Advancing Brain Research: FIU Medical Student Earns National Recognition
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Advancing brain research: FIU medical student earns national recognition
By Brianchelis Hernandez
Third-year medical student Eric Kunz didn't always plan on becoming a doctor. But looking at the work he's doing now, it's clear he chose the right path.
At FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine), Kunz has quickly built a reputati more
All-New 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Revealed With Head-Turning Design, Rewarding Features, and Smarter Tech
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport revealed with head-turning design, rewarding features, and smarter tech
* Head-turning design feels premium inside and out, with all-new sheet metal, sophisticated lighting, and a completely reimagined cabin
* Rewarding features enhance every drive, from the most powerful Atlas Cross Sport engine ever and intuitive everyday technology t more
Arizona State University Reaches Milestone Enrollment
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU reaches milestone enrollment
After enrolling more than 200,000 students this past year, ASU continues to redefine what opportunities a public university can create
By Kevin Kovaleski
Arizona State University enrolled more than 200,000 students during the 2025-26 school year, surpassing that enrollment milestone for the first time in university history.
ASU's growth reflects more than two decades of re more
Armenia, Azerbaijan, U.S. Issue Joint Statement on Anniversary of White House Peace Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Aug. 10, 2026, with Armenia and Azerbaijan on the first anniversary of the White House Peace Summit:
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One year ago, President Trump hosted a historic White House summit with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia where President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan signed the Joint Declaration for peace.
Witnessed by the three leaders, the draft "Agreement more
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release:
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
* Revenue in the second quarter of $319.7 million, a 130% increase compared to the same period of 2025, ahead of consensus street expectations
* Net Income was $14.3 million in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $58.5 mi more
Benedictine's First Fall Symposium to Feature "the Church in an Algorithmic Age"
ATCHISON, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Benedictine College issued the following news:
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Benedictine's first Fall Symposium to feature "the Church in an Algorithmic Age"
Benedictine College is preparing for its annual Symposium on Transforming Culture, which is transitioning from a spring event to a fall event for the first time. The first fall date is set for September 4-5, 2026, on the Benedictine campus in Atchison, Kansas. The event features top Catholic speakers as well as dozens of additional more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Alumni-led 'Education Insight' Expands to National Public Radio Distribution
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB alumni-led 'Education Insight' expands to national public radio distribution
The award-winning radio program and podcast begins a new season with PRX distribution, which means "Education Insight" will be heard on additional stations across the nation.
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"Education Insight," an award-winning weekly public radio program and podcast produced by the nonprofit Growing I more
Circana Reveals 2026 B2B Tech Channel Performance Award Winners at XChange, Showcasing the Industry's AI Leaders
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Circana Reveals 2026 B2B Tech Channel Performance Award Winners at XChange, Showcasing the Industry's AI Leaders
We are proud to recognize the organizations that continue to set the standard for excellence across the B2B technology c more
Circana Reveals Regional Toy Market Dynamics Across Europe, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Circana Reveals Regional Toy Market Dynamics Across Europe, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific
While the global toy industry remains united by consumer passion for play, today's market is also defined by local more
DOE Funds University of Arkansas Research to Safeguard the AI Behind America's Electric Grid
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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DOE Funds U of A Research to Safeguard the AI Behind America's Electric Grid
America's electric grid increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to detect problems, respond to disruptions and help keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses. But those same AI systems can become targets for cyberattacks that cause them to misread data and make costly mistakes.
To help address that threat, Qi more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
The newest map from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys was 13 years in the making and contains nearly 4 billion objects. The treasure trove is available to all and contains stars, galaxies, supernovae, gravitational lenses, and much more.
Key Takeaways
* The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined more than 263,000 telescope more
Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio
Announcement Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has announced that a video-compression technology portfolio developed through a long-standing research partnership with OP Solutions, LLC (OPS) has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories, a global leader in audio and visual technologie more
Duke Energy Announces Equity Units Offering
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Duke Energy announces equity units offering
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) today announced it plans to sell 35 million equity units in a public offering. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($1.75 billion aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a corporate unit consisting of a contract to purchase Duke Energy common stock in the future an more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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FiscalNote Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Total Revenue In Line with Guidance; Adjusted EBITDA Slightly Below Guidance; Establishes Q3 2026 Forecast and Revises FY26 Guidance
Company to Host Conference Call Today at 5:00 PM ET
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FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (OTCID: NOTE) ("FiscalNote" or the "Company"), a global leader in AI-drive more
Frost & Sullivan Marks 20th GIL Summit in China With Landmark Shanghai Gathering
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Marks 20th GIL Summit in China with Landmark Shanghai Gathering
Business leaders, policymakers and innovators explore AI, industrial transformation and global growth as Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary
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SHANGHAI, China -- Frost & Sullivan welcomed more than 2,000 b more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI-Optimized IaaS Spending to Grow 96% Through 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI-Optimized IaaS Spending to Grow 96% Through 2026
Overview
* Inference-Driven AI Infrastructure Spending to Grow 55% in 2026
* AI-Optimized IaaS Spending to Increase 56.5% in 2027
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Worldwide AI-optimized infrastructure as a service (IaaS) spending is projected to grow 96% through 2026, reaching $42 billion, ac more
LPL Financial Opens Focus 2026, Bringing Together Thousands of Advisors to Explore the Future of Wealth Management
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release:
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LPL Financial Opens Focus 2026, Bringing Together Thousands of Advisors to Explore the Future of Wealth Management
Firm showcases investments in AI, cybersecurity and wealth management solutions designed to help financial professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving industry
SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC kicked off Focus 2026 yesterday, the firm's premier annual more
Manhattan University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree
RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Manhattan University issued the following news:
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Manhattan University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree
The new program, beginning fall 2026, provides a dedicated path into one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields, combining technical depth with hands-on experience.
Manhattan University has established a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, housed within the Computer Science Department in the Kakos School of Arts and more
Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
Bhandari will lead Mavenir's expansion into the NeoCloud market and its Forward Deployment Engineering practice across communications service providers and NeoCloud customers.
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Mavenir today anno more
Moolenaar: AI Chipmaker End-User Restrictions Undermined by Loopholes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar: AI Chipmaker End-User Restrictions Undermined by Loopholes
hairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China recently sent a letter to Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) asking the bureau to make it clear that the Foundry D more
Morgan Stanley Launches the U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative, Facilitating Approximately $1.5 Trillion to Support America's Next Era of Growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Morgan Stanley Launches the U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative, Facilitating Approximately $1.5 Trillion to Support America's Next Era of Growth
Firmwide initiative focused on clients building and scaling companies, technologies and infrastructure central to long-term U.S. competitiveness and national security
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NABTU, BlackRock, and AI Infrastructure Partnership Launch Strategic Collaboration to Support America's Infrastructure Workforce
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release:
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NABTU, BlackRock, and AI Infrastructure Partnership Launch Strategic Collaboration to Support America's Infrastructure Workforce
North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), BlackRock, and the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the growth of domestic infrastructure, expand workforce participation opportunities, streng more
NIH Awards University of Arkansas $2.16 Million to Study Heart Scarring
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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NIH Awards U of A $2.16 Million to Study Heart Scarring
Imagine the heart like a balloon, expanding as it fills with blood and then contracting as it pushes that blood out to the body. If someone's heart muscle gets weak and cannot pump as much blood, they suffer from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, also known as systolic heart failure.
The National Institutes of Health awarded a $2. more
NYU: Why Do We Labor When Reading Some Words But Not Others - AI Offers a Partial Answer
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news:
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Why Do We Labor When Reading Some Words But Not Others? AI Offers a Partial Answer
New study shows that language models explain some--but not all--of this phenomenon, underscoring where human and AI language processing converge and diverge
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Why do we breeze through some sentences in a book or article but have to reread others to comprehend their meaning?
A team of linguists and data scientists has found a more
Penn College Honors Griegel With Alumni Award
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
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Penn College honors Griegel with alumni award
Pennsylvania College of Technology bestowed its Distinguished Alumni Award to Stephen E. Griegel during the Summer 2026 Commencement ceremony, held Aug. 8 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center in Williamsport.
Griegel, of Ellijay, Georgia, graduated from Penn College in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in information technology: securi more
Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition
Seven finalists will compete at the live pitch event on Monday, September 14, at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the first year the competition finals and Catalyst Innovation Summit join together.
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Catalyst @ Penn GSE--a global center for educa more
Pleasants Set to Bring Cybersecurity Perspective to Trevecca Students
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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Pleasants Set to Bring Cybersecurity Perspective to Trevecca Students
For Scott Pleasants, cybersecurity is not just a technical field. It's also about people: what they share online and who they can trust.
"Cyber threats are exploiting the human element," Pleasants said. "It creates unrest."
Pleasants is joining Trevecca as director of strategic initiatives for cyber security, AI and information more
Rep. Frost, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Gov. DeSantis, Fla. Children & Families Deputy Secretary Williams
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, with six co-signers issued the following letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, and Kathryn Williams, deputy secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Kathryn Williams
Deputy Secretary
Florida Department of Children and Families
2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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The Honorable Ron Desantis
Governor
The Capitol
400 South more
Sanders Calls on Tech Giants to Pause Development of Out-of-Control AI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Sanders Calls on Tech Giants to Pause Development of Out-of-Control AI
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Following recent and repeated public reporting about artificial intelligence (AI) technology breaking outside of human control and creating potentially dangerous viruses, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today urged America's largest AI companies -- Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI -- to immediately pause their developmen more
Sen. Blunt Rochester Issues Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
Mr. Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI
1455 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Dear Mr. Altman:
I write to express serious concern regarding OpenAI's recent disclosures detailing a compounding series of security incidents in which OpenAI models accessed the public internet during cyber evaluations, more
St. Louis University, NGA to Host Geo-Resolution Conference September 10
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news:
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SLU, NGA to Host Geo-Resolution Conference September 10
By Maggie Rotermund
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will co-host the 2026 Geo-Resolution conference, "Securing the Future with Geospatial," at SLU's Busch Student Center on Sept. 10.
Geo-Resolution is designed to provide participants -- especially students -- access to geospatial experts from governme more
State Dept.: U.S. Advances Trusted Digital Infrastructure at CANTO 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2026:
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United States Advances Trusted Digital Infrastructure at CANTO 2026
The United States joined regional officials, regulators, and industry leaders from Caribbean nations this week in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO) Annual General Meeting, reaffirming America's commitment to secure, trusted digital infrastruct more
Virginia Tech: Mining and Minerals Engineering Takes National Stage as White House Pushes to Grow Talent Pipeline
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline
Virginia Tech had a seat at the table as Donald Trump announced a $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America's critical mineral supply chain.
By Melody Warnick
In an effort to boost domestic mining of critical minerals and rare earth elements that are ess more
Virginia Tech: Rivers are Moving Sediment in Intense Bursts, a Worrisome New Pattern Uncovered by AI
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI
By Courtney Sakry
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt, and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
But after modeling nearly 40 years of sediment movement from 175 rivers across the United States, Admin Husic, associate professor in civil and environm more
7 guidelines for leading open organizations
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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7 guidelines for leading open organizations
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John Meluso, assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering's Systems Engineering Program, is lead author on a new perspective paper discussing the history of "openness" and offering guidance on how organizations and researchers can use and manage open practices effectively.
Published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, Meluso and eig more
Better Chatbot Safety for Children Requires Smarter Policy, New ITIF Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Computer Technology] (TNSrpt) -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Better Chatbot Safety for Children Requires Smarter Policy, New ITIF Report Finds
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With the bipartisan CHATBOT Act advancing out of the Senate Commerce Committee and states continuing to introduce chatbot safety legislation, a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for scienc more
Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Can AI Read the Room? USC Study Finds AI Is Better at Reading Than Listening
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Can AI Read the Room? (Credit: Midjourney)
Today, users can do more than exchange text with artificial intelligence (AI).
From holding conversations and asking questions aloud to sending voice messages, AI can now process audios and respond in real time.
But can AI really list more
Casar Leads Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 18 members of Congress calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately schedule open hearings with the CEOs of America's largest AI companies. The letter is co-led by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. more
Casar Leads Demand for Information from Anthropic About Security Incidents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Demand for Information from Anthropic About Security Incidents
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 21 members of Congress demanding OpenAI disclose additional information about the company's disclosure that Anthropic models have, in three separate incidents, hacked unsuspecting companies without Anthropic's knowledge.
In a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, the members write more
Casar Leads Demand for Information From Open AI About Security Incident
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Casar Leads Demand for Information From Open AI About Security Incident
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) led 28 members of Congress demanding OpenAI disclose additional information about a "deeply troubling cybersecurity incident" in which a frontier model exploited a security vulnerability to access the Internet without permission and hack into another organization.
In a letter to OpenAI C more
Cisco Schedules Conference Call for 4Q26 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Schedules Conference Call for 4Q26 Financial Results
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SAN JOSE, Calif., August 5, 2026 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Financial results will be released over PR Newswire via US more
Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Transformation Priorities
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Transformation Priorities
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Key Q2 2026 Highlights
* Signed divestitures expected to generate $234M in gross proceeds
* Revenue: $531M from Continuing Operations
* Pre-tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations: $(57)M
* Adj. EBITDA from Continuing Opera more
Doctoral Oral Exams for Aug. 17-21, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Doctoral Oral Exams for Aug. 17-21, 2026
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The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Yan Wu, Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Monday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m., Herter 301. Dissertation: "Translating Chineseness: The Interpreter in the Chinese Diaspora." Moira Inghilleri, chair.
Luke Arieta, Ph.D., Kinesiology, more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Scientists Deploy AI Agents to Accelerate Discovery of New Materials
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Scientists deploy AI agents to accelerate discovery of new materials
Research team develops collaborative AI system that efficiently performs complex simulations from start to finish
An AI-driven system automates a powerful simulation method used to discover new materials. The system can potentially reduce discovery time from months or years to just days.
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Drew University Announces Launch of The Drew School
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Announces Launch of The Drew School
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#The groundbreaking grade 1-8 school is in partnership with 2HR Learning
August 2026 - Drew University is proud to announce the launch of The Drew School in partnership with 2HR Learning, the AI-driven curricular platform that powers the revolutionary Alpha School, as a key building block in its innovative reimagining of education over a lifetime. The Drew S more
Eye-tracking Study Reveals Where Human and AI Language Processing Converge--and Diverge
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Eye-tracking Study Reveals Where Human and AI Language Processing Converge--and Diverge
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Anyone who has stumbled over a sentence and had to reread it has experienced one of the human brain's most remarkable features-the ability to recognize that it misunderstood what it just read and reconstruct the sentence's meaning.
Researchers at New York University and the University of Massachusetts Am more
From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle
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Nearly four decades before he picked up an iPhone to direct a documentary about first-generation college students, Tico Wells was trying to navigate his own college experience.
He didn't know what FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was, let alone how to spell it. He'd been turned down by the University of Maryland, H more
From Inspiration to Impact: Meet Collin Faulkner PA '26
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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From Inspiration to Impact: Meet Collin Faulkner PA '26
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Collin Faulkner PA '26 knew from an early age that he wanted to build a career that would both challenge him and allow him to help others, and zeroed in on the healthcare field fairly quickly. However, from there things grew more nebulous. There were so many options from which to choose. A Central New York native, Faulkner considered becoming a di more
George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
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Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers
Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answerin more
Gordon College: Data Science Careers in High Demand Across Every Industry
WENHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Gordon College posted the following news:
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Data Science Careers in High Demand Across Every Industry
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Explore in-demand data science careers from data scientist to ML engineer. Learn which industries are hiring and how to prepare for this growing field.
Data touches nearly every decision an organization makes, from predicting which patients are most at risk to detecting fraud in real time. Behind those decisions are data science professionals whose wo more
Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 10, 2026 - Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) today announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock.
Why Now
Customers continue to signal a strong and sustainable demand envi more
Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships
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What's New: Intel's annual Gamer Days campaign officially kicks off today, bringing gamers around the globe exciting new retail promotions, giveaways, and content collaborations with participating partners.
He more
Mini Mall Storage chooses Yardi Storage Manager as its enterprise solution to build a resilient, sustainable operational infrastructure
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Mini Mall Storage chooses Yardi Storage Manager as its enterprise solution to build a resilient, sustainable operational infrastructure
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The industry's only single-stack enterprise self storage platform provides one connected foundation to streamline operations, elevate the customer ex more
New Economic Liberties Report Calls for Federal and State Bans on Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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New Economic Liberties Report Calls for Federal and State Bans on Prior Authorization
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The practice claims to control costs. Instead, it lets insurers override clinicians and profit from denying care -at a cost of $32.7 billion a year
Washington D.C. -The American Economic Liberties Project today released a report calling for federal and state bans on p more
NiCE Publishes 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrpt) -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE Publishes 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Demonstrating Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
NiCE promotes AI innovation and elevates customer and employee experience, while improving environmental performance
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NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social more
Ramirez, Casar Lead Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Casar Lead Call For Congressional Hearings With AI CEOs
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (Il-03), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, and Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) led 17 members of Congress calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) to immediately schedule open hearings with the CEOs of Americ more
Resy Partners with OpenAI to Launch Resy Reservations in ChatGPT
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Resy Partners with OpenAI to Launch Resy Reservations in ChatGPT
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NEW YORK -Restaurant-goers can now book Resy restaurant reservations directly in ChatGPT. Resy today announced the launch of Resy reservation availability and booking in ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT's users to discover and book U.S. Resy restaurants without ever leaving ChatGPT. This launch introduces Resy restaur more
School of Computing Builds the Next Generation of Innovators
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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School of Computing Builds the Next Generation of Innovators
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Artificial intelligence is a technology that enables computers to learn from data and perform tasks like recognizing images, understanding language, and making predictions. But for one week this summer, UConn faculty, graduate and undergraduate students worked with a group of curious campers to bring AI to life.
Hosted by the School of more
SPJ Ethics Committee proposes revisions to Code of Ethics
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 10 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ Ethics Committee proposes revisions to Code of Ethics
Draft retains core principles while addressing emerging challenges in journalism
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The Society of Professional Journalists Ethics Committee on Monday proposed revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics, opening a public review and feedback period on the first proposed changes to the Code since 2014.
The proposed revi more
Statement: The Worst Person You Know is Right on Open Source AI
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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Statement: The Worst Person You Know is Right on Open Source AI
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This morning, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word manifesto filled with ridiculous claims and self-serving language. It also happened to promote the importance of open source AI. While Fight for the Future almost never agrees with Zuckerberg, and has worked to destro more
Teach Plus Congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Tapped to Join Join Governor Abbott's New Classroom Commission
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release:
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Teach Plus Congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas Teacher Leaders Tapped to Join Join Governor Abbott's New Classroom Commission
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AUSTIN, TX, August 10, 2026-Teach Plus congratulates 10 Teach Plus Texas educators named to Governor Greg Abbott's newly formed 21 more
Thinking outside the bot
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Thinking outside the bot
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When associate professor Seiji Isotani-a leading expert in intelligent tutoring systems and educational technology-arrived at Penn's Graduate School of Education (GSE) last summer, he was met by a campus that was already deeply invested in understanding, creating, and leveraging AI. Faculty members like associate professor Bodong Chen were creating web application more
U.S. Insights & Analytics Industry Reaches $89.3 Billion as AI and Technology Reshape the Market
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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U.S. Insights & Analytics Industry Reaches $89.3 Billion as AI and Technology Reshape the Market
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The U.S. insights and analytics industry grew 7.8% in 2025 to reach $89.3 billion, expanding at more than twice the pace of the broader U.S. economy, according to the newly released 2026 State of U.S. Insights & Analytics Report from the Insights Association.
Beyond the strong topline more
U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senate Advances Schiff-Led Kids Chatbot Safety Legislation
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Washington, D.C. - The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a bipartisan series of kids' online safety bills including the Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, which is led by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), and John Curtis (R- more
UT San Antonio brings stronger Wi-Fi to campuses
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio brings stronger Wi-Fi to campuses
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UT San Antonio students, faculty and staff returning to the university this semester will experience a stronger and more secure AirRowdy Wi-Fi network. Over the summer, University Technology Solutions (UTS) replaced hundreds of network switches and wireless access points across buildings on the Main Campus and Downtown Campus. Where the new ha more
Winning combination: Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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A winning combination: Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
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A collaboration between the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing and UTSA Athletics is turning sports data into actionable insights while giving students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges.
While Roadrunner student-athletes focus on home runs, stolen bases and preparing for more
PELE STRIKE 2026 Strengthens Military Intelligence Readiness in Hawaii
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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PELE STRIKE 2026 Strengthens Military Intelligence Readiness in Hawaii
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center wrapped up PELE STRIKE 2026, its premier annual intelligence discipline certification event, after two weeks of joint training designed to test, validate, and strengthen critical military intelligence capabilities at Area X-Ray on Schofield more
INCOMPAS Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on FCC Nomination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- INCOMPAS issued the following statement:
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INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, released the following statement from CEO Chip Pickering congratulating Danielle Thumann Severs on her nomination to serve as a Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission:
"INCOMPAS congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on her nomination to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. Danielle will bring a deep reserve of regulatory kno more
NRCC: AI Dios Mio - Henry Cuellar Treats Hispanics Like Idiots
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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AI DIOS MIO: Henry Cuellar Treats Hispanics Like Idiots
A new ad boosting Henry Cuellar offers a humiliating glimpse at how the 21-year incumbent views the Hispanic voters he has taken for granted his entire career.
This is not Hispanic outreach. It's a lazy, insulting stunt.
Cuellar clearly thinks voters will fall for anything.
"Self-serving Henry Cuellar has been parked in Washington f more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Singapore National Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio on Singapore National Day:
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On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Singapore as you celebrate your 61st National Day on August 9.
This year carries special significance, as the United States and Singapore commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations - a partnership forged through mutual respect and shared interests. The United Stat more
Industrial design students help shape aerospace innovations through M:2:I collaboration
AMES, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Iowa State University's College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Industrial design students help shape aerospace innovations through M:2:I collaboration
Author: Sky Wilson
Last semester, Iowa State University industrial design students looked to the stars, helping envision how humans might one day live and work beyond Earth.
Vyankatesh "Vee" Chinchalkar's junior studio class worked at the intersection of design and engineering: interviewing astronauts, c more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Status of Oil & Gas Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain more
China's E-Commerce Exports & U.S. De Minimis Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12891) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's E-Commerce Exports and U.S. De Minimis Policies
The People's Republic of China's (PRC's or China's) e-commerce policies have promoted PRC exports while limiting the scope of PRC e-commerce imports. Between 2018 and 2025 more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2027 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office; Architect of the Capitol; Library of Congr more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations:"
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FY2027 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own h more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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SUMMARY
The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal more
Russia's War Against Ukraine - Diplomatic Talks & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12534) by Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Russian Federation (Russia) launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. More than four years later, Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in Europe's largest war since World War II. With estimates of up to 2 million or more killed or wounded, and with Russia more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand, and Pervaze A. Sheikh, and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resour more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently f more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia Rive more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by section research manager, Peter Folger, environmental policy specialists Elena H. Humphreys and Laura Gatz, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark, natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter, Anna E. Normand and Charles V. Stern:
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SUMMARY
The expanding use of art more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Quality Impacts from Data Center Discharges
What Types of Water-Related Discharges Do Data Centers Generate?/99
Data centers may generate different types of water-related discharges (i.e., effluents), including wastewater and stormwater discharges. In addition, in more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate more
Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases & Transfers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12725) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases and Transfers
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would affect how individuals can have firearms delivered to their homes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and a different rule that would remove certain limitations on the purchasing of f more
Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program & High Cost Program - Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol:
Here are excerpts:
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The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity
Background
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 19 more
Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49052) on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models" by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
CRS has recently begun using two open-source microsimulation tax models to estimate the revenue effects of changes to federal tax law: the Budget Lab at Yale's (TBL's) Tax-Simulat more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Department of Energy
The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following:
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Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar more
Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on July 30, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Next Farm Bill Primer Series Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47313) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Next Farm Bill Primer Series" by agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs and agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke:
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Introduction ... 1
Overview and Budget ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status, by Megan Stubbs and Jim Monke ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12233, Farm Bill Primer: Bud more
President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11665) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan
Introduction
Under the U.S. "one-China" policy, the U.S. government has, since 1979, maintained official relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and unofficial relations with self-governed Taiwan, over which the PRC claims sovereignty. Until 20 more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding for public roads is provided primarily through highway programs administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Congress most recently authorized t more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:"
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Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs
FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people o more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Alien Registration Requirements
Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth more
ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12724) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports
On May 8, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a series of proposed rules that would change how it regulates firearms. Amongst these changes are two clarifying rules that affect how ATF regulates firearms imports. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaki more
Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur more
Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs
Draft legislation released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman would delay the onset of state sharing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs by one year, t more
The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11466) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Background and Selected Topics for Congress
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses sometimes invoke this right, commonly referred to as the privilege agai more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences research and developmen more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business"
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports - Potential Issues and Options for Congress:"
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AIPP Privatization Challenges
In its 30-year history, the AIPP and its predecessor pilot program have not been successful in stimulating wide interest in airport privatization. The program's modest results appear to have several causes.
AIPP more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership? more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr more
U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more
Bank Failures - FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12378) by macroeconomic policy Marc Labonte:
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Bank Failures: The FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception
When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failed in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed uninsured deposits at those banks under the statutory systemic risk exception to least-cost resolution (LCR; 12 U.S.C. Sec.1823(c)(4)(G)). (The FDIC more
Defense Primer - DOD Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10543) by senior research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DOD) was established after World War II by the 1947 National Security Act (P.L. 80-253). At the time, some policymakers, including former President Truman, took the view that the different components of the U.S. military had been insufficiently inte more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic more
Medicare's Financial Status Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.30 trillion. The Ho more
TrumpRx - Background & Implementation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13281) by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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TrumpRx: Background and Implementation
Introduction
On February 5, 2026, the Trump Administration officially launched TrumpRx, a website that compiles discounts on brand-name and generic drugs through partnerships with drug manufacturers and dire more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink:
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U.S. Strategic Bombers
The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximity more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or national more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Visa Refusals
The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AAP Urges Stronger Regulation and Clearer Standards for 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Kratom Products to Protect Youth Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine, MD
Assistant Secretary for Health
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Inf more
Advocate Opposes Temporary Schedule I Classification of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Urges Evidence-Based Regulation and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Lynne Elena Lyman
West Hollywood, CA 90069
818.602.9539
lynnelyman@gmail.com
July 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Comment Response to the RFI on the Proposed Temporary Scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
I am writing to respectfully oppose the proposed tempora more
American Council of the Blind Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Could Harm Access for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (202) 467-5081
Fax: (703) 465-5085
July 28, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Dear CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz:
We write to offer our tho more
American Kratom Association Advocates for Threshold-Based Regulation of Chemically Manipulated 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl to Protect Public Safety and Natural Kratom Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Kratom Association Comment
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
91 Fed. Reg. 41049; Document No. 2026-13608
The American more
American Pharmacists Association Supports Temporary Schedule I Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above Specified Threshold
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: [Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232] Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
Dear Assistant Secretary more
American Society of Addiction Medicine Urges Caution on Temporary Scheduling of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Pending Further Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: HHS-OASH-2026-0232, Schedules of Controlled Substance: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I
Dea more
American Society of Addiction Medicine Urges Caution on Temporary Scheduling Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: HHS-OASH-2026-0232, Schedules of Controlled Substance: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I
Dea more
APA Supports Temporary Schedule 1 Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above Specified Threshold With Recommendations for Multi-Metric Regulation and Research Preservation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine, MD
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington D.C. 20201
Re: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule 1; Request for Information (HHS-OASH-2026-0232 more
Cato Institute Senior Fellow Singer Calls for Extended Research and Comment Period Before Scheduling 7-Hydroxymitragynine in Federal Controls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Cato Institute 1000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 842-0200 Fax: (202) 842-3490 www.cato.org
July 27, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine Assistant Secretary for Health Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Docket No.: HHS-OASH-2026-0232 Re: Request fo more
Consumer Choice Center Challenges Proposed 7-Hydroxymitragynine Threshold as Unfounded and Inconsistent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: OASH Request for Information Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I [Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232]
The Consumer Choice more
Drug Policy Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Temporary Schedule I Placement for 7-Hydroxymitragynine and Calls for Evidence-Based Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Public Comment on HHS Request for Information
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Dear Admiral Christine,
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is a na more
Ducks Unlimited Urges U S Fish and Wildlife Service to Maintain Prairie Pothole Drain Tile Setback Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Support for the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule
Dear Director Nesvik,
On behalf of more than 15,000 Ducks Unlimited members in Pennsylv more
DuVal & Associates Raises Concerns Over FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Amidst Declining Service Quality and Accountability Issues
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1820 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-338-7170 Main Comment to FDA Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Docket: FDA-2026-N-6655 Industry Concerns With FDA's Proposed Pre-Submission User Fee Under MDUFA VI
INTRODUCTION
We predicted this years ago. We speak from the device side of FDA-CDRH. FDA would create th more
Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust Requests Extension of Comment Period on 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Admiral Brian Christine
Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Room 716G
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for 60-Day Extension of Comment Period - Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Dear Admiral Christine:
On behalf of Holistic Alternat more
KK Legal & Advisory Services Advocates for Science-Based Regulation and Clarification on Proposed 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Thresholds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
KK Legal & Advisory Services, Inc.
9465 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.895.9380
KKlegaladvisory.com
July 30, 2026
RE: Docket No.: HHS-OASH-2026-0232 Request for Information on Proposed Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine Scheduling Under the Controlled Substances Act
On behalf of the 7-Hyd more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Modernize Firearms Transaction Record Form 4473
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Washington, D.C. 20226
In the Matter of Revising Firearms Transaction Record, "Form 4473"
Proposed Rule
Docket No. ATF-2026-0001 RIN 1140-AA82
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I.INTRODUCTION
Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lock more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Streamline Conversion of Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Washington, D.C. 20226
In the Matter of Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
Proposed Rule
Docket No. ATF-2026-0100 RIN 1140-AA68
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I. INTRODUCTION
Lockheed Martin Corp more
Medicinal Chemist Warns Temporary Schedule I Ban on 7-Hydroxymitragynine Risks Driving Black Market and Hindering Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment - Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Page 1
Mr. Nicholas Denton
Medicinal Plant Chemist | ExcelAG
nickjdenton@gmail.com | 757-969-3695
July 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Re: Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold more
Members of Congress Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Interstate Transport of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
RE: RIN 1140-AA89, Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms; Docket No. ATF-2026-0068
Dear Director Cekada:
We write to oppose the Bure more
Myhre Syndrome Foundation Urges FDA to Adopt Context Based Evidence Framework for Ultra Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
May 27, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Comment in Support of Haystack Project Petition for Rulemaking to Amend 21 CFR 314.126 and 314.7
Dear Dockets Management Staff,
The Myhre Syndrome Foundation (MSF) is a 501(c)(3) patient advoc more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Urges CMS to Clarify Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements for Individuals With Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: RIN 0938-AV98
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (RIN 0938-AV98)
On behalf of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Co more
National Organizations Warn Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Will Lead to Significant Loss of Coverage for Children and Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 28, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2449-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Ind more
National Pawnbrokers Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice
Robert Cekada, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Proposed Regulation: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Transaction Requirements; RIN 1140-AB05
Dear more
NFL Urges Stricter CFTC Rules to Protect Integrity and Consumers in Sports Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 27, 2026
Chairman Michael S. Selig
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations [RIN 3038-AF65]
Dear Chairman Selig,
The National Football League ("NFL") submits thi more
North Dakota Farm Bureau Urges Transparent and Practical Reform of Wetland Drain Tile Setback Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Brian R. Nesvik
Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2641 - Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks
Dear Director Nesvik:
North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) respectfully submits thes more
Pharm3r Urges FDA to Enhance Transparency in Manufacturing Inspection Reporting Under Medical Device User Fee Amendments VI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-6655 - Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA VI), FYs 2028-2032
Submitted by: Libbe L. Englander, Ph.D., CEO, Pharm3r - August 6, 2026
Pharm3r supports FDA's proposed commitment to transparent reporting under MDUFA VI. Section III.O of the Federal Register notice, "Performance Reports, more
Prevent Opioid Abuse Supports Temporary Schedule I Classification of Kratom Compounds to Curb Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Prevent Opioid Abuse Comment in Support of the Temporary Kratom Regulation
We at Prevent Opioid Abuse, a national organization educating patients and parents about the risks of opioid-based painkillers and the availability of non-opioid alternative, write in strong support of the DEA's temporary placement of 7-hydroxymitra more
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Oppose ATF Proposal to Weaken Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
By electronic submission to www.regulations.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Office of Regulatory Affairs; Enforcement Programs and Services
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence submits these comments on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm more
Registered Nurse Urges Federal Regulation Instead of Ban on Low-Dose 7-Hydroxymitragynine for Pain Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment
Submitted to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Docket: HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Temporary Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine Above a Specified Threshold in Schedule I; Request for Information
Commenter: Holly Michelle, Registered Nurse
Location: Pennsylva more
Rural Health Center Urges CMS To Simplify Medicaid Community Engagement Rules And Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrato more
Senators Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Raising Firearm Transaction Risks and Undermining Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) play a critical role in protecting American communities from gun violence and ensuring the consistent administration of our federal firearms laws. However, in April, ATF announced more than 30 new rules that would m more
Shatterproof Urges Transparency and Stronger Safeguards in 7-Hydroxymitragynine Regulation to Protect Youth and Prevent Loopholes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Ruben Hernandez Segarra
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0232
Comments on the Specified Threshold for 7-Hydroxymitragynine
Dear Mr. Hernandez Segarra:
Shatterproof appreciates the opportunity to comment on the R more
Small Business Owner Opposes ATF Rule Change Allowing Online Gun Sales and Home Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
In Re: ATF 1140-AB05
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing in response to the request for comment on ATF 1140-AB05. I more
Solventum Endorses Standardized Algorithms for Medical Frailty Exemptions in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
ELECTRONIC FILING
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comments of Solventum Corporation on Centers more
Stand With Asian Americans Seeks to Testify Against EEOC Proposal to Remove Job-Category Demographic Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STAND WITH ASIAN AMERICANS
1189 Tennessee Street, Unit 201, San Francisco, CA 94107 www.StandwithAsianAmericans.com
August 7, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov) Raymond Windmiller Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street NE Washingto more
Washington Association Urges Inclusion of Synthetic 7-Hydromytragynine in Federal Schedule I Drug List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Good morning, The Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention (WASAVP), a statewide network of more than 200 prevention groups, strongly supports the plan to temporarily list three synthetic kratom compounds as federal Schedule I drugs. We also urge adding one additional synthetic kratom product to t more
Western Energy Alliance Supports EPA Proposal to Maintain Current Emission Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
RE: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission a more
Wis. State Rep. Pronschinske Supports Drain Tile Setback Rule to Protect Waterfowl Habitat and Hunting Traditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Support for the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule
Dear Director Nesvik:
As Chairman of the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on S more
Tipoffs: Iran
CSIS Issues Commentary: What Happens If Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by Director Philip Luck and research intern Brad Spicher, both of the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business:
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What Happens if Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 gives Congress its best opportunity since 2017 to reassert a role in Russia sanctions policy. The act will move to the Ho more
DNC: Ahead of the Midterms, Trump and Republicans Face Historically Low Approval Ratings on the Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Ahead of the Midterms, Trump and Republicans Face Historically Low Approval Ratings on the Economy
FIRST: Donald Trump promised to "end inflation" and lower prices on "Day One."
Trump in 2024: "Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods."
THEN: Trump started a reckless trade war and a deadly and costly war with Iran, dri more
Gov. Newsom Announces New AI Cyber Defense Program to Protect California's Critical Infrastructure
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California's critical infrastructure
New actions build on Governor Newsom's executive order on artificial intelligence as cyber incidents reinforce cybersecurity preparedness
What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom announces a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to strengthen California' more
Grand Valley State University: Survey Shows West Michigan Economy Softens, Outlook Cautiously Positive
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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Survey shows West Michigan economy softens, outlook cautiously positive
Some benefit from data center construction, others concerned about impacts of Iran war
By Chris Knape
Business conditions in West Michigan remained positive in July, though several key indicators softened from June, according to the latest survey of supply chain managers by Grand Valley State University.
"July was another goo more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Meet the Press on NBC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Meet the Press on NBC
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on NBC to discuss the increasing influence of Democratic Socialism in the Democratic Party, the economy, Middle East diplomacy, and conflict with Iran.
Key Excerpts on the economy:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "There's still good news in this July's jobs report about the resurgence of manufac more
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Issues Letter to Cabinet Secretaries, CIA Director Ratcliffe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
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The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301
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Rep. Meeks Issues Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3rd, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301
Secretary Hegseth:
I write to demand that the names of Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Private Isabella Gonzales, and Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton b more
Senators Coons, Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore Press Freedom at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senators Coons, Schatz, colleagues introduce bill to restore press freedom at the Pentagon
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and 13 of their Senate colleagues introduced the Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act to restore press access at the Department of Defense, reversing attempts by Secretary Pete Hegseth to suppress independent reporting at the Pentagon.
"The Fir more
"Top Republicans Push Economic Optimism In Arizona City Hit By Layoffs" [Arizona Republic]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Top Republicans Push Economic Optimism In Arizona City Hit By Layoffs" [Arizona Republic]
Juan Ciscomani's photo-op can't make up for the 1,000+ jobs lost after he voted to undermine domestic manufacturing
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Juan Ciscomani and Mike Johnson's victory lap didn't go as planned.
Arizonans are seeing wall-to-wall coverage of how Ciscomani and his D.C. party bosses tried - and failed more
Andy Burnham Must Urgently Stand Up to China
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release:
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Andy Burnham Must Urgently Stand Up to China
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By Benedict Rogers in The Spectator
Since becoming prime minister just three weeks ago, Andy Burnham has focused on two key words: 'hope' and 'justice'. And yet, in a world riven by conflict, persecution and repression, he has so far had little to say on how those aspirations will translate into action more
Cortez Masto Demands State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Demands State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
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U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the U.S. Department of State share an assessment detailing Venezuela's human rights violations under Acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The letter also calls for the State Departmen more
Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
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Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russia's banks, energy revenues, shadow fleet, and global enablers while strengthening the path to a just and lasting peace
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congre more
Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Sadler Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific released the following testimony by Brent D. Sadler, senior research fellow of naval warfare and advanced technology at the Heritage Foundation Allison Center for National Security, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding":
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There is a comprehensive contest playing out today with China. This societal, economic, and military conte more
Hoyer Statement After Introducing Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement After Introducing Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after joining Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) to introduce the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which requires a packa more
Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, more
Kaptur, McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur, McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Toledo, OH - Today, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), more
McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul, Hoyer, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Li more
Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
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Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable, blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and vessels in later periods.
But it was also used in northwestern Iran nearly 2,000 years later. Almost 50 more
Wagner, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Wagner, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-Missouri) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 alongside 16 of their colleagues. This legislation -which honors the late S more
New Op-Ed - Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW OP-ED: Michigan Democrats Are In "Lockstep" And "Laser-Focused" on Defeating Mike Rogers This November
LANSING -- In a new op-ed for the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel highlighted how the party is in laser-focused on a single mission this November: Defeating corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers, who "only fights for himself, Trump, and the corporate specia more
ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation that would exempt sc more
