Cato Institute: Policy Approach for Powering AI Data Centers Without Raising Rates
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSrep) -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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New Policy Approach for Powering AI Data Centers without Raising Rates
Surging demand from artificial intelligence and data centers is colliding with an electricity system built for slow, incremental change. The result: multiyear interconnection delays, rising costs for existing customers, and growing reliability risks.
Cato scholar Travis Fisher and Glen Lyons, founder and chief advocate at Advocates for more
Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Modernizing NIH, Bringing Lifesaving Cures to American Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Modernizing NIH, Bringing Lifesaving Cures to American Families
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how to modernize the National Institutes of more
CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights(TM) 'Voice of the Customer' for Application Security Posture Management Tools Report
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights(TM) 'Voice of the Customer' for Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) Tools Report
CrowdStrike named a Customers' Choice for ASPM, receiving the top customer rating for product capabilities and high more
CTA Foundation Spotlights Accessibility Leadership and Innovation at CES 2026, Marked by Inaugural Accessibility Stage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Foundation Spotlights Accessibility Leadership and Innovation at CES 2026, Marked by Inaugural Accessibility Stage
The CTA Foundation marked a milestone week at CES(R) 2026 with the debut of the show's first-ever Accessibility Stage and a full slate of programming that reinforced the critical role technology plays in creating opportunity for all.
"CES 2026 marked a turning point f more
Dartmouth Recognized for Fostering International Studies
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Dartmouth Recognized for Fostering International Studies
The university ranks fifth nationally as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution.
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For the fourth year running, the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational Affairs has recognized Dartmouth as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students.
It's a designation Dartmouth has earned a total of seven times since the Fulbright Program--the U.S. government' more
Data Centers: How We're Protecting Customers While Planning for Big Energy Needs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Data Centers: How We're Protecting Customers While Planning for Big Energy Needs
Data centers are a hot topic right now, making headlines around Arizona and the nation. We want to share with you what APS is doing to protect reliability and affordability for residential customers while working to meet the needs of this unique business sector.
The data center industry is growing quickly more
Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Yiran Chen
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Yiran Chen
Andrew Tie
Yiran Chen develops brain-inspired semiconductor hardware to enable faster, greener AI at the edge.
In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Pratt School of Engineering. The $57 million in total investment strengthens Duk more
Excellence Measured in Impact: President Morehead Highlights 'Defining Chapter' for UGA
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Excellence measured in impact: President Morehead highlights 'defining chapter' for UGA
2026 State of the University unveils new AI investments alongside record-breaking achievements
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University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered the annual State of the University Address on Feb. 3, reflecting on a year marked by groundbreaking achievements, defining moments and exceptional progress.
"It i more
FAMU Positions Students and Faculty at the Forefront of AI and Data Science
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAMU Positions Students and Faculty at the Forefront of AI and Data Science
By Ashley Flete and Nevaeh Jackson
From classrooms to research labs, artificial intelligence is redefining how knowledge is created, taught and applied. At Florida A&M University, that transformation is being met with strategic investment and campus-wide collaboration throug more
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Three Ways Economic Data Will Strengthen Indian Country Over the Next Decade
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Three ways economic data will strengthen Indian Country over the next decade
Blending historical approaches with modern data applications, tribal leaders and organizations set the stage for the next decade of economic data innovations
Article Highlights
* Decision-makers across tribal government functions enhance economic data
* Technological advancements introduce new data applic more
Food & Water Watch: MD House Considering Bill Encouraging Gas & Nuclear to Power Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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MD House Considering Bill Encouraging Gas & Nuclear to Power Data Centers
HB0120 would require data centers development be co-located with gas-fired power or nuclear plants
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Annapolis, MD -- Today, a key House committee held a hearing on a bill that would require all new in-state data center developments to be co-located with gas or nuclear plants. If passed HB 120 wo more
From On-campus Efforts to National Outreach, SDSU Incorporates AI Across University
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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From on-campus efforts to national outreach, SDSU incorporates AI across university
Regionally and nationwide, South Dakota State University quietly has positioned itself as a leader in integrating artificial intelligence in higher education.
"Our approach is to promote AI literacy and competency across the university," said Victor Taylor, vice provost for graduate education and extended studies more
GE Vernova Launches GridOS for Distribution, the Industry's First Unified Solution for Grid Orchestration
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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GE Vernova Launches GridOS for Distribution, the Industry's First Unified Solution for Grid Orchestration
* Comprehensive software platform enables utilities to operate the distribution grid as one intelligent system, accelerating the transition to ultra-resilient power networks.
* Alabama Power among leading utilities adopting GridOS portfolio to advance grid orchest more
HPE to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SPRING, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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HPE to present live audio webcast of fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings conference call
HPE's Q1 earnings call is scheduled for March 9, 2026
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HPE (NYSE: HPE) will conduct a live audio webcast of a conference call with analysts to review financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending January 31, 2026.
The call is scheduled for Mon more
NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities
DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities
All are invited to attend a special presentation, "How Quantum is Changing Jobs, Industries, and Opportunities" on Thursday, February 12 from 2-3 pm in Altgeld Hall Auditorium featuring Quantum expert attorneys Robert Karr and Martin Montes, who are Partners at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Quantum Technology Indus more
NJIT Alumnus and State Senator Paul Sarlo Publishes Op-Ed on New Jersey's Energy Strategy
NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Alumnus and State Senator Paul Sarlo Publishes Op-Ed on New Jersey's Energy Strategy
New Jersey Senator and NJIT alumnus Paul Sarlo '92, '95 recently published an op-ed calling for a balanced and affordable energy strategy for the state. In the piece, Sarlo raises concerns about rising utility costs and highlights the need for a diversified energy mix to meet New Jersey's growing demand. more
Pallone Blasts Trump Admin for Blocking New Energy Projects and Raising Americans' Power Bills at FERC Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Pallone Blasts Trump Admin for Blocking New Energy Projects and Raising Americans' Power Bills at FERC Oversight Hearing
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Federal E more
Penn State Law School: Associate Dean Daryl Lim Comments in The Debrief on Sora AI and Copyright Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments in The Debrief on Sora AI and copyright law
He discussed how copyright law ties protection to human creative input
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Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, was featured in The Debrief discussing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video tools such as OpenAI's Sora. He offered insight in more
Penn State Law School: Associate Dean Daryl Lim Comments on Social Media Addiction Trial on PBS
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on social media addiction trial on PBS
He was quoted on 'PBS NewsHour' discussing how the case may shape future litigation
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Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was featured in a PBS NewsHour report analyzing a major "bellwether" trial testing social media companies' pot more
Penn State Law School: Dean Danielle M. Conway Shares Insights With TaxProf Blog About AALS Partnership
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news:
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Dean Danielle M. Conway shares insights with TaxProf Blog about new AALS partnership
The multiyear agreement between AALS and West Academic focuses on artificial intelligence
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Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway was recently quoted on TaxProf Blog in her capacity as president of the Association of American Law Schools (A more
Penn State-Great Valley Online Engineering, IT Programs Rank High in 2026 U.S. News List
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Great Valley online engineering, IT programs rank high in 2026 U.S. News list
Faculty use project-based learning, labs, case studies in high-quality programs
By Allison S. Duncan
Penn State Great Valley's online master's in engineering and IT programs have again earned high rankings in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Programs" for 2026.
Master's in Engineering program more
Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations
Purdue University researchers in the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine have received $129,072 from the Trask Innovation Fund to lead projects that will enhance Purdue-owned intellectual property for commercial use.
The innovations are in the areas of cell annotation, concrete and semicon more
S.D. State University: Improving Cancer Diagnostics With Precise Medical Imaging
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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Improving cancer diagnostics with precise medical imaging
By Addison DeHaven
A collaborative project between South Dakota State University's College of Nursing and College of Natural Sciences is improving medical imaging accuracy through the study of germanium, a chemical element found in the Earth's crust.
Cancer continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Heal more
Sabre Unlocks Access to 100,000 Chinese Hotels, Making SabreMosaic the Only Global Travel Marketplace to Include Domestic Lodging Content From China
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Sabre unlocks access to 100,000 Chinese hotels, making SabreMosaic the only global travel marketplace to include domestic lodging content from China
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a new agreement with Shanghai Fuxun Information Technology Co. Ltd. Through the deal, Sabre will add more than 100,000 domestic hot more
SCSU Hosts Conference on Teaching, Learning, and AI's Expanding Role
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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SCSU Hosts Conference on Teaching, Learning, and AI's Expanding Role
Faculty and higher education leaders from across Connecticut gathered at Southern Connecticut State University on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for a full-day conference examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, and academic identity.
The event, part of SCSU's 2025-2026 Generative Artificial Intelligence more
Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe From UAE Officials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe from UAE Officials
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van more
Senator Hassan Presses Toy Company on Child Safety and Privacy Practices After Children's Conversations With Its AI Chat Toy Were Left Exposed to Any Gmail User
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Senator Hassan Presses Toy Company on Child Safety and Privacy Practices After Children's Conversations With its AI Chat Toy Were Left Exposed to Any Gmail User
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, today pressed bondu, a company that makes interactive AI toys for children, for more more
Strategic IT Team Increasing Efficiency in Their Requirements
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news:
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Strategic IT team increasing efficiency in their requirements
By Elizabeth Urbaniak
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - Jennifer Barker, Strategic Information Technology director at Army Contracting Command- Rock Island, and her team have been innovative and efficient in how they handle their requirements. The teams have actively adopted creative acquisition methods that put into practice the more
Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Accelerating Nuclear Engineering Research With AI
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Accelerating nuclear engineering research with AI
A nuclear engineering doctoral student at Texas A&M is building physics-informed, AI-powered frameworks to help automate information gathering and streamline workflows for nuclear research.
By Julianne Hodges
Nuclear power has been proposed as a solution to meet the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. But what if AI more
UAlbany to Lead Empire AI SUNY Partnerships, Advancing AI for the Public Good
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany to Lead Empire AI SUNY Partnerships, Advancing AI for the Public Good
By Amy Geduldig
The University at Albany will partner with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College to strengthen AI teaching and research across the region as part of new Empire AI campus partnerships.
The partnerships, announced last week by Gov. Kathy Hochul, prioritize hands-on opportunities for stud more
UIC and WordPress Foundation Launch Workforce-focused AI Literacy Course
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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UIC and WordPress Foundation launch workforce-focused AI literacy course
The University of Illinois Chicago and the WordPress Foundation have launched the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, an initiative to accelerate open-source systems. Made possible by a donation from tech firm Automattic, the fund will support the country's first workforce-focused AI literacy course, AI Leader more
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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UpSurge Baltimore Announces 2026 Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Award Recipients
Nine student-founded startups to receive $50,000 non-dilutive awards and ecosystem support
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UpSurge Baltimore today announced the 2026 recipients of the Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards, recognizing nine student-founded companies more
Xcel Energy and GE Vernova Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement to Advance the Future of Energy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Xcel Energy and GE Vernova Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement to Advance the Future of Energy
* Reservation Agreement for five, GE Vernova F-class gas turbines
* Capacity Reservation Agreement to utilize multiple gigawatts of GE Vernova wind turbines in future projects
* Additionally, the companies are collaborating on several grid equipment opportunities that build on a critical order more
29 Missouri S&T researchers rank among world's top 0.05% of scholars
ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 3 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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29 Missouri S&T researchers rank among world's top 0.05% of scholars
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Researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the top 0.05% cited scholars in their specialty areas, recognized either for their lifetime of work or for research over the past five years, according to the 2025 Highly Ranked Scholars list developed by ScholarGPS.
For lifetime rankings, Dr. Sajal Das, S&T's Danie more
5-Year SASE Forecast Reaches $97B as Spending Nearly Triples, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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5-Year SASE Forecast Reaches $97B as Spending Nearly Triples, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - February 3, 2026 - According to a recently published forecast report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, sec more
93 Countries Worldwide at Risk of Losing Nearly 23 Million More People by 2030
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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93 Countries Worldwide at Risk of Losing Nearly 23 Million More People by 2030
* ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 21 in Asia, 12 in Latin America, 12 in MENA, and 10 in Europe
* New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will r more
Army Reserve leaders walk historical paths of transformation
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve leaders walk historical paths of transformation
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -
"I want you to view Valley Forge as a forward operating base," said Stephen Harlan, command historian for the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division, during the division's first staff ride of the year Jan. 23.
Staff rides are crucial for leader development, using historical battlefields to teach leader more
Bryant, University of Cape Town partner to expand global academic collaboration
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant, University of Cape Town partner to expand global academic collaboration
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Smithfield, R.I. -Bryant University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cape Town -the top-ranked higher education institution in Africa, according to U.S. News and World Report -formalizing a strategic partnership designed to expand global academic collaboration, experiential learning opportunitie more
Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on Strategic Competition in a Post-New START Treaty Environment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on Strategic Competition in a Post-New START Treaty Environment
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to receive testimony and examine the dynamics of strategic competition post-New START.
Admiral (ret.) Charles A. Richard, USN, the former Commander of United S more
Community Applauds Congressman Fong for Securing $104 Million for District in FY26 Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Community Applauds Congressman Fong for Securing $104 Million for District in FY26 Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in favor of the government funding agreement passed by the Senate last week, ending the partial government shutdown and continuing to deliver results for the Central Valley. The legislation enacts five full-year FY26 appropriations bills previousl more
Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth?
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth?
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Highlights
* Yu Tian is making significant strides in medical AI in pursuit of helping everyone enjoy a quality life through age 100.
* UCF is the perfect place for his research, with access to computer science experts, a cutting-edge medical college and industry partnerships.
Every day, Yu Tian clocks in to his AI and Imaging in Medicine (AIM) Rese more
Counter intelligence
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Counter intelligence
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How can artificial intelligence step out of a screen and become something we can physically touch and interact with?
That question formed the foundation of class 4.043/4.044 (Interaction Intelligence), an MIT course focused on designing a new category of AI-driven interactive objects. Known as large language objects (LLOs), these physical interfaces extend l more
CUNY: Just Joshing - February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026, by President Joshua C. Brumberg:
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Dear colleagues,
A new year, a new semester but, unfortunately, headlines that are all too familiar.
This Groundhog Day, I'm reminded of the movie Groundhog Day, which centers on a weatherman (a well-cast Bill Murray) reliving the same day repeatedly. Last year at this time I wrote about how immigrants have enriched our country. Unfortunat more
Dassault Systemes and NVIDIA Partner to Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins
SANTA CLARA, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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Dassault Systemes and NVIDIA Partner to Build Industrial AI Platform Powering Virtual Twins
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News Summary:
* Shared industrial AI architecture combines Virtual Twins and AI infrastructure deployable at scale.
* Science-validated world models position industrial AI as a mis more
Economy Statement for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Economy Statement for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
Introduction
The U.S. economy remains resilient. While the picture of economic activity last quarter is somewhat obscured by the shutdown-related delay of official government statistics - as well as some missing data for October - economic data received through January 30, 2026 suggest that growth remained solid in 4Q2 more
Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff m more
Fedorchak calls out blue states for policies driving up energy costs, urges FERC action on reliability risks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak calls out blue states for policies driving up energy costs, urges FERC action on reliability risks
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Washington, D.C. - During an Energy Subcommittee hearing on FERC oversight, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) challenged claims that Republican energy policies are driving higher costs, highlighted North Dakota's record of low-cost, reliable power, and urged federal regulators to more
Florida State University announces Spring 2026 exhibitions and community programming
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University announces Spring 2026 exhibitions and community programming
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Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts and the College of Fine Arts have announced a schedule of exhibitions, workshops and symposia for the spring semester.
The programming spans the college's network of gallery spaces, including the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA), the William Johnston Building (WJB) Gallery, t more
Four on faculty to receive DOE early-career grants
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Four on faculty to receive DOE early-career grants
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Four Cornell faculty members are among 99 researchers across the U.S. who have been awarded grants by the U.S. Department of Energy as part of its Office of Science Early Career Research Program.
Debanjan Chowdhury, associate professor of physics, and Jennet Dickinson, assistant professor of physics, in the College of Arts and Sciences; Matthew Reid, associat more
FSU expert offers perspective on the resurgence of classical music
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU expert offers perspective on the resurgence of classical music
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Classical music is having a moment, and this time it's capitalizing on a younger generation in the digital era.
According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 people conducted by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, more people under 35 were listening to orchestral music (65%) daily than individuals aged 55 or older (57%). For the first time, youn more
Garamendi Pens Article on Nuclear Weapons Oversight in Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Garamendi Pens Article on Nuclear Weapons Oversight in Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) on Thursday, February 5th, the last nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) published an article (link is external) in Harvard Law School's Journal on Leg more
Goldman, Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
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Lawmakers Urge Independent Inspector General To Fast-Track Investigation Following Horrific Videos, Witness Statements, Reports Of Masked Immigration Agents Using Aggressive Force In Communities Across America
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Ayanna P more
Hearst Magazines Union Hold Walkout After Contract Expires
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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Hearst Magazines Union Hold Walkout After Contract Expires
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NEW YORK, NY (February 3, 2026)- Writers Guild of America East members at Hearst Magazines will hold a half-day walkout today after management failed to reach a deal on a second collective bargaining agreement with the 400-member bargaining unit. Their first contract expired on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The H more
Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
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WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted today against the Senate-negotiated government funding package, citing its failure to include basic guardrails to ensure humane, accountable immigration enforcement and protect Southern Nevada communities.
Rep. Horsford not more
ICYMI: In Bipartisan Appropriations Package, Shaheen Secures National and New Hampshire Priorities, More Than $43 million for 54 Granite State Projects
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Bipartisan Appropriations Package, Shaheen Secures National and New Hampshire Priorities, More Than $43 million for 54 Granite State Projects
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropria more
Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship
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MIT senior Katie Spivakovsky has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar and will undertake an MPhil in biological sciences at the Wellcome Sanger Institute at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.
Spivakovsky, who is double-majoring in biological engineering and artificial intelligence, with minors in mathematics and more
Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to name engineering and digital innovation center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to name engineering and digital innovation center
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Michigan State University today announced a transformative $50 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to establish the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a landmark investment that will accelerate MSU's leadership in education, research and workforce development across Michigan and be more
LF Chooses Rimini Street to Optimize ERP Support, Drive Innovation and Transform the Business
PLEASANTON, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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LF Chooses Rimini Street to Optimize ERP Support, Drive Innovation and Transform the Business
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Leading South Korean lifestyle brand turns to Rimini Support(tm) for its Oracle and SAP enterprise systems to achieve cost savings, improve quality and responsiveness and fund innovation
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Maine House Democrats: Committee Advances Kuhn Measure to Require Disclaimers in AI-generated Political Ads
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Committee advances Kuhn measure to require disclaimers in AI-generated political ads
Last week, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted in favor of advancing LD 517, a measure sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth. As amended, the bill would enhance protections for Maine elections by requiring political campaigns and political action committees to provide a disclosure label for an more
Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration
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California's most devastating wildfire - the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures - forced nearly half of all residents living within designated fire perimeters to relocate within a year.
That local exodus is documented by Cornell-led research that mapped annual moves between U.S. neighborhoods from 2010 to 2019 in more
McClellan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Robotics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Robotics
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), alongside Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act, bipartisan legislation to establish a national commission tasked with evaluating the United States' competitiveness in robo more
Media Tip Sheet: The Trial That Could Redefine Tech's Responsibility for Youth Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: The Trial That Could Redefine Tech's Responsibility for Youth Mental Health
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WASHINGTON (February 3, 2026) - A landmark social media addiction trial is underway in Los Angeles Superior Court, where a 19-year-old California woman alleges social media platforms contributed to her depression and suicidal ideation after addictive use beginning in her youth. TikTok and Snapchat have reached settl more
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber Appoints Jessie Lazarus to Lead New Rolling Stock Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber Appoints Jessie Lazarus to Lead New Rolling Stock Program
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber today announced he has appointed Jessie Lazarus to build and lead a new organization that directs the MTA's rolling stock strategy and ensures dedicated attention to the acquisition and lifetime costs fo more
Murphy on Trump's Secret Deal with the UAE: The White House is a Non-Stop Corruption Machine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy on Trump's Secret Deal with the UAE: The White House is a Non-Stop Corruption Machine
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to demand accountability following new reporting that a firm controlled by the U.A.E.'s National Security Advisor secretly purchased a 49% stake in the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. The d more
NBC Sports Selects Cisco as Networking Provider
SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
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NBC Sports Selects Cisco as Networking Provider
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STAMFORD, CONN. - February 3, 2026 - NBC Sports has selected Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) to provide AI networking technology for its all-IP production of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Feb. 6-22, and March 6-15, respectively.
With Milan and Cortina, Italy, in the same time zone as Paris, France, the pro more
Nebraska in the national news: January 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska in the national news: January 2026
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty offered expertise on California's drought recovery and U.S. trade policy for national news stories in January. The stories were among 30-plus featuring Husker faculty, staff, administrators, students, centers and programs during the month.
* Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the university's National Drought Mitigatio more
New Coalition of Leading Cancer Research Organizations Launched to Accelerate Early Detection of Deadly Cancers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release:
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New Coalition of Leading Cancer Research Organizations Launched to Accelerate Early Detection of Deadly Cancers
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$12 million awarded to six collaborative teams developing new approaches to the earlier detection and diagnosis of pancreatic, ovarian, and esophageal cancers
NEW YORK-The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced the launch o more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Chu Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Chu Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif-28) led 14 members of the California congressional delegation in urging nine of the largest insurance companies in the state to provide an more
One Strategy Studio Joins Radius Insights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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One Strategy Studio Joins Radius Insights
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ONE Strategy Studio, a leading AI-first strategic insights and innovation agency has joined forces with Radius Insights. Together, they say it will help brands move from brief to breakthrough in hours and get to bigger opportunities and better ideas in days, not weeks or months.
Today's leaders face a new reality. Markets move faster than traditio more
Oracle Reimagines Banking for the AI Era with New Agentic Platform
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Reimagines Banking for the AI Era with New Agentic Platform
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Oracle Financial Services is transforming banking with an enterprise-class suite of AI-infused applications, design tools, frameworks and pre-built AI agents. With these advancements, banks can benefit from intelligent, conversational interfaces and autonomo more
Purdue University: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 3 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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They're robots, and they're here to help: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings
Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like humans do -even when they communicate in only beeps and bloops.
At Purdue University, Sooyeon Jeong more
Rep. Chu and Sen. Schiff Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu and Sen. Schiff Lead California Delegation Members in Calling on Major Insurance Companies to Ensure Los Angeles Fire Victims Receive Fair Compensation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) led 14 members of the California congressional delegation in demanding answers from nine of the state's largest insurance companies about the barriers de more
Rep. Obernolte Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Robotics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Obernolte Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Robotics
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), alongside Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), introduced the National Commission on Robotics Act, bipartisan legislation to establish a national commission tasked with evaluating the United States' competitiveness in robotics and more
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects
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Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $14,184,000 in federal funds for 14 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package passed by Congress. These projects were submitted by local governments and non-profits across California's 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Linda Vista to Miramar. The Congresswoman's office pr more
SBE Council Statement of Support: H.Res. 1007 on the Adoption of AI in Financial Services and Housing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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SBE Council Statement of Support: H.Res. 1007 on the Adoption of AI in Financial Services and Housing
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The following statement of support for H.Res. 1007 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services and housing industries - can be attributed to Small Business & Entrepren more
Scientific machine learning researchers available to discuss where field is headed
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Scientific machine learning researchers available to discuss where field is headed
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Scientific machine learning is a growing field that sits at the intersection of physics and data: By combining physics-based models with machine learning -a form of artificial intelligence that designs computer algorithms to detect patterns in data and use these patterns to make predictions about new data -researchers are deve more
Sen. Sanders Issues Commentary to Fox News: We Need to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%, Trump is Right
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, to Fox News:
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We need to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, Trump is right
Permanent cap on credit card interest rates would stop Wall Street bank 'extortion' of working families
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We live in a nation of unprecedented wealth and income inequality -- where a handful of billionaires are getting much richer while the working class falls further and further behind.
Just since Electio more
Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe from UAE Officials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement on Reports of Trump Family Bribe from UAE Officials
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) relea more
SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group
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What if ultrasound imaging is no longer confined to hospitals? Patients with chronic conditions, such as hypertension and heart failure, could be monitored continuously in real-time at home or on the move, giving health care practitioners ongoing clinical insights instead of the occasional snapshots - more
Stand Out in the Job Hunt With These No-Cost Certificates
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 3 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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Stand Out in the Job Hunt With These No-Cost Certificates
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While Leo Dixon was working on his doctoral degree, he thought he might need a way to stand out. So, he decided to earn an artificial intelligence (AI) credential on top of his diploma. It gave him an edge over other candidates vying for the same positions as him. "As soon as I got that, doors started flying open, because it was something more th more
Student entrepreneurs win $40,500 in scholarship money at Riata Business Plan Competition
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Student entrepreneurs win $40,500 in scholarship money at Riata Business Plan Competition
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Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu
After months of preparation, student entrepreneurs at Oklahoma State University were rewarded for pitching their original business ideas to industry experts.
The Riata Center for Innovation and more
University of Puget Sound to Host First DataFest
TACOMA, Washington, Feb. 3 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news:
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University of Puget Sound to Host First DataFest
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The University of Puget Sound will host its first DataFest, a weekend-long data analysis competition, from March 27-29, 2026, in Trimble Hall. Students are invited to solve a real-world puzzle using a secret dataset that will be revealed at the kickoff event.
DataFest is a nationwide event organized by the American Statistical Association, bringing more
US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace's Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore
EVENDALE, Ohio, Feb. 3 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace's Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore
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Partnership with Singapore EDB brings AI-enabled inspection, predictive maintenance, and automated repair to speed turnaround and elevate customer experience
SINGAPORE - Febru more
UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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UTEP Press Announces Texas Western and Discovery Book Award Winners
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EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2026) - UTEP Press at The University of Texas at El Paso announced today the winners of its first round of book awards since relaunching the press in fall 2025. UTEP Press, which publishes a wide variety of popular and academic books, announced winners in two categories for its inaugural 2026 aw more
Virginia Commonwealth University: How AI is Changing Fashion
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 2, 2026, with Hawa Stwodah, assistant professor of fashion design, and Jennie Cook, assistant professor of fashion merchandising:
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How AI is changing fashion
Hawa Stwodah and Jennie Cook of VCUarts offer insight into the ways artificial intelligence is impacting design, production, merchandising and academics in the fashion field.
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Fashion might seem like a uniquely human pursuit -- from th more
CVPA Announces Recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awards
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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CVPA Announces Recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awards
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George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the recipients of the seventh round of its Young Alumni Commissioning Project Awards.
Two alumni were chosen based on the artistic excellence, career impact, and feasibility of their proposals and will receive financial, marketing, and productio more
Reverend Joseph Laracy Engages Global Dialogue on AI Ethics
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Reverend Joseph Laracy Engages Global Dialogue on AI Ethics
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The Reverend Joseph R. Laracy, S.T.D., associate professor and chair of Systematic Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST), is currently spending a portion of his sabbatical as a visiting scholar at the University of Oxford, England.
"I'm very grateful to the Faculty and Rector-Dean of Immaculate Conception Se more
Greenland
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Transatlantic Alliance Needs Strong Partners, Not Sentimentality
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, to RealClear World:
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The Transatlantic Alliance Needs Strong Partners, Not Sentimentality
By Kristen Ziccarelli
President Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum in Davos was predictably met with a mix of applause, skepticism, and outright hostility, particularly over one flashpoint: Greenland. But reducing the speech to a single geopolitical controversy mis more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Scramble for the Arctic -Greenland and Beyond
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026:
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The Scramble for the Arctic - Greenland and Beyond
A fierce competition for land and influence is underway in the High North, a campaign redolent of past territorial contests.
By Steven Wills
The latter third of the 19th century saw a vast European "scramble for Africa," as advances in technology, medicine, and communications allowed European explorers and colonizers to pen more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Where Will Italy Side in a NATO Divorce?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Where Will Italy Side in a NATO Divorce?
As Europe considers its future defenses, Italy is among those facing defining choices.
By Niccolo Comini
Whether or not you agree with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney that the old world order is rupturing, there's no question it's under huge strain. With the Trump administration making clear through statements and policy papers tha more
Dartmouth College: Checks and Balances In the U.S. Body Politic
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Checks and Balances In the U.S. Body Politic
David French and Sarah Isgur discuss the Supreme Court, law, and American democracy.
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In the past 25 years, the power of the presidency has grown exponentially while the power of Congress to check the executive branch has correspondingly diminished.
Of the three branches of government envisioned by the framers of the Constitution, the "judiciary is the last br more
Hudson Institute Posts Commentary to Arab News: Arctic Remains a Zone of Sustained Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, to Arab News:
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The Arctic Remains a Zone of Sustained Competition
By Luke Coffey
US President Donald Trump's recent statements about the need to acquire Greenland caused considerable division within the transatlantic community. Fortunately, these tensions appear to have been resolved for now. One posit more
DTU's Study Catalogue 2026 out now
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Feb. 3 -- The Technical University of Denmark posted the following news:
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DTU's Study Catalogue 2026 out now
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DTU's Study Catalogue 2026 gives an overview of DTU's Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), and Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering programmes and is an ideal starting point for prospective students and other curious readers who wish to learn more about education, teaching, and student life at DT more
Murkowski Highlights Wide-Ranging Wins for Alaska in Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Highlights Wide-Ranging Wins for Alaska in Appropriations Package
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) celebrated major Alaska priorities she successfully secured in the final appropriations "minibus" bill that completes five of the final six spending bills to fully fund the government. H.R. 7148 includes the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Arapahoe County Public Health Backs HHS Extension of PRAMS Data Collection Authority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Arapahoe County Public Health in Colorado has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong support for the extension of data collection authority for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This crucial surveillance system is recognized as a cornerstone of maternal and infant health monitoring across the nation.
PRAMS is among the few population-based data systems capable of capturing comprehensive more
BlueRibbon Coalition Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Preserve Motorized Recreation in Oceano Dunes Habitat Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to responsible recreation and conservation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The organization expressed its views on the ongoing discussions surrounding the Habitat Conservation Plan and the associated incidental take permit for the Oceano Dunes area in California.
The BRC emphasizes the importance of motorized recreation at Oceano Dunes, where many of its me more
Carlsmed Urges CMS To Recognize Importance of Cervical Device Classification
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Carlsmed, Inc., a company in the field of spinal fusion technology, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule for Calendar Year 2026. The letter emphasizes the necessity for CMS to accurately categorize its innovative aprevo(R) devices, particularly the aprevo(R) Cervical ACDF System, to enhance patient access and outcomes.
In its letter, C more
Center for Regulatory Freedom Backs OCC Proposal to Ease Licensing Rules for Community Banks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF), part of the American Conservative Union Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), expressing strong support for proposed Community Bank Licensing Amendments. These amendments aim to revise regulatory requirements for community national banks and community federal savings associations in a manner that acknowledges their unique role in pro more
Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Schools Opposes Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Schools has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, expressing strong opposition to Proposal MAA104000, which pertains to the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. This nonprofit organization, based in Santa Cruz, California, focuses on fostering environmental stewardship and leadership among youth through immersive outdoor education experiences.
In the letter, Ex more
Gatzke Dillon & Ballance Challenges Oceano Dunes Conservation Plan, Warns It Overrestricts OHV Access and Local Recreation Economy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The law firm Gatzke Dillon & Ballance LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) raising substantial concerns about the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area (ODSVRA). Representing EcoLogic Partners, Inc. and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, the firm highlighted potential conflicts between species protection measures and recreationa more
Glenn Brooks & Associates Warns Proposed Rule 45 Changes Could Jeopardize Due Process and Small Legal Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Glenn Brooks & Associates has submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 45. The organization argues that the changes would not only impact the professional process-serving industry economically, but also pose broader risks to due process and the reliability of subpoe more
Legal Impact for Chickens Urges USDA to Enact Binding Poultry Welfare Rules to Curb Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Legal Impact for Chickens (LIC), a non-profit organization advocating for farmed animal welfare, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), urging immediate regulatory action to reduce Salmonella contamination in poultry products. The organization emphasized the serious public health implications of Salmonella, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates causes 1.35 million infecti more
Legal Services Solutions Warns Proposed Federal Subpoena Rule Changes Could Undermine Due Process and Process-Serving Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Legal Services Solutions LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, raising serious concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization argues that these changes could lead not only to financial instability for the professional process-serving industry but also to grave systemic risks regarding the enforcement of subpoenas and d more
National Association of Professional Process Servers Raises Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule 45
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Administrative Office of the United States Courts, expressing serious concerns regarding proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45. The organization argues that the amendments, which authorize alternative service methods such as using U.S. mail and commercial carriers, could threaten the due process rights of individuals and significantly impact th more
Specialty Vehicle Groups Support Plan to Balance Species Protection and OHV Access at Oceano Dunes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), along with the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), expressing their support for the proposed issuance of an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) through Draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Oceano Dunes District in San Luis Obispo County, Californ more
Tech Industry Coalition Urges to Challenge German Courts Expanding Role in Global SEP Licensing Disputes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- A coalition of technology and innovation-focused organizations, including ACT | The App Association and the Software & Information Industry Association, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), addressing concerns regarding the increasing influence of certain German courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on licensing proceedings for standard-essential patents (SEPs).
The organizations are alarmed by the actio more
Universities Call for Modernization of Accreditation Standards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Capella University and Strayer University have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed updates to the accreditation handbook. The institutions seek to offer recommendations aimed at modernizing accreditation benchmarks to better serve today's diverse student population, primarily composed of working adults and nontraditional learners.
The letter emphasizes the need for accreditation criteria that accurately reflect the e more
University of Texas Southwestern Urges CDC to Strengthen PRAMS Data Collection to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The institution's obstetrics and gynecology department, one of the largest in the nation, emphasizes the need for comprehensive data collection to combat alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates, particularly in Texas.
In its communication, the medical center out more
Immigration
Ariz. House Republicans Act to Protect Law Enforcement After Attorney General Mayes' Dangerous Remarks
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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House Republicans Act to Protect Law Enforcement After Attorney General Mayes' Dangerous Remarks
Arizona House Republicans are moving to protect law enforcement and hold Attorney General Kris Mayes accountable after her public remarks suggested circumstances under which members of the public could use deadly force against police officers.
House Speaker Steve Montenegro and State more
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Statement On DHS Funding Negotiations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice Statement On DHS Funding Negotiations
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a national affiliation of four independent civil rights organizations, issues the following statement:
"We commend the Senate for not allowing the original Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding package to move forward as planned. However, it should not take more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: NEA and AFT Instruct Members to Wear Blue in Solidarity With Anti-Ice Movements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026:
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NEA and AFT Instruct members to wear blue in solidarity with anti-Ice movements
Left-leaning teachers are leading the charge to normalize far-left activism in schools as virtue and obedience to federal law as oppression, so it isn't surprising to see students treat the disruption of learning as a civic duty.
By Kali Fontanilla
Over the past several weeks, educators across the country hav more
Chinese National Extradited From Guatemala to Face Charges of Narcotics Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Material Support to Terrorism
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Chinese national extradited from Guatemala to face charges of narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and material support to terrorism
A Chinese national was extradited from Guatemala to face an indictment returned in the Eastern District of Virginia charging him with conspiring to import cocaine into the United States, launder money d more
Dartmouth College: U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Urges Action Over Dismay
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Urges Action Over Dismay
The New Hampshire lawmaker tells students "all is not lost" despite turmoil.
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With violence erupting at home and instability spreading overseas, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., challenged Dartmouth students to see uncertainty not as a barrier, but as a call to action.
"I would say, don't wait around. You have power now," Pappas told a crowd of 80 during a Ja more
Durbin Lays Out Senate Democrats' Demands To Rein In ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Durbin Lays Out Senate Democrats' Demands To Rein In ICE
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, urged his Republican colleagues to join Democrats to pass common sense reforms to rein in Pr more
House Repasses Five Full-Year Funding Bills, Restores Government Stability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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House Repasses Five Full-Year Funding Bills, Restores Government Stability
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 217 to 214.
This legislation, which enacts five full-year FY26 appropriations bills previously passed by this chamber, is now on i more
IFPTE Requests the House Pass Five FY26 Appropriations Bills and Ensure Administration Respects the Law and Constitution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news:
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IFPTE Requests the House Pass Five FY26 Appropriations Bills and Ensure Administration Respects the Law and Constitution
Ahead of the House vote to end the partial government shutdown by passing five Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills, Senate Amendments to H.R. 7418, IFPTE urged the passage of the legislation and also urged lawmakers "accountability, oversight, more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Moscow Leverages Extremism in the Balkans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow Leverages Extremism in the Balkans
By Blerim Vela
Executive Summary:
* Russia is exporting an illiberal governance model to the Western Balkans, using extremist movements, Orthodox religious networks, and sympathetic political elites to weave Kremlin-aligned narratives into elections, legislation, and public discourse.
* Transnational far-right networks more
Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids
Memo Purports to Give Agents Authority to Violate the Constitution by Forcibly Entering Homes Without a Judicial Warrant
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee o more
Minn. Gov. Walz, Attorney General Ellison Demand Answers on Number of Children Incarcerated
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison Demand Answers on Number of Children Incarcerated
Walz sends letter to DHS demanding answers on number of kids taken from Minnesota
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Governor Tim Walz today joined Attorney General Keith Ellison, education, health, and public safety leaders to discuss the growing harm federal immigration enforcement actions are causing to children, families, and Minnes more
NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities
DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities
All are invited to attend a special presentation, "How Quantum is Changing Jobs, Industries, and Opportunities" on Thursday, February 12 from 2-3 pm in Altgeld Hall Auditorium featuring Quantum expert attorneys Robert Karr and Martin Montes, who are Partners at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Quantum Technology Indus more
Pallone: Federal Agents Terrorize Communities Under Fraud Pretext
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Pallone: Federal Agents Terrorize Communities Under Fraud Pretext
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on "Common Schemes, Real Harm: Examining Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid:"
As anyone who more
Rand Issues Commentary: Venezuela After Maduro - Q&A With RAND Experts
SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 4 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Venezuela After Maduro: Q&A with RAND Experts
By Tahina Montoya, Marie Jones and Kelly Piazza
Today marks one month since the dramatic U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolas Maduro, the country's president, and brought him to New York City to face federal drug trafficking charges.
While many details about the operation are clearer now than they were in the immediate aftermath, it remai more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Report on Killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; Finds Trump Administration's Extreme Policies and Violent Tactics Led to Deaths
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Report on Killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti; Finds Trump Administration's Extreme Policies and Violent Tactics Led to Deaths
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released a new report highlighting Oversight Democ more
Rep. Grijalva Statement on Government Appropriations Package, Funding for DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Rep. Grijalva Statement on Government Appropriations Package, Funding for DHS
Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after voting against an appropriations package that included a Continuing Resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"ICE, and the mandate it serves, has bee more
Rep. Sykes Statement on Final Appropriations Package With DHS Stopgap
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Statement on Final Appropriations Package with DHS Stopgap
In response to the House's passage of the final appropriations minibus with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) two-week stopgap attached, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement explaining why she could not support the package:
"Just weeks ago, I proudly voted for a biparti more
Revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants Will Further Destabilize Springfield's Economy
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants will further destabilize Springfield's economy
Judge's ruling delays additional harm
The Trump administration aims to rescind Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, a move that would directly impact communities all around Ohio, especially Springfield, where the Haitian community has more
Senator Murray Calls on Senate Republicans to Work With Democrats on Serious Reforms to Rein in ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Senator Murray Calls on Senate Republicans to Work with Democrats on Serious Reforms to Rein in ICE and CBP
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic Leadership press conference regarding negotiations for the Department of Home more
SPLC Urges Congress to Demand Meaningful Limits and Accountability Measures on ICE and DHS
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 4 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news:
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SPLC Urges Congress to Demand Meaningful Limits and Accountability Measures on ICE and DHS
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is cautiously optimistic about the bipartisan continuing resolution reached by Congress to reopen the government as lawmakers continue negotiations on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill.
"We are encouraged that Congress has advanced a bipartisan comp more
Warren, Walkinshaw Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Warren, Walkinshaw Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-M more
"Reforms" to ICE are not enough. Abolish ICE Now.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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"Reforms" to ICE are not enough. Abolish ICE Now.
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National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following response ahead of the House vote on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes a two-week Continuing Resolution for the Department of Homeland Security:
"National Nurses United remains clear and unwaveri more
AAUP and Immigrant Professionals File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Gold Card Visa Program as an Unlawful Pay-to-Play Scheme
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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AAUP and Immigrant Professionals File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Gold Card Visa Program as an Unlawful Pay-to-Play Scheme
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Association of University Professors and a group of immigrant professionals today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's "Gold Card" visa program, which unlawfully sells U.S. residency to wealthy indi more
Advocates and Lawmakers Rally to Demand $175M for Immigration Legal Services Funding, Pass Access to Representation Act
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release:
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Advocates and Lawmakers Rally to Demand $175M for Immigration Legal Services Funding, Pass Access to Representation Act
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Albany, NY- Today, the Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity for Immigrant Families (CARE4IF more
America's first line of defense: The Southern District of Texas delivers record results in inaugural year of Operation Take Back America
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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America's first line of defense: The Southern District of Texas delivers record results in inaugural year of Operation Take Back America
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HOUSTON - A total of 13,964 cases have been filed in immigration and similar border security-related matters from Jan. 20 - Dec. 31, 2025, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Of those charged, 6,404 people faced i more
Amo Votes No on Funding DHS, Led Amendment to Repeal $75 Billion ICE Slush Fund Voted Down by House Republicans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Votes No on Funding DHS, Led Amendment to Repeal $75 Billion ICE Slush Fund Voted Down by House Republicans
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) voted against legislation that continues funding the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without securing significant changes to abusive tactics and constitutional violations from Trump's masked more
AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH FEBRUARY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH FEBRUARY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
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As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with February C.A.R.E.S. Van Events
With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one more
At ICE Headquarters and Press Conference, Rep. Summer Lee Reiterates Calls to Abolish ICE and Impeach DHS Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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At ICE Headquarters and Press Conference, Rep. Summer Lee Reiterates Calls to Abolish ICE and Impeach DHS Secretary Noem
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- FEBRUARY 3, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined House Democrats advocates, and stakeholders, outside of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Washington, D.C., to reiterate her call to fire Department of Homeland Securit more
Attorney General James Launches Legal Observation Project to Monitor Federal Immigration Enforcement in New York
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Launches Legal Observation Project to Monitor Federal Immigration Enforcement in New York
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the launch of the Legal Observation Project, a new Office of the Attorney General (OAG) initiative to monitor and document federal immigration enforcement activity in New York state and protect New Yorkers more
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on NPR's Morning Edition
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on NPR's Morning Edition
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NPR's Morning Edition.
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
A Martinez, NPR Morning Edition: After federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Macklin Good and Ale more
Brown Votes No on Funding ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Votes No on Funding ICE
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today voted No on legislation to fund the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agencies.
WATCH: Rep. Brown Floor Speech on ICE and Springfield, Ohio (link is external)
"In the last week, I have attended vigils in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights more
Case Votes To Fund And Reopen Seventy Percent Of Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Votes To Fund And Reopen Seventy Percent Of Federal Government
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(Washington, DC) -U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for federal funding, today voted for a package of six appropriations measures to end the current partial government shutdown and focus on full reform of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
As a member of h more
Casten Opposes Funding Bill Due To Lack of ICE Reforms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Casten Opposes Funding Bill Due To Lack of ICE Reforms
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted against H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, and released the following statement:
"I voted against the funding package considered by the House today because it failed to include guardrails to prevent the further murder of Americans, ensure due process, or address the ca more
Castor Stands Firmly Against the Trump Administration's ICE and CBP Brutality
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Stands Firmly Against the Trump Administration's ICE and CBP Brutality
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Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting 'no' on an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"This is a moral moment for America. After the brutal murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the widespread abuse of power by Immigration and Cu more
CASTRO, CASAR OPPOSE NEW ICE FACILITIES IN SAN ANTONIO
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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CASTRO, CASAR OPPOSE NEW ICE FACILITIES IN SAN ANTONIO
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February 03, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire a warehouse on the East side of San Antonio and turn it into a 1,500 bed 'processing center,' Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement:
"We should be closing down more
Chairman Aguilar: Rather than making life more affordable for American families, Republicans decided to use their signature piece of legislation to give a blank check to Kristi Noem.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Rather than making life more affordable for American families, Republicans decided to use their signature piece of legislation to give a blank check to Kristi Noem.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference to demand the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and concrete reforms at ICE more
Congressman Cohen Says Immigration Enforcement is Killing Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Says Immigration Enforcement is Killing Americans
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"What are they turning American into?'' he asks at Judiciary markup
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today spoke out against out-of-control immigration enforcement and misplaced priorities at a Committee markup. He also condemned "open and notorious unprosecuted corruption" more
Congressman Neguse Condemns Racist "Death Cards" Found in Eagle County, Demands Independent Investigation into ICE Activities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Neguse Condemns Racist "Death Cards" Found in Eagle County, Demands Independent Investigation into ICE Activities
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Lafayette, CO - Yesterday, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse joined Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, as well as the Democratic members of Colorado's House delegation in condemning alarming reports that families in Eagle County, Colorado, found " death cards (li more
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes "Hell No" - Again - on Short-Term Funding for ICE, DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes "Hell No" - Again - on Short-Term Funding for ICE, DHS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas, the first Latina to represent California's 29 th Congressional District, once again voted against additional funding for President Trump's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Krisit Noem's actions:
"Just as more
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Funding Package
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WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the six-bill government funding package that included Labor, Health, and Human Services; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; National Security, Department of State, and Rela more
CORREA VOTES AGAINST FUNDING ICE AND DHS IN FEDERAL SPENDING BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST FUNDING ICE AND DHS IN FEDERAL SPENDING BILL
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against federal funding legislation that included a two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released the following statement:
"Today, the House voted on government funding legis more
DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office
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ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists
WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new data that U.S. Immigration and Customs more
Dingell Calls on Administration to Reverse Visa Rollback Impacting Adoption Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Calls on Administration to Reverse Visa Rollback Impacting Adoption Case
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem requesting answers regarding the recently expanded pause on issuing immigrant visas for 75 countries, which has rolled back exceptions for international adoption visas.
"As you know, more
Duckworth Meets with Woman Shot Five Times by Trump's DHS, Marimar Martinez, Underscoring Need for Oversight on DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Meets with Woman Shot Five Times by Trump's DHS, Marimar Martinez, Underscoring Need for Oversight on DHS
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February 03, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Marimar Martinez to discuss Martinez's ongoing legal efforts to force the release the Border Patrol agents' body camera footage from and text messages regarding her shooting. Martinez-a pro more
Economy Statement for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Economy Statement for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee
Introduction
The U.S. economy remains resilient. While the picture of economic activity last quarter is somewhat obscured by the shutdown-related delay of official government statistics - as well as some missing data for October - economic data received through January 30, 2026 suggest that growth remained solid in 4Q2 more
Elfreth Votes No on Funding ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Votes No on Funding ICE
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) voted against an appropriations package, which included a two-week continuation of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation passed 217-214, ending the partial government shutdown.
"I have been clear that I will not support blank more
Ellzey: House Republicans Deliver, Move Nation Away from Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Ellzey: House Republicans Deliver, Move Nation Away from Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Houses passed legislation to end the partial government shutdown.
"Once again, House Republicans stepped up and got the job done," said Congressman Ellzey. "While some in Washington were willing to let the government shut down and create uncertainty for families, workers, and small businesses, our majority ca more
Goldman, Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
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Lawmakers Urge Independent Inspector General To Fast-Track Investigation Following Horrific Videos, Witness Statements, Reports Of Masked Immigration Agents Using Aggressive Force In Communities Across America
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Ayanna P more
Hawley Urges DOJ to Investigate Left-Wing Dark Money Groups Funding Anti-ICE Protests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Urges DOJ to Investigate Left-Wing Dark Money Groups Funding Anti-ICE Protests
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Department of Justice to investigate radical left-wing organizations and individuals funding anti-ICE protests-including those with possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
"I write to request that th more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Condemn Racist "Death Cards," Request Independent Investigation, Full Briefing
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper led his colleagues Senator Michael Bennet and Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen to condemn the reports that families in Eagle County, Colorado found " death cards more
Hispanic Federation Calls for Congress to Enact Robust Oversight, Accountability, and Reform of DHS Field Operations to Protect Constitutional Rights and Communities
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Calls for Congress to Enact Robust Oversight, Accountability, and Reform of DHS Field Operations to Protect Constitutional Rights and Communities
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Washington, D.C. - The growing abuses and flagrant dis more
Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
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WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted today against the Senate-negotiated government funding package, citing its failure to include basic guardrails to ensure humane, accountable immigration enforcement and protect Southern Nevada communities.
Rep. Horsford not more
Hoyer Statement on FY 2026 Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on FY 2026 Appropriations Package
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after voting to pass the FY 2026 appropriations package to end the partial government shutdown:
"I voted yes on the bill to fund more than 75% of our gov more
ICE Arrests Illegal Alien One Week Before Graduation from New Orleans Police Department Academy Training, Issued Firearm
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Illegal Alien One Week Before Graduation from New Orleans Police Department Academy Training, Issued Firearm
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It is a felony for an illegal alien to possess a firearm, and he did not have valid work authorization
WASHINGTON -ICE law enforcement arrested Larry Temah, a 46-year-old illegal alien from Cameroon, a recruit for the New Orleans Police Department on January 28, 2026 more
ICYMI - General Counsel James Percival's Wall Street Journal Op-Ed on Administrative Warrants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICYMI - General Counsel James Percival's Wall Street Journal Op-Ed on Administrative Warrants
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WASHINGTON - On January 22, the Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival, titled (link is external) How the Deep State Thwarted ICE Administrative Warrants.
The op-ed debunks the mainstream media's false narratives rega more
ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Discusses Reopening the Federal Government and DHS Funding Negotiations at Weekly House Republican Leadership Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Discusses Reopening the Federal Government and DHS Funding Negotiations at Weekly House Republican Leadership Press Conference
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans' overcoming Democrat objectionsto responsibly end the partial government shutdown, the status of DHS ne more
ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Discusses Reopening the Federal Government and DHS Funding Negotiations at Weekly House Republican Leadership Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Discusses Reopening the Federal Government and DHS Funding Negotiations at Weekly House Republican Leadership Press Conference
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans' overcoming Democrat objections to responsibly end the partial government shutdown, the status of DHS negotiations, and more
Jayapal Statement on DHS Funding "No" Vote
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on DHS Funding "No" Vote
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Committee, released the following statement regarding her "no" vote on the continuing resolution to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"I have been clear since the beginning of this funding fight: I will not be complic more
Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids
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Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement; Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government; and Rep. Luc more
Kennedy Joins DC Protest to Demand Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy Joins DC Protest to Demand Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus and fellow Democratic lawmakers outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters in Washington, D.C. to call for the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The demonstra more
Larson Votes Against Additional Funding for ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes Against Additional Funding for ICE
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a government funding package that would continue funding for ICE, with no restrictions to rein in the agency's abuses of power. Last week, at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Larson was illegally denied entry to an ICE facility in Burlington, Mas more
Liccardo Votes NO on ICE Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Liccardo Votes NO on ICE Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) voted against an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Before the vote, DHS Secretary Noem said ICE officers in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras. Liccardo released the following statement:
"Kristi Noem asserted that more
Littler Issues Commentary: California Workplace Know Your Rights Notice Requirement Is in Effect
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, by senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and associate Arien Koorn:
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California Workplace Know Your Rights Notice Requirement Is in Effect
California's Workplace - Know Your Rights Act (SB 294), requires employers to provide employees with annual written notice of key workplace rights. The law seeks to "equip California workers with knowledge of their rights that they can also use to protec more
Livestream Today: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Hold Forum to Receive Testimony on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Livestream Today: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Hold Forum to Receive Testimony on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and G more
Maine State Rep. Sato Introduces Legislation to Uphold Due Process in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Sato introduces legislation to uphold due process in Maine
Rep. Ellie Sato, D-Gorham, introduced legislation before the Judiciary Committee last week that would provide clarity for employees at Maine health care facilities, public libraries, schools and daycare centers that they cannot provide non-public information to federal immigration authorities like U.S. Immigration and Customs E more
McClellan Statement on Government Funding Package and Vote to Extend DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on Government Funding Package and Vote to Extend DHS Funding
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted against the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148, which includes a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security:
"Since the House last passed a Department of Homeland Security fundi more
MS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Virginia Governor Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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MS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Virginia Governor Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation
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7 of the 10 safest cities in the U.S. work with ICE law enforcement
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was instrumental in the apprehension of an MS-13 gang member and confessed murderer in Virginia just weeks before Virginia Governor Ab more
Murkowski Highlights Wide-Ranging Wins for Alaska in Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Highlights Wide-Ranging Wins for Alaska in Appropriations Package
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) celebrated major Alaska priorities she successfully secured in the final appropriations "minibus" bill that completes five of the final six spending bills to fully fund the government. H.R. 7148 includes the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, more
NEWS: Pressley Applauds Ruling to Temporarily Block Trump Attempt to Terminate TPS for Haitians, Continues to Fight for TPS Extension
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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NEWS: Pressley Applauds Ruling to Temporarily Block Trump Attempt to Terminate TPS for Haitians, Continues to Fight for TPS Extension
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Ahead of Termination Deadline, Judge Delays Trump Attempt to End Protections for 350,000 Haitian Nationals
Pressley Continues to Press for TPS Extension through Discharge Petition
Field Hearing Footage
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chai more
Olszewski to Vote - Again - Against ICE Funding Without Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Olszewski to Vote - Again - Against ICE Funding Without Safeguards
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(Washington, DC) - Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement ahead of his vote against a two-week extension of funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CB more
Peters Votes to Open Government and Continue Negotiations on ICE Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Peters Votes to Open Government and Continue Negotiations on ICE Funding
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill includes five agencies' full-year FY26 appropriations bills and a two-week continuing resolution through February 13 for Homeland Security.
"ICE has bec more
Reed Leads Calls for Fed's Miran to Immediately End Improper Arrangement and Restore Fed Independence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Leads Calls for Fed's Miran to Immediately End Improper Arrangement and Restore Fed Independence
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WASHINGTON, DC - Trump economic advisor and current Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran was nominated to a short, four-month term at the Federal Reserve that ended last Saturday, January 31. But Miran -who took a leave of absence as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers in orde more
Rep. Balint Votes Against Funding for DHS Amid Rising ICE Violence Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Balint Votes Against Funding for DHS Amid Rising ICE Violence Across the Country
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), Vice Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after voting against the Continuing Resolution that would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for anot more
Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation to Establish Standards of Care for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Introduces Legislation to Establish Standards of Care for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) in introducing legislation to establish standards of care for individuals held in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The Humanitarian Standards for Indivi more
Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Reopen Government After Partial Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Reopen Government After Partial Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, legislation to end the partial government shutdown.
"I'm extremely disappointed the SAVE Act was not included in the final funding package, and I more
Rep. Frankel Votes No on Funding for ICE, Demands Major Reform
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Frankel Votes No on Funding for ICE, Demands Major Reform
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Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting no on a measure that would extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security without significant reform to rein in Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE).
"President Trump's immigration enforcement has become a campaign of cruelty-tearing families a more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Stands Firm in Demand for DHS Reform and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Stands Firm in Demand for DHS Reform and Accountability
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On February 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released this statement following his vote to reject a DHS funding proposal that would give the agency more money without oversight, reforms, or guardrails.
"In just the last two weeks, nearly 2,000 New Mexicans have contacted my office t more
Rep. Gomez Votes NO on DHS Bill That Continues Funding for ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gomez Votes NO on DHS Bill That Continues Funding for ICE and CBP
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted NO today on both the Department of Homeland Security Continuing Resolution, which funds ICE and CBP, and the five-bill appropriations package.
The DHS Continuing Resolution keeps pouring money into ICE and CBP even as immigration enforcement grows more aggressive and d more
Rep. Kelly votes against funding for Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly votes against funding for Department of Homeland Security
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Rep. Kelly is impeaching Sec. Noem with 185 cosponsors
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the funding package that includes a two-week funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. The funding package passed 217 more
Rep. Mike Levin Votes No on 2026 Government Funding Package Over Failure to Rein in ICE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin Votes No on 2026 Government Funding Package Over Failure to Rein in ICE
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February 03, 2026
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package considered on the House floor due to the exclusion of commonsense accountability measures and guardrail policies for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Levin released t more
Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Revised Government Spending Package That Excludes Full-Year DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Revised Government Spending Package That Excludes Full-Year DHS Funding
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Package includes remaining full-year FY26 funding bills, excluding DHS
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of a bipartisan funding package to end the partial government shutdown and provide full-year funding for the remaining federal agencies, with the exception more
Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Funding Bill That Includes DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Funding Bill That Includes DHS
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against a Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package, which includes two weeks of stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
"I have supported the vast majority of bipartisan funding agreements in this bill, but more
Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Extending Funding for Out-of-Control DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Extending Funding for Out-of-Control DHS
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February 03, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against a set of bills that would have allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue its lawless and dangerous actions in cities across the country.
"When speaking to consti more
Representative Tran Opposes Funding for ICE, Demands Reforms to Protect U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Opposes Funding for ICE, Demands Reforms to Protect U.S. Citizens
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following his vote against the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which provides full-year funding for certain agencies and a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Secu more
Republicans Fight to Enforce the Law. Democrats Fight to Weaken Law Enforcement.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Fight to Enforce the Law. Democrats Fight to Weaken Law Enforcement.
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"Today, Democrats continue to choose illegal immigrants over American citizens. Democrats are the party of defund the police. Now, they want to defund our safety, our security, and our borders. Republicans refuse to allow this dangerous agenda to succeed."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Sena more
Ross Joins Over 50 Lawmakers in Calling for Answers on Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross Joins Over 50 Lawmakers in Calling for Answers on Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers
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Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), along with Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and 52 members of Congress in writing to the nation's leading elde more
Scott Joins Virginia House Democrats to Oppose Proposed ICE Facilities in Hanover and Stafford Counties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Joins Virginia House Democrats to Oppose Proposed ICE Facilities in Hanover and Stafford Counties
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WASHINGTON - On Friday, January 30, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) joined Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (VA-11), in sending a letter (link is external) to Department of Ho more
Scott Votes Against Funding Bill to Give DHS and ICE Unchecked Power
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Votes Against Funding Bill to Give DHS and ICE Unchecked Power
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on his opposition to the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which funds the Department of Homeland Security until February 13, 2026.
"Americans are seeing cities taken over by Immigration and Customs Enfo more
Secretary of State Rubio Congratulates Costa Rica President-elect Fernandez Delgado Electoral Victory
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio congratulating Costa Rica's President-elect Laura Fernandez Delgado's electoral victory:
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The United States congratulates President-Elect Laura Fernandez Delgado of Costa Rica on her clear electoral victory.
Under her leadership, we are confident Costa Rica will continue to advance shared priorities to include combatting narco-trafficking, ending illegal immigration t more
Speaker Johnson on Ending Government Shutdown: Once Again, Republicans Got the Job Done
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson on Ending Government Shutdown: Once Again, Republicans Got the Job Done
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WASHINGTON -After House Republicans overwhelmingly voted to end the partial government shutdown, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to reporters off the House floor.
"For some reason, many of the House Democrats wanted to shut the government down again and inflict pain on the American people," Speaker Johnson more
Speaker Johnson on Ending Government Shutdown: Once Again, Republicans Got the Job Done
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson on Ending Government Shutdown: Once Again, Republicans Got the Job Done
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WASHINGTON -After House Republicans overwhelmingly voted to end the partial government shutdown, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to reporters off the House floor.
"For some reason, many of the House Democrats wanted to shut the government down again and inflict pain on the American people," more
Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
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(Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026) - On January 31 st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of State welcomed a new commitment between the United States and Mexico that strengthens implementation of the 1944 Water Treaty, providing greater certainty for farmers, ranchers, and produce more
Statement from Congressman Adam Smith on Today's Vote Against Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Congressman Adam Smith on Today's Vote Against Federal Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after voting against the Senate-passed funding package that includes two-weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"Today, I voted against the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148. Congress has a constitutional responsi more
Tillis Demands Accountability from DHS on Immigration Enforcement Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Tillis Demands Accountability from DHS on Immigration Enforcement Operations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem seeking answers about interior enforcement operations conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including Operation Ch more
U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148 (link is external), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Congresswoman McCollum voted no on the legislation. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:
"Three thousand masked federal agents con more
Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Push for Expedited Probe of ICE's Violence After Watchdog Confirms Investigation
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Lawmakers urge independent Inspector General to fast-track investigation following horrific videos, witness statements, reports of masked immigration agents using aggressive force in communities across America
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more
"More People Are Like, Oh... We've Got to Vote:" Coloradans Are Ready to Fire Gabe Evans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"More People Are Like, Oh... We've Got to Vote:" Coloradans Are Ready to Fire Gabe Evans
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The Administration's increasingly unpopular immigration agenda and the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota "has resonated across the farms, oil and gas rigs, and shopping centers" in Gabe Evans' district, which "could imperil" the vulnerable more
Congressman Don Davis Calls for Secretary Kristi Noem to Resign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Calls for Secretary Kristi Noem to Resign
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) addressed the House to call for the resignation of Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
"We must restore public trust, and Homeland Security Secretary Noem has failed to take responsibility for her actions. At a time when our nation faces ongoing challenges a more
Federal Lawlessness in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release:
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Federal Lawlessness in Minneapolis
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The National Consumer Law Center condemns the unjust and unlawful actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and other communities, including the killing of protestors and separation of families. Actions that target and harass immigrants and people of color, violate the rights of protestors, and stoke fear in more
Inside the Core: Film Series Presentation
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Inside the Core: Film Series Presentation
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Inside the Core is pleased to present the first in its film series for the spring semester, Selma, about the famed march from Selma to Montgomery led by Martin Luther King, Jr. The film will be introduced by Reverend Forrest Pritchett. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers afterward, along with light refreshments. The film will be shown on We more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE SPENT TO BRUTALIZE AND KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS. TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE SPENT TO BRUTALIZE AND KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS. TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized while life in America is more expensive than ever, Donald Trump is using taxpayer dollars to fund ICE brutality and lawl more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE SPENT TO BRUTALIZE AND KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS. TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE SPENT TO BRUTALIZE AND KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS. TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized while life in America is more expensive than ever, Donald Trump is using taxpayer dollars to fund ICE brutality and lawlessness and not to make li more
McClellan Leads Virginia House Democrats to Oppose Proposed ICE Facilities in Hanover and Stafford Counties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Leads Virginia House Democrats to Oppose Proposed ICE Facilities in Hanover and Stafford Counties
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On Friday, January 30, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led her Virginia House Democratic colleagues, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (VA-11), in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Sec more
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Host Town Hall on Protecting Our Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Host Town Hall on Protecting Our Communities
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February 02, 2026
Tonight, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) held a town hall to hear directly from New Jersey residents as communities across the country grapple with aggressive immigration enforcement and rising conc more
Mexican couple sentenced for manufacturing, selling thousands of counterfeit IDs nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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Mexican couple sentenced for manufacturing, selling thousands of counterfeit IDs nationwide
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TULSA, Okla. -An investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Dallas uncovered a nationwide counterfeit document scheme resulting in the federal sentencing of two Mexican nationals who produced and sold thousands of fake IDs.
Karina Garcia-Salazar, 47 more
Moulton Files Amendments To Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Files Amendments To Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) filed the following amendments to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill, aimed at holding federal immigration enforcement officers accountable and protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals.
" Congress cannot keep pouring taxpayer dollars into an agency that more
Republicans Reject Amo Push to Cut $75 Billion from ICE and to Restore Health Care Stripped by Trump's Big, Ugly Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Reject Amo Push to Cut $75 Billion from ICE and to Restore Health Care Stripped by Trump's Big, Ugly Law
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) pushed for a vote to redirect the $75 billion from Trump and Republicans' Big, Ugly Law they earmarked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help undo their devastating health care cuts.
Amo offered the House versio more
Senator Marshall: We Will Force Every Hospital to Show Patients Prices Upfront
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: We Will Force Every Hospital to Show Patients Prices Upfront
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax's Wake Up America
Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax's Wake Up America with Marc Lotter and Sharla McBride to discuss the government shutdown, the Democrats' push to defund law enforcement, and President Trump's plan to bring down the cos more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Minnesota's Fraud Crisis Didn't Go Away. It Just Got Harder to See.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the Daily Signal:
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Minnesota's Fraud Crisis Didn't Go Away. It Just Got Harder to See.
By Cooper Smith
Before Minneapolis became a national flashpoint, before the protests and the nightly footage of chaos, something far more consequential was already underway: a sweeping fraud scandal involving billions of taxpayer dollars.
Federal investigators were digging into large-scale abus more
Durbin Votes For Five Bipartisan Government Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Votes For Five Bipartisan Government Funding Bills
Senate Democrats successfully separated the five bipartisan government funding bills from the DHS bill; Senate also passed a two-week stop gap funding bill for DHS while negotiations around ICE reforms continue
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Sena more
Statement: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Opposes DHS Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Opposes DHS Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement upon voting against the FY26 appropriations minibus, which included funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"ICE has turned into a roving secret police force responsible for the murders of at more
