AARP Launches Employer Alliance to Help Organizations Unlock the Value of Multigenerational Teams
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSjou) -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Launches Employer Alliance to Help Organizations Unlock the Value of Multigenerational Teams
With Americans living and working longer, the workforce now spans as many as five generations. To help employers better leverage this shift, AARP has launched the AARP Employer Alliance, an employer engagement program that provides resources and tools to help businesses attract and retain older workers and drive innova more
Adobe and Major League Baseball Expand Partnership to Power Next Generation Digital Fan Experiences
SAN JOSE, California, March 10 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and Major League Baseball Expand Partnership to Power Next Generation Digital Fan Experiences
Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) -- the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms -- and Major League Baseball (MLB), North America's most historic professional sports league, today announced a major expansion of th more
Arduino Announces Arduino VENTUNO Q, Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series
SAN DIEGO, California, March 10 -- Arduino, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release:
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Arduino Announces Arduino VENTUNO Q, Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series
The new platform by the leading open-source hardware provider is purpose-built for generative AI, robotics, and actuation -- making advanced capabilities accessible to all.
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Ahead of Embedded World, Arduino announced the upcoming launch of its newest platform to democratize edge AI, Arduino(R) VENTUNO(T more
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, Chairman: FIA Global Cleared Markets Conference
BOCA RATON, Florida, March 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on March 9, 2026, by Chairman Michael S. Selig at the Futures Industry Association Global Cleared Markets Conference:
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The Next Era of American Markets Leadership
Prepared Remarks for Delivery
Good afternoon, everyone. Before I begin, as is customary, I must note that the views I share today are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of the Commission.
It's a privileg more
Chancellor King Applauds SUNY Empire State Service Corps Students on Historic Turnout for Read Across America Week
ALBANY, New York, March 10 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Applauds SUNY Empire State Service Corps Students on Historic Turnout for Read Across America Week
Nationwide Effort from March 2 - March 6 to Support Reading Programs for Young Students
Throughout New York State, SUNY Empire State Service Corps Students Participated in Events, including Read for the Record on February 26
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. more
Common Sense Media Releases New Research on AI Attitudes Among Families
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 10 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Common Sense Media Releases New Research on AI Attitudes among Families
Report reveals differing views on AI usage, alignment on need for safeguards
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Common Sense Media, Echelon Insights, and Lake Research Partners today unveiled new research on families' attitudes toward AI, which paint a nuanced picture of how parents and kids view the technology's impact on daily life and more
CoPIRG Foundation, Consumer Federation of America Warns of Risks From AI Companion Chatbots In Mental Health Support
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- THE RISKS OF AI COMPANION CHATBOTS AS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - A report from CoPIRG Foundation, Consumer Federation of America - January 2026 (47 pages)
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The CoPIRG Foundation and Consumer Federation of America issued a report examining the growing use of generative artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and psychological support and raising concerns about the potential harms associated with these tools. The report evaluates how widely available AI more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Printing Electronic Parts for Next-Generation Technologies
ARGONNE, Illinois, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Printing electronic parts for next-generation technologies
Custom inks and advanced printing methods enable durable transistors for smart devices
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Argonne researchers show how printed transistors can last thousands of cycles and operate at low voltage.
Tiny electronic devices, called microelectronics, may one day be printed as easily as words on a page, thanks more
Duke Energy Announces Proposed Offering of $1 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 10 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Duke Energy announces proposed offering of $1 billion of convertible senior notes due 2029
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 (the "convertible notes") in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Secu more
Feinstein Institutes' Medical Marvels STEM Competition Challenged Students to Develop Gun Violence Prevention Solutions
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, March 10 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Feinstein Institutes' Medical Marvels STEM competition challenged students to develop gun violence prevention solutions
Sacred Heart Academy won this year for their plan called 'Operation S.A.F.E.'
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Sacred Heart Academy (Hempstead, NY) high school students were named this year's "Medical Marvels" at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Career Pathways' 14th annual STEM more
Food and Water Watch: Data Center Task Force Voted Down at MD, Montgomery County Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Data Center Task Force Voted Down at MD, Montgomery County Hearing
Commissioners fail to move study to analyze data center impacts
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Today, Councilman Evan Glass's data center task force legislation was voted down 3-2. Several councilmembers said they believed the county did not need a comprehensive analysis tailored to Montgomery County's needs. The vote follows a county town hall mee more
Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in India to Total $3.4 Billion in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Information Security Spending in India to Total $3.4 Billion in 2026
Rising Identity Threats and Regulatory Requirements Elevate Identity First Security on Executive Agendas
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End-user spending on information security in India is projected to total $3.4 billion in 2026, an increase of 11.7% from 2025, according to Gartner, I more
Gartner Identifies Three Pillars for Deriving Value From AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Three Pillars for Deriving Value from AI
Gartner Analysts Discuss Where D&A Leaders Should Focus to Grow AI ROI at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, March 9-11 in Orlando, Florida
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Only one out of every five data and analytic (D&A) or AI leaders are concerned that uncertain costs will limit AI value according to Gartner, Inc., a more
Gartner Sales Survey Finds 67% of B2B Buyers Prefer a Rep-Free Experience
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Gartner Sales Survey Finds 67% of B2B Buyers Prefer a Rep-Free Experience
Sales Enablement Must Shift From Static Content to AI-Powered Buyer Support
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Buyers want to engage on their own terms as 67% of B2B buyers state that they prefer a rep free experience, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights c more
GlobalFoundries Announces Availability of AutoPro 150 EMRAM Technology on Enhanced FDX Platform for Advanced Automotive Applications
SANTA CLARA, California, March 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries Announces Availability of AutoPro 150 eMRAM Technology on Enhanced FDX Platform for Advanced Automotive Applications
Highest performance, most reliable embedded memory technology in GF's NVM portfolio is now available for prototyping
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GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the availability of Auto Grade 1 ready embedd more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Guthrie Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Congress is Done Waiting for Big Tech to Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, to the Washington Post:
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Congress is Done Waiting for Big Tech to Protect Kids Online
The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/09/congress-tech-online-safefy-social-media/) today.
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HPE Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
SPRING, Texas, March 10 (TNSrpt) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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HPE reports fiscal 2026 first quarter results
Strong Networking Q1 results and increased profitability in Cloud & AI drive higher fiscal 2026 outlook
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HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2026.
"HPE delivered a strong first quarter, outperforming in our networking business and posti more
Internet Governance Project Issues Commentary: What Everyone Is Missing About Anthropic and the Pentagon
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on March 8, 2026, by student Seungtae Han:
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What Everyone Is Missing About Anthropic and the Pentagon
On February 27th, President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology after the company refused the Pentagon's demand to allow lawful use of its AI models for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous w more
KnowledgeWorks: Civic Education for Democratic Health and Thriving Futures
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 10 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on March 9, 2026:
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Civic Education for Democratic Health and Thriving Futures
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Civic education, KnowledgeWorks and iCivics say, is essential to democratic health and must be strengthened to help young people navigate polarization, engage across differences and contribute to a thriving civil society.
* Schools are uniquely positioned to rebuild pluralism, but doing so requires sustained investment more
NEURA Robotics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Physical AI and Cognitive Robotics
SAN DIEGO, California, March 10 -- Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, issued the following news release:
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NEURA Robotics and Qualcomm Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Physical AI and Cognitive Robotics
Highlights:
* NEURA Robotics and Qualcomm form a long-term strategic collaboration to advance next-generation robotics and physical AI and to work jointly on "Brain + Nervous System" reference architectures.
* The collaboration combines Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) Robot more
PALTmed Joins LTPAC Health IT Collaborative Letter on Federal Health IT Policy
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 10 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news on March 9, 2026:
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PALTmed Joins LTPAC Health IT Collaborative Letter on Federal Health IT Policy
As a member of the LTPAC Health IT Collaborative, the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) recently joined a coalition letter responding to the proposed federal rule Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperit more
Penn State-Harrisburg Joins National Initiative to Improve Student Success in Computing
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news:
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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
The campus is participating in the National Center for Women and Information Technology's Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs.
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Penn State Harrisburg has joined the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs more
Rowan University Announces $690M West Campus Project to Power Health, Manufacturing Innovation and Workforce Development
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 10 -- Rowan University issued the following news:
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Rowan University announces $690M West Campus Project to power health, manufacturing innovation and workforce development
Rowan University today unveiled plans for a transformative $690 million West Campus Development Project, an integrated district for health, manufacturing innovation and workforce development that is expected to generate more than 5,000 jobs and reshape economic growth in South Jersey.
The more
S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew 'Total Assurance' Contracts With Sikorsky
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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S-92 Helicopter Operators Renew 'Total Assurance' Contracts with Sikorsky
Service provides predictable flight costs and parts delivery aligned with flight operations
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In a significant boost to S-92(R) helicopter aftermarket support, six operators during 2025 and early 2026 have renewed multi-year Total Assurance Program (TAP(TM)) contracts offered by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin more
Technical University of Denmark Report Outlines Strategy to Close Europe's Deep Tech Innovation Gap
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- From Strategy to Action: Closing the European Innovation and Technology Gap - A report from Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby - March 2026 (20 pages)
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The Technical University of Denmark issued a report summarizing insights and recommendations that emerged from the ASCEND Innovation Conference on strengthening Europe's deep-tech ecosystem and global competitiveness. The report consolidates discussions from policymakers, investors, researcher more
UIS Professors Co-author 'AI for Sustainable Business' Book
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 10 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news:
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UIS professors co-author "AI for Sustainable Business" book
Author: Ashley Earnest
Salem L. Boumediene, an associate professor, and Salma Boumediene, an adjunct professor, at the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management, have co-authored a new book titled "AI for Sustainable Business: Leveraging Technology for a Better Future."
Published by Routledge more
UND Second Annual AI and Human Innovation Showcase is March 20
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, March 10 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release:
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UND Second Annual AI and Human Innovation Showcase is March 20
Free, day-long event will explore how artificial intelligence can be used as partner in human thought and endeavors across disciplines
The University of North Dakota's AI and Human Innovation Initiative is excited to announce its second annual AI and Human Innovation Showcase, taking place on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Thi more
University of Utah: AI Tool Streamlines Drug Synthesis
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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AI tool streamlines drug synthesis
A machine-learning system trained on sparse data predicts how molecules form, cutting months of lab work to days, at a fraction of the cost.
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Drug discovery is like molecular Tetris. Chemists snap atoms together, adjusting the pieces until everything fits and suddenly, a molecule makes a promising new medicine. Normally, creating better molecules con more
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 10 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Examines Antisemitism, Foreign Policy
By Scott Craig
World-renowned journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens emphasized the importance of global stability for economic prosperity, criticized the decline in civics education and stressed the irreplaceable value of a liberal arts education at the 21st annual Westmont President's Breakfast on Feb. 27. more
White House: President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home -- delivering trillions of dollars in new investme more
Year of Impact at UC's 1819 Learning Lab
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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A year of impact at UC's 1819 Learning Lab
Where learning becomes leverage
By Diana Lara, laradm@ucmail.uc.edu
At the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub, the Learning Lab serves as a hands-on innovation and workforce development resource for business partners, helping teams learn faster, work smarter and deliver results sooner.
Led by director Nicholas Partridge along with team members R more
'ATLAS' System Lifts Johns Hopkins APL Leadership in Automated Experimentation
LAUREL, Maryland, March 9 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release:
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'ATLAS' System Lifts Johns Hopkins APL Leadership in Automated Experimentation
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An interdisciplinary team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has applied artificial intelligence to automate microcapsule experimentation. This has reduced the time per person on each experiment by more than 80%, enabling more ex more
'The Power of Community': Rising Climate Leaders Reflect on Week at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 9 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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'The power of community': rising climate leaders reflect on week at Yale
Participants in the Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship, a program at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, recently gathered on campus for a week of dialogue and professional development.
By Mike Cummings
Trishna Nagrani leads Asian expansion for Climeworks, a global carbon removal company. That focus on capturing and storing ca more
AI That Taught Itself: USC Researchers Show How Artificial Intelligence Can Learn What It Never Knew
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The AI That Taught Itself: USC Researchers Show How Artificial Intelligence Can Learn What It Never Knew
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For years, the guiding assumption of artificial intelligence has been simple: an AI is only as good as the data it has seen. Feed it more, train it longer, and it performs better. Feed it less, and it stumbles.
A new study from the USC Viterbi School more
Cato Expert Warns of First Amendment Stakes in Anthropic-Pentagon Dispute
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Expert Warns of First Amendment Stakes in Anthropic-Pentagon Dispute
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Today, Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after Anthropic's AI model, Claude, was labeled as a threat to national security and listed as a supply chain risk. Following the lawsuit, Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute, released the following stateme more
CCIA Submits Comments to NIST Regarding Privacy and Security of AI Agents
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Submits Comments to NIST Regarding Privacy and Security of AI Agents
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association has submitted comments in response to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s request for information on security considerations for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
CCIA's comments more
ChatGPT Edu access now available to Clemson students, faculty, staff
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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ChatGPT Edu access now available to Clemson students, faculty, staff
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Clemson Computing Information Technology
Clemson University students, faculty and staff now have free access to ChatGPT Edu. The secure, institutionally managed version of ChatGPT will expand generative AI capabilities for the University community, while protecting University information.
Available through Clemson's partnership wit more
CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Clarence Anthony, NLC CEO and Executive Director, on Local Leadership in Challenging Times
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Clarence Anthony, NLC CEO and Executive Director, on Local Leadership in Challenging Times
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Boston -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Clarence E. Anthony, NLC CEO and Executive Director, in conversation with Boston journalist Crystal Haynes from the Massachusetts Munici more
Congressman Ciscomani Announces Winner of 2025 App Challenge
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Ciscomani Announces Winner of 2025 App Challenge
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is proud to announce the winner of Arizona's Sixth Congressional District 2025 Congressional App Challenge: Joshua Valdez from Cienega High School.
Joshua's App is titled 'ServeArizona' and connects volunteers with organizations to give school clubs a way to track member volunteer more
Evidence and the Deepfake Problem
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Evidence and the Deepfake Problem
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AI engines have grown increasingly adept at producing realistic images and audio, heightening concerns around the misuse of deepfake evidence in the legal process. Yet scholars, policymakers, and courts have yet to arrive at a consensus on how to manage this new challenge.
In his essay " Deepfakes, Photographs, and Trust in Evidence," Vanderbilt Law Professor and evid more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections - March 9, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Hello Team FCPS,
What an incredible, almost spring like weekend!! Looking forward to the week upcoming, and as we have adjusted our clocks again, this time springing forward, we will have more light each evening though it may be darker each morning for a while. As we adjust to the new time, I would suggest we all get to bed early Sunday night ;>)
Lots more
First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership
By Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera, Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders more
First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, March 9 -- Air University posted the following news:
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First Sergeant Academy sharpens readiness through wargaming, data-driven leadership
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The First Sergeant Academy is updating its curriculum to place greater emphasis on strategic wargaming, data-informed leadership and emerging technologies, preparing senior enlisted leaders to support Airmen and sustain readiness in complex operational environments.
The changes support Air University's mission to develop leade more
Former commerce secretary says long-term bet on AI is good for the workforce
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Former commerce secretary says long-term bet on AI is good for the workforce
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is raising the alarm about AI's impact on jobs and says the government, educators and industry need to work together to ease the transition.
by Cody Mello-Klein March 9, 2026
Gina Raimondo knows firsthand what happens when the U.S. is not prepared for more
Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 9 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
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Ben Rhodes tells PC audience military power cannot reshape political systems
With tensions escalating in the Middle East following recent U.S. attacks on Iran, former White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a Presbyterian College audience that more
GE HealthCare announces U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for View, a next generation diagnostic viewer enabling anywhere access to radiologists
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release:
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GE HealthCare announces U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for View, a next generation diagnostic viewer enabling anywhere access to radiologists
* Built for the demands of modern imaging, View streamlines workflows, and helps enhance patient care as the advanced diagnostic viewer powering the Genesis Radiology Workspace [1]
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GE HealthCare today announced that View, the powerful viewer wi more
Harnessing AI for the future: Army unveils Project ARIA
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Harnessing AI for the future: Army unveils Project ARIA
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The U.S. Army announced on March 5 the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers.
Project ARIA addresses critical Army challenges by partnering with leading tec more
Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Penn State Harrisburg has joined the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs, a nationally recognized initiative that supports institutions working to expand access to and improve student success in computing.
As part more
Improving AI models' ability to explain their predictions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Improving AI models' ability to explain their predictions
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In high-stakes settings like medical diagnostics, users often want to know what led a computer vision model to make a certain prediction, so they can determine whether to trust its output.
Concept bottleneck modeling is one method that enables artificial intelligence systems to explain their decision-making process. Thes more
Improving robots' social skills: Purdue professor programs robots for improved nonverbal communication to better support humans
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Improving robots' social skills: Purdue professor programs robots for improved nonverbal communication to better support humans
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 Uni more
Intel Launches Core Series 2 Processor with Real-Time Performance and Expands Edge AI Portfolio
SANTA CLARA, California, March 9 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Launches Core Series 2 Processor with Real-Time Performance and Expands Edge AI Portfolio
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* Intel(r) Core(tm) Series 2 processors with P-cores launches as industrial-ready platform for mission-critical edge applications
* Edge AI Suite for Health & Life Sciences provides more
ITI Outlines Key Considerations to Secure Agentic AI Systems
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Outlines Key Considerations to Secure Agentic AI Systems
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI shared i n itial perspectives and recommendations with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) on secur ing agentic AI systems - the next frontier of AI technology.
While agentic AI introduces opportunities, its capabilities a more
MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress 2026 to Explore MEMS and Sensors at the Edge of Perception
MILPITAS, California, March 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress 2026 to Explore MEMS and Sensors at the Edge of Perception
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MILPITAS, Calif. -March 9, 2026 - Industry leaders across the global MEMS and sensors ecosystem will convene March 31-April 2 at the MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress (MSEC 2026) at the Hyatt Regency Bosto more
Michigan State University: Even virtual audiences can trigger stress in public speakers, study finds
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Even virtual audiences can trigger stress in public speakers, study finds
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Standing on a virtual stage before a room full of digital eyes may feel artificial, but new research from the Department of Communication shows the body responds as if the experience is real.
In a recently published study in Scientific Reports, part of the Nature Portfolio, researchers examined how audience feedback in imm more
NAB Announces 2026 Engineering Achievement Award Winners
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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NAB Announces 2026 Engineering Achievement Award Winners
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Bert Goldman and Harvey Arnold to be honored at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas
Washington, D.C.-The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced that broadcast engineers and executives Bert Goldman and Harvey Arnold are the 2026 recipients of NAB's Engineering Achievement Awards. They will be hono more
New model may predict preeclampsia in late pregnancy
ITHACA, New York, March 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New model may predict preeclampsia in late pregnancy
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A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy.
Preeclampsia is a sudden onset condition that involves high blood pressure prior to delivery. It affects about 2% to 8% of pregnancies worldwide and can have serious consequences for bot more
Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute Announces 2026 Research and Training Grants
HAMILTON, New York, March 9 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute Announces 2026 Research and Training Grants
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The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute (Picker ISI) has announced this year's awards supporting interdisciplinary research, training, and student-centered scholarship at Colgate. The funded projects unite Colgate faculty, students, and external partners to combine complementary expertise, build new tools and datase more
Schwartzman Part of Team Awarded $1 Million Sloan Foundation Grant
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Schwartzman Part of Team Awarded $1 Million Sloan Foundation Grant
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Gabe Schwartzman, assistant professor of human geography in the College of Arts and Sciences, is a co-principal investigator of a project funded through a $1 million Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant. The three-year collaborative research project will track and monitor the development of data centers in Tennessee, Georgia, and Virgi more
SEI Engages IBM to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation Through Agentic AI
ARMONK, New York, March 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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SEI Engages IBM to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation Through Agentic AI
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OAKS, Pa., March 9, 2026 - SEI (r) (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced it has joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM ) to accelerate enterprise transformation through agentic AI and automation and modernize how it operates, innovates, and delivers value to clients-reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainable gro more
Students with lower self-control tend to procrastinate with short-form video - sleep suffers, but not grades, study finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Students with lower self-control tend to procrastinate with short-form video; sleep suffers, but not grades, study finds
Who among us hasn't put off doing something we know we need to do while scrolling through just a few more TikToks, Instagram reels or YouTube shorts?
New research from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Kansas has found that college st more
Technology Researchers Challenge Trump Policy Threatening Deportation for Work on Social Media Platforms and Online Harms
NEW YORK, March 9 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release:
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Technology Researchers Challenge Trump Policy Threatening Deportation for Work on Social Media Platforms and Online Harms
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WASHINGTON-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and Protect Democracy today filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the Coalition for Independent Technology Research (CITR) challenging the constitutional more
UA Little Rock Launches CORE Center to Advance Cybersecurity Research and Workforce Training
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Launches CORE Center to Advance Cybersecurity Research and Workforce Training
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As cyber threats continue to grow across industries, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is expanding its role in cybersecurity research and workforce development with the launch of the Cyberspace Operations, Research, and Education (CORE) Center, a multidisciplinary hub designed t more
University of California-Riverside: Data center water spikes could cost billions
RIVERSIDE, California, March 9 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Data center water spikes could cost billions
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing is outpacing the ability of many community water systems to deliver large bursts of water on the hottest days of the year to keep the nation's data processing centers cool.
A study by a UC Riverside research team in collaboration with Caltech found that community waterwor more
Vanderbilt Peabody professor selected for prestigious education association fellows program: Q&A with Laurie Cutting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Peabody professor selected for prestigious education association fellows program: Q&A with Laurie Cutting
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The American Educational Research Association has named Vanderbilt University's Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Special Education, a 2026 AERA Fellow, an honor recognizing the nation's top researchers in education and learning more
Wittman, Brownley Introduce Advancing Water Research and Collaboration (AWRC) Act
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman, Brownley Introduce Advancing Water Research and Collaboration (AWRC) Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration (AWRC) Act -legislation that would reauthorize the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2029 and increase the appr more
Women's Leadership Conference Examines Modern Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Women's Leadership Conference Examines Modern Leadership
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The 2026 Women's Leadership Conference gathered Minnesota Carlson alumni and business leaders for a day of sessions designed to inspire and motivate at every career level. Through two plenary sessions and 12 specialized breakouts, attendees explored the complexities of modern, inclusive leadership.
The morn more
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 7 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Modest job growth, signs of future hiring intent highlight latest tech employment data, CompTIA analysis reveals
Technology employment experienced modest job growth in February, with employers in the tech sector and the broader U.S. economy adding workers, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certific more
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering Announces Evolved Robots Born to Run And Refuse to Die
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering researchers developed modular robots with athletic intelligence capable of recombining in the wild and recovering from injuries. These legged metamachines consist of autonomous modules that snap together into various configurations. Each unit contains its own motor, battery, and computer, allowing it to function alone or as part of a larger collective.
Sam Kriegman, assistant professor of computer science, mechanical more
Penn State: 'Teach-a-thon' Contest Identifies Best Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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'Teach-a-thon' contest identifies best uses of artificial intelligence in teaching
Center for Socially Responsible AI announces winners of University-wide challenge to showcase innovative practices
By Jordan Ford
Penn State's Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) has announced the winners of its 2026 Teach-a-thon, a University-wide challenge more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Capital Gains Tax Options - Behavioral Responses & Revenues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41364) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Capital Gains Tax Options: Behavioral Responses and Revenues" by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Compared with most other tax provisions, the potential revenue gain scored for an increase in capital gains taxes is strongly affected by behavioral responses assumed by the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) a more
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10349) on March 4, 2026, by Bryce H. P. Mendez, defense health care policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Funding for FY2026
Members of Congress are frequently lobbied to add funding to annual defense appropriation legislation for certain medical research programs on a wide variety of diseases and topics. In addressing a more
Section 301 & China - The U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12125) on March 5, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: The U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal
On January 15, 2020, then-President Donald J. Trump signed a trade agreement with then-Vice Premier Liu He of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The agreement sought to resolve some long-standing compla more
Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General & Flag Officers Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44389) on March 5, 2026, entitled "Statutory Framework for Congressional Management of DOD General and Flag Officers" by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti and senior research librarian Sofia Plagakis.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In the exercise of its constitutional responsibilities to shape and oversee the U.S. Armed Forces, Congress has enacted an array of laws that gover more
Congressional Redistricting Criteria & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11618) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman:
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Congressional Redistricting Criteria and Considerations
Congressional redistricting involves creating geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Following each decennial census, House districts are first allocated among states through apportionment (or reapportionment), th more
Defense Primer - LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on March 4, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The LGM-35A Sentinel is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based leg of the U more
Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting - Key Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues
States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district more
Philippines Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) on March 4, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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The Philippines
Overview and Recent Developments
The United States and the Republic of the Philippines maintain a relationship that includes a bilateral security alliance, extensive military cooperation, close people-to-people ties, and many shared strategic and economic i more
Problematic Substance Use in the Military - Prevention, Treatment & Research Efforts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10951) on March 4, 2026, by defense health fellow Quadre Nichols and defense health care policy specialist Bryce H. P. Mendez.
Here are excerpts:
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Problematic Substance Use in the Military: Prevention, Treatment and Research Efforts
In 1982, Congress enacted requirements for the Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under more
Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman.
Here are excerpts:
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Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts
Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on March 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons off more
U.S.-China Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) on March 4, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Trade Relations
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the second-largest global economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) on March 3, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (Formerly the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle [OMFV])
Background
The Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle ( more
Budget Resolution & the Senate's Automatic Discharge Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11693) on March 2, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analysts James V. Saturno and Megan S. Lynch:
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The Budget Resolution and the Senate's Automatic Discharge Process
The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (the Budget Act) provides for the annual adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget that establishes an agreement between the House and Senate on budgetary l more
GPO DIRECTOR APPOINTS LEADERS TO DEPOSITORY LIBRARY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release:
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GPO DIRECTOR APPOINTS LEADERS TO DEPOSITORY LIBRARY COUNCIL
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern, on the Agency's 165th birthday, has appointed six new members to the Depository Library Council (DLC). The DLC has advised the GPO Director on policy matters relating to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and access to U.S. Government information for more
House Consensus Calendar - Principal Features Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13170) on March 2, 2026, by Jane A. Hudiburg, Congress and legislative process analyst:
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The House Consensus Calendar: Principal Features
Establishment in House Rules
First established in the 116th Congress (2019-2020), the Consensus Calendar provides an alternative route to the floor for certain unreported House bills and resolutions that have accumulated at least 290 co more
Muslim Holidays Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45003) on March 3, 2026, by reference and digital services librarian Maya V. Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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Muslim Holidays: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Judaism and Christianity. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, the number of followers of Islam in the United States is 4.5 million./1
Muslims annually observe two major more
Navigating the Appropriations Status Table Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47240) on March 3, 2026, entitled "Navigating the Appropriations Status Table."
The report is written by senior research librarians Justin Murray, Carol Wilson and Ben Leubsdorf.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The CRS Appropriations Status Table is an online tool for tracking legislation that provides annual funding for federal programs, projects, and activities. It displays the status o more
U.S. International Food Assistance Primer Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13162) on March 3, 2026, by Rhoda Margesson, international humanitarian policy specialist and Emily M. McCabe, foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist:
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U.S. International Food Assistance Primer
Global food insecurity generally refers to varying degrees of hunger and malnutrition among populations worldwide stemming from a lack of regular access to sufficient, saf more
Ukrainian Military Performance & Outlook Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12150) on March 2, 2026, by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and European affairs analyst:
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Ukrainian Military Performance and Outlook
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) have defended and repelled Russian advances, despite ongoing disadvantages in personnel and a smaller defense industry. The UAF has demonstr more
USDA's Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11573) on March 3, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Eleni G. Bickell.
Here are excerpts:
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USDA's Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates certain organisms developed using genetic engineering (GE) under its authority to prevent the introduction and dissemination of plant pests. In May 2020, USDA's Animal and Plant He more
Gold Star Designation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11200) on March 2, 2026, by Senior Research Librarian Carly A. Miller.
Here are excerpts:
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Gold Star Designation: An Overview
Background
During the years of U.S. participation in World War I (WWI, 1917-1918), an informal practice developed where some families would display service banners adorned with blue stars in the windows of their homes to signify participation in t more
HIPAA Privacy Rule - Overview & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12759) on March 2, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Overview and Issues
The final HIPAA Privacy Rule (the Rule) was first issued in December 2000, and a final modified rule was issued in August of 2002, pursuant to authority in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, P.L. 104-191). HIPAA was enacte more
Patent Law - Introduction & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12744) on March 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey:
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Patent Law: An Introduction and Issues for Congress
Patents, a form of intellectual property, give their owners certain exclusive rights in new and useful inventions. To encourage innovation, the Constitution gives Congress the power to grant patents to inventors for a limited time. Patents have been a part more
Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12014) on March 2, 2026, by social policy specialist Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security Retirement Earnings Test Overview
Background
Social Security is a work-related, federal insurance program that provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of a worker's retirement, disability, or death. Social Security retirement b more
U.S. & Israeli Military Operations Against Iran Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12662) on March 1, 2026.
The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jeremy M. Sharp, Christopher M. Blanchard and Jim Zanotti:
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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations Against Iran: Issues for Congress
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations against targets in Iran. The United States and Iran had be more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Nursing Scholar Kirkland Urges Inclusion of Graduate Nursing Degrees in Professional Degree Definition
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Tracie Kirkland, a nursing scholar with doctoral preparation in nursing practice and research, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to include post-baccalaureate nursing degrees in the definition of professional degree programs under the proposed Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule.
Kirkland shared their personal journey as a first-generation college student from a Historically Black College and University. T more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump Reacts to New Supreme Leader - "He's Not Going to Last Long"
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump Reacts to New Supreme Leader: "He's Not Going to Last Long."
It's a historic moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran, but not in a positive way. For the first time since the 1979 revolution, the position of Supreme Leader has effectively been passed down within the same family - something the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was supposed to fundamentally oppose.
The Irania more
Australian Leaders Discuss Australia to Provide Defensive Military Assistance to Gulf
CANBERRA, Australia, March 10 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following joint news release by Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles:
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Australia to provide defensive military assistance to Gulf
Iran's reprisal attacks continue to escalate, already at a scale and depth we have not seen before; 12 countries in the region are continuing to be targeted.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) alone has been f more
BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth & Push Up Inflation
LONDON, England, March 10 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news:
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BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens.
The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business organisation since last week's Spring Statement and renewed confl more
CAIR Calls on Rep. Jeffries and Sen. Schumer to 'Explicitly Oppose' Any Funding for U.S.-Israel War on Iran After Ecological Warfare, Rising Civilian Death Toll
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Rep. Jeffries and Sen. Schumer to 'Explicitly Oppose' Any Funding for U.S.-Israel War on Iran After Ecological Warfare, Rising Civilian Death Toll
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on congressional leaders, especially Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Iran-U.S. War - A Race to the Bottom
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Fabian Hoffmann, doctoral research fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project and non-resident fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security program:
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Iran-US War: A Race to the Bottom
Even if the US and Israel succeed in neutering Iran's ballistic missile campaign, there's another threat apparent from long-range drones.
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The central military dynamic of the current phase o more
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news:
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Chairman Garbarino in Newsweek: "Democrat Shutdowns Threaten Homeland Security Amid Heightened Threats"
Amid a heightened threat landscape and with fewer than 100 days until the United States hosts matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) published an op-ed in Newsweek, highlighting t more
Coons, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner Statement on Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 8, 2026:
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Coons, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner Statement on Iran School Strike
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appro more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program:
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Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost
A popular cliche in politics and life refers to chickens coming home to roost, meaning, to use another cliche, what goes around comes around. Our mistakes catch up with us. Currently, in the trade arena, it appears that it is chicken soup, rather than the c more
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 9, 2026, involving Clayton Seigle, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics:
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The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring--What Happens Next?
Global energy markets began the second week of the Mideast Gulf war with a historic price spike as energy exports from the region remained more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean?
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 9, 2026, involving Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean?
The Trump administration dropped its long-awaited cybersecurity strategy late on Friday, March 6. Its tone is largely commendable--it is a declarati more
DNC: As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Trump Says His Top Priorities Are an Unpopular Foreign War and Taking Over Elections
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Trump Says His Top Priorities Are an Unpopular Foreign War and Taking Over Elections
In a recent interview with CNN, Donald Trump said his top priorities are waging his illegal and reckless war of choice in Iran -- which has already claimed the lives of seven U.S. servicemembers -- and implementing restrictive voting laws across the country.
In the i more
DNC: House Republicans Sweat Midterms As Trump Doubles Down on His Reckless War and Tanks The Economy
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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House Republicans Sweat Midterms As Trump Doubles Down on His Reckless War and Tanks The Economy
As Donald Trump speaks to House Republicans at their annual retreat in Florida today, Republicans in Congress are increasingly worried about their midterm chances as the American people strongly disapprove of Trump's war of choice in Iran and his chaotic policies that are driving the economy into th more
FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 19th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The FBI issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 19th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson
Today marks the 19th anniversary of the abduction of retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. "Bob" Levinson from Kish Island, Iran. Bob, who served as an FBI agent for 22 years, vanished during a business trip in 2007.
"The FBI will never forget Bob, and we will not stop until we can provide answers to his fami more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Religion Unplugged: USCIRF's Religious Freedom Report Sparks Dispute Over US Policy Critique
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Religion Unplugged:
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USCIRF's Religious Freedom Report Sparks Dispute over US Policy Critique
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's 2026 annual report (https://www.uscirf.gov/annual-reports) , released more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Post: What Comes Next in Iran? Don't Ask Trump
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas J. Feith to the Washington Post:
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What Comes Next in Iran? Don't Ask Trump
Critics demanding a "day after" plan imply the president should adopt George W. Bush's outlook.
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President Donald Trump's critics say he has no strategy in Iran because he hasn't specified a goal or more
ICYMI: Senator Coons Says President Trump Owes American People Answers on Iran War in New MS NOW Op-ed
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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March 9, 2026
ICYMI: Senator Coons says President Trump owes American people answers on Iran war in new MS NOW op-ed
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) published an op-ed in MS NOW today criticizing President Trump for launching a war with Iran without a clear strategy, congressional approval, or a plan to protect American service members and civilians in the region. Sen more
IFRC Launches CHF 40 Million Emergency Appeal to Support Iranian Red Crescent Response
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 10 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued the following news release:
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IFRC launches CHF 40 million Emergency Appeal to support Iranian Red Crescent response
In Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has mobilized its network of volunteers, with logistics units, medical services, rapid response teams, search and rescue and pharmacies across the country to deliver essential humanitarian services and support people a more
Internet Governance Project Issues Commentary: What Everyone Is Missing About Anthropic and the Pentagon
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on March 8, 2026, by student Seungtae Han:
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What Everyone Is Missing About Anthropic and the Pentagon
On February 27th, President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology after the company refused the Pentagon's demand to allow lawful use of its AI models for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous w more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Georgia's Ties With Iran Shift Its Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by political scientist Brian Cooper in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Georgia's Ties with Iran Shift Its Foreign Policy
Executive Summary:
* The ruling Georgian Dream government issued a controversial statement on March 2 about events in Iran, expressing condolences for Iranian losses and solidarity with Persian Gulf Arab states while avoiding explicit support for the United States or Israel, more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Russia Expects Iran to Endure U.S.-Israeli Strikes
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia Expects Iran to Endure U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Executive Summary:
* Russian media and commentators argue that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes alone are unlikely to defeat the Iranian regime, predicting that Tehran can outlast political resolve in Washington.
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Statement Situation Middle East
SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, March 10 -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines issued the following statement:
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Statement situation Middle East
Update 9 March 1:45 PM
The planned KLM repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, has been cancelled. At this moment, KLM has not received a request for a subsequent repatriation flight. Transavia is preparing a repatriation flight from Hurghada, Egypt. KLM remains available to provide support should the Ministry of Foreign Affairs request assistance with repatriat more
McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Being Vigilant at Home - Attacks on Iran May Cause a Rise in Cyber Attacks
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 10 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Aimee Diehl:
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Being vigilant at home: Attacks on Iran may cause a rise in cyber attacks
Following the start of "Operation Epic Fury," the United States joint military operation with Israel against Iran, the UK advised organizations to be wary of cyberattacks from Iranian-related groups. Many in the cybersecurity industry foresee increased cyber more
National Retail Federation: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Be Down in First Half of 2026, But Too Soon to Tell Impact From Iran
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Import Cargo Volume Expected to Be Down in First Half of 2026, But Too Soon to Tell Impact from Iran
Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year's levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the Nationa more
New York City Bar Association: Congress Must Act as Abuses of Executive Power Escalate
NEW YORK, March 10 (TNSrpt) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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Congress Must Act as Abuses of Executive Power Escalate
New York City Bar Association Follow-Up Report Documents Escalating Constitutional Violations
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The New York City Bar Association (City Bar) has released an update to its December 2025 report on presidential abuse of power, documenting a sharp escalation of constitutional violations by President Donald J. Trump and his Administrati more
President Trump Issues Proclamation on U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on March 9, 2026:
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U.S. HOSTAGE AND WRONGFUL DETAINEE DAY, 2026
This U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we extend our prayers and support to every American captive forced to spend days, months, or years in harrowing darkness and confinement. To every American unjustly held abroad -- we will not waver in our commitment to bringing you home safely and securely.
Since returning to office, I have worked tirelessl more
Ranking Member Markey Demands Full Transparency About the Cost of Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Markey Demands Full Transparency About the Cost of Trump's Illegal Iran War
Sources project gas prices will skyrocket to $4 per gallon as Trump's illegal war continues
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labo more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Risch Issues Statement on Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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Risch Statement on Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below to commemorate U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
"Today and every day, we remember Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained around the globe, the pain of more
Shaheen, Schatz, Murray, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Shaheen, Schatz, Murray, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-WA) more
U.S. Military Action Against Iran - Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Oppose Sending Ground Troops Into Iran, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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U.S. Military Action Against Iran: Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Oppose Sending Ground Troops Into Iran, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Vast Majority Expects The Conflict To Last Months Or More
Over a week after the United States and Israel first launched military strikes against Iran, a majority of voters oppose the U.S. military action, do not want to see U.S. ground troops sent more
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 10 -- Westmont College issued the following news:
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Examines Antisemitism, Foreign Policy
By Scott Craig
World-renowned journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens emphasized the importance of global stability for economic prosperity, criticized the decline in civics education and stressed the irreplaceable value of a liberal arts education at the 21st annual Westmont President's Breakfast on Feb. 27. more
As Trump's War Causes Gas Prices to Soar, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Trump's War Causes Gas Prices to Soar, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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WASHINGTON - Following this weekend's surge in oil prices -with the price per barrel climbing into triple digits, the highest level in four years -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) called on President Trump to act immediately to lower costs at the pump:
"Because of President T more
California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran
California Gasoline Prices
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As the conflict in Iran continues to disrupt the global oil market, California's gas prices rose another 10 cents overnight. According to AAA, on March 6, California's average gasoline price was $4.905 per gallon, while the nation's average was $3.320, making it almost 50% higher more
Chairman Wicker Addresses President Trump's Military Action Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Addresses President Trump's Military Action Against Iran
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the U.S. Senate floor regarding President Trump's decision to conduct military operations against Iran.
In his speech, the chairman emphasized that the president's decision was the correct choice to protect American interests more
Energy Supplies Under a Prolonged Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Energy Supplies Under a Prolonged Middle East Conflict
Key Takeaways
1 The conflict with Iran in the Middle East will affect energy prices, but the extent of price hikes will depend on its duration and outcome.
2 The most important chokepoint is the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's supply typically transits.
3 Between two and four million barrels per more
Europe loses EUR1.4 billion to gas price spikes in first week since start of Iran conflict
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Europe loses EUR1.4 billion to gas price spikes in first week since start of Iran conflict
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New analysis by 350.org shows that Europe effectively paid around EUR1.4 billion extra for gas in the first week following price spikes triggered by the war against Iran, highlighting the financial c more
Europe Needs to Refill Gas Storage Facilities, But Limited Supplies and Higher Prices Make That More Difficult
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Europe Needs to Refill Gas Storage Facilities, But Limited Supplies and Higher Prices Make That More Difficult
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Key Takeaways
1 Europe is facing higher costs to secure natural gas supplies for next winter due to its own depletion and the conflict with Iran.
2 Europe's gas storage levels were below normal when hostilities began. Still, Qatar's inability to move LNG through t more
Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 9 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
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Ben Rhodes tells PC audience military power cannot reshape political systems
With tensions escalating in the Middle East following recent U.S. attacks on Iran, former White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a Presbyterian College audience that more
Fox News: MAGA hardliner pushes ban on immigration from Islamic countries, US adversaries in wake of Texas shooting
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Fox News: MAGA hardliner pushes ban on immigration from Islamic countries, US adversaries in wake of Texas shooting
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Rep. Andy Ogles, R Tenn., plans to introduce a bill that would halt entry from a set of Muslim countries, an effort Ogles framed as a continuation of travel restrictions President Donald Trump implemented in 2017.
"Mass Islamic immigration, legal or illegal, has transformed America more
Gallego and Liccardo Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Russia Sanctions Relief
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Gallego and Liccardo Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Russia Sanctions Relief
Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) demanded answers from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over recently announced sanctions relief (link is external) for Russia-an active adversary currently providing Iran with intelligence (link is external) to target and kill U.S. t more
Heinrich Demands Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump's War of Choice Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Demands Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump's War of Choice Against Iran
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio immediately ramp up communication and efforts to safely evacuate American citizens who have been left stranded in a crisis of President Trump's ow more
Hickenlooper, Reed Push to Ban Online Gambling on Military Operations
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Reed Push to Ban Online Gambling on Military Operations
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Demands come after several online prediction market users made millions in profit on bets surrounding Iran military operations
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jack Reed sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig calling on the CFTC to prohibit gambling contrac more
ICYMI: Jon Husted Under Fire For Dodging Testimony in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Jon Husted Under Fire For Dodging Testimony in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial
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News 5 Cleveland : "Next week, the defense is set to call Senator Jon Husted to the stand... [Morgan Trau] is asking why Senator Husted may not be able to testify in Ohio, but can campaign here"
Ohio families paying $663 more a year on electric bills thanks to Husted
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In case you missed it, Senat more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST"
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST"
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate his responsibility to mak more
LEI for South Korea Increased in January
NEW YORK, March 9 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for South Korea Increased in January
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (L more
Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that blocks the use of the U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress:
"With no accountability and in defiance of the American people, President Trump has dragged the Un more
McConnell on the Death of Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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McConnell on the Death of Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), released the following statement today on the death of Glendale, Kentucky native and Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington who died of injuries sustained in a recent Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia:
"Today, Kentucky mourns the loss of one of our own: Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, U more
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Cybersecurity Concerns Rise Amid Iranian War
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Cybersecurity Concerns Rise Amid Iranian War
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WASHINGTON (March 9, 2026) - The U.S. financial industry is on high alert for potential cyberattacks due to the ongoing war in Iran. According to a U.S. intelligence assessment, Iranian hackers could conduct low-level cyberattacks by overwhelming servers with a flood of internet traffic or launching ransomware attacks. In addition, water ut more
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Statement on Surging Gas Prices From Trump's Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Statement on Surging Gas Prices From Trump's Iran War
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Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement in reaction to skyrocketing oil prices as a result of Trump's reckless war with Iran. Overnight, oil prices surged (link is external) to nearly $120 a barrel because of disruption to oil production in the Middle East more
Oil and Gasoline Prices Soar Amid the Conflict with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil and Gasoline Prices Soar Amid the Conflict with Iran
Key Takeaways
1 Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on March 9 and reached levels not seen in four years as the conflict in Iran forced exporting nations in the Persian Gulf to cut production.
2 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats has led storage facilities to reach capacity, forcing more
On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Talks Future of Democratic Party
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Talks Future of Democratic Party
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Los Angeles, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher for a panel discussion with journalist Don Lemon, to discuss the latest with the war in Iran including the impact of the war on the economy, stressed his co more
Over 700,000 people displaced as hostilities escalate in Lebanon; IRC issues emergency alert for Lebanon
NEW YORK, March 9 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Over 700,000 people displaced as hostilities escalate in Lebanon; IRC issues emergency alert for Lebanon
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Beirut, Lebanon, March 9, 2026 - Escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have forced more than 700,000 people to flee their homes across Lebanon, triggering a rapidly deepening humanitarian crisis. In response to the deteriorating situation, the Internat more
Reed & Hickenlooper Urge CFTC to Increase Transparency, Prohibit Wagers on War & Investigate Insider Trading through Online Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed & Hickenlooper Urge CFTC to Increase Transparency, Prohibit Wagers on War & Investigate Insider Trading through Online Prediction Markets
When will the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finally crack down on shady activity in online prediction markets? There is probably already an "event contract" on that question. And a Trump Administration "insider" could potentially make lots of m more
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL, has introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act, aimed at formulating a comprehensive U.S. strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela. This legislation underscores the need for a detailed plan within 180 days of enactment, focusing on diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and civil society support.
The act establishes crucial components to guide U.S. efforts in fostering democracy in Venezuela, a country grappling with wide more
Rep. Nehls Introduces PROTECT Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-TX, has introduced the Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026, aimed at prohibiting certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights in research conducted by U.S. universities and their affiliates. This legislation is designed to safeguard American innovation and prevent potential threats to national security.
The PROTECT Act addresses growing concerns about foreign interfer more
Rep. Swalwell Introduces Internet Reach and Access Now Act
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA, has introduced the Internet Reach and Access Now Act, a legislative effort aimed at enhancing internet freedom and access to information for the people of Iran. The bill seeks to streamline federal initiatives that promote secure digital connectivity in response to the Iranian government's history of internet shutdowns and digital surveillance.
The motivation behind this bill stems from the Iranian regime's frequent disruptions of online services more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico, discussing President Trump's military actions against the Iranian regime, DHS funding negotiations, her leadership role in the United States Senate, and more.
Senator Britt discussed Trump's leadership on Iran, praising him and calling th more
University of Idaho panel to examine war with Iran
MOSCOW, Idaho, March 9 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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University of Idaho panel to examine war with Iran
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MOSCOW, Idaho - An expert panel of University of Idaho faculty members will discuss the ongoing war with Iran during a free event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the ISUB Clearwater-Whitewater Room on U of I's Moscow campus. It will also be livestreamed at uidaho.edu/live.
The panel is co-sponsored by the Martin Institute and the Department of Poli more
Warner, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of more
We Warn Wisconsin: IHRA Bills Chill Free Speech and Shield U.S. and Israeli Violence Abroad
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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We Warn Wisconsin: IHRA Bills Chill Free Speech and Shield U.S. and Israeli Violence Abroad
A coalition of 40 civil rights, faith, labor, and community organizations urgently calls on Wisconsin leaders to reject Senate Bill 445 and Assembly Bill 446.
These bills would enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitis more
Coalition of Unions, Press Freedom Organizations, Editors, and Journalists Win Major Victory As Judge Rules Kari Lake's USAGM Appointment Illegal, Cancels Mass Firings at VOA
WASHINGTON, March 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Coalition of Unions, Press Freedom Organizations, Editors, and Journalists Win Major Victory As Judge Rules Kari Lake's USAGM Appointment Illegal, Cancels Mass Firings at VOA
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WASHINGTON - In a major victory for federal workers, this weekend, D.C. federal judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Kari Lake had illegally served as Acting CEO of the United States Agency for Gl more
Reed, Dem National Security Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed, Dem National Security Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Iran School Strike
Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Sen more
Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement On Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement On Iran School Strike
Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ra more
CAIR Welcomes Missouri Church's Decision to Remove Anti-Muslim Sign
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Missouri Church's Decision to Remove Anti-Muslim Sign
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Missouri church's decision to remove an anti-Muslim sign and encouraged the church to reach out to its Muslim neighbors to engage in dialogue.
Last week, a church in Ballwin posted a sig more
