U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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U.S. News: UTEP's Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation
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EL PASO, Texas (January 8, 2026) - U.S. News and World Report identified The University of Texas at El Paso undergraduate computer science and nursing programs among the best in the nation in its December Best College guide.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UTEP among the top universities in the n more
$57 Million Advantage: Tania Roy Leads Duke Electrical & Computer Engineering Next Leap in Semiconductor Research
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, by Andrew Tie with Tania Roy, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering:
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Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Tania Roy
Tania Roy studies novel semiconductor materials and devices to advance energy-efficient computing and edge AI.
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In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer more
Accenture Federal Services Selected to Support the Mission-Critical Modernization of Veteran Health Records for the Department of Veterans Affairs
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Federal Services Selected to Support the Mission-Critical Modernization of Veteran Health Records for the Department of Veterans Affairs
ARLINGTON, VA - Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been selected to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. This innovative 4.5-yea more
AI Infrastructure Spending Reached a Record $86B in Q3 2025, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 (TNSrep) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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AI Infrastructure Spending Reached a Record $86B in Q3 2025, According to IDC
BOSTON - Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure reached a record $86 billion in Q3 2025, marking a sustained investment cycle as platform providers scale capacity for training and inference workloads, according to the IDC Wor more
AI System Built at USC Helps Investigators Track Down and Convict Sex Traffickers
MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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AI System Built at USC Helps Investigators Track Down and Convict Sex Traffickers
Mayank Kejriwal's research on fighting sex trafficking with artificial intelligence has earned a spot in Science, one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals.
By Magali Gruet
For a researcher, publicat more
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development: Scholarly Accomplishments, February 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- The Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news:
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Scholarly Accomplishments, February 2026
By Sofia Romero
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for February 2026.
Honors
Beth Warren
Elected to National Academy of Education Read more
Books
Franklin Jones, Jr.
Jones Jr., F. R. (2026). Learn Black American Sign Language: A history and comp more
Chartis Once Again Named Overall Best in KLAS for IT Services by KLAS Research
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Chartis, a healthcare consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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Chartis once again named Overall Best in KLAS for IT Services by KLAS Research
Chartis is honored to be awarded an overall Best in KLAS award for the sixth straight year. In this time of industry AI & digital transformation, Chartis has been awarded Overall Best in KLAS IT Services Firm for the second year in a row. Chartis also ranked Best in KLAS in HIT Core Clinical Implementation Leadership more
Club Hotel Services Advances Integrated Commercial Performance Through Expanded Pulse and GEMS Platforms
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Club Hotel Services, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release:
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The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance through expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms
The Club Hotel Services, Radisson Hotel Group's integrated commercial engine, has closed a landmark year of growth. With the continued expansion of its proprietary platforms, Pulse and GEMS, The Club has sharpened its focus on how data, automation, and hum more
CrowdStrike Enters Into MoU With Aramco to Advance Saudi Arabia's Cybersecurity Transformation
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Enters into MoU with Aramco to Advance Saudi Arabia's Cybersecurity Transformation
Collaboration marks a first step towards investing in and building world-class, AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities in the Kingdom
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that it has s more
End of Academic Writer's Block - This Tool by USC Scientists Writes Research Papers in Under an Hour
MARINA DEL REY, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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The End of Academic Writer's Block? This Tool by USC Scientists Writes Research Papers in Under an Hour
USC researcher launches GRAIL just one day after OpenAI's competing platform, promising to turn rough notes into submission-ready papers in under an hour
By Magali Gruet
For every research paper that more
Everbridge Recognized in Business Continuity Management Software Landscape, Q1 2026 Report by Independent Research Firm
GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 6 (TNSrep) -- Everbridge, an enterprise software company that offers applications which provide information about critical events to help with personal safety and business continuity, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Everbridge Recognized in Business Continuity Management Software Landscape, Q1 2026 Report by Independent Research Firm
Vienna, VA - Everbridge, Inc., the global leader in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national pu more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Firms and Artificial Intelligence - Regional Update
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Jason Kosakow and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell:
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Firms and Artificial Intelligence: A Regional Update
Similar to past technological developments, the productivity implications, labor market implications, and thus economic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will evolve over time. A lot depends on who is using AI tools, when they are using them, and how they are usin more
Fordham Focus on AI: Finding Patterns in Apps and Fashion Trends
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Yilu Zhou, associate professor in the Gabelli School of Business:
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A Fordham Focus on AI: Finding Patterns in Apps and Fashion Trends
For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next.
In this installment, we sat down with Yilu Zhou, PhD, an associate profe more
FUNDING PACKAGE SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP EXTENDS KEY TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, ENDS PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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FUNDING PACKAGE SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP EXTENDS KEY TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, ENDS PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
ATA ACTION PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN ADVANCING TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS
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ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, celebrates passage of an appropriations minibus approved by Congress and signed i more
Highlights From UC Startup Weekend
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Highlights from UC Startup Weekend
Bearcats hacked their way to success with forward-thinking projects
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
Student entrepreneurs recently packed the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub for UC Startup Weekend, an intense three-day hackathon where attendees pitched promising startups and developed innovative ideas.
With big dreams powered by sleepless nig more
House Administration Committee Issues Report on Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-479) on the Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on Feb. 3, 2026.
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Purpose and Summary
Introduced on January 12, 2026, by Representative Bryan Steil, H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, would amend the Ethics in Government Act to prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing ind more
Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women Leading Wildlife Conservation in the Everglades
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 6 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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Meet the UF Croc Docs: Women leading wildlife conservation in the Everglades
* Women make up less than 30% of all scientists globally, a reminder of how persistent gender gaps remain in STEM fields, according to UNESCO.
* At the University of Florida's Croc Docs Wildlife Research Lab , women represent half of the team, signaling a shift in conservation science as longstanding stereotypes give way to a more
NAIA Announces Spiideo Partnership
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 6 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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NAIA Announces Spiideo Partnership
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Spiideo as the Official Instant Replay Solution of the NAIA National Championships.
Spiideo's automated sports video solutions will be utilized at NAIA championships to capture instant replays, enhance in-game and po more
On CDA Section 230 Anniversary, NCOSE Urges Its Repeal to Hold Big Tech Accountable
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026:
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On CDA Section 230 Anniversary, NCOSE Urges its Repeal to Hold Big Tech Accountable
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is urging Congress to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, as the law turns 30 years old on February 8, 2026. NCOSE named Section 230 to its 2025 Dirty Dozen List.
"The billion-dollar tech industry currently exists above the law b more
Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus Well-poised for Local, Emerging Opportunities
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Lehigh Valley campus well-poised for local, emerging opportunities
Historic $3.5B manufacturing investment to bring regional growth and opportunity for Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates with workforce readiness, logistics expertise, engineering education and cybersecurity training
By Ryan Abramson
According to a report from Axios, Pennsylvania is the only st more
Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Hope Through Housing Foundation to Drive AI Workforce and Economic Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Hope Through Housing Foundation to Drive AI Workforce and Economic Development
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The grant funding will enable the Hope Through Housing Artificial Intelligence Innovation Lab to purchase new virtual reality equipment, drones, cameras and powerful servers for AI and software development.
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in more
Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Strengthen AI Technology and Workforce at California State University, San Bernardino
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Strengthen AI Technology and Workforce at California State University, San Bernardino
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The grant funding will allow CSUSB to strengthen its AI technology and workforce by upgrading its existing facility, purchasing advanced technology, creating an online portal for AI and VR training and expanding community outreach and events
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (C more
Rowan University: Super Bowl Ads in 2026 - What's Changed and What Still Works
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Rowan University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 5, 2026, with Julia Richmond, assistant professor of public relations and advertising, and Lindsey Masciangelo, assistant teaching professor of sports communication and media:
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Super Bowl Ads in 2026: What's changed and what still works
As Super Bowl LX approaches, many fans are finalizing plans for the biggest nationally televised event of the year, with last year's game averaging a record 127.7 million v more
Sabre Solves Look-To-Book Constraints With Cache-Powered Intelligent Shopping, Delivering Real-Time Results in Under Half-A-Second With 95% Alignment to Live Airline Offers
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025:
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Sabre solves look-to-book constraints with Cache-powered Intelligent Shopping, delivering real-time results in under half-a-second with 95% alignment to live airline offers
Powered by SabreMosaic(TM), the AI driven solution unifies EDIFACT, NDC, LCC and private content through continuous offer validation and intelligent live vs cache decisioning, eliminating fragmentation more
Skidmore College: When AI Meets Creative Thought Matters
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Feb. 6 -- Skidmore College issued the following news:
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When AI meets Creative Thought Matters
By Angela Valden
Artificial intelligence stirs intense emotions and vigorous intellectual debate. It's not uncommon to feel excited and energized by the possibilities of AI while simultaneously feeling deep concern about its potential consequences.
But most tend to agree on one thing: AI is present and rapidly evolving -- in our day-to-day activities, our workplaces more
Stevens Institute of Technology: AI Degree Launches Fall 2026
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New AI Degree Launches Fall 2026
Stevens to offer a dedicated undergraduate degree and minor in artificial intelligence
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Beginning in Fall 2026, Stevens Institute of Technology will offer a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence, preparing graduates to design, build and lead with one of the most in-demand skill sets in the modern economy.
"Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche spec more
Towson University Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Award Recipients
TOWSON, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- Towson University issued the following news release:
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The Towson University Foundation announces 2026 grant award recipients
Projects have been awarded a total of $100,000
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Four Towson University projects have been awarded a total of $100,000 in grants from the Towson University Foundation (TUF). Established in 1970 as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, The Towson University Foundation, Inc. allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions in support of TU more
UMW Launches 'What Matters Most' Podcast With President Paino
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW Launches 'What Matters Most' Podcast With President Paino
By Sarah Hertz Mahoney
The University of Mary Washington is inviting listeners into conversations happening across campus through its new podcast, What Matters Most With President Paino. The production offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, ideas and voices that shape life at the University with episodes blending reflecti more
Undergraduate STEM Research Program at Kentucky State Wraps Up Impactful Fall 2025 Semester
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 6 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Undergraduate STEM Research Program at Kentucky State Wraps Up Impactful Fall 2025 Semester
From influenza and maternal mortality to animal health and artificial intelligence in clinical settings, undergraduate researchers at Kentucky State University spent Fall 2025 tackling real-world questions alongside faculty mentors--building skills, confidence, and career clarity through applied, interdisciplinary more
University of Hawaii: Stop Cyber Threats - Learn to Use AI as Your Small Business Security Ally
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 6 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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Stop cyber threats! Learn to use AI as your small business security ally
The University of Hawaii Maui College is hosting the second of three free online cybersecurity clinics for Hawaii's sole proprietors and small business owners. "Security using GenAI" is the topic for this session, taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. HST, via Zoom.
Register online (https://hawaii.zoom more
Westmont College: Students Bring Cutting-Edge Engineering Research to Conference
SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 6 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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Students Bring Cutting-Edge Engineering Research to Conference
By Scott Craig
Two Westmont engineering students presented their research findings at the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Annual Meeting in November at Memphis.
Senior Celeste Marquez of Goleta and junior Peter Velgersdyk of Minnetonka, Minnesota, had rare opportunities as undergraduates to work on peer-reviewed papers.
"Thi more
ACL Launches Phase 1 of Caregiver AI Prize Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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ACL Launches Phase 1 of Caregiver AI Prize Competition
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WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 5, 2026 -The Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today launched Phase 1 of the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Competition, more
ACL Launches Phase 1 of Caregiver AI Prize Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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ACL Launches Phase 1 of Caregiver AI Prize Competition
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National challenge seeks responsible AI solutions to strengthen caregiving at home
WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 5, 2026 -The Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today launched Phase 1 of the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Competition, a national challenge designe more
AI Tool Predicts Brain Age, Cancer Survival, and Other Disease Signals from Unlabeled Brain MRIs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release:
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AI Tool Predicts Brain Age, Cancer Survival, and Other Disease Signals from Unlabeled Brain MRIs
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BrainIAC is a foundation model trained and validated on nearly 49,000 diverse brain MRI scans to identify key neurological health indicators without needing extensively labeled datasets.
Mass General Brigham investigators have developed a robust new artificial intelligence (A more
APCIA Announces Award Winners Among 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders; Recognizes Industry Talent Leaders with Special Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Announces Award Winners Among 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders; Recognizes Industry Talent Leaders with Special Awards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced the award winners among the 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders during the Emerging Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This ye more
As Global Health Faces Its First Reversal in Progress in a Generation, Gates Foundation CEO Details a 20-Year Push to Save and Improve Lives
SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 5 -- The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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As Global Health Faces Its First Reversal in Progress in a Generation, Gates Foundation CEO Details a 20-Year Push to Save and Improve Lives
Suzman says the setback shouldn't be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints globally
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Today, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman rele more
CEO Michael Weening To Keynote at MWC26 Barcelona
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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CEO Michael Weening To Keynote at MWC26 Barcelona
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BARCELONA and SAN JOSE, Calif.-February 5, 2026- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Weening opens in a new tab will deliver a keynote in the Tuesday morning, March 3, " Architects of the AI Age opens in a new tab " session at MWC26 Barce more
Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Chancellor Mnookin expresses gratitude, reflects on leading in a time of challenge
By Greg Bump
As one of the nation's leading public universities, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been able to move forward in meaningful ways by creating new and transformative programs over the past several years despite facing multiple challenges, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin more
Computer science undergraduate receives honorable mention for national research award
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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Computer science undergraduate receives honorable mention for national research award
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Adrian Faust, a senior in the Department of Computer Science, has received an honorable mention for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award.
The highly competitive award -sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -recognize more
Congressman Cleaver Secures More than $15 Million for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Initiatives in MO-05 Through Appropriations Packages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Secures More than $15 Million for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Initiatives in MO-05 Through Appropriations Packages
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that he has secured $15,468,000 in Community Project Funding for public safety, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives across the Fifth more
Congressman Patronis Files the True Cost of Big Tech in the Congressional Record
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis Files the True Cost of Big Tech in the Congressional Record
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Patronis filed the True Cost of Big Tech in the Congressional Record to inform the public and underscore the dangers of Section 230. This statement explains real stories from real families that have been hurt by this law.
"Big Tech destroys our communities and the people in them," sa more
Economics Puzzle Leads to a New Understanding of a Fundamental Law of Physics
PASADENA, California, Feb. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Economics Puzzle Leads to a New Understanding of a Fundamental Law of Physics
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Right now, molecules in the air are moving around you in chaotic and unpredictable ways. To make sense of such systems, physicists use a law known as the Boltzmann distribution, which, rather than describe exactly where each particle is, describes the chance of finding the system in any of its possible states. more
Fundamental Announces $255M in Funding and Publicly Launches its Most Powerful Large Tabular Model (LTM)
SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Fundamental Announces $255M in Funding and Publicly Launches its Most Powerful Large Tabular Model (LTM)
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San Francisco, CA - February, 5th 2026 - Fundamental, an AI company that has built its most powerful Large Tabular Model ("LTM") to drive predictions from enterprise data, announced today it is emerging from stealth with $255M in funding. Founded in October 2024, the company raised a more
GE HealthCare strengthens AI offerings with Diagnoly collaboration to advance AI-enabled fetal ultrasound
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release:
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GE HealthCare strengthens AI offerings with Diagnoly collaboration to advance AI-enabled fetal ultrasound
* Agreement aims to integrate Diagnoly's Fetoly(tm) solution within Voluson(tm) ultrasound systems
* Fetoly's real-time AI solution is intended to bring advanced cardiac and brain analysis to Voluson users for more comprehensive fetal examinations
* Diagnoly's Fetoly solution more
Gillibrand Statement on GUARD Act Passing Out Of Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement on GUARD Act Passing Out Of Committee
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, released the following statement on the passage of her legislation, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
"Today's committee passage brings us one step closer to giving law enf more
HACU announces workshops for its 15th International Conference to be held in San Antonio, Texas, May 4-6, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces workshops for its 15th International Conference to be held in San Antonio, Texas, May 4-6, 2026
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The Hispanic Association and Colleges and Universities will host its 15 th International Conference "Bridging Nations to Advance Higher Education," on May 4-6, 2026, at the Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The Alamo Colleges D more
Helping AI agents search to get the best results out of large language models
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Helping AI agents search to get the best results out of large language models
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Whether you're a scientist brainstorming research ideas or a CEO hoping to automate a task in human resources or finance, you'll find that artificial intelligence tools are becoming the assistants you didn't know you needed. In particular, many professionals are tapping into the talents of semi-autonomou more
Here are Five Primary Dangers From Political AI Chatbots, VCU Expert Jason Ross Arnold Says
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Here are five primary dangers from political AI chatbots, VCU expert Jason Ross Arnold says
The political science professor also shares advice - and a stark warning about the threat to democracy.
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The journals Nature and Science recently published results of studies that found that AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their political views, though with facts that weren't always acc more
Hundreds of School Board Leaders Convene in D.C. for the 2026 NSBA Advocacy Institute
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Hundreds of School Board Leaders Convene in D.C. for the 2026 NSBA Advocacy Institute
The 2026 NSBA Advocacy Institute brought together hundreds of school board members and education leaders in Washington, D.C., for a powerful two-day mobilization. From the opening call to action by NSBA Executive Director and CEO Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, the message was clear: advo more
Indian River State College and Superhuman Partner to Advance Agentic AI Integration in Higher Education
FORT PIERCE, Florida, Feb. 5 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release:
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Indian River State College and Superhuman Partner to Advance Agentic AI Integration in Higher Education
Indian River State College (The River) today announced an expanded partnership with Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) to deploy an agentic AI infrastructure across its campuses. This step makes The River the nation's first open enrollment state college to implement a comprehensive, institution- more
Inflation and labour shortages continue to hamper increasingly competitive London construction market, according to new AECOM report
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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Inflation and labour shortages continue to hamper increasingly competitive London construction market, according to new AECOM report
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Findings from AECOM's London Main Contractor Survey 2026 include:
* Contractors predict higher-than-average sector inflation of 3% for 2026
* Tender activity at its highest rate since Covid as firms seek more work
* Lo more
Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation: A Call to Advance Air Force Doctrine
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation: A Call to Advance Air Force Doctrine
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The LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education has launched its 2026 Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation (IDI) Essay Contest. This exploration in advancing Airpower doctrine invites Airmen, Guardians, and AU students to tackle doctrinal challenges, bridging expertise with institutional learning. This contest investigates defending the homel more
Lloyd's Marketplace Underscores Importance to U.S. Economy as Risks Intensify
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Lloyd's Marketplace Underscores Importance to U.S. Economy as Risks Intensify
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MALVERN, Pa., February 6, 2026 -As climate, cyber, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical risks accelerate, the Lloyd's insurance marketplace is reinforcing the need for innovation, capital resilience, and collaboration to address emerging threats, according to the Insurance Information Instit more
Markey, Jayapal, Merkley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Markey, Jayapal, Merkley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
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Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the ICE more
Markey, Merkley, Wyden, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Merkley, Wyden, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
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Senator Markey joined by Senator Merkley and Rep. Jayapal
Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), more
New names mark outstanding growth, outcomes for Bryant's College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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New names mark outstanding growth, outcomes for Bryant's College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Smithfield, RI-Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences has been elevated to the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, renamed accordingly to reflect its tremendous growth and powerful impact in bolstering the region's health care system more
New paper urges caution as FDA plans to phase out animal testing in drug development
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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New paper urges caution as FDA plans to phase out animal testing in drug development
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Replacing animal testing with alternate methodologies in preclinical drug trials holds potential for the development of cheaper, safer pharmaceuticals as well as alleviating animal suffering. But according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign more
New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Sierra Club released a new tracker which shows that while Americans are grappling with soaring costs, utility companies are planning to add nearly 500 more expensive and polluting gas-fired power plants across the country.
Over the past year, electricity prices increased at double the rate of inflation. more
Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir
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Registered nurses and community allies in Palo Alto, Calif. will hold a vigil on Thursday, Feb. 5 to honor the lives lost to federal immigration agents, including that of Alex Pretti, a fellow RN who was killed while observing immigration forces in Minneapolis, Minn. The vigil and march will t more
NYSNA Nurses at Samaritan Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Ratify New Four-Year Contracts
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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NYSNA Nurses at Samaritan Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Ratify New Four-Year Contracts
NYSNA nurses at Samaritan Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center voted to ratify new contracts that defend patient care in the North Country
NYSNA nurses at four other North Country hospitals continue bargaining for fair contrac more
Over 70% of Public Servants Worldwide Use AI, While Government Frameworks Are Still Evolving
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Over 70% of Public Servants Worldwide Use AI, While Government Frameworks Are Still Evolving
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WASHINGTON- Over 70% of public servants now use AI, but only 18% say governments are using it effectively, according to the Public Sector AI Adoption Index 2026, released today by Public First for the Center for Data Innovation, with sponsorship from Goo more
Princeton SPIA Shapes AI Policy Dialogue
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news:
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Princeton SPIA Shapes AI Policy Dialogue
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As artificial intelligence reshapes how people interact with technology, policymakers are racing to set ground rules for how it should operate. The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs is aiding that effort through numerous initiatives to inform lawmakers of the latest research on AI and educate current an more
Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act
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Washington, D.C. - As energy costs increase across the nation, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the to accelerate the development of electric grid infrastructure.
Complex permitting processes, cross-state siting challenges, and constrained rights of way often make expanding the electric grid challenging and expensive. One solution is to ma more
Sanford Health & Good Samaritan leaders named CNOs to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health & Good Samaritan leaders named CNOs to know
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Becker's Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know.
Erica DeBoer (Sanford Health), Kelly Hefti (Sioux Falls), Wendy Kopp (Bismarck), Theresa Larson (Fargo), DeeAndra Sandgren (Go more
Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in January
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in January
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Seton Hall University rang in the new year with another strong month of media presence, with faculty experts featured across top national, regional and broadcast outlets. The University's position as a trusted, go-to source for timely, expert commentary was underscored by reach in the millions -all in thanks to the incredible faculty who provided more
Texas Christian University Issues Horned Frogs In the News Wrap Up for Jan. 16-31, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Jan. 16-31, 2026:
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From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.
Earnings show why big oil isn't eager to go all-in on Venezuela (https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/01/30/earnings-show-why-big-oil-isnt-eager-to-go-allin-on-venezuela)
Tom Seng, assistant professor of more
Texas-grown cabbage meets global tradition in Texas A&M kimchi research
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas-grown cabbage meets global tradition in Texas A&M kimchi research
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A head of napa cabbage grown in Texas may not seem destined for a Korean staple. But researchers in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology are turning local produce into kimchi as part of a study that more
Two SLAC researchers receive DOE Early Career Awards to develop novel AI tools
MENLO PARK, California, Feb. 5 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Two SLAC researchers receive DOE Early Career Awards to develop novel AI tools
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By Carol Tseng
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Two researchers from the Department of Energy's (DOE's) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will receive grants from the DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program for their work in developing cutting-edge AI methods to en more
UC San Diego Announces Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 5 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Announces Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients
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Janice Durbin Chaffin '78
Political Science | Revelle College
Board Chair, PTC; Board Member, Synopsys
A distinguished technology executive with more than three decades of experience, Janice Durbin Chaffin has led large-scale global hardware and software businesses through periods of growth and transformation. She h more
UM-Flint online BBA tops Michigan for sixth straight year
FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint online BBA tops Michigan for sixth straight year
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The University of Michigan-Flint offers the state's top-ranked online bachelor's degree in business, according to new rankings recently released by U.S. News & World Report. It is the sixth consecutive year the program has ranked No. 1 among Michigan's four-year institutions.
The program's national ranking of No. 32 is a jump of nine spots more
USC Rossier launches part-time EdD tracks and new pathways for students without master's degrees
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 5 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news:
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USC Rossier launches part-time EdD tracks and new pathways for students without master's degrees
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In an effort to expand flexibility for doctoral students, USC Rossier's Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL online) and Doctorate of Educational Leadership (EDL and EDL online) programs will launch new pathways for students this fall.
Students without a m more
USU Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Lab Receives $1.9M to Develop Avian Flu Treatments
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Lab Receives $1.9M to Develop Avian Flu Treatments
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Highly-pathogenic avian influenza is a growing problem, both in agriculture and beyond. Waterfowl are the primary carriers, but the virus easily spreads to other birds and has made the jump to other species, from cattle to even elephant seals on remote South Atlantic islands.
While it has yet to spread between huma more
UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners
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EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw more
Aon Advances Cyber Risk Capabilities With SecurityScorecard
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release:
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Aon Advances Cyber Risk Capabilities With SecurityScorecard
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DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2025 \- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced a collaboration with SecurityScorecard External site, the global leader in threat-informed third-party risk more
Bryant's online master's in business programs lead the nation in student excellence, per 2026 U.S. News rankings
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant's online master's in business programs lead the nation in student excellence, per 2026 U.S. News rankings
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Bryant's online master's in business program took two spots on the podium in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Non-MBA) rankings, finishing first in the country in the category of Student Excellence and third nationally for Student Services and Technolo more
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Challenges Impacting US Critical Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Challenges Impacting US Critical Water Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine the cybersecurity challenges impacting American water infrastructure and to identify opportunities more
NASDA members seek collaboration and resources on artificial intelligence tools for farmers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA members seek collaboration and resources on artificial intelligence tools for farmers
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Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to encourage USDA and public-sector rese more
FIU: AI Voice Analysis Could Diagnose a Concussion Within Seconds of a Player Going Down
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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AI voice analysis could diagnose a concussion within seconds of a player going down
By Alexandra Pecharich
In 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to a game against the Buffalo Bills after sustaining a head injury that the NFL later acknowledged should have been classified as a concussion.
Team medical staff and an independe more
Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the Oversight of FERC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the Oversight of FERC
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans.
"Now, as our nation stands at the precipice of substantial change in the global economy, it is imperative more
Greenland
British Chambers of Commerce: China Relationship Should Deliver Next
LONDON, England, Feb. 6 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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China relationship should deliver next
By Jun Du, Centre for Business Prosperity, Aston University. Member of BCC's Economic Advisory Council (EAC)
The Prime Minister's visit to China achieved what it needed to: after eight years without a prime ministerial visit, the relationship has been defrosted: pound sterling2.2 billion in export deals, whisky tariffs cut from 10% to 5%, and 30-day visa-free ac more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Japan - An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama
As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense.
By Alina Polyakova
Snap elections are often a sign of political upheaval - not so for Japan. When Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament in January and set the stage for elections on February 8, it wasn't, as in France, a sign of paralysis more
Texas Christian University Issues Horned Frogs In the News Wrap Up for Jan. 16-31, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Horned Frogs In the News wrap up for Jan. 16-31, 2026:
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From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.
Earnings show why big oil isn't eager to go all-in on Venezuela (https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/01/30/earnings-show-why-big-oil-isnt-eager-to-go-allin-on-venezuela)
Tom Seng, assistant professor of more
Three Distinguished Visiting Journalists head to campus
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Three Distinguished Visiting Journalists head to campus
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The College of Arts and Sciences will bring three Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalists (DVJ) to campus this semester: Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens, New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs and ProPublica investigative reporter and Pulitzer finalist and Oscar nominee Keri Blakinger '14.
"This will b more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Enhanced Data Collection on Airport Firefighting Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's survey designed to evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staffing levels at Part 139 airports. The organization has expressed appreciation for the FAA's outreach to industry stakeholders while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data collection related to airport firefighting resources and capabilities.
In the letter, A more
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to FAA Designee Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed changes to the Designee Management Policy outlined in FAA Order 8000.95D. The association, which represents around 300,000 members in the aviation community, has expressed specific concerns about the implications of these policy changes for Designee Pilot Examiners (DPEs).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed more
Ala. Gov. Council on Disabilities & Special Education Warns Education Proposal Could Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee, expressing concerns over the proposed regulatory changes concerning the definition of "professional degree." The council notes that significant portions of Alaska's workforce, particularly in healthcare, are likely to be adversely affected if certain degree p more
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association Opposes Proposed CMS Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, Lafayette, California, representing over 5,500 physicians, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The association argues that the rule could potentially harm transgender youth and disrupt physicians' ability to provide necessary medical care.
In their public comment letter, ACCMA emphasized the importance of allowing clinical judgment, scientific evidence, and the p more
Alaska Coalition Urges BOEM To Halt Plan Opening Nearly One Billion Acres Of Federal Waters To Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of organizations and individuals from Alaska expressed deep concern and strong opposition in a recent public comment letter directed at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposal to open nearly one billion acres of federal waters off Alaska's coast to fossil fuel extraction. The controversial plan, part of the 11th national offshore drilling program, would permit leasing in nearly all Alaska planning areas, sparking fears of environmenta more
Alaska Native Tribes Urge BOEM To Exclude Cook Inlet From Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of federally recognized Alaska Native Tribes, including the Sugpiaq, Ahtna, and Dena'ina Tribes, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) opposing the inclusion of Cook Inlet in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This initiative has raised considerable concerns among the Tribes that rely on Cook Inlet's marine ecosystems for their traditional subsistence lifestyles.
The Tribes emph more
Alstate Process Service Warns Proposed Rule Change Could Undermine Federal Subpoena Service And Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alstate Process Service Inc., a process serving agency with decades of experience, has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedures at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The letter raises serious concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, which could fundamentally alter the process for subpoena delivery.
In the letter dated January 31, 2026, the agency highlights the potential economic reper more
American Medical Association Challenges Proposed Changes Affecting J-1 Physicians in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Medical Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong concerns regarding DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001. The proposed rule aims to eliminate the current "duration of status" for foreign national physicians holding J-1 visas, substituting it with a fixed time period for admission, potentially disrupting the training of thousands of medical residents.
The letter highlights that approximately more
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Calls on Education Department to Classify MBA and MAcc as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degrees within the federal definition of professional degrees. This request comes in response to proposed regulations from the RISE Committee that could potentially jeopardize the stability of the nation's business talent pipeline more
Attorneys General Request Extension for Public Comments on Hazardous Materials Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Offices of the Attorneys General from Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New York, and Nevada have submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The letter requests an extension of the deadlines for public comments related to Exxon Mobil Corporation's application concerning common law tort claims related to gasoline transportation, which was notified in the Federal Register on January 9, 202 more
Autism Alliance of Michigan Supports Continued Federal Data Collection Under IDEA Part B
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Autism Alliance of Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting the continuation of data collection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B. The organization highlights the vital role these data collection requirements play in ensuring accountability and effective oversight of special education systems.
In the letter, the Autism Alliance of Michigan, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancin more
Cal State Urges Reconsideration of Changes to International Student Admission Rules
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State University, Stanislaus has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed rule that would establish fixed periods of admission for nonimmigrant academic students and streamline the extension of stay procedures. The proposal, intended to enhance program integrity and national security, has been met with concerns from the university, which argues that it may inadvertently undermine the structure currently in more
Calif. Congressmen Coalition Propose Against Offshore Drilling in California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of California Congressmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the Draft Proposed Program for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter calls for the exclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas from any oil and gas leasing activities.
The coalition emphasizes a united stance with Californians who oppose proposals that wou more
Calif. State Assemblywoman Davies Opposes Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- California State Assemblywoman Laurie Davies has issued a public comment expressing unwavering opposition to any offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast. The letter specifically targets the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, raising alarms about the potential inclusion of the Northern, Central, and Southern California OCS Planning Areas in this initiative.
Davies, representing the 7 more
California Mayor Raises Community Concerns Over FAA Review Of Commercial Drone Delivery Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hawthorne, California, Mayor Alex Monteiro has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Part 135 commercial drone delivery operations. This assessment focuses on establishing a comprehensive federal framework for drone delivery, with critical factors such as aircraft noise and operational impacts under scrutiny.
In its comments, the City of Hawthorne acknowledges that the FAA's more
Calyxo Urges CMS To Clarify Use Of HCPCS Code C9761 For Ureteroscopic Procedures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Calyxo Inc., Pleasanton, California has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging swift clarification and necessary action regarding the use of HCPCS Code C9761. The company expresses appreciation for the agency's ongoing efforts to ensure beneficiary access to effective procedures while safeguarding the integrity of the healthcare program.
The company highlights concerns over the application of HCPCS Code C9761, which relates more
Cerus Corp. Advocates for Strengthening National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Cerus Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizing the critical role of the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS) in supporting the U.S. blood supply system. The company, which specializes in pathogen reduction technologies, asserts that continued data collection through the NBCUS is vital for ensuring the safety and availability of blood components.
In the letter, Cerus outlined that the NBCUS more
Charles River Laboratories Advocates for Enhanced Guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Charles River Laboratories Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the recently released draft guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies. The organization expressed appreciation for the FDA's intent to modernize nonclinical development processes, which aims to minimize animal use in research while adhering to sound scientific principles.
In its letter, Charles River Laboratories emphasized t more
Citizens Rulemaking Alliance Urges EPA To Reconsider Approval of New Hampshire Title V Permit Revisions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to reconsider its recent approval of revisions to New Hampshire's Title V operating permit program. The letter highlights concerns over procedural deficiencies and the potential implications for small entities regulated under the program due to changes in key definitions, such as "major source" and "insignificant activity."
The organization asser more
Civil Rights Coalition Urges HUD To Extend Comment Period On Fair Housing Disparate Impact Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, alongside a coalition of advocacy organizations, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging an extension of the comment period for a proposed rule affecting the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The organizations are calling for a minimum additional 30 days beyond the current deadline of February 13, 2026.
The coalition asserts that the proposed rul more
Clark-Esposito Law Firm Urges FDA To Ease PMTA Burdens For Small E-Cigarette Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Clark-Esposito Law Firm has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The letter was prompted by concerns over the challenges faced by manufacturers, particularly small and mid-sized companies, under the current regulatory framework.
In its correspondence, the law firm highlights the inherent difficulties manufacturers en more
Coalition of House Members Oppose Defense Rule Limiting Gender Marker Changes In Military ID System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of House members has expressed strong opposition to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. The letter pertains to proposed amendments that would remove the ability for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to change their gender marker in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
The lawmakers argue that eliminating this process poses significant risks f more
Colorado Agencies Urge Federal Agency to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of Colorado state agencies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to proposed rollbacks of federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The agencies emphasized that weakening these standards, alongside multi-pollutant emissions regulations, directly threatens the state's environmental goals and economic stability. Colorado's commitment to improving air quality and reducing consum more
Conservation Biology Institute, Scientists Warn USDA Forest Service Against Streamlined Review Of Post-Fire Salvage Logging Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservation Biology Institute, along with other scientists, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment for post-fire salvage logging. The letter advocates for comprehensive reviews rather than the proposed streamlined process, emphasizing the significant environmental risks associated with widespread salvage logging pract more
Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Backs Defense Department Rule On Military Identification Cards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of War in response to the agency's Notice of Interim Final Rule concerning identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. This letter emphasizes the organization's strong support for the proposed interim final rule, asserting that it would enhance military readiness and administrative discipline.
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Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions Calls for Revisions to Accreditation Handbook to Streamline Processes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) has issued comments to the U.S. Department of Education addressing needed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This public comment letter, submitted in response to an invitation for input, highlights the organization's role, representing seven federally recognized accrediting bodies responsible for evaluating nearly 3,000 postsecondary institutions across the country.
C-RAC emphasizes that while the current Handbo more
Council on Occupational Education Urges Education Department To Revise Accreditation Handbook Requirements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Council on Occupational Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing important issues regarding the proposed updates to the Accreditation Handbook. The organization, an accreditor recognized by the Secretary of Education, represents over 500 institutional members across 43 states, focusing primarily on career and technical education institutions.
In the letter, the council outlines various "pain points" and recommendati more
CPAC Foundation Urges CMS to Address Supply and Quality Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasized the need for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to align health care policies with economic realities. The CRF outlined significant concerns regarding physician supply, quality measurement, and hospital price transparency as integral components of the health care system.
The CRF more
Cure Coalition Raises Concerns Over FDA Guidance on Monoclonal Antibody Safety Studies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Cure Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." Representing patients, families, and health advocates, the Coalition emphasizes the need for rigorous and ethical medical research standards.
The organization endorses the FDA's objective to streamline nonclinical safety assessments for monoclonal more
DoorDash Urges FAA to Streamline Environmental Review for Drone Deliveries
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- DoorDash Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration emphasizing the need for a streamlined environmental review process as the agency evaluates its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for drone package delivery operations in the United States.
Founded in 2013, DoorDash operates as a technology platform that supports local businesses and connects them with customers. Through its innovative delivery methods, which now inc more
Drexel University Advocates for Inclusion in Federal Loan Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions Nurse Anesthesia Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to recognize nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in its proposed rule titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education." The letter emphasizes the essential role that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play in healthcare access, particularly for underserved population more
Energy & Wildlife Action Coalition Advocates for Streamlined Eagle Permit Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) addressing the agency's recent notice on information collection related to eagle take permits and associated fees. This letter highlights EWAC's support for an efficient permitting process under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), emphasizing the importance of reducing administrative burdens on the energy sector.
In its comments, more
Experimental Aircraft Association Raises Concerns Over FAA Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed Draft FAA Order 8000.95D, Change 1. This order addresses the management policy for individual designees, specifically the designated pilot examiners (DPEs).
In its correspondence, EAA commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its transparent and collaborative approach in soliciting public feedback on more
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan Advocates for Disparate Impact Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing fair housing practices. The organization vehemently defends the current disparate impact standard, arguing that its removal would weaken protections against discrimination in housing.
In the letter, FHCWM expresses concerns that HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sug more
Flagstar Bank Supports OCC's Proposed Preemption Rules on Escrow Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Flagstar Bank, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its proposed preemption determinations related to state interest-on-escrow laws and real estate lending escrow accounts. In the letter dated January 29, 2026, Flagstar expressed strong support for the OCC's initiative, emphasizing its significance for the banking industry.
The proposed preemption rules aim to clarify how state laws on escrow accou more
Food & Water Watch Calls for Action on Salmonella in Poultry Products
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) urging the agency to reinstate and strengthen its proposed 2023 Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for updated regulations to address the ongoing public health threat posed by Salmonella in poultry.
In its letter, FWW outlines the significant risks associated with Salmonella, which more
Forest Ecology Experts Urge U.S. Forest Service To Shift Post-Fire Management Toward Resilience-Based Practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- A coalition of researchers and experts in forest ecology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service urging the agency to adopt a resilient-based approach for post-fire management in response to the rising wildfire crisis across the nation. With over a century of collective experience in forest management, the group emphasizes the need for the agency to reassess its strategies concerning post-fire landscapes and the ecological more
Genentech Submits Public Comment Letter to FDA on Monoclonal Antibodies Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Genentech Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the draft guidance titled "Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies." The biotechnology firm expressed gratitude to the agency for engaging stakeholders and welcomed the opportunity to contribute to discussions about regulatory policies affecting nonclinical safety studies.
In their letter, Genentech commended the FDA for creating a well-struc more
Hole in One Process Warns Proposed Federal Rule Change Could Undermine Subpoena Enforcement And Due Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hole in One Process has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts expressing concerns over proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization highlights potential economic repercussions for the process-serving industry and warns of systemic risks to due process and the enforcement of subpoenas.
According to the organization, the proposed amendments would end more
Humana Seeks Clarification From CMS on EOC Due Dates for Medicare Plans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Humana Inc., a health care company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's recent information collection notice titled "Annual Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage for Applicable Integrated Plans in States that Require Integrated Materials." The letter, dated January 13, addresses important aspects of the proposed revisions to the Integrated Dual Special Ne more
Hyundai Motor North America Submits Comments to NHTSA on SAFE III Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hyundai Motor North America has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed rulemaking titled "The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022-2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks." The comment letter expresses Hyundai's perspectives and requests concerning the regulatory changes that would affect the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
In their letter, Hyundai emphas more
Interlochen Center for the Arts Voices Concerns Over Proposed Changes to International Student Visa Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Interlochen Center for the Arts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed rules that would eliminate the Duration of Status (D/S) for international students. The proposed changes could have adverse effects on students enrolled in U.S. high schools, particularly those attending boarding institutions like Interlochen.
The center, which serves a significant number of F-1 visa students through its arts programs, argues more
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Backs CDC Extension Of Maternal Health Data Collection Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing strong support for the extension of data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The request aims to extend Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the program, which is vital for tracking maternal and child health trends across the nation.
In the letter, a representative from Johns more
Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai Urges DHS to Limit R-1 One-Year Abroad Waiver to Vetted Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Law Office of Jennifer HW Tsai has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the interim final rule that addresses the waiver of the one-year abroad requirement for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers who have reached their maximum period of authorized stay. The organization expresses concern over the application of this waiver, advocating for limitations to ensure program integrity.
In the letter, the law office acknowledge more
LGB Courage Coalition Supports Proposed Rules on Pediatric Gender Medical Interventions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The LGB Courage Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting proposed rules that would restrict federal funding and institutional participation in pediatric gender medical interventions. As a nonprofit organization committed to the civil rights, health, and well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals, the Coalition emphasizes the need for protective measures around these medical practices for minors. more
Mako Strategies Urges BOEM To Block Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Along Central Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Mako Strategies LLC, Monterey, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong opposition to proposed oil and gas leasing off California's Central Coast as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Program. The organization argues that expanding offshore drilling is unnecessary for meeting the nation's energy needs and poses significant threats to environmental integrity and local economies.
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Maritime Groups Back Coast Guard Proposal To Modify Longview Anchorage For Safer Navigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Columbia River Pilots and the Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association submitted a public comment letter in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the modification of the Longview Anchorage. This collaborative statement emphasizes the importance of navigational safety and efficiency along the Columbia River, a key route for commercial maritime traffic.
The Columbia River Pilots, representing over 45 licensed mariners, pl more
MSG Legal Opposes Proposed Federal Rule Change Allowing Non-Personal Subpoena Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- MSG Legal, Lufkin, Texas, has voiced strong opposition to proposed amendments of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 concerning subpoena service. In a public comment letter addressed to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, MSG Legal expressed concerns about the amendments that would allow non-personal methods of service, such as mail and commercial carriers, to be considered equivalent to traditional personal service.
The organization argues that these changes more
National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools Urges Education Department To Modernize Accreditation Handbook And Cut Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Association of Standalone Graduate Schools (NASGS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's request for information on revisions to the Accreditation Handbook. In their correspondence, NASGS emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique characteristics of standalone law schools and proposed key principles aimed at enhancing accreditation standards while reducing compliance burdens.
Formed in 2021, more
National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network Urges Education Department to Recognize Nursing as a Degreed Profession
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong dissatisfaction over the agency's failure to recognize nursing as a degreed profession. The organization highlighted that this oversight misrepresents the educational rigor, professional expertise, and integral role that nurses play within the U.S. healthcare system.
The letter detailed that registered nurses (RNs) and advanced pract more
NetRise Calls on CISA to Strengthen Standards With Binary Validation and Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NetRise has submitted a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urging significant enhancements to the 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). The letter emphasizes that existing SBOMs, particularly those derived solely from source code, often fail to provide a complete picture of security vulnerabilities, as they do not account for critical components that are present in the compiled code.
In its Oct. 2, more
New Mexico Health Dept. Urges Federal Extension Of Maternal And Infant Health Data Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Jean Elizabeth Braun, epidemiologist for New Mexico Department of Health is advocating for an extension of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The agency oversees the PRAMS program, which collects vital data regarding maternal and infant health across the nation.
In her letter, an epidemiologist at NMDOH emphasized the indispensable role of PRAMS in providing insig more
Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape Urges Continued Protection of Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape (NWFSL) has advocated for the continued safeguarding of the Eastern Gulf Test & Training Range (EGTTR) in a public comment letter sent to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The organization voiced concerns over the potential implications of the agency's 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Gulf of America Program Area B, asserting that it could undermine vital military operations in the region. more
Nubar LLC Flags Safety Modeling Flaws In Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Nubar LLC, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission highlighting critical issues regarding the Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP). The letter emphasizes significant concerns over the assumptions and methodologies outlined in the agency's recent guidance, particularly regarding reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure dynamics and its impact on emergency response flow more
Nuclear Energy Institute Calls for Enhancements to Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addressing the agency's Research Information Letter report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance (IDHEAS-DEP)." In their letter, NEI identifies key recommendations aimed at improving the guidance, which is crucial for human reliability analysis in the nuclear energy sector.
NEI expresses appreciation for the opportunity to more
NuScale Power Submits Comments on NRC's Human Event Analysis Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- NuScale Power LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the agency's Research Information Letter Report titled "Integrated Human Event Analysis System Dependency Analysis Guidance" (IDHEAS-DEP). This submission comes in response to a notice issued by the NRC on November 25, 2025, urging stakeholders to provide input on the proposed guidance.
NuScale Power's correspondence addresses several aspects of the IDHEAS-DEP more
Participate Learning Warns DHS Rule Could Disrupt J-1 Teacher Programs And Dual Language Education
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Participate Learning has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns about a proposed rule regarding admission periods and extension procedures for nonimmigrant educators. The rule, which aims to increase oversight and strengthen national security, threatens to disrupt established dual language programs vital to thousands of students in North Carolina.
With over three decades of experience in managing educational progra more
Sierra Club Raises Concerns Over Oceano Dunes Habitat Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service voicing significant concerns regarding the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area's (ODSVRA) recent recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA), and updated Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Representing over 4,000 members in San Luis Obispo County, the Sierra Club urges that the current plans fail to meet the r more
Sikh Coalition Urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Strengthen Protections for Religious Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Sikh Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning the Interim Final Rule published on Jan. 16, 2026. The organization, which advocates for the civil rights and religious freedom of Sikhs in the United States, emphasizes the importance of providing stability for religious workers who are vital to sustaining Sikh communities.
In its letter, the Sikh Coalition recognizes the Administration's efforts in more
Society of Aviation & Flight Educators Expresses Concerns Over FAA Proposed Changes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators Inc. (SAFE) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed changes in FAA Draft Order 8000.95D Change 1, particularly related to Designated Pilot Examiners. The organization's review, dated January 23, 2026, raises critical questions about the necessity and implications of certain adjustments outlined in the proposal.
In its correspondence, SAFE highlights a lack of data more
University of Evansville Urges Education Department to Recognize Nurse Anesthesia Degrees as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The University of Evansville Nurse Anesthesia Program, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify nurse anesthesia degrees as professional degrees in a proposed rule regarding student education. The program's leadership emphasizes the importance of including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and PhD degrees to ensure adequate access to education funding for future nurse an more
University of Illinois Professor Velonis Urges HHS to Extend PRAMS Data Collection Authority Beyond 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Alisa J. Velonis, director of the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health at University of Illinois Chicago and associate professor of public health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the extension of the data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System which is set to expire on March 31, 2026. The institution emphasizes the critical need for continued federal suppor more
Vitalant Submits Feedback on CDC's National Blood Collection Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Vitalant has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the proposed 2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS). The organization, which collects eleven percent of the nation's blood supply across twenty-eight states, provided detailed feedback on the survey's design and proposed information collection project.
In its letter, Vitalant emphasized the necessity of the NBCUS information collection for un more
Volkswagen Group Supports Reset Of Federal Fuel Economy Standards In NHTSA Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the proposed "Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031." The automaker expresses support for a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, emphasizing the need for achievable and sustainable regulations to facilitate ongoing innovation in vehicle development.
In its cor more
WASC Senior College & University Commission Proposes Revisions To Accreditation Handbook
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need for comprehensive updates to the Accreditation Handbook. This plea aligns with the Department's aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and support for the federal recognition process of accreditors.
In its letter, WSCUC asserts that while the Department has already made important improvements to its e-recognition system, fur more
West Coast Governors Urge Interior Department To Block New Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Off California Coast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of new oil and gas lease sales off California's coast in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This joint stance underscores a long-standing commitment by West Coast states to protect their economies, communities, and environments from the risks associated with more
West Virginia University Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule for International Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- West Virginia University (WVU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The university highlights the potential detrimental effects the rule could have on its academic environment and research more
Wis. Public Instruction Dept. Seeks Clearer Rules And Broader Inclusion In Federal Patriotic Education Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education. The comments come in response to a proposal published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2025, which aims to cultivate civic competency and informed patriotism among students.
In its letter, the WDPI emphasizes its commitment to an inclusive and accurate educat more
Women's Health Issues Journal Urges CDC to Continue Vital Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Women's Health Issues has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the agency to extend the data collection for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The organization emphasizes the critical role that PRAMS plays in maternal health research, highlighting its extensive datasets as invaluable resources for researchers focusing on women's health.
As part of its advocacy efforts, Women's Health Issues, under more
Wright Center Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa Regulations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule regarding J-1 visas for international medical graduates. The organization argues that the changes could severely disrupt graduate medical education and exacerbate physician shortages in underserved areas.
In the letter, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, emphasi more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Yale School of Medicine Department of Therapeutic Radiology, New Haven, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to maintain the current payment rate for Biology-guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT). This therapy is vital for cancer patients, offering high precision in treatment through real-time tumor tracking.
In the letter, the department expresses gratitude for the opportunity to address the CY more
Immigration
ACLU-N.M.: Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act Into Law
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act into Law
New Mexico Becomes National Leader in Protecting Immigrant Families
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SANTA FE, NM - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Immigrant Safety Act, House Bill 9, into law today, cementing New Mexico's place as a national leader in protecting immigrant communities and refusing complicity in the Trump admini more
Barrick Declares Increased Dividend and Announces New Dividend Policy
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 6 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Barrick Declares Increased Dividend and Announces New Dividend Policy
Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick" or the "Company") today announced the declaration of a $0.42 per share dividend in respect of performance for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 140% over the third quarter, and announced a new dividend policy.
The Q4 2025 more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Welcomes the World to Super Bowl LX
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Governor Newsom welcomes the world to Super Bowl LX
What you need to know: California's been preparing for over a year and a half to host Super Bowl LX, mobilizing a successful event and ensuring a safe, secure, and memorable weekend.
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As California prepares to host Super Bowl LX, Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomes fans from across the globe to the Bay Area as the s more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Responses To Church Invasion Are Alarming
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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RESPONSES TO CHURCH INVASION ARE ALARMING
The church invasion that took place at Cities Church on January 18 in St. Paul, Minnesota was a flagrant violation of constitutional law, federal law and common decency. It more
Charities Raise Serious Concerns About Government's Earned Settlement Proposals
LONDON, England, Feb. 6 -- The National Council for Voluntary Organisations issued the following news release:
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Charities raise serious concerns about government's earned settlement proposals
Charities and voluntary organisations are raising serious concerns about government proposals to link volunteering to asylum settlement.
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The proposals form part of the government's wider asylum and immigration reforms, which would allow volunteering to be used as a condition to obtain, or shorte more
CRC News: Helpers of the ICE opposition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following news:
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CRC News: Helpers of the ICE opposition
The NGOs giving advice to ICE protesters and the mysteries of USAID spending top the list of recent media hits for CRC and InfluenceWatch.
The Washington Times (Rowan Scarborough)-- Expect more Democrat cover-ups to be revealed: The left loves to sweep fraud under the rug
Parker Thayer, an investigator for Capital Research Center, just published a list of groups that re more
Dartmouth College: Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP
The Republican analysts differ on some key Trump administration actions.
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With nine months to go before the 2026 midterms, and one year into the second Trump presidency, a major issue already facing the Republican Party is how to prepare for a post-Trump world.
The future of the GOP was the subject of a Dartmouth Political Union debate on Feb. 3 between f more
Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights hearing on fraud in Minnesot more
Durbin Calls Out Weaponization Of The Justice Department Under AG Bondi's Leadership One Year Since Her Confirmation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Durbin Calls Out Weaponization Of The Justice Department Under AG Bondi's Leadership One Year Since Her Confirmation
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about the weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the leadershi more
Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026:
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Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive busin more
Fordham University: Stories of Bronx African Americans Draw Worldwide Attention
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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Stories of Bronx African Americans Draw Worldwide Attention
By Patrick Verel
Every day, countless people around the world hear up-close and personal stories of the residents of the Bronx, thanks to Fordham's Bronx African American History Project (BAAHP).
And interest in those stories is growing fast. The project recently surpassed 30,000 downloads of its oral histories in a single year--from users in 120 countries.
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Fordham University: Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show Changes the Game for Latino Artists
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show Changes the Game for Latino Artists
By Alex Williamson
When Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl halftime stage this Sunday, he will do so at a peak moment in his career. Just days ago, the Puerto Rican singer took home three Grammy Awards, including one for Album of the Year. In September, he wrapped a sold-out residency in Puerto Rico that drew fans from around the world--and generated hundred more
IBAHRI Expresses Grave Concern Over the Lack of Accountability for Human Rights Violations by Public Authorities in the U.S.
LONDON, England, Feb. 6 -- The International Bar Association issued the following news release:
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IBAHRI expresses grave concern over the lack of accountability for human rights violations by public authorities in the US
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses grave concern over escalating incidents of human rights violations committed by public authorities in the United States, including violent attacks on protestors and the absence of independent in more
Littler Issues Commentary: Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson:
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Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations.
The main provision more
NCYL Calls on Circuit Court to Support Youth, Reject Tennessee's Harmful Abortion Law
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 6 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release:
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NCYL calls on Circuit Court to support youth, reject Tennessee's harmful abortion law
Amicus brief filed with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals highlights young people's fundamental and Constitutional rights
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The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is calling on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to honor young people's Constitutional rights and reject a harmful Tennessee law that ba more
University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy: Insurrection Act, Explained - History, Powers, and the Risks for Democracy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news:
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The Insurrection Act, Explained: History, Powers, and the Risks for Democracy
As President Trump considers invoking this statute of last resort, and some members of Congress and White House advisers urge him to do so, experts examine the law's history and what domestic troop deployment could mean.
By Natalie Ermann Russell
In a recent post on Truth Social, President more
"Interim Docket" or "Shadow Docket" - Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11391) on Feb. 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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The "Interim Docket" or "Shadow Docket": Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court
Over the past decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued approximately fifty to eighty decisions per year in merits cases - matters that receive full briefing and oral argument - as well as thousands of orders disposing of n more
ACLU of Nebraska: Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody
Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigrant detention center in McCook, Nebraska.
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A man who cannot return to his home country is suing to seek his freedom after months in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigra more
Advocacy Institute connects Oregon school board members to Congress
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news:
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Advocacy Institute connects Oregon school board members to Congress
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OSBA sent a delegation of 12 executives and school board members to Washinton, D.C., for the Advocacy Institute, including (from left) Luhui Whitebear of Corvallis, OSBA Board President Dawn Watson and Nancy Castillo-McKinnis of Phoenix-Talent, Tristan Irvin of Tigard-Tualatin, OSBA Deputy Executive Director more
Ansari Introduces Legislation to Rein In ICE, Demand Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Introduces Legislation to Rein In ICE, Demand Accountability
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced a comprehensive package of legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for terrorizing communities under the direction of Donald Trump and Kristi Noem.
"I've visited the Eloy Detention Center three times, and have witnessed more
Barrasso Slams Democrats' List of 23 Demands
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Slams Democrats' List of 23 Demands
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"Democrats want to abolish ICE. They want to abolish borders. And they want to turn America into a sanctuary country. If Democrats had their way, removing illegal immigrants from our communities would become nearly impossible."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Democrats' new list of radical de more
Blackburn Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Investigate Justice Jackson for Participating in Partisan & Inflammatory Grammy Awards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Investigate Justice Jackson for Participating in Partisan & Inflammatory Grammy Awards
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' I urge you to initiate an investigation into Justice Jackson's attendance at this event and if her participation in any way would require recusal from matters that will come before the Court.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) more
Brownley Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, and over 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, and over 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), along with over 55 congressional colleagues in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Ken more
Brownley, Dingell, Chu Lead Colleagues in Challenging ICE's Treatment of Individuals with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley, Dingell, Chu Lead Colleagues in Challenging ICE's Treatment of Individuals with Disabilities
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) led 20 of their House colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in response to recent reports concerning the treatment of i more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Healthcare Providers Must Stop Anti-ICE Rhetoric
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Minnesota healthcare providers must stop anti-ICE rhetoric
Written by Matt Dean
Many rightly admire the dedication of doctors and nurses at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). They save lives daily in one of the nation's busiest safety-net hospitals. But their recent protest again more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Police Federation Leaders Critical of Police Tactics Surrendering to Politics
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Police federation leaders critical of police tactics surrendering to politics
Written by David Zimmer
It's often said that when someone knowledgeable speaks out, we should listen.
In just the past week, the police federation leaders representing more than 1,000 police officers from more
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Introduces Legislation to Institute Hiring Freeze at ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Introduces Legislation to Institute Hiring Freeze at ICE
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the Freeze ICE Act to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The effort comes as masked ICE agents are arresting U.S. citizens, entering homes without judicial warrants, and using excessive forc more
Congresswoman Pou Demands Noem Explain ICE License Plate Manipulation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Demands Noem Explain ICE License Plate Manipulation
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today called on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to explain why ICE agents are systemically manipulating and hiding vehicle license plates to mask their work and identities.
"I write to express grave concerns over recent reports that federal law enforcement agents operating under th more
Cornyn Op-Ed: Illegal Aliens Are Driving Drunk. It's Time Congress Stops Them
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Illegal Aliens Are Driving Drunk. It's Time Congress Stops Them
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Daily Caller on his Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act, legislation he recently introduced to keep Americans safe on the roads by ensuring illegal aliens who drive drunk and kill or seriously maim someone can be arrested, detained, and removed from t more
Cotton Introduces Bill to Increase State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton Introduces Bill to Increase State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Laws
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Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353
February 5, 2026
Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to ensure states comply with federal immigration enforcement. The Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act would encourage better cooperation and prioritize safety by cond more
Criminal Illegal Alien Who Attempted to Illegally Purchase a Gun Indicted for Assaulting an ICE Officer in Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Criminal Illegal Alien Who Attempted to Illegally Purchase a Gun Indicted for Assaulting an ICE Officer in Pittsburgh
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This criminal illegal alien was released into the U.S. by the Biden Administration
WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania indicted Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, a criminal illegal ali more
Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation
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Durbin: "If we have reached the point in this country [where the Executive Branch ignores the Constitution], for God's sake, are we anything less than an authoritarian state?"
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbi more
EU: ICJ publishes strategic litigation guide on children and immigration detention
GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists issued the following news:
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EU: ICJ publishes strategic litigation guide on children and immigration detention
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The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has published the Guide on strategic litigation for lawyers and civil society organizations: Strategies to end immigration detention of children through international remedies aimed at strengthening protection of children against immigrati more
From Classroom to Byline: Students Publish Paid Stories in Local Media Outlets as Part of Point Park News Service Class
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Point Park University issued the following news:
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From Classroom to Byline: Students Publish Paid Stories in Local Media Outlets as Part of Point Park News Service Class
At Point Park University, School of Communication courses combine academic study with real-world experiences, allowing students to begin building their portfolios in their freshman year. Last semester, students enrolled in the Point Park News Service class developed the skills required more
Garamendi Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and over 55 congressional colleagues in pressing Department of Health and H more
Governor Kotek, Oregon Mayors Call for Immediate Halt to Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Mayors Call for Immediate Halt to Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
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Salem, OR -Today, Governor Tina Kotek and over 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Tom Homan, President Trump's Border Czar demanding an immediate halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in Oregon until all recent federal use-of-force incid more
Governor signs infrastructure, medical compact bills at mid-session - Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release:
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Governor signs infrastructure, medical compact bills at mid-session - Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide
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SANTA FE -Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four bills that will strengthen New Mexico's infrastructure, expand the state's health care workforce and address concerns about immigrant detention, marking significant progress more
Griffith, Virginia GOP Congressmen to Spanberger: Put the Interests of the Commonwealth First
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith, Virginia GOP Congressmen to Spanberger: Put the Interests of the Commonwealth First
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Following Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's recent actions to rescind Virginia law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration services, Virginia's Republican Congressmen are speaking out. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9) helped lead a letter with U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1 more
Heinrich, Lujan Join Effort to Uphold Protections for Kids in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Join Effort to Uphold Protections for Kids in Immigration Detention
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 25 of their Senate colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the Court to uphold the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which sets critical minimum standards for children in immigratio more
ICYMI: NumbersUSA Awards Senator Banks a Perfect 100% on Immigration Reduction
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026 on Feb. 4, 2026:
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ICYMI: NumbersUSA Awards Senator Banks a Perfect 100% on Immigration Reduction
Today, NumbersUSA ranked Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) with a perfect 100% on its Immigration-Reduction Grade Scale. This score is based on his voting record and sponsorship of legislation designed to reduce illegal immigration in the United States.
Senator Banks was the only Senator awarded a per more
Immigration bills reflect urgency of current public school concerns
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news:
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Immigration bills reflect urgency of current public school concerns
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We typically don't see a ton of policy bills in the short session, especially bills that create a fiscal requirement because the short session is the time to rebalance the budget. This year, legislators introduced a number of bills to address the ongoing tensions Oregonians and people across the nation are f more
Judicial Watch Sues Dept of Homeland Security for Images of Attack on Texas ICE Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Sues Dept of Homeland Security for Images of Attack on Texas ICE Detention Facility
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(Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for video footage and photographs of the attack on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarad more
Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations
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Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement in response to growing recognition that the Trump administration's immigration policies are tied to efforts to subvert free and fair elections in the United States.
On January 24-the same d more
Markey, Jayapal, Merkley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Markey, Jayapal, Merkley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
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Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the ICE more
Markey, Merkley, Wyden, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Merkley, Wyden, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban ICE and CBP Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump's Rapidly Growing Surveillance State
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Senator Markey joined by Senator Merkley and Rep. Jayapal
Bill Text (PDF)
Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), more
McCaul Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Mexico
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Mexico
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WASHINGTON - Starting today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul -chairman of the Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group (IPG) -is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Mexico to meet with Mexican lawmakers and other government officials.
The bipartisan delegation includes IPG Rank more
Murderers, Sex Offenders, and Drug Traffickers Released from Jails Directly into California Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Murderers, Sex Offenders, and Drug Traffickers Released from Jails Directly into California Communities
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Sanctuary politicians like Gavin Newsom put American lives at risk by refusing to cooperate with ICE law enforcement
WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta calling on him to put the more
New York Man Charged in Multi-State Organized Cargo-Theft Conspiracy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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New York Man Charged in Multi-State Organized Cargo-Theft Conspiracy
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BOSTON - A New York man has been arrested and charged for allegedly conspiring to infiltrate email accounts of legitimate truck-load carriers, using the hacked accounts to book cargo with shippers and selling the items for illicit profit. The goods allegedly stolen include over 33,000 more
NEW: WSJ Talks to Latino Voters in Allentown Who Have Soured on Ryan Mackenzie And Plan to Vote Him Out
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: WSJ Talks to Latino Voters in Allentown Who Have Soured on Ryan Mackenzie And Plan to Vote Him Out
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Mackenzie voter: "I'll vote for any Democrat"
New reporting from The Wall Street Journal features Latino voters in Allentown who are pissed that Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and D.C. Republicans have done nothing to lower costs.
A three time Trump voter tells the WSJ they "wi more
NEWS: Pressley Documents Haiti TPS Field Hearing in Legislative History, Continues Push for TPS Extension
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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NEWS: Pressley Documents Haiti TPS Field Hearing in Legislative History, Continues Push for TPS Extension
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Pressley Convened Haitian TPS Holders, Advocates, Community Leaders in Field Hearing Sounding Alarm on Danger of Haiti TPS Termination
Following Ruling Delaying Trump Attempt to Terminate Haiti TPS, Pressley Urges TPS Extension through Discharge Petition
Field Hearing Footage | Field Heari more
Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir
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Registered nurses and community allies in Palo Alto, Calif. will hold a vigil on Thursday, Feb. 5 to honor the lives lost to federal immigration agents, including that of Alex Pretti, a fellow RN who was killed while observing immigration forces in Minneapolis, Minn. The vigil and march will t more
Oversight of the Use of Force by Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Officers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12646) on Feb. 2, 2026, by Michael E. DeVine, intelligence and national security analyst.
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Oversight of the Use of Force by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Law Enforcement Officers
On January 7 and January 24, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) law enforcement officers (LEOs) were involv more
Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration: A Generation Threatened - New Data Highlights Challenges Facing Undocumented High School Graduates
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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A Generation Threatened: New Data Highlights Challenges Facing Undocumented High School Graduates
Research from the Presidents' Alliance and the Migration Policy Institute shows declines in the number of undocumented students graduating high school annually.
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A new fact sheet released by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigra more
Release: Representative Ro Khanna Leads 21 California Members in Calling for No ICE at the Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Release: Representative Ro Khanna Leads 21 California Members in Calling for No ICE at the Super Bowl
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Washington, DC - Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) led a letter signed by 21 California colleagues calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy ICE or other immigration enforcement personnel at the upcoming Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, in Representative Kh more
Rep. Salazar Joins Press Conference Highlighting New National Findings on Mixed-Status American Families and the DIGNITY Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salazar Joins Press Conference Highlighting New National Findings on Mixed-Status American Families and the DIGNITY Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar joined American Families United (AFU), ABIC Action, impacted American citizens, the National Roofing Contracting Association, and the National Association of Evangelicals for a press conference highlighting new natio more
Rep. Valerie Foushee Cosponsors Legislation to Defund and Dismantle ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Valerie Foushee Cosponsors Legislation to Defund and Dismantle ICE
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WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she has cosponsored the Melt ICE Act, legislation to defund and strip Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of its authority to detain or surveil immigrants. This legislation would also redirect funding towards wrap-aro more
Reps. Chu, Beyer, and Omar Lead House Democrats in Condemning Trump's Expanded Travel Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Beyer, and Omar Lead House Democrats in Condemning Trump's Expanded Travel Ban
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led 58 of their House Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Attorney General Pam Bondi conde more
Reps. Tokuda, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Rural Health Care from New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Tokuda, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Rural Health Care from New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with 31 of their colleagues, are urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt healthcare workers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) newly implemented $100 more
Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bill to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Police
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Senator Baldwin Cosponsors Bill to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Police
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced she is cosponsoring the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to redirect almost $75 billion in funding passed in the Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it instead to local law enforcement to help hire an more
Senator Schmitt Introduces Protect America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Introduces Protect America Act
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Four-Part Bill Ends Sanctuary Cities, Enhances Penalties for Illegal Entry, Protects Law Enforcement, Defunds Rogue NGOs
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Protect America Act,his plan to defend America, crack down on illegal immigration, protect law enforcement, and restore law and order.
Senator Schmitt plan cont more
Stanton, Kelly, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Answers on Measles Outbreak at Arizona Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton, Kelly, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Answers on Measles Outbreak at Arizona Immigration Detention Facilities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), along with Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Rep. Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons demanding ur more
Three Distinguished Visiting Journalists head to campus
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Three Distinguished Visiting Journalists head to campus
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The College of Arts and Sciences will bring three Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalists (DVJ) to campus this semester: Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens, New York Times White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs and ProPublica investigative reporter and Pulitzer finalist and Oscar nominee Keri Blakinger '14.
"This will b more
Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, we have one week and one day left to pass the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. more
Two Borders, One Day: From Arizona to North Dakota, Secretary Kristi Noem Joins National Security Leaders to Commemorate Historic Decline in Border Crossings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Two Borders, One Day: From Arizona to North Dakota, Secretary Kristi Noem Joins National Security Leaders to Commemorate Historic Decline in Border Crossings
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Thanks to President Trump's leadership and decisive action, the U.S. Southern border continues to be the most secure in history, with 9 straight months of 0 releases
WASHINGTON -On February 4, 2026, the United States Secretary of more
Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children
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"ICE and CBP's... disregard for child welfare undermines the government's core child-protection obligations. Yet your agency does not appear to be taking any action to speak out against or investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda on children."
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Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: A New Case, the Same Harm - ICE Continues to Put Children at Risk and Violate Their Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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A New Case, the Same Harm: ICE Continues to Put Children at Risk and Violate Their Rights
NEW YORK, NY -- Early last month, federal immigration agents detained five year old Genesis Ester Gutierrez Castellanos--a U.S. citizen--alongside her mother, Karen, after approaching their home in Austin. Agents took them into custody and transported them nearly 80 mile more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas Exodus
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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The habeas exodus
Written by: Bill Glahn
From the Star Tribune,
"Another wave of departures in Minnesota's US Attorney's Office."
The Star Tribune reports,
"Another eight lawyers have left or announced their intentions to leave the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple people wi more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: KSTP Poll Finds That Minnesotans Favor Local Law Enforcement Helping Federal Immigration Authorities by 14 Points
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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KSTP poll finds that Minnesotans favor local law enforcement helping federal immigration authorities by 14 points
Written by: John Phelan
Last week, I looked through the available poll data to try to find common ground among Minnesotans on the issue of immigration. Broadly speaking, what I found was more
Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Remove ICE Investigators from Alex Pretti Shooting Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Remove ICE Investigators from Alex Pretti Shooting Investigation
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - With the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now leading the investigation into the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is demanding U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kas more
Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration
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Durbin: "If we're serious about fighting fraud, let's talk about the President, who has more than doubled his net worth since his return to office."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's S more
Durbin Calls Out Weaponization Of The Justice Department Under AG Bondi's Leadership One Year Since Her Confirmation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls Out Weaponization Of The Justice Department Under AG Bondi's Leadership One Year Since Her Confirmation
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February 04, 2026
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about the weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the leadership of Attorney General (AG) Pam more
Durbin Questions ATF Director Nominee, Judicial Nominee During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions ATF Director Nominee, Judicial Nominee During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
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Durbin pressed nominee to lead ATF about the President's cuts to ATF funding and diverting ATF agents to the President's lawless immigration agenda
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, toda more
Elfreth Testifies Against Elkridge ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Testifies Against Elkridge ICE Facility
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ELLICOTT CITY, MD - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) testified at a Howard County Council public hearing in support of CB16-2026 - Emergency Legislation - Amending - Howard County Building Code - I-3 Use group. This legislation would prohibit the permitting of privately-owned buildings operating as detention centers in Howard County. This more
Kamlager-Dove Leads Push to Restore Full Staffing and Resources to Anti-Trafficking Divisions within DHS and DOJ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Leads Push to Restore Full Staffing and Resources to Anti-Trafficking Divisions within DHS and DOJ
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led 22 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding the full restoration of staffing and funding to anti-trafficking divisions with more
LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson laying out clear legislative actions to rein in ICE and stop the violence. The full text of the letter can be seen he more
LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson laying out clear legislative actions to rein in ICE and stop the violence. The full text of the letter can be seen here and below:
Dear Speak more
New Jersey LCV Demands Accountability for Minneapolis Raids and Out-of-Control ICE Actions
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release:
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New Jersey LCV Demands Accountability for Minneapolis Raids and Out-of-Control ICE Actions
In response to the escalating violence and targeted raids by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and across the na more
NEWS: Vermont Delegation Statement on ICE Detention of Vermont Pastor and Nursing Assistant
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Vermont Delegation Statement on ICE Detention of Vermont Pastor and Nursing Assistant
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large), today released the following statement:
"We are horrified to learn of the detention of Vermont pastor and nursing assistant Steven more
Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act, which imposes a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia into the United States, codifying into law what President Trump has already done by executive action.
"Mass Somali immigration makes the United States weaker, poorer and erodes soc more
Rep. Omar Speaks on House Floor Calling to Abolish ICE and End Federal Occupation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Omar Speaks on House Floor Calling to Abolish ICE and End Federal Occupation
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) spoke on the House Floor calling to abolish ICE and end the federal occupation of Minnesota. In 2026 alone, federal immigration agents have fatally shot two Minneapolis residents, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. In her speech, Rep. Omar also demands a full, independent i more
Rep. Salinas Secures Amendments to Strengthen Wildfire Response and Expand Oregon STEM Jobs in NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Secures Amendments to Strengthen Wildfire Response and Expand Oregon STEM Jobs in NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026
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Watch Rep. Salinas' Remarks (link is external)
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined her colleagues on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to pass the bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, which will ensure continued more
Rosen Joins Colleagues in Urging Federal Court to Protect Minors in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Urging Federal Court to Protect Minors in Immigration Detention
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in urging a federal court to issue a ruling that protects minors in immigration detention. The senators filed an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging them to uphold the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which sets crit more
Senator Schmitt Highlights Tragic Consequences of Democrats' Open Border Policies on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Highlights Tragic Consequences of Democrats' Open Border Policies on Senate Floor
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Shares Stories of Victims of Illegal Immigration, Announces Plan to Protect America
WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke from the Senate floor to share the stories of victims of illegal immigration, condemn the political exploitation of "suicidal empathy" to enable radical polic more
Statement from Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Hutchins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Hutchins
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett released the following statement: "I am aware of reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to convert an industrial warehouse in Hutchins, Texas -a city I am proud to represent -into one of the largest detention facilities in the natio more
Video: Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Forum on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Video: Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Forum on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered an opening statement at a bicameral public forum to receive testimony on the violent tactics and disproportionate use of force by agents of the Department of Ho more
Recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi issued the following news release:
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Recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
USAO-MSN Recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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Last month the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Mississippi observed National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) in reaffirm more
JOINT STATEMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES REGARDING PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FIRE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release:
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JOINT STATEMENT OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES REGARDING PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FIRE
Today, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investi more
