows 45% of CFOs Say Their AI Investments Lean Toward Productivity, While 20% Say These Investments Lean Toward Decision Quality
CFOs Must Rebalance AI Portfolios Toward Enterprise Value to Meet Board Expectations
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Finance organizations are often investing in artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that do not align with board ex more
Hackett Group Introduces AI World Class HR Benchmarks
MIAMI, July 21 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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The Hackett Group(R) Introduces AI World Class HR Benchmarks
New research quantifies gains in recruiter productivity (up to 119%), hiring speed (up to 57% faster) and recruiting costs (up to 61% lower)
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announced AI World Class HR benchmarks - new research that quantifies how more
How Amazon Shows Up for Chicago
SEATTLE, Washington, July 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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How Amazon Shows Up for Chicago
Amazon has been part of Chicago's fabric for over 15 years, with deep ties to local organizations across the city. We have facilities throughout the city and employ more than 5,000 people. Since 2021, Amazon has donated more than $24.4 million to over 120 Chicago-based organizations, funding education, health and wellness, arts programming, and food access. more
Preparing Tomorrow's National Security Leaders: University of Alabama-Huntsville Expands Intelligence and Security Studies Programs
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Preparing tomorrow's national security leaders: UAH expands Intelligence and Security Studies programs
Russ Nelson
Artificial intelligence. Cybersecurity. Space. Climate. Quantum computing. The technologies transforming the world are also reshaping national security, generating an urgent demand for professionals who can do something increasingly rare: understand science and technology while also compre more
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Securing America's Defense Supply Chains & Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on July 20, 2026:
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SECURING AMERICA'S DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAINS AND ENSURING DOMESTIC ACQUISITION OF CRITICAL MATERIALS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Policy. The United States military is the most effective and powerful fighting force on the planet. It fields the most advanced weapons systems and technolog more
Report From Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies: The Dangerous Rise in Foreign Workers in American Universities
WASHINTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Dangerous Rise in Foreign Workers in American Universities - A report from Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies - July 2026 (10 pages)
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Introduction
This report provides evidence of the link between growing foreign employment in higher education and a higher number of protests following the Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023. Those protests promoted a variety of radical agendas, including socialist and Islamist arguments against Ame more
Report From Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense Working Group: 2026 SHIELD Working Group Report to the Governor
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 SHIELD Working Group Report to the Governor - A report from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense Working Group - July 2026 (48 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 5
The SHIELD Initiative ... 7
SHIELD Ecosystem Engagement ... 10
A New Era for the Massachusetts Defense and National Security Ecosystem ... 12
Immediate Next Steps - The Critical Path for SHIELD ... 14 more
Strong 2025 Momentum Masks Structural Challenges for Global Insurers--Bain & Company Global Insurance Report 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 (TNSrep) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Strong 2025 momentum masks structural challenges for global insurers--Bain & Company Global Insurance Report 2026
* Premium growth and profitability improved in 2025, and global premiums doubled to $7.1 trillion in the 15 years since 2010, but the gains are largely cyclical, Bain finds
* Future winners will be insurers that lower the cost of risk an more
University of Georgia: Investing Podcasts are Super Popular - But Do They Help People Learn the Market
ATHENS, Georgia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market?
By J. Merritt Melancon
New study suggests individual traders benefit from the information provided by experts hosted on podcasts
From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter?
When it comes more
University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance to Advance the Future of Nuclear Energy
HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston Joins Texas Nuclear Alliance to Advance the Future of Nuclear Energy
Building on leadership in energy research, advanced manufacturing and fusion technologies, UH expands its role in advancing Texas' next generation of nuclear innovation.
Key Takeaways
* The University of Houston joins the Texas Nuclear Alliance, expanding its leadership in advanced nuclear research, manufacturing, wo more
University of Miami Issues Q&A on Rightward Political Shift Across Latin America
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 21 -- The University of Miami issued the following Q&A on July 20, 2026, involving John Twichell, program director of Latin American studies and senior lecturer in the College of Arts and Sciences:
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Is Latin America shifting toward the right?
John Twichell, director of Latin American Studies at the University of Miami, offers his insights into the issue.
By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu
The leaders range from El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, w more
University of Michigan: AI Tool Reveals Climate Shifts May Have Fueled Bursts of Bird Evolution
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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AI tool reveals climate shifts may have fueled bursts of bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers have used an AI tool to demonstrate that birds in the group Passeriformes evolved in rapid evolutionary bursts and that these bursts frequently coincided with climate shifts throughout Earth's history.
Evolutionary theory predicts that the evolution of organisms occurs in pulsed bursts f more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Researcher Shows How AI Can Personalize Learning for Homeschooling Families
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 21 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Researcher shows how AI can personalize learning for homeschooling families
More than 3.4 million American children, or about 6 percent of the school-age population, now learn at home, and that group has grown at nearly three times the pre-pandemic rate. Homeschooling is also increasingly popular in countries including Canada and the United Kingdom, as more par more
University of Wyoming WORTH Institute Names 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW WORTH Institute Names 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows
Six University of Wyoming faculty members have been named 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows by the university's Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute, recognizing applied research and engagement projects that strengthen Wyoming's visitor economy.
The new Fellows and their projects are:
* Elizabeth Minton more
Volkswagen Announces Pricing of All-New 2027 Atlas
HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Volkswagen announces pricing of all-new 2027 Atlas
* 2027 Atlas has a starting MSRP of $41,610 for FWD and $43,610 for AWD
* More features are standard than ever before, including power tailgate, rear sunshades, dual wireless charging, and Park Distance Control
* New Atlas features bold new sheet metal with innovative light animations
* Reimagined interior has real wood decor more
Wayne State University: Ilitch School Faculty Help Nonprofit Leaders Unlock the Potential of AI
DETROIT, Michigan, July 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Ilitch School faculty help nonprofit leaders unlock the potential of AI
While most AI applications have been aimed at the for-profit sector, nonprofits can benefit from applying AI tools to automate tasks, increase efficiency and lower costs. The Mike Ilitch School of Business hosted a workshop session for nonprofits in the local community to learn how to apply AI solutions to their work.
On June 3, 2026, more
Western New England University: Summer Innovation Fellowship Teams Explore the Future of FinTech
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Western New England University issued the following news:
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Summer Innovation Fellowship Teams Explore the Future of FinTech
Several startup teams participating in the 2026 Summer Innovation Fellowship are developing innovative financial technology solutions designed to make financial services more accessible, intelligent, and inclusive. Their ventures demonstrate how emerging technologies can address real-world challenges in investing, creditworthin more
A Call for the Ethical Use of AI in Mathematics
LA JOLLA, California, July 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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A Call for the Ethical Use of AI in Mathematics
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There is not an industry or field of research that hasn't been upended by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The speed with which AI is changing the landscape of every facet of life makes it difficult to create thoughtful, human-centered policies around its use.
The field of mathematics finds itself at an inflection more
AI Researcher Receives $745K Bits to Bytes Award from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Create the World's Largest Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news:
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AI Researcher Receives $745K Bits to Bytes Award from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Create the World's Largest Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset
Principal Investigator (PI) Daniel Haehn, PhD, director of UMass Boston's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Core Facility and an associate professor of computer science, will lead SPLEEN-US: Open Annotated Spleen Ultrasound D more
Alumna Amplifies Voices in Global Fight Against Injustice
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 20 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Alumna Amplifies Voices in Global Fight Against Injustice
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by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer
Stories of injustice can often go unheard unless someone is willing to bring them to light. For Cedarville University alumna Sarah Mathew, that work now sits at the heart of her efforts to amplify the voices of girls and families affected by gender-based violence in India.
Mathew, a 2023 Cedarvil more
Amentum Selected for the Department of Energy AI Data Center and Energy Generation Project
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, July 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Selected for the Department of Energy AI Data Center and Energy Generation Project
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CHANTILLY, Va., July 20, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to enter negotiations for a phased lease to develop one of the nation's largest integrate more
American Medical Association Issues Letter to House Ways & Means Committee
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter to the House Ways and Means Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Jason Smith
Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
U.S. House of Representatives
1139 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Richard E. Neal
Ranking Member
Committee on Ways and Means
U.S. House of Representatives
1129 Longworth House Office Building
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Ask the Expert: What You Should Know About Data Centers
FARGO, North Dakota, July 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Ask the Expert: What You Should Know About Data Centers
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Robert L. Mayo, PhD
Research Specialist
Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation & Growth
NDSU College of Business
1\. What is a data center, and why do we depend on them every day?
A data center is a warehouse full of computers. When you check the weather on your phone, deposit a check with your banking app, o more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim joins UK and Australian judiciary leaders at IPSANZ Conference
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CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim will join the Right Honorable Lord Justice Colin Birss, chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales, and the Honorable Justice Stephen Burley of the Federal Cou more
Budd Returns from Leading European CODEL to Examine Regional Security Challenges Tied to Russian Threats
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd Returns from Leading European CODEL to Examine Regional Security Challenges Tied to Russian Threats
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, returned earlier this month from leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Belgium, Moldova, Ukraine, Sweden, and Austria. CODEL Budd, w more
Building the Future of AI at American Express: Meet Berta Rodriguez-Hervas, SVP of Enterprise AI Platforms
NEW YORK, July 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Building the Future of AI at American Express: Meet Berta Rodriguez-Hervas, SVP of Enterprise AI Platforms
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Berta Rodriguez-Hervas' path to a career in tech started early, inspired in part by her mother, a chemistry teacher. "Many of my toys growing up were science kits and physics experiments, things that nurtured my curiosity," Berta said.
That curiosity led her to study and more
CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today spoke on the House Floor in support of his bill, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. This bipartisan legislation would bring the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations into the 21st century by recognizing modern, safe, and effective alternatives to traditional animal testing when more
CCU dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
CONWAY, South Carolina, July 20 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
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CCU dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
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Jamia Richmond, Ph.D., dean of the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences at Coastal Carolina University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow by the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Richmond joins the fellowship's 11th cohort, a group of leaders selected for their commitment to strengtheni more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of July 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of July 20, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development will hold a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Market."
On Wednes more
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Protect Workers from Wrongful Health Claim Denials
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Protect Workers from Wrongful Health Claim Denials
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WASHINGTON - Today, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Committee on Education and Workforce Members Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12), introduced a series of bills designed to prote more
Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Prevent Judges, Justices From Trading Stocks
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Prevent Judges, Justices From Trading Stocks
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Johnson leads House effort requiring judges and justices to place financial assets into blind trusts
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced The Justice is BLIND Act, which would prevent judicial conflicts of interest by requiring federal judges and Supreme Cou more
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cotton, Moolenaar Introduce Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Chairman of the House Select Committee on China John Moolenaar (MI-02) introduced the Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act, which would amend current law to help ensure Chinese companies - which are inherently controlled by more
Difficult discussions: How UTC nursing faculty are using AI to teach the hardest conversations in care
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Difficult discussions: How UTC nursing faculty are using AI to teach the hardest conversations in care
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DNP acute care student Alexis Murray-who received her doctoral degree from UTC in May 2026-talks with a patient's daughter during an AI simulation. Photo by Angela Foster.
Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Nursing faculty members recently shared their wo more
Donalds Introduces the Protecting Ratepayers Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Introduces the Protecting Ratepayers Act
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Protecting Ratepayers Act" to ensure that private developers, rather than American taxpayers, bear the investment costs of data center developments that advance our country's technological dominance.
Introduced as the 27th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in the 119th Co more
EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial enviro more
FSU wildfire experts available for interviews
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU wildfire experts available for interviews
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As wildfire smoke spreads across parts of Canada and the United States, Florida State University experts are available to discuss the conditions fueling the fires, the risks to communities and the science behind wildfire response.
Extreme heat, below-average rainfall and dry vegetation have accelerated wildfire activity in Canada, sending intense smoke more
Georgia Gwinnett College launches AI concentration
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, July 20 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news:
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Georgia Gwinnett College launches AI concentration
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As students prepare for the start of fall classes, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is expanding opportunities in one of today's fastest-growing fields with the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) concentration within its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program.
"The AI concentration gives IT majors the opportunity to special more
How NAU researchers are tackling questions around AI
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 20 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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How NAU researchers are tackling questions around AI
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Can health coaching from an AI chatbot create a similar sense of connection as coaching from a human?
A research project led by Buck Blankenship, associate teaching professor in the College of Education, and Natalie Papini, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is collaborating with the Department of Health Sciences' UCAN pro more
Memory Bandwidth May Be the Most Overlooked AI Performance Metric
SANTA CLARA, California, July 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Memory Bandwidth May Be the Most Overlooked AI Performance Metric
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By Srini Krishna -Fellow, Intel Data Center Group
Opinion: AI performance depends on more than accelerators
In the AI era, it is easy to focus on the most visible parts of the system: the accelerators, the scale more
Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care
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CHICAGO - Northwestern Medicine today announced the launch of the Northwestern Medicine Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care, a transformative new institute dedicated to advancing primary care delivery, education and innovation across the health system. The institute is made possible thr more
Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Northwestern Medicine Announces the Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care
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Northwestern Medicine today announced the launch of the Northwestern Medicine Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care, a transformative new institute dedicated to advancing primary care delivery, education and innovation across the health system. The institute is made possible through a gener more
Parsons To Modernize New York's Intelligent Transportation System
PASADENA, California, July 20 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons To Modernize New York's Intelligent Transportation System
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Key Takeaways
* Parsons was awarded a $33 million contract to deploy its iNET (r) smart mobility system statewide to support design, development, integration, testing, operations, and maintenance for NYSDOT's Transportation Systems Managem more
Pitt's Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host Their Second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Pitt's Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host Their Second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop
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As critical infrastructure like water, energy, and industrial control networks face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, the University of Pittsburgh Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber will host their second Transforming Cybersecurity Workshop on Tuesday, Augus more
Rapidly testing portable security systems
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Rapidly testing portable security systems
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At Coyote Canyon, the challenge was not just whether a drone could be detected by radar or whether a sensor could spot movement across rough terrain. The bigger question was whether all that information could move through a portable security system fast enough to help people make decisions in the field.
For two more
Redwire Announces Major Expansion in Huntsville, Scaling Production of Combat-Proven UAS and Mission-Critical Space Infrastructure
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 20 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Announces Major Expansion in Huntsville, Scaling Production of Combat-Proven UAS and Mission-Critical Space Infrastructure
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Expanded campus will create new high-tech jobs and increase advanced manufacturing capacity
FARNBOROUGH, England - (July 20, 2026) - Redwire Corporat more
SEI and the U.S. Department of State Help Define National Ukrainian Digital Defense Strategy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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SEI and the U.S. Department of State Help Define National Ukrainian Digital Defense Strategy
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July 20, 2026- In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, a team from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) partnered this spring with officials from Ukraine to develop a chief information security officers (CISOs) academy to better train members of the Ukrai more
Sen. Schiff Launches Push for Judicial Reforms, Increased Transparency Amid Historic Democratic Rollbacks by Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Launches Push for Judicial Reforms, Increased Transparency Amid Historic Democratic Rollbacks by Supreme Court
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Schiff, House allies are calling for the passage of legislation aimed at increasing transparency and improving conflict-of-interest guardrails for federal judges and Supreme Court Justices
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senat more
Senator Marshall Secures $34 Million Federal Investment for Kansas City Biomanufacturing Hub
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Secures $34 Million Federal Investment for Kansas City Biomanufacturing Hub
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement that the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub has been selected to receive approximately $34 million through the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Tech Hubs Program.
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Shield AI and GE Aerospace Light Off X-BAT Engine
EVENDALE, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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Shield AI and GE Aerospace Light Off X-BAT Engine
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* Engine lift off proved thrust vectoring nozzle integration and clears path to vertical flight
CINCINNATI (July 2X, 2026) -GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) and Shield AI have successfully completed integra more
Siemens to acquire Precision Innovations to expand AI-powered system-on-a-chip design exploration and optimization
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens to acquire Precision Innovations to expand AI-powered system-on-a-chip design exploration and optimization
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* Acquisition expands Siemens' electronic design automation (EDA) portfolio with AI-powered, shift-left chip planning capabilities to support faster design exploration f more
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Attends Meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
STORRS, Connecticut, July 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Attends Meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
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Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut was an invited attendee at a meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
On July 8th, 2026, he attended a combined meeting at the Great Hall of the People, where he addressed Xi Jinping, president of the People's Republic of China. Later that d more
Steve "Rocky" Donovan, Executive Director of Parkside Works, Announces Retirement
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news:
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Steve "Rocky" Donovan, Executive Director of Parkside Works, Announces Retirement
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KENOSHA, Wis. - Steve "Rocky" Donovan, the founding executive director of Parkside Works at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, plans to retire at the end of August after helping launch the university's partnership and workforce-innovation office.
Dr. John Skalbeck will succeed Donovan as Executive more
The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 20 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026 announced, advancing Kentucky through innovative research
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Thirteen University of Kentucky faculty members in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are the 2026 recipients of The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships.
Through the generosity of The Bill Gatton Foundation's historic $100 million gift, these faculty awards more
UC San Diego Partners with Innovative Genomics Institute on the Next Generation of Genome Editing
LA JOLLA, California, July 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Partners with Innovative Genomics Institute on the Next Generation of Genome Editing
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The University of California San Diego and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), founded by Nobel laureate and CRISPR gene editing co-discoverer Jennifer Doudna, announced a new partnership today to jointly develop cutting-edge genomic tools for addressing large-scale challenges i more
US Cyber Command senior enlisted leader: Data is the currency of warfare
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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US Cyber Command senior enlisted leader: Data is the currency of warfare
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Every individual, whether in uniform or not, is a critical warfighter in the cyber domain where data is the new currency of warfare, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Cyber Command, told a Defense Logistics Agency audience July 7.
"The weakest point, pretty much in any more
When partnership becomes practice
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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When partnership becomes practice
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On a Saturday in March at Penn, about 20 math educators from the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) were watching a video of an Algebra 1 teacher encouraging his ninth graders to "think like mathematicians" and make connections between graphs and chunks of equations-part of a lesson on equivalent quadratic functions.
"Pay attention to what the teache more
DAFITC 2026 to advance digital edge from enterprise to orbit
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 17 -- Air University posted the following news:
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DAFITC 2026 to advance digital edge from enterprise to orbit
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The 2026 Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event will bring Department of the Air Force and private-sector technology leaders to Montgomery Aug. 24-26.
Under the theme "Accelerating the Digital Edge: From Enterprise to Orbit," DAFITC 2026 will examine how data and emerging cyber technologies are more
MIT: School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes 6 new faculty for 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026
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The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and Dean Agustin Rayo recently welcomed six new professors to the MIT community. They arrive with diverse backgrounds and vast knowledge in their areas of research.
Grisha Coleman is a full professor in the Music and Theater Arts Sect more
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Statement on Regulation E-Delivery
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Paul S. Atkins:
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Statement on Regulation E-Delivery
Today, the Commission took an important step toward allowing the financial services industry to harness technology for the benefit of everyday American investors. By proposing to permit electronic delivery (e-delivery) to become the default method for issuers, market intermediaries, and others to communicate with investors, we are ta more
U.S. Space Force Gen. Saltzman Issues Remarks at 2026 Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, England
LONDON, England, July 16 -- U.S. Space Force Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, issued the following remarks at the 2026 Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference:
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A raucous, soon-to-be-sleepy, post-lunch crowd?! What an honor!
Thank you so very much, it is a privilege to be back here at the Global SPACE and Air Chiefs' Conference (did I get that right...I think GloSpACC may have a better sound to it, right?) Worth considering, anyway...
Notwithstanding, it is truly an hon more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee & Subcommittee Hearings - 1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12155) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee and Subcommittee Hearings (1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026)
This Insight provides historical information and analysis related to appearances by sitting U.S. Supreme Court more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by Science and Technology Policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological science research and developmen more
Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48984) on July 14, 2026, entitled "The Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft: In Brief" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
The Advanced Air Mobility Concept ... 1
Federal Actions to Support Advanced Air Mobility Operations ... 2
New Aircraft Designs ... 3
Powered-Lift Aircraft ... 4
AAM Compared with Conventional Airplanes and Helicopter more
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commission Without Commissioners: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their posit more
Coordinated Party Expenditures - Policy Background Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13270) by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Coordinated Party Expenditures: Policy Background
On June 30, 2026, in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission (NRSC v. FEC), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated federal statutory limits on a type of political party spending known as coordinated party expen more
DOD Contractors & Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48110) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Defense Contractors and Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence" by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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SUMMARY
Some U.S. firms, including some Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, receive foreign investment or have other ties to foreign entities, including foreign firms and foreign governments. DOD is "using a secondary Departm more
Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49030) on July 13, 2026, entitled "Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs - Frequently Asked Questions" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and legislative attorney Sean Stiff.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the annual appropriations process, Congress elects to make appropriations for certain federal education programs, in part, on a forward-funded basis. Programs funde more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress."
The report is written by immigration policy specialists Jill H. Wilson, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Andorra Bruno, William A. Kandel, Abigail F. Kolker and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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This report discusses immigration-related bills that have received congressional action in the 119th Congr more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Nonimmigrants
Nonimmigrants are foreign nationals who are lawfully admitted to the United States for a temporary period and specific purpose (e.g., tourism, study, work). Nonimmigrant visa categories are identified by letters and numbers based on the INA sections t more
National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48946) on July 14, 2026, entitled "National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues - In Brief" by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for m more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalk more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act: Project Status and Considerations for Congress" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst:
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SUMMARY
Integrated circuits on silicon semiconductors - commonly called semiconductor microchips or "chips" - are components in electronic devices that perform functions such more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act - Project Status and Considerations for Congress:"
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Considerations for Congress
Congress may look to evaluate implementation progress to date and weigh policy options regarding existing or potential future incentives programs and policies. FY2026 is the last year more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto) - that more
DNA Methylation - Applications to Living Marine Resource Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12962) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak and science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken.
Here are excerpts:
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DNA Methylation: Applications to Living Marine Resource Management
Introduction
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic information of an organism (Figure 1). It consists of two linked strands of alternating more
Homelessness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12985) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl.
Here are excerpts:
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Homelessness
On a single night in 2025, there were 745,652 total people experiencing homelessness, 479,332 of whom were sheltered and 266,320 of whom were unsheltered. Homelessness decreased compared to 2024 by a small percentage, both overall and for some populations. The federal government requires home more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12320) by public finance analysts Anthony A. Cilluffo and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides standard mileage rates as optional methods for taxpayers to substantiate their transportation expenses. This Insight reviews how the standard mileage rates are set, who uses them, more
Overview of Federal Regulations & the Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10003) by Maeve P. Carey, government organization and management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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An Overview of Federal Regulations and the Rulemaking Process
Overview of Rulemaking
What Is Federal Rulemaking? Congress often grants rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The regulations issued pursuant to this authority can carry the for more
Peace Corps Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12873) by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown.
Here are excerpts:
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The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an independent agency that sends American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in developing countries in order to advance three goals:
* promote world peace and friendship by improving the lives of the communities where volunteers serve,
* help others under more
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Sports Betting and Consumer Finance
Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo more
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42854) entitled "Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several permanently authorized programs to help producers recover from natural disasters. Most of these programs offer financial assistance to prod more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues" by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 (FHLB Act; P.L. 72-304, 47 Stat. 128) created the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, which was established to address frequent liquidity shortfalls, or cash flow disruptions, experienced b more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Current Financial Structure and Public Mission
The FHLBs are financial intermediaries that, similar to depositories, match savers with borrowers. Under a traditional intermediation business model, a firm borrows funds from savers (e.g., depositors) and uses those funds to origi more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Policy Issues
As the FHLB system has evolved, its overall effectiveness in fulfilling its mission goals has been an ongoing policy concern. Specifically, Congress expanded FHLB membership eligibility to include commercial banks and removed the minimum mortgage asset requirement more
Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12707) by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress
No single law provides a framework for regulating data privacy and protection in the United States. Instead, several laws cover different industries, and numerous laws cover aspects of cybersecurity for the financial system. For the financial industry, more
FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12706) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal
President's Budget Request for Basic Pay Raise
The President's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 for the Department of Defense (DOD, see "Note") proposes "$5.8 billion for a 7-6-5 percent targeted military pay raise effective on January 1, 2 more
Japan's Evolving Defense Policy & the U.S.Japan Alliance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12708) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo:
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Japan's Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance
Introduction
In 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been implementing major changes to Japan's security policies, with important implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. Forged after Japan's defeat in World War II, the all more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of a Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Congr more
Title V State Maternal & Child Health Block Grants Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12685) by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Title V State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grants
Overview
Title V of the Social Security Act (SSA; P.L. 74-121, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.701-709) permanently authorizes the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant, which aims to improve the health of pregnant women, moth more
U.S. V. Benson - Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11456) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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U.S. v. Benson: Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested election records - including statewide voter registration lists (SVRL) with detailed voter data - from the majority of states and, in some cases, has sued to enforce compliance with its more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Primer" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The primary source of federal aid for elementary and secondary education is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) - particularly its Title I-A program, which author more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act - A Primer:"
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Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
Title II includes programs centered on teachers, school leaders (e.g., principals), literacy, and American history a more
Farm Bills - Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, more
Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12402) by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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The SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program
Overview
The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state government more
Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12705) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (P.L. 119-83) into law. P.L. 119-83 reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Te more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Public Transportation" by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration ( more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation:"
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Low and No Emission Vehicle Program
Although public transportation buses account for a relatively small share of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from transportation, federal policy has focused to some extent on reducing emissions by providing grant funding more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10673) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Background and Issues
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funds early-stage activities to support development projects in developing and middle-income countries, with a focus on sectors with "significant" U.S. export potential. USTDA de more
Veterans Law - Unaccredited Representatives Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11455) by legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd:
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Veterans Law: Unaccredited Representatives
Federal law prohibits an individual from charging any fee for assisting in the filing of an initial claim for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In recent years, some Members of Congress, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and veterans have expressed more
Federal Weather Radar - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49027) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Federal Weather Radar: In Brief" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Extreme weather events, such as high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall, impact communities across the United States each year. These extreme events can result in property damage, injuries, and lives lost. Multiple federal agencies have an i more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions" by Erica A. Lee emergency management and disaster recovery specialist
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which leads federal emergency management and disaster relief efforts, has recently been subject to numerous ca more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions:"
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Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025: Section Analyses
The tables below provide brief summaries of each section of the committee's FEMA Act of 2025 (based on the amended version of the Amendment in the Natur more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress" by natural resource policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) typically deploys a new generation of geostationary satellites every two decades. Geostationary satell more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress:"
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Issues for Congress
The Trump Administration aims to reduce federal spending by modifying GeoXO./78 Modifications to the GeoXO program, including the number of satellites and planned instruments, may impact NOAA's continuous observation more
Tribal Energy Resource Agreements - Overview & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49025) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Tribal Energy Resource Agreements: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Pursuant to the federal trust responsibility and various federal statutes, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and federally recognized Tribes (hereinafter Tribes) manage energy production on more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American College of Physicians Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Creates Barriers and Burdens for Patients and Physicians
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule
Dear Administrator Oz:
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is pleased t more
Pennsylvania DEP Seeks Clarifications and Recommendations on EPA's Proposed PFOA and PFOS Compliance Deadline Extension
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 16, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Office of Water Docket
Mail Code: 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742
Dear Administrator Zeldin:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency' more
SkyWest InFlight Association Supports Exemption for Embraer Regional Jet Secondary Barrier Requirements Due To Safety And Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SkyWest InFlight Association
1240-B Stringham Ave., Salt Lake City, UT
Listening to - Standing for - Believing in
July 16, 2026
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
The commenter supports the Regional Airline more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Mamdani Threatens Netanyahu as Bomb Rattles New York
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Mamdani Threatens Netanyahu as Bomb Rattles New York
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is exploring whether he has the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York City. Meanwhile, an anti-ICE incendiary attack outside a federal building in Manhattan is being investigated by the FBI.
As reported by the New York Post:
C more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Congress - Age of Exquisite Defense Is Ending
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Daniel Gaffin, program officer for congressional engagement and strategic partnership:
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Congress: The Age of Exquisite Defense Is Ending
Congress has understood that lessons from Ukraine must be incorporated into US defense planning and programs.
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Lawmakers are rethinking how legislation, funding, and oversight can help the Pentagon build a US military capable of adaptin more
CODEPINK Statement on the State Department's Recent Cuba Report
LOS ANGELES, California, July 21 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following statement on July 20, 2026:
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CODEPINK Statement on the State Department's Report 'Cuba: The Capitol of 21st Century Communism'
"We've seen this playbook before."
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The State Department just released a 99-page conspiracy theory that masquerades as a report on Cuba. It's complete nonsense that more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Is the Iran War Entering a Dangerous New Phase?
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program:
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Is the Iran War Entering a Dangerous New Phase?
A major escalation in violence between the United States and Iran could mark a dangerous new phase in the conflict. Initially sparked by the two countries' deep differences over the disposition of the Strait of Hormuz, the renewed conflict is n more
DNC: Gas Prices Skyrocket as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly War With Iran
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Gas Prices Skyrocket as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly War With Iran
According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is above $4.00
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As Donald Trump continues to wage his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline has been rising and is above $4.00 today. Pentagon officials admitted that Trump's war has cost American t more
Fortify Rights Issues Commentary Telegraph: West Must Heed the Warning from Taiwan: China is Threatening Global Freedom
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following commentary by Senior Director Benedict Rogers to The Telegraph:
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The West Must Heed the Warning from Taiwan: China is Threatening Global Freedom
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has told his people to defend their democracy and resist any attempt to force the island to become part of China.
Speaking to the annual conference of his Democratic People's Party (DPP), more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Free Press: What the U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Over
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 19, 2026, by Michael Doran, director and senior fellow at the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, to the Free Press:
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What the U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Over
The terms of a deal to end the war are being thrashed out in the skies above the Strait of Hormuz.
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General Ahmad Vahidi has a talent fo more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: 'I Can't Feed My Children' - Afghanistan's Economic Crisis Deepens
NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Afghanistan researcher Fereshta Abbasi:
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'I Can't Feed My Children'
Afghanistan's Economic Crisis Deepens
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A man in western Afghanistan recently told me that his neighbors knock on his door to ask for food. A man in the capital, Kabul, said, "I can no longer feed my children properly," and described how the rising cost of food was affecting him and his family.
Such stories are becomi more
Kansas State University Issues Q&A on Supporting Early Childhood Development and Student Success
MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 21 -- Kansas State University issued the following Q&A on July 20, 2026, involving Katie Thompson-Laswell, senior instructor of human development and family science:
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People with Purpose: Katie Thompson-Laswell
Katie Thompson-Laswell believes that the world we build tomorrow depends on the children we nurture today.
By Abbigail Marshall, Division of Communications and Marketing
Long before anyone steps into adulthood, their childhood experiences lay the foundati more
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cotton, Moolenaar Introduce Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Chairman of the House Select Committee on China John Moolenaar (MI-02) introduced the Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act, which would amend current law to help ensure Chinese companies - which are inherently controlled by more
Gillibrand Continues Statewide Tour Addressing The Rising Cost Of Groceries, Lagging Consumer Confidence
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Continues Statewide Tour Addressing The Rising Cost Of Groceries, Lagging Consumer Confidence
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand continued her series of statewide press conferences -including in Poughkeepsie and Rochester - to address the crushing impact of rising grocery and household goods prices on working families. The push follows a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Cons more
Gillibrand Statement On Service Member Deaths In Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Service Member Deaths In Iran War
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's war with Iran following the deaths of three more American troops over the weekend:
"This weekend, three more American service members lost their lives and one remains missing in more
ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on Fox News Sunday
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on Fox News Sunday
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WASHINGTON - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the latest on efforts to pass tough Russian sanctions, operations in Iran, and the SAVE America Act.Click to watch
Excerpts from the interview:
On Senator Graham's Russian sanctions bill and Ukraine's c more
ICYMI: Kelly Sits Down with Rev. Al Sharpton to Highlight Legislative Push to Get More Men into Teaching and Mentorship
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly Sits Down with Rev. Al Sharpton to Highlight Legislative Push to Get More Men into Teaching and Mentorship
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Kelly also discussed the consequences of Trump's Iran war and Hegseth's continuing incompetence
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined MS NOW's PoliticsNation with Reverand Al Sharpton to discuss his push to get more men into teaching and mentorship. Earlier thi more
Larson Preparing Legislation to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Preparing Legislation to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration, as well as legislation to cut off funding for the unauthorized war with Iran, following reports that three additional U.S. servicemembers were killed, one remains unaccounted for, and dozens more we more
NEW REPORT: Nevadans Paid $514 Million More in Gasoline Since Start of Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Nevadans Paid $514 Million More in Gasoline Since Start of Trump's War in Iran
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A new report released by the U.S. Congress's Joint Economic Committee (JEC) reveals that Nevadans have paid $514 million more in gasoline, or about $460 per household, since the start of Donald Trump's war in Iran. Since Donald Trump renewed operations in Iran, the average price of gas in Nevada hit $4.62 per more
Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Demanding Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Demanding Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senate Colleagues in a renewed push to get answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. Th more
Sanchez on Canadian tariffs: Trump is unhinged
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez on Canadian tariffs: Trump is unhinged
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WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods under the obscure Section 338 authority, which lacks meaningful procedural requirements, including public consultation and congressional approval more
Schooled to Make An Impact
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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Schooled to Make An Impact
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Alumni improve lives in Albania and Africa
Cleaner water. Healthier lives. Stronger leaders.
Communities the world over can change for good when professional expertise meets personal calling. Such was the case for Michael Black '10 and Kaitlyn Swist '12. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Black took his entrepreneurial mindset to the Balkans, while New York native Swist fol more
Senator Marshall: Reconciliation 3.0 Doesn't Go Far Enough on Election Security
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Reconciliation 3.0 Doesn't Go Far Enough on Election Security
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Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business
Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria to discuss Reconciliation 3.0 and securing voter ID requirements, the Democrats' plan to shut the government down, Republicans' midterm m more
Third World Immigration Moratorium Act Legislation by Rep. Mace Analyzed
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, originally introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, on July 15, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill aims to prohibit aliens from entering the United States if they are nationals of specific countries identified as having significant concerns, thereby tightening immigration controls.
The legislation targets nationals from 40 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela. It see more
Setting the Record Straight: President Trump Declassifies Intel on Foreign Election Interference and Deep State Coverup
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: President Trump Declassifies Intel on Foreign Election Interference and Deep State Coverup
Last night, President Donald J. Trump released newly declassified intelligence that had been hidden from the American people for years. The documents reveal that foreign adversaries, led by China, have compromised U.S. voter data on a massive scale and that America's election infrastructure remains dange more
